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C.35

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Date:	April 24, 2023

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Subject:

Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp Agreement with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/24/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Chris De Dios, 925-313-4120

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 24, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $90,966 upon approval through June 30, 2025, for a custodial program at Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant

BACKGROUND:

As of January 2023, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Division of Adult Institutions (DAI) maintains the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) in Amador County. It screens and accepts youths age 18 and older from counties who contract with CDCR-DAI.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Training is provided by CAL Fire and youths are certified to engage in wildland firefighting operations. Fire crews from DJJ camps perform approximately 180,000 hours of fire suppression services in a “normal” year for the people of California.

Crews typically work in state and county parks performing stream clearance, wild land fire prevention tasks, and restoration work. During the fire season, youth crews are involved in wildland fire suppression throughout the state of California. Camp crews are also assigned to flood control activities. The major emphasis of the camp programs is to provide youths with employable skills and to develop within them a strong emphasis on solid work habits. In addition, youths receive leadership training within their crew structure.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If unapproved, the county will not have a resource for Youth Conservation Camps.