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C. 25

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Date:	August 7, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/07/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor

Contact:

Julie DiMaggio Enea, (925) 335-1077

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: August 7, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPOINT Carolyn Foudy to the Employment and Human Services Department Representative seat on the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness to complete the unexpired term ending on December 31, 2018 and to a new two-year term ending on December 31, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

On December 13, 2011, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2011/497 adopting policy governing appointments to boards, committees, and commissions that are advisory to the Board of Supervisors. Included in this resolution was a requirement that applications for at large/countywide seats be reviewed by the a Board of Supervisors committee.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness (Council) is appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to assist and provide guidance in the development and implementation of long-range planning and policy formulation of homeless issues in the County. The Council also provides a forum for communication and coordination of the County's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness, educate the community on homeless issues, and advocate on federal, state and local policy issues affecting people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

The Council consists of 17 seats representing homeless or formerly homeless persons, community members, educational/vocational services, health care, housing providers, law enforcement, local government, the faith community, and homeless service providers including the Veterans Administration. All Council members reside in or are employed in the County, demonstrate a professional interest in or personal commitment to addressing and alleviating the impact of homelessness, and be able to contribute unique expertise, opinions and viewpoints on homeless issues. Candidates will serve two-year terms.

A nominating committee consisting of three seated Council members reviewed applications for the vacant Employment and Human Services Department Representative seat and considered input from the Director of Employment and Human Services regarding which of the applicants might be best positioned to accomplish the desired goals of the seat.

Following a close review of applications, on June 7, 2018, the Council voted to recommend appointing Carolyn Foudy. The Family and Human Services Committee met and approved this nomination on July 23, 2018.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The seat will remain vacant and the Council may be unable to conduct business.