October 29, 2021
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The CCJBH October 2021 Full Council Meeting featured a presentation by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), a multi-year initiative to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of individuals on Medi-Cal. DHCS also discussed additional current investments and commitment to efforts involving the behavioral health/justice-involved population. Presenters from DHCS included Jacey Cooper, Susan Philip, Rene Mollow, Tyler Sadwith.
In the latter part of this meeting, CCJBH presented updates regarding the Juvenile Justice and Diversion/Reentry Workgroups, as well as provided CCJBH project updates.
This meeting was open to the public, and the agenda was posted by October 19, 2021. The Zoom registration link is below:
Registration Link
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CCJBH Full Council Meeting
Friday, October 29, 2021
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting & Call in information
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Kathleen Allison, Chair
Secretary, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Michelle Baass
Director, California Department of Health Care Services
Stephanie Clendenin
Director, California Department of State Hospitals
Anita Fisher
Representing Consumer/Family Member Perspective, San Diego County
Tony Hobson, PhD
Behavioral Health Director, Plumas County
Mack Jenkins
Chief Probation Officer, Ret., San Diego County
Stephen V. Manley
Santa Clara County, Superior Court Judge
Danitza Pantoja, PsyD
Coordinator of Psychological Services, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Tracey Whitney
Deputy District Attorney, Mental Health Liaison, Los Angeles County District Attorney
Agenda
I. 2:00 PM Welcome & Introductions, Roll Call
Kathleen Allison, Secretary, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
II. 2:25 PM Approval of July Meeting Minutes: The CCJBH Executive Officer will ask for a motion to approve the April Full Council meeting minutes.
Brenda Grealish, Executive Officer, CCJBH
III. 2:30 PM Approval of SB 369 Special Council Meeting Minutes: The CCJBH Executive Officer will ask for a motion to approve the Special Council meeting minutes.
Brenda Grealish, Executive Officer, CCJBH
*** PUBLIC COMMENT ***
*** COUNCIL VOTE ***
IV. 2:35 PM California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Presentation:
DHCS will present an overview on California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), a multi-year initiative to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of individuals on Medi-Cal, and discuss the current investments and commitment to the behavioral health/justice-involved population.
Jacey Cooper, Chief Deputy Director, Health Care Programs, DHCS
Tyler Sadwith, Assistant Deputy Director, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, DHCS
Susan Philip, Deputy Director, Health Care Delivery Systems, DHCS
Rene Mollow, Deputy Director of Health Care Benefits and Eligibility, DHCS
*** COUNCIL QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION ***
*** PUBLIC COMMENT ***
V. 3:30 PM CCJBH Business Meeting: CCJBH Staff will request a Councilmember vote on the 2021 Legislative Report, and provide an update to the Council on the Juvenile Justice and Diversion/Reentry Workgroups, and the status of CCJBH projects.
Brenda Grealish, Executive Officer, CCJBH
Monica Campos, Staff Services Manager III, CCJBH
Liz Vice, Staff Services Manager II, CCJBH
Jessica Camacho, Health Program Specialist II, CCJBH
Catherine Hickinbotham, Health Program Specialist I, CCJBH
Emily Grichuhin, Staff Services Analyst, CCJBH
Paige Hoffman, Staff Services Analyst, CCJBH
Daria Quintero, Graduate Student Assistant, CCJBH
- 2021 Legislative Report
a. Legislative report draft was reviewed by partners and stakeholders during a 2-week period for feedback that was (or will be) incorporated into the legislative report.
b. Next, the report will move on to Department Executives, the Department of Finance and Governor’s Office for review, feedback and approval, before final submission to the Legislature on December 31st.
c. Vote #1: Request for a Council motion to adopt 2021 Legislative Report.
d. Vote #2: Request for a Council motion to delegate authority to the Executive Officer to make administrative decisions necessary to meet Legislative Report submission requirements.
- CCJBH Workgroup Updates
a. Juvenile Justice
i. March Meeting: SB 823 Focus.
ii. June Meeting: Impact of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on the Behavioral Health of Children/Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
iii. September Meeting: Update on Compendium and Toolkit and Juvenile Justice Workgroup Recommendations for the 2021 Legislative Report.
b. Diversion/Reentry
i. March Meeting: California Health Facilities Financing Authority – Community Services Infrastructure Grant Program Update and SB 369 Veto Message Report.
Note: the SB 369 Veto Message Report will require a Special Council Meeting for a final vote, estimated to take place in August 2021.
ii. June Meeting: Department of State Hospitals Diversion Program Update.
iii. September Meeting: Diversion Technical Assistance Services Contract update and Diversion/Reentry Workgroup Recommendations for the 2021 Legislative Report
- Project Updates:
a. SB 369 Veto Message Project
b. Pre-Trial Mental Health Diversion – Consultation, Technical Assistance Project
c. Medi-Cal Utilization Project
d. Public Health Meets Public Safety
e. Forensic Peer Support Specialist Report
f. Regional Lived Experience Projects
g. CSUS Lived Experience Projects
h. Bi-Monthly CCJBH Newsletter
i. Recap: September Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month
j. Legislation & Budget Summary
*** PUBLIC COMMENT ***
*** COUNCIL VOTE ***
- Future Council Meetings
a. AB- 361 Open meetings: state and local agencies: teleconferences
VI. 4:25 PM Announcements
Brenda Grealish, Executive Officer, CCJBH
• Recognition of Retired Training Officer, Matt Garcia for 5 Years of Service (2016-2021).
Upcoming Meetings
Diversion/Reentry Workgroup – Friday, November 19 1-3PM
Full Council Meeting – Friday, December 10, 2021 2-4:30PM
VII. 4:30 PM Adjourn
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that all times indicated and the orders of business are approximate and subject to change.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment is taken prior to a vote on any agenda item as well as at the end of the meeting. If you so choose, prior to making comments, please state your name for the record and identify any group or organization you represent. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the Council, the Chair and/or Vice Chair may establish specific time limits on presentations.
NOTICE
Please be advised, in accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, and to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the risk of infection during the current state of emergency, the Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health will conduct this meeting by remote participation only. Council members and members of the public may only attend this meeting using the teleconference/videoconference options described in this Notice.
Public Participation: The telephone lines of members of the public who dial into the meeting will initially be muted to prevent background noise from inadvertently disrupting the meeting. Phone lines will be unmuted during all portions of the meeting that are appropriate for public comment to allow members of the public to comment. Please see additional instructions below regarding Public Participation Procedures.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES: All members of the public shall have the right to offer comment at this public meeting. The Commission Chair will indicate when a portion of the meeting is to be open for public comment. Any member of the public wishing to comment during public comment periods must do the following:
- If joining by call-in, please email CCJBH@cdcr.ca.gov this will notify the meeting host that you wish to comment. You will be placed in line to comment in the order in which requests are received by the host. When it is your turn to comment, the meeting host will call on your name and unmute your line. The Executive Officer reserves the right to limit the time for comment. Members of the public should be prepared to complete their comments within 3 minutes or less time if a different time allotment is needed and announced by the Executive Officer.
- If joining by computer, press the raise hand icon on the control bar. Pressing the raise hand will notify the meeting host that you wish to comment. You will be placed in line to comment in the order in which requests are received by the host. When it is your turn to comment, the meeting host will unmute your line and announce your name. The Chair reserves the right to limit the time for comment. Members of the public should be prepared to complete their comments within 3 minutes or less time if a different time allotment is needed and announced by the Chair.
The Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH), and any committees thereof, comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by ensuring meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, and providing that this notice and information given to the Members of the Council is available to the public in appropriate alternative formats when requested. If you need further assistance, including disability-related modifications or accommodations, you may contact Monica Campos at, CCJBH@cdcr.ca.gov no later than one day prior to the meeting.
Questions and/or requests for additional information prior to the CCJBH meeting may be referred to Monica Campos at (916) 479-0445 or CCJBH@cdcr.ca.gov