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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 09:00 AM OPEN SESSION – 09:00 AM January Riddle District 1 Board Chambers Ron Hames District 2 County Administration Building Irvin Jim District 3 99 Water Street Terry Woodrow District 4 – Chair Markleeville, CA – 96120 David Griffith District 5 – Vice Chair Nichole Williamson Margaret Long Teola L. Tremayne County Administrative Officer County Counsel County Clerk and [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Ex-officio Clerk to the Board [PHONE REDACTED] IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ALPINE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION As authorized by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order, N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020, the meeting will be held via teleconferencing with members of the Board attending from separate remote locations. This altered format is in observance of recommendations by local officials that precautions be taken, including social distancing, to address the threat of COVID-19. Important Notice to the Public Regarding COVID-19 Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Officer, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, please note the following: 1. There will be limited public access to the physical location of the meeting open to the public. You may participate in the Zoom Webinar, including listening to the meeting and providing public comment, by following the instructions below. To join the meeting by computer: Visit Or visit click on "Join A Meeting" and use the Zoom Meeting ID 930 3615 3372. To join the meeting by telephone: Dial (253) 215-8782 or (346) 248-7799 or (669) 900-9128, then enter Webinar ID: 930 3615 3372. To provide public comment (at appropriate times) during the meeting, press *9 to raise your hand. 2. If you are unable to join the Zoom Webinar of the Board meeting you may still view the live stream of the meeting by visiting http://alpinecountyca.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx Submission of Public Comments for the record: For those wishing to make public comments at the Board meeting, please submit your comments ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Agenda for Tuesday July 20, 2021 Page 2 DRAFT for Agenda Review electronically for the record. Comments will not be read aloud at the meeting. Email comments must be submitted to the County Clerk at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Comments may also be submitted though the Alpine County website form http://alpinecountyca.gov/FormCenter/County-Clerk-5/Public- Comment-Form-42. All documents submitted during the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office. Reading of Public Comments: The County Clerk will not read electronic comments. The public has the opportunity to participate and comment through the Zoom meeting information above. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record of the Board meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING 2. OPEN SESSION - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATION - GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board of Supervisors on subjects relating to county business. No action can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Each member of the public who wishes to address the Board shall be allotted three minutes and no more than three individuals shall address the same subject. Time permitting, at the discretion of the Chair, time allotted may be increased or decreased depending on the number of speakers and available time. 4. DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. BOARD MEMBER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA These matters are expected to be routine and non-controversial and are usually approved by a single majority vote without discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda to be discussed and considered separately. Prior to approval of the consent agenda the chair will announce that comments or questions will be taken from members of the public, staff or the Board on consent agenda items when the comment does not necessitate the item being removed for separate action. 7.1. Request approval of regular meeting minutes of 07/06/2021 - County Clerk 7.2. Request approval of County Claims. - County Clerk 7.3. Request approval of amended Alpine County Salary Schedule as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 570.5. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management 7.4. Request for Approval to submit 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant to California Office of Emergency Services and authorize the Chair to sign the Certification of Assurance of Compliance on the Grant Application - District Attorney ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Agenda for Tuesday July 20, 2021 Page 3 DRAFT for Agenda Review 7.5. ADDENDUM: Request reappointment of Virginia Craik representing District 2 and Stacey James representing District 3 to the Library Commission for the terms July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. - County Clerk 7.6. ADDENDUM: Request re-appointment of Nick Hartzell representing District 1 and Tom Sweeney representing District 2 to the Planning Commission for the terms July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. - County Clerk 7.7. Request approval of contract with Kings View Corporation for Electronic Health Records System, Health Information Analytics and All Pay Sources Billing Services in the amount of $371,340.91 for the term 07/01/2021-06/30/2024. - Behavioral Health Director 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 9. REGULAR AGENDA - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.1. CONTINUED: Request approval of the revised Alpine County COVID-19 Prevention Plan per the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Emergency Temporary Regulation. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management 9.2. CONTINUED: Request approval of the 2020 Child Welfare Services (CWS) System Improvement Plan (SIP) annual update report. - CAO/HHS Director 10. REGULAR AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS 10.1. Presentation by Nobel Grand Humbug of the Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827 of E. Clampus Vitus Jordan Smith regarding a request to place historical plaques in Heritage Park for Jedediah Smith and Peter Ranne. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management 10.2. Resolution to approve appointment of Nichole Williamson as acting Behavioral Health Services Director effective 7/8/2021 as the formal signing agent for Behavioral Health Services until further notice. - Behavioral Health Director 11. ADJOURN TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR WHICH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SITS AS OFFICERS: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, WATER AGENCY A. The Board of Supervisors will adjourn to the Local Transportation Commission meeting at 11:00 am and reconvene to the Board of Supervisor meeting, if necessary. 12. CLOSED SESSION 12.1. Closed Session: Conference With Labor Negotiator - (GC§ § 54954.5 And 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Margaret Long. Employee Organization: Alpine County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA), UDW Homecare Providers Union (IHSS) - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Agenda for Tuesday July 20, 2021 Page 4 DRAFT for Agenda Review 13. ADJOURNMENT The Board will adjourn to the next regular meeting of Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 9:00 AM at Alpine County Government Center, 99 Water Street, Markleeville, California. Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk and ex officio Clerk to the Board of Supervisors By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Teola Tremayne, County Clerk DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: PJ Griffin, Assistant County Clerk TITLE: Request approval of regular meeting minutes of 07/06/2021 SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes of 07/06/2021. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: 7.1 Packet Pg. 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors ALPINE COUNTY Board Chambers County Administration Building Markleeville, CA 96120 Telephone (530) 694-2281 MINUTES JULY 6, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Chair Terry Woodrow called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:00 AM with Supervisors January Riddle, Ron Hames, Irvin Jim, Terry Woodrow, and David Griffith present. 2. OPEN SESSION - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATION - GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) representative Andy Fristensky provided clarifying information regarding SNC Grant opportunity requirements and how applications are evaluated and scored in relation to public and privately owned lands. Fristensky explained that the SNC evaluated projects based on their landscape resilience and maximum public benefit as opposed to projects that procure private owners defensible space. Fristensky explained that SNC has and would work on private lands, even within defensible space areas so long as it is part of a larger project that had a great amount of public benefit. Alpine Fire Safe Council representative Kris Hartnett gave a presentation regarding the Council’s upcoming grant application submission at the request of Board Members. Alpine Watershed Group (AWG) Program Manager Mo Loden provided information on upcoming AWG meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:30pm at the Markleeville Library Park and Markleeville Creek Day scheduled for September 18, 2021. 4. DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Librarian/Archivist Rita Lovell reported that the Library was recruiting for several positions for the libraries in both Markleeville and Bear Valley. Lovell announced that the library was open for appointments and was able to accommodate several drop-ins as space allowed. Assessor/Recorder Donald O’Connor reported that the 21-22 Tax property tax roll was rolled out with an increase in real property tax and a slight decrease in personal property tax. Undersheriff Tom Minder provided an update regarding incidents that took place over the previous weekend including several area fires. Community Development Director Debbie Burkett announced the hiring of new Building and Grounds Supervisor, Clayton Kelley. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 2 In response to Supervisor Griffith’s question regarding Planning Commission Vacancies, Assistant County Clerk, Pj Griffin stated that there were currently two vacancies following the expiration of terms that the notice had to be posted for a 10-day period before appointments to the Commission could be made. Griffin stated that applications had been received by the Clerk’s Office and the appointments would be brought to the next Board meeting. County Counsel Margaret Long reported that County Counsel would be sending out a calendar regarding County Counsel office hours in the upcoming week. First 5 Alpine Executive Director Amy Broadhurst announced an upcoming summer pop-up playgroup event scheduled for July 20, 2021 at the Markleeville Library Park and a second one August 25, 2021 at the Hung-A-Lel-Ti gym. Broadhurst stated that the Commission was working on getting dates set for Bear Valley. Mental Health Services Act Coordinator Dawn Riddle reported that yoga would be offered in person in Bear Valley at the ball field on Monday’s from 5:00 – 6:00 pm and at the Markleeville Library Park Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Interim Director of Finance Craig Goodman provided an update regarding the FY19/20 audit, 2021 year end process, next fiscal year’s budget process, and the property tax roll out status. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS CAO/HHS Director Nichole Williamson provided a report on behalf of Eastern Alpine Fire Administrator Chief Terry Hughes regarding on-going area wildfires. Chief Hughes passes on his appreciation to Stacey Saucito, incident commander for the Carson Ranger District on her excellent work. 6. BOARD MEMBER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS Due to time constraints, Board Members Riddle, Jim and Chair Woodrow opted to provide their reports at the next meeting. Supervisor District 2 Ron Hames – discussed possible shooting restrictions in the Humbolt- Toyabie National Forest. Supervisor District 5 David Griffith – reported that there were 18 applications received for the Resource Advisory Council. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Matters that are routine and non-controversial and are usually approved by a single majority vote without discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda to be discussed and considered separately. MOTION Hames / SECOND Griffith approving the Consent Agenda as follows: AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 7.1. Approval of regular meeting minutes of 06/15/2021 - County Clerk 7.2. Approval of County Claims. - County Clerk 7.1.a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 3 7.3. This item was pulled. 7.4. Approval to replace the position of Deputy Auditor on the Finance Department's position allocation with a Chief Deputy Auditor position effective 8/3/2021. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management 7.5. This item was pulled. 7.6. Approval of a contract between Mountain Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency and Alpine County in the amount of $499.40 for emergency medical services from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management 7.7. Approval of Contract No. CC2021-amendment #5 to contract CC2018-24 with California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA) for Environmental Health Services to increase compensation for D. Lampson's services to $106.09 per hour and the annual amount to $148,526. - CAO/HHS Director 7.8. Approval of an increase in appropriations by $83,491 to 149-1449-321350 Fire/Rescue Reimbursement and 149-149-501800 Overtime-Mutual Aid for the Mutual Aid payout. - Requires 4/5th vote - Sheriff 7.9. This item was pulled. 7.10. Appointment of Kate Harvey to the Mental Health Board representing Consumer Member for the term expiring May 30, 2023 and re-appointment of Jane Sweeney representing Public Interest Representative for the term expiring May 30, 2024. - County Clerk 7.11. Appointment of Stacey James to the Alpine County Advisory Redistricting Commission representing District 3. - County Clerk ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE ACTION 7.3. Request approval of Library/Museum/Archives Director job description ; direct Finance Department to add the position to the position allocation list at Unrepresented Exempt Classification Range $6251-$6899 per month and remove the position of County Librarian; make budget appropriations and reclassify Rita Lovell to the position of Library/Museum/Archives Director Step 2 $6407/Month effective 7/1/2021. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management Supervisor Griffith reported that there were concerns from the Historical Society regarding the position change and suggested that the Board hear them before making a decision. CAO/HHS Director Nichole Williamson stated that the Museum Curator hired just a week before had already resigned. Markleeville Resident Karen Dustman stated that the Historical Society had concerns that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Historical Society and Alpine County was not followed, that they had questions regarding the changes the new position would make regarding the Historical Society and their close involvement with the museum and its curator. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 4 Woodfords resident and Historical Society member Jim Holdridge reported that the Historical Society had worked closely with the Curators in the past and was concerned as to why there was no communication between the Historical Society and the County regarding the position change. Holdridge strongly recommended that the Board continue the item to the next meeting and arrange to meet and discuss the issue with the historical society in the meantime. MOTION Hames / SECOND Riddle approving of Library/Museum/Archives Director job description ; directing Finance Department to add the position to the position allocation list at Unrepresented Exempt Classification Range $6251-$6899 per month and remove the position of County Librarian; make budget appropriations and reclassify Rita Lovell to the position of Library/Museum/Archives Director Step 2 $6407/Month effective 7/1/2021 with the understanding that staff would meet with the Historical Society to answer questions. AYES: Riddle, Hames, Woodrow, NOES: Jim, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 7.5. Request approval of the revised Alpine County COVID-19 Prevention Plan per the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Emergency Temporary Regulation. - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management Supervisor Griffith stated that he had several questions that were unable to be answered due to the holiday weekend and asked that the item be continued. This item was continued. 7.9. Request approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Golden State Financing Authority (GSFA) in support of GSFA’s application for a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a broadband strategy for Alpine County with a County match not to exceed $25,000. Requires 4/5 vote - Supervisor District 5 Supervisor Griffith asked that the Clerk’s Instructions be changed to request that two originals be mailed to Golden State Financing Authority (GSFA). MOTION Griffith / SECOND Hames approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Golden State Financing Authority (GSFA) in support of GSFA’s application for a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a broadband strategy for Alpine County with a County match not to exceed $25,000 and changing the Clerk’s Instructions as discussed. AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. REGULAR AGENDA - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 5 9.1. Request approval of Contract for a professional services agreement between the County of Alpine and MGT of America Consulting, LLC ($29,829) for the provision of Cost Allocation Plan preparation services for five fiscal years retroactive to July 1, 2020, due to Finance oversight, and ending June 30, 2025, with County's option for June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025 and authorize Board Chair to sign. - Interim Director of Finance Interim Director of Finance Craig Goodman explained the necessity for the contract. MOTION Griffith / SECOND Hames approving Contract No. CC2021-13 for a professional services agreement between the County of Alpine and MGT of America Consulting, LLC ($29,829) for the provision of Cost Allocation Plan preparation services for five fiscal years retroactive to July 1, 2020, due to Finance oversight, and ending June 30, 2025, with County's option for June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025 and authorizing the Board Chair to sign. AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 9.2. Request approval of obligating funds for Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000, Title III and approval of proposed plan. The 45 day comment period ends on August 20, 2021. - CAO/HHS Director CAO/HHS Director Nichole Williamson reported that funding was redistributed from the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and Alpine Fire Safe Council to Community Development for clean up of the biomass pile. MOTION Griffith / SECOND Riddle to Adopt Action Item DOC-2021-66: CONTINUED: Request approval of obligating funds for Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000, Title III and approval of proposed plan. The 45 day comment period ends on August 20, 2021. AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 9.3. CONTINUED: Discussion and possible direction to staff to provide necessary information to identify property owners within the wildfire risk mitigation tier 1 area to the Alpine Biomass Collaborative (ABC) in order for ABC to meet with and educate these homeowners on potential fuel reduction projects with Alpine Biomass Collaborative on the east slope. - Supervisor District 5 Supervisor Griffith stated that he was able to get the needed information and asked to pull the item. This item was pulled. 10. REGULAR AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS 10.1. Presentation by CalRecycle representative regarding SB 1383 (Senate Bill 1383, Short-lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Reduction) - Community Development Director 7.1.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 6 Cal Recycle representative Robert Carlson gave a presentation regarding SB 1383. In response to Supervisor Riddle’s question regarding funding for the bill, Carlson stated that the bill did not include any funding, that Alpine County would qualify for many of the waivers, and that there were one or two pending legislative bills to provide funding for the programs discussed. 10.2. Request adoption of a resolution to rescind and replace Resolution No. R2021-24 adopting an expenditure plan for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Funded By SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to include the useful life of the project of 7-10 years - Community Development Director Community Development Directory Debbie Burkett provided a brief explanation regarding the need for the minor change to the resolution. MOTION Hames / SECOND Griffith adopting Resolution No. R2021-39 to rescind and replace Resolution No. R2021-24 adopting an expenditure plan for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Funded By SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to include the useful life of the project of 7-10 years. AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 10.3. Discussion and possible direction to staff on whether to apply for the California Fire Safe Council 2021 County Coordinator Grant Program. - Community Development Director 10.4. Request approval of Amendment # 6 to Contract 2010-73 with Quincy Engineering for the Hot Springs Road Bridge Replacement project. Contract amendment amount not to exceed $96,000. - Community Development Director MOTION Hames / SECOND Griffith approving Contract No. CC2021-23 amendment # 6 to Contract 2010-73 with Quincy Engineering for the Hot Springs Road Bridge Replacement project. Contract amendment amount not to exceed $96,000. AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 10.5. Request approval of the 2020 Child Welfare Services (CWS) System Improvement Plan (SIP) annual update report. - CAO/HHS Director Supervisor Griffith requested that the report be editing to spell out acronyms for better understanding. CAO/HHS Director Nichole Williamson stated that the department would make the changes and bring it to the next meeting. This item was continued. 10.6. Request adoption of sole source resolution, and approval of contract with Alpine County Unified School District for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports services in the amount of $75,734 for the term 07/01/2021-06/30/2023. (Requires 4/5 vote). - Behavioral Health Director 7.1.a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 7 Behavioral Services Director Gail St. James provided background information and read the Resolution. MOTION Riddle / SECOND Hames adopting Resolution No. R2021-38 sole source resolution, and approving Contract No. CC2021-22 with Alpine County Unified School District for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports services in the amount of $75,734 for the term 07/01/2021-06/30/2023. (Requires 4/5 vote). AYES: Riddle, Hames, Jim, Woodrow, Griffith; MOTION CARRIED. 11. ADJOURN TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR WHICH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SITS AS OFFICERS: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, WATER AGENCY The Board adjourned to the Local Transportation Commission Meeting at 11:21AM, and to the Board of Equalization at 11:39AM and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. 12. CLOSED SESSION 12.1. Closed Session: Conference With Labor Negotiator - (GC§ § 54954.5 And 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Margaret Long. Employee Organization: Alpine County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA), UDW Homecare Providers Union (IHSS) - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management Information and direction was given. 12.2. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9 – Existing Litigation. (1 case) Alpine County V. STPUD Case# 2:20-cv-01514-WBS-CKD - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management Information and direction was given. 12.3. Closed Session-PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CAO/HHS Director (GC § 54956.9 and 54957) - Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management Information was given. The Board directed the CAO/HHS Director Nichole Williamson to re-open the County for business on Monday, July 12, 2021. 13. ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned to the next regular meeting of Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 9:00am at the County Administrative Office Building, Markleeville, California. Terry Woodrow, Chair, Board of Supervisors County of Alpine, State of California ATTEST: Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk & ex officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 7.1.a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Board of Supervisors Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 8 By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk *A complete audio recording of this meeting is available on the County website* www.alpinecountyca.gov 7.1.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: BOS Unapproved Minutes 07.06.2021 (BOS minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Teola Tremayne, County Clerk DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: PJ Griffin, Assistant County Clerk TITLE: Request approval of County Claims. SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve County Claims ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: 7.2 Packet Pg. 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Simis, Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Michelle Beckwith, Administrative Assistant TITLE: Request approval of amended Alpine County Salary Schedule as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 570.5. SUMMARY: CalPERS requires public members pursuant to CCR section 570.5 to determine employee compensation by reference to an approved and adopted salary schedule that identifies the position title for every employee position and shows the pay rate for each identified position. Changes to the Salary Schedule are to remove County Librarian and add Library-Museum-Archives Director, which was approved on July 6, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve amended salary schedule. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $ 00.00 $ 00.00 $ 00.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Finance Personnel 7.3 Packet Pg. 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Michael Atwell, District Attorney DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Debbie Diamond, Admin Assistant TITLE: Request for Approval to submit 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant to California Office of Emergency Services and authorize the Chair to sign the Certification of Assurance of Compliance on the Grant Application SUMMARY: The Victim Witness Grant provides assistance to victims and witnesses of crime in Alpine County. The Victim-Witness Grant Application will be requesting a grant of $186,697 (based on the 2021-22 Grant Award) from California Office of Emergency Services’ Victim Witness Assistance Program for the fiscal year 2021-2022. This Grant will finance the Victim Witness Assistance Program in Alpine County for the coming fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. The Grant includes out of state travel for the Victim Witness Coordinator for Annual Victim Witness Conferences. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval and signature on the Certification of Assurance of Compliance on the Grant Application ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: The Grant sub-award has been submitted to California Office of Emergency Services in draft form. A signature by the Board of Supervisors is needed to put our grant into award and finalize our application. There may be minor changes made to the Grant Application, but not to the amount awarded to Alpine County. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) 186,697 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: California Office of Emergency Services, VOCA and VWAO Funds. 7.4 Packet Pg. 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Copy of signed Application to District Attorney’s Office. 7.4 Packet Pg. 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 26 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 29 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant 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Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 56 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.4.a Packet Pg. 57 Attachment: Victim Witness Grant App. Signed (Request Approval of 2021-2022 Victim Witness Grant) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Teola Tremayne, County Clerk DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: PJ Griffin, Assistant County Clerk TITLE: ADDENDUM: Request reappointment of Virginia Craik representing District 2 and Stacey James representing District 3 to the Library Commission for the terms July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. SUMMARY: The purpose of the Library Commission is to advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning policies and procedures for the operation of the county free library system, working in cooperation with the Alpine County Library. Letters were sent to commissioners with upcoming term expirations on June 3, 2021. A Notice of Vacancy was posted on July 1, 2021 for the three expiring positions representing Districts two three and five James’ application was received on June 22, 2021, Craik’s application was received on June 24, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Re-appointments ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Letter to applicant and BOS file 7.5 Packet Pg. 58 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.5.a Packet Pg. 59 Attachment: LC Application - James (Library Commission Appointment) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.5.b Packet Pg. 60 Attachment: LC Application - Craik (Library Commission Appointment) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Teola Tremayne, County Clerk DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: PJ Griffin, Assistant County Clerk TITLE: ADDENDUM: Request re-appointment of Nick Hartzell representing District 1 and Tom Sweeney representing District 2 to the Planning Commission for the terms July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. SUMMARY: The representative terms for Hartzell and Sweeney expired on May 31, 2021 A notice of vacancy was posted on June 3, 2021. Sweeney’s Application was received on June 1, 2021 and Hartzell’s application was received on June 9, 2021. The Planning Commission bylaws 2.68.020 Creation-Membership states that: “The board of supervisors shall strive to select one member from each of the board of supervisor districts to serve on the commission. However, there shall be no requirement to have a commission member from each board of supervisor district. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint one applicant to the Planning Commission ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: A Notice of Vacancy was posted at the Administration Building, Markleeville Post Office; mailed for posting to Bear Valley Post Office, Kirkwood Post Office, Woodfords Station, Woodfords Community Council and Woodfords Indian Education Center. The Notice was distributed for posting at Alpine County Unified School District, District Attorney’s Office, Alpine County Superior Court, Markleeville Library, Community Development, Health and Human Services, Probation Department and Sheriff’s Office; commission/committee vacancy list on the County’s website. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Letter to applicant, Community Development and BOS file. 7.6 Packet Pg. 61 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.6.a Packet Pg. 62 Attachment: T.Sweeney PC Application (Planning Commission Appointment) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.6.b Packet Pg. 63 Attachment: PC Application - Hartzell (Planning Commission Appointment) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Gail St.James, Behavioral Health Director DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Teri McAlpin, Fiscal & Technical Specialist TITLE: Request approval of contract with Kings View Corporation for Electronic Health Records System, Health Information Analytics and All Pay Sources Billing Services in the amount of $371,340.91 for the term 07/01/2021-06/30/2024. SUMMARY: Behavioral Health Services (BHS) requests approval of a contract between Alpine County and Kings View Corporation for the management of the department’s electronic health record system (EHRS), Health Information Analytics (HIA), and All Pay Sources Billing Services. On 5/15/2012, Alpine County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution dispensing with public bidding and a contract with Kings View was executed for electronic health record and all pay billing services on 7/3/12. BHS executed a separate contract with Kings View for HIA on 7/1/2018. This renewal contract merges these two contracts and addresses a planned transition to a new EHR system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a contract between Alpine County and Kings View Corporation for EHRS-HIA services in the amount of $371,340.91 for the 3-year term of 7/1/21-6/30/24. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: The Kingsview contract approved on 6/1/2021 is for services only, and is an added portion of the Kingsview service for a rural county without an employed This Electronic Health Record System (EHRS) and Health Information Analytics (HIA), as well as all support and billing by Kingsview is the principal agreement utilized by BHS. See attached Exhibit D for further details regarding annual expenditure. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $112,729.25 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: 203; 204; 377 INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Copy to BHS 7.7 Packet Pg. 64 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 65 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 66 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 67 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 68 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 69 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 70 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 71 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 72 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 73 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 74 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 75 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 76 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 77 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 78 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 79 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 80 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 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Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 88 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 89 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 90 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 91 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 92 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 93 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 94 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 95 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 96 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7.7.a Packet Pg. 97 Attachment: Alpine County Signed EHRS-HIA Agreement_July 1 2021 thru June 30 2024 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME: CONTACT (A/C, No): FAX E-MAIL ADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext): PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE NUMBER: COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. OTHER: (Per accident) (Ea accident) $ $ N / A SUBR WVD ADDL INSD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $ $ $ $ PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY (Per accident) BODILY INJURY (Per person) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOS ONLY AUTOS AUTOS ONLY NON-OWNED SCHEDULED OWNED ANY AUTO AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y / N WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 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CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of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b Packet Pg. 98 Attachment: Kings View certificate 2021-2022 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- ACORD 101 (2008/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD © 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: FORM TITLE: ADDITIONAL REMARKS ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: LOC AGENCY CARRIER NAIC CODE POLICY NUMBER NAMED INSURED EFFECTIVE DATE:   $UWKXU *DOODJKHU .LQJV 9LHZ 1 'ULYH 6XLWH )UHVQR 2) ,1685$1&( 3ROLF\ &\EHU /LDELOLW\ 3ROLF\ 0 &DUULHU 8QGHUZULWHUV DW /OR\G V 3ROLF\ 7HUP 7R /LPLW  5( ,1685(' $OSLQH &RXQW\ 7.7.b Packet Pg. 99 Attachment: Kings View certificate 2021-2022 (Kings View EHRS-HIA Contract 7/1/21-6/30/24) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Simis, Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: PJ Griffin, Assistant County Clerk TITLE: CONTINUED: Request approval of the revised Alpine County COVID-19 Prevention Plan per the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Emergency Temporary Regulation. SUMMARY: On November 19, 2020 the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) adopted an emergency temporary regulation requiring that employers adopt and implement a COVID- 19 Prevention Program (CPP). (See 8 C.C.R. 3205.) On 6/17/2021 the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board amended the Emergency Temporary Standards. This CPP complies with the regulatory requirements provided in Title 8 Section 3205 of the California Code of Regulations as amended on 6/17/2021. The CPP is drafted as a standalone document that can be adopted and implemented independent of the employer’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plan ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: The following is a list of brief summary of the major changes:  Most physical distancing requirements are eliminated  Most fully vaccinated workers no longer need to wear face coverings unless there is a workplace outbreak (Requires documentation that an employee is vaccinated)  Employers must ensure that unvaccinated workers wear face coverings indoors and in shared vehicles with some exceptions.  Definition of face coverings specifically excludes scarfs, ski masks, balaclava, bandanas, turtlenecks, collars, or single layers of fabric.  Employers must provide respirators (N95 mask or similar) to unvaccinated employees who work indoors or in shared vehicles if the employees request them.  The notice and other responses to workplace COVID cases, returning to work after exposures and outbreaks are revised somewhat. The regulations do not provide for a non-enforcement period. As a result, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) may enforce the regulations immediately. Cal/OSHA possesses authority to issue citations, special orders and orders to take special action after investigation of hazards in a workplace. (Labor Code 6305, 6308, and 6317.) FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current (Not Applicable) $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From $0.00 $0.00 9.1 Packet Pg. 100 ---PAGE BREAK--- Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year $0.00 $0.00 Contingency Other: $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Personnel/Risk Management 9.1 Packet Pg. 101 ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 6/17/2021 ALPINE COUNTY COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 102 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 I. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Alpine County’s COVID-19 Prevention Program (“CPP”) is to provide employees a healthy and safe workplace as required under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Lab. Code 6300, et seq.) and associated regulations (8 C.C.R. § 3205). Nothing in this CPP precludes the County from complying with federal, state, or local laws or public health order or guidance that may recommend or require measures that are more prescriptive and/or restrictive than those that are provided herein. II. SCOPE Unless one of the exceptions provided below applies, this CPP shall apply to all Alpine County employees (hereinafter referred to as “employees”), including those who are “fully vaccinated”. The following employees are exempt from coverage under the CPP: Employees who are teleworking from home or a location of the employee’s choice that is not under the control of the County; Employees who are working in or at a work location and do not have contact with any other individuals; and Employees that because of their tasks, activities or work location have with occupational exposure as defined by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (“ATD”) regulation 8 C.C.R. § 5199). III. DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of the CPP, the following definitions shall apply: “Close contact COVID-19 exposure” means being within six feet of a COVID-19 case for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or greater in any 24-hour period within or overlapping with the “high-risk exposure period” as defined here. This definition applies regardless of the use of face coverings. Employees who were wearing a respirator as required by the County and who used such respirator in compliance with Title 8 Section 5144 during contact with a COVID- 19 case will be deemed not to have had close contact COVID-19 exposure. “COVID-19” means coronavirus disease, an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). “COVID-19 case” means a person who either: Has a positive COVID-19 test as defined in this section; Is subject to COVID-19-related order to isolate issued by a local or state health official; Has a positive COVID-19 diagnosis from a licensed health care provider; or Has died due to COVID-19, in the determination of a local health department or per inclusion in the COVID-19 statistics of a county. “COVID-19 hazard” means potentially infectious material that may contain SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Potentially infectious materials include airborne droplets, small particle aerosols, and airborne droplet nuclei, which most commonly result from a person or persons exhaling, talking or vocalizing, coughing, or sneezing, or from procedures performed on persons 9.1.a Packet Pg. 103 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 which may aerosolize saliva or respiratory tract fluids. This also includes objects or surfaces that may be contaminated with SARS-CoV-2. “COVID-19 means one of the following: fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; (10) nausea or vomiting; or (11) diarrhea, unless a licensed health care professional determines the person’s were caused by a known condition other than COVID-19. “COVID-19 test” means a viral test for SARS-CoV-2 that is both: Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or has an Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) from the FDA to diagnose current infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and Administered in accordance with the FDA approval or the FDA EUA as applicable. “Exposed group” means all employees at a work location, working area, or a common area at work, where a COVID-19 case was present at any time during the high-risk exposure period. However, if the COVID-19 case visited a work location, working area, or a common area at work for less than 15 minutes during the high-risk exposure period, and all employees were wearing face coverings at the time the COVID-19 case was present, other people at the work location, working area, or common area would not constitute part of the exposed group. Common areas at work includes bathrooms, walkways, hallways, aisles, break or eating areas, and waiting areas. However, places where employees momentarily pass through while everyone is wearing face coverings, without congregating, is not a work location, working area, or a common area at work. “Face covering” means a surgical mask, a medical procedure mask, a respirator worn voluntarily, or a woven fabric or non-woven material of at least two layers. A face covering has no visible holes or openings, and must cover the nose and mouth. A face covering does not include a scarf, ski mask, balaclava, bandana, turtleneck, collar, or single layer of fabric. “Fully vaccinated” means the County has documented that the person received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines must be FDA approved; have an emergency use authorization from the FDA; or, for persons fully vaccinated outside the United States, be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO). “High-risk exposure period” means the following: For COVID-19 cases who develop COVID-19 from two days before they first develop until each of the following are true: it has been ten (10) days since first appeared; 24 hours have passed with no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications; and have improved; or For COVID-19 cases who never develop COVID-19 from two days before until ten (10) days after the specimen for their first positive test for COVID- 19 was collected. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 104 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 “Respirator” means a respiratory protection device approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (“NIOSH”) to protect the wearer from particulate matter, such as an N95 filtering face piece respirator. “Worksite,” for the limited purposes of COVID-19 prevention regulations only, means the building, store, facility, agricultural field, or other location where a COVID-19 case was present during the high-risk exposure period. It does not apply to buildings, floors, or other locations of the County that a COVID-19 case did not enter. IV. PROGRAM A. SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING WITH EMPLOYEES 1. Reporting COVID-19 Possible COVID-19 Close Contact Exposures, and Possible COVID-19 Hazards at Alpine County Worksites and Facilities The County requires that employees immediately report to their manager or supervisor or to Human Resources any of the following: the employee’s presentation of COVID- 19 the employee’s possible COVID-19 close contact exposures; possible COVID-19 hazards at County worksites or facilities. The County has not and will not discriminate or retaliate against any employee who makes such a report. 2. Accommodations Process for Employees with Medical or Other Conditions that Put them at Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness The County provides for an accommodation process for employees who have a medical or other condition identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) or the employees’ health care provider as placing or potentially placing the employees at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness. For all employees who request such an accommodation, including fully vaccinated employees, the County will require that the employee provide information from the employee’s health care provider explaining why the employee requires an accommodation. The CDC identifies the following medical conditions and other conditions as placing or potentially placing individuals at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness The CDC guidance provides that adults of any age with the following conditions are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19: 1. Cancer 2. Chronic kidney disease 3. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 105 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 4. Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies 5. Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant 6. Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2) 7. Severe Obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) 8. Pregnancy 9. Sickle cell disease 10. Smoking 11. Type 2 diabetes mellitus The CDC guidance also provides that adults of any age with the following conditions might be at an increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19: 1. Asthma (moderate-to-severe) 2. Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain) 3. Cystic fibrosis 4. Hypertension or high blood pressure 5. Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, or use of other immune weakening medicines 6. Neurologic conditions, such as dementia 7. Liver disease 8. Overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m2, but < 30 kg/m2) 9. Pulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lung tissues) 10. Thalassemia (a type of blood disorder) 11. Type 1 diabetes mellitus The County periodically reviews the following web address in order to account for any additional medical conditions and other conditions that the CDC has identified as placing or potentially placing individuals at an increased risk of severe COVID-19: medical-conditions.html (Last updated on May 13, 2021). Employees are encouraged to review the list of medical conditions and other condition provided above in order to determine whether they have such a condition. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 106 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 To request an accommodation, employees may make a request with their manager or supervisor or Human Resources. 3. COVID-19 Testing The County possesses authority to require that employees who report to work at County worksites or facilities be tested for COVID-19. Where the County requires testing, the County has adopted policies and procedures that ensure the confidentiality of employees’ medical information and comply with the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (“CMIA”). Specifically, the County will keep confidential all personal identifying information of COVID-19 cases or persons with COVID-19 unless expressly authorized by the employee to disclose such information or as other permitted or required under the law. 4. COVID-19 Hazards The County will notify employees and subcontracted employees of any potential COVID-19 exposure at a County worksite or facility where a COVID-19 case and employees were present on the same day. The County will notify employees of such potential exposures within one business day, in a way that does not reveal any personal identifying information of the COVID-19 case. The County will also notify employees of cleaning and disinfecting measures the County is undertaking in order to ensure the health and safety of the County worksite or facility where the potential exposure occurred. B. IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF COVID-19 HAZARDS AT ALPINE COUNTY WORKSITES AND FACILITIES 1. Screening Employees for COVID-19 The County possesses authority to screen employees and require that employee self- screen for COVID-19 The County provides that employees will self-screen for COVID-19 prior to reporting to any Alpine County worksite or facility and will complete the health questionnaire when employees log on to their computers. 2. Responding to Employees with COVID-19 Should an employee present COVID-19 during a self-screen, the employee must remain at or return to their home or place of residence and not report to work until such time as the employee satisfies the minimum criteria in order to return to work (as discussed in Section IV.J. of this CPP). The County will advise employees of any leaves to which they may be entitled during this self-quarantine period, including, but not limited to COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”). Further, the County has adopted policies and procedures that will ensure the confidentiality of employees and comply with the CMIA, and the County will not disclose to other employees the fact that the employees presented COVID-19 9.1.a Packet Pg. 107 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 3. Alpine County’s Response to COVID-19 Cases In the event that an employee tests positive for COVID-19 or is diagnosed with COVID- 19 by a health care provider, the County will instruct the employee to remain at or return to their home or place of residence and not report to work until such time as they satisfy the minimum criteria to return to work (as discussed in Section IV.J. of this CPP). The County will advise employees of any leaves to which they may be entitled during this self-isolation period, including, but not limited to SPSL. The County complies fully and faithfully with all reporting and recording obligations as required under the law, including, but not limited to, reporting the COVID-19 case to the following individuals and entities as required based on the individual circumstances: The local health department; Cal/OSHA; Employees who were present at a County worksite or facility when a COVID-19 case was present; Employee organizations that represent employees at the County worksite or facility; Employers of any subcontracted employees who were present at the County worksite or facility; and The County’s workers’ compensation plan administrator. If possible, the County will interview the COVID-19 case(s) in order to ascertain the nature and circumstances of any contact that the employee(s) had or may have had with other employees during the high-risk exposure period. If the County determines that there were any close contact COVID-19 exposures, the County will instruct those employees to remain at their home or place of residence and not report to work until such time as the employees satisfy the minimum criteria to return to work (as discussed in Section IV.J. of this CPP). The County has adopted policies and procedures that will ensure the confidentiality of employees and comply with the CMIA. Specifically, the County will not disclose to other employees, except for those who need to know, the fact that the employee(s) tested positive for or were diagnosed with COVID-19. Further, the County will keep confidential all personal identifying information of COVID-19 cases or persons, unless expressly authorized by the employees to disclose such information or as other permitted or required under the law. 4. Workplace-Specific Identification of COVID-19 Hazards The Alpine County will periodically conduct workplace-specific assessments of all interactions, areas, activities, processes, equipment, and materials that could potentially expose employees to COVID-19 hazards. As part of this process, the County identified places (work locations, work areas, and common areas) and times when employees and individuals congregate or come in contact with one another, regardless of whether employees are performing an assigned work task or not, including, for example, during meetings or trainings, in and around entrances, bathrooms, hallways, aisles, walkways, elevators, break or eating areas, cool-down areas, and waiting areas. The County will provide notice of any such potential workplace exposure to all persons at County worksites and facilities, including employees, employees of other entities, 9.1.a Packet Pg. 108 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 members of the public, customers or clients, and independent contractors. The County considered how employees and other persons enter, leave, and travel through County worksites and facilities, in addition to addressing employees’ stationary workspaces or workstations. Further, the County will treat all persons, regardless of the presentation of COVID-19 or COVID-19 status, as potentially infectious. 5. Maximization of Outdoor Air and Air Filtration For indoor County worksites and facilities, the County evaluates how to maximize the ventilation of outdoor air; provide the highest level of filtration efficiency compatible with the worksites and facilities’ existing ventilation systems; and whether the use of portable or mounted High Efficiency Particulate Air (“HEPA”) filtration units, or other air cleaning systems, would reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. 6. Alpine County Compliance with Applicable State and Local Health Orders The County monitors applicable public health orders and guidance from the State of California and the local health department related to COVID-19 hazards and prevention. The County fully and faithfully complies with all applicable orders and guidance from the State of California and the local health department. 7. Evaluation of Existing COVID-19 Prevention Controls and Adoption of Additional Controls Periodically, the County evaluates existing COVID-19 prevention controls at the workplace and assess whether different and/or additional controls may be needed. This includes evaluation of controls related to the correction of COVID-19 hazards, physical distancing, face coverings, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) (as discussed at Section VI, subsections D, and F- H of this CPP). 8. Periodic Inspections The County conducts periodic inspections of County worksites and facilities as needed to identify unhealthy conditions, work practices, and work procedures related to COVID- 19 and to ensure compliance with the County’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, including, but not limited to this CPP. C. INVESTIGATING AND RESPONDING TO COVID-19 CASES IN ALPINE COUNTY WORKSITES AND FACILITIES 1. Procedure to Investigate COVID-19 Cases The County developed a procedure for investigating COVID-19 cases in the workplace, which provides for the following: requesting information from employees regarding COVID-19 cases; contact tracing of employees who may have had a close contact COVID-19 exposure; requesting COVID-19 test results from employees who may 9.1.a Packet Pg. 109 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 have had a close contact COVID-19 exposure; requesting information from employees regarding the presentation of COVID-19 and identifying and recording all COVID-19 cases. 2. Response to COVID-19 Cases As provided above at Section IV.B.3., in the event that an employee tests positive for COVID-19 or is diagnosed with COVID-19 by a health care provider, the County will instruct the employee to remain at or return to their home or place of residence and not report to an County worksite or facility until such time as the employees satisfy the minimum criteria to return to work (as discussed in Section IV.J. of this CPP). a. Contact Tracing If possible, the County will interview the COVID-19 case(s) in order to ascertain the following information: the date on which the employee(s) tested positive, if or the date on which the employee(s) first presented COVID-19 if the COVID-19 case(s) recent work history, including the day and time they were last present at a County worksite or facility; and the nature and circumstances of the COVID-19 case(s)’ contact with other employees during the high-risk exposure period, including whether any such contact qualifies as a close contact COVID-19 exposure. If the County determines that there was or were any close contact COVID-19 exposures, the County will instruct those employees to remain at their home or place of residence and not report to work until such time as the employees satisfy the minimum criteria to return to work (as discussed in Section IV.J. of this CPP). Further, the County will instruct those employees to be tested for COVID-19, and that the County will provide for such testing during paid time, as discussed in subsection c. below. b. Reporting the Potential Exposure to Other Employees The County fully and faithfully complies with all reporting and recording obligations as required under the law, including, but not limited to, reporting the COVID-19 case to the individuals and entities described below. Within one business day of the time the County knew or should have known of a COVID-19 case, the County will give written notice of a potential workplace exposure to the following individuals: All employees at the worksite or facility during the COVID- 19 case’s high-risk exposure period; Independent contractors at the worksite or facility during the COVID-19 case’s high-risk exposure period; and Other employers at the worksite or facility during the COVID-19 case’s high-risk exposure period. The County will provide notice by either personal service, email, or text message. The County’s notice(s) will not reveal any personal identifying information of the COVID- 19 case. The notice will include information about the County’s disinfection plan. Within one business day of the time the County knew or should have known of the COVID-19 case, the County will also provide the notice of the potential workplace 9.1.a Packet Pg. 110 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 exposure to the authorized representative of any employee at the worksite or facility during the COVID-19 case’s high-risk exposure period. c. Offer of Free COVID-19 Testing Following a Close Contact COVID-19 Exposure The County makes COVID-19 testing available at no cost to employees to all employees who had a close contact COVID-19 exposure at a County worksite or facility. The County will offer employees COVID-19 testing during paid time, whether during the employee’s regular work schedule or otherwise, and will provide compensation for the time that the employee spends waiting for and being tested. The County will not provide free COVID-19 testing to the following two classes of employees: Employees who were fully vaccinated before the close contact COVID- 19 exposure and who do not have COVID-19 and COVID-19 cases who returned to work pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section K of this CPP and have remained free of COVID-19 for 90 days after the initial onset of COVID-19 or, for COVID-19 cases who never developed for 90 days after the first positive test. d. Leave and Compensation Benefits for Close Contact Exposures The County provides employees that had a close contact COVID-19 exposure with information regarding COVID-19-related benefits to which the employees may be entitled under applicable federal, state, or local law, the County’s own leave policies, and leave guaranteed by contract. These benefits include, but are not limited to, SPSL. The County will continue and maintain these employees’ earnings, seniority, and all other employee rights and benefits, including the employees’ right to their former job status, as if the employees had not been removed from their jobs. The County may require that these employees use County provided employee sick leave benefits for this purpose and consider benefit payments from public sources in determining how to maintain earnings, rights and benefits, where permitted by law and when not covered by workers’ compensation. e. Investigation to Determine Whether Workplace Conditions Contributed to COVID-19 Exposure The County will conduct an investigation in order to determine whether any workplace conditions could have contributed to the risk of COVID-19 exposure and what may be done to reduce exposure to such COVID-19 hazards, if any. 3. Confidential Medical Information The County will protect the confidentiality of the COVID-19 cases, and will not disclose to other employees the fact that the employees tested positive for or were diagnosed with COVID-19. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 The County will keep confidential all personal identifying information of COVID-19 cases unless expressly authorized by the employees to disclose such information or as other permitted or required under the law. D. CORRECTION OF COVID-19 HAZARDS AT ALPINE COUNTY WORKSITES AND FACILITIES The County will implement effective policies and/or procedures for correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions, work practices, policies and procedures in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazard. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing controls and/or policies and procedures in response to the evaluations conducted related to the identification and evaluation of COVID-19 hazards and investigating and responding to COVID-19 cases in the workplace. This also includes implementing controls related to physical distancing, face coverings, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment E. TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION OF EMPLOYEES The County will educate all staff by continuing to update and distribute the Alpine County Protocols for Maintaining a Safe and Health Workplace), provide public health briefs, CDC and CDPH guidance as needed, and offer online trainings regarding COVID as necessary. 1. COVID-19 The County provides employees training and instruction on COVID-19 including advising employees of COVID-19 which include the following: fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; (10) nausea or vomiting; or (11) diarrhea, unless a licensed health care professional determines the person’s were caused by a known condition other than COVID-19. The County monitors and adheres to guidance issued by the CDC concerning COVID- 19 including guidance provided at the following web address: The County will advise employees in the event that the CDC revises the that its associates with COVID-19. In addition to providing training and instruction on COVID-19 the County provides information and instruction on the importance of employees not coming to work if they have any COVID-19 As discussed below, the County provides information on paid leaves to which employees may be entitled if they are experiencing a COVID-19 and would like to be tested for COVID-19. 2. COVID-19 Vaccinations The County provides employees information and instruction on the fact that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at both preventing the transmission of the virus that causes 9.1.a Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 COVID-19 and preventing serious illness or death, and how employees may receive paid leave for reasons related to COVID-19 vaccinations. As discussed below, the County provides information on paid leaves to which employees may be entitled in order for them to be vaccinated and in the event that they experience any illness or adverse effects as a result of such vaccination. 3. Alpine County’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures The County provides regular updates to employees on the County’s policies and procedures adopted in order to prevent COVID-19 hazards at County worksites and facilities, how such policies and procedures are intended to protect the health and safety of employees and County worksites and facilities, and how employees may participate in the identification and evaluation of COVID-19 hazards in order to make such worksites and facilities healthier and safer for themselves and others. 4. COVID-19 Related Benefits The County advises and provides updates to employees on the leaves to which employees may be entitled under applicable federal, state, or local laws as well as the County’s own leave policies. Paid leave benefits include, but are not limited to, SPSL. Further, when employees require leave in order to receive a COVID-19 test or to be vaccinated or are directed not to report to work by the County for reasons related to the presentation of COVID-19 a COVID-19 case, close contact COVID-19 exposure, the County will advise the employees of the leaves to which the employees may be entitled for that specific reason. 5. Spread and Transmission of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 The County advises and provides updates to employees about the known spread and transmission of COVID-19. The County specifically advises employees of the following: that COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease; that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread through the air when an infectious person talks or vocalizes, sneezes, coughs, or exhales; that particles containing the virus can travel more than six feet, especially indoors, so physical distancing must be combined with other controls, including face coverings and hand hygiene, including hand washing, in order to be effective; that COVID-19 may be transmitted when a person touches a contaminated object and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth, although that is less common; and that an infectious person may have present no COVID-19 or be 6. Hand Hygiene, and Face Coverings and Respirators The County advises employees of the importance of physical distancing, face coverings, and hand hygiene, including hand washing, and instructs employees that the combination of physical distancing, face coverings, increased ventilation indoors, and respiratory protection make such preventative measures most effective. With respect to hand hygiene, the County provides employees information regarding the importance of frequent hand washing, that hand washing is most effective when soap 9.1.a Packet Pg. 113 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 and water are used and the employees washes for at least 20 seconds. The County instructs employees to use hand sanitizer when employees do not have immediate access to a hand washing facility a sink) and that hand sanitizer will not be effective if the employee’s hands are soiled. With respect to face coverings and respirators, the County provides employees information on the benefits of face coverings, both to themselves and to others. The County also provides employees instructions on the proper use of face coverings and the differences between face coverings and respirators. The County will provide certain employees respirators for their use in certain circumstances, including to individuals who are not fully vaccinated, who are working indoors or in a vehicle with more than one person, and who request the devices for their use at work. At such time as the County provides respirators to employees for their use, it will provide such employees training on the proper use of such respirators, including, but not limited to, the method by which employees may check the seal of such respirator in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The County will provide training on the conditions under which face coverings must be worn at the workplace and that face coverings are additionally recommended outdoors for people who are not fully vaccinated if six feet of distance between people cannot be maintained. Employees can request face coverings from the County at no cost to the employee and can wear them at work, regardless of vaccination status, without fear of retaliation. F. FACE COVERINGS 1. General Face Covering Requirements The County provides face coverings to all employees who are not fully vaccinated and requires that such face coverings are worn by employees when indoors or in vehicles, unless certain conditions are satisfied, as explained below. The County adheres to the most restrictive or prescriptive public health order provided by the CDC, CDPH or the local health department applicable to the County, and will provide face coverings and ensure they are worn by employees when required by orders from the CDPH. The County requires that employees face coverings be clean and undamaged. The County allows employees to use face shields to supplement, not supplant, face coverings. 2. Limited Exceptions Alpine County provides for the following exceptions to the face coverings requirement: 1. When an employee is alone in a room alone in an office or another space with walls that extend from the floor to the ceiling and a door that may be closed in order to close the space to others) or vehicle; 9.1.a Packet Pg. 114 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 2. While eating and drinking at the workplace, provided employees are at least six feet apart and outside air supply to the area, if indoors, has been maximized to the extent feasible. 3. Employees wearing respirators required by the County and being used in compliance with the regulatory requirements for the use of such respirators. 4. Employees who cannot wear face coverings due to a medical or mental health condition or disability, or who are hearing-impaired or communicating with a hearing-impaired person. 5. Specific tasks which cannot feasibly be performed with a face covering. This exception is limited to the time period in which such tasks are actually being performed 3. Required Use of Effective Non-Restrictive Alternative for Employees Exempted from Face Covering Requirement The County requires that its employees who are exempted from wearing face coverings due to a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability wear an effective non- restrictive alternative, such as a face shield with a drape on the bottom, if their condition or disability permits it. 4. Physical Distancing Required If Employee Is Not Wearing Face Covering or Non-Restrictive Alternative The County requires that any employees not wearing a face covering due to either exception number 5, identified in Subsection 2 above, and not wearing a face shield with a drape or other effective alternative as described in Subsection 3 above, shall remain at least six feet apart from all other persons unless the unmasked employees are tested at least weekly for COVID-19 during paid time and at no cost to the employee or are fully vaccinated. In situations where a face covering is otherwise required, face coverings must be worn, and the exceptions to face coverings contained in this section no longer apply. However, the County does not use COVID-19 testing as an alternative to face coverings when face coverings are otherwise required by this section. 5. Prohibition on Preventing Employees from Wearing Face Covering The County does not prevent any employee from wearing a face covering when wearing a face covering is not required by this section, unless not wearing a face covering would create a safety hazard, such as interfering with the safe operation of equipment. 6. Communication to Non-Employees Regarding Face Covering Requirement 9.1.a Packet Pg. 115 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 14 The County posts signage to inform non-employees of the County’s requirements concerning the use of face coverings at Alpine County worksites and facilities. G. OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS, ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 1. Maximization of Outdoor Air As provided above at Section IV.B.5., for indoor Alpine County worksites and facilities, the County evaluated how to maximize the quantity of outdoor air. Further, for County worksites and facilities with mechanical or natural ventilation, or both, the County maximizes the quantity of outside air provided to the extent feasible, except when the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Air Quality Index (“AQI”) is greater than 100 for any pollutant or if opening windows or letting in outdoor air by other means would cause a hazard to employees, for instance from excessive heat or cold. 2. Cleaning Procedures The County undertakes the following cleaning measures: 1. Identify and regularly clean frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as doorknobs, elevator buttons, equipment, tools, handrails, handles, controls, phone, headsets, bathroom surfaces, and steering wheels; 2. Inform employees and authorized employee representatives of the County’s cleaning and disinfection protocols, including the planned frequency and scope of cleaning and disinfection; and 3. Clean areas, material, and equipment used by a COVID-19 case during the high-risk exposure period and disinfection if the area, material, or equipment is indoors and will be used by another employee within 24 hours of the COVID-19 case. Further, the County requires that cleaning must be done in a manner that does not create a hazard to employees or subcontracted employees who do the cleaning and disinfecting. 3. Evaluation of Handwashing Facilities In order to protect employees, the County evaluates its handwashing facilities in order to determine the need for additional facilities, encourage and allow time for employee handwashing, and provide employees with an effective hand sanitizer. The County encourages employees to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time. The County does not provide hand sanitizers with methyl alcohol. 4. Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) a. Evaluation of the Need for PPE 9.1.a Packet Pg. 116 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 The County evaluates the need for PPE in order to prevent employees from being exposed to COVID-19 hazards. b. Provision of PPE When Necessary The County provides PPE, including, but not limited to, face coverings, respirators, gloves, goggles, and face shields, to and for employees who require such equipment in order to perform their job duties in a healthy and safe manner, including where employees are exposed to procedures that may aerosolize potentially infectious material such as saliva or respiratory tract fluids. Upon request, the County shall provide respirators to employees for voluntary use to all employees who are not fully vaccinated and who are working indoors or in vehicles with more than one person. Whenever the County makes respirators available for voluntary use, the County will ensure that employees receive a respirator of the correct size and will provide such employees training on the proper use of such respirators, including, but not limited, the method by which employees may check the seal of such respirator in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions, as discussed in Section IV.E.6. 5. Testing of Employees Who Are Not Fully Vaccinated The County makes COVID-19 testing available at no cost to employees with COVID-19 who are not fully vaccinated. This testing will be made available during the employees’ paid time. H. REPORTING, RECORDKEEPING AND ACCESS 1. Reporting COVID-19 Cases to the Local Health Department The County reports COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 outbreaks at Alpine County worksites and facilities to the local health department. Further, the County provides any related information requested by the local health department. 2. Maintenance of Records Related to the Adoption of the CPP The County maintains records of the steps it has taken to implement these provisions described in this CPP. 3. Availability of the CPP for Inspection The County makes this written CPP available to employees and employee organizations at County worksites or facilities. Further, the County makes this written CPP available to Cal/OSHA representatives immediately upon request. 4. Records Related to COVID-19 Cases The County keeps a record of and tracks all COVID-19 cases with the following information: employee’s name; contact information; occupation; location where the employee worked: the date of the last day at the workplace; and the date of a positive COVID-19 test. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 117 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 Alpine County keeps employees’ medical information confidential. I. EXCLUSION OF COVID-19 CASES AND EMPLOYEES WHO HAD A CLOSE CONTACT COVID-19 EXPOSURE 1. Exclusion of COVID-19 Cases from Alpine County Worksites and Facilities The County ensures that COVID-19 cases are excluded from Alpine County worksites and facilities until the employee satisfies the minimum return to work criteria, as provided in Section IV.J. 2. Exclusion of Employees with Close Contact COVID-19 Exposures from Alpine County Worksites and Facilities The County ensures that employees who had a close contact COVID-19 exposure are excluded from County worksites and facilities until the employee satisfies the minimum return to work criteria, as provided in Section IV.J. The County may allow the following employees to continue to report to County worksites and facilities: Employees who were fully vaccinated before the close contact COVID-19 exposure and who have not developed COVID-19 since such exposure; and COVID-19 cases who returned to work pursuant to the return to work criteria, as provided in Section IV.J. and have remained free of COVID-19 for 90 days after the initial onset of COVID-19 or, for COVID-19 cases who never developed COVID-19 for 90 days after the first positive COVID-19 test. 3. Provision of Benefits to Employees Excluded from Work as a Result of a Positive COVID-19 Test or Diagnosis or a Close Contact COVID-19 Exposure a. Employees Who Are Able to Telework During Isolation or Quarantine Period The County allows employees who are able to telework to telework during the isolation or quarantine period. The County will provide these employees their normal compensation for the work that they perform for the County during the isolation or quarantine period. The County continues and maintains such an employee's earnings, wages, seniority, and all other employee rights and benefits, including the employee's right to their former job status, as if the employee had not been removed from their job. b. Employees Who Are Unable to Telework During Isolation or Quarantine Period The following employees are not entitled to the benefits described below: Employees for whom the County can demonstrate that the close contact COVID-19 exposure was not work-related; and Employees who received disability payments or were covered by workers’ compensation and received temporary disability. Such employees may still 9.1.a Packet Pg. 118 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 use paid sick leave for the purpose of receiving compensation during the isolation or quarantine period if they elect to do so. For other employees, the County requires that employees who are unable to telework, but are otherwise able and available to work, the County may use paid sick leave available to the employee, including but not limited to SPSL, for the purpose of continuing and maintaining the employee’s earnings during the isolation or quarantine period. If the employee has exhausted their SPSL entitlement, the County may use the employee’s paid sick leave in order to continue and maintain the employee’s earnings during the isolation or quarantine period. Employees retain their entitlement to elect not to use other earned or accrued paid leave during this time. The County may provide such employees who are unable to telework, but who do not have any paid sick leave available, paid administrative leave in order to receive compensation during the isolation or quarantine period. For all employees who are subject to an isolation or quarantine because of a COVID-19 case or a close contact COVID-19 exposure, the County will maintain the employees’ seniority and all other employee rights and benefits, including the employees’ right to their former job status, during the isolation or quarantine period. 4. Adherence with Laws, Policies, and/or Agreements Providing Excluded Employees Greater Protections The obligations set forth in this section do not limit any other applicable law, Alpine County policy, or collective bargaining agreement that provides employees with greater protections or benefits. 5. Provision of Information Concerning Benefits to Excluded Employees At the time of exclusion, the County provides the excluded employees the information on paid leave benefits to which the employees may be entitled under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This includes, but is not limited to, COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) (under Labor Code section 248.2), any paid leave benefits available under workers’ compensation law, Labor Code sections 3212.86 through 3212.88, the County’s own leave policies, and leave guaranteed by contract. J. RETURN TO WORK CRITERIA 1. Minimum Criteria to Return to Work for COVID-19 Cases The County requires that a COVID-19 case with one or more COVID-19 remain at their home or place of residence and not report to any County worksite or facility until they satisfy each of the following conditions: At least 24 hours have passed since a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications; COVID-19 have improved; and At least 10 days have passed since COVID-19 first appeared. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 119 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 18 2. Minimum Criteria to Return to Work for COVID- 19 Cases The County requires that COVID-19 cases who tested positive but never developed COVID-19 not report to any County worksite or facility until a minimum of 10 days have passed since the date of specimen collection of their first positive COVID-19 test. 3. COVID-19 Testing Not Required in Order to Return to Work In accordance with CDC guidance concerning strategies for the discontinuation of isolation, once an employee has satisfied the criteria to return to work, as provided in this Section, the County will not require that the employee submit to a COVID-19 test or produce a negative COVID-19 test result, in order to return to County worksites or facilities. 4. Minimum Criteria to Return to Work for Close Contacts a. Employees An employee who had a close contact COVID-19 exposure, but never developed COVID-19 may return to County worksites or facilities 10 days following the last known close contact COVID-19 exposure. b. Employees An employee who had a close contact COVID-19 exposure and developed one or more COVID-19 may not return to County worksites or facilities until they satisfy each of the following conditions: At least 24 hours have passed since a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications; COVID-19 have improved; and At least 10 days have passed since COVID-19 first appeared. An employees who had a close contact COVID-19 exposure and developed one or more COVID-19 may return earlier if they meet each of the following conditions: The employee tested negative for COVID-19 using a polymerase chain reaction (“PCR”) COVID-19 test with specimen taken after the onset of At least 10 days have passed since the last known close contact COVID-19 exposure; and The employee has been for at least 24 hours, without using fever reducing medications. c. Critical Staffing Shortages During critical staffing shortages, when there is an insufficient number of health care workers, emergency response workers or social workers whose jobs duties require face to face contact with clients in child welfare or assisted living, workers in such job classifications may return to County worksites or facilities seven days following the last known close contact COVID-19 exposure if they have received a negative PCR 9.1.a Packet Pg. 120 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 19 COVID-19 test result from a specimen collected five days after the 5 close contact COVID-19 exposure 5. Minimum Criteria to Return to Work for Employees Directed to Self-Quarantine or Isolate by a State or Local Health Official If employees are subject to an isolation or quarantine order issued by a state or local health official, the County requires that the employees not report to any County worksite or facility until the period of isolation or quarantine is completed or the order is lifted. If the relevant order did not specify a definite isolation or quarantine period, then the County will require that employees isolate or quarantine according to the applicable periods and criteria provided for in this Section or as otherwise instructed by the County. 6. Allowance by Cal/OSHA for an Employee to Return to Work If no violations of state or local health officer orders related to the employee’s isolation, quarantine, or exclusion would result, the Alpine County may request that Cal/OSHA waive the quarantine or isolation requirement for essential employees and allow such employees to return to work on the basis that the removal of employees would create undue risk to a community’s health and safety. Where the absence of an essential employee from the County worksite would cause a staffing shortage that would have an adverse on a community’s health and safety and pose an undue risk to the community’s health and safety as a result, Cal/OSHA may grant such waiver. In order to request a waiver under such circumstances, the Alpine County will submit the written request to [EMAIL REDACTED]. In the event of an emergency, the Alpine County may request a provisional waiver by contacting the local Cal/OSHA office while the Alpine County prepares the written waiver request. The written waiver request must provide for the following information: 1. Employer name and business or service; 2. Employer point-of-contact name, address, email and phone number; 3. Statement that there are no local or state health officer orders for isolation or quarantine of the excluded employees; 4. Statement describing the way(s) in which excluding the exposed or COVID-19 positive employees from the workplace impacts the employer’s operation in a way that creates an undue risk to the community’s health and safety; 5. Number of employees required to be quarantined under the Cal/OSHA regulation, and whether each was exposed to COVID-19 or tested positive for COVID-19; and 9.1.a Packet Pg. 121 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- 20 6. The employer’s control measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace if the employee(s) return or continue to work in the workplace, including the prevention of further exposures. These measures may include, but are not limited to, preventative steps such as isolating the returned employee(s) at the workplace and requiring that other employees use respirators in the workplace. In addition to submitting a request for a Cal/OSHA waiver, the County will develop, implement, and maintain effective control measures to prevent transmission in the workplace including providing isolation for the employees at the County worksite or facility and, if isolation is not feasible, the use of respirators in the workplace. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 122 Attachment: Revised COVID-19 Prevention Program 6.2021 (CPP- REVISED 061721) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Nichole Williamson, CAO/HHS Director DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: PJ Griffin, Assistant County Clerk TITLE: CONTINUED: Request approval of the 2020 Child Welfare Services (CWS) System Improvement Plan (SIP) annual update report. SUMMARY: The SIP is Alpine County Social Services’ 5-year plan with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for CWS. The 5-year plan was approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 19, 2019 and annual updates have been submitted to CDSS as required. However, the 2020 report requires Board of Supervisors additional approval due to the elimination of Strategy 3: Implementation of Promoting Safe & Stable Families (PSSF) Funded Activities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the CWS SIP 2020 annual report. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Strategy 3: Implementation of PSSF Funded Activities is being removed from Alpine County’s SIP, as Alpine County no longer receives an annual allocation of $10,000 from CDSS for the PSSF. The County has historically not been able to expend PSSF funds due to state categorical requirements related to adoption services. The County has not had an adoption case in the last ten years. Additionally, CDSS has multiple mandated activities required of Child Welfare during this SIP period that are not included in the SIP and is requiring a significant amount of staff time, resulting in the need to reduce the number of SIP strategies. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year X (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Minute order of approval of plan to HHS Director 9.2 Packet Pg. 123 ---PAGE BREAK--- California - Child and Family Services Review Annual SIP Progress Report April 2019 to April 2024 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Rev. 12/2017 9.2.a Packet Pg. 124 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 1 California – Child and Family Services Review Signature Sheet For submittal of: CSA SIP Progress Report X County Alpine SIP Period Dates April 2019- April 2024 Outcome Data Period Q3 2020 County Child Welfare Agency Director Name Nichole Williamson Signature* Phone Number [PHONE REDACTED] 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120 County Chief Probation Officer Name Tami DiSalvo Signature* Phone Number [PHONE REDACTED] 14777 State Route 89 Mailing Address PO Box 458 Markleeville, CA 96120 Public Agency Designated to Administer CAPIT and CBCAP Name Alpine County Health and Human Services Signature* Phone Number [PHONE REDACTED] 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Mailing Address BOS Approval Date Name Signature* Markleeville, CA 96120 Board of Supervisors (BOS) Signature Children and Family Services Division Outcomes and Accountability Section Mail the original Signature Sheet to: California Department of Social Services 744 P Street, MS 8-12-91 *Signatures must be in blue ink Sacramento, CA 95814 Mailing Address 9.2.a Packet Pg. 125 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 2 Contact Information Child Welfare Agency Name Nichole Williamson Agency Alpine County Health and Human Services Phone & E-mail [PHONE REDACTED] / [EMAIL REDACTED] Mailing Address 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120 Probation Agency Name Tami DiSalvo Agency Alpine County Probation Phone & E-mail [PHONE REDACTED] / [EMAIL REDACTED] Mailing Address 14777 State Route 89 PO Box 458 Markleeville, CA 96120 Public Agency Administering CAPIT and CBCAP (if other than Child Welfare) Name Agency Phone & E-mail Mailing Address CAPIT Liaison Name Janel Morales Agency Alpine County Health and Human Services Phone & E-mail [PHONE REDACTED]/ [EMAIL REDACTED] Mailing Address 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120 CBCAP Liaison Name Janel Morales Agency Alpine County Health and Human Services Phone & E-mail [PHONE REDACTED]/ [EMAIL REDACTED] Mailing Address 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120 PSSF Liaison Name Janel Morales Agency Alpine County Health and Human Services Phone & E-mail [PHONE REDACTED]/ [EMAIL REDACTED] Mailing Address 75-A Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville, CA 96120 9.2.a Packet Pg. 126 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 3 SIP PROGRESS REPORT SIGNATURE 1 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………PAGE 4 SIP PROGRESS REPORT NARRATIVE PAGE 6 SIP PAGE 21 Table of Contents 9.2.a Packet Pg. 127 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 4 Alpine County Health and Human Services Department (ACHHS) is the designated agency to facilitate the development of Alpine County's Child and Family Services Review (C-CFSR), the County Self- Assessment (CSA, 2018) and System Improvement Plan (SIP), and all progress reports related to the plans. ACHHS conducted its CSA and developed the five-year SIP in close collaboration with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Alpine County Child Abuse Prevention Council, (which serves as the C-CFSR Team), and the CSA/SIP Stakeholder's Group comprised of representatives of the Washoe Tribe, parents/consumers, community leaders, and virtually all responders and service providers from both public and private agencies who play a role in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment in the County. This report provides a detailed summary of the progress made to date within each of the seven strategies identified by these groups during the development of the 2019-2024 System Improvement Plan.1 These strategies are designed to help Alpine County meet its primary goals: preventing or limiting the entry of youth into the child welfare system and limiting the level of government intervention into the lives of the youth, families, and adults residing in Alpine County. There are several important contextual pieces of information needed to understand both Alpine County's SIP and the information presented in this Progress Report. These are the County's extremely small population size of approximately 1,200 residents, its commensurately small and statistically insignificant number of annual child welfare cases, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on staff availability. Alpine's small population size means that statistically significant demographic and service outcome changes are slow to emerge and virtually impossible to demonstrate except over a period of many years. Alpine County typically has less than one child welfare case opening per year and less than 35 referrals per year, and in many years, the County has no youth with Juvenile Probation status and/or no youth receiving services through the Probation Department. For these reasons, the 2019-2024 SIP focused on system improvements that fall within one of three federal systematic factors, rather than on making improvements tied directly to outcome data measures. The period this Progress Report covers (April 2020-April 2021) also coincides with the onset and escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Alpine’s small population size and additional State mandate implementation requirements, such as AB 2083 and the Family Urgent Response 1 Note that Strategy Implementation of PSSF identified activities in Alpine County through contracted providers and ACCHS, originally included in the SIP will be removed upon approval of this progress report. A reference to this strategy will be retained for posterity in future SIP Progress Reports, with a note indicating that it was removed during the April 2021 Progress Report submission. Introduction 9.2.a Packet Pg. 128 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 5 System (FURS), already serve as limiting factors on the number of service providers and staff available to assist with system improvement efforts, and staff capacity was only reduced after April 2020 as many team members took on additional responsibilities related to the pandemic. Recognizing their limited capacity, the Alpine team expanded the scope of the existing contract in place with Social Entrepreneurs, Inc. (SEI) to include targeted implementation support. The expanded scope of work now includes targeted SIP strategy implementation support for Strategies and This includes assisting ACHHS with identifying and vetting vendors for trauma-informed training, working with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) to assess the county’s response to CSEC cases, and tracking training needs related to utilizing the CWS/CMS and other data management systems. Evaluation of all SIP strategies remains in SEI’s contract in addition to the implementation support described above. In addition to providing this targeted implementation assistance, SEI continues to monitor and evaluate progress on the SIP strategies. In June 2020, SEI submitted the 2020-2021 System Improvement Evaluation Plan to ACHHS. This plan, which covers the period July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 and was approved by ACHHS in August 2020, outlines the inputs, outputs, and activities identified as necessary to meet project objectives and anticipated outcomes during this timeframe for each of the strategies. SEI also created separate evaluation plans for each of the CAPIT/CBCAP-funded programs in summer 2020; funded program-specific evaluation plans also cover the July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021 period. Relevant outcomes are included in the Evaluation and Monitoring subsection for each strategy within the Status of Strategies section below. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 129 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 6 STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION Alpine County Health and Human Services staff, the First 5 Alpine Executive Director, and staff from SEI form the Core Evaluation Team overseeing evaluation and monitoring activities during the 2019-2024 SIP Period. This team met during the period April 2020-April 2021 to review progress and identify next steps to meet the action step timelines outlined for each strategy in the SIP chart beginning on page 21. Throughout Year 2, many community stakeholders and partner agencies have also participated in SIP activities. These include:  Alpine County Behavioral Health  Alpine County Probation  Alpine County Sherriff’s Department  Alpine County Board of Supervisors  Child Welfare Services Social Workers  Washoe Tribal Social Services  Funded program representatives, including Alpine County Office of Education/Alpine County Unified School District, Busy Bears Playschool, Child Abuse Prevention Council, and Live Violence Free; and  Consultants from UC Davis and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute. CURRENT PERFORMANCE TOWARDS SIP IMPROVEMENT GOALS The primary goal of the SIP within Alpine County is to prevent or limit the entry of youth into the child welfare system and to limit the level of government intervention into the lives of the youth, families, and adults residing in Alpine County. However, due to the small population size in Alpine County (approximately 200 children in the County per the most recent Census data), trends in child welfare outcome data over time are difficult to analyze and few outcomes show trends. Therefore, for the 2019-2024 SIP, Alpine County has opted to focus on improvements within three Federal systemic factors, rather than on CWS Outcomes Performance Measures: Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training; Service Array Agency Collaboration; and Quality Assurance System. Progress within each systemic factor has been achieved during Year 2 of the current SIP reporting period. Detailed information is provided within the Status of Strategies section and is summarized below. Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training and Service Array Agency Collaboration: As an agency with few staff, partnerships with outside agencies, tribes, and surrounding counties are critical to the success of SIP Progress Narrative 9.2.a Packet Pg. 130 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 7 ACHHS’ child welfare activities. Increasing both internal and external capacity through training and collaboration go hand-in-hand, and therefore strategies toward improving these two systemic factors are intertwined. Key progress toward the improvement of both during this reporting period included:  Identification of an outside organization to assist ACHHS in implementing comprehensive trauma-informed practices and systems within Alpine County;  Holding regular SOP coaching sessions and applying SOP within child welfare services;  Obtaining CANS certification for ACHHS staff; and  Development of a report by a contracted vendor that will inform CSEC training topics and guide the development of a culturally competent outreach program. Quality Assurance System: Ongoing, iterative evaluation, reliable data, and documented processes are critical elements to continuous quality improvement. Key progress toward the improvement of the Alpine Quality Assurance System during this reporting period included:  Development of the System Improvement Evaluation Plan and funded program-specific evaluation plans, including defining initial outcome and performance measures for SIP strategies and funded programs; and  Receiving help desk and data clean up assistance from El Dorado County to address CWS/CMS data issues and increase data reliability, and provisioning training for ACHHS staff related to CWN/CMS and CARES data entry and management. STATUS OF STRATEGIES Strategies selected for inclusion within the 2019-2024 SIP are focused on system improvements and are not tied specifically to CWS Outcomes Data. The majority are new initiatives for ACHHS, and baseline data is not available from prior years. Additionally, this Progress Report is being created during a process evaluation, wherein documenting inputs and activities is important to evaluating success. Therefore, the sections for each strategy summarize the strategy and work to date, and when possible, note if the strategy has been effective at improving the designated program/outcome area. Strategy Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) will be implemented within ACHHS and as a model for other County partner agencies Analysis: ACHHS is committed to transforming its department into a trauma-informed organization, and ultimately serving as a model for other departments and organizations with the County. This will be achieved through organization-wide training and the adoption of practice models that will support staff in this process. Work toward achieving this strategy began prior to the current SIP Period, with initial conversations with potential outside agencies that could provide TIP training and guidance taking place in May of 9.2.a Packet Pg. 131 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 8 2019. During Year 1, an outside consultant was identified as being well-suited to guiding ACHHS through this transition into a trauma informed organization. Meetings between this consultant and ACHHS staff were scheduled for March 2020 but were postponed due to COVID-19 and the need for ACHHS staff to prioritize other activities and meetings. During summer 2020, ACHHS requested assistance from SEI in conducting outreach to this consultant and other organizations that could offer comprehensive TIP training plans. After confirming that the previously identified consultant was no longer an ideal fit, SEI then contacted five additional organizations to gauge their interest and availability in developing a comprehensive training program for this strategy. Two of these organizations responded and indicated that they would be interested in submitting a scope of work. ACHHS reviewed the options and requested a scope of work from TLPI, due to their familiarity with the County and extensive experience working with and within tribal communities. The latter is deemed particularly important as approximately one-third of Alpine County residents identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, according to the most recent Census data. TLPI, as the consultant selected, will provide training in the next fiscal year. Training topics will include the impact of trauma, trauma responses, trauma effects on the provision of services, and the six core values of trauma-informed care. It is anticipated that training will occur both virtually and in-person and will also include supervision coaching. In order to further define and document elements of its trauma-informed system, ACHHS established an Interagency Leadership Team (ILT) comprised of ACHHS, including Child Protective Services, Behavioral Health and Probation, the Alpine County Office of Education, the Alta Regional Center, and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California to develop each section of the AB 2083 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) required by CDSS. The purpose of the MOU is to ensure that children and youth in foster care receive coordinated, timely, and trauma-informed services. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of ILT agencies and describes ways in which services can be coordinated. The MOU is expected to be completed by April 2021. Action Step Status: Strategy 1 comprises three action steps. Action Step A has been partially completed through the identification of TLPI as the organization best suited to assist ACHHS in the development of a comprehensive program to implement TIP within Alpine County. Development of outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness will begin after a contract between ACHHS and TLPI is executed (anticipated for spring/summer 2021). Action Steps B and C are anticipated to be completed as scheduled. Evaluation and Monitoring: Determining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness, as outlined in Action Step C, and identification, development, and utilization of evaluation tools will commence after the scope of work is finalized and continue as scheduled through April 2024. The focus of the evaluation and monitoring of this strategy will depend on the focus area selected by ACCHS and may incorporate training evaluations and organizational assessments. Specific 9.2.a Packet Pg. 132 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 9 tools will be determined by ACHHS in conjunction with TLPI and SEI once training commences in the summer of 2021. However, SEI and ACHHS have defined initial, anticipated outcomes associated with this strategy in the System Improvement Plan Evaluation Plan that covers the period July 2020-June 2021. These include:  Increased staff confidence and comfort utilizing a trauma-informed approach;  Increased understanding of the importance of a trauma-informed approach and its value to Alpine County families and staff; and  Inclusion of a trauma-informed approach is supported and prioritized by ACHHS staff and identified partner organizations. These outcomes will be monitored through April 2024 per the SIP Table for this strategy. Strategy The CSEC Program and Protocol will be implemented within ACHSS in partnership with County Probation, the Washoe Tribe, and Tribal Law and Policy Institute Analysis: ACHHS, during creation of the 2019-2024 SIP, identified the opportunity to work in collaboration with the Washoe Tribe and County stakeholders to implement a comprehensive Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) program that focuses on prevention and intervention practices and programs to address CSEC and human trafficking in local communities. On November 1, 2019, the Multi-Jurisdictional Protocol to Serve Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) in Alpine County was signed by the District Attorney, County Administrative Officer/Health and Human Services Director, Alpine County Sherriff, Chief Probation Officer for the County, and the County Behavioral Health Services Director. The Washoe Tribe’s participation within the CSEC protocol is facilitated by the Jurisdictional MOU between Alpine Child Welfare Services (CWS) and the Tribe that was executed within the last SIP period (2014-2019). The CSEC Protocol establishes a Steering Committee and a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure a coordinated, effective response to CSEC in Alpine County and to lead implementation of guiding principles and policies established within the Protocol. The Washoe Tribe is a standing member of the Steering Committee. Additional county partners include Alpine Superior Court, the County Public Defender, County Counsel, Public Health, Alpine County Unified School District, and community service providers. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide ongoing oversight and leadership to ensure that County agencies and partners effectively collaborate to better identify and serve victims of CSEC or children at risk of becoming exploited. Members of the Steering Committee are responsible for implementing the Protocol; collecting and analyzing aggregate data, as available; performing reviews of case data to identify trends, gaps in services, or issues that can be resolved by the MDT; assessing sufficiency of CSEC-specific resources in the County; and identifying necessary training and ensuring training occurs on a continuing basis. The MDT has the purpose and function outlined in California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 18960-18964 and will address CSEC issues as necessary. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 133 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 10 In order to assess the county’s response to trafficking and develop a culturally appropriate training and community outreach program, during Year 2 contractors with TLPI and SEI conducted key informant interviews with eight county stakeholders. Stakeholders, including Child Welfare Services Social Workers, law enforcement, service providers, and the Tribal Social Services Director were interviewed between June and August 2020. Interviews examined program structure and operations, workforce, community partnerships and providers, and needs of families, and data. Themes and findings from these interviews were summarized in a report developed by TLPI. The CSEC Steering Committee then met on February 17, 2021 to provide input on how to prioritize training. At that meeting, the CSEC Steering Committee decided that the first next step would be to review screening tools and select the one most suited to Alpine County. A screening tool will be selected by June 2021. Foundational training as well as training on the tool will be planned following the selection of a screening tool. TLPI will coordinate the provision of training in accordance with their contract with ACHHS. Additional potential training topics identified through development of the TLPI report included:  Red flags for CSEC;  Services that best serve children and families who have been victimized by CSEC;  Law enforcement training to be provided by law enforcement;  CSEC in Indian Country;  Protective factors and risk factors, including risk factors associated with small, rural communities. Findings from the TLPI report were also presented to the Alpine County Board of Supervisors on January 5, 2021. At that same meeting, the Board of Supervisors agreed to a resolution acknowledging January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. As this was the first year the Board of Supervisors made this acknowledgement, it served to raise awareness and interest from County and Tribal leadership. Future Human Trafficking Month activities may be determined by the CSEC Steering Committee. In addition, the TLPI report was shared with Jeannette McNeill, Analyst, Child Welfare Program and Policy Development Bureau, Child Trafficking Response Unit at CDSS on January 21, 2021. ACHHS has also committed to participating in the California Preventing and Addressing Child and Trafficking Project (PACT) to learn from subject matter experts and the experiences of other counties. Participation is expected to help the county collaborate and coordinate services across county lines, which is critical given Alpine County’s proximity to main thoroughfares through the state. The activities described above have been effective in achieving progress on identifying training needs related to preventing and responding to commercial sexual exploitation. Through development of the TLPI report and presentation of its findings to the Board of Supervisors and the CSEC Steering Committee, awareness of the issue has grown, and the foundation has been laid for further training in 9.2.a Packet Pg. 134 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 11 accordance with the Action Steps identified as part of this strategy. Action Step Status: Strategy 2 comprises four action steps. Action Steps A and B, both scheduled to be implemented between July 2019 and June 2020, were completed via the execution of the CSEC Protocol and the activities described in the prior SIP Progress Report. Step C has begun, as evidenced by the assessment conducted by TLPI and SEI to identify components of a culturally competent outreach program. Both Steps C and D are anticipated to be completed as scheduled. Evaluation and Monitoring: Determining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness and development and utilization of evaluation tools are in process and will take place as scheduled, from April 2022 through April 2024. However, baseline information on the system and programs in place to support victims of trafficking were gathered as part of the development of the TLPI report and can be used in future years to gauge progress on this strategy. SEI and ACHHS have also defined initial, anticipated outcomes associated with this strategy in the System Improvement Plan Evaluation Plan that covers the period July 2020-June 2021. These include:  Increased staff and stakeholder knowledge of CSEC, specific to areas identified by CSEC Steering Committee, which will be determined when training commences;  Identification of services needed to support victims of commercial sexual exploitation;  Identified barriers to implementation and plan for resolution; and  Increased community awareness of issues related to human trafficking. These outcomes will be monitored through April 2024 per the SIP Table for this strategy. Strategy Implementation of PSSF identified activities in Alpine County through contracted providers and ACCHS Analysis: During Year 2, ACHHS examined the feasibility and necessity of contracting with an outside agency for reunification, family support, guardianship, and post-adoptive services (PSSF-aligned activities). During this analysis, it was determined that a contract for standing services with an outside vendor is not necessary. These services are available through Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and are available to Alpine County residents. Alpine County Child Welfare would cover mileage or other costs associated with use of these LTCC-provided services as needed. In the case that PSSF- aligned services, other than those provided at LTCC are necessary, Alpine would engage an external vendor at that time. Additionally, per the County Fiscal Letter No.20/21-39 dated November 6, 2020, Alpine County was awarded $0 in PSSF funds for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Due to the lack of need for a contract in order to provide these services on an as-needed basis described above and the lack of available funding, ACHHS is proposing that this strategy be removed from the SIP. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 135 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 12 Action Step Status: Strategy 3 currently comprises four action steps. As detailed in the 2020 SIP Progress Report, implementation for Action Step A was postponed to allow ACHHS to determine how to engage in PSSF-aligned activities without PSSF funding. The outcome of that investigation is the proposed removal of this strategy from the SIP. Evaluation and Monitoring: No anticipated outcomes are provided, as this strategy is proposed for removal. Strategy Full implementation of Safety Organized Practice (SOP) in ACHHS CWS and CSW activities with providers and families engaged in child welfare services Analysis: Safety Organized Practice is a solution-focused family engagement model designed to provide skills, techniques, and an overarching practice methodology for child welfare social workers. Implementation of SOP was a prior SIP objective (2014-2019) but was not fully realized or implemented during the last SIP period due to the state mandate to implement Continuum of Care Reform. However, during the previous and current reporting periods SOP has been a strong focus for ACHHS and the agency has been able to make progress on understanding SOP and how to incorporate it into child welfare practice. The development of a comprehensive SOP framework over the SIP period will align ACHHS with the Core Practice Model (CPM) being implemented by CDSS as a component of Continuum of Care Reform. In the last reporting period, ACHHS received coaching on integrating SOP tools and concepts into Since that time, the county has established a facilitation model with the Social Services Program Manager/Deputy Public Guardian overseeing Adult Protective Services leading the facilitation and the family, case-carrying social worker, and other service providers participating with families. During Year 2, key informant interviews were conducted to better understand social workers’ perspectives on SOP tools and strategies and their ability to apply those tools in practice. The County’s two social workers were interviewed in July and August of 2020 by SEI staff members. Key discoveries and practice changes identified in interviews included:  Social worker knowledge of SOP ranges from “beginning to learn about SOP” to being “able to implement/utilize some SOP strategies/techniques”.  Social workers have a working knowledge of SOP tools. This includes developing behaviorally- based case plans, genograms, and harm and danger statements and using tools like the Safety House with children. However, opportunities to integrate these tools into practice are not frequent given the low number of cases in the County.  Social workers feel that the initial implementation of SOP in Alpine County has improved the engagement of families and the development of family-centered case plans.  Social workers are interested in learning more about the overall SOP framework and its alignment with structured decision making.  ACHHS will use the SOP framework within Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings (MDTs) to drive 9.2.a Packet Pg. 136 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 13 accountability and focus on preventing cases from coming into the child welfare system or helping plan for a transition, as such MDTs are scheduled to discuss specific cases or systemic issues. MDT participants will be asked to come to meetings prepared to discuss cases within the SOP dialog structure. ACHHS’ skill acquisition is currently in the “emergent practice” growth stage according to criteria in the Practice Profiles for Safety Organized Practice: Handbook developed by the UC Davis Northern California Training Academy. “Emergent Practice” is the first of three broad stages (emergent, accomplished, and distinguished). This means ACHHS has “built infrastructure” and individual social workers have “taken action to integrate the practice into their work at a basic level” (pg. Achieving the next state, Accomplished Practice, requires being able to consistently apply these approaches. However, over the course of the current reporting period (Year CWS social workers have had limited opportunities to put learning into practice due to the small number of cases handled by the department and needing to modify approaches due to COVID-19 restrictions, such as holding a CFTM virtually. It is anticipated that the low number of annual child welfare cases will continue to impact staff ability to regularly apply SOP approaches through the end of the current SIP period. Additionally, CWS staff was registered to participate in a Safety Organized Practice for Supervisors online course on February 10, 2021 but due to low enrollment UC Davis postponed this until May 2021. Alpine County participated in a CANS implementation pilot in the prior SIP period and in Year 2 have prioritized training related to the CANS as part of its efforts to implement California’s Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) and the Safety Organized Practice framework. A CANS training was held in December 2020 that included Alpine County Social Workers and a staff member from neighboring Mono County. ACHHS CWS staff were asked to complete a survey to assess how participation in the training would impact their practice. Following the training, staff reported that they understand how to use the CANS within and to monitor outcomes. Staff also agreed that the training would help them tailor services and supports to address the unique circumstances of youth and families living in Alpine County. The CANS is intended to help social workers identify the needs and of children and/or youth and their families. It provides a framework for understanding presenting issues and their impact and aids in the development of a case plan that is collaborative and targeted to the specific needs of the child and family. The County is now using the Safe Measures system, to support implementation of Structured Decision Making (SDM) and enhance case management. ACHHS Social workers have been using the Safe Measures SDM tool on paper and received access to the online system in November 2020. The system will help drive decision-making that is aligned with ACHHS’s goal to prevent or limit the entry of youth into the child welfare system. The following summarizes the main activities that have taken place around the “Training” element of this systemic factor since April 2020 (Action Step 9.2.a Packet Pg. 137 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 14  Through ACHHS’s contract with the Northern California Training Academy at the University of California, Davis ACHHS CWS staff have received targeted coaching on harm and danger statements, integrating SOP into MDTs, and collaborative case staffing.  As described above, on December 7 and 8, 2020 CWS social workers and staff from Mono County participated in a two-day training, The CANS: Overview, Case Planning and Preparation for Certification. The Social Services Program Manager/Deputy Public Guardian was certified in administering the CANS on February 8, 2021. Though implementation is expected to continue throughout the SIP period, this strategy has nonetheless been effective for improving two of the three systemic factors around which the SIP strategies are focused: Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training; and Agency Collaboration. Tools reported in the prior Progress Report are being integrated into practice, including using the CANS to ensure that case plan objectives leverage family and focus on priority needs identified. Action Step Status: Strategy 4 comprises three action steps. Action Step A, scheduled to be implemented between July 2019 and April 2024, was partially completed in 2019 as UC Davis was identified as the program that would be used to train ACHHS staff in SOP. Peggi Cooney, UC Davis Extension Instructor, has been retained to serve as a coach for ACCHS staff, which was determined to be a more effective approach than having ACHHS staff enroll in courses at UC Davis directly. In addition, ACHHS has introduced the SOP model to the County’s MDT and will begin integrating SOP’s focus on family and networks of support to prevent out-of-home placement and address case issues in a cross-system teaming environment. SOP training and coaching is expected to be ongoing, with Action Step A not being fully completed until the end of the SIP period. Progress has been made on Step B, evidenced by the development of a facilitation protocol for along with CWS staff obtaining certification in the CANS. Action Step C is underway with the development of the July 2020-July 2021 SIP Evaluation Plan approved by ACHHS. The SIP evaluation plan includes measuring if and how families are engaged in the SOP process to find solutions that ensure safety, permanency, and well-being. To that end, a survey was developed by SEI and approved by ACHHS for distribution to families that participate in Surveys will be collected by ACHHS staff and mailed to SEI for analysis. Survey data is not available at this time as no have taken place since survey development but is expected following the next in-person CFTM. All Action Steps are expected to occur as scheduled. Evaluation and Monitoring: Determining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness, development and utilization of evaluation tools, and monitoring of SOP programs and services has begun and will take place as scheduled through the end of the SIP period. SEI and ACHHS have defined initial, anticipated outcomes associated with this strategy in the System Improvement 9.2.a Packet Pg. 138 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 15 Plan Evaluation Plan that covers the period July 2020-June 2021. These include:  Increased use of SOP strategies and tools when working with families and within MDTs;  Families are engaged in the process to find solutions to ensure safety, permanency, and well- being; and  Barriers to implementation are identified and a plan for resolution is developed. These outcomes will be monitored through April 2024 per the SIP Table for this strategy. Strategy Develop an evaluation plan with an outside consultant to measure the effectiveness of contracted child abuse prevention funded services Analysis: Through development of the 2019-2024 System Improvement Plan, ACHHS identified the need for a comprehensive evaluation that could measure the effectiveness of CAPIT/PSSF2/CBCAP funded programs. SEI was contracted in October 2019 to develop and implement said evaluation plans. A copy of SEI’s proposal to conduct this work, including the framework and approach, was submitted to the State in the fall of 2019. Evaluation plans were established in Year 2 for all funded programs, covering the period July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021. These plans will be updated/revised annually each spring. Evaluation activities that align with these plans have been successfully executed to align with the SIP and the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) annual reporting activities. These evaluation activities are intended to provide ACHHS and stakeholders with the feedback needed to further understand and address outcomes and continuous quality improvement within the CWS program. Related technical assistance to support both ACHHS’ and provider capacity for evaluation was also provided during Year 2 and will be ongoing through the end of the current SIP period. Since the previous reporting period, ACHHS has  Approved evaluation plans developed by SEI for each of the CAPIT/CBCAP-funded programs to measure progress toward achievement of intended program outcomes. As part of the development of the evaluation plans, program-specific evaluation surveys and other data collection tools have been implemented to support a more complete understanding of funded programs achievement of desired outcomes; and  Continued to engage the Community of Practice established in Year 1 to review and collectively explore the Family StrengtheningTM Framework, share resources and opportunities to collaborate in support of child abuse prevention, and further develop an understanding of evaluation efforts. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community of Practice has also 2 Note that with the change to Strategy 3, evaluation activities around PSSF-funded programs will be focused on PSSF-aligned programs. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 139 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 16 been a tool for programs to consider adaptations and responses to families’ changing needs. Action Step Status: Strategy 5 comprises three action steps. As noted in the previous progress report, Action Step A, scheduled to be implemented between July 2019 and April 2020, was partially completed in October 2019 with the execution of the contract between ACHHS and SEI. The second part of Action Step A, described as “define outcome measures to monitor evaluation program effectiveness across CWS,” was addressed through development of the funded program-specific evaluation plans in summer 2020. Activities related to Action Step A will be ongoing throughout the entire SIP period, as evaluation plans, and data collection tools and approaches, will be reviewed and revised annually as necessary to account for programmatic changes within CAPIT and CBCAP programs. Action Steps B and C are in progress, although Step C was not scheduled to begin until April 2022. All CAPIT and CBCAP funded programs (Alpine County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Alpine Early Learning Center, Alpine Expanded Learning Program, Busy Bears Playschool, and Live Violence Free) began collecting data per their individualized evaluation plans in July 2020. Semi-annual progress reports were due on January 31st and this data has been reviewed. Feedback forms were sent to programs responding to data discrepancies, asking questions regarding any potential improvements, and noting progress towards milestones. An evaluation brief will be produced for each program in summer 2021, providing an understanding of progress towards achieving outcomes, relevant information gathered from qualitative data collection, and recommendations and considerations for both programs and ACHHS, as applicable. The latter will be used to support continuous quality improvement within CWS programming as outlined in Action Step C. Evaluation and Monitoring: Implementation of evaluation plans for each of the funded programs described in the paragraph above began in July 2020. Collection and analysis of data for the July 2020 to June 2021 period will take place as outlined in the aforementioned evaluation plans and be included in the 2021 OCAP Report for this period. As part of Action Step A, outcome and performance measures have been established at a programmatic level for each funded program. Those data collected and reported during the 2020-2021 contract period will be reviewed to refine evaluation efforts and potentially revise measures as necessary. It should be noted that due to the circumstances of the pandemic, service delivery has been significantly impacted in the County. Evaluation efforts and data collection have been adjusted to respond to new service delivery modalities, but it is expected that the results of this year’s evaluation efforts will likely be an anomaly in terms of the planned approach to future evaluation. Additional qualitative data will be gathered to provide context about programmatic responsiveness to family needs. Program-level outcomes will be monitored through April 2024 per the SIP Table for this strategy. Strategy Update the ACCHS Child Welfare Services Policies & Procedures Manual 9.2.a Packet Pg. 140 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 17 Analysis: ACHHS has identified the need for the CWS policy manual currently in use by Child Protective Services to be updated to reflect the new CWS policy as mandated by state and federal legislation. This will be a contracted project, with the intent to engage a vendor to develop a new Policy and Procedures Manual that can subsequently be updated during each SIP period. A potential vendor was identified in 2019 to provide these services; however, that vendor was later determined not to be an appropriate fit for this project. Implementation of this strategy was thus postponed to Year 2 of the current SIP period via the April 2020 SIP Progress Report. During Year 2, key informant interviews were conducted with ACHHS staff by SEI. During those interviews, some staff provided suggestions for manual improvements, such as simplifying the manual and making it more succinct, utilizing bullet points, adding page numbers, indexing it by case type, and creating an electronic version such as a PDF that could be pinned to their desktops and easily searched. These recommendations will be shared with the identified vendor once one is selected. ACHHS staff did identify another possible vendor in 2020, but due to limited staff capacity caused by increased COVID- 19 responsibilities and the need to address additional State-mandates (e.g. AB 2083 and FURS), it is not expected that a contract will be executed during Year 2 as planned. Action Step Status: Strategy 6 comprises four action steps. Given the difficulty in identifying an appropriate vendor to facilitate strategy implementation, all four action steps were revised as noted in the relevant Strategy Table in the April 2020 SIP Progress Report. It is anticipated that Action Steps A-C will each need to be pushed back another year, with the manual update to be started in spring of 2022 pending the resolution of COVID-19 in the county. This update is reflected in the amended SIP 5-Year Chart. Evaluation and Monitoring: Evaluation activities around implementation of this strategy will begin in April 2022, or upon execution of a contract with a vendor to begin work on updating the Policy and Procedures Manual. Strategy Contract with another California county for help desk and data clean up assistance in CWS/CMS Analysis: During development of the 2019-2024 SIP, ACHHS identified the need for data cleanup and related data management activities within the CWS/CMS program in order to support the accurate and timely delivery of CWS utilization and permit an easier transition to the new CWS-CARES system. ACHHS does not have the existing personnel to maintain a CWS/CMS help desk, so the department determined that contracting with another California county to serve as the Alpine Help Desk was the best option for the provision of these needed services. During Year 1, ACHHS contracted with El Dorado County to provide these services. Data cleanup and help-desk activities began in April 2020 and have been provided by El Dorado County Child Protective Services IT Department Coordinator Karen Anda. Support provided by Ms. Anda during Year 2 includes 9.2.a Packet Pg. 141 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 18 data clean-up and deduplication activities within CWS/CMS, providing help desk services such as facilitating password resets and authorizing system access to new users, and offering trainings for key ACHHS staff. The first training is anticipated to be held in March 2021 and will focus on providing a CWS/CMS overview for new users, instruction on how to enter CANS assessments into the CARES System for recently CANS-certified ACHHS staff, and best practices for documenting CSEC and Child and Family Team Meetings within CWS/CMS. As a result of data clean-up activities, as of February 3, 2021 Alpine County has zero duplicate clients and zero duplicate Substitute Care Providers within the system. Action Step Status: Strategy 7 comprises four action steps. Action Step A was completed on February 20, 2020 through an MOU executed between ACHHS and El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. Step B began as scheduled, and no revisions to the timeline included in the approved SIP are anticipated for this strategy. Evaluation and Monitoring: Outcome and performance measures to monitor data cleanup and help desk efforts were scheduled to be defined in April 2021. However, with execution of the contract with El Dorado being completed in February 2020, SEI was able to define outcomes associated with this strategy in the System Improvement Plan Evaluation Plan that covers the period July 2020-2021. These comprise:  Data within the CWS/CMS is deduplicated, reliable, and validated  ACHHS staff feel prepared and equipped to enter CWS data into applicable systems  All applicable data is regularly entered into appropriate CWS/CMS systems These outcomes will be monitored through April 2024 per the SIP Table for this strategy. OBSTACLES AND BARRIERS TO FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION As described in the previous SIP Progress Report, several external factors have the potential to affect ACHHS’s progress in SIP implementation. During winter months, sections of Alpine County can become isolated due to unsafe travel conditions, which has and continues to be a challenge for in-person trainings and coaching. In order to support clients, funded programs are strategically located in the County to allow for accessibility by the majority of County residents. ACHHS staff also utilize remote and teleconferencing technology to connect with clients, but internet access and connectivity is limited in some parts of the county. Therefore, clients are supported throughout the winter months by social workers who travel for face- to-face visits within and outside the county whenever necessary and possible. Social workers also collaborate with other child welfare agencies to ensure clients who are placed out of county receive support and services. For example, ACHHS has an MOU with Calaveras County to provide Emergency Response services to clients on the west side of the Sierras. The onset and escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social distancing and stay-at-home 9.2.a Packet Pg. 142 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 19 orders have changed the reality in which ACHHS executes its mission. The agency has adjusted the way it conducts work and implements training by limiting in-person interactions and utilizing virtual technologies as the primary mode for conducting these activities. As described in an All County Letter 20-25 from March 21, 2020 case workers are making child- and family-specific decisions to determine if face-to-face visits are necessary while the state has restrictions in place; ACHHS staff continues to perform in-person visits within the framework provided in the All County Letter. ACHHS staff have also taken on additional, COVID-related responsibilities, such as providing basic services and assistance to residents of Alpine County impacted by the pandemic and organizing, supporting, and staffing COVID testing and vaccination activities. Implementation of additional State-mandates, such as AB 2083 and FURS, have further limited staff capacity to engage in system improvement activities. While it is anticipated that some capacity issues will resolve as more of the county becomes vaccinated, the long-term impacts of the pandemic on Alpine families will continue to affect ACHHS staff priorities and availability past the official end of the pandemic. Staff capacity will additionally continue to be impacted as new State-mandates are released. PROMISING PRACTICES/ OTHER SUCCESSES Several promising practices contributing positively to SIP strategies have been achieved in the past year and are summarized below.  In summer 2020, ACHHS expanded its contract with SEI, the evaluation and monitoring consultant, to include providing targeted assistance around several key strategies, specifically 1, 2, and 7. During this same time, SEI and ACHHS in collaboration created the System Improvement Evaluation Plan, covering the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. This plan, to be updated annually, describes the SIP goals and strategies; outlines evaluation questions; and identifies inputs, outputs, and activities needed to achieve short- and long-term outcomes for each strategy.  In December 2020, ACHHS began working on the AB 2083 MOU to create a trauma-informed system of care for children and youth. such as this require diverting staff time and other resources from primary SIP strategies, The System of Care MOU is an added requirement of the state that is aligned with SIP Strategies 1 and 4. Mandated activities however, ACHHS is committed to creating a trauma-informed and integrated system of care and sees the completion of the MOU as an additional strategy toward that goal. ACHHS established an Interagency Leadership Team (ILT) to develop each section of the MOU, which is expected to be completed by April 2021.  In January 2021, the Social Worker IV was promoted to Social Services Program Manager/Deputy Public Guardian and the county expects to add an additional social worker to its staff in the coming months. This additional capacity will help the county provide services to families in need, particularly as the county recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 143 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 20  As of February 2021, the Social Services Program Manager/Deputy Public Guardian now certified to administer the CANS. CWS staff continue to receive coaching on implementing the SOP framework. Over the next reporting period, ACHHS will begin integrating the CANS into to ensure case plans address the priority needs identified in the CANS. OUTCOME MEASURES NOT MEETING STATE/NATIONAL STANDARDS A review of Q3 2020 data, provided by Outcomes and Accountability Bureau Social Services Consultant Henry Franklin on February 3, 2020, was conducted to identify any measures for which ACCHS was not meeting National or Compliance Standards. One measure, 3-S2, did not meet National or Compliance Standards for the period 10/1/18-9/30/19.  3-S2 (Recurrence of maltreatment) I Most recent performance: 33.3%, N/CS: 9.1% The 33% noted above represents one case of maltreatment recurrence. Alpine County cannot provide additional information on this case in a public-facing document such as the SIP Progress Report, as the small sample size could lead to identification of impacted or associated individuals. Trends over time are not discussed due to a scarcity of child welfare cases and the resulting inability to draw meaningful conclusions. However, it is worth noting that, as described in the previous year’s SIP Progress Report, two measures were noted as failing to meet National or Compliance standards. Both measures, 2B-10 Day Timely Response and Visits Out of Home, now meet or exceed the National or Compliance standard. WELFARE/PROBATION PLACEMENT INITIATIVES On January 28, 2020 ACHHS, Child Protection Services and Alpine County Probation Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1. The MOU describes the collaborative response the agencies will take when dual status youth are identified. In implementing this collaborative response, the agencies strive to achieve the following common goals:  Serve dual status youth more effectively and efficiently by early identification and providing coordinated services in the least restrictive manner and before further penetration into either system.  Outline specific tasks of each agency relative to dual status youth.  Provide increased access to targeted, evidence-based services for dual status youth that will address their individualized needs, including those that address trauma. The agencies will hold case staffings to discuss the needs of the youth and their family and determine the appropriate course for the case, including diverting the case from formal adjudication in the delinquency court. Alpine County has had a very low number of dual status cases over the past decade, but will implement strategies outlined in the MOU as cases arise. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 21 In addition, the Probation Department engaged an external organization to complete an evaluation of the department’s staffing needs. This report will be used to inform future staffing decisions within the Department. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 145 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 22 Priority Outcome Measure or Systemic Factor: Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training - Implementation of identified strategies to support staff and providers in intervention and prevention activities to address the circumstances leading to youth and families entering child welfare services (CSA, pg. 38). National Standard: N/A CSA Baseline Performance: N/A Target Improvement Goal: Year 1 (April 15, 2019 -April 12, 2020): Contract with the Northern Regional Training Academy to provide Safety Organized Practice (SOP) training for CWS staff and begin defining outcome measures to monitor program effectiveness. Identify and contract with an outside organization to implement trauma informed practice. Define initial outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness for select strategies. Year 2 (April 15, 2020 -April 14, 2021): Implement SOP and partner with UC Davis (or similar organization) to develop SOP protocols. Begin implementation of trauma informed practices and systems. Year 3 (April 15, 2021-April 14, 2022): Full implementation of Safety Organized Practice (SOP) and Structured Decision Making (SDM) within CPS and Probation, and continue to monitor program effectiveness. Continue implementation of trauma informed practices and systems. Year 4 (April 15, 2022 -April 14, 2023): Continue to meet timelines related to CWS policy and procedure updates. Continue to meet timelines related to CWS policy and procedure updates. Begin evaluation of trauma informed practice program effectiveness. Continue to monitor program effectiveness of SOP. Year 5 (April 15, 2023 -April 14, 2024): Evaluate and monitor SOP programs and services through a contract for evaluation services, and continue to meet timelines related to CWS policy and procedure updates. Continue evaluation of trauma informed practice program effectiveness. Continue to monitor program effectiveness of SOP. 3 The 5-year SIP Chart was updated in 2020 to summarize all information from the Strategy Tables as the version submitted with the original SIP excluded some strategies. This was corrected via the April 6, 2020 Progress Report. Note that goals associated with strategies were listed under only one systemic factor, although progress toward goal achievement may be applicable to more than one systemic factor. The following Strategy Tables indicate all systemic factors addressed by each strategy. All changes made during the 2020 Progress Report were indicated with strikethroughs (deletion) and underlines/italics (additions). That same formatting is applied in this 2021 Progress Report but is specific to proposed changes that occurred after approval of the 2020 Progress Report; changes made in the 2020 Progress Report are incorporated into this report with no formatting. 5-Year SIP Chart2 9.2.a Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 23 Priority Outcome Measure or Systemic Factor: Service Array Agency Collaboration – Implementation of identified strategies to support agency collaboration with County Probation, other County agencies, Tribal service partners and local provider agencies in intervention and prevention activities to address the circumstances leading to youth and families entering child welfare services (CSA, pg. 38). National Standard: N/ A CSA Baseline Performance: N/ A Target Improvement Goal: Year 1 (April 15, 2019 -April 12, 2020): Contract with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) to collaboratively develop a comprehensive CSEC policy, protocol, and training program with the Washoe Tribe and Alpine County. Develop an operational protocol and a memorandum of understanding between specified agencies operating as a multi-disciplinary team. Year 2 (April 15, 2020-April 14, 2021): In partnership with the Washoe Tribe and TLPI identify and implement a culturally appropriate community outreach program. Determine feasibility of contract with Lilliput Families for guardianship and post-adoptive services, and implement family support, family preservation, time-limited family reunification services, and guardianship and post- adoptive services in Alpine County. Begin defining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness for PSSF-aligned activities. Year 3 (April 15, 2021-April 14, 2022): Continue implementation of family support, family preservation, time-limited family reunification services, and guardianship and post- adoptive services in Alpine County. Continue defining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness for PSSF- aligned activities. Year 4 (April 15, 2022 -April 14, 2023): In partnership with the Washoe Tribe, TLPI, and an outside evaluation consultant develop outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness. Continue defining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness for PSSF-aligned activities and evaluate and monitor programs and services. Year 5 (April 15, 2023 -April 14, 2024): Continue to evaluate and monitor CSEC programs and services through a contract for evaluation services. Continue defining outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness for PSSF-aligned activities and evaluate and monitor programs and services. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 147 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 24 Priority Outcome Measure or Systemic Factor: Quality Assurance System – Implementation of a contracted evaluation plan with an outside consultant to measure the effectiveness of contracted child abuse prevention fund services (CSA, pg. 39). National Standard: N/A CSA Baseline Performance: N/A Target Improvement Goal: Year 1 (April 15, 2019 -April 12, 2020): Identify a vendor to develop a comprehensive evaluation program for child welfare services and CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF-aligned programs. Define initial outcome and performance measures. Identify a County to contract with to assist with or develop a comprehensive plan to address data issues within CWS/CMS to support CWS program and migration to CWS-CARES. Year 2 (July 1, 2020 -April 14, 2021): Implement the evaluation program to be incorporated into CWS program reporting to include the annual SIP update and OCAP report. Identify and contract with a vendor to update the existing child welfare services manual of policies and procedures, to include a mechanism for at least annual updates. Implement the data-cleanup project and CWS/CMS help-desk activities to ensure fidelity within CWS program. Year 3 (April 15, 2021-April 14, 2022): Define outcome and performance measures to monitor evaluation program effectiveness across CWS programs. Continue to implement the evaluation program to be incorporated into CWS program reporting to include the annual SIP update and OCAP report. Identify and contract with a vendor to update the existing child welfare services manual of policies and procedures, to include a mechanism for at least annual updates. Implement the process to update the existing child welfare services manual of policies and procedures, and evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to ensure implementation deadlines are met. Continue to implement the data- cleanup project and CWS/CMS help-desk activities to ensure fidelity within CWS program, and define outcome measures to monitor data clean-up efforts. Year 4 (April 15, 2022 -April 14, 2023): Evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to implement change processes to support continuous quality assurance/improvement (QA/QI) within the CWS program. Implement the process to update the existing child welfare services manual of policies and procedures, and evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to ensure implementation deadlines are met. Define timelines for the completion of updates to the child welfare services manual of policies and procedures and monitor progress and continue to evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to ensure implementation deadlines are met. Continue to define outcome measures to monitor data clean-up effort and evaluate and monitor program effectiveness. Year 5 (April 15, 2023 -April 14, 2024): Continue to evaluate and monitor QA/QI program and outcomes to ensure fidelity of the implemented evaluation model. Define timelines for the completion of updates to the child welfare services manual of policies and procedures and monitor progress and continue to 9.2.a Packet Pg. 148 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 25 evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to ensure implementation deadlines are met. Monitor CWS manual update by working with the contracted vendor to ensure implementation deadlines are met. Continue to define outcome measures to monitor data clean-up effort and evaluate and monitor program effectiveness. 9.2.a Packet Pg. 149 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 26 Strategy 1: Trauma Informed Practice will be implemented within ACHHS and as a model for other County partner agencies CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training & Service Array Agency Collaboration CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Identify and contract with an outside organization to assist ACHHS in the development of a comprehensive program to implement trauma informed practices and systems within Alpine County. Define outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness through a contract for evaluation services. July 2019 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director B. Implement Trauma informed practices and systems within ACHHS to increase provider knowledge of trauma informed care, to decrease staff issues related to vicarious trauma and integrate trauma informed processes into child welfare services. July 2020 April 2022 CWS Director, Deputy Director and Staff C. Evaluate ACHHS trauma informed practices program effectiveness and engage County, Tribal, and Community Partners to explore a countywide, Trauma Informed system and systems of care through a contract for ` including pre and post knowledge tests, staff surveys and increased use of trauma informed practice in child welfare services. July 2022 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 150 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 27 Strategy 2: The CSEC Program and Protocol will be implemented within ACHSS in partnership with County Probation, the Washoe Tribe and Tribal Law and Policy Institute. CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training & Service Array Agency Collaboration CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Expand contract with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) to collaboratively develop a comprehensive CSEC policy, protocol, and training program with the Washoe Tribe and Alpine County. July 2019 June 2020 CWS Director, Deputy Director and Staff B. Develop an operational protocol and a memorandum of understanding between specified agencies operating as a multi- disciplinary team for the provision of services for CSEC victims. July 2019 June 2020 CWS Director and Deputy Director C. In partnership with the Washoe Tribe and TLPI identify and implement a culturally appropriate community outreach program. This collaborative effort will support efforts to address CSEC and Human Trafficking within Alpine County. April 2020 June 2021 CWS Director, Deputy Director and Staff D. In partnership with the Washoe Tribe, TLPI, and an outside evaluation consultant develop outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness, such as pre and posttest of community and staff knowledge of CSEC issues; and community and staff satisfaction surveys related to trainings. April 2022 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 151 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 28 Strategy 3: Implementation of PSSF Identified Aligned Activities in Alpine County through contracted providers and ACHHS. CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Staff, Caregiver, and Provider Training & Service Array Agency Collaboration CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Determine feasibility of contract with Lilliput Families an outside organization for guardianship and post- adoptive services. April 2020 April 2021 CWS Director, Deputy Director and Staff B. Implement family support, family preservation, time-limited family reunification services, and guardianship and post- adoptive services in Alpine County. These activities will include services for reunification, family support, family preservation and permanency. April 2020 April 2022 CWS Deputy Director and Staff C. Define outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness. April 2020 April 2024 CWS Deputy Director and Staff D. Evaluate and monitor programs and services through a contract for evaluation services, including pre and post knowledge tests, and staff and community based surveys. April 2022 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 152 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 29 Strategy 4: Full implementation of Safety Organized Practice (SOP) in ACHHS CWS and CSW activities with providers and families engaged in child welfare services. CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Staff, Caregiver and Provider Training & Service Array Agency Collaboration CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Identify programs to train ACHHS staff in SOP and begin full implementation within Alpine County. Safety Organized Practice (SOP) will be part of the County MDT that meets to address youth and families at risk for CPS interventions within Alpine County. July 2019 April 2024 CWS Deputy Director and Staff B. Implement SOP and partner with UC Davis (or similar organization) to develop SOP protocols. April 2020 April 2022 CWS Deputy Director and Staff C. Define outcome measures to identify and monitor program effectiveness. Evaluate and monitor SOP programs and services through a contract for evaluation services, including pre and post knowledge tests, and staff and community based surveys. April 2019 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 153 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 30 Strategy 5: Develop an evaluation plan with an outside consultant to measure the effectiveness of contracted child abuse prevention funded services. CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Quality Assurance System CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Identify and contract with a vendor to develop a comprehensive evaluation program for child welfare services and CAPIT /CBCAP /PSSF-aligned programs. Define outcome and performance measures to monitor evaluation program effectiveness across CWS programs. July 2019 April 2024 CWS Director, Deputy Director and Staff B. Implement the evaluation program to be incorporated into CWS program reporting to include the annual SIP update and OCAP report. July 2020 April 2022 CWS Deputy Director and Staff C. Evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to implement change processes to support continuous quality improvement within the CWS program. April 2022 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 154 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 31 Strategy 6: Update Child Welfare Services Policies & Procedures Manual CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Quality Assurance System CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Identify and contract with a vendor to update the existing child welfare services manual of policies and procedures, to include a mechanism for at least annual updates. July 2020 April 2021 April 2022 CWS Director, Deputy Director and Staff B. Implement the process to update the existing child welfare services manual of policies and procedures April 2021 April 2022 April 2022 April 2023 CWS Deputy Director and Staff C. Define timelines for the completion of updates to the child welfare services manual of policies and procedures and monitor progress. April 2022 April 2023 April 2023 April 2024 CWS Deputy Director and Staff D. Evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted vendor to ensure implementation deadlines are met. April 2021 April 2022 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 155 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page I 32 Strategy 7: Contract with another California County for help desk and data clean up assistance in CWS/CMS CAPIT Applicable Outcome Measure(s) and/or Systemic Factor(s): Quality Assurance System CBCAP PSSF N/A Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Capped Allocation Project Action Steps: Implementation Date: Completion Date: Person Responsible: A. Identify a County to contract with to assist with or develop a comprehensive plan to address data issues within CWS/CMS to support CWS program and migration to CWS-CARES. July 2019 April 2020 CWS Director, Deputy Director, and Staff B. Implement the data- cleanup project and CWS/CMS help-desk activities to ensure fidelity within CWS program. April 2020 April 2022 CWS Deputy Director and Staff C. Define outcome and performance measures to monitor data cleanup efforts and CWS/CMS activities. April 2021 April 2024 CWS Deputy Director and Staff D. Evaluate and monitor program effectiveness by working with the contracted QA/QI vendor to ensure data integrity within CWS/CMS and CWS program. April 2022 April 2024 CWS Director and Deputy Director 9.2.a Packet Pg. 156 Attachment: Alpine County SIP PR - Final 6.17.21 (Request approval of the 2020 System Improvement Plan annual update report.) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Simis, Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Sarah Simis, Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management TITLE: Presentation by Nobel Grand Humbug of the Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827 of E. Clampus Vitus Jordan Smith regarding a request to place historical plaques in Heritage Park for Jedediah Smith and Peter Ranne. SUMMARY: Snowshoe Thompson Chapter #1827 of The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus has requested approval to place historical plaques in the Markleeville Heritage Park. E. Clampus Vitus will be responsible for any ongoing maintenance needed for the plaques. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve placement of the plaques. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: The proposed language on both plaques is attached to this agenda item. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: 10.1 Packet Pg. 157 ---PAGE BREAK--- Snowshoe Thompson #1827 Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus. Is requesting permission to erect two monuments, one for Jedediah smith and one for Peter Ranne in Heritage Park or a possible alternate location of Alpine County’s choosing. Below is a suggested location in the park. There is currently a plaque for Jacob Marklee on the south end of the marked area near Hwy 4 that we put up a couple years ago. We have been informed that there may be a good deal of construction occurring in this area in the next year or so. If there is an alternate location to permanently or temporarily place the plaques until the construction is complete, we are open to suggestions. Monument type. We have two different mounting options for the plaques. We can mount them to a large stone like the one that was provided for us that the Jacob Marklee Plaque is mounted to. Alternatively, we can pour in place a concrete monument with the plaques embedded in it (see photo below). 10.1.a Packet Pg. 158 Attachment: Markleeville Plaque proposal_ (9:30 AM E Clampus Vitus re monuments in Heritage Park) ---PAGE BREAK--- Below are proofs of the plaques from the Casting company. 10.1.a Packet Pg. 159 Attachment: Markleeville Plaque proposal_ (9:30 AM E Clampus Vitus re monuments in Heritage Park) ---PAGE BREAK--- JEDEDIAH SMITH JEDEDIAH SMITH WAS BORN ON JANUARY 6, 1799 IN JERICHO, NEW YORK. AS A BOY, SMITH HAD A LOVE FOR THE OUTDOORS AND HUNTING. HE AL- SO ENJOYED READING ABOUT GREAT MOUNTAIN MEN SUCH AS KIT CAR- SON, DANIEL BOONE, JIM BRIDGER, AND LEWIS AND CLARK. IN 1822, AT THE AGE OF 23, SMITH WOULD FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS BOY- HOOD HEROES AND BEGIN A NINE-YEAR ADVENTURE OF EXPLORING AND TRAPPING IN THE NEW AMERICAN WEST. IN 1827, SMITH LEAD A GROUP OF MEN, CONTRACTED BY THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FUR COMPANY, FROM THE GREAT SALT LAKE INTO THE SOUTHERN PARTS OF CALIFORNIA. IN MAY OF THAT YEAR, SMITH NEEDED TO LEAVE THE GROUP AND HEAD BACK TO THE SALT LAKE AREA TO REACH A RENDEZVOUS BY JULY 1. SMITH WOULD BE FORCED TO MAKE HIS WAY OVER THE SNOWY SIERRA NEVADA RANGE, ON A ROUTE THAT MOST LIKELY PASSED THROUGH THE CURRENT AREA OF ALPINE COUNTY. SMITH’S JOURNAL ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR INTERPRETATION, AND THE EXACT COURSE THAT WAS TRAVELED IS UNKNOWN. MANY HISTORIANS BELIEVE THAT SMITH TRAVELED UP A PROMINENT MOUNTAIN RIVER SYSTEM TO EBBETTS PASS, AND THEN MADE HIS WAY DOWN THE EAST- ERN SLOPE ON A ROUTE THAT TOOK HIM JUST SOUTH OF WALKER LAKE. THE TRIP WOULD ADD ANOTHER DISTINCTION TO SMITH’S REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY MAKING HIM THE FIRST NON-NATIVE TO CROSS THE SIERRA NEVADA RANGE. ON MAY 27, 1831, SMITH WAS AMBUSHED AND KILLED BY A PARTY OF 20 MEN. LEGEND HOLDS THAT SMITH FOUGHT WITH SUCH BRAVERY THAT HIS ATTACKERS TREATED HIS BODY WITH GREAT HONOR AND RESPECT. DEDICATED JULY 24, 2021 (2026) BY THE SNOWSHOE THOMPSON CHAPTER 1827 THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ORDER OF E CLAMPUS VITUS® 10.1.b Packet Pg. 160 Attachment: Jedediah Smith FINAL FINAL (9:30 AM E Clampus Vitus re monuments in Heritage Park) ---PAGE BREAK--- PETER RANNE IN 1826, PETER RANNE WOULD JOIN THE COMPANY OF FOURTEEN OTHER MEN CONTRACTED BY THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FUR COMPANY AND BEGIN A SOUTHWEST EXPLORATION FROM THE GREAT SALT LAKE IN SEARCH OF ABUNDANT BEAVER TRAPPING AREAS. THE GROUP CROSSED THE BORDERS OF THE CURRENT STATE OF NEVADA NEAR THE PRESENT LOCATION OF MESQUITE AS THEY MADE THEIR WAY TOWARDS THE COAST. UPON ENTERING CALIFORNIA, THE GROUP EXPLORED NORTH- WARD INTO THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY WHERE THEY WOULD SPEND SEV- ERAL MONTHS TRAPPING. EVENTUALLY THE GROUP MADE THEIR WAY NORTH INTO OREGON. IT WAS THERE THAT RANNE AND FOURTEEN OTH- ER MEN WOULD BE KILLED IN AN AMBUSH. LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT RANNE, AND HE MAY HAVE BEEN LOST TO HISTORY IF NOT FOR THE JOURNAL ENTRIES OF FELLOW EXPLORER HARRISON G. ROGERS, AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FUR COMPANY REC- ORDS. THESE RECORDS INDICATED THAT RANNE WAS A “MAN OF COLOR,” AND THAT HE RECEIVED PAY EQUAL TO THAT OF THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PARTY. RANNE AND THE OTHER MEN WERE NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FUR COMPANY, BUT WERE FREE MOUNTAIN MEN, WHO SOLD THEIR FURS TO THE FIRM FOR A PRICE OF $3 PER POUND. RANNE WOULD BE THE FIRST MAN OF AFRICAN DESCENT TO BOTH ENTER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MODERN STATE OF NEVADA AND TO REACH CALIFORNIA BY LAND. HE WOULD SUCCESSFULLY TRAVEL ACROSS THE SOON-TO-BE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FROM ITS SOUTHERN TERRITORIES TO ITS NORTHERN BORDER. LIKE MANY MOUNTAIN MEN DURING THE 1800s, RANNE WOULD SURVIVE GREAT HARDSHIPS AND DIE YOUNG, YET HE WOULD ALSO LIVE LIFE AS A FREE MAN IN THE MOUNTAINS OF THE AMERICAN WEST. DEDICATED JULY 24, 2021 (6026) BY THE SNOWSHOE THOMPSON CHAPTER 1827 THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ORDER OF E CLAMPUS VITUS® 10.1.c Packet Pg. 161 Attachment: Peter Ranne FINAL FINAL (9:30 AM E Clampus Vitus re monuments in Heritage Park) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Gail St.James, Behavioral Health Director DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Nani Ellis, Fiscal and Administration Supervisor TITLE: Resolution to approve appointment of Nichole Williamson as acting Behavioral Health Services Director effective 7/8/2021 as the formal signing agent for Behavioral Health Services until further notice. SUMMARY: Per Nichole Williamson, CAO/HHS Director, as of July 8, 2021 Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is in need of an authorized signer and acting director. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Resolution to approve appointment of Nichole Williamson as acting Behavioral Health Services Director effective 7/8/2021 as the formal signing agent for Behavioral Health Services until further notice. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: N/A ID 4160 10.2 Packet Pg. 162 ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVAL OF INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR WHEREAS, as of July 8, 2021 Behavioral Health Services requires an acting Director with signature authority; and WHEREAS, the County Administrative Officer is available to perform these tasks as needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE Board of Supervisors of the County of Alpine, State of California, do hereby approve appointment of Nichole Williamson as acting Behavioral Health Services Director effective 7/8/2021 as the formal signing agent for Behavioral Health Services until further notice. Terry Woodrow, Chair Board of Supervisors, County of Alpine, State of California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk Margaret Long, County Counsel & Ex Officio Clerk to the Board of Supervisors By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk 10.2 Packet Pg. 163 ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Simis, Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Sarah Simis, Deputy CAO to Personnel and Risk Management TITLE: Closed Session: Conference With Labor Negotiator - (GC§ § 54954.5 And 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Margaret Long. Employee Organization: Alpine County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA), UDW Homecare Providers Union (IHSS) SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Personnel 12.1 Packet Pg. 164