TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Sonoma County
RECOMMENDATION
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Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 220331B with Sonoma County for a maximum of $250,000 for the term May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 to provide care and housing for court-ordered youth.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Agreement provides services for the custody, care and supervision of youth realigned from the State division of Juvenile Justice or who were otherwise eligible for commitment to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) prior to its closure.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Probation, 14200-00
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
The contract amount has been included in the FY 22-23 Recommended budget and will be budgeted accordingly in the succeeding fiscal year.
Consequences if not approved:
If the agreement is not approved, the County is not able to provide the required care and treatment services with existing staff and Juvenile programs.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Senate Bill 823 (2020), began the closure of the state's Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), realigning those state functions to the County governments. Under SB 823, DJJ intake closed for most youth on July 1, 2021 and counties became fully responsible for housing, programming and treatment of youth at their offense and needs levels who can no longer be committed to DJJ.
Welfare & Institutions Code (WIC) Section(s) 1990-1995 establishe...
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