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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute State Agreement No. 25-10804 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to participate in a pilot program to review and utilize the CDPH Climate Integration Spectrum Tool, Companion Guide, and Worksheet for preplanning, planning, and/or implementing the County of Monterey’s Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), for a term upon execution through August 31, 2026 for a total Agreement amount of $30,000;
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute any and all ancillary, related, or correlating documents necessary to effectuate the execution and administration of State Agreement No. 25-10804, including non-substantive amendments, assignments, and related instruments consistent with the terms approved by the Board; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments up to 10% ($3,000) of the original contract amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services, and does not exceed a maximum amount of $33,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute State Agreement No. 25-10804 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to participate in a pilot program to review and utilize the CDPH Climate Integration Spectrum Tool, Companion Guide, and Worksheet for preplanning, planning, and/or implementing the County of Monterey’s Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), for a term upon execution through August 31, 2026 for a total Agreement amount of $30,000;
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute any and all ancillary, related, or correlating documents necessary to effectuate the execution and administration of State Agreement No. 25-10804, including non-substantive amendments, assignments, and related instruments consistent with the terms approved by the Board; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments up to 10% ($3,000) of the original contract amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services, and does not exceed a maximum amount of $33,000.
SUMMARY:
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) invited Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs) to participate in a pilot project to review and provide feedback on a draft Climate Integration Spectrum tool, which is intended to help jurisdictions incorporate climate planning and resiliency into their Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) processes. The Health Department, through the Office of Equity and in collaboration with the Population Health team, expressed interest and was selected to participate in the pilot.
Participation in the pilot will involve Health Department staff reviewing the draft tool and providing recommendations and feedback to CDPH. There is no requirement to implement the tool during the current CHNA or CHIP cycles; rather, the pilot will help inform CDPH’s refinement of the tool prior to its planned statewide release later this year.
DISCUSSION:
The Health Department is currently exploring the relationship between climate resiliency, population health, and health equity. Participation in this pilot project provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of a statewide planning resource while assessing how climate considerations may be incorporated into future local public health planning processes.
Through this effort, staff will evaluate how the Climate Integration Spectrum tool could potentially support future CHNA and CHIP activities by integrating climate-related impacts into broader community health strategies. Feedback provided by participating LHJs will assist CDPH in refining the tool to ensure it is practical and effective for use by health departments across California.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Offices of the County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by the CDPH. The related revenue and appropriations are included in the Health Department FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget., and in the FY 2026-27 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This recommendation supports the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan by advancing Strategic Goal A: Well-Being and Quality of Life through improved planning for health and well-being during a changing climate, and Strategic Goal C: Safe and Resilient Communities by strengthening the Health Department’s ability to support residents in maintaining their health and stability during times of need, especially during natural disasters.
Mark a check next to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
__X_ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
__X_ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Vicente Lara, Public Health Program Manager II, 755-4390
Approved by: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
State Agreement No. 25-10804
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