Title
Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2024.16 seeking to establish on-site mental health services for children and families served at the SHARE Center and to modify the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salinas to require advance notice, input and agreement by the Board of Supervisors when there is a proposed change to the operator of the SHARE Center.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2024.16;
b. Provide direction on a preferred referral processing option:
i. Proceed with completion of referral as outlined in preliminary report;
ii. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by Board;
iii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and anticipated effort for completion; or
iv. Rescind referral.
c. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background:
Board Referral No. 2024.16 was assigned on December 3, 2024, to the Health Department, County Counsel, and County Administrative Office, to explore the need and opportunity to provide on site mental health services to families and individuals being served at the SHARE Center. Additionally, the referral requests modifications to the MOU between the County of Monterey and the City of Salinas for the operation of the SHARE Center, to ensure the Board of Supervisors is consulted prior to making any changes to the operation of the Center, and to require annual reporting of SHARE Center activities to the Board of Supervisors.
Project Description:
The SHARE Center is operated by the County of Monterey through its Department of Social Services in partnership with the City of Salinas. After a recent Reques...
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