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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a non-standard Participant Agreement with Everyone’s Harvest to participate in the Alisal Certified Farmers’ Market 2021 from August 31, 2021 through October 12, 2021; and
b. Approve the non-standard risk and liability provisions, as recommended by the Director of Health; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute up to three (3) future Participant Agreements, extending the term by one (1) year each, subject to County Counsel approval, and provided the terms of the Agreement remain substantially the same.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a non-standard Participant Agreement with Everyone’s Harvest to participate in the Alisal Certified Farmers’ Market 2021 from August 31, 2021 through October 12, 2021; and
b. Approve the non-standard risk and liability provisions, as recommended by the Director of Health; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute up to three (3) future Participant Agreements, extending the term by one (1) year each, subject to County Counsel approval, and provided the terms of the Agreement remain substantially the same.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau will attend the Alisal Farmers’ Market on a weekly basis, Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm, during the Fall 2021 season. The Early Childhood Services Team, supporting the Children’s System of Care, will offer a community Pop-up Play Group to provide Monterey County parents and young children with information and education regarding behavioral health resources. In addition, the Early Childhood Services Team will provide the following:
• Information on dyadic play and attachment tenants to support overall child and parent relationships in our communities using creativity, wonder and exploration.
• Information on attachment and relational concepts, including maternal mental health resource information.
• Opportunities to sign up for additional groups with emphasis on strengthening the parent and child relationship to build bonding and attachment by engaging in additional interactions in a playful bilingual community setting.
This Agreement contains the following non-standard provisions: County of Monterey shall release and hold harmless Everyone’s Harvest from all claims of negligence and shall assume risk of liability.
This work supports the following Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Initiative: 1. Empower the community to improve health. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
There are no fiscal provisions included in this Agreement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services, promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Rayna Patel, Management Analyst II, 759-6938
Approved by:
______________________________Date:____________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Participant Agreement
Rules and Regulations
Vendor Liability Waiver