Sacramento County Community Corrections Partnership Meeting - June 12, 2024

Note: The meeting transcript indicates the meeting took place on May 30, 2024, but the provided metadata states June 12, 2024. This summary uses the date from the metadata as instructed.

The Sacramento County Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) held its regular meeting, chaired by Yarber, with a quorum present. The meeting covered updates on the advisory board, a change to live streaming practices, formation of a Prop 47 local advisory committee for a grant application, discussion of community safety survey findings, and preparation for the 2024 AB 109 plan update. The meeting was live streamed on Metro Cable and open to public comment.

Item 1: Community Corrections Partnership Advisory Board Update

Staff member Laura Foster reported that the CCP Advisory Board (CCPAB) has a new member (Tiana Hammock from Social Services) and a new vice chair (Joe Crest from Public Defender's Office). The board has met at least once since the last CCP meeting. Two ad hoc committees (racial disparities and crime survivor outreach) are on pause due to work on the community safety project.

Item 2: Discussion and Possible Action to Change Live Streaming Practices

Laura Foster presented that Metro Cable currently provides free live streaming, but a fee increase may be forthcoming. The recommendation was to test Zoom webinar as a backup and switch to Zoom if fees are imposed, saving several hundred dollars per meeting. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to authorize the switch to Zoom if a fee increase occurs. (Motion carried with all members present.)

Item 3: Proposition 47 Local Advisory Committee Formation and Letter of Agreement

The board discussed a Prop 47 grant opportunity (up to $8 million over three years) to fund a 24/7 receiving center for individuals exiting jail. The grant requires a local advisory committee. The proposal was to use the CCP membership plus two community members from the CCPAB with lived experience as the committee. The committee would advise Health Services on the project. The board voted to approve the letter of agreement and form the advisory committee. (Motion carried.)

Item 4: Preliminary Findings of Community Safety Survey and Next Steps

Laura Foster presented preliminary results from a community safety survey (37 respondents from 25 zip codes, 43% with lived justice system experience, diverse demographics). Common themes: safety linked to knowing neighbors, needs met, and law enforcement presence; unsafety linked to crime, lack of accountability, and law enforcement militarization. The survey also showed polarized views on law enforcement. Staff recommended not expanding the survey and instead reframing the CCP's goal from "community safety" to more specific, measurable objectives. After discussion, the board voted to accept the recommendation to not expand the survey and to direct the advisory board to redefine the goal. (Motion carried.)

Item 5: AB 109 Plan 2024 Update Preparation

Laura Foster outlined the timeline: draft plan in August 2024, public comment period, final plan for approval in October, submission to BSCC in December. The plan will guide 2025-26 budget decisions. No action was taken; members provided no specific feedback.

Item 6: Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

No public comments were received.

Key Outcomes

• Live streaming: Authorized switch to Zoom webinar if Metro Cable fees increase.
• Prop 47 grant: Approved letter of agreement and formation of local advisory committee (CCP + two CCPAB community members).
• Community safety survey: Directed staff to not expand the survey and to have the advisory board redefine the "community safety" goal with more specific metrics.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned in honor of former Deputy District Attorney Chris Carlson, recognized for his expertise in realignment and contributions to the system.