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First Five Sacramento Commission Meeting - February 3, 2025

Boards and Commissions — Friday, February 7, 2025
BodySacramento County, California
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateFriday, February 7, 2025
StatusFILED
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I'd like to call to order this meeting of the first five Sacramento Commission for Monday, February 3rd, 2025.

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Madam Clerk, please call the roll and step to the roll.

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Yes, sir.

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Chair sir, now.

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Here.

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Commissioner Wesley.

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Here.

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Commissioner Fernandez Garcia.

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Here.

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Commissioner Gordon.

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Here.

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Commissioner Castilla.

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Not here today.

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Commissioner Cotari.

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Here.

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Commissioner Moke.

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Here.

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Commissioner Kennedy.

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No.

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Commissioner Hassett.

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Here.

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Commissioner Williams.

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Here.

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Commissioner Evans.

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Here.

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Commissioner Gross.

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Here.

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Commissioner Lloyd.

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Here.

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And Commissioner Kravitz-Worz.

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Here.

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Thank you.

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We have Choram.

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Great.

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Thank you.

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Will you please rise and join Commissioner Moke in our pledge.

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You bet.

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Thank you.

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Madam Clerk, please read our statement.

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This meeting of the first five Sacramento Commission is live and recorded with close

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captioning.

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It is cable cast and Metro cable channel 14, the local government affairs channel and

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the Comcast and the Rick TV universe cable systems.

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It is also live stream at Metro14live.saccounty.gov.

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Today's meeting replaced Thursday, February 6th at 1 p.m., and Metro cable channel 14.

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One posted the recording of this meeting can be viewed on the man at youtube.com slash

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Metro cable 14.

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Thank you.

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Again, welcome everyone to our second meeting of the year.

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And certainly again, want to remind folks that have joined us here in chambers that if you

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wish to address the commission, you are certainly welcome to do so.

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We just ask that you complete a speaker slip.

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And please mind the fact that we do have a speaking limit of three minutes per speaker

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in place so that everyone who wishes to address the commission has that opportunity to do

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so.

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With that, and before we get to our consent items, I believe Commissioner Nicole Cravitz

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works.

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Is this not your first meeting?

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So I want to welcome you on behalf of the commission and look forward to working alongside

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you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Economic Development████████████████████20%
Mental Health Services███████████████15%
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Affordable Housing██████████10%
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Summary of Proceedings

First Five Sacramento Commission Meeting - February 3, 2025

The First Five Sacramento Commission held its second meeting of the year, covering key updates on strategic planning, grant initiatives, and recognizing a long-serving community leader.

Opening and Introductions

  • Meeting called to order with quorum present
  • New Commissioner Nicole Cravitz-Works and Commissioner Melissa Lloyd welcomed
  • Approval of November 4th, 2024 draft action summary

Recognition and Executive Director's Report

  • Celebrated retirement of Stephanie Begler after 26 years at Child Abuse Prevention Council
  • Staffing updates including restructuring of programmatic side
  • Review of 2025 policy priorities
  • Report on SAC Family Connect summit with 140 attendees
  • Regional 25th anniversary power building summit recap

Committee Updates and Appointments

  • Committee appointments approved: Melissa Lloyd to SOS committee and Nicole Cravitz-Works to evaluation committee
  • Robin Blanks appointed to oral health seat on advisory committee
  • Financial Planning Committee reported clean FY2023-24 audit
  • Systems Optimization and Sustainability (SOS) Committee reviewed 2025 policy priorities

Key Programs and Initiatives

  • Participatory Grant Making program update presented by Touchstone Leadership Group
  • $4 million allocated for BIPOC-led serving organizations
  • Panel of up to 15 members (including 3 youth) to be recruited
  • CBO Partnership Initiative overview with $7.2 million county allocation
  • Focus on building capacity among BIPOC-served grassroots organizations

Outcomes

  • Strategic planning approach revised to maintain consistent framework through 2034
  • Approved financial audit with no findings
  • Established timeline for participatory grant making panel recruitment
  • Progress on reducing barriers for local CBOs working with county
  • New funding opportunities totaling $9 million announced for community organizations

Meeting Transcript

I'd like to call to order this meeting of the first five Sacramento Commission for Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Madam Clerk, please call the roll and step to the roll. Yes, sir. Chair sir, now. Here. Commissioner Wesley. Here. Commissioner Fernandez Garcia. Here. Commissioner Gordon. Here. Commissioner Castilla. Not here today. Commissioner Cotari. Here. Commissioner Moke. Here. Commissioner Kennedy. No. Commissioner Hassett. Here. Commissioner Williams. Here. Commissioner Evans. Here. Commissioner Gross. Here. Commissioner Lloyd. Here. And Commissioner Kravitz-Worz. Here. Thank you. We have Choram. Great. Thank you. Will you please rise and join Commissioner Moke in our pledge. You bet. Thank you. Madam Clerk, please read our statement. This meeting of the first five Sacramento Commission is live and recorded with close captioning. It is cable cast and Metro cable channel 14, the local government affairs channel and the Comcast and the Rick TV universe cable systems. It is also live stream at Metro14live.saccounty.gov. Today's meeting replaced Thursday, February 6th at 1 p.m., and Metro cable channel 14. One posted the recording of this meeting can be viewed on the man at youtube.com slash Metro cable 14. Thank you. Again, welcome everyone to our second meeting of the year. And certainly again, want to remind folks that have joined us here in chambers that if you

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