California Mental Health Services Authority

The Board meeting agenda included a closed session to discuss anticipated and ongoing litigation. Key items for consideration on the consent calendar featured a resolution authorizing remote teleconferencing for future meetings pursuant to Senate Bill 707. Additionally, the Executive Director's report was scheduled for presentation.

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The meeting agenda included a Call to Order, Roll Call, and instructions for public comment. A Closed Session was anticipated to discuss anticipated litigation concerning two cases and the initiation of one case under Government Code provisions. The Consent Calendar included Board Resolution 26-01 Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing Meetings Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, the CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes from August 20, 2025, the CalMHSA Independent Auditors Report FY 23-24, and the appointment for the Board Treasurer vacancy. Key reports included the President's Report and the Executive Director's Report, which detailed accomplishments in health IT implementation (EHR and health information exchange), statewide awareness campaigns, operational efficiencies (provider credentialing, authorization program), and behavioral health workforce strengthening (Peer Support Specialist certification, remote clinical supervision). An announcement was made regarding the upcoming release of a Participation Agreement for the EQRO Audit CY 2026 cycle.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included an open session and a closed session. Key discussion topics included a standing report from CMHDA, a program partner presentation from the University of California Office of the President regarding the Student Mental Health Initiative, and approval of the agenda. The Consent Calendar covered routine matters like the April 12, 2013 minutes, Treasurer's Reports, and contract amendments. Membership included considering Alameda County's application and a County Outreach Report. Financial matters involved a report from the Finance Committee and adoption of the Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. Program matters focused on contract amendments for Plan Updates, enhancing efforts to reduce disparities through cultural responsiveness training, and continuing negotiations for a joint contract regarding State Hospital Beds. Administrative items included the Executive Committee Election and follow-up from the Strategic Planning Session. The closed session was reserved for the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.

The meeting agenda included several key items for the Audit Committee. Discussions covered instructions for public comment and stakeholder input. The consent calendar involved a resolution authorizing remote teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and the minutes from the May 19th, 2022, meeting. A closed session was anticipated to discuss significant exposure to and initiation of litigation. A primary action item was the review and approval recommendation for the Independent Auditor's Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to be forwarded to the Board of Directors. The meeting concluded with public comments on non-agenda items.