Contra Costa County

The board meeting addressed property assessment appeals, specifically reviewing cases related to declines in value for commercial properties and new construction valuations for residential properties. Additionally, the board considered the timeliness of applications for Mercey Properties LP and reviewed requested application withdrawals.

The board discussed topics related to data collection and reporting for criminal justice and law enforcement agencies. Key discussion items included polling various agencies on their data collection practices, reviewing data sharing agreements, assessing the Sheriff's Office report, and examining the Contra Costa County Health Service Atlas. Additionally, the committee reviewed the status of the organization's work plan and objectives, including recommendations for training, community partnerships, and improvements to pre-trial services and data capacity.

The meeting included a presentation and analysis of 2022 Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) stop data regarding youth in the county, focusing on disparities in stop reasons, officer actions, and outcomes. The subcommittee also reviewed the Diversion Subcommittee workplan, discussed updates on West Contra Costa listening sessions, and deliberated on eligibility criteria for diversion programs, including the finalization of goals and objectives for the 2024 calendar year.

The board conducted hearings for property valuation and ownership change appeals involving Amazon.com Services LLC, Martinez Terminal Co LLC & All Aff, and WM Villa Montanaro LLC. The agenda also included the consideration and approval of withdrawal requests and stipulations for Walnut Creek 2980 LLC and USCLP CA Goodrick LLC.

The meeting focused on the update regarding the in-custody feedback process and approaches. Members discussed and finalized a set of questions intended for Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers, which cover topics such as program impact, measuring successful outcomes, collaboration and partnerships, client and community engagement, service offerings for specific subpopulations, and strategy for addressing challenges. Additionally, the committee discussed upcoming CBO site visit tours.