REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 26, 2024
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
Travel by San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to Attend the 2024 California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth Conference
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve travel and related expenses in an amount not to exceed $10,128 for five San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to attend the 2024 California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth Conference in Pacific Grove, California, from May 14, 2024 through May 17, 2024.
(Presenter: Georgina Yoshioka, Director, 252-5142)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total estimated cost for the mileage, airfare, car rental, meals and lodging, and registration fees will not exceed $10,128 for five San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to attend the 2024 California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth (CMHACY) Conference and is funded by Local Share. Conference registration fees include all meals with the exception of dinner on the last day of the conference. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Behavioral Health’s (DBH) 2023-24 budget.
|
Expense |
Cost |
Total Cost |
|
Mileage |
$0.67 x 132 miles to Airport (roundtrip) |
$89 |
|
Airfare |
$377 per passenger x five attendees |
$1,885 |
|
Car Rental |
$87 per day x three days, plus $103 taxes and fees |
$364 |
|
Meals |
$24 dinner per person x five attendees, one night |
$120 |
|
Lodging/Hotel |
$317 per night x three days, plus $20 fee ($972 x five attendees) |
$4,860 |
|
Registration |
$525 plus $37 fee, x five attendees |
$2,810 |
|
Total |
$10,128 |
*Numbers above may be rounded.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DBH is responsible for providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services to San Bernardino County residents who are experiencing major mental illness and/or substance use disorders. An integral part of the service delivery consists of working with the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission (Commission) to improve services and enhance opportunities for the achievement of well-being.
The Board of Supervisors (Board) established the Commission in 1968, as provided for in Part 2 (Short-Doyle Act), Chapter 1, Section 5604(a) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. The Commission’s purpose is to advocate for consumers, families, and San Bernardino County residents in the design and funding of behavioral health programs, and to advise the Board and the Director of DBH on aspects of local behavioral health programs. Per County Code 13.0618, expenses of board, commissions, and committee members (non-employees) on County business shall be paid by the County upon prior Board approval.
Throughout the year, Commissioners attend and participate in various State and County events to share best practices as well as bring back innovative ideas to incorporate into the County’s behavioral health system of care. Although other DBH staff have attended this conference in the past, this is the first year that Commissioners will attend. Attending the 44th Annual CMHACY Conference is a unique opportunity for attendees from multiple perspectives and backgrounds to connect with one another while participating in interactive conversations on topics relevant to the mental wellness of youth and families. The conference is one of the State’s most powerful events for those interested in advocating and promoting the policies, programs and practices that enhance the well-being of vulnerable children, youth and families. Participating in the workshops and receiving information from the keynote address will allow the commissioners to fully engage in this year’s theme, Mental Health is Everyone’s Business: Inclusive Conversations for Changing Times.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Behavioral Health Contracts (Natalie Kessee, Contracts Manager, 388-0869) on February 28, 2024; County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on March 4, 2024; Finance (Christoper Lange, Administrative Analyst, 386-8393) on March 7, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238) on March 11, 2024.