Workshops
Continuing the County Conversation on Water
Tuesday — 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Magic Kingdom Room 2
With California facing one of the most severe droughts on record, focus on water has been at the forefront of discussions this year within the Legislature and across the state. Law makers have been grappling with issues related to sustainable and reliable water supply, water quality and the management of our watersheds and groundwater resources, along with the myriad of issues that threaten the health of our Delta. This workshop will feature regional perspectives from elected officials, as well as water suppliers and other stakeholders on key topics including, forest management and water quality, groundwater management and delta sustainability. Join us for this workshop and weigh in on a historic issue that will impact every Californian.
Opening Comments: Supervisor Vito Chiesa, CSAC 1st Vice President
Facilitator: Bill Chiat, CSAC Institute Dean
Panelists:
- Delta — San Joaquin County Supervisor Larry Ruhstaller
- Central Valley — Tulare County Supervisor Alan Ishida
- Northern California — Shasta County Supervisor Pam Giacomini
- Sierra — Tuolumne County Supervisor Karl Rodefer
- South Coast — San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts
- North Coast — Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt
- South Central Coast — San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson
Closing Remarks: Matt Cate, CSAC Executive Director
Exploring Gang Violence Prevention Strategies
Tuesday — 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Magic Kingdom Room 3
The problem of gang violence permeates many California communities at a significant societal cost – for the gang members, their families and the public at large. This workshop will focus on community intervention and prevention strategies, including examples of county efforts to address this problem – particularly those that seek to prevent involvement of at-risk youth in the gang culture.
Moderators:
- Fernando Armenta, Monterey County Supervisor
- Federal Glover, Contra Costa County Supevisor
Panelists:
- Rick Farinelli, Madera County Supervisor
- Tracy Miller, Orange County Assistant District Attorney
- Steve Sentman, Orange County Chief Probation Officer
- Robert Reyes, Monterey County Silver Star Program Manager
Treating the Whole Person: Coordinating Health, Behavioral Health and Social Services
Wednesday — 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Magic Kingdom Room 1
Experts will introduce the concept of Whole Person Care: the coordination of health, behavioral health and social services with the goal of improved patient outcomes and efficient and effective use of resources. Explore the Whole Person Care concept in the context of California’s upcoming federal 1115 Medicaid Waiver Renewal and discuss promising practices as demonstrated by two counties.
Panelists:
- Lee Kemper, Founder and Principal, Kemper Consulting Group
- Amy Carta, Assistant Director, Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System (Invited)
- Maria Martinez, Senior Staff to the Director, San Francisco Department of Public Health
Affordable Care Act: Lessons from 2014
Wednesday Afternoon
As the first year of the Affordable Care Act implementation nears it close, a panel of experts including health plans and providers will reflect on the successes and challenges and look to the future of health care in California.
Panelists:
- Jonathan Freedman, Chief of Strategy, Regulatory, and External Affairs, LA Care Health Plan
- Dylan Roby, Assistant Professor, UCLA Health Policy and Management Department
- Sarah Muller, Director of Government Affairs, California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems
The Poverty of Working Families in California — the Effect on California’s Economy: The Shriver Report
Wednesday — 2:45 pm to 3:45
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Magic Kingdom Room
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The most common shared story in our country today is the financial insecurity of American families. Today, more than one in three Americans—more than 100 million people—live in poverty or on the edge of it. The Shriver Report , a Woman’s Nation Pushes Back From the Brink, reveals this national crisis through the eyes of women. Dixie Noonan will present this report which examines the rates of financial insecurity among American women and the children who depend on them.
Promoting Effective Relationships with Tribal Governments
Wednesday — 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Magic Kingdom Room 4
California is home to 109 federally recognized tribes – a greater number than any other state. Counties, due in part to the rural location of many present-day tribal lands, frequently interact with tribal governments in the course of carrying out their broad array of service responsibilities. This workshop will discuss models of effective government-to-government relationships between local governments and tribes and provide insight into methods to increase collaboration to the benefit of communities served by tribal and county governments.
Panelists:
- James Ramos, San Bernardino County Supervisor
- Ryan Sundberg, Humboldt County Supervisor
- Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Avoid the 2nd Disaster: Know Your Roles and Responsibilities During a Disaster!
Wednesday — 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Magic Kingdom Room 1
The arrival of a disaster should set elected leaders and staff in motion – through an understood chain of command – to begin taking the actions necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the area’s residents. Whether an earthquake, flood, drought or fire, it is imperative that local officials understand their roles and responsibilities, have the right information to make key decisions and understand the implication of those decisions. This session will reveal basic information about preparedness, the proclamation process, the incident command system, and other information you need in order to make sound decisions in disaster situations.
Moderator: Greg Cox, San Diego County Supervisor
Panelists:
- Mark Luce, Napa County Supervisor
- Donna Boston, Emergency Manager, Orange County
- Mark Ghilarducci, Director, California Office of Emergency Services (Invited)
Exploring a Road User Charge: Understanding the Fundamentals
Thursday — 10 am to 11 am
Magic Kingdom Room 1
Funding for transportation infrastructure in California is woefully inadequate and getting worse. The 2012 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report found an $8.2 billion annual funding shortfall for just the maintenance and preservation of the existing local transportation network. The traditional funding mechanism – the gas tax – is no longer a sufficient tool for charging road users their fair share. Other states have begun to explore the potential for a road user charge (RUC) to replace to gas tax. Come listen to experts in the field discuss these issue and more as California begins to explore new funding mechanisms.
Panelists:
- Norma Ortega, Chief Financial Officer, Caltrans
- Bill Higgins, Executive Director, California Association of Councils of Governments