1 00:02:01,220 --> 00:02:11,598 By... 2 00:02:14,901 --> 00:02:53,840 captioning standing by... 3 00:02:53,840 --> 00:03:07,820 ... 4 00:03:07,820 --> 00:03:09,455 Good afternoon, it's january 5 00:03:09,455 --> 00:03:10,290 22nd, we were called to 6 00:03:10,290 --> 00:03:15,828 order earlier and we are back 7 00:03:15,828 --> 00:03:17,763 in and out and will begin with 8 00:03:17,763 --> 00:03:20,400 a roll call to establish the 9 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:22,702 continuance of the quorum. 10 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:30,142 [ roll call ] 11 00:03:30,142 --> 00:03:32,511 >> you have a quorum. 12 00:03:32,511 --> 00:03:33,179 >> vice-president lee, would 13 00:03:33,179 --> 00:03:36,149 you lead us in the pledge of 14 00:03:36,149 --> 00:03:37,750 allegiance... 15 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:55,535 [ pledge of allegiance ] 16 00:03:55,535 --> 00:03:59,238 item 7 to adopt the 2023 17 00:03:59,238 --> 00:04:00,773 annual cal works achievement 18 00:04:00,773 --> 00:04:01,541 awards from the social 19 00:04:01,541 --> 00:04:03,176 security agency department of 20 00:04:03,176 --> 00:04:06,779 employment and benefits 21 00:04:06,779 --> 00:04:09,248 services do I have a motions? 22 00:04:09,248 --> 00:04:09,682 >> second. 23 00:04:09,682 --> 00:04:11,717 >> motion by chavez, second by 24 00:04:11,717 --> 00:04:11,984 lee. 25 00:04:11,984 --> 00:04:13,252 Do we have public speakers on 26 00:04:13,252 --> 00:04:16,455 this item? 27 00:04:16,455 --> 00:04:18,591 >> I have no requests in 28 00:04:18,591 --> 00:04:20,092 chambers or on zoom. 29 00:04:20,092 --> 00:04:21,461 >> let's vote on the item 30 00:04:21,461 --> 00:04:21,961 then, please. 31 00:04:21,961 --> 00:04:24,063 >> if you'll just give me a 32 00:04:24,063 --> 00:04:26,165 moment, the name of the new 33 00:04:26,165 --> 00:04:27,800 system, that was a motions by 34 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:28,200 chavez. 35 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:29,935 >> yes, and second by lee. 36 00:04:29,935 --> 00:04:34,807 >> thank you. 37 00:04:34,807 --> 00:04:36,942 [ supervisor arenas. 38 00:04:36,942 --> 00:04:37,576 >> yes. 39 00:04:37,576 --> 00:04:38,477 >> chavez. 40 00:04:38,477 --> 00:04:38,878 >> yes. 41 00:04:38,878 --> 00:04:39,945 >> supervisor simitian. 42 00:04:39,945 --> 00:04:42,147 >> vice-president lee. 43 00:04:42,147 --> 00:04:42,548 >> aye. 44 00:04:42,548 --> 00:04:43,215 >> president ellenberg. 45 00:04:43,215 --> 00:04:43,616 >> yes. 46 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:44,617 >> thank you. 47 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:49,922 That passes with five. 48 00:04:49,922 --> 00:04:51,524 >> all right, thank you. 49 00:04:51,524 --> 00:04:56,862 Item 8 50 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:56,996 we're holding item 8a 51 00:04:56,996 --> 00:04:58,698 and look for a motions on 8b 52 00:04:58,698 --> 00:05:00,800 and c which is to consider 53 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:03,102 representations relating to 54 00:05:03,102 --> 00:05:04,704 certificate of accommodations 55 00:05:04,704 --> 00:05:06,338 and proclamation. 56 00:05:06,338 --> 00:05:07,673 >> so moved. 57 00:05:07,673 --> 00:05:08,540 >> second. 58 00:05:08,540 --> 00:05:09,342 >> motion by chavez, second by 59 00:05:09,342 --> 00:05:09,609 lee. 60 00:05:09,609 --> 00:05:12,945 Do we have any public 61 00:05:12,945 --> 00:05:14,746 speakers? 62 00:05:14,746 --> 00:05:16,181 >> no speakers in chambers are 63 00:05:16,181 --> 00:05:16,949 on zoom. 64 00:05:16,949 --> 00:05:18,750 >> let's vote, please. 65 00:05:18,750 --> 00:05:20,619 >> supervisor arenas. 66 00:05:20,619 --> 00:05:21,020 >> yes. 67 00:05:21,020 --> 00:05:22,154 >> supervisor chavez. 68 00:05:22,154 --> 00:05:22,555 >> yes. 69 00:05:22,555 --> 00:05:23,789 >> supervisor simitian. 70 00:05:23,789 --> 00:05:25,324 >> vice-president lee. 71 00:05:25,324 --> 00:05:25,725 >> aye. 72 00:05:25,725 --> 00:05:27,859 >> president ellenberg. 73 00:05:27,859 --> 00:05:28,260 >> yes. 74 00:05:28,260 --> 00:05:32,732 >> thank you, that passes with 75 00:05:32,732 --> 00:05:46,245 5 item no. 9 which is toe 76 00:05:46,245 --> 00:05:47,713 present the awards. 77 00:05:47,713 --> 00:05:49,315 I love to do this. 78 00:05:49,315 --> 00:05:50,216 And we'll turn it over to our 79 00:05:50,216 --> 00:06:20,646 county executive. 80 00:06:20,646 --> 00:06:22,481 >> thank you for joining us as 81 00:06:22,481 --> 00:06:23,349 we acknowledge and 82 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:26,285 congratulate ive remarkable 83 00:06:26,285 --> 00:06:27,620 families, who through 84 00:06:27,620 --> 00:06:28,721 determination of sear 85 00:06:28,721 --> 00:06:31,057 convenience have been able to 86 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:32,492 make significant progress 87 00:06:32,492 --> 00:06:34,594 towards achieving their goals 88 00:06:34,594 --> 00:06:36,228 towards the cal works program. 89 00:06:36,228 --> 00:06:37,162 This is definitely one of the 90 00:06:37,162 --> 00:06:49,809 highlights of the year very 91 00:06:49,809 --> 00:06:50,509 done this for the last couple 92 00:06:50,509 --> 00:06:52,545 of years, due to the pandemic. 93 00:06:52,545 --> 00:06:53,946 We are very excited to bring 94 00:06:53,946 --> 00:06:56,115 it back to an in-person event. 95 00:06:56,115 --> 00:06:56,782 This year we have continued 96 00:06:56,782 --> 00:07:03,990 with the video version 97 00:07:03,990 --> 00:07:04,824 families have been leveraging 98 00:07:04,824 --> 00:07:06,392 the resources and services 99 00:07:06,392 --> 00:07:08,361 provided by the cal works 100 00:07:08,361 --> 00:07:09,895 program to gain financial 101 00:07:09,895 --> 00:07:11,530 independence and secure a safe 102 00:07:11,530 --> 00:07:12,298 and quality of life and a 103 00:07:12,298 --> 00:07:13,933 brighter future for their 104 00:07:13,933 --> 00:07:14,300 children. 105 00:07:14,300 --> 00:07:15,968 Cal works continues to expand 106 00:07:15,968 --> 00:07:16,969 its network of community 107 00:07:16,969 --> 00:07:18,304 partnerships and programs to 108 00:07:18,304 --> 00:07:19,772 meet a vast arave needs, from 109 00:07:19,772 --> 00:07:20,773 child care to transportation, 110 00:07:20,773 --> 00:07:21,573 housing assistance to 111 00:07:21,573 --> 00:07:25,344 employment and education so 112 00:07:25,344 --> 00:07:27,546 each individual amily can 113 00:07:27,546 --> 00:07:29,081 partner with cal works to put 114 00:07:29,081 --> 00:07:30,416 a specialized plan in place 115 00:07:30,416 --> 00:07:32,051 for their unique journey. 116 00:07:32,051 --> 00:07:34,687 This afternoon, we'd like to 117 00:07:34,687 --> 00:07:36,889 share a video highlighting the 118 00:07:36,889 --> 00:07:38,958 inspirational stories of the 119 00:07:38,958 --> 00:07:43,529 2023 cal works achievement 120 00:07:43,529 --> 00:07:43,996 awards honorees. 121 00:07:43,996 --> 00:07:45,598 They embodied essence of what 122 00:07:45,598 --> 00:07:47,800 it means to thrive in 123 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:50,202 impossible odds and maintain 124 00:07:50,202 --> 00:07:51,771 dill focus in extremely 125 00:07:51,771 --> 00:07:52,371 difficult situations. 126 00:07:52,371 --> 00:07:54,473 So please join us in 127 00:07:54,473 --> 00:07:55,708 recognizing the achievements 128 00:07:55,708 --> 00:07:56,909 of these families who came to 129 00:07:56,909 --> 00:07:57,977 the came works program with 130 00:07:57,977 --> 00:07:59,311 dire circumstances. 131 00:07:59,311 --> 00:08:00,846 I'd like to present the 132 00:08:00,846 --> 00:08:02,248 highlight on the video 133 00:08:02,248 --> 00:08:05,551 honoring each of the family's 134 00:08:05,551 --> 00:08:10,122 representative's district. 135 00:08:10,122 --> 00:08:11,691 >> each year, the cal works 136 00:08:11,691 --> 00:08:13,426 program recognizes the 137 00:08:13,426 --> 00:08:15,394 outstanding achievement of 138 00:08:15,394 --> 00:08:17,163 five cal works programs 139 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:19,231 through the cal works 140 00:08:19,231 --> 00:08:23,936 achievement awards. 141 00:08:23,936 --> 00:08:24,803 Please join news honoring this 142 00:08:24,803 --> 00:08:26,972 year's cal works achievement 143 00:08:26,972 --> 00:08:30,943 award winners... 144 00:08:30,943 --> 00:08:32,478 Endured many setbacks and 145 00:08:32,478 --> 00:08:33,879 hardships in life and through 146 00:08:33,879 --> 00:08:34,847 it all have remained focus to 147 00:08:34,847 --> 00:08:36,849 provide a safe and stable life 148 00:08:36,849 --> 00:08:37,850 for their family to ensure 149 00:08:37,850 --> 00:08:40,019 their children's needs are met 150 00:08:40,019 --> 00:08:40,952 and they're well cared for. 151 00:08:40,952 --> 00:08:41,787 >> what advice would you give 152 00:08:41,787 --> 00:08:43,856 to someone newly enrolled in 153 00:08:43,856 --> 00:08:44,790 cal works? 154 00:08:44,790 --> 00:08:47,026 >> so as you know, I 155 00:08:47,026 --> 00:08:47,793 introduced many of my friends 156 00:08:47,793 --> 00:08:51,397 to cal works. 157 00:08:51,397 --> 00:08:55,334 So cal works is very 158 00:08:55,334 --> 00:08:57,236 beneficial and I live and work 159 00:08:57,236 --> 00:08:59,171 by going to school. 160 00:08:59,171 --> 00:09:00,072 Cal works can help you get 161 00:09:00,072 --> 00:09:00,940 good job. 162 00:09:00,940 --> 00:09:03,142 It help my family with english 163 00:09:03,142 --> 00:09:04,677 and many other things. 164 00:09:04,677 --> 00:09:10,850 It is a very good experience 165 00:09:10,850 --> 00:09:12,117 here. 166 00:09:12,117 --> 00:09:12,785 >> for future generations of 167 00:09:12,785 --> 00:09:14,587 your family listening to this 168 00:09:14,587 --> 00:09:16,856 year's from now, is there any 169 00:09:16,856 --> 00:09:18,390 wisdom you would want to pass 170 00:09:18,390 --> 00:09:21,794 on to them? What would you 171 00:09:21,794 --> 00:09:22,361 want home to snow. 172 00:09:22,361 --> 00:09:24,096 >> so I will tell my kids to 173 00:09:24,096 --> 00:09:27,032 get a higher education, and to 174 00:09:27,032 --> 00:09:29,435 focus on education because it 175 00:09:29,435 --> 00:09:31,703 will help the community and 176 00:09:31,703 --> 00:09:33,972 the treatment around you. 177 00:09:33,972 --> 00:09:36,041 >> passionate and benevolent 178 00:09:36,041 --> 00:09:37,877 were two words that perfectly 179 00:09:37,877 --> 00:09:39,345 describe cynthia gomez, a 180 00:09:39,345 --> 00:09:40,646 single mother of three. 181 00:09:40,646 --> 00:09:41,813 Her journey shows with the 182 00:09:41,813 --> 00:09:43,249 combination of determination, 183 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:44,683 sacrifice and a little 184 00:09:44,683 --> 00:09:45,451 assistance, anyone with 185 00:09:45,451 --> 00:09:47,052 achieve their aspirations. 186 00:09:47,052 --> 00:09:49,922 >> I went to my internship 187 00:09:49,922 --> 00:09:53,759 last year and then I always 188 00:09:53,759 --> 00:09:58,898 want to be medical to work 189 00:09:58,898 --> 00:10:00,666 there, because I haven't been 190 00:10:00,666 --> 00:10:01,099 there, right. 191 00:10:01,099 --> 00:10:03,836 I know how to navigate the 192 00:10:03,836 --> 00:10:04,169 system. 193 00:10:04,169 --> 00:10:07,439 And I know the language or 194 00:10:07,439 --> 00:10:08,673 what's a challenge for 195 00:10:08,673 --> 00:10:09,441 doctors, you know, understand 196 00:10:09,441 --> 00:10:10,843 what's going on. 197 00:10:10,843 --> 00:10:13,145 I feel so happy to be able to 198 00:10:13,145 --> 00:10:14,146 help my community and help 199 00:10:14,146 --> 00:10:16,115 another community and that is 200 00:10:16,115 --> 00:10:17,216 my main goal, support others 201 00:10:17,216 --> 00:10:19,518 as you support me when I was 202 00:10:19,518 --> 00:10:26,826 in the need for it's very 203 00:10:26,826 --> 00:10:27,860 supporting to me, because my 204 00:10:27,860 --> 00:10:29,261 husband is always available 205 00:10:29,261 --> 00:10:33,966 when I need her. 206 00:10:33,966 --> 00:10:37,570 Every time I need something, 207 00:10:37,570 --> 00:10:38,404 it was her, it's great, and 208 00:10:38,404 --> 00:10:40,005 I'm so blessed for that. 209 00:10:40,005 --> 00:10:40,639 I don't have words to say 210 00:10:40,639 --> 00:10:43,141 thank you to her. 211 00:10:43,141 --> 00:10:43,775 >> ashley's competence is 212 00:10:43,775 --> 00:10:44,844 extraordinary moving that with 213 00:10:44,844 --> 00:10:45,711 determination, resilience and 214 00:10:45,711 --> 00:10:48,681 support they can challenge 215 00:10:48,681 --> 00:10:50,182 any -- concur any challenge 216 00:10:50,182 --> 00:10:50,983 for themselves, their family 217 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:52,717 and be community. 218 00:10:52,717 --> 00:10:54,153 >> being enrolled in the came 219 00:10:54,153 --> 00:10:55,454 works program has changed my 220 00:10:55,454 --> 00:10:57,089 life in many ways, the ability 221 00:10:57,089 --> 00:11:11,003 to even attend school and to 222 00:11:11,003 --> 00:11:12,772 be able -- without the cal 223 00:11:12,772 --> 00:11:13,605 works program, I wouldn't be 224 00:11:13,605 --> 00:11:15,474 able to do any of this, you 225 00:11:15,474 --> 00:11:16,375 know, tuition and school is 226 00:11:16,375 --> 00:11:22,481 very expensive and I couldn't 227 00:11:22,481 --> 00:11:23,281 imagine having to do with 228 00:11:23,281 --> 00:11:25,684 everything that life demands 229 00:11:25,684 --> 00:11:27,152 and paying for this on top of 230 00:11:27,152 --> 00:11:31,690 that, t would never be 231 00:11:31,690 --> 00:11:32,358 possible. 232 00:11:32,358 --> 00:11:32,958 That's been the biggest 233 00:11:32,958 --> 00:11:33,993 influence through the whole 234 00:11:33,993 --> 00:11:34,927 process is getting done while 235 00:11:34,927 --> 00:11:40,900 I have the support. 236 00:11:40,900 --> 00:11:42,568 There's nothing more than I 237 00:11:42,568 --> 00:11:44,803 love to o where having a 238 00:11:44,803 --> 00:11:45,771 clinic, women and children, 239 00:11:45,771 --> 00:11:50,175 even men that need the support 240 00:11:50,175 --> 00:11:51,210 and just some steppingstones 241 00:11:51,210 --> 00:11:53,913 to get to where they need to 242 00:11:53,913 --> 00:11:54,246 be. 243 00:11:54,246 --> 00:11:54,947 >> reporter: porsha began her 244 00:11:54,947 --> 00:11:56,448 cal works journey as the 245 00:11:56,448 --> 00:11:58,417 little caretaker of her young 246 00:11:58,417 --> 00:11:59,451 daughters and demonstrated an 247 00:11:59,451 --> 00:12:00,786 ability to maneuver through 248 00:12:00,786 --> 00:12:01,687 difficult situations and 249 00:12:01,687 --> 00:12:03,022 utilize available resources 250 00:12:03,022 --> 00:12:05,291 such as the cal works and 251 00:12:05,291 --> 00:12:07,259 housing sports programs to 252 00:12:07,259 --> 00:12:11,330 regain her footing and finance 253 00:12:11,330 --> 00:12:13,431 stability. 254 00:12:13,431 --> 00:12:14,867 >> I'd say, hey, you know, 255 00:12:14,867 --> 00:12:16,268 sky's the limit and you should 256 00:12:16,268 --> 00:12:24,710 take all advantage of the 257 00:12:24,710 --> 00:12:25,577 opportunity. 258 00:12:25,577 --> 00:12:27,980 Cal works has the help and 259 00:12:27,980 --> 00:12:29,381 thanks to make a better life 260 00:12:29,381 --> 00:12:29,848 for myself. 261 00:12:29,848 --> 00:12:32,151 I would have to say when my 262 00:12:32,151 --> 00:12:35,687 daughter recently graduated 263 00:12:35,687 --> 00:12:41,660 daycare y daughter was just 264 00:12:41,660 --> 00:12:43,829 smiling at me and kept her 265 00:12:43,829 --> 00:12:46,398 eyes on me, and to me that was 266 00:12:46,398 --> 00:12:48,367 confirmation, hey, mom, you 267 00:12:48,367 --> 00:12:50,002 overcame those things and now 268 00:12:50,002 --> 00:12:51,403 she was proud of me. 269 00:12:51,403 --> 00:12:52,271 So it's one of the proudest 270 00:12:52,271 --> 00:12:54,606 moments and makes me also very 271 00:12:54,606 --> 00:12:56,909 happy for the future, happy 272 00:12:56,909 --> 00:12:57,876 homes and proud moments to 273 00:12:57,876 --> 00:13:00,812 look forward to. 274 00:13:00,812 --> 00:13:03,348 >> a refugee from ukraine, she 275 00:13:03,348 --> 00:13:04,817 was given two hours to pack 276 00:13:04,817 --> 00:13:07,553 her hings and fully with 277 00:13:07,553 --> 00:13:10,189 herson when russia invaded. 278 00:13:10,189 --> 00:13:11,523 She's working hard in 279 00:13:11,523 --> 00:13:13,025 marketing to build a career 280 00:13:13,025 --> 00:13:16,762 and a brighter future for her 281 00:13:16,762 --> 00:13:17,162 family. 282 00:13:17,162 --> 00:13:19,064 >> how has being enrolled in 283 00:13:19,064 --> 00:13:20,733 the cal works program, how has 284 00:13:20,733 --> 00:13:22,634 that changed your life? 285 00:13:22,634 --> 00:13:24,703 >> the participation in the 286 00:13:24,703 --> 00:13:28,574 program give me opportunity to 287 00:13:28,574 --> 00:13:30,943 learn english and that eally 288 00:13:30,943 --> 00:13:36,248 adopt to the contrary. 289 00:13:36,248 --> 00:13:39,485 It's a big help for me and my 290 00:13:39,485 --> 00:13:39,818 son. 291 00:13:39,818 --> 00:13:41,854 >> you talked about cal works 292 00:13:41,854 --> 00:13:59,938 and how it changed your life. 293 00:13:59,938 --> 00:14:05,511 You need to make this the best 294 00:14:05,511 --> 00:14:09,982 plan. 295 00:14:09,982 --> 00:14:13,919 It is necessary to have it and 296 00:14:13,919 --> 00:14:18,389 tune into work and go ahead. 297 00:14:18,389 --> 00:14:18,957 >> congratulations for 298 00:14:18,957 --> 00:14:20,059 everything you and your 299 00:14:20,059 --> 00:14:20,659 families have overcome. 300 00:14:20,659 --> 00:14:22,261 We look forward your continued 301 00:14:22,261 --> 00:14:38,376 growth and future success. 302 00:14:38,376 --> 00:14:39,310 >> I really want to thank the 303 00:14:39,310 --> 00:14:40,546 board of supervisors, the 304 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:41,547 public, the people we serve, 305 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:43,082 our community partners and 306 00:14:43,082 --> 00:14:46,151 dedicated and compassionate 307 00:14:46,151 --> 00:14:46,919 staff for your continued 308 00:14:46,919 --> 00:14:48,220 support, the opportunity share 309 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:50,622 these stories and the 310 00:14:50,622 --> 00:14:52,157 accomplishments of our cal 311 00:14:52,157 --> 00:14:53,725 works achievement awards 312 00:14:53,725 --> 00:14:54,092 honorees. 313 00:14:54,092 --> 00:14:54,759 We look forward to having a 314 00:14:54,759 --> 00:14:55,493 chance to continue to share 315 00:14:55,493 --> 00:14:58,197 the successes of our honorees. 316 00:14:58,197 --> 00:14:59,765 We very much look forward to 317 00:14:59,765 --> 00:15:01,400 planning to bring them back in 318 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:02,134 person in 2024. 319 00:15:02,134 --> 00:15:04,536 We're very excited for that. 320 00:15:04,536 --> 00:15:05,471 I know some of the advisers 321 00:15:05,471 --> 00:15:07,406 have experienced that in the 322 00:15:07,406 --> 00:15:08,307 prior year before the 323 00:15:08,307 --> 00:15:08,841 pandemic. 324 00:15:08,841 --> 00:15:11,443 And it's just such an honor 325 00:15:11,443 --> 00:15:13,078 and it's a gem and a highlight 326 00:15:13,078 --> 00:15:17,783 of ssa and debs and thank you 327 00:15:17,783 --> 00:15:18,417 for your support over the 328 00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:18,717 years. 329 00:15:18,717 --> 00:15:20,686 I also want to mention this 330 00:15:20,686 --> 00:15:22,754 video can be found on youtube. 331 00:15:22,754 --> 00:15:24,289 So definitely want to 332 00:15:24,289 --> 00:15:25,390 encourage people to rewatch 333 00:15:25,390 --> 00:15:25,657 it. 334 00:15:25,657 --> 00:15:30,229 Thank you so much for the 335 00:15:30,229 --> 00:15:31,529 opportunity. 336 00:15:31,529 --> 00:15:32,998 >> thank you so much. 337 00:15:32,998 --> 00:15:34,399 Thanks with the program. 338 00:15:34,399 --> 00:15:36,902 I love that we have this 339 00:15:36,902 --> 00:15:38,203 opportunity, if only to see 340 00:15:38,203 --> 00:15:39,104 the video now, but really 341 00:15:39,104 --> 00:15:40,639 waiting to be able to 342 00:15:40,639 --> 00:15:44,710 celebrate these families in 343 00:15:44,710 --> 00:15:55,954 person later this year. 344 00:15:55,954 --> 00:15:56,555 >> do we have any public 345 00:15:56,555 --> 00:15:57,756 comment on that? On item 9? 346 00:15:57,756 --> 00:15:58,056 Okay. 347 00:15:58,056 --> 00:16:00,592 Item 10 is to present 348 00:16:00,592 --> 00:16:02,461 accommodations and 349 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:03,362 proclamations and supervisor 350 00:16:03,362 --> 00:16:07,432 simitian is going to present a 351 00:16:07,432 --> 00:16:12,337 certificate of -- for stevens 352 00:16:12,337 --> 00:16:14,406 creek park on its 100th 353 00:16:14,406 --> 00:16:16,508 anniversary. 354 00:16:16,508 --> 00:16:23,314 Supervisor. 355 00:16:23,314 --> 00:16:27,019 >> thank you very much. 356 00:16:27,019 --> 00:16:29,188 President lee and I were 357 00:16:29,188 --> 00:16:34,226 teasing a little bit, when you 358 00:16:34,226 --> 00:16:36,295 celebrate or this kind of 359 00:16:36,295 --> 00:16:38,430 event, it deserves the full 360 00:16:38,430 --> 00:16:38,863 accommodation. 361 00:16:38,863 --> 00:16:40,699 This is probably an event that 362 00:16:40,699 --> 00:16:44,203 most olks in the room are 363 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:47,872 wholly unaware of. 364 00:16:47,872 --> 00:16:50,709 It was literally 100 years 365 00:16:50,709 --> 00:16:51,777 ago, and just to be clear, 366 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:53,412 none of the board members were 367 00:16:53,412 --> 00:16:54,846 here then. 368 00:16:54,846 --> 00:16:56,348 I was literally 100 years ago 369 00:16:56,348 --> 00:16:57,149 this week, just a couple days 370 00:16:57,149 --> 00:16:58,517 away from now, it actually 371 00:16:58,517 --> 00:17:01,453 will be the 100th 372 00:17:01,453 --> 00:17:02,321 birthday -- of our 373 00:17:02,321 --> 00:17:05,290 extraordinary stevens creek 374 00:17:05,290 --> 00:17:06,091 park. 375 00:17:06,091 --> 00:17:12,831 And the birth of that park 376 00:17:12,831 --> 00:17:16,235 with 400 air strikes really 377 00:17:16,235 --> 00:17:19,804 was the birth of our county 378 00:17:19,804 --> 00:17:24,743 park system it will started 379 00:17:24,743 --> 00:17:26,879 with 400 acres, the park its 380 00:17:26,879 --> 00:17:28,480 more than 1,000 shakers. 381 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:31,583 It is the first park in our 382 00:17:31,583 --> 00:17:33,218 know more than two dozen park 383 00:17:33,218 --> 00:17:34,653 system with more than 50,000 384 00:17:34,653 --> 00:17:36,021 acres and we take it for 385 00:17:36,021 --> 00:17:38,323 granted but somebody had to -- 386 00:17:38,323 --> 00:17:39,091 that somebody had to have that 387 00:17:39,091 --> 00:17:42,461 vision all those years ago and 388 00:17:42,461 --> 00:17:42,995 build on that vision 389 00:17:42,995 --> 00:17:43,662 throughout the course of the 390 00:17:43,662 --> 00:17:47,832 last century. 391 00:17:47,832 --> 00:17:49,401 >> I'm going to ask if we 392 00:17:49,401 --> 00:17:51,436 could tee up the video which 393 00:17:51,436 --> 00:17:53,505 will do a much better job than 394 00:17:53,505 --> 00:17:56,108 I showing the splendor this 395 00:17:56,108 --> 00:17:57,743 real july, and then I'm going 396 00:17:57,743 --> 00:17:59,144 to ask don and some of his 397 00:17:59,144 --> 00:17:59,978 folks from the park come on up 398 00:17:59,978 --> 00:18:03,248 and let him tell us a little 399 00:18:03,248 --> 00:18:04,916 bit why his is a special 400 00:18:04,916 --> 00:18:06,084 occasion and also take the 401 00:18:06,084 --> 00:18:09,955 photo with all of those people 402 00:18:09,955 --> 00:18:11,823 in parks. 403 00:18:11,823 --> 00:18:13,258 Let's queue the video, and 404 00:18:13,258 --> 00:18:18,664 I'll get out of the way. 405 00:18:18,664 --> 00:18:20,098 ♪ . 406 00:18:20,098 --> 00:18:21,400 >> 100 years ago the county 407 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:24,603 was able to require 400 acres 408 00:18:24,603 --> 00:18:25,537 near cupertino which was the 409 00:18:25,537 --> 00:18:26,571 beginning of stevens creek 410 00:18:26,571 --> 00:18:28,340 county park, the first county 411 00:18:28,340 --> 00:18:28,874 park of the system. 412 00:18:28,874 --> 00:18:30,875 The land was acquired to 413 00:18:30,875 --> 00:18:33,145 people had access for 414 00:18:33,145 --> 00:18:33,945 recreation as well as 415 00:18:33,945 --> 00:18:35,780 preservation and protection of 416 00:18:35,780 --> 00:18:36,347 the habitats that were 417 00:18:36,347 --> 00:18:37,683 associated with that area. 418 00:18:37,683 --> 00:18:38,350 Following the first purchase 419 00:18:38,350 --> 00:18:40,118 of this property, the land was 420 00:18:40,118 --> 00:18:41,987 open for the public to 421 00:18:41,987 --> 00:18:42,320 utilize. 422 00:18:42,320 --> 00:18:44,056 This is prior to a parks 423 00:18:44,056 --> 00:18:46,325 department being in service. 424 00:18:46,325 --> 00:18:49,428 So it was an advantage by the 425 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:50,095 public works department but 426 00:18:50,095 --> 00:18:51,730 open to the public to be able 427 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:52,631 to enjoy burl about 428 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:53,799 preservation this landscape 429 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:55,600 and allowing the combination 430 00:18:55,600 --> 00:18:57,769 of preservation and protection 431 00:18:57,769 --> 00:18:58,670 and allows the public to have 432 00:18:58,670 --> 00:19:02,908 access to the park. 433 00:19:02,908 --> 00:19:03,575 Since the first purchase of 434 00:19:03,575 --> 00:19:07,112 400 acres, the park system has 435 00:19:07,112 --> 00:19:08,647 grown in order preserve and 436 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:10,148 protect habitats that are 437 00:19:10,148 --> 00:19:12,351 representative of santa clara 438 00:19:12,351 --> 00:19:13,819 valley as well as providing 439 00:19:13,819 --> 00:19:15,220 recreational opportunities. 440 00:19:15,220 --> 00:19:16,821 With that growth of now 28 441 00:19:16,821 --> 00:19:19,291 parks, over 52,000 acres in 442 00:19:19,291 --> 00:19:21,393 1956, the department was 443 00:19:21,393 --> 00:19:24,029 created in order help managing 444 00:19:24,029 --> 00:19:26,098 and grow this thriving 445 00:19:26,098 --> 00:19:27,632 community and provide 446 00:19:27,632 --> 00:19:28,332 recreational opportunities to 447 00:19:28,332 --> 00:19:30,736 santa clara valley. 448 00:19:30,736 --> 00:19:32,337 Santa clara county parks 449 00:19:32,337 --> 00:19:35,973 provides a wide variety of 450 00:19:35,973 --> 00:19:38,276 very diverse areas fromies in- 451 00:19:38,276 --> 00:19:42,347 mountain biking to hiking to 452 00:19:42,347 --> 00:19:42,748 programming. Programs, school- 453 00:19:42,748 --> 00:19:44,449 we rovide jr. Ranger programs 454 00:19:44,449 --> 00:19:45,350 for children. 455 00:19:45,350 --> 00:19:46,818 We provide lots of 456 00:19:46,818 --> 00:19:47,485 opportunities for people to 457 00:19:47,485 --> 00:19:49,988 have different ways to connect 458 00:19:49,988 --> 00:19:52,157 with nature in our county park 459 00:19:52,157 --> 00:19:53,825 system through programming, 460 00:19:53,825 --> 00:19:54,626 through just going out with 461 00:19:54,626 --> 00:19:55,494 the family and enjoying a 462 00:19:55,494 --> 00:19:56,962 walk, enjoying a bike ride 463 00:19:56,962 --> 00:19:58,463 with family members or friends 464 00:19:58,463 --> 00:20:00,165 and taking the dog for a walk. 465 00:20:00,165 --> 00:20:02,134 The county parks provides many 466 00:20:02,134 --> 00:20:03,535 opportunities for people inned 467 00:20:03,535 --> 00:20:04,736 a vest settings within our 468 00:20:04,736 --> 00:20:12,210 park system. 469 00:20:12,210 --> 00:20:13,512 >> building upon this existing 470 00:20:13,512 --> 00:20:14,379 tremendous resource and legacy 471 00:20:14,379 --> 00:20:15,414 that we built since the 472 00:20:15,414 --> 00:20:17,549 beginning of he original 473 00:20:17,549 --> 00:20:19,251 acquisition of 400 acres 474 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:20,552 through community involvement, 475 00:20:20,552 --> 00:20:22,454 community engagement, the 476 00:20:22,454 --> 00:20:23,922 department is very focused on 477 00:20:23,922 --> 00:20:25,390 inclusivity and making sure 478 00:20:25,390 --> 00:20:26,224 our parks are welcoming to 479 00:20:26,224 --> 00:20:26,591 everyone. 480 00:20:26,591 --> 00:20:28,560 We do manage for this and 481 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:30,028 future generations, we want to 482 00:20:30,028 --> 00:20:32,130 make sure that these 483 00:20:32,130 --> 00:20:32,797 landscapes are protected and 484 00:20:32,797 --> 00:20:34,633 preserved and allow for 485 00:20:34,633 --> 00:20:36,168 recreational opportunity force 486 00:20:36,168 --> 00:20:39,337 future generations to enjoy. 487 00:20:39,337 --> 00:20:40,906 -- opportunities for future 488 00:20:40,906 --> 00:20:42,406 generations to enjoy. 489 00:20:42,406 --> 00:20:44,609 >> the features at santa clara 490 00:20:44,609 --> 00:20:46,077 county parks -- the future 491 00:20:46,077 --> 00:20:48,513 looks bright with a lot f 492 00:20:48,513 --> 00:20:50,148 community support and county 493 00:20:50,148 --> 00:20:51,550 leadership as well as elected 494 00:20:51,550 --> 00:20:51,917 officials. 495 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:53,118 The system has been able to 496 00:20:53,118 --> 00:20:54,686 grow and improve over the 497 00:20:54,686 --> 00:20:56,621 years and into the future, we 498 00:20:56,621 --> 00:20:59,157 look to see that same growth 499 00:20:59,157 --> 00:21:00,725 and same expansions so that 500 00:21:00,725 --> 00:21:02,260 future generations are able to 501 00:21:02,260 --> 00:21:03,795 enjoy a system that is 502 00:21:03,795 --> 00:21:05,330 connected throughout the 503 00:21:05,330 --> 00:21:06,931 valley, creating his web of 504 00:21:06,931 --> 00:21:08,366 parks and recreation areas 505 00:21:08,366 --> 00:21:10,668 that are interconnected for 506 00:21:10,668 --> 00:21:12,971 both habitat, wildlife 507 00:21:12,971 --> 00:21:14,306 connectivity as well as human 508 00:21:14,306 --> 00:21:15,407 interaction and being able to 509 00:21:15,407 --> 00:21:16,875 connect with nature in these 510 00:21:16,875 --> 00:21:17,742 special places that santa 511 00:21:17,742 --> 00:21:19,978 clara county parks provides. 512 00:21:19,978 --> 00:21:21,413 It's been amazing to reflect 513 00:21:21,413 --> 00:21:23,047 back on the last 100 years in 514 00:21:23,047 --> 00:21:25,016 this system and really looking 515 00:21:25,016 --> 00:21:26,885 forward to the next 100 years 516 00:21:26,885 --> 00:21:28,920 plus of the system and what we 517 00:21:28,920 --> 00:21:30,555 can provide to the public and 518 00:21:30,555 --> 00:21:31,990 how we can preserve and 519 00:21:31,990 --> 00:21:33,625 protect these wonderful 520 00:21:33,625 --> 00:21:44,870 landscapes into the future. 521 00:21:44,870 --> 00:23:12,390 ♪ . 522 00:23:12,390 --> 00:23:18,663 [ applause ] 523 00:23:18,663 --> 00:23:20,198 would you like to say a word 524 00:23:20,198 --> 00:23:21,866 and perhaps invite up your 525 00:23:21,866 --> 00:23:35,413 folks at the proper moment. 526 00:23:35,413 --> 00:23:37,181 This is the full-blown 527 00:23:37,181 --> 00:23:38,817 accommodation from our entire 528 00:23:38,817 --> 00:23:44,723 board of supervisors, god said 529 00:23:44,723 --> 00:23:47,692 he was looking forward for the 530 00:23:47,692 --> 00:23:48,727 next 100 years and I said good 531 00:23:48,727 --> 00:23:50,328 for you. 532 00:23:50,328 --> 00:23:51,096 Don said that, not god. 533 00:23:51,096 --> 00:23:53,298 And we hope you find a place 534 00:23:53,298 --> 00:23:54,165 to hang this and reminded of 535 00:23:54,165 --> 00:23:56,267 the fact that with all of the 536 00:23:56,267 --> 00:23:57,068 difficult work we do here at 537 00:23:57,068 --> 00:23:59,070 the county, there are 538 00:23:59,070 --> 00:24:00,271 relatively few occasions when 539 00:24:00,271 --> 00:24:04,276 we can say that everybody 540 00:24:04,276 --> 00:24:04,876 loves fill in the blank. 541 00:24:04,876 --> 00:24:07,812 And I gotta tell you, 542 00:24:07,812 --> 00:24:08,446 everybody loves our parks. 543 00:24:08,446 --> 00:24:10,148 So thank you for making that 544 00:24:10,148 --> 00:24:10,815 happen, thank you for making 545 00:24:10,815 --> 00:24:11,916 that possible. 546 00:24:11,916 --> 00:24:15,420 And don, why don't you say a 547 00:24:15,420 --> 00:24:17,955 word. 548 00:24:17,955 --> 00:24:18,690 >> thank you very much. 549 00:24:18,690 --> 00:24:20,324 This is an incredible 550 00:24:20,324 --> 00:24:22,527 opportunity and just a great 551 00:24:22,527 --> 00:24:23,194 milestone for the county. 552 00:24:23,194 --> 00:24:25,630 It's really about the county 553 00:24:25,630 --> 00:24:27,298 and as was mentioned 554 00:24:27,298 --> 00:24:29,334 previously, it's having that 555 00:24:29,334 --> 00:24:30,235 vision 100 years ago to 556 00:24:30,235 --> 00:24:32,704 acquire that first land, make 557 00:24:32,704 --> 00:24:34,739 it available to the public and 558 00:24:34,739 --> 00:24:35,507 preserve and protect and then 559 00:24:35,507 --> 00:24:37,008 the gross sense that of course 560 00:24:37,008 --> 00:24:37,976 we couldn't have an amazing 561 00:24:37,976 --> 00:24:38,676 system that we have now 562 00:24:38,676 --> 00:24:41,780 without the support of the 563 00:24:41,780 --> 00:24:43,415 community, the board f 564 00:24:43,415 --> 00:24:44,849 supervisors over the 100 years 565 00:24:44,849 --> 00:24:48,086 and beyond, and county 566 00:24:48,086 --> 00:24:48,553 leadership. 567 00:24:48,553 --> 00:24:49,354 They're all coming together to 568 00:24:49,354 --> 00:24:50,855 create such a system that has 569 00:24:50,855 --> 00:24:54,626 grown from just this 400 acres 570 00:24:54,626 --> 00:24:57,762 stevens creek to now over 571 00:24:57,762 --> 00:24:59,297 50,000 acres, 28 parks within 572 00:24:59,297 --> 00:25:01,599 the system, and just a diverse 573 00:25:01,599 --> 00:25:03,234 not only habitat types and 574 00:25:03,234 --> 00:25:05,303 really preserving almost every 575 00:25:05,303 --> 00:25:06,404 habitat and eco type that 576 00:25:06,404 --> 00:25:09,441 exist in the county, is under 577 00:25:09,441 --> 00:25:10,175 preservation and protection, 578 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:12,944 which is an amazing thing to 579 00:25:12,944 --> 00:25:14,079 think about for future 580 00:25:14,079 --> 00:25:15,580 generations, to enjoy. 581 00:25:15,580 --> 00:25:17,782 So thank you for the 582 00:25:17,782 --> 00:25:18,316 recognition, again. 583 00:25:18,316 --> 00:25:20,118 It's really about the county 584 00:25:20,118 --> 00:25:21,686 having that vision and working 585 00:25:21,686 --> 00:25:22,586 together for the next 100 586 00:25:22,586 --> 00:25:24,022 years and see how much we can 587 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:25,523 grow the park system and make 588 00:25:25,523 --> 00:25:26,858 sure the system is available 589 00:25:26,858 --> 00:25:28,493 for everybody to enjoy, and I 590 00:25:28,493 --> 00:25:29,360 do encourage to you come on 591 00:25:29,360 --> 00:25:30,895 out to a county park. 592 00:25:30,895 --> 00:25:32,430 We have a little bit of 593 00:25:32,430 --> 00:25:33,197 everything for everybody. 594 00:25:33,197 --> 00:25:34,765 So please come out and, again, 595 00:25:34,765 --> 00:25:41,772 thank you very much. 596 00:25:41,772 --> 00:25:43,942 >> we're going to invite my 597 00:25:43,942 --> 00:25:45,910 board colleagues down and turn 598 00:25:45,910 --> 00:25:47,846 our backs on you very briefly. 599 00:25:47,846 --> 00:25:48,446 I saw that smile. 600 00:25:48,446 --> 00:25:50,482 Don't say it's my best side. 601 00:25:50,482 --> 00:25:51,683 We're going to turn our backs 602 00:25:51,683 --> 00:25:53,651 on you briefly and take a 603 00:25:53,651 --> 00:25:57,489 picture and then we're going 604 00:25:57,489 --> 00:25:58,389 to have some more 605 00:25:58,389 --> 00:26:00,024 opportunities to celebrate the 606 00:26:00,024 --> 00:27:34,585 many remarkable people. 607 00:27:34,585 --> 00:27:36,087 >> it is my pleasure now to 608 00:27:36,087 --> 00:27:37,255 welcome to the podium our 609 00:27:37,255 --> 00:27:38,857 county executive who will 610 00:27:38,857 --> 00:27:40,458 present certificates of 611 00:27:40,458 --> 00:27:42,861 appreciation to our employee 612 00:27:42,861 --> 00:27:45,063 excellence award honorees for 613 00:27:45,063 --> 00:27:52,803 january, 2024. 614 00:27:52,803 --> 00:27:53,604 >> if I could have the awith 615 00:27:53,604 --> 00:27:55,773 regard recipients come join me 616 00:27:55,773 --> 00:27:59,777 up here. 617 00:27:59,777 --> 00:28:00,444 In the seats that are being 618 00:28:00,444 --> 00:28:16,927 set up to my right and left. 619 00:28:16,927 --> 00:28:17,662 >> so this is that wonderful 620 00:28:17,662 --> 00:28:19,664 time of month where we get an 621 00:28:19,664 --> 00:28:20,364 opportunity to recognize just 622 00:28:20,364 --> 00:28:23,768 a handful of our truly 623 00:28:23,768 --> 00:28:36,648 extraordinary employees. 624 00:28:36,648 --> 00:28:37,348 Finance agency, department of 625 00:28:37,348 --> 00:28:39,083 planning and development, 626 00:28:39,083 --> 00:28:40,318 probation department, our 627 00:28:40,318 --> 00:28:41,386 health system, the sheriff's 628 00:28:41,386 --> 00:28:43,721 office and the social services 629 00:28:43,721 --> 00:28:44,054 agency. 630 00:28:44,054 --> 00:28:44,722 As I call your name, please 631 00:28:44,722 --> 00:28:46,791 come up, stand next to me. 632 00:28:46,791 --> 00:28:47,758 I'll read a few nice things 633 00:28:47,758 --> 00:28:50,528 about you that came from your 634 00:28:50,528 --> 00:28:51,195 department, and then you'll 635 00:28:51,195 --> 00:28:52,764 take a step behind to 636 00:28:52,764 --> 00:28:53,531 president ellenberg. 637 00:28:53,531 --> 00:28:55,733 She'll give you your award and 638 00:28:55,733 --> 00:28:58,369 take a photo with you and you 639 00:28:58,369 --> 00:29:00,338 can return your seat and at 640 00:29:00,438 --> 00:29:02,006 the end we'll do a group 641 00:29:02,006 --> 00:29:03,807 photo. 642 00:29:03,807 --> 00:29:06,611 >> and we begin with carl 643 00:29:06,611 --> 00:29:18,322 backy, facilities and fleet. 644 00:29:18,322 --> 00:29:20,992 >> it's a driving force behind 645 00:29:20,992 --> 00:29:21,526 building operations. 646 00:29:21,526 --> 00:29:23,628 And for over a decade, carl's 647 00:29:23,628 --> 00:29:25,096 played a rucial role in 648 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:27,198 keeping our county efficient 649 00:29:27,198 --> 00:29:28,232 and well-oiled machine, and 650 00:29:28,232 --> 00:29:32,036 yes, even though we have -- 651 00:29:32,036 --> 00:29:34,405 carl excels in the world of 652 00:29:34,405 --> 00:29:36,374 construction services where 653 00:29:36,374 --> 00:29:37,909 every decision impacts the 654 00:29:37,909 --> 00:29:38,309 bottomline. 655 00:29:38,309 --> 00:29:40,979 He's skillfully navigates the 656 00:29:40,979 --> 00:29:43,448 maze of cost variables from 657 00:29:43,448 --> 00:29:49,554 contract choices to warranty 658 00:29:49,554 --> 00:29:51,656 statuses. 659 00:29:51,656 --> 00:29:51,923 And. 660 00:29:51,923 --> 00:29:54,158 A keen understanding of the 661 00:29:54,158 --> 00:29:55,793 financial landscape involved 662 00:29:55,793 --> 00:29:56,494 in this project. 663 00:29:56,494 --> 00:29:57,361 Carl's the point person for 664 00:29:57,361 --> 00:29:59,530 the complex service-related 665 00:29:59,530 --> 00:30:00,932 projects directing the 666 00:30:00,932 --> 00:30:07,271 county's mission. 667 00:30:07,271 --> 00:30:08,739 When an unforeseen event led 668 00:30:08,739 --> 00:30:10,441 to the closure of the dental 669 00:30:10,441 --> 00:30:12,610 services unit, he promptly 670 00:30:12,610 --> 00:30:14,679 navigated the issue and 671 00:30:14,679 --> 00:30:17,048 ensured the proper disposal 672 00:30:17,048 --> 00:30:17,515 hazardous waste. 673 00:30:17,515 --> 00:30:19,584 Carl isn't just a valued team 674 00:30:19,584 --> 00:30:20,752 member but an asset to the 675 00:30:20,752 --> 00:30:21,085 county. 676 00:30:21,085 --> 00:30:22,553 His dedication, 677 00:30:22,553 --> 00:30:24,088 problem-solving prowess and 678 00:30:24,088 --> 00:30:25,390 commitment to excellence leave 679 00:30:25,390 --> 00:30:28,059 an enduring legacy for faf and 680 00:30:28,059 --> 00:30:30,294 our community as a whole. 681 00:30:30,294 --> 00:30:30,828 Congratulations. 682 00:30:30,828 --> 00:30:46,878 >> thank you. 683 00:30:46,878 --> 00:30:50,481 Yolanda, vega. 684 00:30:50,481 --> 00:30:51,749 >> more than a familiar face 685 00:30:51,749 --> 00:30:53,951 at the employee service agency 686 00:30:53,951 --> 00:30:54,919 being recognized as the go-to 687 00:30:54,919 --> 00:30:57,355 person for her agency as a 688 00:30:57,355 --> 00:30:58,423 whole. 689 00:30:58,423 --> 00:30:59,957 Throughout her 13-year tenure 690 00:30:59,957 --> 00:31:01,059 with the county, yolanda has 691 00:31:01,059 --> 00:31:03,361 been a so far as advice, 692 00:31:03,361 --> 00:31:05,496 guidance and mom rodry for her 693 00:31:05,496 --> 00:31:05,896 colleagues. 694 00:31:05,896 --> 00:31:09,434 Her extensive knowledge is 695 00:31:09,434 --> 00:31:10,968 uplifting those around her 696 00:31:10,968 --> 00:31:12,470 with her wisdom. 697 00:31:12,470 --> 00:31:14,505 Her leadership has truly shown 698 00:31:14,505 --> 00:31:15,506 during the pandemic while 699 00:31:15,506 --> 00:31:17,675 overseeing a vaccine site she 700 00:31:17,675 --> 00:31:18,575 navigating with challenging 701 00:31:18,575 --> 00:31:20,812 times with grace and 702 00:31:20,812 --> 00:31:21,212 resilience. 703 00:31:21,212 --> 00:31:23,881 Her exceptional efficiency and 704 00:31:23,881 --> 00:31:24,648 dedication extended far beyond 705 00:31:24,648 --> 00:31:26,918 the completion of others 706 00:31:26,918 --> 00:31:30,254 duties playing the crucial 707 00:31:30,254 --> 00:31:33,224 role throughout. 708 00:31:33,224 --> 00:31:34,625 She is always mindful of 709 00:31:34,625 --> 00:31:35,960 representing the county with 710 00:31:35,960 --> 00:31:37,929 dignity and respect. 711 00:31:37,929 --> 00:31:39,330 Whether engaging in job fairs 712 00:31:39,330 --> 00:31:41,599 or providing extra assistance 713 00:31:41,599 --> 00:31:42,299 to struggling candidates in 714 00:31:42,299 --> 00:31:44,435 the office, she excels at 715 00:31:44,435 --> 00:31:45,369 thinking outside the box, 716 00:31:45,369 --> 00:31:48,539 using her creativity to find 717 00:31:48,539 --> 00:31:50,208 innovative solutions. 718 00:31:50,208 --> 00:31:51,642 The team greatly benefits from 719 00:31:51,642 --> 00:31:53,111 yolanda's positivity, energy 720 00:31:53,111 --> 00:31:54,678 and enthusiasm, although 721 00:31:54,678 --> 00:31:56,180 qualities that make her an 722 00:31:56,180 --> 00:31:58,983 invaluable asset. 723 00:31:58,983 --> 00:31:59,450 Congratulations. 724 00:31:59,450 --> 00:32:06,723 Thank you. 725 00:32:06,723 --> 00:32:13,664 >> don mil ise. 726 00:32:13,664 --> 00:32:15,299 , a management analyst for the 727 00:32:15,299 --> 00:32:17,335 social services agency has 728 00:32:17,335 --> 00:32:18,302 proven to be a strong advocate 729 00:32:18,302 --> 00:32:20,471 for adult protective services 730 00:32:20,471 --> 00:32:21,472 clients. 731 00:32:21,472 --> 00:32:22,907 Either older adults or 732 00:32:22,907 --> 00:32:25,042 dependent adults or victims of 733 00:32:25,042 --> 00:32:26,010 abuse, neglect or 734 00:32:26,010 --> 00:32:26,443 exploitation. 735 00:32:26,443 --> 00:32:27,044 John is on the team that 736 00:32:27,044 --> 00:32:28,412 investigates reports of abuse 737 00:32:28,412 --> 00:32:29,947 and ultimately gets these 738 00:32:29,947 --> 00:32:31,215 client the help they need. 739 00:32:31,215 --> 00:32:32,984 He has a tremendous work ethic 740 00:32:32,984 --> 00:32:34,886 and it's clear that the 741 00:32:34,886 --> 00:32:36,654 client's health and safety are 742 00:32:36,654 --> 00:32:38,089 his top priority. 743 00:32:38,089 --> 00:32:39,590 John is trustworthy in his 744 00:32:39,590 --> 00:32:41,459 medical assessments and always 745 00:32:41,459 --> 00:32:42,960 refers to legal and ethical 746 00:32:42,960 --> 00:32:44,162 standards when making 747 00:32:44,162 --> 00:32:44,529 decisions. 748 00:32:44,529 --> 00:32:46,797 He's committed to efficient, 749 00:32:46,797 --> 00:32:48,099 effective and top quality 750 00:32:48,099 --> 00:32:49,000 service. 751 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:52,136 He follows up on clients' 752 00:32:52,136 --> 00:32:53,504 medical needs after initial 753 00:32:53,504 --> 00:32:54,505 assessment to make sure proper 754 00:32:54,505 --> 00:32:55,740 care is in place. 755 00:32:55,740 --> 00:32:57,475 It's clear that john values 756 00:32:57,475 --> 00:32:58,776 the community. 757 00:32:58,776 --> 00:33:03,413 He's expressed his ork and 758 00:33:03,413 --> 00:33:04,515 all of his clients are treated 759 00:33:04,515 --> 00:33:06,083 with respect and kindness and 760 00:33:06,083 --> 00:33:08,152 quick to jump on a case with 761 00:33:08,152 --> 00:33:10,354 short notice displaying an 762 00:33:10,354 --> 00:33:11,322 eagerness and kindness 763 00:33:11,322 --> 00:33:12,957 exemplary to others. 764 00:33:12,957 --> 00:33:15,760 Among his colleagues, john 765 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:16,627 encouraging innovation and 766 00:33:16,627 --> 00:33:17,295 flexibility and provides 767 00:33:17,295 --> 00:33:18,829 feedback and solutions to 768 00:33:18,829 --> 00:33:20,565 issues that may arise and 769 00:33:20,565 --> 00:33:22,733 always ready to help a 770 00:33:22,733 --> 00:33:23,534 teammate work through an 771 00:33:23,534 --> 00:33:23,835 issue. 772 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:26,103 He's an enthusiastic worker 773 00:33:26,103 --> 00:33:28,706 well respected by peers and a 774 00:33:28,706 --> 00:33:30,474 modern provider of adult of 775 00:33:30,474 --> 00:33:31,876 protective services. 776 00:33:31,876 --> 00:33:38,983 Thank you, john. 777 00:33:38,983 --> 00:33:44,956 Paula mcalister. 778 00:33:44,956 --> 00:33:45,756 When a 17-year-old girl went 779 00:33:45,756 --> 00:33:46,657 missing from her home in 780 00:33:46,657 --> 00:33:48,926 sarasota last july, detective 781 00:33:48,926 --> 00:33:51,595 sergeant paula mcalister took 782 00:33:51,595 --> 00:33:52,797 the reigns of the 783 00:33:52,797 --> 00:33:53,531 investigation and made sure no 784 00:33:53,531 --> 00:33:55,199 stone went unturn, no lead 785 00:33:55,199 --> 00:33:57,168 unfollowed in the search for 786 00:33:57,168 --> 00:33:58,836 the missing teen. 787 00:33:58,836 --> 00:34:00,238 Sergeant mcalister, a 23-year 788 00:34:00,238 --> 00:34:00,872 veteran of the sheriff's 789 00:34:00,872 --> 00:34:02,473 office and head of the unit 790 00:34:02,473 --> 00:34:04,976 that handles juvenile matters, 791 00:34:04,976 --> 00:34:06,377 led a month-long 792 00:34:06,377 --> 00:34:08,012 investigation, she coordinated 793 00:34:08,012 --> 00:34:10,982 efforts of several detectives, 794 00:34:10,982 --> 00:34:11,816 control deputies, allied 795 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:14,118 agencies, local task force and 796 00:34:14,118 --> 00:34:14,785 volunteers search-and-rescue 797 00:34:14,785 --> 00:34:16,754 teams in an all-out effort to 798 00:34:16,754 --> 00:34:17,254 locate the girl. 799 00:34:17,254 --> 00:34:18,823 Dozens of leads and tips 800 00:34:18,823 --> 00:34:20,992 poured in, and sergeant 801 00:34:20,992 --> 00:34:23,560 mcalister did the follow-up as 802 00:34:23,560 --> 00:34:24,862 well as interviews, search 803 00:34:24,862 --> 00:34:25,762 warrants and investigated 804 00:34:25,762 --> 00:34:26,964 theories associated with the 805 00:34:26,964 --> 00:34:27,264 case. 806 00:34:27,264 --> 00:34:27,965 She was the point of contact 807 00:34:27,965 --> 00:34:29,500 for concerned family members 808 00:34:29,500 --> 00:34:31,202 providing updates on the 809 00:34:31,202 --> 00:34:32,370 investigation as well as 810 00:34:32,370 --> 00:34:33,437 empathy and compassion for 811 00:34:33,437 --> 00:34:35,573 distraught relatives. 812 00:34:35,573 --> 00:34:37,108 While her efforts ultimately 813 00:34:37,108 --> 00:34:39,210 found the girl, it isn't a 814 00:34:39,210 --> 00:34:40,278 story with a happy ending. 815 00:34:40,278 --> 00:34:42,546 Her body was found near her 816 00:34:42,546 --> 00:34:44,849 crashed car on the roadside 817 00:34:44,849 --> 00:34:46,017 ravine in the santa cruz 818 00:34:46,017 --> 00:34:46,384 mountains. 819 00:34:46,384 --> 00:34:48,085 It wasn't the outcome anyone 820 00:34:48,085 --> 00:34:50,821 wanted, but sergeant 821 00:34:50,821 --> 00:34:51,455 mcalister's efforts helped 822 00:34:51,455 --> 00:34:53,323 bring a sense of closure to 823 00:34:53,323 --> 00:34:54,758 the girl's family, friends and 824 00:34:54,758 --> 00:34:56,227 the community. 825 00:34:56,227 --> 00:34:57,962 Sergeant mcalister's 826 00:34:57,962 --> 00:34:59,430 diligence, her care and 827 00:34:59,430 --> 00:35:00,364 compassion coupled with her 828 00:35:00,364 --> 00:35:04,835 high level of experience 829 00:35:04,835 --> 00:35:10,441 wanter commodations of 830 00:35:10,441 --> 00:35:20,717 excellence, thank you, paula. 831 00:35:20,717 --> 00:35:26,624 >> yolanda -- zulema 832 00:35:26,624 --> 00:35:27,224 veramontez... 833 00:35:27,224 --> 00:35:27,991 >> for the first 16 years of 834 00:35:27,991 --> 00:35:29,092 her service with the county, 835 00:35:29,092 --> 00:35:30,995 she worked with at-risk kids 836 00:35:30,995 --> 00:35:32,730 working many of the most 837 00:35:32,730 --> 00:35:34,031 difficult assignments in 838 00:35:34,031 --> 00:35:34,799 juvenile hall and later 839 00:35:34,799 --> 00:35:36,233 working with youth as a 840 00:35:36,233 --> 00:35:36,733 probation officer. 841 00:35:36,733 --> 00:35:38,736 Her positive spirit and can do 842 00:35:38,736 --> 00:35:40,103 altitude with colleagues 843 00:35:40,103 --> 00:35:40,737 transfer along with her to 844 00:35:40,837 --> 00:35:42,440 help serve the adult community 845 00:35:42,440 --> 00:35:43,307 in 2015. 846 00:35:43,307 --> 00:35:45,576 Specifically the high risk 847 00:35:45,576 --> 00:35:46,344 offender unit. 848 00:35:46,344 --> 00:35:47,878 Since being promoted to 849 00:35:47,878 --> 00:35:48,646 supervising probation officer 850 00:35:48,646 --> 00:35:53,217 they 2021, zulema ade her 851 00:35:53,217 --> 00:35:54,084 unit the shining example of 852 00:35:54,084 --> 00:35:55,619 the adult division. 853 00:35:55,619 --> 00:35:58,356 She comes to work with an 854 00:35:58,356 --> 00:35:59,457 unfailing opportunity and 855 00:35:59,457 --> 00:36:00,691 never asks anything of her 856 00:36:00,691 --> 00:36:02,226 employees she wouldn't do 857 00:36:02,226 --> 00:36:02,559 herself. 858 00:36:02,559 --> 00:36:03,260 She treats everyone around her 859 00:36:03,260 --> 00:36:04,528 with dignity and respect and 860 00:36:04,528 --> 00:36:05,896 key to the fact that everyone 861 00:36:05,896 --> 00:36:07,131 has different personals and 862 00:36:07,131 --> 00:36:10,634 just her managing manner 863 00:36:10,634 --> 00:36:11,034 accordingly. 864 00:36:11,034 --> 00:36:13,104 She has the unit running 865 00:36:13,104 --> 00:36:14,638 fluidly and efficiently all 866 00:36:14,638 --> 00:36:15,539 while maintaining a sense of 867 00:36:15,539 --> 00:36:17,608 humor is bringing her own 868 00:36:17,608 --> 00:36:19,910 personal touch to the game. 869 00:36:19,910 --> 00:36:21,746 She also serves as a union rep 870 00:36:21,746 --> 00:36:22,947 and created a positive 871 00:36:22,947 --> 00:36:24,715 atmosphere where she inspires 872 00:36:24,715 --> 00:36:25,549 those around her to hold those 873 00:36:25,549 --> 00:36:28,352 a higher standard. 874 00:36:28,352 --> 00:36:39,063 Congratulations. 875 00:36:39,063 --> 00:36:45,936 Dr. Phillip sobolsky. 876 00:36:45,936 --> 00:36:46,971 Dr. Phillip is a skilled and 877 00:36:46,971 --> 00:36:49,073 forward-thinking clinical 878 00:36:49,073 --> 00:36:50,074 biochemicallist who always has 879 00:36:50,074 --> 00:36:52,143 his finger on the pulse in the 880 00:36:52,143 --> 00:36:52,843 hospitals and communities they 881 00:36:52,843 --> 00:36:53,778 serve making sure they have 882 00:36:53,778 --> 00:36:56,313 the tools they need to be 883 00:36:56,313 --> 00:36:59,250 successful. 884 00:36:59,250 --> 00:36:59,817 Dr. Sobolesky, once he 885 00:36:59,817 --> 00:37:01,385 identifies a need, he works 886 00:37:01,385 --> 00:37:03,587 quickly to formulate a plan 887 00:37:03,587 --> 00:37:04,588 and present it to all 888 00:37:04,588 --> 00:37:05,589 necessary parties and feedback 889 00:37:05,589 --> 00:37:06,257 for approval. 890 00:37:06,257 --> 00:37:07,625 His achievements include 891 00:37:07,625 --> 00:37:09,660 bringing in a high sensitivity 892 00:37:09,660 --> 00:37:12,463 proponent test to rule out 893 00:37:12,463 --> 00:37:14,465 heart attacks and suspected 894 00:37:14,465 --> 00:37:16,100 cardiac patients significantly 895 00:37:16,100 --> 00:37:17,501 reducing the length of stay. 896 00:37:17,501 --> 00:37:19,136 He established fentenyl tests 897 00:37:19,136 --> 00:37:20,738 at allly hospitals when it 898 00:37:20,738 --> 00:37:22,740 first became clear that 899 00:37:22,740 --> 00:37:23,641 overdoses were a significant 900 00:37:23,641 --> 00:37:25,409 problem in santa clara county. 901 00:37:25,409 --> 00:37:26,977 He determined there was a lack 902 00:37:26,977 --> 00:37:28,479 of space in the valley medical 903 00:37:28,479 --> 00:37:29,346 center lab and developed a 904 00:37:29,346 --> 00:37:31,415 plan to add space for new 905 00:37:31,415 --> 00:37:35,286 chemistry equipment, when the 906 00:37:35,286 --> 00:37:35,953 chemistry equipment at the 907 00:37:35,953 --> 00:37:37,488 hospital threatened to close 908 00:37:37,488 --> 00:37:38,422 its emergency department he 909 00:37:38,422 --> 00:37:41,192 worked with a vendor to bring 910 00:37:41,192 --> 00:37:42,293 temporary equipment to 911 00:37:42,293 --> 00:37:44,328 maintain continuous 912 00:37:44,328 --> 00:37:45,763 operations. 913 00:37:45,763 --> 00:37:49,133 Dr. S obolesky has been a key 914 00:37:49,133 --> 00:37:50,968 leader throughout the santa 915 00:37:50,968 --> 00:37:52,102 clara valley healthcare system 916 00:37:52,102 --> 00:37:54,505 and shares his knowledge and 917 00:37:54,505 --> 00:37:57,675 expertise with lab, staff and 918 00:37:57,675 --> 00:38:04,447 physicians on all campuses. 919 00:38:04,447 --> 00:38:11,288 >> thank you. 920 00:38:11,288 --> 00:38:13,591 In two short years, amy has 921 00:38:13,591 --> 00:38:14,625 established herself as a 922 00:38:14,625 --> 00:38:17,161 highly valuable member of the 923 00:38:17,161 --> 00:38:17,795 behavioral health services 924 00:38:17,795 --> 00:38:19,663 department which she joined 925 00:38:19,663 --> 00:38:20,464 after working in a inance 926 00:38:20,464 --> 00:38:21,866 agency, throughout her tenure, 927 00:38:21,866 --> 00:38:22,799 she has demonstrated 928 00:38:22,799 --> 00:38:24,435 exceptional support by 929 00:38:24,435 --> 00:38:26,403 providing personnel 930 00:38:26,403 --> 00:38:27,371 consultations, coaching, 931 00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:28,539 mentoring and guidance on a 932 00:38:28,539 --> 00:38:31,075 range of personnel matters 933 00:38:31,075 --> 00:38:32,843 both standard and complex. 934 00:38:32,843 --> 00:38:33,610 Amy stands out as a model 935 00:38:33,610 --> 00:38:34,678 representative f behavioral 936 00:38:34,678 --> 00:38:36,413 health services, skillfully 937 00:38:36,413 --> 00:38:37,515 connecting with staff, 938 00:38:37,515 --> 00:38:40,351 managers and leadership teams. 939 00:38:40,351 --> 00:38:40,985 Her remarkable ability to 940 00:38:40,985 --> 00:38:41,986 communicate makes others feel 941 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:44,822 comfortable and heard. 942 00:38:44,822 --> 00:38:46,357 Amy rise above expectations by 943 00:38:46,357 --> 00:38:47,458 offering guidance to managers 944 00:38:47,458 --> 00:38:50,494 who are dealing with intricate 945 00:38:50,494 --> 00:39:01,605 personnel situations. 946 00:40:23,520 --> 00:40:24,655 positive impression on 947 00:40:24,655 --> 00:40:26,056 everyone he interacts with. 948 00:40:26,056 --> 00:40:30,361 In addition, medhat is a 949 00:40:30,361 --> 00:40:31,829 certified access specialist 950 00:40:31,829 --> 00:40:33,831 and afired a professional 951 00:40:33,831 --> 00:40:34,698 engineering license in a 952 00:40:34,698 --> 00:40:37,568 master code professional 953 00:40:37,568 --> 00:40:47,777 certificate. 954 00:40:47,777 --> 00:40:48,511 >> we have one person who 955 00:40:48,511 --> 00:40:50,247 couldn't attend but I'll go 956 00:40:50,247 --> 00:40:54,084 ahead and read his write-out. 957 00:40:54,084 --> 00:40:56,086 During his four years in which 958 00:40:56,086 --> 00:40:57,054 his county is a senior 959 00:40:57,054 --> 00:40:58,355 accountant, he made his 960 00:40:58,355 --> 00:41:02,292 impression with dedication and 961 00:41:02,292 --> 00:41:02,625 ability. 962 00:41:02,625 --> 00:41:04,495 As participate of the 963 00:41:04,495 --> 00:41:06,363 allocation plan, attached that 964 00:41:06,363 --> 00:41:07,030 requires precision and acute 965 00:41:07,030 --> 00:41:08,933 understanding of financial 966 00:41:08,933 --> 00:41:10,067 intricacies. 967 00:41:10,067 --> 00:41:12,436 He meticulously reviews 968 00:41:12,436 --> 00:41:13,871 proposals, fees and charges 969 00:41:13,871 --> 00:41:18,709 and senate bill claims. 970 00:41:18,709 --> 00:41:20,778 Bility crg significantly to 971 00:41:20,778 --> 00:41:22,312 include reimbursements for the 972 00:41:22,312 --> 00:41:22,645 county. 973 00:41:22,645 --> 00:41:24,882 His expertise shines in 974 00:41:24,882 --> 00:41:25,649 criminal moments like 975 00:41:25,649 --> 00:41:29,353 orchestrating a $190 million 976 00:41:29,353 --> 00:41:30,287 reimbursement for the care 977 00:41:30,287 --> 00:41:32,222 acts fund claiming process. 978 00:41:32,222 --> 00:41:33,456 Acting as the point of contact 979 00:41:33,456 --> 00:41:36,160 for fema and harp pa 980 00:41:36,160 --> 00:41:46,837 reimbursement, it ensures he 981 00:41:46,837 --> 00:41:48,539 thoroughly plans tasks and 982 00:41:48,539 --> 00:41:49,306 adapts new and efficient ways 983 00:41:49,306 --> 00:41:51,775 to work. 984 00:41:51,775 --> 00:41:53,477 He find ways to streamline 985 00:41:53,477 --> 00:41:55,412 processes and never gets 986 00:41:55,412 --> 00:41:57,047 thrown when things shift, he 987 00:41:57,047 --> 00:42:00,117 simply adapts and moves 988 00:42:00,117 --> 00:42:01,685 forward with a big welcoming 989 00:42:01,685 --> 00:42:53,337 smiles, congratulations. 990 00:42:53,337 --> 00:43:38,982 Leaderships leaderships 991 00:43:38,982 --> 00:43:39,215 . 992 00:43:39,215 --> 00:43:43,152 [ applause ] 993 00:43:43,152 --> 00:43:44,154 >> I believe there is some 994 00:43:44,154 --> 00:43:46,223 celebrations in store. 995 00:43:46,223 --> 00:43:47,958 So we are adjourned. 996 00:43:47,958 --> 00:43:49,393 We'll convene tomorrow morning 997 00:43:49,393 --> 00:43:50,160 for the regular board meeting 998 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:54,331 at 9:30.