CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting

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CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:00pm – 1:00pm 1 (669) 900-9128 Webinar ID - 858 9548 7516 Zoom Link: Here AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call and Instructions 3. Instructions for public comment and stakeholder input The Board welcomes and encourages public participation in its meetings. This time is reserved for members of the public (including stakeholders) to address the Board concerning matters on the agenda. Items not on the agenda are reserved for the end of the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person and 20 minutes total. For agenda items, public comment will be invited at the time those items are addressed. Because the meeting will be held by teleconference, each interested party is invited to inform CalMHSA staff prior to discussion of the item by sending an email to [email protected] indicating the item to be addressed. When it appears that there are several members of the public wishing to address the Board on a specific item, at the outset of the item, the Board President may announce the maximum amount of time that will be allowed for presentation of testimony on that item. 4. Closed Session: (Gov. Code § 54957.7(a)) The CalMHSA Board of Directors may meet in closed session as permitted by Government Code Section 54957(b). 5. Consent Calendar: a. CalMHSA Board Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2021 (page 3) b. Resolutions i. Local Agency Investment Fund (page 8) ii. Signing Authority on Contracts and Participation Agreements (page 9) iii. Establishment of Bank Accounts and Account Signatories (page 11) c. Ratification of CalMHSA’s President’s Appointment of Nominating Committee (page 13) d. Calendar of Meetings (page 14) Recommendation: Approval of consent calendar. 1

Transcript of CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting

CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 13, 2021

12:00pm – 1:00pm

1 (669) 900-9128

Webinar ID - 858 9548 7516

Zoom Link: Here

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Instructions3. Instructions for public comment and stakeholder input

The Board welcomes and encourages public participation in its meetings. This time is reserved for members of the public (including stakeholders) to address the Board concerning matters on the agenda. Items not on the agenda are reserved for the end of the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person and 20 minutes total.

For agenda items, public comment will be invited at the time those items are addressed. Because the meeting will be held by teleconference, each interested party is invited to inform CalMHSA staff prior to discussion of the item by sending an email to [email protected] indicating the item to be addressed. When it appears that there are several members of the public wishing to address the Board on a specific item, at the outset of the item, the Board President may announce the maximum amount of time that will be allowed for presentation of testimony on that item.

4. Closed Session: (Gov. Code § 54957.7(a)) The CalMHSA Board of Directors may meet in closed session as permitted by Government Code Section 54957(b).

5. Consent Calendar:

a. CalMHSA Board Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2021 (page 3)

b. Resolutionsi. Local Agency Investment Fund (page 8)

ii. Signing Authority on Contracts and Participation Agreements (page 9)iii. Establishment of Bank Accounts and Account Signatories (page 11)

c. Ratification of CalMHSA’s President’s Appointment of Nominating Committee (page 13)

d. Calendar of Meetings (page 14)

Recommendation: Approval of consent calendar.

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6. Finance Committee Recommendation for Termination of the Investment Account. (page 15)

Recommendation: Approval of the Finance Committee’s recommendation to remove funds from the Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley and Zion Bank.

7. Multi-County Access and Crisis Support Project (page 16)

Recommendation: Approval of a multi-county collaborative effort to seek organizations with qualifications and

expertise to oversee a 24/7 Access and Crisis Support line and enter into a contract with a selected provider.

8. Early Psychosis (page 17)

Recommendation: Approve CalMHSA to serve as the administrator for an Early Psychosis Grant in the amount of $2 million dollars, awarded by the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) in partnership with Alpine, Mono, and Nevada Counties.

9. Utilization Management Functions (page 18)

Recommendation: Approve CalMHSA to enter into participation agreements with selected counites to

provide/procure services related to utilization management.

10. Appointment of an Audit Committee (page 19)

Recommendation: Approve the Audit Committee for the purpose of selecting an independent auditor and commencing audit preparations, as required in the bylaws Section 6.4.

11. President’s Report

12. Executive Director’s Report

13. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Adjournment

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related

modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact Laura Li at (279) 234-0700. Requests should be

made as early as possible, and at least one full business day prior to the start of the meeting.

Materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to this Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available

for public inspection during normal business hours, upon request to Laura Li at [email protected].

This meeting will be recorded. By joining the meeting, you give consent to being recorded.

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CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Minutes

Thursday, February 4, 2021

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Scott Kennelly – Butte County Wendy Alt – Calaveras County Terence M. Rooney – Colusa County Suzanne Tavano – Contra Costa County Dawan Utecht – Fresno County Amy Lindsey – Glenn County Emi Botzler-Rodgers – Humboldt County Leticia Plancarte -Garcia – Imperial County Stacy Kuwahara – Kern County Todd Metcalf – Lake County Tiffany Armstrong – Lassen County Jonathan Sherin – Los Angeles County Genevieve Valentine – Merced County Lucero Robles – Monterey County Sarah O’Malley – Napa County Phebe Bell – Nevada County Brett O’Brien – Orange County (Alternate) Amy Ellis – Placer County Ryan Quist – Sacramento County Alan Yamamoto – San Benito County (Alternate) Michael Knight – San Bernardino County (Alternate) Luke Bergmann – San Diego County Tony Vartan – San Joaquin County Anne Robin – San Luis Obispo County Scott Gilman – San Mateo County Donnell Ewert – Shasta County Sarah Collard – Siskiyou County Sandra Sinz – Solano County Bill Carter – Sonoma County Reuben Imperial – Stanislaus County Rick Bingham – Sutter/Yuba County Toni Navarro – Tri-City Connie Cessna Smith – Trinity County Michele Cruz – Tulare County (Alternate) Sevet Johnson – Ventura County

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

None identified.

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CALMHSA STAFF PRESENT

Amie Miller, Executive Director

Laura Li, Chief Administrative Officer

Jeremy Wilson, Program Director & PIO

Armando Bastida, Administrative Analyst

Jessica Bell, Program Coordinator

Julia Byrd, Administrative Manager

Lorena Campos, Associate Program Coordinator

Brandon Connors, Contract Specialist

Katie Daley, Senior Administrative Assistant

Brittany Ganguly, Program Manager

Kathy Gonzalez, Accountant

Michael Helmick, Program Manager

Moody Jahan, Accountant

Erin Jernigan, Administrative Analyst

Candice Medina, Program Coordinator

OTHERS PRESENT

Randall Keen, Legal Counsel, Manatt, Phelps, & Phillips, LLP

Julie Tugend, Organizational Development Consultant

AGENDA

A. Open Session

1. Call to Order CalMHSA President, Dawan Utecht, called the Board of Directors meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. on Thursday, February 4, 2021. President Utecht directed Laura Li, Chief Administrative Officer of CalMHSA, to take roll.

2. Roll Call and Instructions Ms. Li tallied Board Members and Alternates in attendance and found a quorum of the full Board of Directors was established.

3. Instructions for public comment and stakeholder input. Ms. Li reviewed the instructions for public comment and noted that items not on the agenda would be reserved for public comment at the end of the agenda. Public comment is called for after each agenda item. Laura Li instructed individuals on the phone to email Laura Li at [email protected] to indicate which item they wish to address.

4. Consent Calendar President Utecht acknowledged the consent calendar, consisting of the Meeting Minutes from the December 7, 2020, Board of Directors Meeting. President Utecht asked for comments from Board

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members. Hearing no comments or questions, the President asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Upon hearing the motion and second, President Utecht directed Members to vote via Zoom Webinar Chat.

Action: Approval of consent calendar.

Motion: Bill Carter, Sonoma County Second: Sevet Johnson, Ventura County No public comment was heard. Vote: The Consent Calendar was approved unanimously.

B. Action Items:

1. Nominating Committee Recommendation

Dr. Amie Miller, Executive Director, CalMHSA, reported the Nominating Committee convened and developed a proposed Slate of Officers. Dr. Miller thanked President Utecht and those leaving the Executive Committee for their service. Luke Bergmann, San Diego County, is slated as Vice President, Ruben Imperial, Stanislaus County, is slated as Treasurer, and Emi Botzler-Rodgers, Humboldt County, is slated as Secretary.

Action: Approval of Slate of Officers for the remainder of the fiscal year, as recommended by the Nominating Committee.

Motion: Veronica Kelley, San Bernardino County Second: Sevet Johnson, Ventura County

No public comment was heard.

Vote: The slate of officers was approved unanimously.

2. Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) RFP – Recommendations for Contract Award Jeremy Wilson, Program Director, CalMHSA, provided an overview of the Prevention and Early Intervention, Social Marketing and Community-Focused Technical Assistance Request for Proposals process. Mr. Wilson advised that the review and recommendation was completed by a distinct and independent panel, which did not consist of any CalMHSA Board or staff members.

CalMHSA will reach out to Members for participation in stakeholder activities to support campaign development.

Action: Authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and enter into contracts for the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program Fiscal Years (FY) 2020/2021-2022-2023.

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Funding not exceeding $3 million for Social Marketing and $500,000 for Community-Focused Technical Assistance, on an annual basis.

Motion: Kevin Panyanouvong, Stanislaus County Second: Suzanne Tavano, Contra Costa County

No public comment was heard.

Vote: The motion was approved unanimously.

3. Bylaws Dr. Miller explained CalMHSA Bylaws required updating as they were incongruent with current business practices. Consultant Julie Tugend and counsel Randall Keen provided an overview of the proposed changes to the CalMHSA Bylaws; including removing language which was already in the JPA agreement, or more appropriately placed in Board resolutions or Participation Agreements. Significant changes include the addition of a separate Audit Committee, simplification of the election process and term lengths, and updates to the Executive Committee structure.

Elections will be conducted at the beginning of the Fiscal Year.

Action: Approve the revised bylaws as presented.

Motion: Tony Vartan, San Joaquin County Second: Antoinette Navarro, Tri-City

No public comment was heard.

Vote: The revised bylaws was approved unanimously.

4. CalMHSA Learn Dr. Miller advised a business need was identified to build out trainings to support county behavioral health. CalMHSA has developed a Learning Management System to allow counties to participate at no-cost in statewide trainings. Sutter Health has proposed sponsorship of a training program for 5150 certifications. CalMHSA would create and host the training on the LMS. CalMHSA plans to build the opportunity to expand partnerships and provide additional training for county staff.

Action: Authorize the Executive Director to seek funding and implement an ongoing Educational Program that will allow for various types of projects/services with diverse funding sources, to be offered to members. The intent of the program is to accelerate training, certification, and broaden implementation of best practices.

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Motion: Suzanne Tavano, Contra Costa County Second: Tony Vartan, San Joaquin County

No public comment was heard.

Vote: The motion was approved unanimously.

C. Executive Director’s Report Dr. Miller reported CalMHSA is working to convene a group to advise on the semi-Statewide Electronic Medical Records project request for proposals. The California Healthcare Foundation will provide some funding to start the process. State Hospitals are now admitting clients again but anticipate a significant rate increase. Led by Anne Robinson, the State Hospital’s Committee will be reconvened to determine county needs and whether CalMHSA can create regional step-down facilities. Facilities would be shorter-term, human-centered, and culturally relevant. Members Paige Green from Shasta County, and Kevin Panyanouvong from Stanislaus County, expressed interest in participating on the committee. Other interested Members should reach out to Dr. Miller. The FEMA projects are still in the contracting process. The RFP has been finalized and vendors selected. CalMHSA is working on contract development with the vendors. The program will launch as soon as the contract with the state is finalized. The programs are time-limited (9 months) with the potential for limited extension. Dr. Miller reminded the Board that the program is fully funded by FEMA. When CalMHSA moves toward contract negotiations, the list of providers will be shared with the Board.

D. President’s Report President Utecht reported that Dr. Miller is working closely with CBHDA to ensure goals and efforts are aligned and coordinated.

E. Public Comments

Ms. Li invited members of the public to make comments on non-agenda items.

Public comments from the following individual(s):

None

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

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CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY

Resolution No. 21-01 Revising Resolution 15-03

RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO ADDITIONAL OFFICERS TO DEPOSIT AND

WITHDRAW MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND

WHEREAS, the Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury under Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, the California Mental Health Services Authority (“CalMHSA”) previously adopted Resolution 15-03 authorizing the deposit and withdrawal of CalMHSA monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and delegating authority to specified CalMHSA officers to deposit and withdraw CalMHSA monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 15-03 authorized the CalMHSA officers listed herein to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and to execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of that resolution and the transactions contemplated thereby:

• President • Vice-President • Secretary

• Treasurer • Executive Director • Chief Operating Officer

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 15-03 is amended to add the CalMHSA

officers designated herein as officers who are authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and to execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated hereby:

• Chief Administrative Officer • Chief Financial Officer

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution shall remain in full force and effect until all or part is rescinded by CalMHSA’s Board of Directors by resolution and a copy of that resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the California Mental Health Services

Authority on May ___, 2021:

Ayes: _______ Noes: _______ Abstains: _______ Absent: _______

_PRESIDENT – Dawan Utecht, Fresno County

ATTEST: __________ Laura Li, CalMHSA Chief Administrative Officer

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CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY

Resolution No. 21-02

Revising Resolution 18-02

RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS AND OTHER

CONTRACTS WHEREAS, the California Mental Health Services Authority (“CalMHSA”) has established programs related to mental health services; and WHEREAS, CalMHSA’s Board of Directors previously adopted Resolution 18-02 to delegate

authority to CalMHSA’s Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer to execute a Participation

Agreement for such programs; and

WHEREAS, CalMHSA enters into many other types of agreements; and

WHEREAS, it would be beneficial and efficient to delegate additional contracting authority to

the CalMHSA Executive Director, or his or her designee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of CalMHSA delegates authority to the Executive Director, or his or her designee, to execute agreements, including but not limited to Participation Agreements, for any program authorized by the Board or Executive Committee, and any subsequent amendments and related documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of CalMHSA delegates to the Executive Director, or his or her designee, subject to conditions that the Board may from time to time prescribe, the authority to execute any other contracts, subsequent amendments, and any related documents that are consistent with the administration, management, and conduct of the business and affairs of CalMHSA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the foregoing, any agreement for the procurement of goods or services with a value in excess of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) shall require ratification of the Board of Directors of CalMHSA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director shall submit a monthly/quarterly report to the Executive Committee listing all agreements entered into under the delegated authority granted herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of CalMHSA hereby ratifies and approves any contract or Participation Agreement executed by the Executive Director, or her designee, executed prior to the adoption of this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the California Mental Health Services Authority on May _______, 2021:

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AYES: ______ NOES: ______ ABSTAINS: ______ ABSENT: ______

PRESIDENT – Dawan Utecht, Fresno County

ATTEST:

__________ Laura Li, CalMHSA Chief Administrative Officer

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CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY

Resolution No. 21-03

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND

ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES

WHEREAS, the California Mental Health Services Authority (“CalMHSA”) deposits

moneys in financial institutions insured by the FDIC and authorized by law to receive

deposits of public moneys.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of CalMHSA does

hereby authorize the deposit and withdrawal of CalMHSA monies in any Bank

insured by the FDIC (“Bank”).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Bank, in its capacity as designated depository of

CalMHSA, be and it is hereby requested, authorized and directed to honor all checks,

drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn in CalMHSA’s name on

its several accounts, including, without limitation, those drawn to the individual

order of any person or persons whose names appear thereon as authorized signer

or signers thereof, when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile signature of the

following:

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Executive Director

• Chief Operating/Administrative Officer

• Chief Financial Officer

There shall be required two signatures on any bank account for the disbursement of funds.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Bank shall be entitled to honor and to charge CalMHSA

reasonable processing fees for all such checks, drafts or other orders for the

payment of money, regardless of by whom or by what means the actual or purported

facsimile signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto, if such

facsimile signature or signatures resemble the bank signature card forms on file

and/or facsimile specimens from time to time filed with the Bank by the Executive

Director of CalMHSA; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that all previous authorizations for the signing and honoring

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of checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn on CalMHSA’s

accounts at any Bank are hereby continued in full force and effect as amplified

hereby; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that CalMHSA’s Executive Director be, and hereby is,

authorized and directed to complete, execute and/or certify any customary printed

bank signature card forms and/or other facsimile specimens filed or required to be

filed with a Bank in order conveniently to exercise the authority granted by this

resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Directors of the California Mental Health Services Authority on May ________________, 2021. Ayes: _______ Noes: _______ Abstains: _______ Absent: _______

_ PRESIDENT – Dawan Utecht, Fresno County

ATTEST:

Laura Li, CalMHSA Chief Administrative Officer

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CalMHSA Board of Directors Meeting

May 13, 2021

AGENDA ITEM 5.C

SUBJECT: NOMINATING COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION:

Ratification of CalMHSA’s President’s Appointment of Nominating Committee

BACKGROUND AND CURRENT STATUS:

Ratification of the appointment made by CalMHSA President of a Nominating Committee for the development of a slate for annual elections, as provided in the bylaws Section 6.2.

REFERENCE MATERIAL(S) ATTACHED:

None.

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California Mental Health Services Authority PO Box 278

Sacramento, CA 95822 Phone: 1-888-210-2515

www.calmhsa.org

California Mental Health Services Authority

CALMHSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS – FISCAL YEAR 2021

DATE TIME LOCATION JUNE 9, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

JULY 14, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

AUGUST 11, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

OCTOBER 13, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

DECEMBER 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

JANUARY 12, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

MARCH 9, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

APRIL 13, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

MAY 11, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM

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AGENDA ITEM 6.

SUBJECT: CALMHSA FINANCE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the Finance Committee’s recommendation to terminate the investment account.

BACKGROUND AND CURRENT STATUS:

In May of 2011, the Finance Ad Hoc Committee met and discussed the idea of investment of funds, due to anticipated initial funding from the State Department related to the Statewide PEI projects, in the amount of $91 million.

June 9, 2011 Board Meeting – The board approved a partial deposit of the $91 million received with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, pending the development of an CalMHSA Investment Policy, Release of an RFQ and the account would reflect no points or fees.

August 2011 at the request of the Committee, staff released an RFQ, as a result of that release approved entering into a contract with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

September 2011 the Board approved Resolution 11-06 Investment Policy presented by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

CURRENT STATUS

CalMHSA currently hold funds in Zions Bank, and Morgan Stanley manages the investment portfolio of these funds. However, given the current county financial environment and CalMHSA’s transition to a standalone entity, it has been determined that these investments are not prudent at this time. Investments may remain as an option for the future which would require the committee’s support with a recommendation to the full Board for approval.

REFERENCE MATERIAL(S) ATTACHED:

None.

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AGENDA ITEM 7.

SUBJECT: MULTI-COUNTY ACCESS AND CRISIS SUPPORT PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of a multi-county collaborative effort to seek organizations with qualifications and expertise to oversee a 24/7 Access and Crisis Support line and enter into a contract with a selected provider.

CURRENT STATUS AND BACKGROUND

Following the Statewide conversations around Crisis Now, a cohort of Northern California Counties have begun conversations to determine the viability of a multi-County solution to their Access and Crisis Support Service needs.

Interested Counties have requested that CalMHSA develop and release a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to determine the viability of this project. The RFSQ will seek to determine the interest of qualified providers with organizational experience/expertise.

The RFSQ process will determine whether or not CalMHSA will seek to contract with the highest qualified provider or undertake additional rounds of organizational review, including, but not limited to, Request for Proposals and/or organizational interviews.

FISCAL IMPACT

Based on the outcomes of CalMHSA’s competitive bid process and number of fiscally participating counties, CalMHSA seeks approval to enter into an agreement with a provider who can provide Access and Crisis Support Services for up to $10 million dollars. It is CalMHSA’s intent to provide a much-needed service to its members, therefore obtaining maximum participation.

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AGENDA ITEM 8.

SUBJECT: EARLY PSYCHOSIS GRANT

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve CalMHSA to serve as the administrator for an Early Psychosis Grant in the amount of $2 million dollars, awarded by the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) in partnership with Alpine, Mono, and Nevada Counties.

BACKGROUND/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CalMHSA supported Alpine, Mono, and Nevada Counties in their submission of a proposal to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commissions (MHSOAC) Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Request for Proposals. The three counties, and CalMHSA, drafted their proposal for the New and/or Innovative category. The proposal was selected for funding by the MHSOAC.

This multi-county collaborative, titled Rural Early Psychosis through Cultural Humility (REACH), seeks to develop a scalable model of EPI programs in rural communities who through the utilization of telepsychiatry. The participating counties will be supported by UC Davis EDAPT Clinic through a partnership, wherein the Counties provide outreach and community supports, including Peer Support, and the UC Davis EDAPT Clinic provides evidence-based EPI telepsychiatry.

The project plan is to prove efficacy among the three initial counties with an ultimate goal of expanding the program into other counties.

EPI RFP was supported by MHSOSC through AB 1315 (Mullin) in 2017. This legislation created the EPI+ program. The EPI+ program seeks to establish a framework and strategy for implementation of evidence-based Early Psychosis programs throughout California.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The grant award is $2 million dollars to be funded by the MHSOAC.

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AGENDA ITEM 9.

SUBJECT: UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

Approve CalMHSA to enter into participation agreements with selected counites to provide/procure services related to utilization management.

BACKGROUND/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As counties respond to regulatory changes associated with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Managed Care Final Rule (Final Rule) and prepare for California

Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), a need has arisen to pool resources to more effectively conduct

activities such as practitioner credentialing, provider site certification, inpatient psychiatric concurrent review and

other utilization management functions associated with the administration of a Managed Care Plan. CalMHSA

will work to address this need for counties s utilizing staff resources and/or contracted providers.

FISCAL IMPACT

This program’s funding is subject to fiscal participation by the members. CalMHSA intends to secure the appropriate services needed by the members, for a projected budget of up to $15 million dollars.

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AGENDA ITEM 10.

SUBJECT: CALMHSA AUDIT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION:

Appointment of an Audit Committee

BACKGROUND AND CURRENT STATUS:

The Board is required to appoint an Audit Committee for the purpose of recommending to the Board the retention and termination of the independent auditor, all related initial reviews and pre-approvals of audits, services by the auditor, compensation of auditor and rotation of auditor in keeping with best practices. Appointment of the committee is to take place simultaneously with the election of Officers, per the bylaws Section 6.4

At the February 4, 2021 CalMHSA Board meeting, the Board approved the election of Officers and also approved the revised bylaws which now provide for the appointment of an Audit Committee. Given the appointment of members to the Audit Committee did not take place at that time, staff is seeking the appointment of members identified by the CalMHSA President, to the Audit Committee at this time. Time is of essence due to the need to select an independent auditor to provide guidance in this new phase of transition.

REFERENCE MATERIAL(S) ATTACHED:

None.

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