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Board authorizes Probation Department to apply for Prop 64 cohort funding
Summary
The Board approved a motion to allow the Probation Department to apply for Prop 64 Cohort 4 funds and to designate the chief probation officer as the authorized signer for the grant application and agreement; the application would allocate roughly 70% to public‑safety/enforcement activities and 30% to youth prevention.
The board authorized the Probation Department to submit an application for Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Prop 64 Cohort 4 funding and designated the chief probation officer as the authorized signatory.
Chief Probation Officer (identified in the agenda as Chief Monfremes) explained the RFP and said the application seeks to qualify for the priority given to proposals with at least 70% of funds devoted to public safety and enforcement activities. Locally, the proposal would fund a probation officer to supervise cannabis‑related cases and support partner enforcement requests, two Community Development positions (continuing staffing from prior BSCC cohort funding), equipment and supplies, and approximately 30% of the budget for youth prevention activities, including evidence‑based programs and a family wrap program run by probation.
The board discussed whether some grants require board resolutions and whether the board needed process changes to streamline staff ability to pursue available grant funding. Several public speakers asked for transparency and community input on how funds would be used; proponents said probation’s youth programs have produced positive outcomes for participating families. The motion to authorize application and designate the chief probation officer as signer passed 5‑0.
