Community Health Commission - March 26, 2026

Agenda

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Staff Report

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Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program Did Not Meet Targets
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NAEMT
03-26-2026-CHCFinalAgenda.pdf
Att-01-02-26-2026-CHC-DraftMinutes
Att-02-2025-2026-WorkPlan-CommunityHealthCommission
Att-03-2026-CHCommissionMeetingCalendar
Att-04-2026-HHCS-CouncilMeetingTimeline
Commissions
StaffReports
Att-05-Land Acknowledgement Statement
ATT-06-EHRestaurantAuditUpdate
Att-07-BEAR
Att-07-BEAR.pdf
Att-7-Direct City of Berkeley Health Housing Community Services Department (HHCS) and Berkeley Fire Department in coordination with relevant partners to pursue a joint pro
Agenda Item
Recommended Action
Suggested Model
Background and Need
Purpose and Goals of BEAR 2.0
Proposed Service Model (Draft Concept for Planning Purposes)
1) Target Population (initial focus)
2) Response Functions
3) Dispatch / Intake Pathways (multiple on-ramps)
4) Staffing and Clinical Governance
NP-Led vs Paramedic-Led Alternative Response (How the Distinction Impacts Clinical Implementation)
NP-Led Alternative Response (Advanced Clinical “Closure”)
Paramedic-Led Alternative Response (Operationally “Forgiving” 911 Diversion)
Practical Implication for Program Design
Partnership Framework (Suggested Stakeholders)
Data, Privacy, and Compliance Considerations
Technology and Operational Modernization
A) Budget Scenarios
B) Funding Sources to Pursue
C) Cost Avoidance / ROI Framework (required in plan)
Equity and Community Accountability
Deliverables and Reporting Back
Attachments
Att-07Grant Application to CA EMSA and CARESTAR
Grant Application to CA EMSA and CARESTAR
Executive Summary
Statement of Need
Community Profile & Problem Statement
Equity Focus
Project Goals & Objectives
Program Design & Methods
Staffing & Team Structure
Workflow & Intervention
Protocols & Training
Data, Evaluation & Quality Improvement
Budget Summary
Alignment with Funder Priorities
Partner & Stakeholder Engagement
Sustainability & Scalability
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Evaluation Plan
Appendices (to include)
Conclusion
BEAR Data
Att-08-CHIP Presentation- World Cafe
A WORLD CAFÉ DISCUSSIONFOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITYHEALTH ASSESSMENT &HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Group Agreements
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Goals
Health Topic Objectives
Welcome to the Implementation Stage
Goals for Our Time Together
Slide Number 8
Flow of TodayTwo rounds of table discussionRound 1 (30 minutes - 2 questions) Round 2 (20 minutes - recap + 1 questionGallery WalkFinal QuestionShare BackNext Steps
Round 1:Which of the existing strategies or what new strategies can be done in the next 3 years to move the needle on this health objective?” Add sticky notes and put a dot next to the ones you believe should be prioritizedWhat emerging issues have surfaced since the CHIP was finalized that should be added as a priority area to address? Add sticky notes and put a dot next to the ones you believe should be prioritized
Round 2:What other efforts and/or funding relate to these strategies?What are the funding streams? What are the specific efforts?
Round 3:What are you willing to do? What is one concrete, measurable step you or your group can commit to advance this CHIP objective?
Att-09-Aligning the CHC's Work Plan to the Needs of the Berkeley Community
Agenda Item
RECOMMENDED ACTION
BACKGROUND
Aligning our Work Plan with stated City priorities
Proposed Work Plan Alignments
Fiscal Impact
Environmental and Equity Considerations
Next Steps (If Approved)
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION
2025–2028 WORK PLAN
Guiding Philosophy
I. Mission and Purpose
A. Mission
B. Core Functions
II. Data and Accountability Framework
III. Overarching Goals (CHIP aligned)
GOAL 1: Address Disparities in Life Expectancy
IV. Priority Health Topics and Objectives
1. Housing
2. Environmental Health
3. Behavioral Health
4. Community Safety
V. Priority Populations
VI. Commission Structure and Workgroups
A. Standing Workgroups
B. Ad-Hoc Workgroups
VII. Cross-Sector and Cross-Commission Collaboration
VIII. Community Engagement and Transparency
IX. Prevention and Long-Term Impact
X. Review and Update Cycle
ADOPTION