Community Health Commission - April 23, 2026

Agenda

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Staff Report

Attachments (73)

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Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program Did Not Meet Targets
manager@berkeleyca.gov
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NAEMT
04-23-2026-CHCFinalAgenda
Att-01-02-26-2026-CHC-DraftMinutes
Att-02-03-26-2026-CHC-DraftMinutes
Att-03-2025-2026-WorkPlan-CommunityHealthCommission
Att-04-2026-CHCommissionMeetingCalendar
Att-05-2026-HHCS-CouncilMeetingTimeline
Commissions
StaffReports
Att-06-Land Acknowledgement Statement
Att-07-EHRestaurantAuditUpdate
Att-08-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-09-2026-04-16 -Budget-HHCS-Specific
Item 02 Overview of FY 2027 – FY 2028 Proposed Budget Balancing Plan
Att-10-CHIP-EditedImplementationPhase
CHIP-EditedImplementationPhase.pdf
CHIP-BHPrioritySlide