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Board of Supervisors — 2019-05-28

Board of Supervisors — 2019-05-28May 28, 2019

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BodyBoard of Supervisors
MeetingRegular Meeting
Date📅 May 28, 2019

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Behavioral Wellness: ANCA Behavioral Health Inc. Bankruptcy and Coordination of Care

  • Deputy County Counsel presented the legal framework regarding the vendor's bankruptcy petition and subsequent service discontinuation notices.
  • Written communications indicated that staff and essential services would become unavailable at ANCA facilities beginning June 1.
  • The Board was informed that the proposed actions were necessary to protect clients of the county’s crisis residential services.
  • The motion to approve the item passed unanimously.

Full summary

Agenda Item: Administrative Item 1 – Behavioral Wellness: ANCA Behavioral Health Inc. Bankruptcy and Coordination of Care

  • Discussion: Deputy County Counsel Teresa Martinez presented the legal framework regarding the vendor’s bankruptcy petition filed on April 30 and subsequent notifications of service discontinuation. She noted written communications from ANCA dated May 17 and May 24, which stated that staff and essential services would be unavailable at ANCA facilities beginning June 1. The Counsel described this as an unequivocal refusal to perform under legal standards, occurring after the bankruptcy filing. The Board was informed that the actions being considered were necessary to protect clients of the county’s crisis residential services.
  • Motion: A motion was made to approve Administrative Item 1.
  • Second: The motion was seconded.
  • Decision: The motion passed unanimously.

General Public Comment

  • Speaker: David Blue Wolf Diaz, identified as a Native cultural expert, provided public comment.
  • Content: The speaker discussed experiences during recent fires, specifically referencing discussions with a district ranger regarding backfire control decisions. The speaker mentioned a judgment call to allow fires to burn in areas that had not burned in several years and referenced other incidents involving fire breaks and utility companies. The speaker stated that a report was being prepared and requested that a copy be provided to the Clerk of the Board.
  • Outcome: The comment was received, and the meeting was adjourned.