North Bay Consensus Council: Projects

"This was my first experience with the consensus process, so I can�t compare it to other examples, but it seems to me there were plenty of opportunities for the process to derail, but it didn�t � your skills as facilitators helped us stay focused on the issues and objectives, even as we were defining them � Truly this process was an experience that was unforgettable and worth the effort."
Don Scott, Director of Packaging, Sonoma Wine Co.

Projects

Graton: A Case Study of Consensus Building around Day Labor Issues

Summary Report: Luther Burbank Center Wells Fargo Outdoor Stage Neighborhood Dialogue

Some Past Projects

Building Consensus on Day Labor Issues: NBCC facilitated a year-long project to build consensus around a contentious issue within the community of Graton, California. The project included an assessment of 55 stakeholders, 3 community meetings, and a series of 12 meetings with representatives from across stakeholder groups including resident, business, day labor, community, county, and environmental. At the heart of the project was the development of an agreed upon work plan outlining the scope of the work acknowledging the need for both flexibility and accountability from execution through evaluation. The project concluded with a series of recommendations for the establishment of a day labor hall as well as a series of reports. (Please go to the Graton link to read more about this project.)

Professional Development Course: NBCC co-convened a two-day regional training on �Mediating Land Use Disputes.�

Citizens Advisory Board of Santa Rosa: NBCC provided training and facilitation services to support members of this group in performing their role as the �eyes and ears� of their community.

Executive Development Academy: NBCC provided a one-day workshop on �Consensus Building and Public Policy� for the County of Sonoma Executive Development Program.

Luther Burbank Center (LBC): NBCC facilitated a neighborhood dialogue to resolve community concerns regarding the sound impact of outdoor concerts. This work also established the foundation for future dialogue pertaining to the development of a medical facility on the grounds of the LBC. (Please go to the Luther Burbank Link to read more about this project.)

Conversations in Community: NBCC facilitated the last in a series of community dialogues in Sonoma for The Community Action Team for Youth. The result of this meeting was the development of an action plan based on information generated in the previous five community forums.

Sonoma County Animal Shelter: NBCC�s services were engaged by the Agricultural Commissioner�s office to address the working relationship between the Sonoma County Animal Shelter volunteers and the Sonoma County Animal Shelter�s Staff. Assessment, mediation and facilitation services were utilized.

Current Projects

Coho Salmon Recovery: NBCC is heading up a project for the Sonoma County Water Agency focused on building cooperation among key stakeholders in local implementation of the State Recovery Plan.

Department of Transportation and Public Works: NBCC�s range of services are made available based on project need.

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