HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 8.1
DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding With La Familia for a
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility
Prepared by: Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia, a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hayward that provides substance use disorder
treatment services throughout the Bay Area, for the construction of a Substance Use Disorder
Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County. The treatment facility will include
residential treatment, detoxification, and a sobering facility for impacted individuals in the Tri-
Valley region.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding W ith La Familia for a
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Memorandum of Understanding includes a $100,000 one-time payment to be provided to
La Familia for the construction of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility. Funding will
come from the City’s National Opioid Settlement allocation, and sufficient budget is available in
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Amended Budget.
DESCRIPTION:
National Opioid Settlement Overview
The National Opioid Settlement is a nationwide agreement resolving litigation brought by
states, counties, and cities against major opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacy
chains for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic. The settlement , which totals tens of
billions of dollars, requires these companies to provide long-term funding to governments to
support opioid remediation efforts, including treatment, recovery services, education, and
prevention. Cities and counties are direct beneficiaries because they are among the most
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affected and are active plaintiffs in the lawsuits.
Beginning in December 2021, the City joined litigation efforts against manufacturers,
distributors, and pharmacy chains. Since that date, the City has participated in nine
settlements and has been receiving annual allocation payments as outlined in the settlement
terms. It is estimated that the City will collect $1.086 million over 18 years, with $360,000
received to date. While the City may join additional litigations that could adjus t this total, the
existing settlements already provide a reliable, long-term funding stream to support opioid-
related programs and infrastructure.
Of the $360,000 received to date, the City has spent approximately $34,600. Expenditures
include Dublin Police Services staff and officer training related to opioid misuse, D.A.R.E.
program staff time and supplies, and the purchase of Na loxone. This leaves a remaining opioid
settlement balance of approximately $325,000.
La Familia Nonprofit Organization
La Familia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization providing high-quality mental
health, community support, and advocacy services throughout Alameda County. The
organization has been an active partner with the City of Dublin for many years through the
City’s Human Services Grants (HSG) program, which has supported La Familia’s community-
focused programs that benefit Dublin residents.
Building on this established partnership, La Familia is now leading the development of a new
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County that will
expand access to detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient services for the entire
Tri-Valley region. This facility is intended to address a significant gap in local treatment
capacity and provide critical services to individuals and families impacted by substance use
and opioid addiction.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility Request
On June 6, 2025, La Familia submitted a formal request to the City of Dublin (Attachment 3)
and other Tri-Valley cities seeking financial support for the construction of the Substance Use
Disorder (SUD) Treatment Facility. Pleasanton and Livermore have since committed $100,000
and $350,000, respectively, using their opioid settlement funds, reflecting strong regional
collaboration around this project. Providing support from Dublin’s National Opioid Settlement
allocation aligns with State requirements, which permit investments in treatment infrastructure
and expanded access to evidence-based care. A contribution would support a trusted service
provider with an existing partnership with the City, advance regional public health goals,
improve service access for Dublin residents, and ensure responsible investment of settlement
funds in high-impact community initiatives.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The proposed MOU formalizes the City of Dublin’s $100,000 contribution of National Opioid
Settlement funds to La Familia for the construction of a new SUD Treatment Facility in
unincorporated Alameda County, with a term through July 1, 2027. It outlines La Familia’s
responsibility to administer the funds in compliance with State standards and opioid settlement
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requirements, with a focus on creating new or expanded SUD treatment infrastructure and
meeting the project goals and performance measures identified in Exhibit A to Attachment 3.
The MOU also requires La Familia to ensure that services at the facility remain accessible to
Tri-Valley residents and that all funds are managed in accordance with internal and State
financial procedures. To ensure accountability, La Familia must submit quarterly progress
reports, a final report at project completion, and maintain all related records for at least five
years. The City retains the authority to request documentation, conduct site visits, and audit
expenditures to verify compliance with all applicable requirements.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 4: Inclusive and Effective Government
Objective D: Conduct ongoing outreach and garner feedback on services and programs to
meet the community’s needs.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding W ith La Familia for a Substance
Use Disorder Treatment Facility
2) Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dublin and La Familia for a Substance
Use Disorder Treatment Facility
3) June 6, 2025 Request Letter from La Familia
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 12/2/2025 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LA FAMILIA FOR A
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITY
WHEREAS, La Familia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization providing high-
quality mental health, community support, and advocacy services throughout Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, the organization has been an active partner with the City of Dublin for many years
through the City’s Human Services Grants (HSG) program, which has supported La Familia’s
community-focused programs that benefit Dublin residents; and
WHEREAS, La Familia is now leading the development of a new Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County that will expand access to detoxification,
residential treatment, and outpatient services for the Tri-Valley region, which is intended to address a
significant gap in local treatment capacity and provide critical services to individuals and families
impacted by substance use and opioid addiction ; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2025, La Familia submitted a formal request to the City of Dublin seeking
financial support for the construction of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the funding request from Dublin’s National Opioid Settlement allocation aligns
directly with the State’s requirements for how these settlement funds may be used, specifically allowing
investments in treatment infrastructure and expanded access to evidence -based care; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, to clarify the responsibilities of all parties in regard to the SUD
Treatment Facility; and
WHEREAS, the MOU outlines responsibilities of all parties and affirms the agreement to provide
funding to La Familia for construction of the SUD Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County;
and
WHEREAS, the City’s funding shall include a one -time payment of $100,000 using National
Opioid Settlement allocations, and the MOU shall expire on July 1, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby
approves the Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the amendments
to the agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non-substantive changes
to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 2nd
day of December, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITY
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into as of December 2, 2025, by and between
the City of Dublin (“City”), a municipal corporation of the State of California, and La Familia (“Recipient”), a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides treatment services throughout the Bay Area, California, and is
based in the City of Hayward. City and Recipient are collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is a Participating Subdivision in the national opioid settlements, including the Opioid
Settlement Statewide Distributor and Janssen Settlement Agreements, which are administered in California
through the State-Subdivision Agreement and the California Health Impact and Accountability Act (“HIAA”),
along with associated rules and guidance from the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”).
WHEREAS, City has received settlement funds and desires to allocate a portion to support creation and
expansion of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment infrastructure (“Project”), serving the Tri-Valley region
consistent with the HIAA, DHCS, and opioid settlement requirements.
WHEREAS, the Recipient is a nonprofit organization qualified to carry out the Project and agrees to receive
and manage the funds only for eligible opioid remediation uses and in accordance with this MOU, the State-
Subdivision Agreement, HIAA priorities, DHCS guidance, and all related opioid settlement requirements and
oversight.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 PURPOSE. The purpose of this MOU is to set forth the terms and conditions under which City will
provide funding to Recipient in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) (“Funds”),
from City’s allocation of national opioid settlement funds, to support the creation of SUD treatment
infrastructure in the City of Livermore, serving the Tri-Valley region as specified in Exhibit A (Scope of
Work), which is incorporated by reference.
2.0 FUNDING. City agrees to provide Recipient with $100,000 from opioid settlement proceeds, subject to
compliance with the terms of this MOU and the reporting requirements herein. The Funds shall be used
solely for eligible activities described in this MOU and attached Exhibit A.
City shall disburse Funds to Recipient within sixty (60) days in one installment upon execution of this
MOU and Recipient submitting to City an invoice listing eligible expenditures for the Funds, unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by both Parties. The Funds are provided in advance to enable timely
implementation of the Project. Recipient shall maintain Funds in a separate account or distinct
accounting ledger. Any unused or improperly expended funds must be returned to City upon demand.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICE. Recipient shall administer the Funds in a manner satisfactory to the City and
consistent with all applicable State standards, terms, and conditions imposed by the Opioid Settlement
Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
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Statewide Distributor and Janssen Agreements administered through the Health Impact and
Accountability Act (“HIAA”), which are incorporated into this MOU by reference. Any proposed change
in scope or budget requires prior written approval from the City.
3.1 Eligible Activities. The Project will include the creation of new or expanded SUD treatment
infrastructure.
3.2 Project and Program Delivery. Recipient shall comply with the goals, milestones, and
performance standards defined below and outlined in Exhibit A, as well as with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
3.3 Project Objective. Provide accessible SUD treatment services to residents of the Tri-Valley
community, including Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
3.4 General Administration. Funds shall be administered under the direction of Recipient’s Chief
Executive Officer and in accordance with Recipient’s internal financial and operational policies,
as well as all applicable procedures, standards, and guidelines related to the opioid settlement
program.
4.0 REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Recipient shall provide written status reports to City on the use
of Funds and progress of the Project, as follows:
4.1 Quarterly Progress Reports. Summarizing activities completed, milestones achieved, and
expenditures incurred.
4.2 Final Report. A final narrative and financial report shall be submitted to City within thirty (30)
calendar days of completion of the Project or by September 1st of the completion year,
whichever comes first, including measurable outcomes, financial summary, and supporting
documentation.
4.3 Additional Documentation. City reserves the right to request additional documentation,
conduct site visits, or audit expenditures to ensure compliance with this Agreement.
4.4 Record Retention. Recipient shall provide all information required for reporting to the City,
DHCS, settlement administrators, and/or other related authorities and shall retain all records
related to this MOU for at least five (5) years or such longer period as required by law.
4.5 Audit Compliance. City, DHCS, settlement administrators, and/or other related authorities
may audit Recipient’s financial records and program performance related to this MOU upon
reasonable notice. Recipient shall cooperate fully with audits and reviews pursuant to all
applicable laws, regulations, and settlement conditions.
5.0 TERM. This MOU shall commence on the date of full execution and remain in effect until July 1, 2027,
or upon completion of the Project and submission of all required reports, whichever occurs later. City
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may extend the term by written amendment and mutual agreement of the Parties if necessary to ensure
proper completion and reporting.
6.0 TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other
party. In the event of termination, Recipient shall return any unspent or improperly used Funds to City
within thirty (30) days of notice. All reporting, audit, record-retention, and repayment obligations survive
termination.
7.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Recipient shall perform all activities as an independent contractor
and not as an officer, employee, or agent of City. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed as creating a
partnership or joint venture between the parties. Recipient shall maintain at its own expense general,
professional, and/or any other insurances or professional licenses required by law for performance of
the Project under this MOU, and Recipient shall provide proof upon request.
8.0 INDEMNIFICATION. Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers,
employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to
Recipient’s use of the Funds or performance under this MOU.
9.0 AMENDMENTS. This MOU may be amended only by mutual written agreement of both Parties.
10.0 VENUE. If either party brings any action against the other under this MOU, the Parties agree that trial
of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
11.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This MOU and its attached Exhibit A constitute the entire understanding
between the Parties and supersede any prior discussions or agreements, whether written or oral,
regarding the subject matter herein.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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The Parties have executed this MOU as of the Effective Date. The persons whose signatures appear below
certify that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the respective Party.
CITY OF DUBLIN La Familia
__________________________________________ __________________________________
Colleen Tribby, City Manager Aaron Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer
Attest:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Funding Overview:
Funding supports the development of a state-of-the-art substance use treatment facility located at 16459
Tesla Road, Livermore, CA, serving the Tri-Valley region. Services will include residential treatment and
related services.
Program Description:
Funds will be used for predevelopment and development activities, including but not limited to:
• Architectural and engineering reports
• Civil and survey expenses
• Legal fees
• Planning and permitting application fees
• Project management
Project Goals:
Milestone Target Completion Date
Predevelopment activities completed February 28, 2026
Development activities completed May 31, 2027
Facility open for operation July 1, 2027
Budget:
Line Item Amount
Predevelopment and Development Costs $100,000
Total Amount $100,000
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June 5, 2025
Colleen Tribby
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: Request for $100,000 in Operating Capital Support for La Familia’s Adult
Mental Health and Wellness Center
Dear Ms. Tribby:
On behalf of La Familia, I am writing to respectfully request your support in
securing $100,000 in capital to support the launch of our new Adult Mental Health
and Wellness Center, located at 16459 Tesla Road in Livermore. This funding would
provide critical stability, as La Familia front-loaded a 10% deposit to secure $7.6
million in public financing and successfully acquired the farm property that will
house this much-needed behavioral health hub.
As you know, the Tri-Valley has experienced a significant rise in mental health and
substance use disorder needs over the past decade—challenges further magnified
by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs
Assessment (January 2024) not only demonstrates a community concern in this
area, it further identifies access and availability issues for both mental health and
substance use disorder as a factor contributing the the concern, plainly stating that
“There is also a lack of local treatment services for individuals using or addicted
to substance” and quoting one interviewee who mentioned that “it’s practically
impossible” to find speciality mental health care.
La Familia is poised to meet these needs through our Adult Mental Health and
Wellness Center, which will serve as a critical regional asset. The Center will
provide a comprehensive array of culturally responsive crisis residential and
outpatient behavioral health services, with a strong emphasis on substance use
disorder treatment and local sobering support. In partnership with the cities of
Livermore, Pleasanton, and the Alameda County District 1 team, and with your
support, our center will offer the full continuum of care for individuals facing
complex mental health and substance use needs.
The site will also feature two unique, evidence-informed modalities to support
healing and recovery:
•Care Farming, a nature-based therapeutic model using plant cultivation
and seasonal agriculture to promote social connection, wellness, and
healing; and
•Equine Therapy, a long-term addition that will use structured
equine-assisted psychotherapy to support emotional and physical
rehabilitation.
Administrative Offices:
24301 Southland Drive, Suite 300 3311 E. 12th Street, Suite 101 1-510-300-3500
Hayward, CA 94545 Oakland, CA 94601 www.livelafamilia.org
Attachment 3
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La Familia has served over 12,000 individuals annually since 1975, the majority of
whom are low-income and BIPOC community members. We are proud to be a
trusted provider across the Tri-Valley and deeply committed to expanding access
to essential behavioral health services for all residents.
Your support of $100,000 will directly help us launch this programming and meet
anticipated expenses as we finalize public funding agreements and begin service
delivery. We would be honored to partner with the City of Dublin to bring this
vision to life and meet the urgent behavioral health needs of our region.
Thank you for your ongoing leadership and commitment to equitable health
outcomes in the City of Dublin. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this
request further at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Aaron Ortiz
Chief Executive Officer
La Familia
Administrative Offices:
24301 Southland Drive, Suite 300 3311 E. 12th Street, Suite 101 1-510-300-3500
Hayward, CA 94545 Oakland, CA 94601 www.livelafamilia.org
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Memorandum of
Understanding with La
Familia for a Substance Use
Disorder Treatment Facility
December 2, 2025
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National Opioid Settlement
•Nationwide agreement resolving litigation against major opioid:
•Manufacturers
•Distributors
•Pharmacy Chains
•Nationwide settlement totals tens of billions of dollars.
•Funding to be used for opioid remediation, such as:
•Treatment
•Recovery services
•Education
•Prevention
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National Opioid Settlement, 2
•December 2021 –City of Dublin joined litigation efforts.
•Since then, the City has participated in 9 settlements.
•Estimated $1.086 million in settlement funding over 18-year period.
Totals as of December 2025
•Expenditures include officer training, D.A.R.E. program staff time and
supplies, and the purchase of naloxone.
~ $360,000
~$34,600
~$325,400
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Who is La Familia?
•Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based
organization serving Alameda County.
•Provides high quality services, including:
•Mental Health
•Community Support
•Advocacy
•Longstanding relationship with Dublin through
Human Services Grant program.
•Leading development of a substance use
disorder treatment facility.
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La Familia Request
•June 6, 2025 –formal request seeking financial support for construction of a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility.
•Pleasanton ($100k) & Livermore ($350k) have committed opioid settlement funds.
•Providing support aligns with State requirements of funding.
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Memorandum of Understanding
•Proposed MOU formalizes Dublin’s contribution to the project
•$100,000 (from City’s settlement funding)
•Term through July 1, 2027
•Requires State and opioid settlement compliance.
•Requires accessibility for Tri-Valley residents.
•La Familia must submit to the City:
•Quarterly progress reports
•Final Report at project completion
•Maintain records for minimum five years
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Recommendation
•Adopt the Approving the Memorandum of Understanding
with La Familia for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility.
•Questions?
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