HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 12061994 - CCC TOM POWERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOM POWERS
1STD'STRI`TCONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
JEFF SMITH.MARTINEZ
- 2ND DISTRICT AND FOR PHIL BATCHELOR
GAYLE BISHOP.SAN RAMON SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD
]RD DISTRICT
'MARK DeSAULNIER.CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND
AITH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TOM TORLAKSON.PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)"S-2371
STH DISTRICT
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 6, 1994
9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Consider Consent Items:
- General
- Correspondence
-Information
Hearing on proposed intention to purchase real property for Rossmoor Fire Station No. 3,
Walnut Creek.
Consider Determination Items.
Consider recommendations of Board Committees.
Consider recommendations of Board Members.
10:00 A.M. Closed Session
11:00 A.M.
H.1 Hearing on proposed abatement of real property at 510 thru 514 2nd.Street, Crockett area;
Redwood Mortgage Investors V. (Estimated Time: 1 Minute)
H.2 Hearing on proposed police service special tax for a zone within County Service Area P-6,
adoption of resolution establishing Zone 2300, Subdivision MS 2-94, Tassajara area, and
fixing election thereon; and adoption of the related ordinance. (Estimated Time: 1 Minute)
H.3 Hearing on proposed condemnation for offsite access Subdivision 7633 Stoneridge Estates,
Alamo area. (Estimated Time: 5 Minutes)
HA Hearing on proposed formation of the South Walnut Creek Area of Benefit.
(Estimated Time: 5 Minutes)
H.5 Cancel hearing to revise the Hercules/Rodeo/Crockett Area of Benefit. This hearing will be
rescheduled at a later date.
Public comment.
***Persons desiring to attend any of the 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. hearings should note that the
length of time scheduled for each hearing is an estimate only. Also, hearings may be held later
than time specified on this agenda.***
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2:00 P.M.
H.6 Hearing on a proposal to transfer approximately 16.65 acres from Alameda County to Contra
Costa County. This transfer includes 11.28 acres of publicly owned land on which the
realigned Vasco Road shall be built. It also includes a 5.37 acre area(Walker property)which
is privately held, but which also needs to be transferred. This transfer will place this entire
link of the new Vasco Road within Contra Costa County and is needed as part of the Contra
Costa Water District's Los Vaqueros Reservoir project, Vasco Road Realignment, Alameda-
Contra Costa County Boundary change. (Estimated Time: 15 Minutes) .
H.7 Hearing as the Redevelopment Agency of Contra Costa County (the "County") on the
Implementation Plan for the Agency's five existing Redevelopment Areas: (1) the North
Richmond Redevelopment Project Area; (2) the Rodeo Redevelopment Project Area; (3) the
Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Redevelopment Project Area; (4) the Bay Point
Redevelopment Project Area; and (5) the Oakley Redevelopment Project Area, pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 33490. The hearing may be continued from time to time until
completed. (Estimated Time: 15 Minutes)
H.8 Hearing on recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on a
proposed general plan amendment request (County File #12-93-EC) to change the County
General Plan Land Use Map for an area totalling 12.8 acres of land. The specific request is to
change 10.1 acres designated Commercial and 2.7 acres designated Office to allow up to 97
residential units under the Multiple Family residential,Low Density land use category; and
Recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on the request of Centex
Homes/Bellecci and Associates (applicant) and Monte and Lucia Albers (owners), (County
File #3017-RZ) for approval to rezone 12.80±acres of land from Planned Unit District (P-1)
for a shopping center and other commercial development to Planned Unit District (P-1) for a
97 unit Single Family Residential development with parking bays; and for approval of a Final
Development Plan (County File #3020-93) for 97 unit single family residential development
with parking bays for 32 parking spaces that backout onto the street, Discovery Bay/Byron.
(Estimated Time: 30 Minutes)
H.9 Hearing on recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
County-initiated proposal to rezone (3015-RZ) and adopt Preliminary and Final Development
Plans (3014-94) approximately 945 acres of land designated for various uses in the County
General Plan and the North Richmond Shoreline Specific Plan. The proposal would rezone
these properties from their current zoning (R-6, Single Family Residential; D-1, Two Family
Residential; M-17, Multiple Family Residential; M-29, Multiple Family Residential; R-B,
Retail Business; N-B, Neighborhood Business; L-1, Light Industrial; H-1, Heavy Industrial;
A-3, Heavy Agricultural; P-1, Planned Unit District and U, Unrestricted) to the Planned Unit
District, P-l. This action will establish conformity with the existing adopted General and
Specific Plans. This Rezoning and Final Development plan also implements some procedural
changes recommended by the State of California Office of Permit Assistance regarding permit
streamlining,North Richmond Area. (Estimated Time: 60 Minutes)
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2:00 P.M. -Continued
H.10 Hearing on recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission and the San
Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission on the request of Shapell Industries (County
File #5-94-SR) to amend the County General Plan to allow up to 1,216 single and multi-
family housing units, golf course with clubhouse, church facility, parks and open space area
on 618 acres owned by Shapell Industries. The applicant has requested that the site be
redesignated from Agricultural Lands to Single Family Residential Medium Density,
Public/Semi-Public, Open Space and Parks and Recreation.
Hearing on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission and the
San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission on the request of Shapell Industries
(applicant and owner) (County File #3010-RZ) for approval to rezone 618 acres from A-80
(Exclusive Agriculture) P-1 (Planned Unit Development); and a request for approval by
Shapell Industries (applicant and owner) (County File#3010-92)to establish 1,216 single and
multi-family residential units, golf course with clubhouse, church facility parks and open
space, San Ramon area. (Estimated Time: 90 Minutes)
Adjourn the Board meeting in memory of Social Service Director Perfecto Villarreal.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing
Authority and the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form
provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a
member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments
from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is
closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. There is no further comment permitted from
the audience unless invited by the Chair.
Requests for reconsideration of a land use (planning) decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was not before the
Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals planning to attend Board meetings who
contact the Clerk of the Board at(510)646-2371; TDD (510)646-4929. An assistive listening device is available from
the Clerk, Room 106.
Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board.
Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (510)646-2375,to make the necessary arrangements.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors T. Torlakson and G. Bishop) meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the
month at 10:30 A.M., first floor Conference Room 108.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors J. Smith and M. DeSaulnier) meets on the second and fourth
Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room(Room 105).
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Torlakson) meets on the second and fourth Monday
of the month in the Conference Room (Room 108) at 9:00 A.M. Please contact Community Development Department
at 646-2134 to confirm date, time and place.
The Water Committee (Supervisors T. Powers and T. Torlakson; Supervisor J. Smith, alternate) usually meets on
the fourth Monday of the month. Contact the Community Development Department at 646-2071 to confirm date, time
and place.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted: (See above for time
and place of meetings)
Internal Operations Committee 12-12-94 9:00 a.m.
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AGENDA DEADLINE: 'Thursday, 12 noon,12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
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CONSENT ITEMS
(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for
discussion by a member of the public).
Road and Transportation
1.1 ACCEPT the completed contract with Redgwick Construction Company for the Willow Pass
Road frontage improvements project, Bay Point area.
1.2 ACCEPT the completed contract with B&B Grading & Paving, Inc., for the Port Chicago
Highway left turn lane at Willow Pass Road project,Bay Point area.
1.3 ACCEPT the completed contract with Eugene G. Alves Construction Company, Inc., for the
Bay Point feeder trail project,Bay Point area.
1.4 APPROVE project contingency fund increase of$7,000 for the'Bay Point feeder trail project,
Bay Point area.
1.5 APPROVE project contingency fund increase of$55,000 and AUTHORIZE the Public Works
Director to execute contract change order Nos. 24 and 25, with Oliver de Silva, Inc., in the
approximate aggregate amount of $72,500 for assessment district 1992-1, Mrack Road,
Danville area.
1.6 APPROVE the cooperative agreement for the design and construction of the Byron Highway
bridge rehabilitation and retrofit project, Byron area. (Funding: 53% federal-aid, 40% State
Department of Water Resources, and 7%road funds)
1.7 AUTHORIZE the issuance of a purchase order to Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the
amount of $55,000 for utility relocation work on the Olympic Boulevard widening project,
Walnut Creek area.
1.8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute program
supplement No. 25, with the State Department of Transportation, which provides $40,275 in
State-Local Transportation Partnership Funds for the signalization of Cypress Road at Sellers
Avenue,Oakley area.
1.9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute program
supplement No. 26, with the State Department of Transportation, which provides $55,596 in
State-Local Transportation Partnership Funds for the realignment of Camino Tassajara at
Highland Avenue, Tassajara area.
1.10 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute program
supplement No. 27, with the State Department of Transportation, which provides $25,593 in
State-Local Transportation Partnership Funds for the widening and signal modification of
State Route 4 at Live Oak Avenue and Neroly Road,Oakley area.
1.11 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute program
supplement No. 28, with the State Department of Transportation, which provides $138,757 in
State-Local Transportation Partnership Funds for the widening of the Empire Avenue bridge,
Oakley area.
1.12 APPROVE right-of-way contract, ACCEPT grant deed and AUTHORIZE payment of
$125,000 to Phillip and Joann Lubner for the property rights required for the State Highway 4
road widening project, Oakley area. (Funding: Oakley Area of Benefit)
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Road and Transportation -Continued
1.13 APPROVE a traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Willow Pass Road, Bay
Point area.
1.14 APPROVE a traffic resolution limiting parking on a portion of Arlington Avenue,Kensington
area.
Engineering Services
1.15 SUB 7775: ACCEPT completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as County
roads for subdivision being developed by 5726 Sonoma,Drive Associates 3,L.P., Oakley area.
1.16 SUB 7296: ACCEPT completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as County
roads for subdivision being developed by C.L. Associates, Walnut Creek area.
1.17 MS 107-90: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision being developed by
Vesper Wheat,El Sobrante area.
1.18 MS 68-90: APPROVE parcel map for subdivision being developed by Wes and Shirley
Tilton, Byron area.
1.19 MS 68-90: AUTHORIZE acceptance of grant deed of development rights and agricultural
conservation easement for subdivision being developed by Wes and Shirley Tilton, Byron
area.
1.20 MS 38-89: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision being developed by Martin
D. Brady, Martinez area.
1.21 DP 3004-93: AUTHORIZE acceptance of offer of dedication for sidewalk easement for
subdivision being developed by New Discovery,Discovery Bay area.
Special Districts & County Airports
1.22 ACCEPT the completed contract with V & M Construction for Drainage Area 10-line G
culvert replacement, Danville area.
1.23 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute an agreement with the
County Redevelopment Agency for the provision of real property services for the North
Richmond senior housing project, North Richmond area. (Funding: CCC Redevelopment
Agency) [Consider with 1.141 J
1.24 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign amendment No. 4 to
the Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and Contra Costa County for
improvements at Buchanan Field Airport,Concord area.
Statutory Actions
1.25 APPROVE minutes for the months of October and November, 1994.
1.26 DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.
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Claims,Collections & Litigation
1.27 DENY claims of B. Alston; I. Crane; K. Cunha; S. Engstrom; J. Perez; C. Smith;
T. Walton et al; and H. Watkins.
1.28 DENY application to file late claim of L. Sturgis.
Hearing Dates
1.29 FIX December 20, 1994, at 11 a.m., for public hearing on formation of the Oakley Median
Island Fee area.
Honors &Proclamations
1.30 AUTHORIZE the issuance of a Certificate of Commendation to Paul DeFalco, Jr., for more
than ten years' service as Chairman of the Hazardous Materials Commission.
1.31 ADOPT Resolution recognizing Carl Heller's ten years of service upon his retirement from
the Crockett-Valona Sanitary District Board of Directors, as recommended by Supervisor
Smith.
1.32 ADOPT Resolution honoring Orinda City Manager Thomas C. Sinclair upon his departure
from that position,as recommended by Supervisor Smith.
1.33 ADOPT Resolutions honoring the contributions of Aldo Guidotti, Mayor, Bobbie Landers,
Council Person, and Bill Dabel, Council Person, upon their retirement from the Orinda City
Council, as recommended by Supervisor Smith.
Ordinances
1.34 ADOPT Ordinances (introduced November 8, 1994): 1) amending the Pleasant Hill BART
Station Redevelopment Plan and amending Ordinance No. 84-30, adopted on July 10, 1984,
and Ordinance No. 88-58, adopted on July 19, 1988; 2) amending the Redevelopment Plan
for the N. Richmond Redevelopment Project Area and amending Ordinance No. 87-50
adopted on July 14, 1987; 3) amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Bay Point
Redevelopment Project Area, and amending Ordinance No. 87-102, adopted on December 29,
1987; 4) amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Oakley Redevelopment Project Area, and
amending Ordinance No. 89-89, adopted on December 21, 1989; and 5) amending the
Redevelopment Plan for the Rodeo Redevelopment Project Area, and amending Ordinance
No. 90-50, adopted on July 10, 1990.
1.35 ADOPT Ordinance No. 94-60 (introduced November 8, 1994) giving effect to rezoning 3020-
RZ North Richmond Senior Housing.
Appointments & Resignations
1.36 DECLARE vacant the seat on the Advisory Council on Aging held by Calla Klein, and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy.
1.37 APPOINT Marie Kiyoi to the Contra Costa County Substance Abuse Advisory Board, as
recommended by Supervisor Smith.
1.38 ACCEPT the resignation of Jim Zirkelbach as a member of the Child Care Task Force,
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, and
REFER the vacancy to the Internal Operations Committee.
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Appointments & Resignations -Continued
1.39 ACCEPT the resignation of Bryant Fischback as the alternate to the Public Member on the
Hazardous Materials Commission, DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's
policy for filling the vacancy, and REFER the vacancy to the Internal Operations Committee.
1.40 ADD one "Education" seat to the Child Care Task Force and make 12 appointments to the
Child Care Task Force,as recommended by the Task Force.
1.41 ACCEPT the resignation of Charlene Burns from the Contra Costa County Substance Abuse
Advisory Board, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling
the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop.
1.42 ACCEPT the resignation of Eugene Farley from the Countywide Bicycle Advisory
Committee, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the
vacancy,as recommended by Supervisor Bishop. -
1.43 ACCEPT the resignation of Anise Jackson from the Contra Costa County Women's Advisory
Committee, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the
vacancy,as recommended by Supervisor Smith.
1.44 APPOINT Patricia Trumbull to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board,
as recommended by Supervisor Powers.
1.45 ACCEPT the resignation of Howard Mitchell, M.D., from the Contra Costa County Health
Maintenance Organization Advisory Board, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the
Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Powers.
1.46 ACCEPT the resignation of Dr. Janet Richardson from the Newcomers Task Force, and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy.
1.47 ACCEPT the resignation of Joseph McCoy from the North Richmond Municipal Advisory
Committee,:.and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the
vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Powers.
1.48 ACCEPT the resignation of Veronica Vale from the Mental Health Commission, and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as
recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
1.49 APPOINT Randy Sawyer to the Community Notification Advisory Board, as a temporary
alternate for Tracy Hein-Silva, as recommended by the Community Notification Advisory
Board.
Appropriation Adjustment - 1994-1995 FY
1.50 Community Development 0590): AUTHORIZE an additional $410,820 in revenue and
appropriations resulting from federal housing development monies.
1.51 General Services Building & Grounds (0079): APPROVE the transfer of $557 within the
budget unit for the purchase of an ice maker at Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility as
approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 12, 1994, and the transfer of$2,734 and
revenues of$1,591 from trade in of key duplicating machine for purchase of a computerized
key machine.
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Appropriation Adjustments - 1994-1995 FY-Continued
1.52 County Administrator Justice Facility Construction (0101): APPROVE rebudget of
$1,312,225 appropriation from State Proposition 86 revenues and transfer of $448,496
required County match budgeted in Plan Acquisition (0 111) for construction of the Womens'
Project Building at the West County Detention Facility.
1.53 General Services Building & Grounds (0079): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE appropriation
of $4,130 for purchase of two turf mowers for maintenance of County Special Districts.
(Special District funding)
1.54 County Administrator Plant Acquisition (0111): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE reduction of
appropriations and offsetting revenues for various capital projects which have been completed
or for which revenues have been accrued in FY 1993-94. (No general fund impact)
1.55 Conn Administrator Plant Acquisition (9111): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
appropriations and offsetting revenues for the following capital projects: $61,802 Community
Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for remodeling of a centralized kitchen at 847-B
Brookside Drive, Richmond, for the Head Start and Child Development Programs; $22,265
CDBG funds for building improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
$4,754,907 restricted certificates of participation capital projects proceeds to complete
improvements at 151 Linus Pauling Drive,Hercules, and 1305 Macdonald, Richmond, for use
by the Social Service Department and 205 41st Street, Richmond, for use by the Health
Services Department. (No County General Funds)
1.56 Public Works (0650): AUTHORIZE an additional $3,005,500 in state revenues and
appropriations for 28 Public Works projects, including the Highway 4 and Bailey Road
interchange.
1.57 Trial Court Special Revenue Fund (111800) and General Fund (100300): APPROVE revenue
and expenditure adjustments appropriating trial court operation costs and revenues from
General Fund to Trial Court Funding Special Revenue Fund (required by State).
Legislation -None
Personnel Actions
1.58 RECLASSIFY one Social Service Information System Analyst position to Senior Social
Service Information System Analyst in the Social Service Department (85% Federal/State,
15% County)
1.59 RECLASSIFY one Area Agency on Aging Staff Analyst I to Area Agency on Aging Staff
Analyst II in the Social Service Department(State/Federal Funds)
1.60 ADD two Public Defender Investigator I positions for the Public Defender's Office and
Alternative Defender Office. (Savings offset)
1.61 CANCEL one Clerk-Senior Level position and ADD two Superior Court Clerk positions and
increase hours of one Superior Court Clerk from 20/40 to 40/40 in the Clerk-Recorder's
Office.
1.62 ADD fifty (50)Permanent Intermittent Nurse-Experienced Level nurse positions to the Health
Services Department. (Cost offset by reduction in the use of per diem nurses)
1.63 APPROVE Resolution amending Management Compensation Resolution No. 92/107
regarding a Uniform Holiday Policy.
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Personnel Actions -Continued
1.64 ADD one Group Counsellor III position in the Probation Department. (Federal funds)
1.65 ADD one Sergeant position and five Deputy Sheriff positions in the Sheriffs Department.
(AC Transit funds)
1.66 DECREASE hours of one Court Services Clerk II position from 28/40 to 20/40 and
INCREASE hours of one Court Services Clerk II position from 32/40 to 40/40 in the Superior
Court. (Cost offset)
1.67 ADD one Agricultural Biologist Trainee position in the Agriculture Department. (Leave
offset)
1.68 INCREASE hours of one Court Reporter position from 20/40 to 40/40 and CANCEL one
20/40 Court Reporter position in the Superior Court. (Cost offset)
1.69 ADOPT Resolution implementing performance steps in order to maintain uniformity among
management positions in the County Administrator's Office.
1.70 INCREASE hours of one Clerk-Experienced level position from 32/40 to 40/40 in the Social
Service Department. (80% State and Federal,20%County-Budgeted)
1.71 ADD one Accredited Records Technician position; CANCEL one Clerk-Experienced Level
position; and REDUCE hours of one Clerk-Experienced Level position from 18/40 to 12/40 in
the Health Services Department. (Cost offset)
1.72 ADD five Child Development Site Supervisor - Project positions in the Community Services
Department. (State funds)
1.73 RECLASSIFY one Mental Health Specialist II position to Mental Health Clinical Specialist
in the Health Services Department. (Realignment funds)
1.74 ADD one Senior Firefighter position in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
(Budgeted)
1.75 ADOPT Resolution providing a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Head Start employees
in the Community Services Department. (Federal funds)
1.76 CANCEL one Associate Appraiser position and ADD one Assistant Appraiser position in the
Assessor's Office.
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
1.77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Cooperative
Agreement Award with the U. S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration in the amount of$30,538 for the Traffic Safety and Health Partnership
Development Project through September 30, 1995. (No County Match)
1.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to accept a $75,000 award
from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health for the
Policy, Action, Collaboration and Training Alternatives to Violence Project Coalition through
September 29, 1995. (No County Match)
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Grants& Contracts -Continued
1.79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Job Training Title III Grant for up to $28,000 with the California Employment Development
Department to provide a work force element of an economic development study through June
30, 1995. (No County Match)
1.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement with the State Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS, in the amount of
$193,756 to provide funding for the County AIDS Drug Program through September 30,
1995.
1.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Development, or designee,to enter
into a contract with the City of Oakland, which will result in the provision of $528,066.in
federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for housing and
supportive services for people with HIV/AIDS effective December 1, 1994, to November 30,
1996. (No General Funds)
1.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney to execute a personal services contract,
and any extensions or amendments thereto, with the State Department of Social Services in
the amount of$40,165 for a County employee to assist in the development of the Statewide
Automated Child Support System through December 31, 1994.
1.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney to submit an application and execute a
grant award contract and any extensions or amendments thereto with the California State
Department of Justice in the amount of$110,000 for a Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program
through June 30, 1995.
1.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract with
Byron Union School District for provision of County Counsel services. (Revenue Offset)
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
1.85 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Development to execute a contract
amendment with Darwin Myers Associates to increase the contract amount by $15,000 for a
total of $39,900 for the Discovery Bay West and Cowell Ranch General Plan Amendments
and extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 1995. (Applicant fees.)
1.86' APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Medical
Specialist contract with Alta Bates Medical Associates (specialty: Gastroenterology) through
October 31, 1995. (Third Party Revenues)
1.87 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a Medical
Specialist contract with Neil S. Kostick, M.D., (Specialty: Geriatric Psychiatry) through
October 31 1995. (Third Party Revenues)
1.88 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Mental
Health Specialist contract with Kenneth Hjortsvang,M.D.,with payment limit of$25,480 for
professional psychiatric services. (Budgeted)
1.89 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Judy Windrix, A.R.T., (women owned business) in the amount of$200,000 for provision
of medical transcription services for the period from December 1, 1994, through November
30, 1995. (Enterprise I Budget)
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Grants & Contracts -Continued
1.90 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
novation contract with Sunrise House, Inc., with a payment limit of$186,021 for residential
drug abuse treatment services through June 30, 1995. (45%Federal,27% State,28% County)
1.91 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
novation contract with Sunrise House, Inc., with a payment limit of $171,821 for alcohol
program services through June 30, 1995. (45%Federal, 27% State,28% County)
1.92 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Discharge Resource Group to increase the payment limit by $40,000 to
increase the levels of utilization for physical therapist registry services. (Enterprise I Budget)
1.93 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract
with Early Childhood Mental Health Programs, Inc., with a payment limit of $112,050 for
therapeutic nursery school and transition program services for preschoolers with mental health
needs and their families through June 30, 1995. (50% Federal, 50% County/Realignment)
1.94 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Early Childhood Mental Health Programs, Inc., with a payment limit of $155,636 for
therapeutic nursery school and transition program services for continuation of the
Infant/Parent Program through June 30, 1995. (49%Federal, 51% County/Realignment)
1.95 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Willa O'Leary, R.N., with a payment limit of $25,020 for provision of Utilization
Review nursing services for the period from January 1, 1995, through June 30, 1995.
(Enterprise I Budget)
1.96 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with Diane Gatewood to increase the contract payment limit by $1,562 for
additional hours and expense reimbursement in provision of family recovery advocacy
services for men in the criminal justice system. (Federal Funds)
1.97 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Therapy Connection, Inc., in the amount of $50,000 for temporary physical and
occupational therapy services through October 31, 1995. (Enterprise I Budget, Salary
Savings)
1.98 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Longs Drug Stores in the amount of$100,000 for provision of pharmaceutical services
for the County's AIDS Drug Program through September 30, 1995. (State Funds)
1.99 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with Gloria Yancy to increase the contract payment limit by $2,000 for additional
hours and expense reimbursement for provision of family recovery advocacy services for
men involved in the criminal justice system. (Federal Funds)
1.100 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Carlson Price Fass and Company for pursuit of unrecovered Medicare/Medi-Cal
crossover bad debts on a contingent fee basis of amounts recovered through project
completion or termination of the contract.
1.101 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
novation contract with the City of San Pablo to provide congregate meal services for the
Senior Nutrition Program through June 30, 1995. (No County Cost)
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Grants & Contracts-Continued
1.102 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Vocational Training Agreement with Construction Craft Training Center to provide
vocational training to individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants at fixed
fees through June 30, 1995, and execute agreement amendments as may be needed to comply
with changes in State and Federal regulations. (Federal Funds)
1.103 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE, the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
contract with the Contra Costa Council in the amount of$26,500 for the work force element
of an economic development study of Contra Costa County through June 30, 1995. (Federal
Funds)
1.104 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with Joy E. Green to increase the contract payment limit by $4,000 to cover
travel, mileage and/or miscellaneous expenses with regard to laboratory training sessions for
the Meditech Laboratory Information System. (Enterprise I Budget)
1.105 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with
Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council with a payment limit of $35,353 for the
Comprehensive Perinatal Outreach Project in East County for the period from January 1,
1995,through June 30, 1995. (50% State; 50%Federal)
1.106 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to execute an agreement with the
Regents of the University of California for the provision of cooperative extension services.
(No additional County cost)
1.107 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract
change order with Joe Carone, Inc., for $43,737 for the provision of Erosion Control
Measures required by the City of Martinez for life safety and winterization for Merrithew
Memorial Hospital. (Bond funds)
1.108 APPROVE-and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Neighborhood House of North Richmond in the amount of$299,205 for substance abuse
treatment services for the Family Recovery Project through September 30, 1995. (Federal
funds)
1.109 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc. (UCSSO), with a payment limit
of$33,668 to provide transportation services for people with HIV to and from health care or
social service appointments; and to execute a contract amendment with UCSSO to increase
the contract payment limit for expanded patient transportation services. (State funds)
1.110 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract amendment
with Weissburg and Aronson, Inc., to provide additional services required by the County in
responding to the Legal Defense Fund litigation. (Enterprise I Budget)
1.111 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an Agreement with the State
Department of Toxic Substances Control for Environmental Review Services on the Class I
West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill closure.
1.112 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Personnel to execute a renewal contract with R.
E. Harrington, Inc., in the amount of $7,500 each year for Unemployment Claims
Administration for the period of January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1997. (Budgeted -
Unemployment Trust Fund)
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Leases
1.113 APPROVE a Ground Lease with Oak Hill Capital Corporation (Oak Hill)for establishment of
the Pleasant Hill BART Pocket Park, and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to
execute said lease on behalf of the County.
1.114 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to sign a Deposit and Sale
Agreement with the West Contra Costa County School District for the lease-purchase of the
Balboa School, 1001 South 57th Street, Richmond, for the Head Start Program.
1.115 EXERCISE the option to extend the lease with Centurion Enterprises for continued use of
333A East Leland Road, Pittsburg, by the Community Services Department, Family PATHS
Project.
1.116 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease amendment with Early
Childhood Mental Health Program for continued use of 2801 Rbbert Miller Drive, Richmond.
(Revenue Lease)
Other Actions
1.117 ACCEPT the Annual Report on Revolving and Cash Difference Funds, Overages, and
Shortages from the County Auditor-Controller for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994.
1.118 ADOPT resolution designating the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) as a local
agency required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code and REQUIRE the MAC to adopt such
code.
1.119 ADOPT resolution designating the Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) as a local
agency required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code and REQUIRE the MAC to adopt such
code.
1.120 ADOPT resolution designating the Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) as a
local agency required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code and REQUIRE the MAC to adopt
such code.
1.121 ADOPT resolution designating the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) as a
local agency required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code and REQUIRE the MAC to adopt
such code.
1.122 DIRECT the Community Development Director to forward to the County Recorder a list of
persons and premises for the purpose of levying liens for unpaid collection charges for
Richmond Sanitary Service,Inc.
1.123 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to apply to the State
Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Agency for a Child Day Care
license implementing the After School Program authorized on June 14, 1994, by the Board of
Supervisors; and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to receive licensing.
documents on behalf of the County and the Health Services Department in regard to this
program. (No Financial Impact)
1.124 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to hold harmless and
indemnify Contra Costa Community College District indefinitely for the use of the campuses
in San Pablo, Pleasant Hill and Pittsburg for HIV testing, counseling and education activities
conducted by the Public Health Division,AIDS Program Mobile HIV Testing Unit.
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Other Actions -Continued
1.125 ADOPT resolution amending Resolution 92/815, Section IV, Subsection B regarding
designation of health professionals authorized to refer patients for 72-hour psychiatric
detention.
1.126 AUTHORIZE the County Clerk to consolidate the Orinda Union School District and the San
Ramon Valley Unified School District Bond Elections with the March 7, 1995, special
election.
1.127 APPROVE renewal of Cardroom License No. 6, known as "California Grand", located at
5867 Pacheco Boulevard, Pacheco for the period of November 26, 1994, through November
26, 1995, Lamar V. Wilkinson, owner.
1.128 ACCEPT from the County Clerk the Canvass of Votes for the November 8, 1994, General
Election.
1.129 ACCEPT from the County Clerk the Canvass of Votes for the November 15, 1994, election
for County Service Area P-6, Zone 120, Oakley area.
1.130 APPROVE the Sheriffs All Volunteer Extended Services Volunteer.Program pursuant to
Administrative Bulletin 321.
1.131 ACCEPT Affirmative Action Progress Report for the period July, 1993, through December,
1993.
1.132 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the November, 1994, monthly report on the status of the
Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project.
1.133 DECLARE as surplus and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to dispose of vehicles and
equipment no longer required for County activities.
1.134 APPROVE relief of cash shortages in the total amount of $423 in the Bay, Walnut Creek-
Danville and Mt. Diablo Municipal Courts, as recommended by the County Auditor-
Controller.
1.135 ADOPT Resolution approving the sale of tax-defaulted properties by Agreement of Sale to the
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Section 3791.3 et seq. of the
Revenue and Taxation Code as recommended by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
1.136 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute and submit a letter to the Federal
National Mortgage Association to encourage the existing policy of valuing the credit for
underwriting purposes of the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.
1.137 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a HOME Project Agreement
and required loan documents to provide $325,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Act funds
to Ecumenical Association for Housing, Inc., for the Golden Oak Manor Senior Housing.
Project.
1.138 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Acting Social Service Director, to finalize and submit the
Family Preservation and Support Program - First Year Plan in accordance with the State
Department of Social Service and as reviewed by the Contra Costa County Policy Academy.
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Housing Authority
1.139 ADOPT Resolution approving superseding Part I and New.Part II of the Section 8 Housing
Certificate Program Annual Contributions Contract, as amended, and AUTHORIZE execution
of the amendment by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, as recommended by the
Advisory Housing Commission.
1.140 ADOPT the proposed Hazard Communication Program required by CAL OSHA, as
recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.
Redevelopment Aggncy
1.141 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to sign a contract with
Contra Costa County for real property services relative to property acquisition/relocation
needs for the North Richmond Senior Housing Project, in the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area. [Consider with 1.23]
1.142 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a Second Amendment to
contract for construction with Coast Landscape Construction, Inc., to increase the amount by
$1,323 for the lighting in the Rodeo Gateway Project.
1.143 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a predevelopment loan
agreement with Bridge Housing Inc., for up to $800,000 using Bay Point redevelopment
housing set-aside and capital funds.
Correspondence
1.144 LETTER from Congressman George Miller III, 7th District, advising of his support for the
Superfund Program, of the failure of Congress to pass legislation to set a nationwide standard
for clean-ups, and of his interest in addressing the reauthorization of this matter in the next
Congress. REFER TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1.145 LETTER from Mayor, City of Santa Cruz, transmitting a copy of a resolution adopted by the
City Council relating to Gulf War related illnesses. REFER TO HEALTH SERVICES
DIRECTOR
1.146 LETTER from J. W. Callaway, Jr., Danville, advising of the exceptional assistance he
received from Ms. Jill Martinez of the Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT
1.147 LETTER from Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Stanislaus County, urging the Board to
support Federal legislation providing for the regulation of ultra-light aircraft. REFER TO
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
1.148 LETTER from Housing Coordinator, Pleasant Hill Redevelopment Agency, commenting on
the review procedure of Community Development Block Grant applications. REFER TO.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1.149 LETTER from Superintendent, Byron Union School District, commenting on certain issues
raised in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Discovery Bay West General Plan
Amendment. REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1.150 LETTER from A. Harper requesting the Board to rescind its practice of scheduling an
invocation at the last Board Meeting of each month. REFER TO COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
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Information Items
1.151 LETTER from F. Simon, Concord, expressing concern with the staffing of the Emergency
Room at Mt. Diablo Hospital.
1.152 LETTER from Office of Family Supportive Services, U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services, advising of a formal on-site program review to determine compliance with Head
Start performance standards,regulations,and requirements.
DETERMINATION ITEMS
(Staff recommendation shown following the item.)
2.1 REPORT from the Health Services Director, in response to Board direction of November 8,
1994, commenting on the rules for admission and residence at the homeless shelters.
ACCEPT REPORT
2.2 REPORT from the Health Services Director on the Child Health and Disability Prevention
Program Annual Plan Update and Budget for FY 1994-95. APPROVE
RECOMMENDATIONS
2.3 REPORT from the Public Works Director recommending the Director be authorized to issue
Encroachment permits at no cost to volunteer groups desiring to improve County property and
gain access for educational field trips. APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
Finance Committee
FC.1 REPORT on the feasibility of selling and replacing the Marsh Creek Detention Facility.
Transportation Committee
TC.1 APPROVE project recommendations for the Transportation Development Act Article 3
Pedestrian/Bikeway Program.
TC.2 APPROVE resolution supporting acceleration of funding for State Route 4 in West County.
TC.3 CONSIDER the precise alignment for the State Route 4 Bypass and adopt recommendation to
the State Route 4 Bypass Authority.
Water Committee
WC.1 REPORT on the East County Water Supply Management Study.
WC.2 REPORT on the riparian corridor policy.
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
S.1 AUTHORIZE participation in the Tri-Valley Council/Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Committee which is responding to the Request for Proposals of the Association of Bay Area
Governments for the Planning Pilot Program. (Bishop)
S.2 DIRECT the Acting Social Service Director to report to the Board of Supervisors on
December 20, 1994, documenting their finding for implementing the referenced testing
requirements for General Assistance recipients. (Smith)
S.3 REFER to the Finance Committee to review the role of the Economic Opportunity Council in
the budget process. (Torlakson)
S.4 REQUEST the Sheriffs Department to assume lead coordinating role on the research of a
proposed Cabaret Ordinance for Contra Costa County and report to the Board of Supervisors
on December 13, 1994. (Torlakson)
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TOM POWERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOM POWERS
1ST DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
JEFF SMITH.MARTINEZ
2N6 DISTRICT
AND FOR
GAYLE BISHOP,SAN RAMON PHIL BATCHELOR
3RD DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DeSAULNIER,CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND
4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS,ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TOM TORLAKSON,PITTSBURG MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)646-2371
5TH DISTRICT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
December 6, 1994
DeteLrminafion
2.4 STATUS report from the ad hoc committee on consultant selection for the Merrithew
Memorial Hospital. APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations of Board Members
S-5 ENDORSE plan to reopen Los Medanos Community Hospital and reconfigure Merrithew
Memorial Hospital. (Torlakson)
Posted: December 2, 1994
SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-20402
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1994
(Supervisors Smith and DeSaulnier absent all day)
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
1. 6 DELETED Byron Highway Bridge Project and relist on
December 13, 1994, Agenda.
1 .50 through 1 . 57 DELETED Appropriation Adjustments and relist on
December 13, 1994, Agenda.
1 . 89 DELETED Judy Windrix contract and relist on December 13,
1994, Agenda.
1 . 102 DELETED Construction Craft Training Center contract.
1 . 111 DELETED State Department of Toxic Substances Control and
relist on December 13, 1994, Agenda.
1. 150 FIXED December 20, 1994, 9: 30 a.m. , for hearing on the
practice of having an invocation on the last Board meeting
of the month.
DETERMINATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
2 .1 RECEIVED the oral report of the Health Services Director on
the status of rules for admission and residence at the
homeless shelters, and CONTINUED this matter to December 13,
1994 .
2 . 3 DELETED the Public Works Director' s report on the issuance
of Encroachment Permits to volunteer groups for access to
County property, and relist on December 13, 1994 .
2.4 CONTINUED to December 13, 1994, as a determination item the
status report on consultant selection for the Merrithew
Memorial Hospital, and REQUESTED staff to address the
concerns raised by Board members.
TIMED ITEMS:
9 A.M.
H.A APPROVED the purchase of real property for the Rossmoor Fire
Station No. 3, Walnut Creek.
11 A.M.
H.1 ADOPTED Resolution No. 94/597 granting jurisdiction to the
Director of Building Inspection for the abatement of real
property at 510 through 514 2nd Street, Crockett area.
Redwood Mortgage Investor V, owners, allowing the owner 120
days to either demolish the building or bring it up to code.
H.2 ADOPTED Resolution No. 94/569 creating Zone 2300 in County
Service Area P-6, ADOPTED (subject to election) Ordinance
No. 94-69 authorizing a special tax for police protection
services in said zone.
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H.3 CONTINUED to December 13, 1994 at 11 : 00 am. hearing on
proposed condemnation for offsite access, Subdivision 7633, L
Stoneridge Estates, Alamo area.
H.4 APPROVED formation of the South Walnut Creek Area of
Benefit.
H. 5 CANCELLED hearing to revise the Hercules/Rodeo/Crockett Area
of Benefit. This hearing will be rescheduled at a later
date.
2 P.M.
H. 6 APPROVED the Vasco Road Realignment Boundary Change, ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 94-71 for the minor County Boundary -Line
Change for the Vasco Road area, and ADOPTED Resolution No.
94/595 as amended relative to the boundary .change.
H.7 ADOPTED the Contra Costa County AB 1290 Implementation Plan
in compliance with California. Community Redevelopment Law.
H. 8 ADOPTED Resolution 94/596 determining to amend the County
General Plan in the Byron/Discovery Bay area (GPA 12-93-CO) ;
APPROVED Rezoning application 3017-RZ and Final Development
Plan 3020-93 with conditions as amended and ADOPTED the EIR
addendum and CEQA Findings and related mitigation monitoring
program amendment; INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 94-68, giving
effect to the rezoning and set December 13, 1994 for
adoption of same.
H. 9 APPROVED Rezoning Application 3015-RZ and Development Plan
3014-94 with conditions (County Initiated) , North Richmond
area; and INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 94-70, giving effect to
the rezoning and set December 13, 1994 for adoption of same.
H.10 CONTINUED to December 13, 1994 at 2 P.M. the hearing on the
General Plan Amendment request (GPA 5-94-SR) , Rezoning with
Preliminary Development Plan (3010-RZ) and Final Development
Plan (3010-92) , Shapell Industries of Northern California,
Inc. (applicant and owner) in the San Ramon area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee - APPROVED the recommendations as presented in
the Committee report.
Transportation Committee - APPROVED the recommendations as
presented in the Committee reports, except as noted:
T.1 DELETED request for approval of project recommendations for
the Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/
Bikeway Program.
TC.2 APPROVED Resolution supporting efforts to accelerate the
completion of the State Route 4 Widening Project between
Cummings Skyway and Interstate 80 and Caltrans' efforts for
immediate traffic safety measures on this section of the
highway; and DIRECTED relisting of this item for
ratification by the whole Board on the December 13, 1994
agenda.
TC.3 The Board considered the alternative alignments for State
Route 4 Bypass Precise Alignment, but did not reach a
conclusion on a recommended project alternative. The Chair
requested the matter be placed on the December 13, 1994
agenda as a Determination Item with reports from staff on
proposed alternatives, on actions of the Joint Powers
Authority taken at its December 8, 1994 meeting, and to
consider the status of the Joint Powers Authority.
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-� Water Committee - APPROVED the recommendations as presented in
the Committee reports.
RECObVENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS:
S. 1 APPROVED the participation of Supervisor Gayle Bishop in the
Tri-Valley Council/Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Committee; and REFERRED to staff for report on December 13,
1994, the issue of the grant application.
S.2 DELETED the request for report on testing requirements for
General Assistance recipients and DIRECTED relisting on
December 13, 1994 agenda.
S.3 REFERRED to the Finance Committee for review the role of the
Economic Opportunity Council in the budget process.
S.4 REQUESTED Sheriff's Department to assume lead coordinating
role on research of a proposed Cabaret Ordinance for Contra
Costa County; REQUESTED the Sheriff's Department to provide
a report to the Board of Supervisors on December 13, 1994 on
progress made and REQUESTED a timeframe be established for
submittal of a draft ordinance for consideration by the
Board.
S.5 CONTINUED to December 13, 1994, a proposal to reopen Los
Medanos Community Hospital and to reconfigure Merrithew
Memorial Hospital .
PUBLIC COMMENT -
PC. 1 The Board of Supervisors heard comments from Greg
Staffelbach, 816 Palm Avenue, Martinez, on the deletion of
Sacramento stations from cable television and it was
suggested that Mr. Staffelbach organize other people with
this interest and approach the cable company mentioned and
also contact Patricia Burke, County Administrator' s Office,
for assistance and report to the Board on possible
assistance.
PC.2 Reverend Curtis Timmons spoke on the availability of the
services of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to the City
of Pleasant Hill 's hate crime incident; and on the increased
tension in the community as a result of the passage of
Proposition 187 and the role of the HRC in this area.
The following items were brought to the attention of Board
Members after the agenda was posted, and the Board unanimously
agreed on the need to take action.
X.1 RECEIVED comments of A. Lomeli, County Treasurer-Tax
Collector, on the solvency of the County' s investment
portfolio and credit rating in reference to the severe
financial loss sustained by Orange County. Board Members
expressed confidence in Mr. Lomeli with his management of
the County's investments.
X.2 RECEIVED oral report from Supervisor Torlakson on his
attendance at the annual California State Association of
Counties (CSAC) Conference with reference to:
a) The support of all 58 counties in working together to
streamline the California Constitution; and
b) The search of the State Library Task Force for a stable
funding sources to fund library services;
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Supervisor Torlakson also commented on the following items,
with some requests to staff:
c) COMMENDED General Services Department for buying instead
of leasing the County telephone system, and noted that we `
are going one step further in terms of our long distance
brokering. REQUESTED General Services, at some time in the
.future, to arrange for consultant Bill Blendow and ITS to
appear before the Board with further information on the
system.
d) COMMENTED on Ca1Net, an information computer network that
is being developed by the State and Counties, and its
potential use to Contra Costa County.
e) COMMENTED on Interrail proposal for hauling garbage to
Imperial County, noting that this may be one additional
location for consideration for disposal of this County's
garbage.
CLOSED SESSION:
County Counsel announced that in closed session the Board
AUTHORIZED the filing of a County Appeal in Irby v. Board of
Retirement, et al. , Superior Court No. C90-02222 and that
the vote in closed session was unanimous of Supervisors
present. (Supervisors Smith and DeSaulnier absent. )
ADJOURNMENT
In addition to the adjournment in honor of the memory of
Social Service Director, Perfecto Villarreal, as listed on
the agenda, the Board- of Supervisors adjourned the Board
meeting in honor of the memory of Charlie Zeno, sports
writer for the Contra Costa Times, and Howard Holmes,
community leader and volunteer from East County.
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