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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 02131996 - CCC JIM ROGERS.RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JEFF PoMM ,ST DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ' JEFF SMITH,MARTINEZ 72ND DISTRICT AND FOR GAYLE BISHOP,SAN RAMON SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR 00 DISTRICT CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK DlSAULNIER.CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND 4TH DISTRICT HOARD CHAMBERS,ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TOM TORLAKSON,PrrTsBURG MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)6464371 6TH DISTRICT TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 1996 9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Inspirational Thought- "Nothing is constant but change." - Edward Atkinson CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 - 8) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items. 9:35 A.M. PRESENTATIONS P.1 PRESENTATION of resolution honoring Jim McMillan for his 28 years of service to the community of Richmond, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers. P.2 PRESENTATION to Marrs A. Craddick in appreciation of his distinguished legal representation of the County, as recommended by the County Administrator. P.3 PRESENTATION of Commendation for heroism to Cindy Wallace, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. PA ADOPT resolution declaring Thursday, February 15, 1996, as Child Care Voter Registration Day, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. P.5 PRESENTATION by Douglas Lubbers of Air Products, Inc., regarding the February 1, 1996, incident at the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.,Hydrogen plant in Martinez, CA. 10:15 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: SD.1 CONSIDER approval of the Transportation Committee report on recommendations by the Public Works Department to convert to metric units. SD.2 CONSIDER approval of the Transportation Committee report on the activities of the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority. SD.3 CONSIDER approval of the Transportation Committee report on appointments of Board representatives and alternates to committees. SDA ADOPT a position in opposition to Assembly Bill 638 (Knight), an act relating to concealable weapons licenses, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. SD.5 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed. 1 (02-13-1996) • 10:30 A.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.1 CONSIDER approving recommendations from the County Administrator on the second quarter budget report and potential impacts from the budgets of the State and Federal governments. D.2 CONSIDER report and recommendations from the County Administrator on medical program uses and refinancing options for the Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project. (15 minutes) 12:00 P.M. Closed Session 2:00 P.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.3 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) DA PRESENTATION by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority on the status of Measure C-1988 projects on State Route 4. 2 (02-13-1996) 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. 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)6464929. 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)646-2371, to make the necessary arrangements. Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board Agenda. Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California. The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and J. Smith) -meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in the Private Industry Council Conference Room,2425 Bisso Lane, Concord. The Finance Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and T. Torlakson)- meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and J. Rogers)- meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. The Transportation Committee (Supervisors T. Torlakson and J. Smith) -meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. The Water Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Torlakson)- Please contact the Community Development Department at 335-1290 to confirm date, time and place. • � !f f!f U R f ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted: (See above for time and place of meetings) Family and Human Services Committee 02-26-96 2:00 P.M. Probation Department, 50 Douglas Drive, 2nd floor, Sequoia Room, Martinez. Finance Committee 02-19-96 -- Canceled, County Holiday. Finance Committee 02-26-96 9:00 A.M. Administration Building, 651 Pine Street,Room 108, Martinez. Internal Operations Committee 02-19-96 -- Canceled, County Holiday. Transportation Committee 02-19-96 --- Canceled, County Holiday. PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings. NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996. (02-13-1996) 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 C.I APPROVE Knightsen Frontage Improvements Project and DETERMINE that the project is a Class 1 C Categorical Exemption. [CDD-CP# 96-3, Knightsen area.) (Funding is 54% CDBG, 46% County Road Funds) C.2 APPROVE Castro Ranch Road Slide Repair Project and DETERMINE that the project is a Class I C Categorical Exemption. [CDD-CP#96-2,Richmond area.) (Funding is 88.5%FHWA, 11.4 % County Road Funds) C.3 ACCEPT the completed contract work with DeSilva Gates Construction for the State Highway 4 Widening Project, Oakley area. CA Deleted. C.5 APPROVE traffic resolutions prohibiting parking on a portion of Northgate Road, Walnut Creek and Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton area. C.6 APPROVE traffic resolutions establishing STOP intersections on Ponderosa Drive at Sequoia Drive and at Ponderosa Way, Oakley area. C.7 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement with Pacific Bell, a Pacific Telesis Company, in the amount of$68,000 for the use of Contra Costa County's Computer Mapping System Data. C.8 APPROVE easement deed to PG&E over a portion of County property, Bay Point area. Engineering Services C.9 SUB 7916: APPROVE final map and subdivision agreement for subdivision developed by Trident Associates, Walnut Creek area. C.10 SUB 7916: ACCEPT Offer of Dedication for roadway purposes for subdivision developed by Gary Brown, Walnut Creek area. C.11 SUB 7833: APPROVE final map and subdivision agreement for subdivision developed by Morrison Homes, Inc., Oakley area. C.12 SUB 7833: ACCEPT Consent to Offer of Dedication by Diablo Water District, Oakley area. C.13 SUB 7728: ACCEPT Completion of Improvements for subdivision developed by the MSM Development Corporation, Walnut Creek area. C.14 SUB 6867: AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for Completion of Improvements and AUTHORIZE County Counsel to secure funds for Completion of Improvements for subdivision developed by Braddock& Logan, Oakley area. C.15 , MS 18-92: APPROVE the parcel map and subdivision agreement for subdivision developed by Allied Signal, Inc., Bay Point area. 3 (02-13-1996) Engineering Services - Continued C.16 MS 18-92: APPROVE the Drainage Improvement Agreement with GWF Power Systems L.P., for subdivision developed by Allied Signal, Inc., Bay Point area. Special Districts & County Airports C.17 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer to amend the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Clayton to complete Phases II and III of a special project for the design, development and testing of control structure and filter to remove pollutants from stormwater generated by a 54-unit residential subdivision. (Funding: 100%Stormwater Utility Assessment) C.18 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Flood Control District's Chief Engineer to execute a Clean Water Program contract amendment with Baefsky & Associates to increase payment limit and begin Phase II of a pilot project on alternative management practices for roadside vegetation, San Pablo and Briones Reservoir region. (Funding: 100% Stormwater Utility Assessment) C.19 APPROVE right-of-way contract; AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of $4,350 to Standard Pacific Gas Lines, Inc., for property rights required for the Wildcat Creek Contract 3 Project,North Richmond area;and ACCEPT grant deed.(Funding: 100%Flood Control Zone 7) Statutory Actions -None Claims,Collections & Litigation C.20 DENY claims of E. Breilein; M. Buscemi; Givorgi, Givorgi and Givorgi; D. and J. Nelson; S. Phongvongkeo; D. Ray and S. Uribe. C.21 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter Marilyn Smith vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of $35,000 from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund. HearingDates -None Honors & Proclamations C.22 ADOPT resolution honoring Undersheriff Russell . F. Pitkin on his retirement, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. Ordinances -None Appointments & Resignations C.23 APPOINT Lisa Korpus to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. C.24 REAPPOINT Ida Stevenson and William P. Jennings to the Loan and Grant Review Panel, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. 4 (02-13-1996) Appointments & Resignations - Continued C.25 REAPPOINT G. Clifford Leschinsky to the Aviation Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. C.26 REAPPOINT Sharon Barone, Christine Dean, Elaine G. Swenson, Donna Baldwin Dunaway, Barbara Jensen, Phyllis L. Gordon and Betty Lou Kasnoff to the Women's Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. C.27 ACCEPT resignation of Peter B. Burnett from the 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 DeSaulnier. AppropriafiQn t -None legislation C.28 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors,to sign letters conveying the County's concern with the following legislation, and ADOPT the positions recommended by the Board's Water Committee as follows: 1U No. subject Position U.S. H 2738 (Doolittle) Central Valley Project Reform OPPOSE AB. 619 (Bustamante) Water Facilities OPPOSE SB. 900 (Costa) Water Resources and Delta Restoration Act of 1996 WATCH Personnel Actions C.29 ADD one 20/40 Librarian position in the Pinole Library. (Budgeted) Grants & Contra is APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services: C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Affiliation Agreement with the Regents of the University of California for provision of clinical experience at the County's Health Services facilities for students, residents and fellows of U.C. Davis School of Medicine through June 30, 1999. APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services: C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a Medical Specialist Contract with Paul Reif, M.D., for the provision of professional gastroenterology services through November 30, 1996. (Third Party Revenues) C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Change Order No. 16 with Centex Golden Construction Company for the Merrithew Memorial Hospital Replacement Project. (Project Funds) 5 (02-13-1996) Grants & Contracts - Continued C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, to execute the second amendment to the consulting_services agreement for architectural services for lab renovation at E Ward, Merrithew Memorial Hospital, 2500 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez. (State Funds and Revenues) C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Life Support Residential Care Placement Agreement with Carefilled Homes to provide residential care for mentally disordered offenders under the County's Conditional Release Program at $21.65 per day per client for each 31 day month; $22.37 per day per client for each 30 day month; $23.96 per day per client for each 28 day month through June 30, 1996. (State Funds) C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Desarrollo Familiar to increase the payment limit by $12,600 to provide additional AIDS education and prevention services to the Latino population in West Contra Costa County through June 30, 1996. (State Funds) C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with Dental Staffing Associates in the amount of$30,000 for provision of temporary dental assistant staffing at Merrithew Memorial Hospital and Health Centers through December 31, 1996. (Enterprise I Budget) C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Bay Area Urban League to increase the payment limit by $6,300 to provide additional AIDS education and prevention services to African-American women in West Contra Costa County through June 30, 1996. (State Funds) C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council to increase the payment limit by $12,600 to provide additional HIV/AIDS education and prevention services to women of childbearing age and their partners in East Contra Costa County through June 30, 1996. (State Funds) C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with AIDS Project of Contra Costa to increase the payment limit by $25,200 to provide additional AIDS education and prevention services to men at increased risk of HIV infection through June 30, 1996. (State Funds) C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with Seneca Residential and Day Treatment Center for Children in the amount of$228,720 for provision of intensive day treatment for County-referred minors who need active psychiatric treatment through June 30, 1996. (County Budget -Napa State Hospital Diversion Program) C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with Randall Lane Sawyer in the amount of$76,840 for consultation and technical assistance to the Department's Environmental Health Division regarding risk management and prevention programs through January 20, 1997. (State Funds) C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with Nina Goldman in the amount of $26,582 for Service Integration Program Support Services for the period February 16, 1996,through August 15, 1996. (Foundation Consortium Grant) 6 (02-13-1996) Grants & Contracts - Continued C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a Vocational Training Agreement with San Francisco School of Travel to provide vocational training to individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants at certain fixed fees through June 30, 1996, and to execute contract amendments as may be necessary to comply with changes in State or Federal regulations. (Federal Funds) C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a Vocational Training Agreement with California Alarm and Lock Institute to provide vocational training to individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants at certain fixed fees through June 30, 1996, and to execute contract amendments as may be necessary to comply with changes in State or Federal regulations. (Federal Funds) Leases -None Other Actions C.45 APPROVE the refund of overpayment of transfer taxes to three firms as requested by the County Clerk, and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue warrants to the parties. C.46 ACCEPT from the County Clerk the Canvass of Votes for the January 30, 1996, Special Election for County Service Area P-6,Zone 202, Sub. 7838, in the Bay Point area. C.47 APPROVE the recommendations from the Internal Operations Committee on the Women's Advisory Committee's Work Plan and Priorities. C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a letter providing indemnification to the State Department of Housing and Community Development from liability for the County's operation of emergency shelters through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program Grant. C.49 ADOPT resolution providing for the authorization, issuance and sale of Pittsburg Unified School District General .Obligation Bonds, Election of 1995, Series A, not to exceed $5,000,000. C.50 APPROVE policies and procedures for Sheriffs Department Electronic Home Detention and Work Alternative Programs. C.51 ADOPT resolution amending Resolution No. 95/94,El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council, relative to the membership structure,as recommended by Supervisor Rogers. C.52 INCREASE fee charged for a copy of a birth certificate by $3.00 in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 10605(b) (2) effective January 10, 1996; DIRECT the Auditor- Controller to transfer the funds received to the Family and Children's Trust; and AUTHORIZE the Family and Children's Trust Committee to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for expenditure of the additional revenue. C.53 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to represent the Board of Supervisors at the Urban Cities/Counties Forum on welfare reform on February 29, 1996, and at any subsequent meetings. 7 (02-13-1996) Other Actions - Continued C.54 DECLARE that any interest earned by the County on unexpended contributions received from General Chemical Corporation as part of a 1994 agreement related to the July 1993 release of gases at their Richmond, CA, facility, accrue to the benefit of the Health Clinic and Mobile Health Van funded by such agreement; and DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to calculate the amount of interest earned by the County on such contributions retroactive to the date of their receipt and to deposit said earnings into the appropriate trust fund. Housing Authority C.55 APPROVE the removal of a unit from the rent roll at Alhambra Terrace, and APPROVE a one year lease for office and computer center space in that unit for the Martinez Police Activities League (P.A.L.), as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission. Redevelopment Agency C.56 ADOPT resolution objecting to the sale of tax defaulted property in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project area, requesting deletion of such property from sealed bid and public auction sale lists, and requesting the property's transfer to the Redevelopment Agency. Correspondence C.57 LETTER from attorney representing the Franklin Canyon Enterprise, owner of the Franklin Canyon Golf Course and surrounding property in the City of Hercules, requesting clarification of the terms of an agreement to allow the City to process a parcel map dividing the property into not more than three parcels. REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND COUNTY COUNSEL FOR RECOMMENDATION. C.58 LETTER from Secretary, West County Agency, transmitting the Conflict of Interest Code for the West County Agency of Contra Costa County. REFER TO COUNTY COUNSEL. Consent Items of Board Members -None Information Items -None 8 (02-13-1996) JIM ROGERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS J'F7 smrm IST DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR JEFF SMITH,MARTMEZ 2ND DISTRICT AND FOR CsAYLE BISHOP,SAN SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK BATCHELOR E 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 FM DISTRICT (510)646-2371 SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA FEBRUARY 13, 1996 10: 30 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEM SD. 6 APPOINT Supervisor J. V. Smith, District II, to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) with Harvey Bragden, Community Development Director, serving as his alternate. POSTED: February 9, 1996 By: v �� Deputy C SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD BOARD CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY, February 13, 1996, 9:30 A.M. AND THEREAFTER DURING THIS REGULAR February 13, 1996 MEETING A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, TITLES: 1. Agricultural Commissioner 2. Animal Services Director 3. Community Services Director B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 1 Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Richard Heyne, and Keith Fleming (IEDA). Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees' Assoc., Local No. 1; AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assoc. (CNA); SEIU and Social Services Union Local #535; C.C.C. Appraiser's Assn.; District Attorneys Inspectors Assoc.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn. (DSA); United Prof. Firefighters, Local 1230; Contra Costa Physicians Union; Western Council of Engineers; and Teamsters Local 315. H ADFOTI\CL-SES\FEB-13B.WPD 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, February 13, 1996 (Supervisor DeSaulnier absent) CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed. PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed except as noted below: P.5 ACCEPTED the comments of Kevin Murphy, Business Manager, Air Products, Inc. , on the investigation of the February 1, 1996, incident at the hydrogen plant of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. , in Martinez; of inspections taking place in other plants to avoid another incident; and of his intent to advise the Board of the cause of the incident when known. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: SD.2 ACCEPTED the report on the activities of the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, ADOPTED a position on AB 2084, and REQUESTED the Community Development Director to report to the Board on the status of seismic retrofit legislation. SD.3 APPOINTED Supervisor Tom Torlakson as the County's Director, and Supervisor Jeff Smith as Alternate-Director on the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority for 1996; REQUESTED the Chair to recommend the appointment of Board representatives and alternates for several transportation related committee assignments; and REQUESTED staff to schedule a workshop on State Highway 4, East and West, and options available. SD.4 ADOPTED a position in opposition to Assembly Bill 638 (Knight) relating to concealable weapons licenses, and REQUESTED the County Administrator to have this item on the February 27, 1996, Board Agenda to allow all Board Members to vote on it. CLOSED SESSION: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, and Torlakson (who were present at Closed Session) AUTHORIZED County Counsel to file a cross appeal in the case of Contra Costa County v. the City of Concord. DELIBERATION ITEMS D.1 APPROVED the 38 recommendations of the County Administrator contained in the Second Quarter Budget Report with the addition of directing the County Administrator to send letters to the Governor, and the County's Federal and State Legislative Delegations expressing opposition to any proposals to redirect current federal and state responsibilities to local governments without the resources to operate and administer them, and to stress the need for the investment in education, training, and employment oppor- tunities to lead to greater self-sufficiency which at the same time provides an investment in prevention and cost avoidance. (Supervisor Smith abstained from voting on Recommendation Nos. 26, 27, and 32. ) 1 - 02-13-1996/Sum Summary - Feb. 13 , 1996 Page 2 D.2 APPROVED the 22 recommendations of the County Administrator on Merrithew Hospital Financing including the adoption of Resolution No. 96/57 determining to proceed with certificate of participation financing for the Merrithew Memorial Hospital replacement project; REQUESTED the Financial Team to consult as needed with a non-County financial adviser on the process, and REQUESTED the County Administrator to regularly report to the Board with the first report submitted in two to three weeks. [The Chair advised that Supervisor Bishop (who was not present for the vote) had previously stated her opposition to the motion. ] (AYES: 1,5,2; NOES: see above; ABSENT: 3,4; ABSTAIN: None) D.3 Public Comment: (1) Henry Clarke, Local One, spoke in support of retaining Public Services Officers for certain County facilities. He presented a petition urging the retention of current security staff. (2) Jim Hicks, AFSCME, requested the Board to waive the relinquishment of leave accruals resulting from a payroll computation error. The Chair requested the County Administrator to review this matter and schedule it for consideration in Closed Session on February 27, 1996. (3) Mike Lawson, Administrator, Brookside Hospital, requested the Board to renegotiate the CCHP Basic Adult Care Contract to reflect cost of care, consider sharing the cost in the OB joint venture to maintain successful access to Brookside Hospital, and consider the formation of a joint powers agreement between the County, Brookside, and other providers to coordinate and plan for health care services in West County. The County Administrator was requested to list this matter on the February 27, 1996, Board Agenda. D.4 DIRECTED Community Development Director to send a letter to Caltrans requesting an update on their safety improvements for Highway 4; also DIRECTED that a letter be sent to the West County Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee reaffirming the Board's position that the project is a top priority; and further DIRECTED staff to send letters to legislators urging their support for the allocation of Federal "Safety dollars" for Highway 4 improvements. (AYES: 1,5,2; NOES: None; ABSENT: 3,4; ABSTAIN: None) Adjournments: Adjourned in memory of Phil Kammerer, and Mrs. Mary Siino, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. Adjourned in memory of Nancy Gans, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers. - 2 - 02-13-1996/Sum