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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 01231996 - CCC JIM.ROGERS.RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JEFF SIAM IST JEFF SM DISTRTH.IM CT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CSR PND DISTRICT AND FOR GAYLE BISHOP,SAN RAMON PHIL BATCHELOR 90 DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK D&SAULNIER,CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND 4TH DISTRICT BOARD CNM+IBERS.ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TOM TORLAKSON.PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)646-2371 PH DISTRICT TUESDAY JANUARY 23, 1996 Ambrose Community Center 3105 Willow Pass Road,Bay Point 8:30 A.M. Closed Session 9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Inspirational Thought- "Nothing great was ever done without much enduring." - Author Unknown CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 - 9) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items. 9:35 A.M. PRESENTATIONS P.1 RECOGNIZE Chris Adams, Chairperson of the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee, for her public service activities related to the criminal and juvenile justice system and RECOMMEND her to the National Council on Crime and Delinquency for its "INDY DEN DAAS" Award. P.2 PRESENTATION of Commendation for heroism to Cindy Wallace by Supervisor Torlakson. P.3 PRESENTATION by O'Brien-Krietzberg and Associates on the status of the construction of the Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project. 10:00 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS -The Board will consider and take action on the following items: SD.1 HEARING to approve the transfer of Concord TV Cable (unincorporated Concord area) to TCI Communications,Inc.. SD.2 HEARING to approve the transfer of Bay Cablevision, Inc.,, to Heritage Cablevision of Delaware and to issue a written decision establishing refunds and rates for Bay Cablevision in the unincorporated Richmond area. SD.3 ADOPT the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) model rules of order for Board of Supervisors'meetings, as recommended by Supervisor Smith and Supervisor DeSaulnier. 1 (01-23-96) SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued SD.4 CONSIDER amending the Board's 1996 Legislative Program to reflect the fact that the Governor has included additional funds in the 1996-97 State Budget for Boating and Marine Patrol grants to counties. SD.5 CONSIDER adopting a position reaffirming the Board's opposition to Proposition 199 on the March 26, 1996, ballot, the Mobilehome Rent Assistance, Mobilehome Rent Control Restrictions. (Supervisor Torlakson) SD.6 CONSIDER adopting a position in suppport of SB 643 (Johnston), which would establish the School-to-Career Opportunities Program. (Supervisor Torlakson) SD.7 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) SD.8 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed. 10:15 A.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.1 CONSIDER a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to include the State Route 4 Bypass Project in the 1996 Regional Transportation Plan. D.2 CONSIDER comments to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on the Altamont Pass Corridor Study Operational Analysis. D.3 CONSIDER opposing the Governor's revised regulations on prevailing wage requirements and AUTHORIZE written testimony to be filed in opposition to the regulations, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. D.4 CONSIDER appointment of Board Members to various local, regional, and statewide committees. (Chair, Board of Supervisors) D.5 CONSIDER taking a position on the following proposed legislation: Bill No. Subject Position AB 1017 (Rainey) Creates a civil cause of action against the SUPPORT BUT manufacturer of poorly made, unreliable and REQUEST unsafe handguns - "Saturday Night Specials." AMENDMENTS D.6 CONSIDER adopting a Memorandum of Agreement with the Town of Danville for a joint review and processing of a preliminary and final development plan and tentative map for the Alamo Springs Project located at the terminus of La Gonda Way,Danville area. D.7 CONSIDER approval of the proposed funding allocations for the East Contra Costa Intermodal Transit Access Program,Round 1. (PVEA and Navy Funds) D.8 CONSIDER request of Alfred A. Affinito, Pittsburg,on County Ordinance No. 95-36, Mobile Vendor Regulation. Adjourn to the Contra Costa County Mayor's Conference on February 1, 1996,at 6:30 P.M. Delta Community Center 730 3rd Street,Brentwood 2 (01-23-96) 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)646-2371, 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)-meeting time and place to be announced. The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and J. Rogers) - meeting time and place to be announced. The Transportation Committee Please contact Community Development Department at 646-2134 to confirm date, time and place. The Water Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Torlakson) will meet on Monday, February 5, 1996. Contact the Community Development Department at 646-2071 to confirm date, time and place. •R R R R R R R 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 02-05-96 9:00 A.M. Probation Department Training Room, 50 Douglas Drive, 2nd Floor, The Sequoia Room, Martinez Water Committee 02-05-96 1:30 P.M. Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Room 105, Martinez 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 BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996 . i (01-23-96) 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.1 APPROVE a traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Jones Road and limiting parking on a portion of San Pablo Dam Road, Walnut Creek and El Sobrante areas respectively. C.2 AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange with the Auditor-Controller reimbursement in the amount of $28,622 plus interest to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority as repayment for lost interest in connection with the Southern California Water Company condemnation,Bay Point area. (Funding: General Fund) C.3 APPROVE a quitclaim of County interest and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Quitclaim Deed as to vacated portions of Waterfront Road and Solano Way, Concord area. C.4 TERMINATE Offer of Dedication of a portion of parcel "A" within Minor Subdivision 40-80, Alamo area. Engineering Services C.5 SUB 7821: ACCEPT completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as County roads for subdivision developed by Davidon Development Company L.P., Martinez area. C.6 SUB 7188: ACCEPT completion of improvements and warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful performance for subdivision developed by Dame' Construction Company, Inc., Danville area. C.7 SUB 7151: ACCEPT completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as County roads for subdivision developed by Davidon Homes, Martinez area. C.8 LUP 2036-92: ACCEPT completion of improvements for development developed by Bridgehead Center Partnership, Oakley area. C.9 LUP 2037-90: ACCEPT completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as County roads for development developed by the Customer Company, Bethel Island area. C.10 DP 3022-94: ACCEPT Offer of Dedication for public utility and sidewalk easement for development developed by Golden Oak Manor L.P., Oakley area. C.11 SUB 7559: ACCEPT completion of improvements for development developed by Alamo Oaks Villas,Alamo area. C.12 MS 115-89: AUTHORIZE Deferral of Improvements Agreement for minor subdivision developed by John V. and Patricia P. Walsh, Bethel Island area. C.13 MS 115-89: ACCEPT instrument for Offer of Dedication for roadway purposes for minor subdivision developed John V. and Patricia P. Walsh, Bethel Island area. C.14 MS 115-89: APPROVE parcel map for minor subdivision developed by John V. and Patricia P. Walsh,Bethel Island area. 3 (01-23-96) Special Districts & County Airports C.15 APPROVE Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Thompson Landscape Maintenance for County Service Area M-8, Discovery Bay area. Statutoa Actions -None Claims.Collections & Litigation C.16 DENY claims of Black Mountain Springs Water Company; Z. Chame; J. Flagstead; M. Higbee; DENY amended claim of J. Aurime; and DENY application to file late claim of J. Paxton and R. Rabago. Hearing Dates -None Honors & Proclamations C.17 ADOPT Resolution honoring the De LaSalle Spartan Football Team as the 1995 NCS 3A Champions, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. C.18 ADOPT Resolution congratulating George and Fannie Lawson on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. Ordinances -None Appointments & Resignations C.19 ACCEPT resignation of Rod Stiles as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee, County Service Area R-10, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. C.20 APPOINT David Richard Werth to the Citizens Advisory Committee, County Service Area R-10, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. C.21 REAPPOINT Susan Noe to the Moraga Fire Protection District's Advisory Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. C.22 APPOINT Herbert Putnam, District IV at-large representative, to the Mental Health Commission ,as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. C.23 REAPPOINT Howard Hobbs, Diablo Water District nominee, to the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. Appropriation Adjustments - 1995- 1996 FY-None 4 (01-23-96) Legislation Bill No. subject Position C.24 AB 185 (Murray) ADD Contra Costa County to the list of CO-SPONSOR counties authorized to contract with private enterprise agencies to provide services that require special experience,education,training, or other capabilities that the County possesses and to charge fees for the services. C.25 AMEND the Board's 1996 Legislative Program to defer to the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and County Welfare Directors' Association (CWDA) regarding the need to limit the period of time for the State to recover audit exceptions and support any legislation they may sponsor to accomplish the Board's goals in this area. Personnel Actions C.26 ADD one Departmental Systems Specialist II position, and CANCEL one CAD Programmer Analyst II position in the Public Works Department. (Cost Offset) C.27 ADD seven Eligibility Worker I positions to provide permanent training slots (to be used as needed for training only) for the Micro-Training Unit in the Social Service Department. (State and Federal Funds) C.28 AMEND Resolution 94/575 to make Part 2C Performance Review, as modified, applicable to the Director of Human Resources. C.29 REALLOCATE salary of Deputy County Counsel-Small Claims on the salary schedule. (Third Party Revenues) C.30 RECLASSIFY one Administrative Services Assistant III position to Administrative Services Officer in the Auditor-Controller's Department. Grants & Contracts APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services: C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to execute a contract with the State Board of Corrections and any related amendments and extensions to the Community-Based Punishment Options Planning Grant, and APPROVE related implementation actions. (No County General Funds) C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to accept Title IVA Expansion Fund contract funds from the California Department of Education in the amount of $155,825 for Title IVA,the AFDC Child Care Program for fiscal year 1995-96. (No County Match) C.33 AUTHORIZE submission of a grant application for 1996-97 in the amount of$30,000 to the California Arts Council for operating support of the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County. (50%County Match) 5 (01-23-96) Grants & Contracts - Continued C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to accept funding awards from the United States District Court of Northern California Probation Office in the amount of$90,000 for substance abuse and mental health treatment services for people on federal probation through September 30, 1996. (No County Match) C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to submit a funding application to the City of Concord, Department of Community Development, in the amount of$40,000 for the Student Knowledge in Learning Life Skills Project for the period July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997. (No County Match) C.36 APPROVE an allocation of$135,000 in fiscal year 1994 HOME Investment Partnership Act Program funds to Rural California Housing Corporation (RCHC) for the Brentwood Senior Housing Project; and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute a HOME Project Agreement and loan documents with RCHC for this project. APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services: C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Leslie D. Richardson with a payment limit of $100,000 for architectural and project management services for various building remodeling and construction projects effective January 2, 1996. (Budgeted) C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with GC Services Limited Partnership for collection services on accounts for unpaid traffic- related fines and civil assessments for the period February 1, 1996, through January 31, 1998. (Commission Basis,No General Funds) C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Ben S. Dickey for training management services in the amount of$38,400 for the period April 1, 1996, through March 31, 1997. (Budgeted) C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with Somphanh Phanivong with a payment limit of $38,000 for provision of multilingual interpretation services for the period February 1, 1996, through December 31, 1997. (Federal Funds) C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute non- physician services contracts for provision of professional outpatient psychotherapy services through December 31, 1996,with the following: (Third Party Revenues) Larry Hicks,MFCC Transformational Therapy Center Family Stress Center Robert M. Evans, Ph.D. Ron Rettig-Zucci,MFCC Center for New Americans Antioch Counseling Trilogy Medical Group Lafayette Counseling Center Acalanes Psychotherapy Assoc. Northern California Family Center C.E.S. Associates Phyllis Potter, LCSW C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Neighborhood House of North Richmond, Inc., in the amount of$76,100 for substance abuse treatment services, intervention counseling and job development/pre-employment training through August 31, 1996. (Federal Funds) 6 (01-23-96) Grants & Contracts - Continued C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Safety Center, Inc., in the amount of $58,668 for pedestrian and bicycle injury prevention services through September 30, 1996. (Federal Funds) C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute contract amendments with Timothy Hamp and Barbara Johnson to increase each contract payment limit by $600 to provide coverage of Independent Living Skills Program Coordinator duties during the recruitment period for a new coordinator through February 29, 1996. (Federal Funds) Leases C.45 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a second amendment to the lease with Carathimas, Bohren and Company for their continued occupancy of the premises at 597 Center Avenue, Suite 110,Martinez. (Revenue Lease) Other Actions C.46 DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to dispose of equipment and vehicles no longer required for County activities. C.47 ACCEPT completed contract with Andy's Roofing Company, Inc., for reroofing at the Martinez Detention Facility, 1000 Ward Street,Martinez. C.48 APPROVE County participation in the Southwest Area Transportation Committee Budget for 1995-96 for an amount not to exceed $1,500. (Measure C Funds) C.49 APPROVE comments to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on the Altamont Pass Corridor Study Operational Analysis. C.50 APPROVE request for a three-year extension of time for filing an approved tentative map (Sub. 7118), Morgan Territory area. C.51 REFER to the Finance Committee the role of serving as the review body for applications for fiunding from the "Open Category" of the Community Development Block Grant for the 1996-97 program year. C.52 REFER to the Internal Operations Committee and the Human Resources Director the request from the Business Agent,AFSCME,Local 2700,regarding reassignments of employees. C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to submit the Contra Costa County Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) Plan for fiscal year 1995-96 in the amount of$5,283,914 to the State Department of Social Services. (49% Federal, 41% State, 10%County) C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement subordinating revenues due to the County, Library,Fire District and Flood Control District for tax allocation bonds, pursuant to the 1986 agreement with the Clayton Redevelopment Agency. 7 (01-23-96) Other Actions - Continued C.55 AUTHORIZE the distribution of State Highway property rental revenue in the amount of $41,832 to the County Road Fund, County Tax Collector, and to eligible cities pursuant to the provisions of Section 104.10 of the Streets and Highways Code, as recommended by the County Auditor-Controller. C.56 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to release $7,000 from the Park Dedication Trust Fund Account to the Ambrose Park and Recreation District for improvements to existing baseball fields located on District properties. C.57 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to release $211,805 from the Park Dedication Trust Fund Account to the West Contra Costa Unified School District for playground equipment improvements and renovations at various schools within the school district. Housing Authority C.58 AWARD contract to Patrick M. Donaghue, General Contractor, in the amount of$73,800 for the Los Medanos Administration Building Remodeling Project,Bay Point area. Redevelopment Agency C.59 ACCEPT Grant Deed dated December 7, 1995, from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District and AUTHORIZE recording of same by the Real Property Division of the Public Works Department. Correspondence C.60 RESOLUTION adopted by the State Delta Protection Commission approving the County's proposed general plan amendments. REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR C.61 LETTER from the Chair, Imperial County Board of Supervisors, endorsing and urging support of reforms that will provide fair distribution of federal block grant monies. REFER TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR C.62 LETTER from the Redevelopment Agency, City of San Pablo, requesting that the County officials charged with allocating taxes prepare a report in the areas as referenced in the documents provided. REFER TO AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AND DEPUTY-DIRECTOR, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY C.63 LETTER from Vice President, Homes by Dame', expressing concern with the delay in accepting the improvements and releasing the cash bond applicable to Subdivision 7280. REFER TO DIRECTOR, GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR REPORT. C.64 LETTER from Mayor, City of Concord, advising that the City Council has approved the funding of one shelter bed for four months as part of the Contra Costa Cares winter homeless relief program. REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR. 8 (01-23-96) Correspondence - Continued C.65 LETTER from General Manager/District Engineer, Delta Diablo Sanitation District, advising of the District's Board of Directors position on the San Luis Drain and Grasslands Bypass projects. REFER TO WATER COMMITTEE. Consent Items of Board Members C.66 REQUEST the Countywide Youth Commission to present a report to the Board on its first year of operation with an outline of its plans for 1996, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. C.67 ACCEPT location of Well No. 4 replacement in Sanitation District 19; DIRECT Growth Management and Economic Development Agency staff to develop a District "Strategic Plan"; and SET February 27, 1996, at 2:00 P.M. as the date for Board hearing on the annexation of Discovery Bay West into Sanitation District 19, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. Information Items -None 9 (01-23-96) 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, JANUARY 23, 1996 CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: C. 3 DELETED; to be relisted on the February 6, 1996, Board of Supervisors Agenda. C.24 REFERRED proposed legislation AB 185 (Murray) to the Better Government Task Force for recommendations and report back to the Board of Supervisors . C.40 CORRECTED to read: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Somphanh Phanivong with a payment limit of $38, 000 for the provision of multilingual interpretation services for the period February 1, 1996, through January 31, 1997 . (Federal Funds) C. 67 DELETED; to be relisted on the February 6, 1996, Board of Supervisors Agenda. PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed except as noted below: P. 2 DELETED. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: 10 :00 A.M. SD. 6 ADOPTED position in support of Senate Bill 643 (Johnston) , School-to-Work Opportunities Program; and REFERRED this matter to the Countywide Youth Commission, the California Teachers' Association and the County Superintendent of Schools for their input or amendment suggestions and comments to the Board of Supervisors . PUBLIC COMMENT: SD. 7 The following persons addressed the Board of Supervisors under Public Comment : 1 . Elaine A. Null, 265 Franklin Avenue, West Pittsburg, thanked the Board of Supervisors for holding their meeting at the Ambrose Community Center in Bay Point . 2 . Rev. Curtis A. Timmons, MCDA, Inc. , P.O. Box 8213 , Pittsburg, expressed his support for Supervisor Torlakson' s candidacy for the State of California Assembly and expressed his interest in the status of the County' s child care/foster care programs . (01-23-1996 - Summary) Public Comment: Continued 3 . Donna Baker, Teacher, Riverview Middle School, 205 Pacifica Avenue, Pittsburg, requested that the Board of Supervisors consider developing and expanding nature trails near the waterfront adjacent to Riverview Middle School . 4 . George DeLacruz, Member, Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council, 3569 Sharon Court, Bay Point, expressed his support for Supervisor Torlakson' s candidacy for the State of California Assembly and expressed his concerns regarding redevelopment in East County due to the impending extension of BART into East County. Mr. DeLacruz also responded to Donna Baker' s comments and stated that there are currently existing and planned nature trails in that area. DELIBERATION ITEMS : Approved as listed except as noted below. 10 :15 A.M. D. 1 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign and transmit correspondence to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission requesting that the State Route 4 Bypass Project be included in the 1996 Regional Transportation Plan; DIRECTED the Transportation Committee to monitor this project and provide status reports to the Board of Supervisors; and DIRECTED staff to amend the above referenced correspondence to clarify that the Board of Supervisors is not taking any implied position on toll roads via this action due to the fact that the State Route 4 Bypass and toll roads are two separate issues . (AYES : 1, 4 , 5, and 2 ; NOES : None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: 3) D. 2 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign and transmit correspondence to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission commenting on the Altamont Pass Interregional Corridor Study Operational Analysis; DIRECTED staff to amend the above referenced correspondence to clarify that the Board of Supervisors has not received public input on the question of whether the Tracy/Brentwood Expressway should be built and that the Board does not imply support or opposition to a possible Tracy/Brentwood Expressway via its action on this matter; and DIRECTED staff to explore the possibility of holding a workshop for the Board of Supervisors about the transportation issues facing this traffic corridor in the future . (01-23-1996 - Summary) Deliberation Items: Continued D. 3 ADOPTED a position in opposition to efforts by the Governor and the State Department of Industrial Relations to undermine the State' s existing prevailing wage rules and regulations which propose to reduce the prevailing wage requirements to the basic level required by the Federal Government; DIRECTED staff to invite representatives from the State Department of Industrial Relations to make a presentation regarding their proposed changes to the prevailing wage rules and regulations to the Board of Supervisors at the February 6 , 1996, Board meeting; DEFERRED the submission of written testimony to the State Department of Industrial Relations outlining the Board' s reasons for opposing the pending changes to these regulations until the February 6, 1996, Board Meeting; and REFERRED this matter to the County Municipal Advisory Councils for adoption of a similar resolution in opposition to the proposed changes to the prevailing wage rules and regulations . D.4 APPROVED assignment of Board members to the 1996 Board of Supervisors Committees, Special County Committees and Regional Organizations; CORRECTED the end date of Supervisor Bishop' s term on the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority to expire January 31, 1998, ; and APPOINTED Supervisor Smith to the Alternate position on the Central County Solid Waste JPA. D. 5 REQUESTED the County Administrator to draft letters to the County' s Legislative Delegation advising that the Board of Supervisors cannot support Assembly Bill 1017 (Rainey) , as written. The Board expressed that it would support other legislation against unsafe handguns if the seven recommendations in the report by Andres Soto, Health Services Department Prevention Program, and one additional recommendation (relative to preemption) suggested by the Board of Supervisors were to be included. (AYES : 1, 3 , 5, and 2 : NOES: 4 ; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None) D. 7 APPROVED staff recommendation for allocation of funds through the East Contra Costa Intermodal Transit Access Program; and AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign and transmit letters to all of the applicants indicating the Board' s action and indicating the evaluation comments in Exhibit One, which justify the actions of the Board. D. 8 NO ACTION TAKEN. (01-23-1996 - Summary)