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TOM TORLAKSON.PITTSBURG MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510) 335-1900
6TH DISTRICT
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 8, 1996
8:30 A.M. Closed Session
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Happiness grows out of harmonious relationships with others,
based on attitudes of good will,tolerance,understanding, and love." Anonymous
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 - 10) - Items removed from this section
will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
9:35 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 RECOGNIZE October as "National Head Start Month", as recommended by Supervisor
Smith.
P.2 PRESENTATION by "Senior Home Delivered Meals of Contra Costa, Inc." on a donation of
funds to maintain and expand meal delivery services to the County's homebound elderly
populations.
10:00 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.I CONSIDER report from the Community Development Director on potential authorization of
a general plan study in Hotchkiss Tract Area by Seecon Financial and Construction Company.
10:15 A.M.
SD.2 HEARING on County Filming Permit Ordinance and to set fees for Filming Permits.
(Introduced on 9-17-96)
SD.3 HEARING on proposed increase of certain fees for services performed by the Crime Lab.
SDA CONSIDER acceptance of the resignation of Supervisor Gayle Bishop from the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority (CCTA) and CONSIDER appointment of the County's
representative to the CCTA.
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
10:30 A.M.
SD.5 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
10:45 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 DELETED
D.2 CONSIDER approving a report on the decision of the Director of Community Development
to deny the request of Love-A-Child Ministries for waiver/deferment of application fees.
D.3 CONSIDER adopting recommendations from the Growth Management and Economic
Development Director on distribution of park dedication funds.
11:45 A.M.
DA PRESENTATION by the Substance Abuse Advisory Board requesting the Board of
Supervisors to publicly oppose Proposition 215,the Medical Use of Marijuana Initiative.
Closed Session
2:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.5 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.6 HEARING on the appeal by Winton Jones and Nathalie Jones (Appellants), from the decision
of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals on the
application of MGM Construction (Applicant and Owner), to approve a contractor's yard to
store and maintain construction equipment, storing of related support items and general office
support, Concord area. County File#LP2018-96.
D.7 CONSIDER oral reports from the Community Development Director and County Counsel on
the claim of David Lonferman, for Kaufman and Broad of Northern California, for refund of
Reliez Valley Road fees for Subdivision 7144.
2:30 P.M.
D.8 HEARING on administrative appeal of Rich and Priscilla Ladeira from the decision of the
Community Development Department refusing issuance of a building permit and revisions to
Land Use Permit 2111-84, Oakley area. (Continued from October 1, 1996)
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GENERAL INOORI MATION
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) 335-1900; TDD (510) 335-1915. 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)335-1900, 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. Please
contact the Community Development Department at 335-1240 to confirm date, time and place.
The Water Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Torlakson) - meets on the first Monday of each month at
1:30 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. Please contact the
Community Development Department at 335-1290 to confirm date, time and place.
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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 10-14-1996 9:00 A.M. See above.
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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.
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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
C.1 REJECT all bids received September 17, 1996 for the I-680 Stone Valley Road interchange
improvement project, Alamo area.
C.2 ACCEPT the completed contract with Pleasanton Engineering Contractors for the Camino
Tassajara bridge replacement project, San Ramon area.
Engineering Services
C.3 SUB 7174: APPROVE completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as county
roads for subdivision being developed by Vantage Homes,Inc., Moraga area.
CA MS 21-92: APPROVE parcel map for minor subdivision being developed by Leonard Wayne
Baio,Byron area.
C.5 MS 21-92: AUTHORIZE Acceptance of Aviation and Noise Easement for minor subdivision
being developed by Leonard Wayne Baio,Byron area.
C.6 MS 21-92: AUTHORIZE Acceptance of Grant Deed of Development Rights for minor
subdivision being developed by Leonard Wayne Baio, Byron area.
C.7 MS 59-89: APPROVE completion of improvements for a minor subdivision being developed
by Gene Harrison, Knightsen area.
C.8 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY previous permission to completely close a portion of Empire
Avenue, West Cypress Road and O'Hara Avenue on Saturday, September 28, 1996 from 7:00
a.m. through 11:30 a.m., for the purpose of the Oakley Almond Festival, Oakley area.
Special Districts & County Airports
C.9 APPROVE deposits totaling $204,000 from Drainage Area 13 and Flood Control Zone 3B to
the Flood Control Revolving Fund and a $204,000 loan from the Flood Control Revolving
Fund to Drainage Area 76, Alamo area.
C.10 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer to execute contract change order No. 3 in
the approximate amount of $33,000 for road mitigation work for the Drainage Area 76
Miranda Creek improvement project,Alamo area.
C.11 APPROVE Countywide Landscape District Zone 48 - Annex Subdivision 7613 - and
DETERMINE that the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA),Danville area. [CDD-CP#96-61] (Funding: 100%landscaping fees)
C.12 APPROVE right of way contract, ACCEPT grant deed and AUTHORIZE payment of
$31,000 to Francis C. Hardy for property rights required for the East Antioch Creek project,
Antioch area. (Funding: 100%Drainage Area 56 funds)
C.13 APPROVE Amendment No. 1 adding the installation of perimeter security fencing to the
Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement with Contra Costa County-Byron Airport,
Byron area.
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Special Districts & County Airports - Continued
C.14 DETERMINE that the need for emergency action has ended by the acceptance of the repair
work on San Ramon Creek Drop Structure No. 7, Danville area.
Statutory Actions -None
Claims Collections & Litigation
C.15 DENY claims of R. Fray; K. and K. Habiger; E. Hoch; A. Lopez; Mt. View Sanitary
District; Rodeo Sanitary District; T. Ropers; E. Turner; N. White; and J. Zwets. DENY
amended claim of J. and R. Barron.
C.16 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter Sallie K. Madden vs. Contra Costa County and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Medical Liability Trust Fund in the amount of$29,406.66.
C.17 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter Candice Green vs. Contra Costa County and
AUTHORIZE payment from the General Liability Trust Fund in the amount of$30,000.
Hearing Dates-None
Honors & Proclamations -None
Ordinances -None
Appointments & Resignations
C.18 APPOINT Alan Newell, Antioch Superintendent of Schools, to an Education position on the
Private Industry Council; APPOINT Alan Newell to the Board of the Private Industry
Council, Inc.; REMOVE Sylvester Greenwood from the Private Industry Council, Inc., and
ISSUE a Certificate of Appreciation for his services to the County.
C.19 APPOINT Donna M. Wigand, LCSW, as Local Mental Health Director pursuant to the
California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Article 8, Paragraph 620 (c).
C.20 APPROVE medical staff appointments and reappointments as recommended by the Medical
Executive Committee on September 16, 1996.
C.21 APPOINT Dave Stoefller to the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee as a representative
from District 5,as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1996- 1997 FY
C.22 Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE an additional $63,537 in revenues, $13,537 from
interest earnings and $50,000 expenditure reimbursement from the City of El Cerrito, and
AUTHORIZE appropriations to fund facility improvements.
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Appropriation Adjustments - 1996 - 1997 FY- Continued
C.23 General Services (0063 Fleet Services 0473 Keller Surcharge Mitigation Program):
AUTHORIZE $15,812 from accumulated depreciation and estimated salvage and
AUTHORIZE appropriations to purchase two used vehicles for Sheriff Detention
Transportation and AUTHORIZE appropriation reduction of $25,000 in the County's
Resource Recycling Program based on 1995-96 revenues.received and projections for 1996-
97.
C.24 Social Service (0500): AUTHORIZE revenue from the Child Care Affordability Trust Fund
($20,000) and Keller Canyon Revenues ($79,000)to be appropriated for contracts with Contra
Costa Food Bank($54,300)and Child Abuse Prevention Council ($44,700)per September 10,
1996 Board Order.
Legislation -None
Personnel Actions
C.25 ADD one 40/40 Administrative Aide position in the Library Department. (No General Funds)
C.26 CANCEL one Public Works Maintenance Programs Manager position in the Public Works,
Department.
C.27 ADD one 20/40 Health Education Specialist-Project position and reduce the hours of one
Health Education Specialist-Project position from 40/40 to 20/40 in the Health Services
Department. (Cost offset)
C.28 ADD one 40/40 Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Health Services Department. (City
revenues and temporary salary cost reduction)
C.29 ADD two Environmental Health Specialist I positions in the Health Services Department.
(Fee revenue)
C.30 TRANSFER one Intermediate Typist Clerk-Exempt position from the Montara Bay
Recreation District to Clerk-Experienced Level in accordance with Personnel Management
Regulations section 1602; CANCEL one Intermediate Typist Clerk-Exempt position;
CANCEL the class of Intermediate Typist Clerk-Exempt in the Public Works Department.
C.31 ADD one Auditor Appraiser I position in the Assessor's Department.
C.32 ADD one position in each of the following classes and ALLOCATE to the salary schedule:
Social Service Public Information Officer-Exempt in the Social Service Department;
Emergency Planning Specialist-Exempt in the County Administrator's Department; Health
Plan Services Assistant-Exempt and Mental Health Education Liaison-Exempt in the Health
Services Department.
C.33 APPROVE Letter of Understanding with the District Attorney Investigator's Association
regarding the economic terms and conditions of their 1995-98 Memorandum of
Understanding. In the opinion of the County Administrator, salary and benefit increases
resulting from this action will have no material financial impact on the funding status of the
County Employees' Retirement System.
C.34 ADD one Deputy County Counsel-Deep Class position and cancel one Deputy County
Counsel Fixed Term position in the County Counsel's Department. (Budgeted)
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Personnel Actions - Continued
C.35 ADD one Deputy County Counsel-Deep Class position to the County Counsel Department.
(Funded through Liability Trust Fund)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.36 ACCEPT one-time program improvement funds from the United States Department of Health
and Human Services Administration for Children and Families in the amount of$47,869 to
address various Head Start facilities needs,through December 31, 1996.
C.37 AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC) to accept a $3,500
School to Work subgrant with the Alameda County Office of Education to reimburse the
Contra Costa PIC for participating in an East Bay School to Career Partnership Grant. (No
County Match)
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the Contra Costa County Community Development Department for FY 1996 Emergency
Shelter Grant funding in the amount of$94,000 to be used to support operating expenses for
the Brookside and Central County Shelters for homeless single adults. (See also C.43)
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
Statement of Compliance, the required Drug-Free Workplace Certification and contract with
the State Emergency Medical Services Authority in the amount of$80,000 for the Regional
Medical Disaster Planning Project through June 30, 1997. (No County Match)
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract with the
City of Brentwood in the amount of $7,608 for provision of household hazardous waste
collection services by the Health Services Department through June 30, 1997. (No County
Match)
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with the
State Department of Health Services in the amount of $95,202 for the Dental Disease
Prevention Program through June 30, 1997. (No County Match)
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner to execute a contract with the California
Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $206,323 for the provision of funding for the
purchase of equipment and supplies to enhance the County-wide driver alcohol testing
program during the period October 1, 1996,through September 30, 1998.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.43 ALLOCATE Fiscal Year 1996 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds and APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to enter into FY 1996 ESG
contracts with the Health Services Department for the Homeless Emergency Shelters in the
amount of$94,000 and Shelter, Inc., the Family Homeless Shelter, in the amount of$10,000.
(Federal Funds) (See alsoC.38)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract between the
Redevelopment Agency and Contra Costa County for the installation of landscaping/median
landscaping/landscape irrigation facilities and sidewalks on State Route 4 between Empire
Avenue and Vintage Avenue in the Oakley Redevelopment Project Area on behalf of the
Redevelopment Agency; and RESCIND contract approved April 4, 1995, by the Board of
Supervisors for this project. (Redevelopment Funds) (See also C.70)
C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. with a payment limit of$45,296 to
provide AIDS/HIV and other communicable disease education and pre- and post- HIV testing
counseling to methadone clients and their partners through June 30, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract
with Rubicon Programs, Inc. with a payment limit of $87,804 for provision of supported
transitional living program services for the County's Homeless Services Program through
August 31, 1997. (72%Federal Funds; 28%County Funds)
C.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with East Bay Agency for Children in the amount of $90,000 to provide outpatient mental
health services for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed abused and/or otherwise
traumatized children and their families through June 30, 1997. (34%Federal; 33% State; 33%
County Funds)
C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
contract extension with the California State Employment Development Department to extend
the term of the contract through December 30, 1996 to continue to provide job development
and placement services. (Federal Funds)
C.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute a contract
renewal with Family Stress Center in the amount of$140,000 to provide Parent Aide Services
through June 30, 1997. (50% Federal; 50% County Funds)
C.50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute contract
renewals with Family Stress Center in the amount of $45,000 and West Coast Children's
Center in the amount of $25,000 for continuing Child Welfare Services Therapeutic
Counseling Services through June 30, 1997. (50%Federal; 50% County)
C.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute contract
renewals with the following contractors in the Independent Living Skills Program and the
Jobs-R-Us grant program through September 30, 1997:
Contractor Service Contract Limit
Don Graves Outreach Coordination Services $48,248
Barbara Johnson Job Developer Services $48,248
Timothy Hamp Program Service Coordinator $59,000
(Federal Funds)
C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute contracts
with Contra Costa Food Bank in the amount of$54,300 and Child Abuse Prevention Council
of Contra Costa in the amount of$44,700 through June 30, 1997 as directed by the Board
September 10, 1996. (Keller Canyon Revenue and Child Care Affordability Fund)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with Robert
DeCesare with a payment limit of $81,988 for consultation and technical assistance to the
Health Services Department's controller with regard to Department fiscal matters through
September 30, 1997. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Early Childhood Mental Health Program in the amount of $50,000 to provide early
childhood assessment and treatment services in West County through June 30, 1997. (50%
Federal; 50% State)
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Herrick Hospital for Fee-For-Service/Medi-Cal acute psychiatric inpatient services
through June 30, 1997. (Inpatient consolidation funds)
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Ross Hospital for Fee-For-Service/Medi-Cal acute psychiatric inpatient services through
June 30, 1997. (Inpatient consolidation funds)
C.57 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 $24,000 to
provide additional case management services through January 31, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with William G. Firestone to increase the contract payment limit by $10,000 to
provide additional custom programming services to the Department's Data General Computer
Systems through December 31, 1996. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Planned Parenthood - Shasta Diablo in the amount of $60,463 to provide expanded
immunization services through June 30, 1997. (State Funds)
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Vocational Training Agreement with McKinnon Institute to provide vocational training to
individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants at certain fixed fees through
June 30, 1997 and to execute standard amendments as may be needed to comply with changes
in State or Federal regulations. (Federal Funds)
C.61 REJECT bids and APPROVE revised plans and specifications for installation of Voice/Data
Communication Cabling Distribution System for the Merrithew Memorial Replacement
Hospital, Martinez, and DIRECT the Clerk to advertise for bids to be received on November
7, 1996.
Leases
C.62 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute Lease Renewals with the United
States Postal Service for the premises at 815 Court Street, Martinez, for continued use by the
Sheriff-Coroner, Clerk-Recorder, and Superior Court.
Other Actions
C.63 ACCEPT completed contract for Remodeling Mezzanine between Third and Fourth Floors at
725 Court Street,Martinez.
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Other Actions - Continued
C.64 AUTHORIZE and DIRECT Auditor-Controller to carry forward unexpended Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds allocation to the Private Industry Council's (PIC)
Small Business Management Assistance Program from FY 1993/94 to FY 1996/97 in the total
amount of$18,146.55; AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to carry forward
unexpended CDBG funds allocation to the PIC's Micro Loan Program from FY 1995/96 to
FY 1996/97 in the total amount of$19,000.
C.65 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue the emergency action regarding repair of the
"Hill 310" Land Creep, Bay Point area.
C.66 ACCEPT a donation of Tandem computer equipment from the State of California for use with
the Sheriffs Office Jail Management Computer System.
C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Cable TV Administrator to execute non-financial
agreements with certain public agencies to provide air time on Contra Costa Television in
accordance with adopted policies and procedures.
C.68 - REJECT bids and APPROVE Plans and Specifications, as revised by Addendum No. 1 and
Addendum No. 2, for Addition to Animal Services Center, 4849 Imhoff Place, Martinez, and
DIRECT the Clerk to advertise for bids to be received on November 7, 1996.
Housing Authority
C.69, APPROVE submission of applications for funding under the Economic Development and
Supportive Services Grant (EDSS) for 1) Economic Self-Sufficiency and 2) Independent
Living and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute and submit to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development all appropriate documents required by the application guidelines, and
APPROVE Resolution authorizing submission of grant application and expenditure of funds.
Redevelopment Agency
C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute contract
between the Redevelopment Agency and Contra Costa County for funding of installation of
landscaping/median landscaping/landscape irrigation facilities and Redevelopment Project
Area on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency; and RESCIND contract approved April 4,
1995, by the Redevelopment Agency for this project. (Redevelopment funds) (See also
C.44)
C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract with
the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, with a payment limit of $228,000, for
construction improvements of the Market Avenue and Chesley Avenue railroad crossings in
the North Richmond Redevelopment Project area. (Bond funds)
Correspondence
C.72 LETTERS from Maria Bruce,resident of Contra Costa County, and Lynn Barnes,RN, Acting
Director, Californians for Compassionate Use, requesting endorsement of Proposition 215,
The Medical Marijuana Initiative for Compassionate Use. (Consider in conjunction with
DA)
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Correspondence - Continued
C.73 LETTER from Joel A. Medlin, Field Supervisor, United States Department of the Interior,
Fish and Wildlife Service, notifying of a public hearing and requesting comments on the
proposed addition of Suisun Thistle and Soft Bird's-Beak to the Endangered Species Act.
REFER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
C.74 LETTER from Gregory Poseley, Manager Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program,
California Department of Conservation, Office of Land Conservation, requesting assistance
with updating the 1994 Contra Costa County Important Farmland Map for 1996. REFER TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Consent Items of Board Members
C.75 CONSIDER support for the efforts of the United Steelworkers of America to resolve the labor
dispute with Bridgestone/Firestone, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
Information Items -None
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