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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 10151996 - CCC JIM ROGERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JEFF SMITH iST JEFF SMITH,DISTRICT MnNra CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAR AR 2ND DISTRICT AND FOR GAYLE BISHOP,sAN RAMON PHIL BATCHELOR BOOP, T 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,PMWURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553.1229 (510) 335-1900 6TH DISTRICT TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 1996 8:30 A.M. Closed Session 9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Inspirational Thought - "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Anonymous 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 PROCLAIM the month of October as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Health Services Director. P.2 PRESENTATION by the Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity regarding the County's Affirmative Action Program. P.3 COMMEND the organizers and participants of the California Riding and Hiking Trail Work Project for the Lime Ridge Open Space Area, as recommended by Supervisors DeSaulnier and Torlakson. PA RECOGNIZE the County's Floodplain Management Team, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. 10:10 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: SD.1 CONSIDER report from the County Administrator and Sheriff-Coroner on the status of staffing and other matters relative to the Emergency Communications Center. SD-2 CONSIDER appointment of alternate to Supervisor Tom Torlakson, the County's representative to the General Assembly, Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG). SD-3 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed. 1 (10-15-1996) 10:30 A.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.1 CONSIDER report from the Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, on departmental performance. D.2 CONSIDER request from Jeanene Ferguson of the NAACP that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution in support of Equal Employment and Contracting Opportunities and Affirmative Action and in opposition to Proposition 209, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. (On September 17, 1996, the Board adopted a position in opposition to Proposition 209.) D.3 CONSIDER adopting a position on Proposition 214 and Proposition 216 initiative statutes, one or the other or both of which would provide additional regulations on the health care industry, in an effort to protect patients from actions by HMO's and health care insurers which limit access to health care and impose additional taxes on some health care businesses and individuals, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. 11:00 A.M. DA CONSIDER comments received on compliance with conditions of approval for DP 95-3003, Bettencourt Ranch, Danville area, as requested by Supervisor Bishop. 11:30 A.M. D.5 CONSIDER adopting a position in support of Proposition 208, "The California Political Reform Initiative," and in opposition to Proposition 212, "The Anti-Corruption Act of 1996", as recommended by Supervisor Bishop. Closed Session 2:00 P.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.6 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) D.7 CONSIDER report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Industrial Safety and the, County Administrator on the proposed Community Safety Assurance Ordinance and amendments to Ordinance No. 96-20, as directed by the Board of Supervisors on October 1, 1996. 4:00 P.M. D.8 HEARING on the appeal of Lynn Cherry, Jay Gunkelman, Julia May, and Andy Mechling, members of the fenceline monitoring committee (except Unocal), and signatories and representatives of signatories of the Good Neighborhood Agreement, from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on Unocal Corporation's (Applicant and Owner) Land Use Permit (#LP2038-93), which allows the construction and operation of the Unocal Reformulated Gasoline Project. The project includes the construction and operation of a hydrogen plant, and the modification of three existing processing units (the pentane handlingibenzene saturation equipment, the gasoline blender and the steam/power plant). The project also includes the construction of a maximum of 10 new storage tanks, Rodeo area. (Continued from October 1, 1996) 2 (10-15-1996) DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued 5:00 P.M. D.9 ACCEPT the report from Anderson & Brabant regarding residential property values near the Keller Canyon Landfill, and DETERMINE whether property values have been impacted by the Landfill and whether compensation is warranted, as well as make other DETERMINATIONS as needed to fulfill Condition 35.3 of the Landfill's Land Use Permit (LUP 2020-89). (Workshop will be held at 3:30 p.m. this day by Community Development in Room 108, County Administration Building, to provide information to local residents, as requested by Supervisor Torlakson.) 3 (10-15-1996) 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) 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 arrangemenSs. 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. Todakson) - 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. R R R R R R R R R R ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meetings) as noted: (See above for time and place of meetings) Finance Committee 10-21-1996 9:00 A.M. See above. Internal Operations Committee 10-21-1996 9:00 A.M. See above. Transportation Committee 10-21-1996 10:30 A.M. See above. R R 1 f R R R R 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. i (10-15-96) 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 Arlington Boulevard, East Richmond Heights area. C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Final Settlement and Release Agreement in the amount of$3,400 to Paul M. Ogle for property rights required for the Appian Way triangle project, El Sobrante area. (Funding: Richmond/El Sobrante Area of Benefit funds) - C.3 APPROVE the exchange of surplus property with John Darrel Perez for property rights needed for the repair of"Hill 310" land creep, Bay Point area. Engineering eering Services CA SUB 7320: AUTHORIZE Acceptance of Drainage Release for subdivision being developed by Tosco Corporation, Concord area. C.5 SUB 7248: AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for correction of warranty period deficiencies, and AUTHORIZE County Counsel to secure funds for completion of improvements for subdivision being developed by The El Sobrante Group, L.P. California Limited Partnership, El Sobrante area. C.6 MS 151-90: ACCEPT completion of improvements for minor subdivision being developed by Robert G. & Linda J. Rodenburg, Clayton area. C.7 DP 3009-96: AUTHORIZE acceptance of Relinquishment of Abutter Rights for Development Permit being developed by BDC El Sobrante, A California Limited Partnership, El Sobrante area. C.8 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the Public Works Director granting permission to completely close a portion of Kirker Pass Road on Thursday, September 26, 1996, from 12 a.m. through 5 a.m. for the placement of new overhead telephone cables, Concord area. Special Districts & County Airports C.9 AWARD a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Tank Protect Engineering of Northern California, Inc., who has also met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Contract Compliance Program for the Contra Costa County-Byron Airport aviation fuel system project, Byron area. Statutory Actions -None 4 (10-15-19%) Claims. Collections & Litigation C.10 a) DENY claims of G. DenDaas; California State Automobile Association (B. Leon and H. Thomaston); C. Holmes; J. Huston-Simmons; K. Jones; S. Keller; A. Leon; Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2); and K. Vonderach; b) DENY the claim of Mt. View Sanitary District (continued from the October 8, 1996 agenda); and c) DENY amended claim of D. Lewis. C.11 AUTHORIZE County Counsel, on behalf of Contra Costa County, to join in the motion before the State Board of Equalization (SBE) opposing Pacific Bell's Petition for Reassessment. urine Dates -None Honors & Proclamations C.12 ADOPT Resolution commending Familias Unidas on its 15 years of service to the Latino population of Contra Costa County, as well as the community at large, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers. C.13 ADOPT Resolution commending Barry Jekowsky, Rhoda Klitsner, Tom and Betty Lawrence, Eugene Rodriguez and John Toffoli as the first honorees being recognized by the County's Arts and Culture Commission for Arts Recognition Day, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. Ordinances -None AMintments & Resignations C.14 APPOINT Elliott W. Smith and George Kobyluch to the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Committee (PMAC), as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. C.15 APPOINT Kathleen C. DeFronzo to the Women's Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop. C.16 APPOINT Rose Lemberg, Ruth Feldman, Dr. Mike Paul, Cari Rodman, Dr. Gerry Dzendzel, Michael Ross and Dr. Glen Weber to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop. C.17 APPOINT Dorothy C. Buffington to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. C.18 ACCEPT the resignation of Judith Mullin, District III representative from the Family and Children's Trust Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy Appropriation Adjustments - 1996 - 1997 FY C.19 Health Services (0863. 0996): APPROVE appropriation in the amount of$50,000 to reflect capital expense for 1996/97 for the Contra Costa Health Plan. 5 (10-15-1996) Appropriation Adjustments - 1996 - 1997 FY - Continued C.20 Community Services Department ,0588): AUTHORIZE reduction of $24,488 in revenues from the Stewart B. McKinney Act grant which ended June 30, 1996. C.21 Community Services Department (,05881: AUTHORIZE an addition of$40,000 in revenues from the City of Richmond for the purchase of equipment and renovation of the Child Nutrition Central Kitchen at 847B Brookside Drive, Richmond. Legislation -None Personnel Actions C.22 RETITLE Collection Services Agent I, Collection Services Agent II and Senior Collection Services Agent to Collection Enforcement Officer I, Collection Enforcement Officer II and Senior Collection Enforcement Officer respectively for the Office of Revenue Collections. (No change in salary) C.23 ADD one Area Agency on Aging Staff Assistant II position for the development of the In Home Supportive Services Program provider pool in the Social Services Department. (70% Federal, 30% County funds) C.24 ADD one 30/40 Intermediate Typist Clerk-Project position for the Retirement Department. (No general funds) Grants Contracts APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services: C.25 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Emergency Services Director to sign a contract with the Town of Danville, under which terms the County Office of Emergency Services will provide disaster preparedness consultant services to the city during the period November 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997. C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Regents of the University of California to make necessary technical adjustments in the contract for the Breast Cancer Early Detection and Screening Partnership Program with no change in the contract payment limit. C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute the Application Cover Sheet and Authorization to Bind Corporation form and APPROVE submission of the funding application to the State Department of Health Services in the amount of $840,000 for the Breast Cancer Early Detection and Screening Partnership Program for the period from March 1, 1997,through February 29, 2000. (No County match) C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Statement of Compliance, Drug Free Workplace Certificate, and Standard Agreement with the State Department of Mental Health in the amount of $832,720 for continuation of the Conditional Release Program (CONREP)through June 30, 1997. (No County Match) 6 (10-15-1996) Grants & Contracts - Continued APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services: C.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a First Amendment to Contract,with the Redevelopment Agency with a payment limit of $200,500 for drainage improvements in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project area. (See also C.45) C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with Shelter, Inc., with a payment limit of $212,844 for provision of shelter and support services for the County's Homeless Services Program through August 31, 1997. (72% Federal, 28% County) C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract amendment with Accountemps to increase the payment limit by $40,000 and extend the contract through June 30, 1997, to continue to provide qualified temporary accountants. (Enterprise I Budget) C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with East Bay Perinatal Council with a payment limit of $153,525 to provide case management services through June 30, 1997, for African-American high risk women who are pregnant and/or recently delivered. (State Funds) C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council in the amount of $105,490 for provision of alcoholism program services through June 30, 1997. (75%Federal, 25% Local SB 920 Fines) C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a Vocational Training Agreement with The Service Quality Department 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.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute an amendment to contract with Caesar C. Perales, C.P.A., increasing the payment limit to a new total of$47,500, effective June 1, 1996. Leases-None Other Actions C.36 ADOPT Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation notes on behalf of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. C.37 DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to dispose of equipment and vehicles no longer required for County activities. C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to issue a Request for Proposal for contracts totaling $93,552 for the Family Preservation and Support Program services in the Coronado Community of Richmond to provide support to families as identified in the five year plan. (Federal Funds ) 7 (10-15-1996) Other Actions - Continued . C.39 APPROVE Transportation Committee report on County participation in the Southwestern Area Transportation (SWAT) Committee budget for fiscal year 1996-97. C.40 APPROVE Transportation Committee report on the public notice from the United States Coast Guard on the revised location for the new Benicia-Martinez Bridge proposed by Caltrans. C.41 CONSIDER approval of a Transportation Committee report on the commitment of County resources for the design of the State Route 4 Bypass and designation of its priority. C.42 CONSIDER approval of a Transportation Committee report on the expenditure plan for the Solano Way road closure funds. Housing Authority C.43 AWARD contract for Automobile Liability Insurance to ISU Insurance Services in the amount of$30.294 for policy year October 1, 1996,to October 1, 1997. (Budgeted) C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and transmit an application along with the necessary certifications and assurances to the Contra Costa County Community Development Department requesting Community Development Housing Development Assistance Funds (HDAF) for the rehabilitation of the Central County Shelter for homeless adults; and to accept any HDAF grant funds and to enter into a contract with the Contra Costa County Community Development Department, and to perform any and all responsibilities in relationship to such contract. Redevelopment Agency C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, to execute a First Amendment to Contract with Contra Costa County with a payment limit of$200,500 for drainage improvements in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area. (See also C.29) Correspondence C.46 LETTER from President, Association for the Preservation of Danville Boulevard, expressing opposition to the erection of bus stops with advertising signs in AIamo. REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR C.47 LETTER from the Law Firm of Shartsis, Friese, & Ginsburg, LLP, submitting supplements to claims for refund of property taxes previously filed on behalf of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. REFER TO COUNTY COUNSEL. Consent Items of Board Members C.48 ADOPT Resolution approving the proposed reconfiguration of Dry Creek Reservoir, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson. C.49 PROCLAIM October 15, 1996, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. Information Items -None 8 (10-15-1996) 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, ROOM 105,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, TUESDAY,October 15, 1996,8:30 A.M. AND THEREAFTER DURING THIS REGULAR October 15, 1996 MEETING A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 1. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathleen Ito,and Keith Fleming(IEDA). Emplovee 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. B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: 1. Fire Chief, Bethel Island Fire Protection District. C. EXISTING LITIGATION-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL(LITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED. GOV. CODE. &54956.9(A). CASES: 1. Robert Edgar v. Contra Costa County,WCK No. SAC 0225547 2. Rose Kennedy v. Contra Costa County, U.S.D.C. No. C94-2063 VRW D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Pacific Regency Skilled Nursing Facility, located at 2351 Loveridge Road,Pittsburg. Negotiating Parties: Tom Monson and Contra Costa County(Health Services Director&Chief Financial Officer). Under Negotiation: If any instructions are given to County negotiators, they will concern both price and terms of payment. E. LIABILITY CLAIMS: 1. Claimants: Mt.View Sanitary District Agency claimed against:Contra Costa County. 2. Claimants: Stephen Chase&Scott L. Massoni Agency claimed against:Contra Costa County. F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision(c)of Section 54956.9: Number of potential cases-one. G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (B)OF SECTION 54956.9. POTENTIAL CASES: 1. §54956.9,(b)(1)&(3)(D)(E)-Three. Two involving a threat of litigation in a public meeting and one involving a threat of litigation outside of a public meeting. Both threats are about specific matters within the responsibility of the County. H:IDF0T1%CL-SES10CT15.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, OCTOBER 159 1996 CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action taken. CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: C.10 DELETED Part B only, to deny the claim of Mt.View Sanitary District to be relisted on the November 19, 1996, agenda. C.46 REFERRED letter from the President, Association for the Preservation of Danville Boulevard to the Community Development Director, for report to the Board of Supervisors on November 5, 1996. C.48 ADOPTED Resolution with amended language by Supervisor Torlakson, approving the proposed reconfiguration of Dry Creek Reservoir. (AYES: I III V and II; NOES: None; ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: None). PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed: P.5 ACCEPTED T-shirt and pamphlet from Countywide Youth Commission for "Youth Vote" project. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: SD.1 ACCEPTED Recommendations No. 1 and No. 2 on the Status Report on the Sheriff-Coroner's Emergency Communications Center; and AMENDED Recommendation No. 3 to DIRECT the requested report from staff be returned to the Board in 45 days. SD.2 APPOINTED Supervisor Rogers as General Assembly alternate to Supervisor Torlakson, the County's representative to the General Assembly, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: D.1 ACCEPTED report from Chief Little, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, on departmental performance; and DIRECTED that Mary Dunne's letter be listed on the correspondence calendar on the October 22, 1996 agenda. D.2 REAFFIRMED the Board's position in opposition to Proposition 209; and REQUESTED that the Affirmative Action staff' formally communicate the Board's position to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. i 1 (10-15-1996 -Sum) D.3 ADOPTED a position in support of Proposition 216, and CONTINUED consideration of taking a position on Proposition 214 to October 22, 1996. ( AYES: I IV and II; NOES: None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: V ). DA No action taken. D.5 ADOPTED a position in support of Proposition 208 ," The California Political Reform Initiative", and in opposition to Proposition 212, "The Anti-Corruption Act of 1996" ( AYES: I III and IV; NOES: V; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: II); ADOPTED a position in opposition to Proposition 212 (AYES: I III IV and II; NOES: V; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None) D.6 PUBLIC COMMENT: The Reverend Curtis A. Timmons commented on information he has requested and not yet received from the. Social Service Department relative to group home placements.. D.7 DIRECTED the County Administrator, the Health Services Director and the Community Development Director to report to the Board of Supervisors on October 22, 1996, on the possible development of a safety inspection process either as an exemption to the proposed amendments to Ordinance 96-20 or as a separate ordinance as directed by the Board of Supervisors; DIRECTED County Counsel to provide on October 22, 1996, a legal opinion regarding potential liabilities within the safety inspection process which is developed by staff; DIRECTED the Health Services Director to provide on October 22, 1996, suggestions for a process to coordinate with the worker/management safety committees at various petrochemical plants to provide for their contributions to the ordinance process; and REQUESTED staff to respond to various concerns including safety record exemptions and major maintenance exemptions as requested by the Board of Supervisors today. D.8 CONTINUED to November 5, 1996, at 4 P.M., the hearing on the appeal of Lynn Cherry, Jay Gunkelman, Julia May, and Andy Mechling, members of the fenceline monitoring committee (except Unocal), and signatories and representatives of signatories of the Good Neighborhood Agreement, from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on Unocal Corporation's (Applicant and Owner) Land Use Permit (LUP #2038-93), which allows the construction and operation of the Unocal Reformulated Gasoline Project. ( AYES: I III IV and II; NOES: None; ABSENT: V; ABSTAIN: None). D.9 REFERRED to the Finance Committee for report to the Board of Supervisors in November 1996, issues related to property values near the Keller Canyon Landfill including a Bailey Road compensation program and other compensation matters, a request from the City of Pittsburg, concerns raised in a letter from Citizens United, water, landscaping and funding options. ( AYES: I IV V and II; NOES: None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None). 2 (10-15-1996 -Sum) 1' ADJOURNMENTS: Adjourned this meeting of the Board of Supervisors in the memory of Victor Fontaneza, a County employee in the General Services Department. 3 (10-15-1996 -Sum)