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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 01211997 - CCC JIM ROGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARK DeSAULNIER 'ist DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR GAYLE B.UILKEMA 2nd DISTRICT AND FOR DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR 3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK DeSAULNIER AND 4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)335-1900 5th DISTRICT TUESDAY JANUARY 21, 1997 11:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Inspirational Thought - "We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our services and relationship to humanity." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. P.A Annual birthday commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. ; and Presentation of the "Humanitarian of the Year" Award. P.B Recognition of the award of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Ruben Rivers and other African Americans for their heroism in World War II. 12:00 P.M. Adjourn to Closed Session, Room 105. 1:00 P.M. Board reconvenes in Open Session, Room 107. CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 - 8) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items. 1:15 P.M. PRESENTATIONS P.I RECOGNIZE February as "Anemia Prevention Month", as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. P.2 PRESENTATION by the Health Services Director on Contra Costa County's Health Services Department designation as the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the Hazardous Materials Program. 1:30 P.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed. SD.2 CONSIDER supporting AB 68 (Valerie Brown & Ted Lempert) which would exempt from sales tax the sale of animals by a city, county, or private animal welfare organization, as recommended by the Acting Animal Services Director. 1 (01-21-1997) SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued SD.3 CONSIDER approval and submission of a funding application to the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $37,600 for the Communities Organized to Prevent Lead Poisoning Project through January 31, 1998, and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute subsequent amendments to carry out the purposes specified in the grant application. (No County Matching Funds Required) SDA CONSIDER approving payment of specified amounts for fire first-responder medical equipment, medical supplies, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training to designated fire agencies, upon the approval of the EMS Director for FY 1996-97. (Measure H Funds) 2:00 P.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.I CONSIDER approval of the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Quality Management Program, including program structure; APPOINT two members of the Board of Supervisors to the CCHP Joint Conference Committee; and DELEGATE approval of credentialing policies and procedures to the Joint Conference Committee. D.2 CONSIDER taking a position in opposition to the provision of the Governor's proposed welfare reform plan which would encourage parents to give up their children for adoption as a means of saving money, as requested by Supervisor Rogers. D.3 CONSIDER report from the Registrar of Voters recommending denial of the requests of the Moraga and Orinda Unified School Districts to consolidate all future elections for governing board members or trustees with the statewide general elections of even-numbered years. 3:00 P.M. DA PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) D.5 HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the request by Habitat Designer (Applicant) and Jean Seagal and Khalil Mokalla (Owners), for approval to rezone 1.2 acres from R-20 to R-15, in the Walnut Creek area. (County File #RZ 3039-96). 2 (01-21-1997) 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 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 D. Gerber) - 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 J. Canciamilla and G. B. Uilkema) - 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 J. Rogers and D. Gerber)-meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. The Transportation Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and J.Canciamilla) - 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. B. Uilkema and J. Canciamilla) - 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. «««««««««« 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 01-27-1997 9:00 A.M. See above Finance Committee 01-27-1997 9:00 A.M. See above 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 (01-21-97) 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 and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Byron Bethany Irrigation District and Contra Costa County in connection with the Armstrong Road widening project, Byron area. C.2 APPROVE conveyance via Quitclaim Deed to David Claeys, et al, of excessive slope easement area acquired for the improvement of Willow Road and San Pablo Avenue, Rodeo area. Engineering Services C:3 MS 32-90: ACCEPT Grant Deed of Development Rights for minor subdivision being developed by Liane Diaz and Theodore Diaz,Jr., Walnut Creek area. CA MS 32-90: AUTHORIZE exoneration of the Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision being developed by Liane Diaz and Theodore Diaz,Jr., Walnut Creek area. Special Districts & County Airports C.5 APPROVE License Agreement between Ruth T. Claeys, David R. Claeys, Contra Costa County, and the Flood Control District for property rights necessary for the development and operation of the Rodeo Creek trail, Rodeo area. (Funding: No impact to County general fund) C.6 APPROVE execution of Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Thompson Landscape Maintenance for County Service Area M-8, Discovery Bay area. (Funding: 100% County Service Area M-8) C.7 APPROVE prior issuance of Addendum No. 1 for the Byron Airport fencing project, Byron area. C.8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Levine-Fricke-Recon in an amount not to exceed $680,000 for the lower Walnut Creek channel silt removal project, Avon area. C.9 APPROVE conveyance of an easement to Pacific Bell for a communication facility at Discovery Bay Park, Discovery Bay area. (Funding: 100%Pacific Bell) Statutory Actions -None Claims,Collections & Litigation -None- - Hearing Dates -None Honors& Proclamations C.10 RECOGNIZE Michael G. Harris for his four years of service on the Moraga Town Council and six years of service on the Planning Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. 3 (01-21-1997) Honors & Proclamations - Continued C.11 RECOGNIZE Cherie T. Grant for her four years of service on the Moraga Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. C.12 RECOGNIZE James J. Sweeny for his eight years of service on the Moraga Town Council, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. Ordinances C.13 ADOPT ordinance introduced January 14, 1997, adjusting the starting time for regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors to 9:00 A.M. each Tuesday. Appointments & Resignations C.14 REAPPOINT Donna J. Davidson as an alternate to the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council (PMAC), as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. C.15 ACCEPT the resignation of Nancy McKim from the County Service Area M-16 Advisory Committee and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. Appropriation Adjustments - 1996 - 1997 FY C.16 Social Service Administration (,0500. AUTHORIZE the addition of$2,018,471 in revenues from the annual distribution of prior fiscal year state allocations (Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Child Welfare Services, and Food Stamps) from one-time state allocations and AUTHORIZE appropriations for child care, service-connected aid, and staff support. C.17 AB-75 Special Revenue Fund (0468, 0469) AUTHORIZE the addition of $25,800 in revenues from state augmentation of AB 75 funds and AUTHORIZE appropriations of AB 75 funds and $160,349 in carryover of Tobacco Tax funds from FY 95-96. C.18 Sheriff-Coroner (0255): AUTHORIZE the appropriation of $197,323 from the 1996-97 portion of the Office of Traffic Safety County-wide D.U.I. Breath Alcohol Enhancement Program to replace 18 breath instruments. (Financed 100%by State Funds) C.19 Sheriff-Coroner (0300): AUTHORIZE the appropriation of $140,069 from the Jail Management System escrow fund to upgrade the Jail Management System. (Financed 100% by State Funds) C.20 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7031/7199): AUTHORIZE the transfer of $520,158 in District capital outlay funds and fund balance and APPROPRIATE for the construction of a new fire station in Pittsburg (Station 87), as approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 19, 1996. C.21 General Services - Fleet Operations 0063): AUTHORIZE $194,477 in revenues from the following: Housing Authority ($140,275), Blackhawk Police District($23,030), and Town of Danville ($31,172) for the purchase of vehicles for each of these entities. Legislation -None 4 (01-21-1997) Personnel Actions C.22 CANCEL one 40/40 Sheriffs Specialist position and ADD one 40/40 Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Sheriffs Department. (Federal Funds) C.23 CLASSIFY one Administrative Aide position in the Sheriffs Department. (Revenue offset) C.24 REALLOCATE the salary of Probation Manager-Project on the salary schedule in the Probation Department. C.25 APPROVE side letter between the County and Contra Costa County Employees Association, Local One, regarding terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Deputy Public Defenders Unit. 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's Employees' Retirement System. Grants & Contracts APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services: C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute two contracts with the Regional Center for the East Bay to continue after school programs at George Miller Center East and George Miller Center West through June 30, 1997. (No County Match) C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Statement of Compliance, Drug-Free Workplace Certification and Standard Agreement with the State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority in the amount of $25,000 for the Poison Control Center Alternatives Study through August 31, 1997. (No County Match) C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Cooperative Agreement Amendment with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Consumer Service to extend the term of the agreement for the Cooperative Nutrition Education/Food Wise Project through January 31, 1997. (No County Match) C.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Fiscal Agent Agreement with the County of Alameda ("Grantee") allocating funds not to exceed $532,588 for continued coordination of services to Contra Costa County residents with HIV disease and their families through January 31, 1997. (No County Match) C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter to the State of California Arts Council endorsing the application of the County's Arts & Culture Commission for funding in the amount of$30,000 for the 1997-1998 fiscal year. APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services: C.31 AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County a contract with Ben S. Dickey for training management for the period April 1, 1997, through March 31, 1998, in an amount not to exceed$45,000. (Approved FY 96/97 Budget Item) C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Mental Health Contract with Kenneth Hjortsvang, M.D., for professional psychiatric services through June 30, 1997. (Approved FY 96/97 Budget Item) 5 (01-21-1997) Grants & Contracts - Continued C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Non- Physician Services contract with C.E.S. Associates for provision of professional outpatient psychotherapy services through December 31, 1997. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums) C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Gastroenterology Medical Group for provision of professional health care services for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period February 1, 1997, through January 31, 1998. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums) C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Walnut Creek Eye Medical Group for provision of professional health care services for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period February 1, 1997, through January 31, 1998. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums) C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Bay Area Cardiology Medical Group for provision of professional health care services for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period February 1, 1997, through January 31, 1998. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums) C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with California Eye Clinic Group for provision of professional health care services for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period February 1, 1997, through January 31, 1998. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums) C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an amendment to Medical Specialist Contract with Kirk Beckwith, M.D., Paul H. Kwok, D.O., Robert J. Lindsay, M.D., Craig Nielson, M.D., and Mark Vukalcic, M. D. (specialty: Anesthesiology); to terminate agreement with Kirk Beckwith, M.D.; to add Daryl Smith, M.D., Anthony Cheng, M.D., and Curtis Chong, M.D., to the agreement and to modify payment provisions through December 31, 1999. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi- Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums) C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council to increase the payment limit by $2,000 to allow provision of HIV case management services to additional County-referred clients through March 31, 1997. (Financed 100%by State Funds) C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Longs Drug Stores of California, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $175,100 to provide pharmaceutical services for the County AIDS Drug Assistance Program through September 30, 1997. (Financed 100%by State Funds) C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to negotiate a sole source contract for approximately $400,000 for provision of a food stamp storage and distribution system, in conformity with the California State Department of Social Service regulations. (85% State, 15%County FY 96/97 Budgeted Funds) Leases-None 6 (01-21-1997) Other Actions C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the transfer of$500 from the P213 Police District to the Contra Costa Sheriffs Explorer Post #2406, as recommended by the P2B Citizens Advisory Committee. C.43 ACCEPT the continuation of the Contra Costa County Investment Policy, as recommended by the Treasury Oversight Committee. C.44 APPROVE continuation of the delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 1997. C.45 REFER to the Family and Human Services Committee oversight of all aspects of Federal and State Welfare Reform as it may be implemented in Contra Costa County. C.46 ADOPT Resolution authorizing issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series B, on behalf of the Pittsburg Unified School District. C.47 REFER to the Family and Human Services Committee a request by the International Institute of the East Bay for Contra Costa County to participate in a regional collaborative effort to assist the immigrant/alien population achieve citizenship. Housing Authority C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, or designee, to execute and transmit an application along with the necessary certifications and - assurances to the City of Walnut Creek Community Development Department, requesting $23,685 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the rehabilitation of the Central County Shelter; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or designee, to accept any City of Walnut Creek Community Block Grant FY 1997-98 grant and to enter into a contract with the City of Walnut Creek and perform any and all responsibilities in relationship to such contract. C.49 AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to submit an application for $250,000 in funding from the City of Antioch Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for 1997-98 to continue services of the Rental Rehabilitation Program to the City of Antioch; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute all forms necessary in this endeavor. Redevelopment Agency C.50 APPROVE Right of Way Contract for the Oakley Redevelopment Project Advance Acquisition and ACCEPT grant-deed; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, or designee, to execute Right of Way Contract; APPROVE payment for property rights and AUTHORIZE Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant and APPROVE other necessary related actions. Correspondence C.51 LETTER from the Countywide Youth Commission supporting the Board's adoption of the "Saturday Night Special" Ordinance. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT C.52 LETTER from the Mayor, City of San Pablo, inviting the Board of Supervisors to meet with West County officials and tour the area. REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 7 (01-21-1997) i Correspondence - Continued C.53 LETTER from the City Clerk, City of Concord, advising that the City Council adopted Resolution 97-8 requesting the Board of Supervisors to approve consolidating the City's municipal election with the statewide general election commencing in November 1998 and even-numbered years thereafter. REFER TO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION Consent Items of Board Members -None Information Item -None 8 (01-21-1997) SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS q 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, JANUARY 21, 1996, 12:00 P.M. AND THEREAFTER DURING THIS REGULAR JANUARY 2a, 1996 MEETING A. 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. B. EXISTING LITIGATION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. (LITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED. GOV. CODE. § 54956.9(A�.). CASES: 1. Contra Costa County v. Walter Leo Rippee, et at., C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C96-01042. 2. Paulson, et al. v. Board of Retirement, et al., C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C96- 02930. 3. Contra Costa Council, et al. v. Co. of Contra, et al., C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C97-00186. 4. Tosco Corporation, Inc. v. Co. of Contra Costa, et al., C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. 97-00037 5. In re Gratch. C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAURELEASE, COMPLAINTS AND CHARGES ROF0711CL-SESUAN-21AVD 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 219 1997 CONVENED: Proceeded with the Martin Luther King Celebration as listed; and Adjourned to CLOSED SESSION. The Board took the following reportable action in CLOSED SESSION: CS.I In the matter of Paulson, et al. vs. Board of Retirement, et al., the Board AUTHORIZED the County Counsel's Office and the County to agree to a stipulation permitting the County Counsel's Office to continue representation of the County and various special districts governed by the Board and the Board of Retirement regarding the subject litigation. CS.2 In re Gratch, the Board AUTHORIZED the defense of a County hospital employee in connection with a pending administrative proceeding before the State Medical Board regarding licensure. CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: C.1 DELETED to be RELISTED on January 28, 1997, the request to approve and authorize the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Byron Bethany Irrigation District and Contra Costa County in connection with the Armstrong Road widening project, Byron area. C.35 DELETED to be RELISTED on January 28, 1997, the request to approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Walnut Creek Eye Medical Group for provision of professional health care services for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period February 1, 1997, through January 31, 1998. (Third Party Revenues: Private Pay, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and CCHP Member Premiums). C.43 REFERRED to the Finance Committee the request of the Treasury Oversight Committee to accept the continuation of the Contra Costa County Investment Policy. C.45 SEE Deliberation Item D.2 . C.52 ACCEPTED the invitation from the Mayor, City of San Pablo, to meet with West County officials .and tour the area on February 27, 1997. PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed. 1 (01-21-1997 -Sum) SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed. DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: D.1 APPROVED the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Quality Management Program, including program structure; APPOINTED Supervisors DeSaulnier and Gerber to the CCHP Joint Conference Committee; and DELEGATED approval of credentialing policies and procedures to the Joint Conference Committee. D.2 REFERRED the request of Supervisor Rogers to take a position in & opposition to certain provisions of the Governor's proposed welfare reform C.45 plan to the Family and Human Services Committee for review and report to the Board on February 4, 1997; and REFERRED to the Family and Human Services Committee jurisdiction over all aspects of Federal and State Welfare Reform as it may affect or be implemented in Contra Costa County. DA PUBLIC COMMENT: The following persons addressed the Board on this date: Dennis Thomas, Groundswell Against Nuclear Waste, commented on proposed nuclear waste shipments. Wes Nicholson, Groundswell Against Nuclear Waste, 4810 Myrtle Drive, Concord, invited the Board to participate in the "National Call-In Day" in support of the abolition of nuclear weapons. Al Simmons, AMARCH, 2936 Linden Avenue, Berkeley, commented on recent state legislation regarding juveniles, and submitted video tapes for review. Pete Williams, 237 Ivy Drive, Orinda, commented on the scheduling of closed session hearings. D.5 CONTINUED to April 1, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., the hearing on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the request by Habitat Designer (Applicant), and Jean Seagal and Kahil Mokalla (Owners), for approval to rezone 1.2 acres from R-20 to R-15, in the Walnut Creek area. (County File #RZ 3039-96). 2 (01-21-1997 -Sum)