HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 10061998 - AGENDA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JIM ROGERS JIM ROGERS
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.UILKEMA AND FOR
2nd DISTRICT
DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR
3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DBSAULNIER AND
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (925)335-1900
5th DISTRICT
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 6, 1998
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session,Room 105.
10:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of
another." — Charles Dickens
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 4 - 11) - Items removed from this section
will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
10:05 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.l PRESENTATION on Zero Emission Vehicles (electric vehicles) by Chuck Shulock from the
California Air Resources Board. CONSIDER directing the County Administrator to
participate in the Zero Emission Vehicle Loan Program, and CONSIDER encouraging
department heads to use the loaned vehicle and contribute to a report to the Board of
Supervisors on how such vehicles could benefit the County, as recommended by Supervisor
DeSaulnier.
P.2 PRESENTATION of Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 1997-98 by the Arts and
Culture Commission of Contra Costa County. (County Administrator)
P.3 PRESENTA:ION proclaiming October 1998 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness
Month" in Contra Costa County,as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
10:30 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.i HEARING to consider a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to negotiate an
energy service contract, pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217.12, to replace
the existing chiller at the Main Courthouse, 725 Main Street, Martinez. (Bart Gilbert,
Director of General Services)
SD.2 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
10:45 A.M.
SD.3 CONSIDER approving proposed service changes for Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS).
(Linda Moulton, Community Development Department)
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11:00 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.l HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to acquire by eminent domain
real property (access easement) required for the State Highway 4 Willow Pass Grade
Widening and Lowering project, Pittsburg area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)
D.2 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at 1265 Juanita Drive, Walnut Creek area, Elizabeth Casey
Sawyer (Owner) and to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C.
Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428) (Continued from September 1, 1998) (Michaelangelo
Silva, Building Inspection Department)
11:20 A.M.
D.3 CONSIDER report from the Public Defender on departmental performance. (County
Administrator)
11:35 A.M.
DA CONSIDER the report from the County Administrator on actions taken by the State
Legislature which impact the County's 1998-99 Budget and corresponding actions which
should be taken to adjust the County's Budget. (County Administrator)
12:00 P.M.
D.5 CONSIDER accepting the recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Committee regarding
Proposition 4 on the November 3, 1998 ballot, the "ProPAW" initiative which would ban
certain types of animal traps; DECLARE the Board of Supervisors' opposition to this
initiative because it is too broad and would provide no alternative for managing certain
problem animals and non-native species which may jeopardize threatened and endangered
species and other natural resources. (John Kopchik, Community Development Department)
1:00 P.M.
Closed Session
2:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
13.6 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.7 HEARING as the Board of Supervisors and the Governing Board of the Redevelopment
Agency on proposed adoption of the Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement with
Ecumenical Association for Housing, Inc., for the Rodeo Senior Housing Project and approval
of related actions. (Lourdes P. Chang, Community Development Department)
2:15 P.M.
D.8 CONSIDER referring to the Finance Committee identification of alternative recommendations
to finance acquisition of privately owned land for open space and request the Committee to
report back to Board of Supervisors, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (Continued
from September 15, 1998)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
2:30 P.M.
D.9 HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
request by the County of Contra Costa(applicant) for approval for a General Plan Amendment
to change the land use designations for an approximate one-half acre site from Commercial to
Multiple Family Residential-High Density, and approximately 13 acres from Office to Mixed
Use (M-3). The amendment also includes the redesignation of the Southern Pacific Right-of-
Way from Park and Recreation to Public/Semi-Public, as well as other changes to the land use
and transportation elements to provide consistency with the proposed amended Specific Plan,
Pleasant Hill BART area, Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek(County File #GP 97-0017); and
HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
request by the County of Contra Costa (applicant) for approval for a Specific Plan
Amendment which adds new policies and land use categories including a revised circulation
program with alternative circulation modes (bicycles, pedestrian, etc.), Pleasant Hill BART
area, Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek. (County File #SP 97-0001) (Catherine Kutsuris,
Community Development Department)
3:00 P.M.
D.10 HEARING on the appeal by Communities for a Better Environment from the Contra Costa
County Planning Commission approval of the request of the Tosco Refining Company
(applicant and owner) for a Land Use Permit for a major maintenance project at its Avon
facility. The project includes scheduled maintenance at the No. 2 Hydrodesulfurization Unit
and the No. 3 Reformer Unit, installation of furnace controls to reduce emissions of nitrogen
of oxides, and new piping, Avon area. (County File #LP 982005) (Debbie Sanderson,
Community Development Department)
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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 (925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 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, (925) 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.
Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office of the
Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900. The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County's Internet Web
Page: WWW.CO.CONTRA-COSTA.CA.US.
The Closed Session agenda is available each week upon request from the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651
Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, California, and may also be viewed on the County's Web Page,
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and M. DeSaulnier) - 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 G. B. Uilkema and J. Canciamilla) - 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 D. Gerber and J. Rogers ) - meets on the fourth Friday of the
month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transoortation Committee (Supervisors J. Canciamilla and D. Gerber) - meets on the first Monday of the
month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Water Committee (Supervisors J. Canciamilla and G. B. Uilkema) - will meet on the first Monday of the
months of April, June, August, October, and December at 1:30 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration
Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
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 10-12-1998 9:00 A.M. Ygnacio Valley High School
755 Oak Grove Road, Concord
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 ACCEPT the completed contract with Graham Contractors, Inc., for the 1998 Slurry Seal
Project, West, Central, and East County areas. (Funding: 100% Road Funds)
C.2 ACCEPT the completed contract with Fanfa, Inc., for the O'Hara Avenue and Neroly Road
Widening Project, Oakley area. (Funding: 100% Local Road Funds)
C.3 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue emergency action regarding the repair of the
Alhambra Valley Road Bank Erosion at Pinole Creek and the Alhambra Valley Road Slide
2.7 miles east of Bear Creek Road, Pinole area. (Funding: 88% Emergency Federal Highway
Administration Funds, 12% Local Funds)
C.4 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue emergency action regarding the repair of the
Fish Ranch Road Slide, Orinda area. (Funding: 88% Emergency Federal Highway
Administration Funds, 12% Local Funds)
C.5 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue emergency action regarding the repair of the
Bollinger Canyon Road Slide in the San Ramon area, the McBryde Avenue Slide in the
Richmond area and the McEwen Road Slide in the Crockett area. (Funding: 88% Emergency
Federal Highway Administration Funds, 12% Local Funds for the Bollinger Canyon Road
Slide; 75% Federal Emergency Management Funds, 25% State Funds for the remaining
projects)
C.6 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the Public Works Director to partially close a portion
of Concord Avenue and Marsh Drive on Sunday, September 27, 1998, from 8:45 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of running a race, Concord area.
C.7 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the Public Works Director to completely close Wanda
Street for the purpose of the Carquinez Bridge Retrofit (Caltrans Project #04-043934) from
Tuesday, September 8, 1998, through Monday, March 8, 1999, 24 hours a day, Crockett area.
C.8 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the Public Works Director to completely close a
portion of West Cypress Road, Empire Avenue and O'Hara Avenue on Saturday,
September 19, 1998, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of the Oakley Almond
Parade, Oakley area.
C.9 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the the Public Works Director to completely close a
portion of O'Hara Avenue and West Cypress Road on Sunday, September 20, 1998, from
7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of the Love a Nut Run and Walk, Oakley area.
C.10 ROAD CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the Public Works Director to completely close a
portion of Pomona Street on Saturday, October 3, 1998, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the
purpose of the Festival on the Straits, Crockett area.
C.II ROAD CLOSURE: GRANT permission to partially close a portion of Chestnut Street on
Saturday, October 24, 1998, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of the Fun Run
5k/10k, Brentwood area.
4 (10-06-1998)
Road and Transportation - Continued
C.12 APPROVE Relocation Assistance Claim from Davidson and Patricia Smith in the amount of
$5,312.23 for incidental expenses in connection with the State Route 4 East Project, Bailey
Road to Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg area. (Funding: Contra Costa Transportation Authority)
C.13 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue emergency action for the repair of the Stone
Valley Road shoulder, Alamo area.
Engineering Services
C.14 SUB 7820: ACCEPT completion of improvements and DECLARE certain roads as County
roads for subdivision being developed by Davidon Homes, Martinez area.
C.15 SUB 6960: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision being developed by
Somar Construction Company, Inc., Alamo area.
C.16 SUB 6696: ACCEPT completion of improvements, AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director
to transfer funds and RESCIND previous Board Order for subdivision being developed by
Bruce and Joan Flanagan, Tassajara area.
C.17 MS 9-95: AUTHORIZE release of deficiency deposit for minor subdivision being developed
by Winship Lane L.P., a California Limited Partnership, Walnut Creek area.
C.18 MS 34-91: APPROVE the second subdivision agreement for minor subdivision being
developed by C.A. Cola, Pacheco area.
Special Districts & County Airports
C.19 ACCEPT the revised Fiscal Year 1998/99 Budget for the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard
Abatement District (GHAD) and APPROVE the sources and uses of funds table, Danville
area.
C.20 AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Canyon Lakes Geological Hazard Abatement
District (GHAD) to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Contra Costa
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Watson Canyon Landslide, San
Ramon area. (See Items C.21 and C.24)
C.21 RATIFY the decision of the General Manager of Canyon Lakes Geological Hazard
Abatement District (GHAD) to award a contract to Independent Construction for the repair of
the Watson Canyon Landslide, San Ramon area. (See Items C.20 and C.24)
C.22 ACCEPT the revised Fiscal Year 1998/99 Budget for the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard
Abatement District (GHAD) and APPROVE the sources and uses of funds table, San Ramon
area.
C.23 SUB 7476: APPROVE a reimbursement agreement in the amount of$146,581.83 with Rural
California Housing Corporation for Subdivision 7476 in Drainage Area 30B, Brentwood area.
C.24 APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard
Abatement District (GHAD) for the repair of a damaged drainage facility at the Canyon Lakes
Country Club, San Ramon area. (Funding: Drainage Area 75A) (See Items C.20 and C.21)
C.25 TERMINATE Offer of Dedication of a Storm Drain Easement within Subdivision 4561, Lots
1-9 and DETERMINE the activity is exempt from CEQA, Alamo area. (Funding: Developer
Fees)
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Special Districts & County Airports - Continued
C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to sign an Estoppel Certificate
stating that the lease between the County and TFG #201 at Buchanan Field Airport is not in
default, and that the information on the Estoppel Certificate is factual, Buchanan Field
Airport, Concord area.
C.27 APPROVE Buchanan Field Airport Taxiway and Resurfacing (Repairs) Project, and
DETERMINE the project is a CEQA Class 1D categorical exemption, Concord area.
(Funding: 90% Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant, 4.5%
State of California, 5.5% County Enterprise Funds)
C.28 APPROVE the Byron Airport Automated Weather Observing Project, and DETERMINE the
project is a CEQA Class 1F categorical exemption, Byron area. (Funding: 90% Federal
Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant, 4.5% State of California, 5.5%
County Enterprise Funds)
Statutory Actions
C.29 APPROVE minutes for the month of September 1998.
C.30 DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.31 DENY claims of K. Brennan; S. Dardin; J. Goldreyer; M. Harless; M. Ivory; R. Moitoza; P.
Stelly, Sr.; L. Tapley-Van Pelt; E. Thomas; and H. Willet; and DENY Application to File Late
Claim of J. Sherbourne.
Hearing Dates - None
Honors & Proclamations
C.32 ADOPT resolution declaring the month of October 1998 as "Arts and Humanities Month" in
Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.33 ADOPT resolution recognizing Donna Delchini, Court Services Administrator, for over 30
years of service with the County upon the occasion of her retirement from County service, as
recommended by the Superior Court Executive Officer.
C.34 ADOPT resolution honoring Reverend Dan Slaughter of the Liberty Church of God in Christ
on October 11, 1998, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
Ordinances -None
Appointments & Resignations
C.35 ACCEPT the resignation of Albert Reed from the Advisory Council on Aging and DIRECT
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as
recommended by the Council.
C.36 ACCEPT the resignation of Don Morrison from the Advisory Council on Aging and DIRECT
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as
recommended by the Council.
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Appointments & Resignations - Continued
C.37 APPOINT Pedro Babiac to the Private Industry Council and the Private Industry Council, Inc.,
a non-profit organization, REMOVE Jim Lopeman from the Private Industry Council, Inc.,
and ISSUE a certificate of appreciation to Jim Lopeman for his services to the Private Industry
Council.
C.38 ACCEPT resignation of Marlous Hicks from the Mental Health Commission and DIRECT the
Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by
Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.39 APPOINT Christopher Hoffman to the Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area Committee, as
recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.40 APPOINT Christopher Hoffman to the Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council, as
recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.41 APPOINT Lori Draudson to the Bethel Island Fire Protection District Advisory Commission,
as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.42 APPOINT Gilbert Ruiz as the District V representative on the Contra Costa County Merit
Board, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.43 APPOINT Uma Rao to a District I seat on the Countywide Youth Commission, as
recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
C.44 APPOINT Jodie Riley, Leslie Anderson and Brandy Galloway to the Substance Abuse
Advisory Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
C.45 APPOINT Joseph Barrett to the Advisory Housing Commission, as recommended by the
Internal Operations Committee.
C.46 APPOINT Maheen Sadruddin and Canek Gordillo as District III representatives to the
Countywide Youth Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1997 - 1998 FY
C.47 Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE $4,250 in revenues from handicap parking fines and
APPROPRIATE toward various handicap facility improvements.
Legislation -None
Personnel Actions
C.48 ADD one 40/40 Mental Health Community Support Worker-Project position in the Health
Services Department. (State Funds)
C.49 ADD two 40/40 Mental Health Specialist II-Project positions and one 40/40 Mental Health
Specialist I-Project position in the Health Services Department. (Mental Health Realignment
and Project Funds)
C.50 ADD two Information Systems Project Manager positions in the Social Service Department.
(State and Federal Funds)
C.51 ADD one 40/40 Associate Appraiser position in the Assessor's Department. (AB719 Tax
Administration Funds)
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Personnel Actions - Continued
C.52 ADD one 40/40 Senior Deputy County Administrator position in the County Administrator's
Office. (Salary Offset)
C.53 CONFIRM Oakley/Knightsen Firefighters Association as the Majority Representative for the
Oakley Reserve Unit.
C.54 ADOPT resolution modifying the Contra Costa County In-Home Supportive Services
Authority Employer-Employee Relations Resolution.
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following
agencies for receipt of funds and/or services:
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to accept $784,031
from the Governor's Special Projects fund to support job development in transportation
services and trip planning for CalWORKS participants, unmet transportation needs related to
child care for children of CalWORKS participants, and mobility system planning through
September 30, 2000. (No County Match)
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to execute an amendment to the
fiberoptics license issued to GST Telecom, Inc., by the County, the Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and the Redevelopment Agency.
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner to execute a contract with the City of
Pinole to provide investigative services for a period not to exceed 90 days from October 5,
1998 to January 5, 1999, which will be reimbursed at the actual cost. (City of Pinole Funds)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following
parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System to
provide specialized neurology services to be paid in accordance with an established fee
schedule through September 30, 1999. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract amendment
with Eastridge Infotech to increase the contract payment limit by $173,000 to a new total of
$272,000 to provide temporary computer technicians through April 30, 1999. (Enterprise I
Budget)
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract amendment
with Eastridge Infotech to increase the contract payment limit by $141,000 to a new total of
$240,000 and extend the term through May 31, 1999, to provide additional consultation and
technical assistance with regard to custom software applications. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Desarrollo Familiar, Inc., in the amount of$272,713 to provide information and referral,
consultation and education, and outpatient mental health services for West Contra Costa
County through June 30, 1999. (26% Federal, 74% County/Realignment)
C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Shelter, Inc., in the amount of$304,100 to provide shelter and support services for the
County's Homeless Shelter Program through August 31, 1999. (Federal Funds)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Sandra Lessenden, M.F.C.C., to add an additional specified rate for
outpatient therapy services through February 28, 1999. (No Change)
C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Janice Toby, M.F.C.C., to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services to be paid
in accordance with a specified fee schedule through June 30, 1999. (State and Federal Funds)
C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Calvin Janzen, M.D., to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services to be paid in
accordance with a specified fee schedule through June 30, 1999. (State and Federal Funds)
C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Bonnie Ness, L.C.S.W., to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services to be paid
in accordance with a specified fee schedule through June 30, 1999. (State and Federal Funds)
C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Sharon Bender, L.C.S.W., to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services to be
paid in accordance with a specified fee schedule through June 30, 1999. (State and Federal
Funds)
C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Todd A. Carrell, M.D., to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services to be paid in
accordance with a specified fee schedule through June 30, 1999. (State and Federal Funds)
C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Marie Scannell, M.F.C.C., to increase the payment limit by $1,513 to a new
total of$29,576 to accurately reflect the oral agreement of both parties. (State Funds)
C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Hugh Winig, M.D., to increase the contract payment limit by $2,880 to a
new total of$31,680 to accurately reflect the oral agreement of both parties. (State Funds)
C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with DB Specialists to increase the contract payment limit by $133,000 to a new
total of $158,000 to provide additional temporary computer programmers/analyst services
through June 30, 1999. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.72 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of notice from Judy A. Harmon requesting termination of contracts
24-086-117 and 24-681-29, for Board and Care services, effective close of business
on July 31, 1998.
C.73 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of notice from United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations,
Inc., requesting termination of contract 26-010-41 for augmented courier services, effective
August 1, 1998.
C.74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Dennis Beckley, M.D., (Specialty: Neurology) to be paid in accordance with specified
rates through August 31, 1999.
C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with REW
Consultants, Inc., in the amount of$42,500 to provide consultation and technical assistance in
the evaluation of the Industrial Safety Ordinance through November 30, 1998. (County and
Industry Funds)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.76 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with
National Institute for Chemical Studies in the amount of$20,000, to provide consultation and
technical assistance in the evaluation of the Industrial Safety Ordinance through
November 30, 1998. (County and Industry Funds)
C.77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the
County, a Contract Extension Agreement with Friends Outside of Contra Costa County
increasing the contract from $175,000 to $193,139 for the continued provision of support
services to inmates in Contra Costa County adult detention facilities for the
period July 1, 1998, to June 30, 1999. (Inmate Welfare Fund)
C.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County, a four-year contract with Forensic Medical Group, Inc., Fairfield, California, for
pathology services up to $1,540,000 (not to exceed $385,000 per year) for the period
September 1, 1998, to June 30, 2002.
C.79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Services Manager to sign a contract extension
with Doug Drewes to continue providing computer programming services through
December 31, 1998.
C.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Purchasing Services Manager to extend a contract
with the International Institute of the East Bay from August 31, 1998, to September 30, 1998,
and increase the payment limit from $19,840 to $22,374 for continued provision of gang
intervention services. (Federal Funds)
C.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Purchasing Services Manager to execute a contract
amendment with Lorna Brown in the amount of $16,000 for contract employee services
increasing the contract amount from $10,000 to $26,000 and extending the contract term
through March 31, 1999. (Franchise Fees)
C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign an amendment to an
agreement with the Contra Costa Centre Association to manage the Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Program for the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area during Fiscal Year
1998-99, revising the payment provision to include an advance of funds in an amount not to
exceed $90,300 for the replacement of three commuter vans. (Pleasant Hill BART Station
Area TDM Fee Account)
C.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services, or designee, to execute a
contract extension agreement with Procurement Services, Inc., to provide temporary
professional buying services, increasing the payment limit from $25,000 to $75,000 and
extending the term of the contract from March 30, 1998, through March 30, 1999. (Budgeted)
C.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a
telecommunications contract with CRF Integrated Solutions for a maximum amount of
$100,000 for the period October 6, 1998, through June 30, 1999. (Budgeted)
C.85 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to issue Amendment No. 1
authorizing extra work under the consulting services agreement dated April 27, 1998, with
Specialized Office Services and Products for tenant improvements, First and Second Floors,
40 Douglas Drive, Martinez, for the Social Service Department. (Budgeted)
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Leases
C.86 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Lease renewal with Derek and
Irene Daniels for the premises at 3029 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, for continued use by
the Health Services Department. (Budgeted)
Other Actions
C.87 APPROVE the providers recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan Quality Council on
August 28, 1998.
C.88 APPROVE recommendations of the Water Committee regarding the maintenance of Suisun
and New York Slough channels; short term dredging, disposal and long term County/Port of
Stockton local sponsorship issues. (Continued from September 1, 1998)
C.89 ADOPT a resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $20,000,000 in Tax and
Revenue Anticipation Notes by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District for Fiscal Year 1998-
1999.
C.90 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue the emergency action regarding the remodeling
at 40 Glacier Drive, Martinez, for the Sheriff's Dispatch Center.
C.91 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to reimburse Sandra Marsh for loss of personal
property.
C.92 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Auditor-Controller's August Supplemental Enforcement
Services Fund (SLESF) activity report.
C.93 APPROVE and ADOPT a master property tax exchange resolution between the County and
the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District regarding future jurisdictional changes
affecting the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
C.94 APPROVE plans and specifications for the Tamalpias Wing Addition, Juvenile Hall, and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to publish Notice to Contractors inviting bids. (Budgeted -
Board of Corrections Grant)
Housing Authority
C.95 AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
to execute an agreement with the City of Walnut Creek for the use of$250,000 of the City's
Community Development Block Grant funds for use in the Rental Rehabilitation program.
C.96 AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
to execute an agreement with the City of Antioch for the use of $100,000 of the City's
Community Development Block Grant funds for use in the Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Redevelopment Agency
C.97 See Item D.7
Correspondence - None
Consent Items of Board Members -None
Information Items -None
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SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-2.402
TUESDAY, October 6, 1998
CALLED TO ORDER and OPENING CEREMONIES
CLOSED SESSION: There were no Closed Session announcements.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.12 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVED Relocation Assistance Claim
from Davidson R. and Patricia A. Smith in the amount of $5,312.23 for
incidental expenses in connection with the State Route 4 East Project,
Bailey Road to Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg area (Funding: Contra Costa
Transportation Authority)
C.50 DELETED to be relisted on October 20, 1998, approval to add two
Information Systems Project Manager positions in the Social Service
Department. (State and Federal Funds)
C.71 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Health
Services Director, to execute a contract amendment with DB Specialists to
increase the contract payment limit by $133,000 to a new total of
$158,000 to provide additional temporary computer programmer/analyst
services through June 30, 1999. (Enterprise I Budget)
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
P.1 DIRECTED the County Administrator to participate in the California Air
Resources Board (CARE) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Loan Program
for 30 days; SUGGESTED that department heads use the loaned vehicles
and contribute to a report from the CAO to the Board of Supervisors on
how ZEVs could benefit the County; and SUGGESTED the County
Administrator share ZEV information with the Association of Bay Area
Governments.
P.2 HEARD the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 1997-98
from the County Arts and Culture Commission.
P.3 ADOPTED Resolution No. 98/503 proclaiming October 1998 as
"National Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Contra Costa
County.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
1 (1.0-6-1998 - Sum)
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 CONTINUED to October 20, 1998, at 2:00 p.m., the hearing to consider
adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to acquire by eminent domain real
property (access easement) required for the State Highway 4 Willow Pass
Grade Widening and Lowering project, Pittsburg area.
D.2 CLOSED the public hearing on the itemized report regarding the
abatement of a public nuisance at 1265 Juanita Drive, Walnut Creek,
Elizabeth Casey Sawyer, Trust and Mary J. Sawyer (Owners); ADDED
the costs of the abatement confirmation hearing thereto; CONFIRMED the
report; and DIRECTED the report to be filed by the Clerk of the Board.
D.3 ACCEPTED the report from the Public Defender on departmental
performance.
DA ACCEPTED the report from the County Administrator on actions taken
by the State Legislature which impact the County's 1998-99 Budget and
corresponding actions which should be taken to adjust the County's
Budget; and DIRECTED that the County Administrator include in the
County's 1999 Legislative Program continuing to pursue State funds
relative to juvenile facilities and In-Home Supportive Service workers.
D.5 NO ACTION WAS TAKEN on the recommendations of the Fish and
Wildlife Committee regarding Proposition 4 on the November 3, 1998
ballot, the "ProPAW" initiative which would ban certain types of animal
traps and to declare the Board of Supervisor's opposition to this initiative
because it is too broad and would provide no alternative for managing
certain problem animals and non-native species which may jeopardize
threatened and endangered species and other natural resources. (AYES:
IV,V; NOES: III; ABSENT: None: ABSTAIN: Il and I)
D.6 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following person presented testimony:
Carl Smith, 542 Center Avenue #354, Martinez, on his employment
contract with the Department of Information Technology.
D.7 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 98/515 for the
Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement with Ecumenical
Association for Housing, Inc., for the Rodeo Senior Housing Project and
related actions.
D.8 CONTINUED to October 13, 1998, consideration of referring to the
Finance Committee identification of alternative recommendations to
finance acquisition of privately owned land for open space and requesting
the Committee report back to the Board of Supervisors, as recommended
by Supervisor Uilkema.
2 (10-6-1998 - Sum)
D.9 CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED as amended, the
recommendations of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on
the request by the County of Contra Costa (Applicant) for a General Plan
Amendment to change the land use designations on an approximate one-
half acre site from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential-High
Density, and approximately 13 acres from Office to Mixed Use (M-3),
including the redesignation of the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way from
Park and Recreation to Public/Semi-Public, (County File #GP 97-0017)
Pleasant Hill BART area, Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area; ACCEPTED
the April 6, 1998, recommendation of the Zoning Administrator that the
final EIR is CERTIFIED adequate and complete, and has been prepared
consistent with the State and County CEQA guidelines; DIRECTED that
the Amendment be included in the next consolidated General Plan
Amendment.
APPROVED as amended, the recommendations of the Contra Costa
County Planning Commission on the request by the County of Contra
Costa (Applicant) for a Specific Plan Amendment which adds new
policies and land use categories including a revised circulation program
with alternative circulation modes (bicycles, pedestrians, etc), (County File
#SP 97-0001), Pleasant Hill BART area, Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area;
ADOPTED the Statement of Findings and Overriding Considerations and
the Mitigation Monitoring Program; DIRECTED the Community
Development Department (CDD) staff to file the Notice of Determination;
and DIRECTED CDD staff to prepare the amendments to the BART
Development Agreement to accommodate changes in the Specific Plan
including the change in development potential for Areas 11 and 12.
D.10 CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Communities for a
Better Environment and UPHELD the County Planning Commission's
approval of the request by Tosco Refining Company (Applicant and
Owner) for the Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Land Use Permit
with amended conditions, for a major maintenance project at its Avon
facility. The project includes scheduled maintenance at the No.2
Hydrodesulfurization Unit and the No.3 Reformer Unit, installation of
furnace controls to reduce emissions of nitrogen of oxides, and new
piping, Avon area. (County File #LP 98-2005)
URGENCY ITEM: The following item was brought to the attention of the
Board after the Agenda was posted; and the Board, by unanimous vote,
agreed to consider it.
U.1 Supplemental Closed Session Item:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant
Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (B) of Govenment Code
Section 549569 Potential Cases: 1. Government Code Section 54956.9
(b)(1) & (3)(A) - One.
3 (10-6-1998 - Stun)
SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TUESDAY, October 6, 1998, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR October 6, 1998 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Aqenj�y Nggotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito and Keith Fleming.
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees' Assoc., Local No. 1;
AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assoc. (CNA); Social Services
Union SEIU Local#535; G.C.C.Appraiser's Assn.; District Attorneys
Investigators Assoc.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn. (DSA); United Prof. Firefighters,
Local 1230; Physicians' & Dentists' Organization of Contra Costa; Western
Council of Engineers and SEIU Health Care Workers Local No. 250.
2. Agency Negotiators: Phil Batchelor, Leslie Knight and Kathy Ito.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management employees
(Exh. A., Resol. No. 96/488), unrepresented nursing classification employees
and all other unrepresented agency employees.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: 1. Social Service Director
C. EXISTING. LITIGATION -CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (LITIGATION
HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED Gov Code § 54956 9jaa),) CASES:
1. Shawn Wilkes v. Contra Costa County, etal., C.C.G. Sup. Ct. No. C97-01873
2. Patricia Walker v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. WCK 0019265
3. Stella Stark v. Contra Costa County, WCAB Nos. WCK 36218 & 36219
4. Contra Costa County v. Schultz, C.C.C. Sup, Ct. No. C97-05253.
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ADDITIONAL ITEM FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TUESDAY, October 6, 1998, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR October 6, 1998 MEETING
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVSION(B)OF
SECTION 54956.9 POTENTIAL CASES:
1. §5495.9(b}(1)&(3}(A)-One.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
State of California }
County of Contra Costa }
I, Patricia Molloy , hereby declare that I
am a citizen of the United States of America, over the age of
18 years; that acting for the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa I posted on
October 1 1998 , at 651 Pine Street
Lobby, Martinez, California, an agenda for the regular ,
meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra
Costa to be held on October 6 1998 . a
copy of which is attached hereto.
DATED: October 1 , 1998
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Deputy Clerk