HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 10121999 - AGENDA TUESDAY
OCTOBER 12, 1999
9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "It is a simple task to make things complex, but a complex task to
make them simple." - Anonymous
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Page 4) - Items removed from this section will be
considered with the Short Discussion Items.
9:05 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PRESENTATION to Helen Freeman upon the occasion of her retirement from County service,
as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
P.2 PRESENTATION recognizing 1999 as the International Year of the Older Person in Contra
Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
P.3 PRESENTATION regarding declaring the month of October 1999 as Mental Health Awareness
Month, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
9:15 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Item previously removed.
SD.2 RECEIVE the Economic Development marketing brochure for the North Richmond,Bay Point,
Oakley and Rodeo Redevelopment areas, and the Contra Costa County Economic Development
Brochure. (Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director, Redevelopment)
SD.3 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to enter
into a one year License Agreement by and between the County of Contra Costa and the Housing
Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the use of 987 Rosemary Lane, Oakley. (Robert
McEwan, Housing Authority Executive Director)
SDA CONSIDER approving Resolution No. 4077 approving a Comprehensive Plan or Annual
Statement, Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) and authorizing the
Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to submit a CIAP
Application for Federal Fiscal Year 1999. (Robert McEwan, Housing Authority Executive
Director)
SD.5 HEARING required pursuant to Government Code Section 30061 (c)(1) on the Sheriffs request
for front line law enforcement funds; and CONSIDER approving the Sheriff s request to continue
the Department's helicopter program. (AB3229, Chapter 134, Statutes of 1996) (Warren E. Rupf,
Sheriff-Coroner)
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SD.6 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner to accept a cash donation not to
exceed $40,000 during fiscal year 1999/2000 from the Contra Costa Centre Association to
enhance the Sheriffs law enforcement efforts. (Warren E. Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner)
SD.7 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for Subdivision 7954; TABULATE mailed-in
ballots;DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution
determining charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the
tax roll, Alamo area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)
SD.8 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for DP 3001-91; TABULATE mailed-in ballots;
DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution
determining charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the
tax roll, Bay Point area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)
SD.9 HEARING to consider a proposed road name change from Port Chicago Highway to Bay Point
Boulevard, Bay Point area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)
SD.10 HEARING to consider a proposed road name change from Ostrosky Court to Heritage Oaks
Court, Alamo area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)
SD.11 HEARING to consider adoption of Ordinance 99-46, introduced September 21, 1999, regarding
changes to the Grading Ordinance to conform to current standards. (Carlos Baltodano, Director
of Building Inspection)
SD.12 HEARING to consider revising fees for the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department.
(Mike Ross, Animal Services Director)
SD.13 CONSIDER accepting the report from the Director of Human Resources regarding giving notice
to the owner of the property located at 627 Ferry Street,Martinez,that the County does not intend
to renew its lease for this property for use as the Contra Costa Club and DIRECT staff to
undertake any required meet and confer activities. (Leslie T. Knight, Human Resources Director)
(Continued from September 21, 1999)
SD.14 DECISION on the appeal by DeBolt Engineering(Applicant) and Emerald SVLT LLC (Owner)
from the decision of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission denying the request
for a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide 4 acres of land into 6 lots with variances to average lot
width for Lot#3 (103 feet requested) and Lot#5 (110 feet requested)where a minimum of 120
feet is required. (County File #SD98-8163) The property is located at 1106 Danville Blvd.,
Alamo area (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director) (Hearing closed on
September 14, 1999, and intent declared)
SD.15 HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition by eminent domain
of real property required for the State Route 4 West GAP Project, Rodeo and Hercules areas.
(Mike Walford, Public Works Director)
SD.16 HEARING on the administrative appeal of the Diablo Municipal Advisory Committee from the
decision of the Community Development Department regarding Building Permit#R238040, 1726
Club House Road, Diablo area. (Bob Drake, Community Development Department)
SD.17 HEARING on proposed special tax to fund floor area and lot size General Plan and Zoning
regulations, related ordinance adoption and fixing a March 7, 2000, election, Diablo area.
(Supervisor Gerber)
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10:00 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
10:30 A.M.
Closed Session
11:00 A.M.
D.2 HEARING on the recommendation by the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
request by Wilbert and Helen Perry(Applicants and Owners)that a Joint Management Agreement
be approved pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.4 for the purpose of subdividing a 98.6
acre parcel in three(3)parcels with a variance to minimum parcel dimensions (Parcel A proposed
5.8+/- gross acres; 40 acre minimum required). (County File #MS 96-0001) (Dennis Barry,
Community Development Director)
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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. Copies
of video tapes of all meetings are available by calling Contra Costa Television at (925)313-1192.
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 M. DeSaulnier and G. B. Uilkema) - 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. Gioia and D. Gerber)- meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the
month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. B. Uilkema and J. Gioia)- meets on the second and fourth
Mondays of the month at 1:00 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation.Water& Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and M. DeSaulnier) - meets on
the third Monday of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez,
beginning with March 15, 1999.
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s)as noted: (See above for time
and place of meetings)
Transportation, Water& Infrastructure Committee 10-18-1999 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.
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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.)
Consent Items of Board Members
C.1 ACCEPT the resignation of Lawrence Regan from the Alamo Beautification Steering Committee,
Zone 36, and DIRECT the Clerk to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as
recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.2 REAPPOINT Canek Gordillo, Alexa Hansen and Maheen Sadruddin to the Contra Costa
Countywide Youth Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.3 ACCEPT a report on the recently completed Carquinez Strait Resource Plan and take related
actions, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
CA APPOINT Denise May to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, as recommended by Supervisor
DeSaulnier.
C.5 APPOINT Jeannie Jeha to the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission, as
recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.6 CONSIDER reduction of seats and authorizing the District V Supervisor to commence recruiting
for the East County Regional Planning Commission.
C.7 ADOPT resolution recognizing Frank Ballesteros for his contributions to the Arts in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.8 ADOPT resolution recognizing John Maltester for his contributions to the Arts in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
Other Actions
C.9 AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to hold harmless and indemnify Delta
Community Service Center, 730 Third Street, Brentwood, California on October 18, 1999, for
use of their premises by the Public Health Division, Immunization Assistance Program, for
administering flu vaccines to the public.
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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 12, 1999
SUPERVISOR CANCIANIILLA WAS ABSENT ALL DAY
CALLED TO ORDER and OPENING CEREMONIES
CLOSED SESSION: There were no Closed Session announcements.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.7 DELETED consideration to adopt a resolution recognizing Frank
Ballesteros for his contributions to the Arts in Contra Costa County.
C.8 DELETED consideration to adopt a resolution recognizing John Maltester
for his contributions to the Arts in Contra Costa County.
PRESENTATION ITEMS:
P.1 ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/518 recognizing Helen Freeman upon the
occasion of her retirement from County service.
P.2 ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/520 recognizing 1999 as the International
Year of the Older Person in Contra Costa County.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.5 CLOSED the public hearing on the Sheriffs request for front line law
enforcement funds; and APPROVED the Sheriffs request to continue the
Department's helicopter program.
SD.7 CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for
Subdivision 7954; TABULATED the mailed in ballots; DETERMINED no
majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/521 determining
charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying
charges on the tax roll, Alamo area.
SD.8 CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for DP
3001-91; TABULATED the mailed in ballots; DETERMINED that no
majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/522 determining
charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying
charges on the tax roll, Bay Point area.
SD.9 CLOSED the public hearing; and CONTINUED consideration of a
proposed road name change from Port Chicago Highway to Bay Point
Boulevard, Bay Point area to October 19, 1999 at 10:00 a.m.
SD.10 CLOSED the public hearing; and APPROVED the road name change from
Ostrosky Court to Heritage Oaks Court, Alamo area.
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SD.11 CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Ordinance 99-46 amending
the Grading Ordinance to conform to current standards.
SD.12 CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/523 to
revise certain fees in the Animal Services Department.
SD.13 ACCEPTED the report from the Director of Human Resources regarding
giving notice to the owner of the property located at 627 Ferry Street,
Martinez, that the County does not intend to renew its lease; DIRECTED
that Human Resources delay giving notice of nonrenewal of the lease for 30
days; and DIRECTED Human Resources to return to the Board within 30
days with a report on possible alternatives, and addressing concerns raised
by the Board of Supervisors today.
SD.14 CONTINUED to October 19, 1999, 11:00 a.m., the decision on the appeal
by Debolt Engineering (Applicant) and Emerald SVLT LLC (Owner) from
the decision of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission
denying the request for a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide 4 acres of
land into 6 lots. The property is located at 1106 Danville Blvd., Alamo area.
(County File #SD 98-8163)
SD.15 DELETED the hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for
acquisition by eminent domain of real property required for the State Route
4 GAP Project, Rodeo and Hercules areas.
SD.16 ADOPTED Option A as amended, to deny the appeal of the Diablo
Municipal Advisory Council and uphold the administrative decision by the
County of Contra Costa to issue Building Permit #R238040, at
1726 Club House Road, Diablo area.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following people presented testimony:
On airplane issues and Buchanan Field: Hal Yeager, People Over Planes,
89 Baylor Lane, Pleasant Hill; Doran Long Jr., Concord Estates
Neighborhood Assoc., 2779 Richard Avenue, Concord; Dean Marcie, 2700
Argyll Avenue, Concord; and John Tregilgas, 2825 Eastgate Avenue,
Concord.
T.H. Myers, 2567 Henry Avenue, Pinole, on alleged hazardous waste
material in Pinole.
D.2 CLOSED the public hearing; and APPROVED the recommendation by the
Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the request by Wilber and
Helen Perry (Applicants and Owners) for a Joint Management Agreement
pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.4 for the purpose of
subdividing a 98.6 acre parcel into three (3) parcels with a variance to
minimum parcel dimensions (Parcel A proposed 5.8+/- gross acres; 40 acres
minimum required) (County File #MS 96-0001).
ADJ. ADJOURNED in the honor of the memory of Gretchen Mariotti, Pinole
City Councilwoman, former Mayor and longtime civic leader.
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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 OF CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINlISTRATION BUILDING
TUESDAY,OCTOBER 12, 1999, 10:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR OCTOBER 12, 1999 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: 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; C.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 SEN Health Care Workers
Local No. 250.
2. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight,Kathy Ito,Victor Westman and Joe
Canciamilla.
Unrepresented Employ: All unrepresented agency management
employees (Exh. A., Resol. No. 96/488),unrepresented nursing
classification employees and all other unrepresented agency employees.
B. EXISTING LITIGATION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
C ITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED Gov. Code. j
54956.9(A).) CASES:
1. Counjy of Contra Costa v Lawrie Development Corporation et al.
San Francisco Superior Court No. 992587
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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 7. 1999 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 12, 1999 a copy of which is
attached hereto.
Dated: October 7, 1999
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
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Deputy Clerk