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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 07311986 - CCC THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA -Adopted this Order on Thursday, July 319 1986 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Fanden, McPeak and Schroder (acted as Chairman) NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisors Powers and Torlakson . ABSTAIN: None -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBJECT: Continued Hearing on the Proposed County Budget for the 1986-1987 Fiscal Year and Allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds The Board on July 309 1986 , continued to this day, the hearing on the proposed County Budget for the 1986-1987 fiscal year and allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Phil Batchelor, County Administrator, advised that his staff is recommending an adjustment of $1 ,206 to the budget of the Veterans' Services Department for temporary help. Supervisor Schroder, acting as Chairman in the absence of Supervisor Powers, invited comments from the public. Sterling P. Smith, Community Food Coalition, 81 Tarry Lane, Orinda 94563, requested restoration of funds in the amount of $22,574 to assist in the payment of rent for their warehouse. He noted that the Coalition receives approximately 80 percent of its budget from outside sources and that in the past the County' s contribution has amounted to 20 percent. Mr. Smith advised that the Food Coalition Program could be placed in jeopardy if the County is unable to fund the program at the same level as last year. Robert Jornlin, Director of the Social Service Department, spoke about the merits of the program which is scheduled to receive $ 115 ,000 from his department' s budget . However, he noted that the additional funds being requested could impact adversely on the abi- lity of his Department to provide mandated services if he were required to take the additional funds from his budget as currently proposed. Supervisor Schroder commented on the work of the Coalition and suggested that the request be discussed when the full Board con- venes on Tuesday, August 5, 1986. He requested the County Administrator to provide a report on the Food Coalition Program relative to their request for funds. Phil Bertenthal, representing Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation, Inc. , spoke on the General Assistance Budget, and requested that consideration be given to increasing the allocation for General Assistance recipients so as to be more comparable to what other Bay Area counties are providing. He advised that the $224 per month stipend does not provide for proper housing, food, and clothing. Clarice Williams, a General Assistance recipient, spoke of difficulties she has encountered with respect to finding proper housing with the grant she is receiving. Ms. Williams advised of her efforts in seeking employment and transportation costs encoun- tered in going to job interviews. Noting the impact of housing and transportation costs on her monthly grant, she requested the Board to increase the General Assistance grant to recipients. 1. Peter Lauwerys, Director, Northern California Research Associates (NCRA) , 920 Twenty-Second Street, Sacramento 95816, spoke of the role of his agency in developing methodology for deter- mination of a General Assistance Grant Level in 1978 and 1979 . He advised that his firm is currently under contract with the County of Sonoma and is charged with studying housing costs related to the needs of the General Assistance population in that County. He recommended that a standard be developed relative to rental housing costs for these disadvantaged people with consideration being given to adjusting the grant to meet that standard. Lee Finney, Social Services Union, SEIU, Local 535 , sup- ported the Social Service Department' s request for additional staff to carry out mandated service programs. She urged the Board to con- sider funding for the proposed professional and professional-support positions and specifically, to earmark current or future funding that may become available for SB 14 programs. Mr. Batchelor advised of efforts of Mr. Jornlin in attempting to have the allocation formula for SB 14 funds changed. He noted that State and Federal governments are not providing the funding for these mandated programs. Supervisor McPeak requested the County Administrator to review a proposal for a coalition comprised of welfare directors, representatives of the Social Services Union (SEIU) statewide, legal Services Foundation, children' s advocates, and the County' s lobbyist to review impacts of SB 14 and develop strategies for a claims pro- cess, legislation, and possibly a law suit. All person desiring to speak at this time having been heard, Supervisor Schroder recessed the meeting to 2 p.m. At 2 p.m. the Board reconvened to consider the budget for the Health Services Department. Mr. Batchelor advised that the Health Services Department will incur a deficit of approximately $4 million; included in that figure is the $1 . 1 million lost in revenues from the State as a result of the Governor' s veto of funds for the Medically Indigent Adult Program. He noted that staff is exploring options to solve the funding problem and will report its recommendations to the Board in November 1986 . Burt Bogardus, P.O. Box 293, Danville 94526 , expressed concern relative to the contract for chaplaincy services at county facilities. He expressed the opinion that it is a misuse of taxpayer' s money to hire religious professionals to provide reli- gious services in government facilities. Supervisor Schroder responded that the Board has ten- tatively approved a contract for chaplaincy services. He explained that the contract is not for religious services but for counseling services as provided by qualified individuals. He added that they have been most effective in helping patients in health care facili- ties as well as inmates in detention facilities. Peggy Sargent, Director, East County Detox Center, Pittsburg, representing Contractors Alliance, requested a 6 percent cost-of-living adjustment allocation to contractors for their opera- tional expenses, approval of an augmentation to cover increased insurance liability costs, and direction to the Health Service Director to meet with contractors to discuss cost-of-living adjust- ments prior to development of the Department' s budget. 2 . Mr. Batchelor noted that the Board has expressed a desire to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to contractors to the extent possible. He advised that $250 ,000 was added to the Health Services Department' s budget for this purpose. Supervisor Torlakson inquired if there are insurance reserves to assist in contractual costs. Mr. Batchelor commented on the County' s self-insurance program. Mr. Batchelor emphasized that the County simply does not have the money to fund the many requests. ' Supervisor Schroder recommended that the. Finance Committee_ review insurance requirements and costs__ (incl_uding__malpractise . - insurance) for contractors . Board members being in agreement, IT IS ORDERED BY THE BOARD that the recommendation of Supervisor Schroder is APPROVED. PASSED by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Torlakson, Schroder NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisors Powers and McPeak Mark Finucane, Health Services Director, advised of the economies undertaken by his Department to reduce costs. He stated that decisions to reduce or eliminate existing programs and services will be most difficult. Supervisor Schroder commented on the many worthwhile and excellent programs currently operated by the County. He expressed concern about adding new programs and related costs, and inquired if new programs would take priority over old programs. Henry L. Clarke, General Manager, Contra Costa Employees Association, Local 1 , referred to the proposal to eliminate security guards at the hospital as a cost saving measure. He requested cost information on contracting for these services with a private firm. He expressed his union' s opposition to the County' s contracting for services with private firms. Mr. Clarke expressed concern that a private contractor will initially bid low to obtain the contract, but will negotiate an increase in the payment after one or two years and that no cost savings to the County will result. Mr. Finucane advised that Mr. Clarke' s concerns will be considered when decisions are being made as to where cuts will occur. Kathi McLaughlin, Children' s and Adolescent' s Task Force, 752 Laurel Drive, Walnut Creek, spoke on mental health needs of children in this County and expressed concern about the lack of ser- vices for children in the 3-5 year age group. She commented on the need for family counseling and early intervention programs aimed at keeping families together. She urged the Board to consider funding a local treatment facility, including in- and out-patient programs, for adolescents that will focus on substance abuse treatment. Supervisor Torlakson spoke on the need for children' s men- tal health services as noted by Ms. McLaughlin. He requested that the comments of Ms. McLaughlin be referred to the Human Services Advisory Commission and the Family and Children' s Advisory Committee for review and prioritization of all requests for services and funds with instructions to submit their recommendations to the County 3 . Administrator for review with the Finance Committee and Director of the Social Service Department. Supervisor Torlakson requested that advisory bodies submit guidelines for an evaluation process rela- tive to the effectiveness with which current dollars are being invested in drug and alcohol prevention programs. Mr. Torlakson further requested the Finance Committee to review the Linkage Model, the concept of leveraging dollars from outside agencies such as school districts and cities for the programs that are working. Board members being in agreement, IT IS ORDERED that the requests of Supervisor Torlakson are APPROVED. PASSED BY THE BOARD by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Fanden, Torlakson, Schroder Noes: None Absent: Supervisors Powers, McPeak All persons desiring to speak having been heard, IT IS ORDERED by the Board that the public hearing on the proposed County Budget and allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing funds is CLOSED and that decision is DEFERRED to August 5, 1986. PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Fanden, Torlakson, Schroder Noes: None Absent: Supervisors Powers, McPeak 1 heroby certify that thfa io a true and c,onmct copy of an artfor: taken and erste Nd on the rrinutes of the Board of Supervisors on the data shower. ATTESTED: 9,�L PHIL E3 e CH ..0�, C.erk of the Board of Supervfsocs and County Administrator By , Deputy Orig. Dept. : Clerk of the Board cc: Finance Committee County Administrator Human Services Advisory Commission Health Services Director Director, Social Services Dept. FACSAC Auditor-Controller 4 . And the Board adjourned at 3 :15 p .m. to meet at 7 : 30 p .m. this evening , July 31 , 1986 , at the Concord Library for the sole purpose of enabling Board Members to attend the Contra Costa County Comprehensive General Plan Review Citizens Advisory Committee meeting . omas . . - , Owers=, Chairman ATTEST : Phil .Batchelor , County- Administrator - and ounty Administratorand Clerk. of the Board of Supervisors By Jeanne 0 Mag i6 , Depiity�erk. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MET IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-2.402 IN REGULAR ADJOURNED SESSION THURSDAY July 31 , 1986 IN ROOM 107 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA PRESENT A.M. SESSION: HONORABLE SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK CHAIR, PRESIDING* SUPERVISOR NANCY C. FAHDEN SUPERVISOR ROBERT I . SCHRODER** ABSENT A.M. SESSION :: SUPERVISOR THOMAS M. POWERS SUPERVISOR TOM TORLAKSON *Supervisor McPeak arrived at 10 :20 a.m. **Supervisor Schroder served as Chairman until 10:20 a.m. PRESENT P .M. SESSION: HONORABLE ROBERT I . SCHRODER SERVING AS CHAIRMAN SUPERVISOR NANCY C. FAHDEN SUPERVISOR TOM TORLAKSON ABSENT P.M. SESSION: SUPERVISOR 'THOMAS M. POWERS SUPERVISOR SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK PHIL BATCHELOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHIEF CLERK: Jeanne 0. Maglio