HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 08131996 - CCC JIM ROGERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JEFF SMITH
I ST JEFF SMS DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
4ND DISTRICT AND FOR
GAYLE BISHOP,sAN RAMON PHIL BATCHELOR
3RD DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD
WORK DeSAULNIER,CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND
4TH DISTRICT 90ARD CHAMBERS,ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TOM TORLAKSON,PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510) 335-1900
UN DISTRICT
TUESDAY
AUGUST 13, 1996
8:30 A.M. Closed Session
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same
level of thinking we were at when we created them." — Albert Einstein
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 -_13) - Items removed from this section
will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
9:35 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PRESENTATION of Service Award.
P.2 PRESENTATION by the Health Services Department on"National Rehabilitation Week".
PS PRESENTATION of resolution recognizing Cathie Kosel for her long and dedicated service
as Mayor and City Council member of the City of El Cerrito, upon her retirement from the
Council, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
p.4 PRESENTATION of resolution congratulating Susan Watson on being named the recipient
of the "Women of Achievement 'Legacy Award' for Lifetime Achievement," by the Walnut
Creek Broadway Plaza Association, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
P.5 PRESENTATION of resolutions congratulating Arthur Bonwell and Dr. Mary Bowerman on
being named recipients of the "Chevron/Times-Mirror Conservation Award," as
recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
9:45 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS -The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.1 HEARING on proposed police service special tax for County Service Area P-6; CONSIDER
adoption of resolution establishing the zone and fixing election thereon, and adoption of the
related ordinance for Zone 702, Sub 95-7969,Byron area.
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10:00 A.M.
SD.2 HEARING on the Fiscal Year 1996-97 County Budget; Close Hearing; and CONSIDER
adoption of the County Administrator's recommendations. (Hearing continued from August
6, 1996)
10:15 A.M.
SD.3 HEARING on the Sale and Conveyance of the Concord Court property to the City of
Concord.
SDA HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition by eminent
domain of real property required for Sandy Cove Lane slide repair,Bay Point area.
SD.5 CONSIDER approval of the Transportation Committee Report on the El Toyonal.Bridge
Project in Orinda.
SD.6 CONSIDER sending a letter to President Clinton requesting a threat assessment regarding the
transportation of spent nuclear fuel rods through the Concord Naval Weapons Station to their
Idaho destination, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
SD.7 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 CONSIDER report from the Public Defender on departmental performance.
D.2 CONSIDER authorizing the Animal Services Director to implement a program to scan
animals for microchips and CONSIDER other issues pertaining to future planning for
microchipping animals, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop.
D.3 CONSIDER approving the release and public distribution of all documents relating to secret
settlement agreements and DIRECT County Counsel to obtain the necessary permission and
releases; and CONSIDER a policy that encourages public disclosure of decisions and
legislative determinations affecting the conduct of litigation, as recommended by Supervisor
Bishop.
DA CONSIDER request for a staff analysis of an alternate source of power from the Modesto
Irrigation District, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
D.5 Deleted.
D.6 A. CONSIDER adoption of an Ordinance authorizing a special election for a special tax to
provide funding for extended services for County Service Area M-29, Dougherty Valley;
and
B. CONSIDER adoption of a resolution accepting the tentative report and fixing October 15,
1996, at 10:15 A.M., in the Board Chambers for a public hearing to consider assessing a
benefit assessment for County Service Area M-29;Dougherty Valley.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS -Continued
D.7 CONSIDER recommendations of the Finance Committee on program reductions resulting
from Keller Canyon Revenue reductions.
D.8 CONSIDER approval of recommendations in support of the proposed West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory Committee Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program, as
recommended by Supervisor.Rogers.
D.9 CONSIDER approving the proposed responses to Report #9608, "Human Resources
Department - Project Positions," from the 1995-96 Grand Jury, as recommended by the
Internal Operations Committee.
D.10 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Better Government Task Force regarding
the criteria for selection of Public Information Advisers,the process to be followed to mediate
disputes regarding access to information, the future role of the Task Force, and the
appointment of Public Information Advisers(Ombudsmen).
12:00 P.M.
Closed Session
2:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.11 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.12 CONSIDER report from the Community Development Director on the status of agreements
between the Kensington Community Services and Bay View Refuse & Recycling, Inc., and
the County for the provision of solid waste&recycling services in the Kensington area.
D.13 HEARING on the appeals of Kathleen Van Winckle and Gene DeMar (appellants), and the
Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees and Bartenders Union, Local 2850, AFL-CIO
(appellants), from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
application of Leisure Sports, Inc., (applicant), and Leisure Sports, Inc., & HBC Associates,
(owners), for a use permit to construct a health club and hotel with associated restaurant,
(County File #LP2099-95); and on a proposed amendment to the preliminary development
plan to construct a health club and hotel with associated restaurant and parking structure. The
amendment under consideration is to change the use from 250,000 square feet of office use to
a hotel with 175 rooms and approximately 69,000 square feet for an athletic club with
associated restaurant and parking structure. (County File #DP3089-95); Pleasant Hill BART
Station area. (Continued from July 16, 1996)
D.14 HEARING on appeal by Lloyd A. Tyler (appellant, applicant and owner), from the decision
of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the application for a variance to
establish a six (6) foot front yard setback (where 20 feet is required) for off-street parking in
order to convert an existing garage into a living room and bathroom. (County File #1039-95
VR), East Richmond Heights area.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS -Continued
D.15 CONSIDER awarding contract for the Discovery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to
one of the following nine bidders--Conco-West, Inc; Kirkwood-Bly, Inc.; Pete Fuller
Construction; S. R. Hamilton Construction; INA Engineering Construction; R. E. McCollum;
Alan A.Bradford,Inc.;N.V.Heathorn,Inc.;Albay Construction Co.; OR
CONSIDER rejection of all bids or other appropriate action.
Adjourn to the Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference
on Thursday,September 5, 1996,
at the Clayton Community Library Conference Room,
6125 Clayton Road,Clayton
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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 fisted 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 dosed 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 Cleric 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 slimily and Human Services Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and J. Smith)-meets on the second
and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M.in the Private Industry Council Conference Room,2425 Bisso Lane,
Concord.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and T. Torlakson)-meets on the first and third Mondays
of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building,651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and J. Rogers) - meets on the first and third
Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105,County Administration Building,651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors T.Torlakson and J. Smith)-meets on the first and third Mondays
of the month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. Please
contact the Community Development Department at 335-1240 to confirm date,time and place.
The Water Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T.Torlakson)-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 meetings) as noted: (See above for
;face of meetings)
Family and Human Services Committee 09-09-1996 (08-26-1996 Meeting is Cancelled)
Finance Committee 08-19-1996
Internal Operations Committee 09-09-1996 (06-19-1996 and 09-02-1996 Meetings
are Cancelled)
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.
TSE BOARD WILL NOT MEET OR AUGUST 20, AUGUST 27, OR
SEPTEMBER 3, 1996.
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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 APPROVE the Oakley sidewalk project and determine that the project is a California
Environmental Quality Act Class IC categorical exemption, Oakley area. [CDD-CP# 9649]
(Funding: 100%Redevelopment Agency)
C.2 AUTHORIZE conveyance of access right of way to Brookside Industrial Partners, et al in
exchange for right of way required for Brookside Drive,North Richmond area.
C.3 SUMMARILY VACATE a portion of Brookside Drive superseded by relocation, North
Richmond area.
CA REJECT bids received on July 23, 1996, for the El Toyonal bridge replacement project, and
DECLARE that the replacement project is an emergency, Orinda area.
C.5 APPROVE Consulting Services Agreement with Basin Research Associates for the Delta
Road bridge replacement project,Knightsen area.
C.6 ACCEPT the completed contract with B & V Construction Services for the Delta Road bike
lanes and "A" Street sidewalk project,Knightsen area.
Engineering Service
C.7 SUB 7462: APPROVE Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being
developed by Black Oak Estates,Diablo area.
C.8 SUB 6862: ACCEPT Completion of Improvements, DECLARE Vintage Parkway as a
County road; ACCEPT Completion of Warranty Period and Road 1014; ACCEPT
Exoneration of Phase 11 Road Improvement Agreement and Release Bond,and Exoneration of
Right of Way Acquisition Agreement and Release Bond Rider, for subdivision being
developed by The Hofinann Company,Oakley area.
C.9 MS 34-89: APPROVE Extension of Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision being
developed by Harry Strahl, Walnut Creek area.
C.10 MS 40-85: ACCEPT Completion of Improvements for minor subdivision being developed
by David Kimmel,Lafayette area.
C.11 MS 59-83: APPROVE Extension of Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision being
developed by Raymond Suppe,Alamo area.
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Special Districts & Coun_ Airports
C.12 APPROVE second report denoting changes to fiscal year 1995-96 stormwater utility
assessments for Antioch and the unincorporated County areas.
C.13 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, on behalf of the Contra Costa Clean Water
Program,to execute Consulting Services Agreement with Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc.,
for technical and administrative services required under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Permit for municipal stormwater discharge.
C.14 APPROVE plans and specifications and ADVERTISE for bids for the Byron Airport aviation
fueling system project, Byron area. [CDD-CP# 85-43] (Funding: 100% Airport Enterprise
Fund)
C.15 APPROVE plans and specifications and ADVERTISE for bids for the Byron Airport access
road project, Byron area. [CDD-CP# 96-46] (Funding: 90% FAA funds and 10% Airport
Enterprise funds)
C.16 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a month to month lease
agreement with Century Analysis, Inc., for parking on unimproved airport land at Buchanan
Field Airport, Concord area.
C.17 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a Consent to Lessee's
Encumbrance of Leasehold Estate with Theodore H. Kruttschnitt and Catherine M.
Kruttschnitt, under the terms and conditions more particularly set forth in said Consent to
Lessee's Encumbrance of Leasehold Estate, Concord area.
Statutory Actions -None
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.18 DENY claims of H. Billeci; S. Billeci; C. Freitas; A. Fernandez, et al; T. Sokol and S. and K.
Walker.
C.19 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter Ilene Chemeris vs. Contra Costa County and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of
$75,000.
Hearing Dates -None
Honors &Proclamations
C.20 ADOPT resolution recognizing James E. Crossen for his many contributions to his
community on the occasion of his 80th Birthday, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
C.21 AUTHORIZE the Chair to sign certificates of appreciation for former Substance Abuse
Advisory Board members Sid Reel and Dustie Kaminsky, as recommended by the Health
Services Director.
C.22 ADOPT Resolution congratulating Laura O'Connor for winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup
and the Chrysler Classic Grand Prix shop jumping competitions, as recommended by
Supervisor Bishop.
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Honors & Proclamations - Continued
C.23 ADOPT Resolution congratulating Tammy Cleland, Heather Pease, Jill Savery, and Nathalie
Schneyder for winning the gold medal in synchronized swimming at the 1996 Summer
Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop.
Ordinances
C.24 INTRODUCE Ordinance excluding and retitling classes in the Superior Court of Contra Costa
County from the Merit System;waive reading, and FIX September 10, 1996, for adoption.
C.25 INTRODUCE Ordinance excluding the classes of Social Service Public Information Officer-
Exempt, Mental Health Education Liaison-Exempt, Emergency Planning Specialist-Exempt,
and Health Plan Services Assistant-Exempt from the Merit System; waive reading, and FIX
September 10, 1996, for adoption.
Appointments & Resignations
C.26 APPOINT Ellen R. Peterson to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, as recommended by the
Internal Operations Committee.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1995 - 1996 FY
C.27 Criminal Grand Jury (0239): AUTHORIZE an additional $10,000 in revenues from charges
to the courts for legal services and AUTHORIZE appropriations for operational costs.
C.28 Juvenile Hall-Cap Project (0128): AUTHORIZE an additional $10,020 in revenues from
investment earnings and AUTHORIZE appropriations for operational costs.
C.29 Libr= (0620): AUTHORIZE an additional $52,938 in revenues from June 1996 donations
and $7,342 from May 1996 donations to the Library received from individuals, community
organizations and other public agencies, and AUTHORIZE appropriations in the amount of
$60,280 for increased staff and library materials.
C.30 Veterans Services (0579): AUTHORIZE the transfer of $1,644 of appropriations and the
addition of$4,446 in State revenues,and AUTHORIZE appropriations to support salaries.
C.31 Trial Court Operations Subsidy (0202 : AUTHORIZE the transfer of FY 1995-96
appropriations and costs for bailiff services in the amount of$5,260,417 from the Sheriff to
the courts as required for the accurate accountability for trial court eligible costs under trial
court funding.
Legislation -None
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Personnel Actions
C.32 CANCEL one Storekeeper position and ADD one Storeroom Clerk position in the
Department of Information Technology. (Cost Savings)
C.33 ADD one Election Processing Supervisor position, one Senior Drafter position and one
Administrative Services Assistant 111 24/40 position in the Clerk-Recorder's Office.
(Budgeted)
C.34 ADD one Deputy County Counsel-Deep Class Basic Level position in the County Counsel's
Office. (Budgeted)
C.35 ESTABLISH the class of Crisis Services Program Chief on the salary schedule and
RECLASSIFY one Mental Health Acute Services Supervisor position to the new class in the
Health Services Department. (Third Party Revenues)
C.36 REALLOCATE the salary of Children and Adolescent Services Program Chief on the salary
schedule in the Health Services Department. (Third Party Funding)
C.37 RECLASSIFY one Personnel Analyst III position to Personnel Services Supervisor in the
Human Resources Department. (Budgeted)
C.38 INCREASE the hours of one Board of Supervisors Assistant position from 20/40 to 24/40 in
the Board of Supervisors Office,District II. (Budgeted)
C.39 ADD two 24/40 Exempt Medical Staff Physician positions in the Health Services Department.
(Salary Savings)
C.40 ESTABLISH the class of Senior Outreach and Recruitment Program Assistant-Project on the
salary schedule in the Human Resources Department.
C.41 ADD one Clerk-Senior Level position in the Health Services Department. (Third Party
Revenues; Salary Savings)
C.42 CANCEL one Superior Court Services Clerk Il position, ESTABLISH the class of Superior
Court Account Clerk on the salary schedule, and ADD one position.
Grants& Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a State Education
Coordination and Grants Funds Cooperative Agreement for Program Year 1996-97 to expend
$75,000 of Job Training Partnership Act funds and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director,
Private Industry Council, to make changes to said document as may be required by the State
Department of Education. ($75,000 match by Mt. Diablo Unified School District)
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director to submit a grant
application to the California Department of Transportation in the amount of $82,000 for
preparation of Airport Land Use Commission Plans for the areas around Buchanan Field and
Byron Airports. (10%local match budgeted)
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Grants and Contracts -Continued
C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement with
the California Department of Pesticide Regulation in the amount of $2,240 for pesticide
residue sampling through June 30, 1997.
C.46 APPROVE the 1996-97 Housing Rehabilitation Services Agreement between the City of
Antioch and Contra Costa County for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program in the amount
of$117,500 and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute said agreement.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Telecare Corporation in the amount of$62,912 for provision of mental health treatment
services for geriatric clients at Morton Bakar Center through June 30, 1997.
(County/Realignment Funds)
C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with MediQuest increasing the contract payment limit by $32,000 to continue
providing temporary personnel to perform outpatient diagnosis coding services through July
31, 1997. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Home Health Plus in the amount of$50,000 for provision of in-home attendant care to
AIDS patients through June 30, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.50 RATIFY purchase of services from TMP Worldwide (formerly Garcia Advertising and
Communications) and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to pay the $12,321.19
outstanding balance for employee recruitment advertising services for the Health Services
Department for the period from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996. (Health Services Budget)
C.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council in the amount of.$70,000 for continuing
immunization outreach services through June 30, 1997. (State Funds)
C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council to increase the payment limit by
$26,800 to continue to provide case management services to persons diagnosed with HIV
Disease through March 31, 1997. (State Funds)
C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with the United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc., to increase the
payment limit by $18,000 to continue to provide door-to-door round trip transportation for
people with HIV to and from health care appointments through March 31, 1997. (Federal
Funds)
C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Vocational Training Agreement with SF Dental Tech College to provide vocational training to
individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants at certain fixed fees and
execute any amendments that may be necessary to comply with changes in state or federal
regulations through June 30, 1997. (Federal Funds)
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Grants and Contracts - Continued
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to sign a contract
on behalf of the County in the amount of$103,276 for construction of median landscaping
improvements at the intersection of Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway in the Bay
Point Redevelopment Project area. (Redevelopment Funds) [Consider with Item C.84]
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director, Redevelopment,to execute a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Agreement with the Housing Authority of Contra
Costa County for the Rental Rehabilitation Program; and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-
Controller to carry forward $243,417 in unexpected prior year CDBG funds allocated to this
program for use in rehabilitating affordable rental housing in the current program year.
(Federal Funds) [Consider with Item C.83]
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute
fourteen Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program Agreements in the amount
of$318,157 through May 31, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.58 RESCIND award of contract to Younger-Wunar, Inc., for Phase II Kitchen Improvements at
847B Brookside Drive, Richmond.
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a consulting
services agreement with a payment limit of$35,630 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., for
Parks Access and Safety Survey, through November 30, 1996. (Special District and Service
Area Funding)
C.60 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute amended Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreements with the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency and East Bay Regional
Park District to fund and construct the Iron Horse Trail in the Pleasant Hill BART Station
area. [Consider with Item C.85]
C.61 APPROVE the allocation of $226,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds for the Parkway Estates Affordable Homeownership Project; and AUTHORIZE the
Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute a CDBG Project Agreement with
Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond and Oakland Community
Housing,Inc.,and loan documents for this purpose.
C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to amend contracts
with the Family Stress Center and the West Coast Children's Center to increase the respective
amounts by$35,000 and$10,000 for continuing child welfare services therapeutic counseling
services through September 30, 1996.
C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract with
James Giacoma in the amount of$50,000 for appraisal services for the period September 1,
1996,through August 31, 1997.
Leases
C.64 AUTHORIZE the Director, General Services Department to execute a lease with E. D.
Dunivan et al for development and use of 800 Ferry Street, Martinez, by the Office of the
Public Defender.
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Other Actions
C.65 ADOPT resolution authorizing the Community Services Director, or designee, to request
credit for 572 days of attendance from the California Department of Education, Child
Development Division.
C.66 GRANT the expansion of the cable television license for Century Cable to include 3356
Hillcrest Road, San Pablo.
C.67 ACCEPT the report from the Treasurer-Tax Collector on County investments from April 1,
1996,through June 30, 1996.
C.68 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to carry forward $97,168 in unexpended FY 1994-1995
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds allocated to the City of San Pablo's
Housing Rehabilitation Program to the FY 1996-1997 Rehabilitation Program, and
AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to increase the spending limit for the FY
1996-1997 Program to reflect the increased funds.
C.69 RESCIND Resolution 96/291 and ADOPT revised Resolution approving and authorizing the
Chair or Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors; Director of Community Development; or Deputy
Director-Redevelopment to execute a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with California Rural
Home Mortgage Finance Authority for its Lease Purchase Mortgage Program, subject to
limitations and conditions; and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to
negotiate terms and conditions of the JPA consistent with this action.
C.70 APPROVE Plans and Specifications for an addition to the Animal Services Center, 4849
Imhoff Place, Martinez,.and DIRECT the Clerk to advertise for bids to be received on
September 12, 1996.
C.71 AMEND resolution No. 96/185 to authorize investment of District bond proceeds in
guaranteed investment contracts, as requested by the Lafayette Elementary School District.
C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to submit applications to the
California State Association of Counties for the 1996 Challenge Awards Program.
C.73 APPROVE proposed responses to the following reports from the 1995-1996 Grand Jury, as
recommended by the Internal Operations Committee:
Report No. 9612: "Business Operations of the Contra Costa County Employees
Retirement Board"
Report No. 9613: "Compliance and Review Committee Report"
C.74 APPROVE proposed response to Report No. 9607 from the 1995-96 Grand Jury: "Planning
Delays Children's Permanent Placement," as recommended by the Family and Human
Services Committee.
C.75 ADOPT resolution encouraging the State of California to restore the John Marsh Stone
House,as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
C.76 APPROVE the recommended list of prequalified voice/data cabling installation contractors;
APPROVE the Plans and Specifications for the installation of a voice/data communication
cabling distribution system for the Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project; and DIRECT the
Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received on September 12, 1996.
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Other Actions -Continued
C.77 APPROVE the Transportation Committee Report on the County's Compliance Checklist for
the Contra Costa Congestion Management Program.
C.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel to execute a settlement agreement and
release with the Hookston Group (Dan Helix, et al), and Haber Oil Products, Inc. [Consider
with Item C.86]
C.79 ACCEPT report from the County Assessor advising that the 1996-97 County Assessment Roll
in the amount of$67.8 billion has been delivered to the County Auditor.
C.80 AUTHORIZE the County Clerk to consolidate with the November 5, 1996, General Election
the elections of the City of San Pablo, City of Pittsburg,Mt. Diablo Medical Center,East Bay
Regional Park District(EBRPD), and AC Transit District.
C.81 DIRECT the Community Development Director to forward to the County Recorder and
Auditor a list of persons and premises to levy liens on the 199601997 tax bills for unpaid
collection charges(Richmond.Sanitary Service,Inc.).
Housing Authority
C.82 ADOPT resolution approving collection loss write-off in the amount of $10,329 for the
quarter ending June 30, 1996, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.
C.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Executive Director, Housing Authority, to enter into a
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Agreement with the Community
Development Department of Contra Costa County for the Rental Housing Rehabilitation
Program. [Consider with item C.56]
Redevelopment Agent
c.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to sign a
contract on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of$103,276 for construction
of median landscaping improvements at the intersection of Willow Pass Road and Port
Chicago Highway in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project area. (Redevelopment Funds)
[Consider with item C.55]
C.85 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Directors, Redevelopment Agency, to execute Amended
Joint Exercise of Power Agreements with the County of Contra Costa and the East Bay
Regional Park District (EBRPD) to fund and construct the Iron Horse Trail in the Pleasant
Hill BART Station Area. [Consider with item C.60]
C.86 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a settlement
agreement and release with the Hookston Group (Dan Helix, et al), and Haber Oil Products,
Inc. [Consider with item C.78]
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Correspondence
C.87 LETTER signed by property owners, Pleasanton area, referring to an application of Wilbert
Perry to subdivide his property on Johnston Road, Pleasanton, and requesting the imposition
of a condition for a grant of easement on the west side of the creek through the Perry property.
REFER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
C.88 LETTER from the Contra Costa Council, Industrial Association, Council of Industries, the
Western States Petroleum Association, the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, and the
California Contractors Alliance expressing their support for SB 1889 (Calderon)which would
enable Contra Costa County to become a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the
Risk Management Plan (RMP). REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND HEALTH
SERVICES DIRECTOR.
C.89 LETTER from the Board of Directors, Bettencourt Ranch Homeowners Association, advising
of their review and opposition of the Dame' Construction Company's plans for the detention
basin area entitled "Private Park. REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Consent Items of Board Members -None
Informationterns-None
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JIM ROGERS.RICM401 0 CALENDAR FOR TME BOARD OF WIPERVISORs JEFF SMrrH
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MDISTRCr SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DeSAULNIER,ooNa>RD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND
tMDISTRICT BOARD CKUSERS.ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TOM TORLAKSON.RIsrsWRG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553.1229 0510) 335-1900
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
TUESDAY
AUGUST 13, 1996
Consent Ztems
C.90 APPROVE the proposed response to Report No. 9605 from
the 1995-96 Grand Jury: "Child Care Center Public
Works Department."
C.91 AUTHORIZE the Real Property Division to proceed to
acquire additional property rights required for the
Sandy Cove Lane slide repair project, Bay Point area.
C.92 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment
to execute a contract with Emmanuel R. Ungson for
Economic Development Project Manager Services.
POSTED: A gus 8, 96
By:
eputy Clerk
JIM ROGERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JEFF SMITH
,ST DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
JEFF SMITH,MARTINEZ
2ND DISTRICT AND FOR
GAYLE BISHOP,SAN RAMON PHIL BATCHELOR
3RD DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DeSAULNIER,CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND
4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS,ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TOM TORLAKSON,PrTTsBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510) 335-1900
5TH DISTRICT
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
TUESDAY
AUGUST 13, 1996
Consent Items
C.90 APPROVE the proposed response to Report No. 9605 from
the 1995-96 Grand Jury: "Child Care Center Public
Works Department. "
C. 91 AUTHORIZE the Real Property Division to proceed to
acquire additional property rights required for the
Sandy Cove Lane slide repair project, Bay Point area.
C.92 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment
to execute a contract with Emmanuel R. Ungson for
Economic Development Project Manager Services.
C.93 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with Bill D.
Burr, M.D. , to increase the payment limit to $135,720
for professional medical administration. services
through October 31, 1996. (Third party funds)
C.94 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with the East
Bay Perinatal Council to increase the payment limit to
$219, 463 for case management services through September
30, 1996. (State funds)
POSTED: August 9, 1996
By:
Deput Clerk
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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 CHAMBERS,ROOM 105 AND COUNTY COUNSEL'S
CONFERENCE ROOM(9TH FLOOR),ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
TUESDAY,August 13, 1996,8:30 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR August 13,1996 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1 Agency Negotiators:Leslie Knight, Kathleen Ito,and Keith Fleming(IEDA).
Emnlovee Organizations:Contra Costa County Employees'Assoc.,Local No. 1,AFSCME Locals
512 and 2700;Calif.Nurses Assoc.(CNA);SEIU and Social Services Union Local#535;C.C.C.
Appraiser's Assn.; District Attorneys Inspectors Assoc.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.(DSA); United Prof.
Firefighters,Local 1230;Contra Costa Physicians Union;Western Council of Engineers;and
Teamsters Local 315.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
TITLE: County Agricultural commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures.
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS,TITLES:
1 Public Defender
D. EXISTING LITIGATION-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL..(LITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY
INITIATED. GOV. CODE,F4 54956.9(A).CASES:
1. Ronald Singleton v.Contra Costa County, Sup.Ct.No.C94-05371
2. Valerie Jones v. Contra Costa County,Sup. Ct. No.C95-02616
3. Helix, et al., v. Southern Pacific Trans.Co., et al.,U.S.D.C.,North, Dist. No.C92-2312
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION(b)OF SECTION 54956.9,POTENTIAL CASES:
1 §54956.9,(b)(1)&(3)(B)-Three,one involving disputed incidents of departmental ADA
employment accommodations and another involving disputed incidents of supervisorial
employment conditions.
F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION(b)OF SECTION 54956.9, POTENTIAL CASES:
1. §54956.9,(b)(1)&(3)(13)(E)-One. Involving threats of litigation outside of open and public
meetings on specific matters within the responsibility of the County.
G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pror)erty: Los Medanos Community Hosptial located at 2311 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg.
Negotiating Parties: Los Medanos Community Hospital District(Member Bd.of Directors)and Contra
Costa County(Health Services Director&Chief Financial Officer)
Under Negotiation: If any instructions are given to County negotiators,they will concern both price
and terms of payment.
RWOTICL-SMAUGUSTI 3,WPD
SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-20402
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1996
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.37 DELETED.
C.53 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director to execute
a contract amendment with the United Council of Spanish Speaking
Organizations, Inc., (UCSSO), for transportation services for people with
HIV to and from health care appointments. (Ayes: I II IV V ; NOES:
III; Absent/Abstain: none) Supervisor Bishop requested staff to report in
September on UCSSO.
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 APPROVED the recommendations of the County Administrator Nos. 1
through 11 and 13 through 15 that included closing the public hearing
and adoption of the 1996-97 Recommended Budget, as amended;
REQUESTED the Community Services Director to provide the Board
with a continuing report on the Department and DIRECTED staff to
consider all possible funding sources (grants) that could forestall or bring
about further efforts to rehire layed off personnel and restore the Energy
and Weatherization Unit; ADOPTED Resolution No. 96/375
that included the laying-off of employees effective September 1, 1996;
REFERRED to the Finance Committee the issue of securing grants,
identifying fiscal resources, and leveraging grant monies with the school
districts and the cities for services provided by the Probation Department.
(Ayes: I II V ; Noes: III IV ; Absent/Abstain: None)
REQUESTED the County Administrator to report to the Board should the
$500,000 anticipated in grant funds not be available to maintain the $25.3
million (excluding the Safe Futures money) Budget of the Probation
Department and to recommend where/how that deficit is to be recovered;
REQUESTED the County Administrator to list on the September 10,
1996, Board Agenda consideration of adopting a position on Proposition
217 that would continue the highest tax rates of 10 and 11% on the
highest income residents, with the proceeds of these higher tax brackets
being apportioned among various local government agencies. (Ayes: I II
III IV V; Noes/Absent/Abstain: None)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 DELETED to be relisted on September 10, 1996, consideration of the
Public Defender's Report on departmental performance.
D.2 REFERRED to the Spay and Neuter Task Force the proposal for a
microchip program for the Animal Services Department with instructions
to the Task Force to meet with all parties to discuss concerns and the
issues presented and report to the Board in six weeks. (Ayes: I III IV;
Noes: II V; Absent/Abstain: None)
D.3 No action was taken on the recommendations of Supervisor Bishop to
approve the release and public distribution of all documents relating to
confidential settlement agreements.
DA DIRECTED the County Administrator to assemble a team of individuals
from the Growth Management and Economic Development Agency,
County Counsel, General Services, and appropriate departments to
provide analysis of alternative sources of power from the Modesto
Irrigation District or other possible power providers, as instructed by the
Board; and DIRECTED the County Administrator to provide a status
report to the Board on this issue at the September 10, 1996, Board
meeting.
D.6 CONTINUED to the September 10, 1996, Board meeting the
consideration of adoption of an ordinance authorizing a special election
for a special tax to provide funding for extended services for County
Service Area M-29, Dougherty Valley; and consideration of adoption of a
resolution accepting the tentative report and fixing a public hearing to
consider assessing a benefit assessment for County Service Area M-29;
Dougherty Valley. (AYES: III IV VII; NOES: None; ABSENT: I;
ABSTAIN: None)
D.9 REFERRED to the Internal Operation Committee the proposed responses
to Report #9608, "Human Resources Department - Project Positions,"
from the 1995-96 Grand Jury; and DIRECTED County Counsel to
correspond with the Grand Jury regarding the status of the County's
response. (AYES: I III IV; NOES: None; ABSENT: II V; ABSTAIN:
None)
D.10 APPROVED the recommendations of the Better Government Task Force
regarding the criteria for selection of Public Information Advisers, the
process to be followed to mediate disputes regarding access to
information, the future role of the Task Force, and the appointment of
Public Information Advisers; and AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of
Supervisors, to send a letter of appreciation to Beth A.Grimm for
accepting the commitment of a Public Information Advisor position.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS (Contd.)
D.11 PUBLIC COMMENT - The following persons addressed the Board:
Larry Lee Stambaugh, Contra Costa County resident, commented on and
presented written material on the issue of oaths of office; and Sheila
Trokey, AFRA, Antioch, commented on the Social Services Department
and the Foster Child Care Program.
D.12 CONTINUED to September 10, 1996, consideration of a report from the
Community Development Director on the status of agreements between
the Kensington Community Services and Bay View Refuse and Recycling,
Inc., and the County for the provision of solid waste and recycling
services in the Kensington area; and REQUESTED that staff and the
parties involved continue the process that has been on-going relative to a
franchise agreement and memorandum of understanding.
D.13 UPHELD the Contra Costa County Planning Commission's decision
approving Final Development Plan (County File DP953089) and Land Use
Permit (County File #LP952099) and DENIED the appeal of Gene DeMar
and Kathleen Van Winckel and Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees
and Bartenders Union, Local 2850, AFL-CIO (Union); ADOPTED the
Negative Declaration (Exhibit A) prepared for this project as adequate and
complete; APPROVED the Final Development Plan application
#DP953089 and Land Use Permit #LP952099 with conditions as
amended; ADOPTED the findings contained in Commission Resolution
#12-1996 and in this Board Order as the basis for the Board-action; and
DIRECTED staff to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk.
(AYES: I III V IV; NOES: None; ABSENT: II; ABSTAIN: None)
D.14 APPROVED staff recommendations and FOUND the environmental
documentation prepared for this project as adequate; DENIED the appeal
of the applicant, Lloyd Tyler; UPHELD the decision of the Contra Costa
Planning Commission on the application for a variance to establish a six
(6) foot front yard setback (where 20 feet is required) for off-street
parking in order to convert an existing garage into a living room and
bathroom. (County File #1039-95 VR), East Richmond Heights area; and
ADOPTED the finding contained in Resolution 14-1996 as the basis for
the Board's action. (AYES: I III IV; NOES: None; ABSENT: II V;
ABSTAIN: None)
D.15 AWARDED contract for the Discovery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project to the lowest bidder, Conco-West, Inc. (AYES: I III V IV;
NOES: None; ABSENT: II; ABSTAIN: None)
CLOSED SESSION: The Board took the following reportable action in closed
session:
CS.1 The Chair announced the appointment of Ed Meyer as the new
Agriculture Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures, and
indicated that the vote in closed session was as follows:. AYES: I IV V
II; NOES: III; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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URGENCY ITEMS: None.
ADJOURNMENTS:
AJ.1 The Board of Supervisors adjourned the August 13, 1996, meeting in
honor of the memory of Rollie Mullins, a dedicated community leader,
whose efforts were instrumental to the success of the Battered Women's
Alternative in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor
Bishop.
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