HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 09221998 - AGENDA JIM ROGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JIM ROGERS
B.D
GAYLE B. ILKEMA
ist DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES, AND PHIL BATCHELOR
3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DeSAULNIER AND
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (925)335-1900
5th DISTRICT
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 22, 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 - "Worry is wasting today's time to clutter up tomorrow's
opportunities with yesterday's troubles!" - Anonymous
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 4 - 13) - Items removed from this Section
will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
10:05 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PRESENTATION by the Mental Health Commission/Advisory Board of their 1997-98
Annual Report. (Herb Putnam, Chair)
P.2 PRESENTATION by Leo Perata, United Way, and Suzanne Scott, Combined Health Appeal,
on behalf of the Combined Charities Campaign, to kick off the 1998 Charity Drive. (Ed
Meyer, Agricultural Commissioner)
P.3 PRESENTATION recognizing several auto repair shops which have qualified as "Green
Businesses" as a part of Pollution Prevention Week. Presented in cooperation with the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Solid Waste Authority. (Robin Bedell-Waite,
Health Services Department)
PA PRESENTATION of County Service Award to Fred Canale for 30 years of service in the
Private Industry Council. (Art Miner, Private Industry Council)
10:40 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.2 CONSIDER supporting efforts to ban the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in
gasoline and supporting measures to prevent MTBE in the water supply, as recommended by
Supervisors Gerber and DeSaulnier.
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11:00 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for Minor Subdivision 10-97 and annexation of
the subdivision to County Service Area L-100; 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)
D.2 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at 1527 6th Street, Richmond, Doris Bums, owner, and to
consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-
6.428) (Steve Knight, Building Inspection Department)
D.3 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at 61 Beach Drive, Bay Point, John Torres, owner, and to
consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-
6.428) (Timothy Griffith, Building Inspection Department)
D.4 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at 81 Harbor Drive, Bay Point, Leonard Goodson, owner, and
to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section
14-6.428) (Timothy Griffith, Building Inspection Department)
D.5 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at 11 Poinsettia Avenue, Bay Point, Alex Dongallo, owner,
and to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code
Section 14-6.428) (Timothy Griffith, Building Inspection Department)
D.6 HEARING to consummate purchase of real property located at 800 Ferry Street, Martinez.
(Steve Van Horn, Leasing Agent)
D.7 HEARING on the proposed revision of the Bay Point Area of Benefit. (Martin Lysons, Public
Works Department)
11:40 A.M.
D.8 HEARING, pursuant to Government Code Section 30061(c)(1), on the request of the Sheriff,
pursuant to Government Code Section 30061 (b)(3), for continued use by the Office of the
Sheriff of Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds (front line law enforcement funds);
APPROVE the Sheriffs request to continue the Department's helicopter program, initiated in
FY 1996-97, using Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds. (Warren E. Rupf, Sheriff-
Coroner)
12:00 P.M.
D.9 CONSIDER report from the County Administrator, Health Services Director, and Chief,
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, on the feasibility of integrating fire paramedics
and private ambulance services into a single system. (County Administrator)
12:30 P.M.
Closed Session
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2:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.10 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.11 HEARING to consider objections to the assessment roll of Reclamation District 830 and the
assessment valuations therein. (Victor Westman, County Counsel)
D.12 CONSIDER proposed Tassajara Agricultural Preservation Agreement and report thereon from
the Community Development Director and the Agricultural Commissioner. (Catherine
Kutsuris, Community Development Department and Ed Meyer, Agricultural Commissioner)
3 (09-22-1998)
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 Transportation 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.
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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 09-28-1998 9:00 A.M. See above
Finance Committee 10-05-1998 9:00 A.M. See above
Transportation Committee 10-05-1998 10:30 A.M. See above
Water Committee 10-05-1998 1:30 P.M. See above
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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.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL NOT MEET ON SEPTEMBER 29 , 1998 .
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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 Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., for the EI
Portal overlay and bike route project, EI Sobrante area. (Funding: 42% Measure C, 38%
AB434, 9% Transportation Development Act, 5% SB300 and 6% Road Funds.)
C.2 APPROVE Dimm Way slide repair project, and DETERMINE the project to be a California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1C Categorical Exemption, Richmond area.
(Funding: 20% FEMA Funds, 80% Local Road Funds)
C.3 APPROVE the Wildcat Creek desilting project, and DETERMINE the project to be a
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 4G Categorical Exemption, Richmond
area. (Funding: 58% Flood Control Zone 7 and 42% FEMA)
CA 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 and 12% Local Funds)
C.5 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 and 12% Local Funds)
C.6 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 and 12% local funds for the Bollinger Canyon road
slide; 75% Federal Emergency Management Funds and 25% State funds for the remaining
projects)
C.7 APPROVE traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Port Chicago Highway, Bay
Point area.
C.8 APPROVE a traffic resolution establishing a 4-way STOP on Willow Lake Road at Beaver
Lane, Discovery Bay area.
Engineering Services
C.9 SUB 8118: ACCEPT offer of dedication for drainage purposes for subdivision being
developed by Western Pacific Housing—Glen View LLC, Pacheco area.
C.10 SUB 8118: ACCEPT grant deed of development rights (scenic easement) for subdivision
being developed by Western Pacific Housing— Glen View LLC, Pacheco area.
C.11 SUB 8118: APPROVE the final map and subdivision agreement for subdivision being
developed by Western Pacific Housing—Glen View LLC, Pacheco area.
C.12 SUB 7387: ACCEPT grant deed of developments rights (scenic easement) for subdivision
being developed by Alamo Highlands, LLC, Alamo area.
C.13 SUB 7387: APPROVE the final map and subdivision agreement for subdivision being
developed by Alamo Highlands, LLC., Alamo area.
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Engineering Services - Continued
C.14 MS 15-97: ACCEPT grant deed of development rights (creek structure setback at Alhambra
Valley Road) for minor subdivision being developed by Tom Powers, Martinez area.
C.15 MS 15-97: ACCEPT grant deed of development rights (creek structure setback at Pereira
Ranch Road) for minor subdivision being developed by Tom Powers, Martinez area.
C.16 MS 15-97: APPROVE deferred right-of-way agreement along Bear Creek Road for minor
subdivision being developed by Tom Powers, Martinez area.
C.17 MS 15-97: APPROVE deferred right-of-way agreement along Alhambra Valley Road for
minor subdivision being developed by Tom Powers, Martinez area.
C.18 MS 15-97: APPROVE the parcel map for minor subdivision being developed by Tom
Powers, Martinez area.
C.19 SUB 8174: APPROVE the final map and subdivision agreement for subdivision being
developed by Cherry Lane Associates, Ltd., Walnut Creek area.
C.20 SUB 8174: ACCEPT grant deed of development rights (Lot 9, Valley Oak dripline) for
subdivision being developed by Cherry Lane Associates, Ltd.,Walnut Creek area.
C.21 SUB 8174: ACCEPT grant deed of developments rights (graded slope, Lots 1 through 4) for
subdivision being developed by Cherry Lane Associates, Ltd., Walnut Creek area.
C.22 SUB 8174: ACCEPT grant deed of developments rights (prohibiting further subdivision of
Lots 9 and 10) for subdivision being developed by Cherry Lane Associates, Ltd., Walnut
Creek area.
Special Districts & County Airports
C.23 APPROVE declaration of emergency for repairs to the Tice Creek Flood Control Channel,
Walnut Creek area.
C.24 APPROVE Right-of-Way Contract; ACCEPT Grant Deed; and AUTHORIZE payment of
$160,000 to James Patrick and Edith Elizabeth Brannon for property rights needed for
Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill area. (Funding: Zone 3B)
C.25 APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding between the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard
Abatement District (CHAD) and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District for the repair of a damaged storm drainage facility at the Canyon Lakes
County Club, San Ramon area. (Funding: Drainage Area 75A)
Statutory Actions -None
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.26 DENY claims of D. Covalt; D. Frank; M. Orona et al; and H. Willett; and DENY the
amended claim of J. Silveira.
Hearing Dates -None
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Honors & Proclamations
C.27 ADOPT resolution honoring Marybeth Carter for her outstanding leadership and dedication to
the Rape Crisis Center and for her ongoing contributions in the field of sexual and domestic
violence, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
C.28 ADOPT resolution proclaiming October as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Contra
Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Ordinances
C.29 ADOPT ordinance, introduced September 15, 1998, regarding Building Permits for Oil
Refineries and Chemical Plants.
Appointments & Resignations
C.30 REAPPOINT the following Private Industry Council members: Carolyn Graham, Business
Representative; Ronald Wetter, Business Representative; Joe Goglio, Labor Representative;
Cara Rubinstein Hoxie, Rehabilitation Representative; ACCEPT the resignation of Stephanie
Ferguson from the Private Industry Council; APPOINT the following to the Private Industry
Council and to the Private Industry Council, Inc., a non-profit organization; Edward Thorpe,
Business Representative; Jo Tieslau, Business Representative; Linda Best, Economic
Development Representative; Dr. Joseph Ovick, Education Representative; and REMOVE
Beth Lee, Stephanie Ferguson and Alan Newell from the Private Industry Council, Inc.,
effective September 30, 1998, as recommended by the Council.
C.31 REAPPOINT Mark Wille, M.D., and Krista Farey, M.D., as the physician members of the
Contra Costa Health Plan Joint Conference Committee, as recommended by the Contra Costa
Health Plan Medical Director.
C.32 APPOINT Arnie Kasendorf to fill the vacancy in the Local Committee (Richmond) category
on the Advisory Council on Aging, as recommended by the Council.
C.33 APPOINT Matthew Berry, James Chan, Shamar Lewis, and Caitlin Mino as At-Large
members and Matt Robertson as an At-Large Alternate to the Countywide Youth
Commission; and REAPPOINT Michelle Balovich, Kristen Cass, Scott Hazard, Jennifer
Howitt, Matt Smith and Kristjan Vaca as At-Large members of the Countywide Youth
Commission, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1998 - 1999 FY
C.34 AUTHORIZE the release of$60,950 from the reserve/designation in the District Attorney's
Family Support/Excess SEIF Revenue Fund (Fund 112800) into the fund balance in Fund
112800, District Attorney Family Support/Excess Revenue; APPROVE appropriation and
revenue adjustments for the purchase of a Voice Response System (VRU); and APPROVE
and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Services Officer to issue a purchase order contract to
Voicepro in the amount of$60,950 for the VRU System.
C.35 Sheriff/Office of Emergency Services (0362.): AUTHORIZE an additional $316,000 in
Federal Department of Energy (DOE) grant revenues and APPROPRIATE to provide for
renovation of a vehicle into a Mobile Command Center.
C.36 Public Defender (0243)/Plant Acquisition (0111): TRANSFER appropriations in the amount
of$1,200 from the Public Defender to Plant Acquisition for a change order on the 800 Ferry
Street Project, Martinez.
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Appropriation Adjustments - 1998 - 1999 FY - Continued
C.37 Sheriff(0255): APPROPRIATE $157,500 in new revenue from civil process assessment fees
and APPROPRIATE for the Civil Vehicle Equipment Program.
C.38 AUTHORIZE the release of$188,780 from the reserve/designation in the District Attorney's
Family Support/Excess SEIF Revenue Fund (Fund 112800) into the fund balance in Fund
112800, District Attorney Family Support/Excess Revenue; APPROVE appropriation and
revenue adjustments for the purchase of upgrading the Family Support File Management
System and converting existing files; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing
Services Officer to issue a purchase order contract to Document Control Solutions in the
amount of$188,780 for upgrading the File Management System and converting existing files.
C.39 APPROVE adjustments to close out the 1997-98 County Budget and APPROVE final
adjustments to the 1998-99 County budget including appropriations, revenues, reserves and
fund balances.
C.40 APPROVE adjustments to close out the 1997-98 Special District Budgets and APPROVE
final adjustments to the 1998-99 Special District Budgets including appropriations, revenues,
reserves and fund balances.
Legislation -None
Personnel Actions
C.41 ADD two 40/40 Child Nutrition Food Services Transporter-Project positions in the
Community Services Department. (State and Federal Funds)
C.42 INCREASE the hours of ten Head Start Teacher I-Project positions from 30/40 to 40/40 in the
Community Services Department. (Federal Funds)
C.43 ADD five 30/40 Head Start Teacher II-Project positions and CANCEL five 40/40 Head Start
Head Teacher positions in the Community Services Department. (Salary Offset)
C.44 ADD six 40/40 Head Start Teacher II-Project positions and CANCEL six Head Start
Disabilities Coordinator-Project positions; ABANDON the class of Head Start Disabilities
Coordinator-Project in the Community Services Department. (Salary Offset)
C.45 ADD two 40/40 Account Clerk-Experienced Level positions in the Health Services
Department. (Third Party Revenues)
C.46 CANCEL one Clerk-Senior Level position and ADD one Secretary-Journey Level position in
the Health Services Department. (Miscellaneous Health Projects)
C.47 INCREASE the hours of one Public Health Nurse from 20/40 to 32/40 in the Health Services
Department. (Elimination of Overtime)
C.48 ADD one 40/40 Institutional Services Aide position in the Health Services Department. (Third
Party Revenue, Elimination of Temporary Salaries)
C.49 INCREASE the hours of one Clerk-Senior Level from 20/40 to 32/40 in the Health Services
Department. (Third Party Revenue, Elimination of Temporary Salaries)
C.50 ADD one Clerk-Experienced Level (permanent-intermittent) in the Health Services
Department. (Third Party Revenues)
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Personnel Actions - Continued
C.51 RECLASSIFY one Clerical Supervisor position to Ambulatory Care Clinic Coordinator
position in the Health Services Department. (Realignment Revenue)
C.52 ADD one 40/40 Mental Health Program Supervisor in the Health Services Department.
(Realignment Revenue)
C.53 ADD one Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Public Health Division of the Health
Services Department. (Miscellaneous Health Projects)
C.54 INCREASE the hours of one Eligibility Work Specialist position from 24/40 to 32/40 and
DECREASE the hours of one Eligibility Work Specialist position from 40/40 to 32/40 in the
Social Service Department. (No Additional Cost)
C.55 CANCEL one Adult Services Liaison Specialist position and ADD one Social Casework
Specialist I position in the Social Service Department. (State and Federal Funds)
C.56 DECREASE the hours of one vacant Social Service Program Assistant from 40/40 to 25/40 in
the Social Service Department. (Salary Savings)
C.57 ADD 14 Eligibility Work Specialist positions; 34 Social Service Program Assistants; nine
Eligibility Work Supervisor I positions; nine Clerk-Experienced Level positions; four Clerk-
Senior Level positions; one Clerical Supervisor position; one Social Service Program Analyst
position and one Social Service Division Manager position. (CalWORKS/MediCal Funds)
C.58 ADD four Social Casework Specialist I positions; one Social Work Supervisor II position;
two Clerk-Senior Level positions; and three Social Service Program Assistant positions in the
Social Service Department. (State and Federal Funds)
C.59 ADD three Social Work Supervisor II positions; 16 Social Casework Specialist positions; and
six Clerk-Senior Level positions; and INCREASE the hours of one vacant Social Casework
Specialist II position from 20/40 to 40/40 in the Social Service Department. (State and Federal
Funds)
C.60 ADD one Social Service Program Analyst position in the Social Service Department. (State
and Federal Funds)
C.61 ADD one Area Agency on Aging Staff Assistant II position in the Social Service Department.
(Federal Funds)
C.62 ADD one Personnel Services Assistant II position in the Social Service Department. (State
and Federal Funds)
C.63 CANCEL two 40/40 Registered Nurse positions and ADD four 40/40 Licensed Vocational
Nurse positions in the Health Services Department. (Miscellaneous Health Projects)
C.64 ADD one 40/40 Clerk-Senior Level position and CANCEL one vacant Account Clerk-
Advanced Level position in the Administration Bureau of the Sheriff-Coroner's Office. (Cost
Savings)
C.65 ADD one 40/40 Network Administrator I position and CANCEL one vacant Information
Systems Programmer/Analyst IV position in the Sheriffs Department. (Cost Savings)
C.66 ADD one 40/40 Lead Detention Services Worker position and CANCEL one vacant Lead
Cook position in the Sheriff's Department. (Cost Savings)
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Personnel Actions - Continued
C.67 ADD one 40/40 Deputy Sheriff position in the City of Lafayette for traffic enforcement. (Paid
by the City of Lafayette)
C.68 INCREASE the hours of one vacant Senior Emergency Planning Coordinator position from
30/40 to 40/40 in the Sheriff s Office of Emergency Services. (Budgeted)
C.69 ADD one Clerk-Experienced Level position in the General Services Department. (Budgeted.
Offset with discontinuance of a contract)
C.70 ADOPT resolution implementing an extended salary range for the hourly-paid class of Deputy
Sheriff- Per Diem. (Budgeted Funds - Cost Neutral)
C.71 ADD one 40/40 Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Building Inspection Department.
(Fee Revenue)
C.72 ADD one 40/40 Lead Stationary Engineer position in the General Services Department.
(Budgeted)
C.73 ADD two Electronic Equipment Technician positions in the General Services Department.
(Charges to Customers)
C.74 ADD two 40/40 Carpenter positions in the General Services Department. (Charges to
Customers)
C.75 ADOPT resolution to amend Resolution No. 94/417 and REALLOCATE the salary of Board
of Supervisors' Assistant on the salary schedule. (Budgeted)
C.76 ESTABLISH the class of Library Literacy Director and TRANSITION one Library Literacy
Director-Project position to the new class in the Library. (No Additional Cost)
C.77 ESTABLISH the class of Library Literacy Specialist and TRANSITION one Library Literacy
Specialist-Project (28/40) position to the new class in the Library. (No Additional Cost)
C.78 TRANSITION one Clerk-Senior Level Project position to Clerk-Senior Level in the Library.
(No Additional Cost)
C.79 RECLASSIFY one Administrative Services Assistant III position to Administrative Services
Officer in the Probation Department. (Budgeted)
C.80 ADD one Information Systems Specialist I in the Library. (Budgeted)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following
agencies for receipt of funds and/or services:
C.81 ADOPT resolution authorizing specific individuals to execute an application on behalf of
Contra Costa County and file it with the State Office of Emergency Services for the purpose
of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under P.L. 93-288, as amended by the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial
assistance under the Natural Disaster Assistance Act.
C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept
California State Library funding for Project Second Chance in the amount of$44,788 for the
period July 1, 1998, through June 30, 1999. (Local Match is Budgeted)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.83 AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
the County Redevelopment Agency in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for transportation
planning services for Fiscal Year 1998-99. (Redevelopment Funds) (See Item C.120)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following
parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with California Check Cashing Stores for the storage and distribution of Food
Stamp Coupons for Contra Costa County which will alter the rate at which the County
reimburses the contractor and which will guarantee the viability of the distribution system.
(No new fiscal impact)
C.85 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Tracey Rattray to increase the contract payment limit by $1,996 to a new
payment limit of $43,414 to allow continued consultation and technical assistance to the
Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board through February 28, 1999. (8.3% State,
91.7% County Funds)
C.86 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Patricia Spohn, 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.87 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Jane S. Vinson, Ph.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.88 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Walden House in the amount of$36,740 to provide dual diagnosis social rehabilitation
residential services through July 31, 1999. (County/Realignment)
C.89 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Vista Staffing Solutions in the amount of$168,000 for physician registry services for the
period October 1, 1998, through September 30, 1999. (Enterprise I Budget, Third Party
Revenues)
C.90 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Joyce A. Adriance in the amount of$38,400 for consultation and training services at the
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center with regard to the Professional Assault Response
Training team through August 31, 1999. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.91 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Robert DeCesare in the amount of$89,620 for consultation and technical assistance with
department fiscal matters for the period October 1, 1998, through September 30, 1999.
(Enterprise I Budget)
C.92 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the Public Health Institute in the amount of $233,931 to provide consultation and
technical assistance to the Healthy Neighborhoods Project through June 30, 1999. (Grant
Funds)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.93 AMEND the July 28, 1998 Board Order (Subject: Authorization of Contract Amendments for
Mentoring Program Services) to withdraw authorization of contract amendment with New
Connections and increase the payment limit of contracts with Bay Area Community Resources
and Court Appointed Special Advocates by an additional $1,333 each for new contract totals
of$21,750 each. (State Funds)
C.94 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute
contracts for Head Start services as follows, through August 31, 1999: (Federal Funds)
Contractor Payment Limit
City of Martinez ^$29,000
Greater Richmond Social Services Corporation 29,000
TOTAL $58,000
C.95 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
contract with the County Office of Education with a payment limit of $214,325 for Job
Development and Placement Services through June 30, 1999. (Federal Funds)
C.96 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
contract with the City of Richmond to provide Job Development and Placement Services with
a payment limit of$73,835 through June 30, 1999. (Federal Funds)
C.97 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Vocational Training Agreement with the Center for Electronic Art to provide vocational
training to individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants for specified fees
and to execute amendment agreements as may be necessary to comply with changes in federal
and state regulations, through June 30, 1999. (Federal Funds)
C.98 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement with the Regents of the California State University at Sacramento, Office of
Regional and Continuing Education, in the amount of$37,700 to provide on-site training for
Senior Employment Specialists and Employment Specialists for the period October 1, 1998,
through June 30,1999. (State and Federal Funds)
C.99 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to execute a contract amendment
with Economic and Planning Systems for technical services involving the Oakley
Incorporation, increasing the payment limit by $3,000 from $24,000 to $27,000 and extending
the term of the contract from June 30, 1998, to September 30, 1998. (Budgeted)
C.100 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County's Purchasing Services Manager to sign a contract
with BI, Incorporated to provide an upgrade to the existing Jail Management System including
modifications for Year 2000 compliance. (Budgeted/Lease Purchase)
Leases
C.101 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Lease with Centurian Enterprises
for the premises at 333 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg, for use by the Health Services Department.
C.102 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Lease Amendment with
Richmond Townhouses Apartments Ltd., to extend the Lease tetra for the premises at 2999
Pullman Avenue, Richmond, for continued use by the Community Services Department.
C.103 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a License with the City of
Brentwood for a portion of the premises at 120 Oak Street, Brentwood, for use by the Private
Industry Council.
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Leases - Continued
C.104 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Lease with Second Baptist
Church, Martinez, for the use of 1020 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, by the Community Services
Department.
C.105 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Service to execute a Lease with Richard A. Wilson,
Kathleen A. Wilson, Charles S. O'Connor and Marilyn O'Connor for the premises at 4333
Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, for continued use by the Health Services Department.
Other Actions
C.106 AUTHORIZE submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development
Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Shelter Grant programs; and
AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the transmittal document.
C.107 APPROVE the allocation of$731,000 in FY 98/99 HOME Housing Development Assistance
Funds to Christian Church Homes of Northern California for the Antioch Hillcrest Terrace
Senior Housing Project and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to enter into
required legal documents for this purpose.
C.108 APPOINT in lieu of election those individuals who have filed declarations of candidacy for
specified offices where the number of candidates does not exceed the number required to be
elected.
C.109 APPROVE the Conflict of Interest Code of the Discovery Bay Community Services District,
as recommended by the County Counsel's Office.
C.110 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to carry forward $80,000 in unexpended FY 97/98
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Project Agreement 97-03 HSG
to CDBG Project Agreement 98-7 HSG for the City of San Pablo Housing Rehabilitation
Program, to increase the payment limit under CDBG Agreement 98-7 to $250,000 and to
reallocate $116,701 remaining from CDBG Agreement 97-03 HSG to the CDBG Housing
Development Assistance Fund.
C.1II AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to carry forward $135,820 in unexpended FY 97/98
funds allocated to the Neighborhood Preservation Program under CDBG Agreement 97-4
HSG to CDBG Agreement 98-5 for the FY 98/99 Neighborhood Preservation Program for the
rehabilitation of affordable housing.
C.112 ADOPT a position in support of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District's Benefit
Assessment increase and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to sign ballots approving
assessment increases on property owned by or under the control of Contra Costa County, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.113 DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to dispose of equipment and
vehicles no longer required for County activities.
C.114 AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Purchasing Services Manager to issue purchase order
contracts for various County departments for armored car services in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 annually with Loomis Fargo & Company, Richmond. (Budgeted)
C.115 APPROVE the recommendations of the Transportation Committee regarding the
reorganization of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Draft 1998 Regional
Transportation Plan.
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Other Actions - Continued
C.116 APPROVE the recommendations of the Transportation Committee on the reorganization of
the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee.
C.117 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee on the
proposed Children's Memorial Grove and Flag Project.
C.118 APPROVE a quitclaim to Ernest Cheonis for a grant deed of development rights (Lot 7 of
Subdivision 8118) on residential property at 217 Harrington Court, Alamo area.
Housing Authority
C.119 ACCEPT information regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa's
insurance.
Redevelopment Agency
C.120 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract with the Community
Development Department in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for transportation planning
services for Fiscal Year 1998-99. (Redevelopment Funds) (See item C.83)
Correspondence -None
Consent Items of Board Members -None
Information Items -None
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SUMMARY OF TEIE PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE TELE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACrIIES
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-2.402
TUESDAY, September 22, 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.25 DELETED to be relisted on October 6, 1998, approval of a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Canyon Lakes
Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GRAD) and the Contra Costa
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the
repair of a damaged storm drainage facility at the Canyon Lakes
Country Club, San Ramon area.
C.26 CORRECTED TO READ: DENY claims of D. Covalt; D. Frank;
M. Orona et al; and H. Willett; and DENY the amended claims of
R. and G. Salinas and J. Silveira.
C.85 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Tracey Rattray to increase the contract payment
limit by $1,966 to a new payment limit of$43,414 to allow
continued consultation and technical assistance to the Public and
Environmental Health Advisory Board through February 28, 1999,.
(8.3% State, 91.7% County Funds)
C.91 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Health Services Director to execute a contract with Robert DeCesare
in the amount of$89,620 for consultation and technical assistance
with department fiscal matters for the period October 1, 1998,
through September 30, 1999. (Enterprise I Budget)
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
PA DELETED presentation of County Service Award to Fred Canale
for 30 years of service in the Private Industry Council. ADOPTED
Resolution No. 98/458 proclaiming October as 'Breast Cancer
Awareness Month" in Contra Costa County. (Item C.28)
SHORT DISCUSSION T[Uffi: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 ADOPTED Resolution No. 98/484 as amended, supporting efforts at
the state and federal levels to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether
(MTBE) in the water supply. (AYES: I1, 111, IV and 1; NOES: V;
ABSENT: None: ABSTAIN: None)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges
for Minor Subdivision 10-97 and annexation of the subdivision to
County Service Area L-100; TABULATED the mailed in ballots;
DETERMINED no majority protest exists; ADOPTED Resolution
No. 98/483 determining charges, confirming the final report,
approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo
area. (AYES: III, IV, V and I; NOES: None; ABSENT: II;
ABSTAIN: None)
D.2 CLOSED the public hearing; CONSIDERED and CONFIRMED the
report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement
of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.410) at 1527
6th Street, Richmond, Doris Bums (Owner); 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 CLOSED the public hearing; CONSIDERED and CONFIRMED the
report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement
of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.410) at 61
Beach Drive, Bay Point, John Torres (Owner); 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.
DA CLOSED the public hearing; CONSIDERED and CONFIRMED the
report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement
of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.410) at 81
Harbor Drive, Bay Point, Leonard Roy Goodson (Owner); 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.5 CLOSED the public hearing; CONSIDERED and CONFIRMED the
report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement
of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.410) at 11
Poinsettia Ave., Bay Point, Alex Dongallo (Owner); 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.6 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 98/501 to
consummate the purchase and accept the Grant Deed for property at 800
Ferry Street, Martinez, CA.
D.7 CLOSED the public hearing on the revision of fees for the Bay
Point Area of Benefit; DETERMINED that a majority protest does
not exist; ADOPTED Resolution No. 98/482 regarding revision of
the Bay Point Area of Benefit; and ADOPTED Ordinance 98-40
revising the fees for the Bay Point Area of Benefit.
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D.8 CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED the continuation of the
Sheriffs Department's helicopter program using Supplemental Law
Enforcement Funds. (AYES: III, IV, V and I; NOES: II; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None)
D.9 CONTINUED to October 13, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. consideration of
the report from the County Administrator, Health Services Director,
and Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, on the
feasibility of integrating fire paramedics and private ambulance
services into a single system; DIRECTED the County
Administrator, Health Services Director and Chief, Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District, to report on issues raised today.
D.10 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following people presented testimony:
Walt Lautenberger, 3979 S. Peardale Drive, Lafayette, on County library
issues;
Al Simmons, 2936 Linden Ave, Berkeley, African-American Group Home
Association, on Black children in Black foster care families;
Faye M. Crosley, 2919 Mullens Drive, Richmond, African-American
Group Home Association, on foster care for Black children.
D.11 CLOSED the public hearing on the assessment roll of Reclamation
District No. 830, Jersey Island; APPROVED the assessment roll
and the assessment valuations therein.
D.12 CONSIDERED the reports from the Community Development Director,
and the Agricultural Commissioner on the proposed Tassajara Valley
Agricultural Preserve; DIRECTED the Community Development Director
to prepare for the Board's consideration on October 13, 1998, at 11:30
a.m., a report on issues including: a General Plan Amendment and Urban
Limit Line review; an environmental review process; additional funding
mechanisms for open space; and the proposed creation of an Ad Hoc
Committee to address these matters. (AYES: II, IV and I; NOES: III;
ABSENT: V; ABSTAIN: None)
DECLARED the Board's intent not to authorize General Plan Amendment
studies in the Tassajara area until further determination. (AYES: II, III, IV
and I; NOES: None; ABSENT: V; ABSTAIN: None)
AJ. I ADJOURNED today's meeting to the Contra Costa County Mayor's
Conference, hosted by the City of Lafayette, at 6:30 p.m. (Business
meeting) on Thursday, October 1, 1998, at the Lafayette United Methodist
Church, 955 Moraga Road, Lafayette; and at 7:30 p.m. (Dinner) at La
Fiesta Square Construction Site, Lafayette.
AJ. 2 ADJOURNED today's meeting to "Women in Politics", a live call-in
forum on Concord T.V. cable presented by the Concord Status of Women
Committee, on September 29, 1998, at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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REVISED 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, September 22, 1998, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR September 22, 1998 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS
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 SEN 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: 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. County Counsel
C. EXISTING LITIGATION-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
(LITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED. Gov. Code. § 54956.9(al.l
CASES
1. Hunsaker, et aL v. County of Contra Costa, et aL,U.S.D.C.N.D. No. C95-
1082MMC.
2. Wilhelmenia Denby v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. OAK 020623.
3. Acevedo, et aL v. County of Contra Costa, et aL, C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C97-
01622.
4. Michael Borgen v. Contra Costa County, et aL, C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C98-
01830.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT SU TO LITIGATION PURSUANTT SUBDIVISION
(B) OF SECTION 54956.9 POTENTIAL CAS—S:
1. § 54956.9(b)(1) & (3)(D)(E)-One. Involving threats of litigation outside of and in
open and public meetings on specific matters within the responsibility of the
County.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
State of California }
County of Contra Costa }
I, C. S. Turner hereby declare that I
am a citizen of the United States of America, over the age of
1S years; that acting for the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa I posted on
September 17 2998 , 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 qPDtamhar 77 , 1998 , a
copy of which is attached hereto.
DATED: September 17, 1998
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Deputy Clerk