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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09211993 - 1.51 /1S TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �`E..5E:.. Contra f FROM: Costa Phil Batchelor, County Administrator f '< p:.•.I� September 7 , 1993 r;:_ County DATE: a'.C�}�r+^ SUBJECT: THANK YOU LETTER FOR DONATION TO STATE FAIR EXHIBIT SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: AUTHORIZE the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute two letters to the City of Richmond and the Brentwood Economic Development Agency thanking them for their donation of $200 to help fund the California State Fair Exhibit. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: In April, the Contra Costa County Chambers of Commerce and the Board of Supervisors asked cities to assist with the California State Fair Exhibit by sending a contribution of $200 . The City of Richmond and Brentwood Economic Development Agency expressed their support for this worthwhile project by each sending a donation of $200 . The Contra Costa Chambers have provided substantial monetary support for this project over the past few years through their May mixer. In these hard economic times it is more important than ever that we continue to work together to provide the citizens of California and visitors with a quality exhibit which truly represents the beauty of and quality of life. in Contra Costa County. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: Ut RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES ACTION OF BOARD ON- SEP 21 1993APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE _UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED SEP 21 1993 Contact: PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CC: SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY .DEPUTY TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Eileen K. Bitten, Acting Director of Personnel Costa County 4•;a y•: DATE: September 21, 1993 SUBJECT: Health Plan SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)6 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Office of the County Administrator and the Department of Personnel to develop and issue a Request for Proposals for an additional health plan for eligible County employees and retirees. BACKGROUND - The 1st Choice Employee Benefits Trust has advised the County Administrator of the need to increase the premium for the 1st Choice Health Plan by 35% effective November 1, 1993. - This level of increase is unacceptable and will result in a financial hardship for the County, its employees and retirees. - There are no funds available for this level of increase. - It is prudent for the County to explore the marketplace to identify options available to supplement existing County-offered health plans in an effort to meet the health care needs of its employees and retirees at an affordable rate. - It is recognized that the County has an obligation to meet and confer with the employee representatives on the issue of health benefits prior to implementation of a plan for represented employees. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:/ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): ACTION OF BOARD ON SEP ZAPPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: 1,111,111,31 NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CONTACT: Eileen K. Bitten (6-4064) SEP 21 1993 CC: Personnel Department ATTESTED County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF County Counsel SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR By DEPUTY M382 (10/88) The Board of Supervisors Contra ClerklofthehBoard and County Administration BuildingCOSta County Administrator 651 Pine St., Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers, 1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop,3rd District Sunne Wright MCPeak 4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District Std=.`,�tii�T September 15, 1993 Don Russell City Manager Brentwood Economic Development 708 - 3rd Street Brentwood, CA 94513 Dear Mr. usse11 : On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, thank you for your contribution of $200 to help fund the California State Fair Exhibit. The exhibit, "Contra Costa on the Move, " was awarded a silver ribbon by this year' s judges at the State Fair. This was a worthwhile project and provided an opportunity for people throughout the state and visitors to California to get a glimpse of the quality of life in Contra Costa County. Once again, thank you for your participation. Sincerely, Ion Tom Torlakson, Chairman Board of Supervisors cc: Contra Costa County Chambers of Commerce a The Board of SupervisorsContra Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board and County Administration BuildingCOSta CountyAdministrator(510)646-2371 651 Pine St., Room 106 County Martinez, California 94553 Tom Powers,1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District *E L9F Gayle Bishop,3rd District Sunne Wright McPeak 4th District ;. \•,• Tom Torlakson,5th District September 15, 1993 Mayor George Livingston City of Richmond 2600 Barrett Avenue Richmond,)A 94804 Dear Mr. v'r ston: On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, thank you for your contribution of $200 to help fund the California State Fair Exhibit. The exhibit', "Contra Costa on the Move, " was awarded a silver ribbon by this year' s judges at the State Fair. This was a worthwhile project and provided ari opportunity for people throughout the State and visitors to California to get a glimpse of the quality of life in Contra Costa County. Once again, thank you for your participation. Sincerely, Tom Torlakson, Chairman Board of Supervisors cc: Contra Costa County Chambers of Commerce