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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 17,1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Correspondence
C.77 LETTER dated August 21, 1996, from Bill Clinton, President of the
United States, The White House, Washington, D.C., commenting on his
decision to sign the Welfare Reform Bill and his concerns with certain
provisions of the legislation he is determined to fix.
**** REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
C.78 LETTER dated August 30, 1996, from Al Prince, President, Board of
Directors, Los Medanos Community Hospital District, 2311 Loveridge
Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565, regarding a proposal by Contra Costa County
to lease the first floor of the Los Medanos Community Hospital.
""REFERRED**REFERRED TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR AND
GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
C.79 LETTER dated August 30, 1996, from Gary Freschi, Administrator, West
Contra Costa Unified School District, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond,
CA 94801-3135, advising that the City of Richmond has applied for
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) status as provided by SB 1082
permitting the consolidation of several environmental regulatory programs
with one CUPA, and of administrative difficulties that could be incurred
by the school district having to deal with two CUPAs.
""REFERRED**REFERRED TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR AND
THE CITY OF RICHMOND
C.80 RESOLUTION 03-96 adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners,
Orinda Fire Protection District, and RESOLUTION 96.4 adopted by the
Board of Commissioners, Moraga Fire Protection Districts into a single
district called the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District.
""REFERRED**REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendations as
noted (****) are approved.
c.c.County Administrator
Social Services Director t hereby certify that this is a true and eorrecteopy of
Health Services Director an action take and entered"the minutes Of the
General Services Director Board Of Sup vis0 On t dat shown.
The City of Richmond ATTESTED: .74 /9
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
LAFCO Of Supervisors and C unty Administrator
Correspondents -t—
Deputy
tDeputy
West Contra Costa Unified School District
1108 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, California 94801-3135
Gary Freschi,Administrator Telephone: (510)620-2063
Facilities Planning&Development R E C E� 0190
August 30, 1996 = S _ 5 1996
FA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS-
CONTRA COSTA CO.
Supervisor Jeff Smith, Cahir
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
651 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
RE: SB 1082
Contra Costa County Health Services Department- Environmental Health Division
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Application
Dear Supervisor Smith:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District has over fifty schools and sites located in Contra
Costa County. We are presently regulated by Contra Costa Health Services Department,
Environmental Health Division(CCCHSD) and have a very successful history of working with
them.
It is my understanding that SB 1082 was enacted to consolidate six environmental regulatory
programs within one Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and that the city of Richmond
has applied for CUPA status to administer these programs within their jurisdiction.
As a member of the regulated community with many sites spread throughout West County,
separating Richmond from Contra Costa would create serious administrative difficulties for the
school district and would appear to be contrary to the intent of SB 1082 in terms of having to deal
with two CUPA's.
The CCCHSD has responded numerous times to schools in West County for chemical releases,
odor complaints and other hazardous material issues. CCCHSD's technical background and
extensive experience has helped to ensure the health and safety of children, teachers and staff.
CCCHSD has saved the district money and has managed hazardous materials incidents and
regulatory oversight in a way that has maximized health and safety, along with regulatory
compliance.
CCCHSD has helped our district with chemical storage for safety, regarding chemical
compatibility and earthquake proofing.
August 30, 1996
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Mr. Jim Gallagher from the Environmental Health Division conducted a pilot study for lead in
schools in the city of Richmond. This type of study and its benefit for the students' health and
safety would probably not be available from CCCHSD should Richmond be granted CUPA
status.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to discuss this with me further,please do not
hesitate to call my office.
Sincerely,
Gary F schi
Administrator
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cc: Santiago Wood, Deputy Superintendent,WCCUSD