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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09142004 - C29-C34 t-6009 FamAa� IN CELEBRATION OF MARK GAGLIARDI, RESOLUTION NO. 2004/473 NAMED LABOR ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR WHEREAS,on September 17,2004 Mark Gagliardi,Chief Steward of the Western U.S. for OPEIU Local 277, will be honored as Labor Activist of the Year by the Contra Costa County Central Labor Council and the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council,and it is appropriate at this time to highlight his many achievements and to extend to him the special recognition of the public; and WHEREAS, Mark was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 31, 1965, graduated from Punxsutawney, PA Area High School in 1983; and he served in the U.S. Navy from 1984-1989, training as a Hospital Corpsman,then later becoming an Operating Room Technician,worked at the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland,California for five years;and WHEREAS, A talented singer/songw��:ite.r,<Ma played:ah&toqr,,ed with his band Outrider from 1989 to 1999; and WHEREAS, Mark went to work for American Income Life and OPEIU Local 277 in September 1999; in July of 2002,he became"apublic relations representative/organizer;and WHEREAS,Mark'is a delegate to eight Northern California Central Labor Councils,and in September of 2003, Mark was'elected to the Executive Board of the Contra Costa Central Labor Council; and WHEREAS,:In October of 2003,Mark was appointed Chief'Stewardqpf the Western U.S. for OPEIU Local 277; and WHEREAS,Mark Was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sportsmeti�.Itth-abor Ooalition in April, 2004 and elected Secretary of the Coalition in June,2004; and Mak hit organ ie itrt owm rtnbers for the GC1U,UFCW,and OPEIU;,and WHEREAS,Mark ctrgari edFphone banks,precinct walks nd)etter writing-t a ittpaigixs for xut erous state issbesv and locali4im -m—p- 1'aftd-Mark organized and lei.oidkets for the.UFCW :Teamsters,Machinists, and nuth rot.is,,ather locals in Cctritra Costa Count;as well as Northern°Iu 3iftiritia,aiid' WHEREAS,a#the request of the UFCW,Mark was sent tci Sotithrfrrao,participate>ln the 2004 a. grocery strike;and along with UFCW 101,Maftffi iii4ined supp reed six_ tcket lines, leading a successful,rally and,on one occasion, had the store ian d upoi�ilis return,Mark raised over$5,{300 aid atlier l tw A 04loads of fc�ad,which were seift tip t��e piclt�t„pries in Southern California,and f6r-his efforts,,Maik`received the`°solidarity I tero'Award”frpm.: 1FCW 1428 in Claremont,California;and WHEREAS,Mark established the Annual OPEIU Local 277/AIL"S,hoot fora Cure"Charity Sporting Clays Shoot to benefit tlie.l.fFCW.Leukeinia/Lymphoina Fund,:which to ddiihas raised funds in excess of $26,000 and is attended`°annually by lQcai labor unions ftbm throughout California; NOW,THEREFORE,DE IT RESOLV9 `that because+'f Mark Gagliardi's many years of outstanding Union and civic leadership, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County would like to congratulate hien on his receipt of the Labor Activist of the Year by the Contra Costa County Central Labor Council and the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council, and conveys best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors. PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors me s esent this 14th day of September 2004. FEDERAL D.GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor VJOIH&N:GIOIA eAGAYLE fkfhMA i'strict I Supervisor District Il Supervisor MILLIE GREENBERGG�� MARK DeSAULNIER District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor * I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken * and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date ATTESTED?: September 14,2404 JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator 4 By w _ = Ut L. Deputy covrt"�`t ..............I..,.'''''''''',.,'''',11.11.11,111,1111.111..,.'',.,.,.,,.I..,..'I......-........... ...................... C19 C-A4 IN CELEBRATION OF SAL ROSSELLI RESOLUTION NO. 2004/474 BEING NAMED LABOR LEADER OF THE YEAR WHEREAS,Sal Rossqlli',#S'President.of SETU Local 250,hag seen;the ember hip of that union grow from 25;000 to iowbbO,since he'Was elected to lead that Union in 19881 WHEREAS,by,'] airing his local the fastest growing health care union in the nation he has created a powerful voice f health care reform both in Sacramento and.in our motion; WHEREAS;the I 00',QQ0 members of SEIU Local 250 hava,become,,a ford6fior social:justice;:advocates for peace andbuilders of a more tolerant society in g � WHEREAS,SETU Local,250 has;vonsi s�iently be'etvapro leader in 't qW':standards for wages, benefits and q041j,ty of ptaent Ga><e in its contracts with health,carte tvrovider WHEREAS,SEIL7 Deal 250's,8.00& members:ih'Contra Costa County;through,,the,power of their bargaining sir`e g0t,hAV �Iuct e i bers ofourcommunity; n e ityjobs that allow them to bq:stab e me PTO, iv 4m-a ad,ofS! M congratulates Sal NOW THIR-PS' F6RE BE IT RESOLVED that thd. 0 upc , mrs co I , '- I I � I I 'Ingr Rosse.Iffbibeing'-named the Labor Leader 6fthe Year4t 6"W4 Costa AVL-CIO Labor-2-Labor r sponsored"1,y�ffio"'�, '06 womewathe,AFL-�CIO]n ofitraCbs County, and the dinner d Contra&OS:-a Board of'Supe*7;rv:i�:s!"o-r��s-':expresses WS heart#eltthanks for the e S ff ;le, and his union, have : made to bringhj� ,q ality, health care to all of the residents,, fAl .,,9f, uScounty: , PASSED by a unanimous vote of th Boa id of Supervisors members present this 14th day of September 2004 /A FEDERAL D.GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor JOHN District GIOTA �EB- IL MA I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor 1V MILLIE GREENBERG MARK DeSAULNIER District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown: ATTESTED: September 14,2004 O JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By _,Deputy t IN CELEBRATION OF ALEX MEHRAN'S RESOLUTION NO. 2004/475 CORPORATE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD WHEREAS,Alex Mehran's leadership has brought Contra Costa County the most diverse business center in the Bay Area, Blshop;Ranch.that has generated`over 30;000 jobs within 350 companies; WHEREAS,Alex Mehran liar taken a leadership role in the greater Bay Area region as an advocate for a vibrant e6nomic agenda that addresses the needs of all of the Bay area's residents; WHEREAS,;Alex Mehran's role as President of the Contra Costa Economic Partnership has brought together business,"laborand community leaders to help address our county's" pughest issues such as tract portation and housing; WHEREAS,Alex,Mehran has shown.through his,support for the rnitriigrantworkers at Sunset Development's Bishop Ranch that=he litlieves in making the i AmertDream"a..rea ty't`ar,,those who work for it; WHEREAS,All fi ti' shown through the use of union construction labor at'Bishop ranch that he has tru�zt rt t qualrty'p union canstrttction and believes in paying a fair day s'.wage tet the men and women of tate,B Od ng Trades Unions; NOW THEILEP0"4 BEy;IT RESOLVED,that the C-,o ntra costa Berard ofSupervisrrrs congratula#es Alex Mel�ratt rn being na or rate ,ender o€the�'e "'at the aniattat Labor 2-La[�or dinner sponsored by the $ o6b` rnen and`women ot` he' AFL-CIO.irlOntra.Costa County andthe!.Contra Costa Board of Supervisors,offqs-it's own heartfelt thanks for the many years of outstancl'ita 'leadership you have given our community. PASSED by a unanimous vbtelbfthe$O.ard of-Supervisors tnembers';present this 14th day of September 2004. FEDERAL D. GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor j JOHN GIOIA �AYL�EILKEMA District I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor MILLIE GREENBERG w MARK DeSAULNIER District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor gj Z I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown: # „ ATTESTED: September 14,2004 J013N SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator f By � Deputy dUN -__ IN THE MATTER OF OBSERVING RESOLUTION NO. 2004/476 THE 135TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ANIS CELEBRATION GALA OF THE EL CERRITO UNITED METHODIST WOMEN WHEREAS, in 2004 the United Methodist Women celebrate their 135th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, since 1869 th1 United Methodist Wo.,nen have served their communities, started schools, daycare centers,`homes for children, hospitals,.. and. colleges, and worked for environmental,pr6tecttdnand world peace; and WHEREAS, far aver seventy five years the United Methodist Women of 1_1 Cerrito have dedicated the'ir time and community service to the_West Centra.Costa County community, and WHEREAIS, Contra Costa County has over twenty United Meth *,L Churches, and the cp ibutions of their members=impact each of theirttritnunites aril the County as a whole; and WHERE %'oh Wednesday, September 15, 2;004, the El Cerrito United Methodist :W�men will hast:.a kala Tea to':;cornmemorate the history and:e an ributions,of Or mentors, history and, t6r$t „ NOW, THI kti�dltkE B� IT RESOLVED, that the,$oard a Sup rvisars of.Contra Costa County? oms the El'Cerritt ' x ited Methodist Church; in observing'11 b, 1 5th anniversary of the United Methodist Women. PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 14th day of September, 2004. FEDEh Al D.GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor JOHN GIOIA GAYL .UILKEMA District I Supervisor District II Supervisor MILLIE GREENIIERG MARK DeSAULNIER District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor + l hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken * l 40 and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown: ATTESTED: September 14,2004 ?«� JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator , By ;��j C (1 .-_,Deputy Deputy IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING THE RESOLUTION NO. 2004/477 NORTH RICHMOND COMMUNITY AS A DEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE WHEREAS, the issue of illegal dumping;and trash m;North Richrrrond has been a concern and priority for North-Richmond residents,community organizations and the County; and WHEREAS, the North Richmond Beautification Committee has made great strides to address illegal dumping and beautification in the North Richmond community; and WHEREAS,the Keep America Beautiful organization has No m helping communities across the Country address litter and dumping since 1976 through lherr Keep America Beautiful System; and WHEREAS, Keep America Beautiful emphasises prevention, behirJr cYiange, public-private partnershiplx artd��comrnunity ownership as.critical 16619,for cdhir iut7 ity beautification; and WHERE^ the'NorthAichmond Beautification:Committee, in coord"hation<<�vith them partners in the eornmi,m y, the City of`Richmond, and th ou ty,pf contra costa.:.have chosen to adapt the Keep:America Beautiful principles ar"m to,iircivttlieir,community: NOW, THEREF+C RE Q lT R gLVED, tl� t. tl "Board of uperYisors ttif Contra Costa County .joins the North Rrclitf and Comnionity in r66ogn zrrrg.NorthRichmond as an affiliate of beep,, America Beautiful and commcndI thy. Nr>rth=Rcimond Beautification Committee for:their efforts:- PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors-.members present this 14t1i day of September 2004. FEDERAL D. GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor JOHN GIOIA XAYLE kfIL MA District 1 Supervisor District II Supervisor MILLIE GREENBERG MARK DeSAULNIER District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken ' and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown: ATTESTED: September i4,2004 a JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administratot ' 9By Deputy1 O ?'A Cobh � s RESOLUTION CONGRA TULATING RESOLUTION NO. 2004/ ' CHERUB CHID CARE UPON THEIR 20r"ANNIVERSAR Y WHEREAS, Cherub Child Care was created in 2984 through a partnership between the Kaiser Permanenteand Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Martinez; and WHEREAS, Cherub Child Care provides quality care for children ranging from six weeks to five years of age by CPR-certified and licensed teachers and aides; and WHEREAS, Cherub Child Care continues to serve the children of VA employees from within and outside of Contra Costa County; and WHEREAS, continuous improvements over the years have been made to both the internal and external environmentsof the facility,including a new playground structure, shade covering and new windows; and WHEREAS, teachers and aides participate in continuous professional development to better meet the needs of all children. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and staff members remain committed to providing a nurturing, learning environment where children can also learn from and teach one another. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby Honor and congratulate CHEf UB CHILD CAf E And wishes them continued success for the next 20 yearsl PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisorsmemberspresent this 14th day of September 2004. INTRODUCED BY. FEDERAL GLOVER, CHAIR JOHN GIOIA District V Supervisor District I Supervisor MARK DESAULNIER MILLIE GREENBERG District IV Supervisor District III Supervisor GAAMBJ. U LKEMA District II Supervisor hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. +r John Sweeten,County Adrtfunistrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. BY � � .a a 4L Deputy Clerk