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CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 651 PINE STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
CANDACE ANDERSEN, CHAIR, 2ND DISTRICT
MARY N. PIEPHO, VICE CHAIR, 3RD DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1ST DISTRICT
KAREN MITCHOFF, 4TH DISTRICT
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, 5TH DISTRICT
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900
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AGENDA
March 15, 2016
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to closed session in Room 101.
Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Bruce Heid.
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assn., Local No. 1; Am. Fed., State,
County, & Mun. Empl., Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union,
Local1021; District Attorney’s Investigators Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United Prof.
Firefighters, Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western Council of
Engineers; United Chief Officers Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union United Health Care Workers
West; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.; Probation Peace Officers Assn. of Contra Costa
County; Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.; and Prof. & Tech. Engineers,
Local 21, AFL-CIO; Teamsters Local 856.
2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, §
54956.9(d)(1))
Lynda Tavares v. Gerard Schmit, M.D., et al.; Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case No.
C14-02187
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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2): one potential case
9:30 a.m. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought- “Leadership is for those who love the public good and are endowed and
trained to administer it.” ~Thornton Wilder, The Ides of March
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.60 on the following agenda) –
Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request
for discussion by a member of the public. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be
considered with the Discussion Items.
PRESENTATIONS (5 Minutes Each)
PR.1 PRESENTATION recognizing the Regional Center of the East Bay. (Supervisor
Andersen)
PR.2 PRESENTATION recognizing National Social Workers Month. (Supervisor
Andersen)
PR.3 PRESENTATION to recognize March 20-26, 2016 as Environmental Health
Recognition Week in Contra Costa County. (William Walker, M.D., Health
Services Director)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
D. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D. 3 HEARING to consider an appeal of the County Planning Commission decision to
sustain the Zoning Administrator's approval of a residential addition at 148
Highland Boulevard in the Kensington area; and to consider related actions under
the California Environmental Quality Act, County File #DP15-3011. (Catherine
De Neergaard, Appellant) (Wade Skeels, Applicant) (Dean Williams and Daryle
Morgan, Owners) (Aruna Bhat and Francisco Avila, Conservation and
Development Department)
D. 4 HEARING to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-10, which would extend
the previous Urgency Interim Ordinance (Ord. No. 2016-04) prohibiting the
cultivation of medical marijuana and delivery of medical marijuana in the
unincorporated areas of the County for an additional 10 months and 15 days. (John
Kopchik, Conservation and Development Director)
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D. 5 CONSIDER options for potential implementation of Community Choice Energy, a
program to aggregate consumer electricity demand within a jurisdiction or region
for purposes of procuring energy for the benefit of county residents, within the
unincorporated area of the County. (Jason Crapo, Conservation and Development
Department)
D. 6 CONSIDER a position of Support for the California Public Vote on Bonds
Initiative, qualified to appear on the November 8, 2016 ballot as an initiated state
statue, as recommended by Supervisors Mitchoff and Piepho.
D. 7 CONSIDER a position of "Support" for AB 1713 (Eggman): Sacramento-San
Joaquin Delta: Peripheral Canal, a bill that would prohibit the construction of a
peripheral canal in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta unless expressly authorized
by an initiative voted on by the voters of California, and would require the
Legislative Analyst's Office to complete a prescribed economic feasibility analysis
prior to a vote authorizing the construction of a peripheral canal, as recommended
by Supervisors Mitchoff and Piepho.
D. 8 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2016/104 to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and
SEIU Local 2015, as recommended by the County Administrator. (David Twa,
County Administrator)
D. 9 CONSIDER accepting written acknowledgment by the County Administrator
(Chief Executive Officer) that he understands the current and future costs of the
health benefit changes for retirees affected by the potential settlement agreement
in Retiree Support Group of Contra Costa County v. Contra Costa County, as
provided by the County's actuary in letter of February 17, 2016. (David Twa,
County Administrator)
D.10 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2016/124 to approve an agreement to settle
Retiree Support Group of Contra Costa County et al v. Contra Costa County, No.
C12-00944, litigation concerning retiree health care benefits, and AUTHORIZE
County Administrator to execute the settlement agreement. (David Twa, County
Administrator)
D. 11 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
Closed Session
ADJOURN
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
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C. 1 AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise for the 2016
on-call concrete services contract(s) for various road and flood control
maintenance work, for routine maintenance and repair of existing road pavement
and flood control facilities, Countywide. (100% Local Road and Flood Control
Funds)
C. 2 AWARD and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute
two construction contracts with GradeTech, Inc., and Hess Concrete Construction
Co., Inc., in the amount of $400,000 each, for the 2016 On-Call Contract(s) for
Various Road and Flood Control Maintenance Work, Countywide. (100% Local
Road and Flood Control Funds)
C. 3 RESCIND Traffic Resolution No. 2013/4378, and ADOPT Traffic Resolution No.
2016/4437 to establish speed limits on Bailey Road (Road 4961), as recommended
by the Public Works Director, Concord, Pittsburg, and Bay Point areas. (No fiscal
impact)
C. 4 ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2016/4438 to establish speed limits on San Pablo
Avenue (Road No. 0971C), as recommended by the Public Works Director, Rodeo
and Crockett areas. (No fiscal impact)
C. 5 ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2016/4439 to prohibit parking at all times on the
north side of Boulevard Way (Road No. 3851D), as recommended by the Public
Works Director, Walnut Creek area. (No fiscal impact)
Engineering Services
C. 6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/115 approving a substitute Subdivision Agreement
for Improvement Warranty for subdivision SD13-09325, a project being developed
by Western Pacific Housing., as recommended by the Public Works Director, San
Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (No fiscal impact)
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/116 approving a substitute Subdivision Agreement
for Improvement Warranty for subdivision SD13-09303, a project being developed
by Western Pacific Housing, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director,
San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (No fiscal impact)
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 8 APPROVE the Mogas Fueling Station at Buchanan Field Airport Project and
related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act, Concord area, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. (100% Developer Funds)
C. 9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports to terminate a
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C. 9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports to terminate a
month-to-month license agreement dated July 1, 2015, between the County and
the OverWatch Flight & Conditioning (dba, OverWatch F/C and The
Hangar/CrossFit OverWatch) (Tenant) for real property located at 101 John Glenn
Drive, Concord; AUTHORIZE County Counsel to pursue legal action to regain
possession of the real property if Tenant fails to vacate the premises within the
time allowed. (100% Airport Enterprise Fund)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 10 DENY claims filed by Ranee Chaloeicheep, Diane Fidelibus, Shaen Gresham,
Charlene Harris, Joel Mangiaracina, Gennifer Mountain, Kara O’Neil and Douglas
& Traci Stokes.
C. 11 RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final
during the period of February 1-29, 2016.
Statutory Actions
C. 12 ACCEPT Board members' meeting reports for February 2016.
Ordinances
C. 13 ADOPT Ordinance No. 2016-05, establishing online or electronic filing
requirements for campaign disclosure documents filed with the County
Clerk-Elections Division, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder.
C. 14 ADOPT Ordinance No. 2016-08, establishing an environmental health
color-coded placard program for food facilities, as recommended by the Health
Services Director.
Honors & Proclamations
C. 15 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/83 recognizing the Regional Center of the East Bay
for coordinating services for people with developmental disabilities and their
families, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
C. 16 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/101 recognizing Social Workers, as recommended
by Supervisor Andersen.
C. 17 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/117 recognizing the contributions of Cathy Lueders
on the occasion of her retirement from the Public Works Department, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. (No fiscal impact)
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C. 18 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/118 recognizing March 20-26, 2016 as
Environmental Health Recognition Week in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by the Health Services Director.
C. 19 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/121 recognizing Tom Steuber as Lafayette's Citizen
of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
C. 20 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/130 recognizing Emily Purvis for 23 years of
service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Conservation and
Development Director.
C. 21 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/132 recognizing John Wyro as the Orinda Citizen of
the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
C. 22 ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/133 urging the State to provide new sustainable
funding for State and Local Transportation Infrastructure, as recommended by
Supervisor Mitchoff and Supervisor Glover.
C. 23 ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/446 honoring the West County Adult Day Care and
Alzheimer's Respite Center for its dedicated service to the community, as
recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
Appointments & Resignations
C. 24 APPOINT Robert Sarmiento to the Contra Costa County seat and Jerry Fahy to
the Contra Costa County Alternate seat on the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority's Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, as
recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
C. 25 APPROVE the medical staff appointments, additional privileges, medical staff
advancement, and voluntary resignations as recommend by the Medical Staff
Executive Committee at its February 22, 2016 meeting, and by the Health Services
Director.
C. 26 APPOINT Bonnie McCreary to the At Large #5 seat, Patricia Ramirez to the At
Large #6 seat, and Natalie Oleas to the At Large #10 seat on the Contra Costa
Commission for Women, as recommended by the Family and Human Services
Committee.
C. 27 APPOINT Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland to the At Large 2 seat on the Alcohol and
Other Drugs Advisory Board, as recommended by the Family and Human
Services Committee.
C. 28 APPOINT Toya Thomas-Cruz to the Member At Large #2 seat, Jeffrey Kalin to
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C. 28 APPOINT Toya Thomas-Cruz to the Member At Large #2 seat, Jeffrey Kalin to
the Member At Large #5 seat, Henry Tyson to the Member At Large #6 seat, Andi
Li to the Member At Large #9 seat, and Joan Lautenberger to the Other Provider
seat, on the Managed Care Commission, as recommended by the Family and
Human Services Committee.
C. 29 REAPPOINT Rachel Etherington to the Youth Representative Seat oN the Alamo
Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Appropriation Adjustments
C. 30 Health Services Department (0463 - Behavioral Health Homeless Program):
APPROVE Appropriation Adjustment No. 5052 authorizing the transfer of
$28,816 from the Behavioral Health Homeless Program fund to the General
Services fund for the purchase of one (1) Ford CMAX Hybrid to expand services
within the Homeless Housing and Shelter program.
Intergovernmental Relations
C. 31 ADOPT an "Oppose Unless Amended" position on AB 45 (Mullins), as amended:
Household Hazardous Waste, a bill that would require the Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt one or more model ordinances for a
comprehensive program for the collection of household hazardous waste, as
recommended by the Legislation Committee. (No fiscal impact)
C. 32 ADOPT a "Support" position on AB 1642 (Obernolte), as introduced: State
Responsibility Areas: Fire Prevention Fees, a bill that would increase the deadline
for paying fire prevention fees from 30 days to 60 days, as recommended by the
Legislation Committee. (No fiscal impact)
Personnel Actions
C. 33 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21674 to establish the classification
of Principal Environmental Analyst (represented); and reclassify one
Environmental Analyst III (represented) position and its incumbent to Principal
Environmental Analyst (represented) in the Public Works Department. (Road,
Flood Control and Special Revenue funds)
C. 34 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21837 to add one Accidental
Release Prevention (ARP) Engineer - Entry Level position (represented) in the
Health Services Department. (100% Chevron Refinery Fee Ordinance)
C. 35 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21838 to add one Health Services
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C. 35 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21838 to add one Health Services
Administrator – Level C position (represented) in the Health Services Department.
(100% Reimbursable Affordable Care Act Revenue)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the
following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:
C. 36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and
accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from East Bay Community Foundation,
administered by the Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council, for Rodeo Library
services pursuant to the local refinery Good Neighbor Agreement, for the period
July 1 through December 31, 2016. (No County match)
C. 37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and
accept a grant in the amount of $1,400 from the City of Brentwood to provide
funding for a workshop by social media expert Justin Lafferty, for the period July
1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (No Library Fund match)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the
following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C. 38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the
Employment and Human Services Director, a purchase order with CDW
Government, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $195,226 to procure user-based
licensing for SAP's Business Objects software, for the period March 31, 2016
through March 30, 2017. (20% County; 40% State; 40% Federal)
C. 39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with God’s Grace Caring Home, Inc., effective
January 1, 2016, to increase the payment limit by $70,000 to a new payment limit
of $305,284 to provide additional residential board and care services for Patch
Program post-surgery participants, with no change in the original term of April 1,
2015 through March 31, 2016. (100% County General Fund)
C. 40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with the Crowne Plaza Concord Hotel, requiring
the County’s assumption of liability for damages or injury, in an amount not to
exceed $6,000, for the Foster Parent Recruitment Retention Support Program,
Caregiver Appreciation Recognition event scheduled for May 18, 2016. (100%
State)
C. 41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or
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C. 41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with the Embassy Suites Hotels Walnut Creek,
requiring the County’s assumption of liability for damages or injury, in an amount
not to exceed $8,778 for the Heritage Protect Options for Recovery Program,
Caregivers Retreat Training event scheduled for June 2, 2016. (7.5% County;
17.5% State; 75% Federal)
C. 42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to pay Tiburon,
Inc., an amount not to exceed $205,236 for system support for the Computer Aided
Dispatch, Records Management System, and CopLogic systems under the
Agreement for Extended Service between Tiburon and the County for the period
September 10, 2015 to September 9, 2016. (100% General Fund)
C. 43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the
Health Services Director, a purchase order with Johnson & Johnson, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $350,000 for surgical supplies and implants for the Contra
Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers for the period February 15, 2016
through February 14, 2018. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
C. 44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the
Health Services Director, a purchase order in the amount of $102,000 for AT&T
Network Integration Hardware and Services for the period March 21, 2016
through March 20, 2017. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
C. 45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Stand! For Families Free of Violence,
effective March 1, 2016, to increase the payment limit by $35,000 to a new
payment limit of $135,000 to provide additional mental health services, with no
change in the original term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, and to increase
the automatic extension payment limit by $17,500 to a new payment limit of
$67,500 through December 31, 2016. (100% CalWORKs)
C. 46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc., effective
April 1, 2016, to increase the payment limit by $200,000 to a new payment limit
of $1,200,000 to provide additional temporary help services at Contra Costa
Regional Medical and Health Centers, with no change in the original term of
February 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
C. 47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a
contact with Sherpa Government Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$482,000 to provide the software and professional services for an upgrade to the
County budget preparation system, for the period April 1, 2016 through March 21,
2021. (100% General Fund)
C. 48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
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C. 48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Robin Asher, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $133,120
to provide outpatient psychiatric care services to children and adults in East
County for the period April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. (50% Federal
Financial Participation, 50% Mental Health Realignment)
C. 49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Contra Costa ARC, effective January 1, 2016,
to increase the payment limit by $21,866 to a new payment limit of $169,509 to
provide additional outreach and education services for the Department’s California
Children’s Services (CCS) Program, with no change in the original term of July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2016. (22% Federal CCS Funds, 36% State CCS Funds,
5% County General Funds, 37% Packard/Kaiser Grant)
C. 50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with John Muir Health (dba John Muir Medical Center-Walnut
Creek), including modified indemnification language, in an amount not to exceed
$40,000 to provide laboratory testing services for Contra Costa Regional Medical
and Health Centers, for the period January 1, 2016 through December 1, 2018.
(100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
C. 51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Ronald L. Leon, M.D., Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$174,720 to provide outpatient psychiatric services for mentally ill adults in East
County, for the period April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. (100% Mental
Health Realignment)
C. 52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Jeffrey T. Bortz, M.D. (dba East Bay Skin Cancer Center),
in an amount not to exceed $480,000 to provide dermatology services to Contra
Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the period April 1, 2016 through March
31, 2018. (100% CCHP Enterprise Fund II)
C. 53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with the County of Plumas, effective December 1,
2015, to increase the payment limit by $41,519 to a new payment limit of
$241,519 to provide additional Medi-Cal administrative activities and targeted
case management participation, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2016. (100% Medi-Cal Administrative Activities/Targeted Case
Management funds)
C. 54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on
behalf of the County Administrator, a purchase order with R-Computer in an
amount not to exceed $214,138 for servers and related hardware and maintenance
support for the County budget system upgrade. (100% General Fund)
Other Actions
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C. 55 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on
November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County,
as recommended by the Health Services Director. (No fiscal impact)
C. 56 APPROVE policy governing County expenditures to plan and conduct annual
Board of Supervisors-hosted commemorative celebrations, as recommended by
the County Administrator. (Various funds)
C. 57 ACCEPT a revision to the fiscal year 2014/15 Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund
Year-End Report, as recommended by the Conservation and Development
Director. (100% Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund)
C. 58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Muir Diablo Occupational Medical Group Inc.,
recognizing the acquisition and name change of the corporation from Muir Diablo
Occupational Medical Group Inc. to U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group P.C., with
no change to the contract term or payment limit. (No fiscal impact)
C. 59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director to
execute a non- financial agreement with the California Department of Social
Services to allow the use of The Work Number, to verify employment and wage
information, for the period April 1, 2016 through September 17, 2017. (No fiscal
impact)
C. 60 APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's
Medical Director on February 24, 2016, and by the Health Services Director, as
required by the State Departments of Health Care Services and Managed Health
Care, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the
Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to 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.
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than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, First
Floor, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours.
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enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a
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adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and Karen Mitchoff) meets monthly on the
fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive,
Concord.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Federal D.
Glover) meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County
Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the
second Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651
Pine Street, Martinez.
The Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and John Gioia) meets
on the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building,
651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Candace Andersen) meets on
the fourth Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651
Pine Street, Martinez.
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The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the
second Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651
Pine Street, Martinez.
The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and John Gioia) meets on the
fourth Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine
Street, Martinez.
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and
Candace Andersen) meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County
Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Airports Committee March 23, 2016 1:30
p.m.
See
above
Family & Human Services Committee April 11, 2016 1:00
p.m.
See
above
Finance Committee March 15, 2016 Special
Meeting
1:30
p.m.
See
above
Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee April 11, 2016 9:00 a.m.See
above
Internal Operations Committee March 28, 2016 11:00
a.m.
See
above
Legislation Committee April 11, 2016 10:30
a.m.
See
above
Public Protection Committee March 28, 2016 9:00
a.m.
See
above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure
Committee
April 14, 2016 1:00
p.m.
See
above
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and
industry-specific language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written materials. Following is
a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and written materials
associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
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AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BayRICS Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCCPFD (ConFire) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire (CCCFPD) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
dba doing business as
DSRIP Delivery System Reform Incentive Program
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
ECCFPD East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPSDT Early State Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Mental Health)
et al. et alii (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
F&HS Family and Human Services Committee
First 5 First Five Children and Families Commission (Proposition 10)
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
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GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
HHS (State Dept of ) Health and Human Services
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HOME Federal block grant to State and local governments designed exclusively to create
affordable housing for low-income households
HOPWA Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
IHSS In-Home Supportive Services
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
M.D. Medical Doctor
M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
OB-GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology
O.D. Doctor of Optometry
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PARS Public Agencies Retirement Services
PEPRA Public Employees Pension Reform Act
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology
RDA Redevelopment Agency
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
RN Registered Nurse
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
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SEIU Service Employees International Union
SUASI Super Urban Area Security Initiative
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
UASI Urban Area Security Initiative
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs . versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
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