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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
MARY N. PIEPHO, CHAIR, 3rd DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1st DISTRICT
GAYLE B. UILKEMA, 2nd 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
January 24, 2012
9:00 A.M. Convene and adjourn to Closed Session in Room 101.
Closed Session Agenda :
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.
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; East County Firefighters’ Assn.; 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.
2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, §
54956.9(a))
1. Chevron USA Inc. et al. v. County of Contra Costa
Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case No. C10-01390
2. In the matter of CHEVRON USA before the Assessment Appeals Board
Application for Changes Assessment Nos. 2007-2194 through 2007-2256; 2008-5206
through 2008-5272; 2009-3692, 2009-5746, 2009-6108 through 2009-6115, 2009-6117
through 2009-6159
3. City of Brentwood v. Robert Campbell
Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. N11-1029
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9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not
the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” ~
Arthur Ashe
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.52 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 this section will be considered
with the Short Discussion Items.
PRESENTATIONS
PR. 1 PRESENTATION to recognize Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire
Captain Christopher Christiansen, Engineer Chris Leimpeter, and
Firefighter-Paramedic Nicholas Long for their exemplary service in the saving of
two lives. (Daryl Louder, Fire Chief)
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
SD. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
SD. 2 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
SD. 3 CONSIDER adopting Contra Costa Local Enforcement Agency hearing officer
appointment procedures and required qualifications, and adopting Resolution
2012/31 to appoint the Contra Costa County Health Officer as the Contra Costa
Local Enforcement Agency hearing officer. (Marilyn Underwood, Ph.D, Health
Services Department)
SD. 4 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Conservation and Development
Director, or designee, to execute various agreements implementing the transfer of
responsibility for State Route 239 Project, including oversight and use of Federal
grant funding, from the County to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
(Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Department)
SD. 5 CONSIDER accepting year-end reports on the County’s 2011 Federal and State
legislative programs, adopting the 2012 Federal and State Legislative Platforms,
and providing further direction to County staff regarding legislative advocacy
efforts. (Lara DeLaney, County Administration) (CONTINUED FROM
JANUARY 17, 2012)
SD. 6 CONSIDER accepting report from the County Administrator on potential local
impacts resulting from the Governor's Proposed State Budget. (David Twa,
County Administrator) (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 17, 2012)
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10:00 A.M.
SD. 7 HEARING on the itemized costs of abatement for property located at 401 Market
Ave., Richmond, CA (Leona Harmon, Tre, Owner), (Jason Crapo, Department of
Conservation and Development).
SD. 8 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution of Necessity No. 2012/30 for
acquisition by eminent domain of the real property required for the State Route 4
(E) Widening - Somersville Road to Route 160 Project – Segment 3B, Antioch
area. (Carmen Piña-Sandoval, Public Works Department) (100% Contra Costa
Transportation Authority Funds)
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2012/34 approving the Memoranda of
Understanding between Contra Costa County and the Coalition Unions
(Coalition) made up of Professional & Technical Employees, AFSCME, Local
512; United Clerical, Technical & Specialized Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700;
Public Employees Union, Local One; Public Employees Union, Local One,
CSB-Site Supervisor Unit; SEIU, Local 1021, Rank & File Unit; SEIU, Local
1021, Service Line Supervisor Unit; and Western Council of Engineers,
implementing negotiated wage agreements and other economic terms and
conditions of employment, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.
(Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director)
D. 2 HEARING to consider approving the Sheriff's proposed use of $167,736 in
restricted Supplemental Law Enforcement Services funds for front line law
enforcement, to continue funding the Air Support Unit for Fiscal Year 2011/12,
pursuant to Government Code section 30061(b)(3). (Undersheriff Mike Casten)
(HEARING CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 17, 2012)
D. 3 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
12:00 P.M.
Closed Session
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
C. 1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, or designee to
execute the Ninth Amendment to Agreement No. 124 with Contra Costa
Transportation Authority (CCTA) to increase the payment by $79,000 to a new
payment limit of $5,175,376 for additional right of way services for the State
Route 4 Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road Widening Project, East County area.
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(100% Contra Costa Transportation Authority Funds)
C. 2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an
amendment to the Grant of Easement to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District for
facilities in the Iron Horse Corridor, Alamo, Danville, Walnut Creek, areas and
DIRECT the Real Property Division of the Public Works Department to have the
above referenced Amendment to Grant of Easement forwarded to the District for
acceptance and recording in the Office of the County Recorder, Alamo, Danville
and Walnut Creek areas. (No Fiscal Impact)
C. 3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute
a Roadway Encroachment Permit issued by the City of Pittsburg for the Kirker
Pass Road Overlay construction project and to arrange for any necessary payment
of permit, inspection, and related fees in accordance with the permit, Pittsburg
area. (88.53% Federal funds and 11.47% Local Road Funds)
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 4 APPROVE the Conveyance of Real Property APN 020-080-005 to the Diablo
Water District for water services, Knightsen area. (No Fiscal Impact)
C. 5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Airports Director, or designee, to execute a
month-to-month hangar rental agreement with Oscar Fernandez for a shade
hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective January 6, 2012, in the monthly
amount of $167.55, Pacheco Area. (100% Airport Enterprise Fund)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 6 DENY claims filed by Jose De Jesus Guzman Martinez and May
Vongkhamchanh.
Statutory Actions
C. 7 ACCEPT Board member meeting reports for December 2011.
Hearing Dates
C. 8 RECEIVE the 2011/12 property tax administrative cost recovery report of the
Auditor-Controller, FIX February 28, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing on
the determination of property tax administrative costs, and DIRECT the Clerk of
the Board to notify affected local jurisdictions of the public hearing and to prepare
and publish the required legal notice and make supporting documentation
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available for public inspection, as recommended by the County Administrator.
Appointments & Resignations
C. 9 APPOINT Don Tatzin to the City 2 seat and Cindy Silva to the City 2 Alternate
seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission, to four-year terms ending
December 31, 2015, as recommended by the Health Services Department.
C.10 DECLARE vacant At Large Seat 1 previously held by Ana Marie Bustos and At
Large Seat 11 previously held by Sean Duckworth on the Contra Costa
Commission for Women due to their resignations, and DIRECT the Clerk of the
Board to post the vacancy.
Intergovernmental Relations
C.11 OPPOSE the proposed elimination of the Department of Boating and Waterways
and the transfer of its functions to the Department of Parks and Recreation in the
Governor's FY 2012-13 Budget, as recommended by Supervisor Mary N. Piepho.
Personnel Actions
C.12 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution #21044 to add three full-time and one
20/40 Mental Health Community Support Worker I - Project positions
(represented) in the Health Services Department.
Leases
C.13 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a Lease with
3052 Willow Pass Road LLC for the premises at 3024 Willow Pass Road,
Concord for a ten-year term to provide health care services to the community, as
requested by the Health Services Department; and ADOPT related California
Environmental Quality Act findings. (100% Federally Qualified Health Center
Revenue)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the
following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:
C.14 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with California Department of Community
Services and Development to pay the County an amount not to exceed $877,210
for Low Income Home Energy Assistance programs for the term January 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (No County match)
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C.15 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with Contra Costa Generating Station,
LLC, to temporarily reduce the monthly fee charged by the County to $10,000
from $76,282.05 for the period January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012 due to a
reduction in construction activity and commensurate reduction in building
inspection services provided by the County during this period.
C.16 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department
Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of
Community Services and Development, including modified indemnification
language, in an amount not to exceed $86,865, for Department of Energy
Weatherization Assistance Program services, for the term December 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012. (No County match)
C.17 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and
accept a grant from the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways
in an amount not to exceed $638,249 for marine patrol and boating regulations
enforcement, for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (100% State
funds; No County 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.18 AWARD a contract to Synapse Electric, the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, in the amount of $108,800 for the Solar Photovoltaic System project; and
AUTHORIZE the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the
contract. (73% Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Grant Program, 27% Fire District funds - 27%)
C.19 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the
Sheriff-Coroner as fiscal agent for the City of Pittsburg, a purchase order with
Motorola in the amount of $623,480 for East Bay Regional Communications
System compliant radio equipment. (100% City of Pittsburg contribution to
County capital funds, no net County cost)
C.20 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the
Sheriff-Coroner as fiscal agent for the City of Pittsburg, a purchase order with
Motorola in the amount of $350,500 for East Bay Regional Communications
System compliant radio equipment. (100% City of Pittsburg contributions to
County capital funds, no net County cost)
C.21 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Public
Works Department, to execute a purchase order amendment with ADI, to increase
the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $250,000 for low
voltage building parts and systems, with no change in original term of September
1, 2010 through August 31, 2012. (100% General Fund)
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C.22 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a Contract
Amendment Agreement with Environmental and Occupational Risk Management
(EORM), effective January 1, 2012, to increase the total payment limit by $9,272
to a new total payment limit of $527,872, to provide safety program review and
training support to the Office of the Sheriff during the term of July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012. (100% Departmental Charges)
C.23 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Public
Works Department, to execute a purchase change order with Kelly Paper,
to increase the payment limit by $400,000 to a new payment limit of $800,000 for
recycled copy paper, and extend the term for two years through January 24, 2014.
(100% Department User Fees)
C.24 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health
Services Department, to amend a purchase order with Coopersurgical, Inc., to add
$50,000 for a new total of $215,000, to purchase medical supplies for Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period
from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
C.25 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a novation contract with Seneca Family of Agencies, in an amount not to
exceed $555,000, to provide therapeutic behavioral services for the period July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2012, with a six-month automatic extension through
December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $277,500. (50% Federal
Financial Participation and 50% State Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis
and Testing)
C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a novation contract with FamiliesFirst, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$540,493, to provide day treatment and mental health services for seriously
emotionally disturbed children at Mt. Diablo High School, for the period from
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, including a six-month automatic extension
through December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $270,247. (12% Federal
Med-Cal, 12% State Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment,
76% Mt. Diablo Unified School District)
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Infoimage of California, Inc., effective
January 1, 2012, to increase the payment limit by $8,500 to a new payment limit
of $658,500 to provide additional patient billing services, with no change in the
original term of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. (100% Enterprise
Fund I)
C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
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C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a novation contract with Milhous Children’s Services, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $400,000, to provide a day treatment program and mental health
services, for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, with a six-month
automatic extension through December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed
$200,000. (50% Federal Medi-Cal and 50% Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnosis and Treatment funds)
C.29 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute, on
behalf of County, a contract with Baker & O'Brien, Inc., effective January 1,
2012, in an amount not to exceed $1,850,000 to provide refining industry analyses
in connection with refinery property tax appeals. (100% Property Tax
Administration fees)
C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or his designee, to
execute, on behalf of the County, Contract with Staff Care, Inc., a corporation, in
an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, to provide temporary physician services for
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the
period from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (100% Enterprise
Fund I)
C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Decade Software Company, LLC, effective
January 1, 2012, to increase the payment limit by $14,250, to a new payment limit
of $506,870 to provide additional data management services with no change in the
term through April 30, 2012. (100% Environmental Health program fees)
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Nuance Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$85,070, including modified indemnification language, to provide consultation
and technical assistant with regard to implementation of the new Radiology
dictation system for the EPIC Project, for the period from January 10, 2012
through December 31, 2012. (100% Medicare & Medicaid Electronic Health
Records Incentive Program of the American Recovery & Reimbursement Act)
C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Acusis, LLC, effective January 1, 2012, to
increase the payment limit by $3,960, to a new payment limit of $1,933,960, to
provide additional services to include integration with the EPIC system at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, with no change
in the original term of March 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. (100%
Enterprise Fund I)
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
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C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a novation contract with Seneca Family of Agencies, in an amount not to
exceed $456,063, to provide school-based mental health services to seriously
emotionally disturbed students at Kennedy High School, for the period July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2012, with a six-month automatic extension through
December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $228,032. (31% Federal
Medi-Cal, 31% State Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment and
38% West Contra Costa Unified School District)
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with Macias, Gini & O'Connell,
increasing the payment limit by $27,600 for a new total payment limit of
$176,000, to provide continuing special accounting services for the
Redevelopment Agency with no change to the contract term. (100%
Redevelopment Agency funds)
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Optuminsight, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to
exceed $250,000, including modified indemnification language, to provide
professional consultation and technical assistance with Department’s Information
Systems Director in regards to the EPIC Project, for the period from January 17,
2012 through December 31, 2012. (100% Medicare & Medicaid Electronic
Health Records Incentive Program of the American Recovery & Reimbursement
Act)
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Capsuletech, SA, a corporation, in an amount not to
exceed $26,500, including modified indemnification language, to provide
consultation, training, technical assistance and support services to the
Departments Information Systems Director with regards to the EPIC Project for
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period from December 2, 2012
through December 31, 2012.(100% Medicare & Medicaid Electronic Health
Records Incentive Program of the American Recovery & Reimbursement Act)
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute
a contract with Marken Mechanical, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, for
emergency heating, ventilation and air conditioning repairs for the period
December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2014. (100% Work Order
reimbursement revenue)
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute
a contract with Matrix HG, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, to provide
emergency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repairs for the period
December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2014. (100% Work Order
reimbursement revenue)
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Other Actions
C.40 AWARD a contract to Cleary Bros. Landscape, Inc., the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, in the amount of $536,019 for the Iron Horse Corridor
Landscaping at Walden Green, Phase 2 Project for the Public Works Department;
and AUTHORIZE the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the
contract. (Redevelopment Agency and County Park Dedication Fees)
C.41 ACCEPT the Grant of Easement for ingress and egress purposes from William A.
Hughes, TRUSTEE covering a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number
173-090-003, located on Westcliffe Lane, and make related findings under
CEQA, as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, Walnut Creek area. (No Fiscal Impact)
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or
designee, to execute a non-financial agreement with San Diego State University
Research Foundation Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Program for the San Diego
WIC Dietetic Internship Program including mutual indemnification against any
claims arising out of the performance of this agreement for the period of March1,
2012 through June 30, 2015.
C.43 APPROVE the refund of overpayment of transfer tax, not to exceed $639, and
AUTHORIZE the County Auditor-Controller to issue warrants to the parties in the
amounts specified, as recommended by Clerk Recorder. (100% General Fund)
C.44 APPROVE conveyance of real property, identified as APN 373-265-001 and
located at 610 Court St. to the City of Martinez for the amount of $378,000,
DETERMINE that this activity is CEQA exempt, AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board
of Supervisors to execute Grant Deed and Purchase and Sale Agreement on behalf
of the County, Martinez area. (100% County General Fund)
C.45 ACCEPT the 2011 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory
Committee Annual Report, as recommended by the In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Director.
C.46 ACCEPT the FY11 Community Facilities District Administration Report on
County of Contra Costa Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (Norris
Canyon, San Ramon area) as required by Government Code Sections 50075.3 and
53411, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller and the Redevelopment
Agency.
C.47 ACCEPT the December 2011 update on the operations of the Employment and
Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau, as recommended by
the Employment and Human Services Department Director.
C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or
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C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or
designee, to execute required loan documents to provide $1,523,046 in
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3) funds to Robin Lane, LLC, for the
acquisition and rehabilitation of Robin Lane Apartments in Concord. (100%
Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Grant funds)
C.49 ACCEPT the 2011 Annual Report from the Economic Opportunity Council
Advisory Board for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
C.50 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.
C.51 ADOPT Resolution No. 2012/36 to set in motion the election procedure to fill the
position of Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association's Board of
Retirement Member No. 7 Safety Alternate, as recommended by the Retirement
Chief Executive Officer.
Redevelopment Agency
C.52 APPROVE and ADOPT, as required under Health and Safety Code Section
34169, the amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule containing all of
the obligations which the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency has
determined are enforceable obligations under Health and Safety Code Section
34167(d).
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the Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board
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distributed by the Clerk of the Board to a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less
than 72 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.
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.
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calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the
fourth Monday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive,
Concord.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Gayle B. Uilkema and Federal D.
Glover) meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration
Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Federal D. Glover) meets on the second
Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street,
Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Gayle B. Uilkema) meets
on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration
Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the
first Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine
Street, Martinez.
The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Gayle B. Uilkema) meets
on the first Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building,
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651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and
Mary N. Piepho) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 101, County
Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Airports Committee TBD See above
Family & Human Services Committee Feb. 6, 2012 1:30 P.M.See above
Finance Committee Mar. 12, 2012 1:30 P.M.See above
Internal Operations Committee Feb. 13, 2012 9:00 A.M.See above
Legislation Committee Feb. 8, 2012 10:00 A.M.See above
Public Protection Committee Feb. 6, 2012 11:00 A.M.See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee TBD See above
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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