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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
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, CHAIR, 5TH DISTRICT
KAREN MITCHOFF, VICE CHAIR, 4TH DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1ST DISTRICT
CANDACE ANDERSEN, 2ND DISTRICT
DIANE BURGIS, 3RD DISTRICT
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900
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ANNOTATED AGENDA & MINUTES
November 14, 2017
9:30 A.M. Convene, Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought- “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” ~ Cicero
Present: John Gioia, District I Supervisor; Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor; Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Absent: Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor; Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Staff Present:David Twa, County Administrator
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.88 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)
PRESENTATION launching the 2017 "Contra Costa County Cares" Holiday Food Fight. (Larry Sly,
Executive Director, Food Bank, and Kate Sibley, Executive Assistant, LAFCO)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
PRESENTATION honoring the winners of the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County
2017 Art Recognition Awards. (Tess Snook-O'Riva, Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa
County, Chair)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
There were no items removed from consent for discussion.
D. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
There were no requests to speak at public comment.
D.3 CONSIDER accepting the report on Winter Storm Preparedness in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Countywide. (Tim
Jensen, Public Works Department)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
D.4 CONSIDER accepting the report from the Health Services Department on the Homeless Continuum of
Care as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. (Lavonna Martin, Director of
Health, Housing and Homeless Services)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
D. 5 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
There were no items reported today.
Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Richard Bolanos.
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, Local 1021; 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 Employees International
Union Local 2015; 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))
Seyed-Omid Mousavirad v. Hatcher, et al.; Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C16-013821.
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Seyed-Omid Mousavirad v. Hatcher, et al.; Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C16-013821.
There were no announcements from Closed Session.
ADJOURN
Adjourned today's meeting at 11:00 a.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
C. 1 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on March 7, 2017,
pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 22035 and 22050, to repair the Morgan Territory Road Slide
Repair Project, as recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, Clayton area. (100% Local Road
Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 2 TERMINATE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on February 14,
2017, pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 22035 and 22050, to repair the Alhambra Valley Road
Washout Project, and ACCEPT as complete the contracted work performed by Flatiron West, Inc., for the
Alhambra Valley Road Washout Project, as recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, Pinole
area. (100% Local Road Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute Contract
Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Quincy Engineering, Inc., effective October 1, 2017, to increase the
payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $450,000, for professional construction
management services, Countywide. (100% Various Pubic Works Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 4 ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2017/4463 to prohibit parking at all time, except for those vehicles of
individuals with disabilities (blue curb) on a portion of Winslow Street (Road No. 2295AD), as
recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, Crockett area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Engineering Services
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Engineering Services
C. 5 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/410 approving the fifth extension of the Subdivision Agreement for
subdivision SD03-08791, for a project being developed by ADP Freedom 7, LLC, as recommended by
the Interim Public Works Director, El Sobrante area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/411 approving the Road Improvement Agreement, for road acceptance
RA17-01253, for a project being developed by Goldman Enterprises, Inc., as recommended by the
Interim Public Works Director, North Richmond area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 7 Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute an agreement, including any amendments, with the
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in an amount not to exceed $18,250 to accept
funding for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978
for the purchase of equipment for the reserve firefighter program. (50% Federal, 50% Local agency match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Quincy Engineering, Inc., effective October 1, 2017, to extend the term from September
30, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with no change to the payment limit, for professional engineering
services for the Buchanan Field Airport Taxiway Echo & Kilo Improvements Project, Concord area. (90%
Federal Aviation Administration Funds, 2% Caltrans Funds, 8% Airport Enterprise Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 9 DENY claims filed by Bassem Banafa, Richard Chew, Natalie Holt, and Helen Stimson.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 10 Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Housing Authority, DENY claim filed
by Marcia Kowlessar.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Statutory Actions
C. 11 APPROVE Board meeting minutes for October 2017, as on file with the Office of the Clerk of the
Board.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 12 ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for October 2017.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Honors & Proclamations
C. 13 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/401 launching the 2017 "Contra Costa County Cares" Holiday Food
Fight, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 14 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/414 honoring the winners of the Arts and Culture Commission of
Contra Costa County 2017 Art Recognition Awards, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 15 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/415, which affirms Contra Costa County's commitment to racial
equity, diversity, and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) initiative, as recommended
by the Public Protection Committee.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 16 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/418 recognizing Robin Moore and the Diablo Regional Arts
Association for their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to Art in Contra Costa County,
as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 17 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/419 declaring November 20, 2017 the International Transgender Day
of Remembrance in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisors Mitchoff and Gioia.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Ordinances
C. 18 ADOPT Ordinance No. 2017-28 continuing the established one dollar ($1.00) per document
recording fee for the Social Security Number Truncation Program.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 19 INTRODUCE Ordinance Code 2017-27 amending the County Ordinance Code to exclude from the
Merit System the new classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt, WAIVE READING and Fix
December 5, 2017, for adoption.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Appointments & Resignations
C. 20 APPROVE the medical staff appointments and reappointments, additional privileges, advancements,
and voluntary resignations, as recommended by the Medical Staff Executive Committee and by the
Health Services Director.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 21 ACCEPT the resignation of Cindy McCann, DECLARE a vacancy in the Alternate seat on the Arts
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C. 21 ACCEPT the resignation of Cindy McCann, DECLARE a vacancy in the Alternate seat on the Arts
and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5), and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the
vacancy, as recommended by AC5 and the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 22 APPOINT members to the 2018 Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and 2018
CCP-Executive Committee pursuant to Penal Code sections 1230(b)(2) and 1230.1(b), respectively, as
recommended by the Public Protection Committee. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 23 APPOINT in lieu of election Jim Price, Arthur John Hanson, and Walter Pierce to serve on the
Board of Trustees of Reclamation District 799 (Hotchkiss Tract) for a term of four years, as
recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 24 APPOINT in lieu of election Robert Lyman, Pete Hansen, and Frank Morgan to serve on the Board
of Trustees for Reclamation District 800 (Byron Tract) for a term of four years, as recommended by the
County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 25 APPOINT in lieu of election Don Wagenet and Frank Savage to serve on the Board of Trustees of
Reclamation District 2024 (Orwood and Palm Tracts) for a term of four years, as recommended by the
County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 26 APPOINT in lieu of election Clark Misner and Randall Neudeck to the Board of Trustees for
Reclamation District 2025 (Holland Tract), for a term of four years and two years respectively, as
recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
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C. 27 APPOINT in lieu of election Dave Forkel, Randall Neudeck, and Angela Wright to the Board of
Trustees for Reclamation District 2026 (Webb Tract) for a term of four years, two years, and two years
respectively, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 28 APPOINT in lieu of election Robert Davies, William Hall, and Gilbert Orozco to serve on the Board
of Trustees of Reclamation District 2059 (Bradford Island) for a term of four years, as recommended by
the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 29 APPOINT in lieu of election Coleman Foley and Thomas E. Baldocchi, Jr. to serve on the Board of
Trustees of Reclamation District 2065 (Veale Tract) for a term of four years, as recommended by the
County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 30 APPOINT in lieu of election Colby Heaton to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 2090
(Quimby Island) for a term of four years, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 31 APPOINT in lieu of election Sandy Speckman Kiefer to serve on the Board of Trustees of
Reclamation District 2117 (Coney Island) for a term of four years, as recommended by the County
Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 32 APPOINT in lieu of election Eric Schmit to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 2137 for
a term of four years, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Personnel Actions
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C. 33 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22106 to reallocate the salary of the Chief Quality
Officer - Exempt (unrepresented) classification on the Salary Schedule in the Health Services Department.
(100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 34 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22144 to establish the classification of Animal Services
Captain-Exempt (unrepresented) and add one full-time position in the Animal Services Department. (32%
User Fees, 31% City Revenues, 37% County General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 35 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22187 to establish the class of Communications
Equipment Specialist I Trainee (represented) and allocate it to the Salary Schedule; retitle and reallocate
the salary of the class of Communications Equipment Specialist (represented) to Communications
Equipment Specialist II (represented), and reallocate the salary of the class of Senior Communications
Equipment Specialist (represented) on the Salary Schedule. (100% Department of Information
Technology user fees)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
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 for
equipment in the form of two 3-D printers from the California State Library as administered by the
Southern California Library Cooperative Technology TNT for Libraries project, for the period September
1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in
the amount of $30,000 from the California State Library to provide 12 laptops and one Laptops Anytime
Kiosk to the Oakley Library for the period November 1, 2017 through January 31, 2019. (42% Library
Fund match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in
the amount of $15,000 from the Pacific Library Partnership to create STEAM Career Success: A STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) Awareness Outreach Program that will convey the
important message of STEAM careers to underserved high school students in Contra Costa County for the
period January 1 to December 31, 2018. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in
the form of ten Starling wearable word counting devices from the California State Library for the San
Pablo Library for the period October 1, 2017 through September 31, 2018. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in
the amount of $8,020 from the Pacific Library Partnership to provide materials and equipment to the
Antioch Library for the period November 1, 2017 through July 1, 2018. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 41 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/393 supporting the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy’s
Knightsen Wetland Restoration and Flood Protection Project application to the San Joaquin-Sacramento
Delta Conservancy’s Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program for up to $1,500,000 in
grant funds, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with the City of Walnut Creek, to pay the County an
amount not to exceed $71,629 for homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and
Engagement Program, for the period July 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the City
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C. 43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the City
and County of San Francisco, including full indemnification of the City and County of San Francisco, to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $839,820 as part of the 2017 U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant for homeland security related projects within the County
for the period November 1, 2017 through the end of the grant funding. (100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 44 APPROVE the allocation of the 2017 Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS funds,
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and AUTHORIZE the
Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Oakland to
enable the County to administer $664,708 in fiscal year 2017 Housing Opportunities for Persons with
HIV/AIDS funds, to provide housing and supportive services for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS, for
the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. (100% HUD)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
the California Department of Health Care Services, to receive reimbursement to administer and oversee
the Mental Health Services Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness and community
mental health services grant programs for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (No County
match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C. 46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a Products and Services
Agreement with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the purchase
and lease of SCRAMx alcohol monitoring systems, monitoring services and hosted software, for the term
of November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2020. (100% Custody Alternative Facility Participant Fees)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with META Dynamic, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$35,000 to provide a guidance navigation system, related software, accessories, and certified technicians
for tumor locating services in the Surgical Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health
Centers, for the period November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
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AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf of the Interim
Public Works Director, a purchase order amendment with Caltronics Business Systems, to extend the
lease from December 5, 2017 to December 4, 2019 and increase the payment limit by $110,000 to a new
payment limit of $360,000, for three digital copiers, Martinez area. (100% Department User Fees)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf of the Interim
Public Works Director, a purchase order amendment with Lehr Auto Electric, Inc., to increase the
payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $800,000 for emergency vehicle parts and
accessories, with no change to the original term of February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018,
Countywide. (100% Fleet Internal Service Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a purchase
order with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in an amount not to exceed $190,000 for car and light truck rentals, for
the period November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019, Countywide. (100% Fleet Internal Service Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment, effective November 14, 2017, with CherryRoad Technologies, Inc., to increase the payment
limit by $337,440 to a new payment limit of $12,029,370, for additional assistance to upgrade the
County’s PeopleSoft software system, through January 2018. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with Laboratory Corporation of America in an amount not
to exceed $325,000 to provide outside laboratory testing services for the Contra Costa Regional Medical
Center and Health Centers, for the period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Cardionet, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $185,000 for remote cardiac monitoring services for Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center patients, for the period November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.
(100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Martha D. Newman in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide consultation and technical assistance
to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers on the Public Hospital Redesign and
Incentives of the Medi-Cal program, for the period December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018.
(100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment, effective November 1, 2017, with Shelter Inc., to decrease the payment limit by $60,428 to a
new payment limit of $1,370,441, to provide supportive housing services for homeless families at a
reduced level, with no change in the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (100% Employment and
Human Services Department)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Animal Services
Director, a purchase order with MWI Veterinary Supply Co. in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for
veterinary pharmaceutical supplies and chemicals, for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30,
2019. (32% User fees, 31% city revenues, 37% County General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment, effective July 1, 2017, with Lifelong Medical Care to add acupuncture services for Contra
Costa Health Plan members, with no change in the payment limit of $3,000,000 nor in the term of July 1,
2017 through June 30, 2018, for primary care, urgent care and specialty medical services to Contra Costa
Health Plan members. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with Young Men’s Christian Association of the East Bay in
an amount not to exceed $4,000 to develop and implement internship programs for mental health students
participating in the Workforce Education and Training Program, for the period November 1, 2017 through
October 31, 2018. (100% Mental Health Services Act)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the
Interim Public Works Director, a purchase order with Sam Clar Office Furniture Inc., in the amount of
$199,606 for office furniture, for the 40 Muir Road, 2nd Floor, Martinez, Remodel Project. (100%
General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a non-profit corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $108,922 to provide the continued implementation of the Phase III Lethality Assessment
Program for Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention for the period December 1, 2017 through
September 30, 2018. (100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
BeyondTrust Software, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $142,190 for virtual appliances, software
licenses, software maintenance and support, and professional services for the Health Services Information
Technology Unit, for the period November 14, 2017 through November 13, 2020. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a non-profit corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $317,125 to provide domestic violence support services to California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
(100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 63 RATIFY the Purchasing Agent’s execution, on behalf of the Public Works Director, of a purchase
order with Jon K. Takata, dba Restoration Management Company, in an amount not to exceed $150,000,
for emergency mold abatement at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Psychiatric Ward, Martinez
area. (100% Health Services Enterprise Fund.)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Healthright 360 in an amount not to exceed $4,700,783, to provide pre-arrest, at-arrest and post-arrest
diversion opportunities and coordination services for Antioch residents with behavioral health issues for
the Contra Costa Lead Plus Project, for the period November 1, 2017 through August 15, 2020. (100%
California Board of State and Community Corrections Grant)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment, effective November 1, 2017, with Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC, to increase
the payment limit by $900,000 to a new payment limit of $1,200,000 to provide additional ambulatory
surgery services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, with no change in the term of March 1, 2016
through February 28, 2018. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
OBHG California, P.C., in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to provide obstetrics and gynecology
services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, for the period November 1, 2017 through October 31,
2019. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services
Director, a contract with Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., and a purchase order with Optiv
Security, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $52,034 for the renewal of Brocade computer hardware support
for the period November 27, 2017 to November 26, 2018. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
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Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 68 AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Director, to 1) execute
purchase orders for food to be provided at the Health Care for the Homeless Program Governance
Meetings and 2) procure up to 100 $5 gift cards, with all expenses not to exceed $5,000 to use as
incentives for focus group program participants of the Health Care for the Homeless Program, for the
period November 1, 2017 through January 31, 2019. (100% Health Resources and Services
Administration grant)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services
Director, a purchase order amendment with Watermark Sleepcare, Inc., to increase the payment by $6,000
to a new payment limit of $220,000 for the rental of sleep study devices, testing supplies and repair
services at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, with no change in the term of November 1, 2016
through October 31, 2017. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
David S. Gee, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $168,000 to provide consultation and technical assistance
to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical Management team, for the period December 1, 2017 through
November 30, 2018. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Mental Health Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,014,000 to provide Mental Health Services
Act Community Services and Supports Program services to adult clients in Contra Costa County for the
period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, which includes a six-month automatic extension through
December 31, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $1,007,000. (35% Federal Medi-Cal, 65% Mental Health
Services Act)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Bates Stringer – Oak Park, LLC, in the amount of $1,275,000, to provide real estate services related
to County-owned property at 1700 Oak Park Blvd. in Pleasant Hill for the period from November 1, 2017,
through October 31, 2020. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
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AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with JK2 & Associates, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $125,000 to a new payment
limit of $220,000, and to extend the termination date from January 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019, for
continued real estate planning services for the Oak Park Sale of Surplus (South Pleasant Hill Parcels),
Pleasant Hill area. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 74 Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services
Agreement with Loving Campos Associates, Architects, Inc., effective July 24, 2017, to modify
sub-consultants with no change to the original term or payment limit of $710,000, to provide architectural
services for the new Fire Station No. 70 project at 1800 23rd Street in San Pablo. (100 District Operating
Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 75 Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services
Agreement with Loving Campos Associates, Architects, Inc., effective July 27, 2017, to modify
sub-consultants and increase the payment limit by $64,087 to a new payment limit of $520,000, with no
change to the original term, to provide architectural services for the new Fire Station No. 16 at 4007 Los
Arabis Road in Lafayette. (100% District Operating Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 76 Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District, to execute a purchase order with Sam Clar Office Furniture in an amount not to exceed
$500,000 for the purchase, delivery, and installation of office furniture and equipment to outfit the
District's new administrative offices located at 4005 Port Chicago Highway in the City of Concord. (90%
Fire District General Fund, 10% EMS Transport Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Other Actions
C. 77
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C. 77 CONSENT to the transfer of ownership of Woods Grove Apartments in Pittsburg from BRIDGE
Regional Partners, Inc. (BRIDGE) to Reliant-Woods Grove, LP (Reliant); CONSENT to the assignment
of BRIDGE’s obligation to repay $800,000 of HOME funds to the County to Reliant; AUTHORIZE
accrued interest on the HOME loan to be forgiven; AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development
Director to execute a consent to assignment and related documents, as recommended by the Conservation
and Development Director. (100% Federal funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to renew Cardroom License
Number 6, known as "California Grand Casino", currently located at 5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco area,
for the period November 26, 2017 through November 25, 2018, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner.
(Lamar V. Wilkinson, Owner)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with La Clinica De La Raza, effective November 1, 2017, to add Pharmacy 340B Compliance
Program requirements with no change in the payment limit of $3,000,000 and no change in the term of
July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 80 AUTHORIZE a one-time payment of $1,800 for two months of Infant Supplement to a prior 602
WIC Non-Minor Dependent, C.R., as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 81 ACCEPT the October 2017 update of the operations of the Employment and Human Services
Department Community Services Bureau, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services
Director.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 82 APPROVE Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated
Area of Contra Costa County (Framework) reflecting changes requested by the Board on October 24,
2017, and DIRECT the Conservation and Development Director to implement Public Outreach Plan to
solicit public input on the Framework, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
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AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 83 ACCEPT the 2016 Annual Report submitted by the Diablo Municipal Advisory Council, as
recommended by Supervisor Burgis.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay $2,445 to Xingbo Sun,
M.D., for additional podiatry services provided at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health
Centers during September 2017, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 85 APPROVE Conflict of Interest Code for Making Waves Academy, as recommended by the County
Counsel.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 86 RECEIVE the 2017 Annual Report submitted by the Finance Committee, as recommended by the
Finance Committee.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
C. 87 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board of Supervisors to submit notice of intent to the Federal
Aviation Administration indicating the County's interest and intent to submit an application to partner
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to set local rules and regulations for an Unmanned
Aerial Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, as recommended by Supervisor Burgis.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
Successor Agency to the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
C. 88 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE County Counsel, or her designee, to execute amendments to existing
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C. 88 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE County Counsel, or her designee, to execute amendments to existing
contracts for legal services between Goldfarb & Lipman LLP and the County and Goldfarb & Lipman
LLP and the County as successor to the Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff
Other: District III Supervisor Diane Burgis (ABSENT), District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(ABSENT)
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.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and 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.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments
from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is
closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. Comments on matters listed on the agenda or
otherwise within the purview of the Board of Supervisors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via
mail: Board of Supervisors, 651 Pine Street Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553; by fax: 925-335-1913.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings
who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at (925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915.
An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, Room 106.
Copies of recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board. Please
telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make the necessary arrangements.
Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the
Board Agenda. Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board,
651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.
Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office of the
Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900. The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County’s Internet Web Page:
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Diane Burgis) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the
month at 1:30 p.m. at the Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Candace Andersen) meets on the fourth
Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
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The Finance Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff 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 Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Candace Andersen) meets on the
first Monday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street,
Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Diane Burgis) meets on the second
Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Diane Burgis 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 Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the first Monday of the
month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Diane Burgis and Karen Mitchoff) meets
on the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street,
Martinez.
Airports Committee December 13, 2017 11:00 a.m.See above
Family & Human Services Committee December 25, 2017 Canceled See above
Finance Committee December 25, 2017 Canceled See above
Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee TBD See above
Internal Operations Committee December 11, 2017 1:00 p.m. See above
Legislation Committee December 11, 2017 10:30 a.m. See above
Public Protection Committee December 4, 2017 Canceled See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee December 11, 2017 9:00 a.m. See above
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR
WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA, MAY BE LIMITED TO TWO
(2) MINUTES
A LUNCH BREAK MAY BE CALLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD CHAIR
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
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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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
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
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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
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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RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONSIDER accepting the report on Winter Storm Preparedness in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the
Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Countywide. (Tim Jensen, Public Works
Department)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
To remind our communities throughout the County about awareness and preparations for this winter’s rainy season,
the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) has the following
report:
Agency Preparations:
The County’s Public Works and Flood Control District crews have been working hard to prepare for this winter, and
they treat every winter as a potential heavy winter. Regional flood protection facilities and local drainage systems are
ready and expected to perform well during large storms, as they have in the past. Key personnel are available to
respond to emergencies at any time. As public agencies, we also value the eyes and ears of our residents to identify
potential problems, so we have in place
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Tim Jensen, (925) 313-2390
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: David Twa, CAO, Betsy Burkhart, CCTV, Mike Carlson, Deputy Chief Engineer, Carrie Ricci, Deputy Public Works Director, Tim Jensen, Flood Control, Catherine
Windham, Flood Control
D.3
To:Contra Costa County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Consider Report on Winter Storm Preparedness in Contra Costa County, Countywide.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
24/7 reporting via phone or e-mail.
There are 14 Reclamation Districts responsible for the Delta area’s levees in eastern Contra Costa County. They each
perform a critical function to protect lives and property. Their staff has been preparing for this winter via inspections,
maintenance, restocking supplies, and training. The levees and pumps are ready, and they have trained personnel on
standby to respond to any issues that may arise. During storm events, levees will be closely monitored.
Key personnel throughout the County are trained and ready to respond to any emergency at any time. In preparation
for this winter, the County’s Office of Emergency Services has been coordinating with local, state, and federal
agencies to ensure winter preparedness and disaster response. The various County agencies, such as Sheriff, Fire,
Health Services, Public Works, Flood Control District, Reclamation Districts, and Animal Services, are partners in
disaster preparedness and response. Coordination among these agencies keeps our County in compliance with the
National Weather Service’s “storm ready” rating.
Sandbag Stations:
Each year the County and cities provide free sand and sandbags to local residents for use in protecting their property
from flooding. On January 6, 2017, a sandbag demonstration media event was hosted by Supervisor Gioia. Our next
sandbag demonstration media event is planned for late November. Video footage from past events and a sandbag
demonstration guide is available on our website. For more information, visit http://www.cccounty.us/5983/Sandbags.
Creek and Channel Safety Awareness:
The County’s Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Program annual events continue, including; 1) completing the
annual outreach to schools in September; 2) putting up student art class posters along flood control channels for the
winter; and 3) coordinating with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s Swiftwater Rescue operations. On
October 25, Walnut Creek Intermediate School hosted their second “Stay Out! Stay Alive!” campaign regarding the
flood control channel that traverses its campus. See www.cccounty.us/creekandchannelsafety for more information.
Media Outreach:
In an effort to get the word out to the public, we have worked with our Public Information Officer to send out regular
media blasts all winter on flood or weather-related information that would be useful or interesting to the public.
Examples include determining if a property is in a flood-prone area, the location of sandbag stations, activities that
people can undertake to protect their property from flooding, emergency preparedness, flood forecasting information,
or a message from our Creek and Channel Safety Program.
Newsletters:
Each Board member has a newsletter and e-mail blast they send out generally once a week. We are providing our
winter preparation media outreach information to Board member’s staff to be distributed across the County through
their channels.
Website:
The Flood Control District has a webpage describing what citizens can do to prepare for this winter’s rainy season.
The webpage can be found at http://www.cccounty.us/5906/Flood-Preparedness.
Flood Forecasting:
In our area, localized heavy rains can happen unexpectedly and streams can rise rapidly, so paying attention to the
weather and utilizing forecasting resources is important. The Flood Control District monitors 29 rain gauges and
fifteen stream elevation gauges to provide information. This past year, we installed 11 more stream gauges with state
funding. Our data is used by the National Weather Service to inform their forecasts. We have a custom made
forecasting guide we call “7532 Flood!” We provided information about the guide online, discussed it at numerous
agency and public meetings, and have produced a short video on the guide. This information helps public agencies
and residents predict the potential for flooding in their community. The webpages are compatible with most mobile
devices and can be found at http://www.cccounty.us/RainMap.
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Resource for Cities:
Flood Control District staff has combined the above messages into the flood preparedness webpages as a resource for
cities. Staff is also available to provide input on winter preparation messages produced by cities, as well as to speak
on winter preparedness at city-hosted meetings.
The above information will be sent to media outlets and community sites to coincide with this Board action. Key staff
members are available to answer questions, attend community meetings, or be interviewed upon request.
The Chief Engineer, Flood Control District recommends that the Board accept the above report, and the personally
presented report, on flood preparedness in Contra Costa County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Board Order is not adopted, members of the public may not receive important information about flood
preparedness and creek and channel safety.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Flood Control District will continue to work with schools and youth-based groups within the County to educate
children about safety regarding creeks and flood control channels.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the report from the Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division of the Health Services Department
with an update on homeless service activities and the Contra Costa Homeless Continuum of Care Annual Report for
fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact, the report is informational.
BACKGROUND:
On December 3, 1996, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Family and Human Service Committee oversight of
services provided to the homeless in Contra Costa County. Since then the Health Services Department has presented
annual updates to the Family and Human Service Committee.
On June 26, 2017, the Family and Human Services Committee received a report from the Health Services
Department on homeless services (attachment entitled, "Report on Homelessness - As Presented to F&HS with FY
15-16 Annual Report". At this meeting, Health Services Department staff were directed to present
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Enid Mendoza, (925)
335-1039
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.4
To:Board of Supervisors
From:FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Report on Homeless Services - F&HS Referral No. 5 Continuum of Care Plan for the Homeless
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the report to the full Board of Supervisors in the fall and to include information on the homeless services budget to
get a better understanding of current funding sources. The attached report entitled, "Report on Homelessness -
Revised with FY 16-17 Annual Report" includes an updated report and annual report that included funding source
information.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board will not receive an update on homeless service activities in our County and funding sources that
support these efforts.
ATTACHMENTS
Report on Homelessness - Revised with FY 16-17 Annual Report
Report on Homelessness - As Presented to F&HS with FY 15-16 Annual Report
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Contra Costa County Homeless Continuum of Care
Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual Report
Point in Time Count (PIT) data and Annual Service data
are used to understand important characteristics of
the population experiencing a housing crisis in Contra
Costa County. PIT data is a census of all homeless
people encountered on a given night (January 27,
2017) and provides just as snapshot while service data
captures all people utilizing CoC programs during the
fiscal year 2016-2017.
Point In Time Count Data
1,607 homeless individuals on a given night
696 sheltered AND 911 unsheltered
84 families with minors
99 veterans
331 chronically homeless
3,303 males 2,696 females 16 transgender or
don’t identify
44% African
American 38% White 9% American Indian/
Alaskan Native
6% Multiple races 3% Other Race 17% Latino
2/3 have a
disability
32% w/mental
health condition
22% w/chronic
health condition
640 families with
minors
1,710 newly
identified
1,045 chronically
homeless
418 Veterans 514 seniors (62+) 1/2 unsheltered
Homelessness is first a housing issues, and necessary supports and
services are critical to help people remain housed. Our system must
be nimble and flexible enough to respond through the shared
responsibility, accountability, and transparency of the community.
—Contra Costa’s Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
Letter from the Chair of the Council on Homelessness
Reflecting back at the 2016-17 Fiscal Year, I am impressed by the tremendous work and commitment to address and alleviate
homelessness within Contra Costa County. The County’s Continuum of Care (CoC) and the Council on Homelessness continued to be
leaders in adopting best practices and innovative approaches. It is exciting to know that the CoC successfully launched Phase One of the
Coordinated Entry System (CES).
CES streamlines the process for homeless individuals and households to access the services needed to secure the right housing, with
the right level of services. Phase One focused on building the infrastructure for our crisis response system by creating three dedicated
points of entry: 211, CORE (Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement) Teams, and CARE (Coordinated Assessment and Resource)
Centers that offer enhanced services such as housing navigation services and extended hours that transforms it into a Warming Center
to
As the CoC has built its capacity to serve more people in crisis, the need for more affordable housing in the Bay Area becomes more
obvious. Without a steady supply of new affordable housing, it will be impossible to fully address and alleviate homelessness. Federal
and State resources are helpful to provide and maintain affordable housing, however, those sources of funds have been reduced over
the last five years and are no longer provided at the scale necessary to address the lack of supply.
As we enter the 2017-18 Fiscal Year, the CoC will continue its work to identify creative and effective solutions for establishing more
affordable housing opportunities. The CoC will also move into Phase Two of CES to more effectively screen, triage, and provide
resources to those newly homeless in efforts to divert them from entering the system of care.
On behalf of the Council of Homelessness, I would like to express my gratitude for the service providers and partners working together
to end homelessness in our county.
Annual Service Data
6,015 homeless + 1,057 at-risk + 1,022 formerly homeless
On any given night,
there are 1,607 people
homeless people in
Contra Costa County.
31% of people
served by CoC
are newly identi-
fied each year.
Contra Costa County needs 30,939 more
affordable rental homes to meet need for
very low and extremely low income
residents.
Median rent in Contra Costa
has increased 25% since 2000
while median renter income
has decreased 3% when
adjusted for inflation.
Contra Costa lost 66% of
state and federal funding
for housing production
and preservation from FY
08-09 to FY 15-16.
Housing Needs in Contra Costa County
Shelter capacity met
only 48% of community
needs during PIT Count.
Spotlight on Services: CORE in Action
30% reported to be homeless for the first time.
Sources: 2017 Point In Time Count; California Housing Partnership https://
chpc.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ContraCostaCounty2017.pdf
Contra Costa Continuum of Care Partners
A primary emphasis of a coordinated entry system is to engage
those not yet served by the CoC—those individuals that never
have or no longer access services. This ensures that resources
are genuinely allocated to those most vulnerable, based on a
housing assessment that determines the breadth and depth of
services necessary to sustain housing.
CORE is a new component to the CoC that conducts outreach
throughout the county. CORE teams have established day and
evening hours to screen and triage individuals in encampments
and on the streets. They provide referrals or direct linkages,
when possible, to emergency shelters, hospitals, and
psychiatric emergency care.
During the first six months of implementation, CORE
served 1,126 unique individuals sleeping outside,
including 22 families with 55 children.
Gabriel Lemus, CoC Chair
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Coordinated Entry In Contra Costa County
A Coordinated Entry System (CES) streamlines access to
housing and services while addressing barriers and getting
the right resources to the right people, at the right time .
Contra Costa County began planning and implementation of
CES during FY 16-17. Initial activities included 1) adoption of
an evidence-based housing assessment tool to determine
risk and prioritization for housing services; 2) CoC -wide
housing placement meetings to identify the most
vulnerable, based on housing assessment scores, for
Permanent Supportive Housing; 3) system-planning for
further prioritization for services across the continuum.
The CES model in Contra Costa County has three access
points (211, CARE Centers, and CORE Outreach) that any
individual or family can access to obtain services. These
programs identify, assess, and refer people to appropriate
services based on needs. Permanent housing may include
non-subsidized rentals, permanent supportive housing
programs, board and cares, friends and family.
Coordinated Entry System is designed to help meet the
needs of the most vulnerable. Since the launch of CES, there
has been a “population shift.” Program staff have recognized
this, and the data demonstrates it.
CES by the Numbers
People served at CARE Centers: 1,797
People served by CORE: 1,126
Housing assessments completed in 16-17: 1,822
People housed since CES kick-off: 716
211 calls related to housing crisis or assistance: 5,287
Making Progress on the Strategic Plan City Data
Every city in Contra Costa County is affected by homeless-
ness. While it is more visibly apparent in some communities,
the system of care serves people that have lost housing in
City PIT-unsheltered Annual Data-Where
Lost Housing
Richmond 109 1206
Concord 188 629
Antioch 137 460
Pittsburg 83 293
Martinez 93 217
San Pablo 57 186
Walnut Creek 19 120
Bay Point 39 114
Pleasant Hill 25 77
Oakley 16 61
Brentwood 4 49
El Sobrante 13 44
North Richmond 0 40
Rodeo 6 39
Hercules 0 29
Pinole 0 29
El Cerrito 11 19
Lafayette 0 18
Pacheco 6 18
Danville 0 15
San Ramon 0 11
Alamo 0 10
Clayton 0 10
Discovery Bay 1 8
Crockett 0 7
Orinda 0 7
Clyde 0 6
Bethel Island 0 5
Byron 0 5
Knightsen 0 2
Moraga 0 1
Port Costa 0 1
80% of those served by the CoC lost
their housing in Contra Costa.
Federal and State Funding for Homeless Services
In Contra Costa County 2016-1017
In 2014, Contra Costa’s CoC updated it’s Strategic Plan.
Forging Ahead Towards Preventing and Ending
Homelessness has three key strategies: implementation
of an effective Coordinated Entry System, utilizing
performance standards to determine needs and
program impacts, and establishing effective strategies
for communicating to wide range of stakeholders.
tinyurl.com/HousingSecurityFund
One of the greatest challenges with helping individuals and
families regain housing is the costs of credit checks,
application fees, and deposits. The Housing Security Fund
was developed to give un-housed families a fighting chance
in the tight rental market that has gripped the Bay Area.
Thanks to efforts by the Multi-faith ACTION Coalition,
Richmond Community Foundation,
Council on Homelessness, and
individual community members, the
Housing Security Fund raised more
than $18,000 in its first eight months.
Housing Security Fund
Coordinated Entry
Coordinated Entry is being implemented in multiple
phases, with an initial focus on enhancing the crisis
response system through 211 services, CARE
(Coordinated Assessment REsource) Centers, CORE
Teams (Coordinated Outreach Referral and
Engagement), a warming center, an evidence -based
housing assessment tool and housing navigation
services.
Performance Standards
The CoC submits the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Performance Measures
annually and uses these measurements to determine
need and impact. Performance measures, PIT data, and
annual service data guide local efforts and help with
advocating for greater housing resources. Full reports
may be found at http://cchealth.org/h3/#simple7
Communication
Multiple communication strategies were put into place
to raise awareness about the housing crisis and its
impact on community members. Activities included:
H3/CoC website re-design,
community presentations
quarterly newsletters
social media efforts
homeless awareness month activities
114 Permanent housing slots for families
34 HUD VASH rental vouchers for veterans
4 CORE outreach teams
5 Housing navigators
4 CARE/CARE Capable Centers
1 Warming Center
New housing resources
and services established
in 2016-17
Housing Navigation Shelter &
Case management
CARE
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WILLIAM B. WALKER, M.D.
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
LAVONNA MARTIN, MPH, MPA
DIRECTOR, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND HOMELESS
SERVICES
CONTRA COSTA
HEALTH, HOUSING, AND
HOMELESS SERVICES
HOMELESS PROGRAM
1350 Arnold Drive, Ste. 202
Martinez, California
94553-4675
PH 925 313-7700
FAX 925 646-9420
TO: Family and Human Services Committee, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Lavonna Martin, MPH, MPA, Health, Housing, and Homeless Services Director
RE: Annual Report on the Homeless Continuum of Care
DATE: June 26, 2017
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Accept this report from the Health Services Department; and
2. Forward this report to the Board of Supervisors for acceptance; and,
3. Direct Staff to continue to report on an annual basis to the FHS Committee regarding progress of the effort to end
homelessness and the activities of Contra Costa Council on Homelessness.
BACKGROUND
In November 2014, the Board approved “Forging Ahead Towards Preventing and Ending Homelessness: An Update to Contra
Costa’s 2004 Strategic Plan”, that renewed our 2004 plan with the latest data, best practices, and community feedback and
reaffirmed our commitment to the Housing First approach. As such, “Forging Ahead” establishes this guiding principle:
“Homelessness is first a housing issue, and necessary supports and services are critical to help people remain housed. Our
system must be nimble and flexible enough to respond through shared responsibility, accountability, and transparency of the
community.” The Strategic Plan Update identifies two goals: 1) Decrease the length of time people experience homelessness
by focusing on providing Permanent Housing and Services and; 2) Decrease the percentage of people who become homeless
by providing Prevention activities. To achieve these goals, three strategies emerged:
1) Implement a coordinated entry/assessment system to streamline access to housing and services while addressing
barriers, getting the right resources to the right people at the right time;
2) Use best, promising , and most effective practices to give the consumer the best possible experience through the
strategic use of resources; and
3) Develop the most effective platforms to provide access, support advocacy, and connect to the community about
homelessness and available resources.
The Homeless Program of the Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division partners with the Homeless Advisory Board and
Continuum of Care to develop and carryout an annual action plan that identifies the objectives and benchmarks related to
each of the goals and strategies of Forging Ahead. Further, the Homeless Program incorporates the strategic plan goals into
its own delivery system of comprehensive services, interim housing and permanent supportive housing as well as contracting
with community agencies to provide additional homeless services and housing with the goal of ending homelessness in our
community.
Attached is a summary of the Contra Costa Homeless Continuum of Care Annual Report that provides a summary of program
services, outcomes, and consumer demograhics for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Additionally, a summary infographic of the 2017
Point in Time Count is included.
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CONTRA COSTA HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE
2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL REPORT
November 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 3 LETTER FROM THE COUNCIL CHAIR
PAGE 4 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE
AND COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS
PAGE 4 FISCAL YEAR 15-16 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY
PAGE 5 2016 POINT IN TIME COUNT – A DECREASE IN NUMBERS
PAGE 6 HOMELESS SERVICES IN THE CONTINUUM
PAGE 7 THE COUNTY’S HOMELESS POPULATION
PAGE 8 CONTINUUM-WIDE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
PAGE 10 ZERO 2016 – BY NAME LISTS
PAGE 11 COORDINATED ENTRY
PAGE 12 A LEGAL AND PERSONAL IDENTITY
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Letter from the Council Chair
The 2015-16 Fiscal Year was complete with great accomplishments and innovation as the County’s
Continuum of Care (the Continuum) and the Council on Homelessness (the Council) developed new
strategies to meet its goals in addressing and preventing homelessness.
At the beginning of the year, the Continuum was in the midst of planning and conceptualizing its new
Coordinated Entry System: the Continuum’s centralized and coordinated process designed to integrate
consumers’ intake, needs assessment, and provision of services, including referrals to permanent
housing when appropriate. This resulted in a completely new model that would fortify the Continuum’s
referral and outreach system through Coordinated Entry.
The Council also continued the work that it started back in 2015 for the Zero: 2016 Campaign; the
campaign to end veteran and chronic homelessness. During the year, the Continuum became one of the
first to create a “by-name” list of homeless veterans and chronic homeless, which is being recognized as
the national standard to achieve a better picture of those who are truly in need and how many veterans
and chronic homeless are returning to homelessness. These tools have also been effective in case
management for homeless consumers navigating multiple social service, health, and housing agencies.
As demonstrated in this report, the strategies to address and prevent homelessness, and the work to
implement these strategies, are working. The report provides a summary of the outcomes and
performance measures of the various types of programs and services provided by the Continuum
partners. Every single performance measure was met! Even more notable was the decrease in numbers
of homeless individuals identified in the Point-In-Time Count over the last five years.
Contra Costa County still faces struggles with homelessness as the housing market continues to pose
challenges to households throughout the region. Additionally, the sluggish rate in the creation of
affordable housing only means that homelessness, and the threat of homelessness, will continue. As we
move forward into fiscal year 2016-17, it is these types of challenges that make the Continuum’s work
even more important.
There is much to be proud of in our efforts to address homelessness during FY 2015-16 and FY 2016-17
has already proven to be full of optimism, hope, and success.
Gabriel Lemus, Chair
Contra Costa Council on Homelessness
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Contra Costa County Homeless Continuum of Care
and Council on Homelessness
In 1997, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HUD) required that communities
seeking HUD homeless funding apply as a collaborative of local agencies, called a Homeless Continuum
of Care. The Contra Costa Homeless Continuum of Care (Continuum) is comprised of service providers,
members of the faith community, businesses, funders, education systems, and law enforcement,
working in partnership with consumers to find stable housing.
The Continuum is governed by the Council on Homelessness (Council), a group of 15 members
appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. The Council provides guidance in the
development and implementation of long range planning and policy of homeless issues in the County.
Fiscal Year 15-16 Annual Report Summary
As a governing body, the Council on Homelessness references data from the many data sources
collected in the Continuum of Care, to represent the landscape of homelessness in Contra Costa County.
This data aggregates the individual situations and personal stories of the 6,000 plus homeless people in
our Continuum of Care. Data cannot capture everyday struggles, or convey the peace of mind when
homeless individuals are housed, or the physical and psychological benefits of a place to call home.
However, the data can help to understand the need and impact. It can guide the Council in
understanding how many people in the community struggle with mental health issues, chronic disease,
or how many families slept on the streets in the middle of winter. This data also illustrates how many
people transition from the streets, to shelter, to permanent housing. The numbers are exciting and
demonstrate the impact this Continuum has on the lives of the almost 6,500 homeless people in the
system of care last year.
A significant success for the Continuum is the 28% decrease in the number of people identified in the
annual Point in Time Count since 2011. More notable is the Performance Measures data from agencies
that provide prevention, intervention, and housing programming, reaching a greater number of people
in need each year. Performance Measures for Fiscal Year 15-16 demonstrate improvements in all
program types across the system of care. These improvements suggest that system-wide changes in the
Continuum are resulting in reduced length of time homeless as people are obtaining housing quicker,
and with effective placements such that fewer people return to homelessness.
Despite all these accomplishments and improvements across the system, the Continuum continues to
struggle in meeting the needs of many people that are homeless in the community. Newly identified
homeless enter the system monthly, and lack of affordable housing hinders efforts to keep those at-risk
in their homes or find new homes for those already struggling with homelessness.
The Continuum and all its partners continue to build the infrastructure for an effective system that
meets the needs of the at-risk and homeless population. Data tells us that these efforts are working!
Please contact Health, Housing, and Homelessness Services at homelessprograms@hsd.cccounty.us for
more information about this report or activities within the Contra Costa Homeless Continuum of Care.
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2011-2016 REGIONAL SHIFTS IN UNSHELTERED
2016 Point in Time Count – A Decrease in Numbers
On the evening of January 27, 2016, there were 3,500 individuals identified as homeless or at risk of
homelessness in Contra Costa County through the Point in Time (PIT) Count. The PIT Count is an annual
identification and survey of all homeless people residing in shelters or living on the streets in the county.
Slightly less than half (1,730) of the 3,500 individuals were literally homeless and 1,770 were at risk of
homelessness. Among the literally homeless, there were 620 people in shelters and another 1,110 were
sleeping on the streets. Youth under the age of 18 made up 11% of the homeless population and two-
thirds of those youth were residing in shelters the night of the count. Two-thirds of the population are
male.
There has been a 28% decrease in the number of people identified through PIT in Contra Costa in the
last five years. PIT also demonstrated a significant regional shift across the county for unsheltered
individuals. More people reported sleeping outside or were found in encampments in East County
relative to 2015 data, and fewer in West and Central County.
1,730 homeless
* 620 in shelters
* 1,110 on streets
1,770
imminently
at-risk
9%
veterans
7% of
households
had minors15%
chronically
homeless
29%
mental
health
issues
3,500 HOMELESS OR IMMINENTLY AT-RISK
2415
2000 2030
1730
2011 2013 2015 2016
2011-2016 POINT IN TIME COUNT:
NUMBER OF HOMELESS IDENTIFIED
70% in Central County
60% in West County
30% in East County
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Homeless Services in the Continuum
The Continuum serves thousands of at-risk, homeless, and formerly homeless people of all ages and
demographics through the many service providers delivering homeless prevention and intervention
programs. Each type of service is described below:
Emergency Shelters provide temporary shelter for people that have no safe and healthy sleeping
arrangements. Consumers generally come from uninhabitable locations (encampments, streets, or
vehicles), are fleeing domestic violence, or lost temporary housing.
Support Services Only programs include a variety of services to assist homeless individuals in
“getting back on their feet” and/or simply provide basic health needs. SSOs include drop-in
centers and financial and benefits programs.
Transitional Housing is short-term housing for underage youth and families to get them off the
streets and into more stable living environments until permanent housing can be established.
Rapid Rehousing programs provide short-term financial assistance and services to help those who
are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized.
Permanent Supportive Housing links long-term, safe, affordable, community-based housing with
flexible, voluntary support services to help the individual or family stay housed and healthy.
Street Outreach provides basic hygiene supplies, housing and shelter referrals, food, and
water.
Prevention Programs provide short-term financial assistance to help families and individuals
stay in their homes and avoid entering homelessness.
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The County’s Homeless Population
The Contra Costa Homeless Continuum of Care served almost 8,500 consumers during Fiscal Year 2015-
16 in a variety of homeless programs. Almost 1,000 of these consumers were previously homeless
individuals now residing in Permanent Supportive Housing, and another 218 utilized prevention
programs. Almost 6,500 individuals were literally homeless and residing in shelters or living on the
streets in encampments or their vehicles. The number of people served by the Continuum continues to
rise as more agencies and programs become part of the Continuum.
The homeless population demographic
has changed in a few important ways over
the last five years. First, the total number
of people reached though programming
continues to increase as new programs
are developed within the Continuum.
Certain higher-risk sub-populations
experienced greater increases than
others. In FY 15-16, the County’s
homeless population had a higher
proportion of seniors and individuals with
chronic or mental health conditions than
in FY 10-11.
Other Demographics:
43 is the average age
58% with a Disabling Condition
37% with Mental Health Condition
32% People in Families
19% Employed
32% are Chronically Homeless Adults
9% Veterans
Race/Ethnicity:
42% Black/African American
37% White/Caucasian
9% American Indian
17% Latino/Hispanic
Gender:
44% Female
55% Male
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
6,455 Homeless Individuals
796 Households with Minors
31%
8%
16%
37%
21%20%
Mental Health Condition Chronic Health Condition Seniors (55+)
PERCENT OF HOMELESS POPULUATION IN HIGH-
RISK SUB-GROUPS FOR FY 10-11 AND 15-16
10-11 15-16
+ 780
+ 538
+ 785
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Exits to permanent housing increased for
emergency shelters, transitional housing,
rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive
housing and fewer are returning to the
streets.
Non-returns to homelessness increased for all
programs that house consumers (emergency
shelters, transitional housing, and rapid
rehousing), indicating that people are getting
placed into housing opportunities that fit their
needs best and can sustain housing.
Length of time in emergency shelters and
rapid rehousing programs decreased,
suggesting the system is moving people out of
homelessness quicker.
Housing retention for consumers in
permanent supportive housing remains high
and on target.
A third of those served exit our system of care into permanent housing. However, housing outcomes
were different across the various sub-populations served by the Continuum. Almost three-quarters of
youth exit to permanent housing (along with their families) and 39% of Veterans exit to permanent
housing. Chronically homeless and seniors more often end up back on the streets or in shelters.
Despite positive outcomes, the
number of homeless individuals in the
system of care remains high because
of a significant “in-flow.” Twenty-nine
percent of the people served were
newly identified, meaning they had not
utilized our Continuum for services in
prior years either because they are
new to homelessness, or were
homeless in another community.
Among the newly identified, 28% had
lost their housing in a County other
than Contra Costa.
Continuum Wide Performance Measures Met
The Continuum met almost all of its Performance
Measures for FY 15-16. Performance Measures are
outcome data required by the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to track
progress and outcomes in HUD-funded Continuum of
Care programming. Performance Measures are utilized
by the Continuum to track progress in outcomes and
improve programing to better meet the population’s
needs. In 2015, the Continuum of Care established
Performance Measures for all types of homeless
programming (Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing,
Rapid Rehousing, Support Services and Outreach, and
Permanent Supportive Housing). Performance Measures
for three key program types are provided below. The
dotted line illustrates targets for each measurement
identified by the Continuum. There were improvements
in at least two Performance Measure for all Program
Types since 2014-15 Fiscal Year.
72%
39%
35%
28%
17%
Families with
Children
Veterans Transition Age
Youth*
Seniors (55+)Chronically
Homeless
PERCENT OF SUB-POPULATIONS EXITING TO
PERMANENT HOUSING
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Key Performance Measures from Fiscal Year 15-16 are provided below.
53
50 51
42
2012-132013-142014-152015-16Average Length of Stay for
Exits to Perm Housing
75%
71%71%
77%2012-132013-142014-152015-16Non-returns to Homelessness
28%28%
27%
31%2012-132013-142014-152015-16Exits to Permanent Housing
Target: 30% Target: 75% Target: 50 Days
RAPID REHOUSING PERFORMANCE MEASURES
80%
60%64%
87%2012-132013-142014-152015-16Exits to Permanent
Housing
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
90%
96%
91%
94%2012-132013-142014-152015-16Non-returns to
Homelessness
92%
96%99%98%2012-132013-142014-152015-16Housing Retention
Target: 65% Target: 98% Target: 93%
FY 15-16 EMERGENCY SHELTER PERFORMANCES MEASURES
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Zero:2016 — By Name Lists
In January, 2015, Contra Costa joined 70 other communities across the U.S. working to quickly and
efficiently reduce the number of veterans and chronically homeless people in need of permanent
housing through the national Zero: 2016 campaign organized by Community Solutions.
On-going technical assistance provided through the campaign has focused on data around housing
placements, as well as understanding in-flow of new and returning homeless veterans and chronically
homeless. To best track this data, Contra Costa County has created a “By Name List” of homeless
veterans and the chronically homeless in our community. This tool is becoming a national standard to
help communities get a clearer picture of who needs help, how many people are being housed and how
many people are entering or returning to homelessness each month. During the 15-16 fiscal year, the
number of homeless veterans on the By Name List decreased by 31 percent.
The Veteran By Name List has become a critical tool for case management with veterans currently in our
system. Now case managers meet twice-monthly to discuss every Veteran on the By Name List to
identify needs, resources, and next steps to achieving better health and housing. The Continuum will
build the Chronic By Name List in the next fiscal year to meet the new HUD chronic definition.
230 225 230
219 217 213
204
185 183 188
171
162
11 12 9
18
7
17 22
30
18 15 17 13
8
13 16
16
14
11
16
13
9 9
22
14
-23 -20
-30
-23 -18 -24 -27 -23 -21
-28
-18 -18
-1
-1
-2
-2
-1 -3 -4
PLACEMENTS MOVED TO INACTIVE INFLOW RETURNED TO HOMELESSNESS
31% decrease in
Veteran homelessness
over 12 months
Veteran By Name List Fiscal Year 15-16
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Coordinated Entry
Implementation of the Coordinated Entry System in Contra Costa County is underway with greater
agency participation in VI-SPDAY completion. The VI-SPDAT is the Coordinated Entry assessment tool
used to identify case management and housing needs. By the end of the 15-16 FY, 32% of adults had
completed a VI-SPDAT. The Continuum also developed a model for the Coordinated Entry System that
illustrates how consumers move through the system of service providers into permanent housing.
sdfsdf
Law
Enforcemen
Community
Members
Health Care Providers
Consumers may self-refer or enter the homeless system of care through referrals
from service providers, law enforcement, primary and behavioral health care
providers, business owners, and community members. Referral agencies then work
with consumers to identify, assess, and prioritize health and housing needs.
Service Providers Consumers
Warming center
Primary and behavioral health
services
Shelter referrals
Benefits enrollment
Housing needs assessment
Rapid Rehousing screening
CORE
Team
CARE
Centers Referrals to service
providers
Shelter referrals
Housing needs assessment
Prevention/Diversion
Screening
Homeless Info
Line Day and nighttime outreach
Referrals to behavioral health
Housing needs assessment
Street medicine
Benefits enrollment
Shelter placement
IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND PRIORITIZATION
Consumers work with service providers to obtain the most appropriate
permanent housing for each household. Some utilize emergency and
transitional shelter while working toward permanent housing.
Housing services:
Financial Assistance and Services to
rapidly rehouse individuals
Housing Navigation
Housing Location
Permanent Supportive Housing
Board and Care
Housing w/out subsidy
PERMANENT HOUSING
HOUSING PLACEMENT
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A Legal and Personal Identity
“Kris” lived in Oakland all of her life, but details about her identity were unclear as she had been raised
by her grandmother under a nickname. She worked most of her adulthood as an inn keeper at a motel in
Oakland, obtaining a wage (under the table) and room and board through her employer. When that
employer passed away, Kris became homeless. Kris entered our system of care unsure of her officially
documented name or birthdate and had no personal identification. Without identification Kris was
unable to obtain the necessary benefits to gain housing or healthcare.
Kris did know that she was raised in Oakland, guessed her age to be 73, and remembered the street she
grew up on and the middle school she attended. Contra Costa County Emergency Shelter staff started a
six-month effort to learn Kris’ identity. The Oakland School District allowed shelters staff to look through
every yearbook from the years she may have attended. They found her senior picture and her real
name, and discovered she was actually 93 (20 years older than she’d thought). That was all the
information she needed to obtain a Social Security card, Cal Fresh, and Medical benefits with the
certified documentation provided by the school district. Finally, Kris
was approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for elderly
individuals, the last resource necessary to obtain housing.
Kris has warmed the hearts of many at the shelter as she has taken it
upon herself to “manage” the laundry. She greeted each new shelter
consumer with clean towels and linens. Kris has been described as “a
mother” and “natural caretaker” to staff and consumers at the shelter.
Kris is now living in transitional housing and working with a housing
navigator to identify affordable senior housing complexes.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 2017 POINT IN TIME COUNT
January 25, 2017
On a single night in Contra Costa County…….
1,607
people were homeless
This is a 7% decrease from 2016
2/3 are male
43%
% 57%
Sheltered
84 families
160 minors
Population Characteristics:
381 Substance Use Disorder
368 Mental Health Disability
331 Chronically homeless
224 Victims of Domestic Violence
99 Veterans
Unsheltered
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on March 7, 2017, pursuant to
Public Contract Code Sections 22035 and 22050, to repair the Morgan Territory Road Slide Repair Project, as
recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, Clayton area. Project No. 0672-6U6203 (District III)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the project is not expected to exceed $6,000,000. The project will be funded by Local Road Funds
(100%). County staff is actively pursuing reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) as a result of the State and Federal emergency declarations.
BACKGROUND:
On March 7, 2017, the Board of Supervisors declared an emergency and authorized the Public Works Director to
proceed in the most expeditious manner to repair Morgan Territory Road approximately 1 mile south of Marsh Creek
Road.
The repair work required the installation of two structural retaining wall
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kevin Emigh,
925.313-2233
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CONTINUE the emergency action for the Morgan Territory Road Slide Repair project, Clayton area.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 45
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
systems, excavation and backfill of embankment between the wall systems, reconstruction of pavement, drainage
improvements, and pavement striping.
Public Works Department staff completed the road repair design and requested prices for the necessary equipment,
services, and supplies to perform the emergency repair project as expeditiously as possible. The resulting price quotes
were received on May 23, 2017. On June 1, 2017, the Public Works Director signed a construction contract with
Flatiron West, Inc., to perform the emergency repair work.
The emergency repairs began on July 17, 2017, and will be complete by November 18, 2017. During the
construction period, Morgan Territory Road will be closed at the slide site and local traffic will use a temporary
access on Leon Drive through the Marsh Creek Detention Facility driveway. The Public Works Director signed an
agreement, “License Agreement for Temporary Use of Private Road (Leon Drive)”, with each owner of Leon Drive
for public use of the private road as needed for the duration of the construction phase of the emergency repairs.
The temporary detour road on Leon Drive must be repaved prior to returning it to the owners in accordance with the
signed License Agreement. The County plans to utilize the existing contract with Granite Rock Company to repave
Leon Drive in late November/early December after the repairs to Morgan Territory Road are complete.
Public Contract Code Section 22050 requires that, for a body that meets weekly, the need to continue the emergency
declaration be reviewed at least every 14 days until the local emergency is terminated. Since the conditions that
warranted the emergency declaration persist, it is appropriate for the Board to continue the emergency actions
regarding the hazardous conditions caused by storm damage.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Non-concurrence at this point in the project could cause delays in completion of the slide repairs.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
TERMINATE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on February 14, 2017, pursuant to
Public Contract Code Sections 22035 and 22050, to repair the Alhambra Valley Road Washout Project, as
recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, Pinole area. Project No. 0672-6U6201 (District I); and
ACCEPT as complete the contracted work performed by Flatiron West, Inc., for the Alhambra Valley Road Washout
Project, as recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, and DIRECT the Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the repair contract, Pinole area. Project No. 0672-6U6201 (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the project is not expected to exceed $4,000,000. The project will be funded by Local Road Funds
(100%). The project is eligible for prorated reimbursement under the state of emergency declared by Governor
Brown on January 23, 2017.
BACKGROUND:
On February 14, 2017, the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Public Contract
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kevin Emigh,
925.313-2233
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 2
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:TERMINATE the emergency action for the repair of the Alhambra Valley Road Washout; Notice of Completion of
Contract, Pinole area.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Code section 22035 and 22050, declared an emergency and authorized the Public Works Director to proceed in the
most expeditious manner to repair the washed out portion of Alhambra Valley Road.
The repair work required the construction of a new bridge with wingwalls, slope protection and roadway conform
work.
The Public Works Department used the professional firm of Drake, Haglan & Associates, Inc., to prepare the repair
design of the Alhambra Valley Road washout. On April 27, 2017, Drake, Haglan & Associates, Inc., approved the
bridge design plans, special provisions, and engineer’s estimate. On May 2, 2017, Public Works Department Deputy
Public Works Director Joe Yee, approved the plans, special provisions, and engineer’s estimate for the repair of the
Alhambra Valley Road washout, and requested prices for the necessary equipment, services, and supplies to perform
the emergency repair project as expeditiously as possible. The resulting price quotes were received on May 23, 2017.
On May 24, 2017, the Public Works Director signed a construction contract with Flatiron West, Inc., to perform the
emergency repair work. The emergency repairs began June 12, 2017.
A sinkhole opened up in Pinole Valley Road immediately adjacent to the bridge work and has been repaired by the
bridge contractor according to the plan prepared by and as directed by the Public Works Department.
The Interim Public Works Director reports that the Alhambra Valley Road Washout repair work has been inspected
and complies with the approved plans, special provisions and standard specifications and has been accepted as
complete as of November 2, 2017.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Contractor and sub-contractors will not receive full payment and a notice of completion will not be recorded.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment No. 1
to the Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) with Quincy Engineering, Incorporated, effective October 1, 2017, to
increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $450,000, for professional construction
management services, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Work performed under this on-call consulting services agreement is funded by developer fees, local, state and federal
funds for road, flood control, and airport projects.
BACKGROUND:
On April 14, 2015, the Public Works Department entered into a CSA with Quincy Engineering, Incorporated after
being selected to provide construction management services and after completing a request for qualifications
solicitation, technical proposal, and interview process. After completing a request for proposal, Quincy Engineering,
Incorporated was selected to provide construction management services for the Alhambra Valley Road Washout
Repair project. This project was an emergency repair project and the cost of services exceeded the remaining amount
available of the contract.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kevin Emigh, 925.
313-2233
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Eric Angstadt, Assistant County Administrator
C. 3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment with Quincy Engineering, Incorporated, Countywide.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Consultant would not be paid for services rendered.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2017/4463 to prohibit parking at all times, except for those vehicles of individuals
with disabilities (blue curb) on a portion of Winslow Street (Road No. 2295AD), as recommended by the Interim
Public Works Director, Crockett area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Traffic Engineering was contacted by a resident requesting installation of a disabled parking space in
front of their residence. Traffic Engineering staff subsequently confirmed the disabled status of the resident, made an
assessment of the site and potential neighbors that could be affected by this restriction. It was determined the resident
has no driveway, and that no nearby residents would be negatively affected by restricting one parking space for
disabled use only. Therefore, Traffic recommends one parking space be restricted to only those vehicles displaying
valid disabled persons placards/plates.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Parking will remain unrestricted at this location on Winslow Street.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Monish Sen, (925)
313-2187
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 4
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Restrict parking (blue curb) on a portion of Winslow Street (Road No. 2295AD), Crockett area.
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Traffic Resolution 2017/4463
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Traffic Resolution
2017/4463
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Traffic Resolution on November 14, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 2017/4463
ABSTAIN: Supervisorial District V
SUBJECT: Prohibit parking at all times, except for those vehicles of individuals with disabilities
(blue curb) on a portion of Winslow Street (Road No. 2295AD), Crockett area.
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors RESOLVES that:
Based on recommendations by the County Public Works Department's Traffic Engineering Division
and pursuant to County Ordinance Code Sections 46-2.002 - 46-2.012, the following traffic
regulation is established:
Pursuant to Sections 22507 and 22511.7 of the California Vehicle Code, parking is
hereby prohibited at all times, except for vehicles of individuals with disabilities
(blue curb) on the south side of Winslow Street (Road No. 2295AD), beginning at a
point 62 feet east of the centerline of Bay Street (Road No. 2295AJ) and continuing
easterly a distance of 20 feet, Crockett area.
MS:js
Orig. Dept: Public Works (Traffic)
Contact: Monish Sen, 313-2187
cc: California Highway Patrol
Sheriff Department
TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 2017/XXXX
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:
David Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By , Deputy
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/410 approving the fifth extension of the Subdivision Agreement for subdivision
SD03-08791, for a project being developed by ADP Freedom 7, LLC, as recommended by the Interim Public Works
Director, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The terminal date of the Subdivision Agreement needs to be extended. The developer has not completed the required
improvements and has requested more time. (Approximately 85% of the work has been completed to date.) By
granting an extension, the County will give the developer more time to complete his improvements and keeps the
bond current.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The terminal date of the Subdivision Agreement will not be extended and the developer will be in default of the
agreement, requiring the County to take legal action against the developer and surety to get the improvements
installed, or revert the development to acreage.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lori Lorentini - (925)
313-2352
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: J. Larocque, Sherri Reed, Lori Lorentini, Department of Conversation & Development, ADP Freedom 7 LLC, Platter River Insurance Company, T-June 10, 2018
C. 5
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approving the fifth extension of the Subdivision Agreement for SD03-08791, a project being developed by ADP
Freedom 7, LLC, El Sobrante area
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/410
Fifth Extension of Subdivision
Agreement
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2017/410
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 11/14/2017 by the following vote:
AYE:
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Karen Mitchoff
NO:
ABSENT:Diane Burgis
Federal D. Glover
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2017/410
IN THE MATTER OF approving the fifth extension of the Subdivision Agreement for subdivision SD03-08791, for a project
being developed by ADP Freedom 7, LLC, as recommended by the Interim Public Works Director, El Sobrante area. (District I)
WHEREAS the Interim Public Works Director having recommended that he be authorized to execute the fifth agreement
extension which extends the Subdivision Agreement between ADP Freedom 7, LLC and the County for construction of certain
improvements in subdivision SD03-08791, El Sobrante area, through August 10, 2018.
APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF WORK COMPLETE: 85%
ANTICIPATED DATE OF COMPLETION: August 2018
BOND NO.: 41202046
DATE: July 16, 2010
REASON FOR EXTENSION: Work delayed due to poor market conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Interim Public Works Director is APPROVED.
Contact: Lori Lorentini - (925) 313-2352
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: J. Larocque, Sherri Reed, Lori Lorentini, Department of Conversation & Development, ADP Freedom 7 LLC, Platter River Insurance Company,
T-June 10, 2018
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/411 approving the Road Improvement Agreement, for road acceptance RA17-01253
(cross-reference DP16-03008), for a project being developed by Goldman Enterprises, Inc., as recommended by the
Interim Public Works Director, North Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Improvements have been reviewed and processed by Public Works staff and meets all applicable conditions of
approval and County requirements.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Road Improvement Agreement will not be approved.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kara Schuh-Garibay, 925.
313-2179
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: J. Larocque, Sherri Reed, Kara Schuh-Garibay, Adrian Veliz, Tickler File-September 14, 2018, Eli Goldman, Developers Surety and Indemnity Company
C. 6
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approving the Road Improvement Agreement for road acceptance RA17-01253, North Richmond area.
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/411
Road Improvement Agreement
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No.
2017/411
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 11/14/2017 by the following vote:
AYE:
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Karen Mitchoff
NO:
ABSENT:Diane Burgis
Federal D. Glover
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2017/411
IN THE MATTER OF: Approving the Road Improvement Agreement, for road acceptance RA17-01253 (cross-reference DP
16-03008), for a project being developed by Goldman Enterprises, Inc., North Richmond area. (District I)
WHEREAS, these improvements are approximately located on Brookside Drive between the intersections with Fred Jackson
Way and Central Street, on Central Street between the intersections with Pittsburg Avenue and Brookside Drive and on Pittsburg
Avenue between the intersections with Central Street and Fred Jackson Way.
The following document was presented for Board approval for Brookside Drive, Central Street, Pittsburg Avenue, road
acceptance RA17-01253 (cross-reference DP16-03008) property located in the North Richmond area, Supervisorial District I.
A Road Improvement Agreement with Goldman Enterprises, Inc., principal, whereby said principal agrees to complete all
improvements, as required in said road improvement agreement, within 2 year(s) from the date of said agreement. Improvements
generally consist of road improvements and drainage improvements.
Said document was accompanied by security to guarantee the completion of road improvements, as required by Title 9 of the
County Ordinance Code, as follows:
I. Cash Bond Performance Amount: $7,000 Auditor’s Deposit Permit No. DP 747305 Date: October 13, 2017 Submitted by:
Sunborne
II. Surety Bond Bond Company: Developers Surety and Indemnity Company Bond Number and Date: 652215S October 3, 2017
Performance Amount: $657,000 Labor & Materials Amount: $332,000 Principal: Goldman Enterprises, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said road improvement agreement is APPROVED. All deposit permits are on
file with the Public Works Department.
Contact: Kara Schuh-Garibay, 925.
313-2179
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: J. Larocque, Sherri Reed, Kara Schuh-Garibay, Adrian Veliz, Tickler File-September 14, 2018, Eli Goldman, Developers Surety and Indemnity
Company
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute Agreement #7FG17030 and any amendments with the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection to accept funding for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program of the Cooperative
Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in an amount not to exceed $18,250,
dated as of the last signatory date on page six of the Agreement through June 30, 2018, for the purchase of
equipment for the reserve firefighter program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
50% Federal; 50% local agency match requirement. Invoices for purchases must be submitted by June 30, 2018.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) Board of Directors approved consent item C.3 at its May
23, 2017, meeting. This item authorized the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant. The District received notice that it was
awarded grant funds on August
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jackie Lorrekovich, Chief Admin
Svcs (925) 941-3312
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Cal Fire Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
3, 2017. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection requires that the governing body of the
District authorize its chairperson or other officer to execute the Agreement between the District and the State of
California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Board Order providing authority to execute the
Agreement must be dated after the District received the award notice.
The Agreement provides for an award, during the term of this Agreement, under the Volunteer Fire Assistance
(VFA) Program of the Cooperative Fire Assistance Act of 1978 during the State Fiscal Year 2017-18 up to and no
more than the amount of $18,250. The VFA Grant Program provides funding to organize, train, and equip fire
departments in rural areas and rural communities to prevent and suppress fires threatening life, resources, and
other improvements. The District plans to purchase wildland personal protective equipment and emergency
medical technician equipment for the reserve firefighter program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to take advantage of this funding opportunity to purchase equipment for the reserve
firefighter program.
ATTACHMENTS
May 23 Board Order
Agreement 7FH17030
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection, Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, for the purchase of equipment for the reserve firefighter program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
50% Federal; 50% local agency match requirement. Invoices for purchases must be submitted by June 30, 2018.
BACKGROUND:
The VFA Grant Program provides funding to organize, train, and equip fire departments in rural areas and rural
communities to prevent and suppress fires threatening life, resources, and other improvements. Cost-share funds will
be awarded to local governments to provide assistance to rural areas in upgrading their capability to organize, train,
and equip local forces for fire protection. Requests will be considered for communications, wildland firefighting
equipment, structural firefighting equipment, wildland firefighting safety, structural firefighting safety, and training.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) has an on-call reserve firefighting program operating out
of Fire Station 19 in Briones.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/23/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jackie Lorrekovich, Chief Admin
Svcs (925) 941-3312
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: May 23, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.3
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 23, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Cal Fire Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Reserve firefighters provide fire prevention, fire suppression, and medical support to the Briones Valley area.
Additionally, reserves can be expected to respond to major incidents within the District to provide staffing and
support for on-scene firefighters. The District will apply for wildland personal protective equipment (PPE) such as
helmets, goggles, shrouds, jackets, pants, boots, shelters, wildland packs, face masks, gear bags, radios, pagers, and a
basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) airway and trauma bag.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to take advantage of this funding opportunity to purchase equipment for the reserve
firefighter program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Natural Resources Agency
Agreement for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program of the
Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into ON THE LAST SIGNATORY DATE ON PAGE 6, by
and between the STATE of California, acting through the Director of the Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection hereinafter called “STATE”, and ___________________________________________
hereinafter called “LOCAL AGENCY”, covenants as follows:
RECITALS:
1. STATE has been approved as an agent of the United States Department of Agriculture, (USDA),
Forest Service for the purpose of administering the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (CFAA)
of 1978 (PL 95-313, United States Code, Title 16, Chapter 41, Section 2010 et seq., Volunteer
Fire Assistance Program), hereinafter referred to as “VFA”, and
2. The VFA has made funds available to STATE for redistribution, under certain terms and
conditions, to LOCAL AGENCY to assist LOCAL AGENCY to upgrade its fire protection
capability, and
3. LOCAL AGENCY desires to participate in said VFA.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed between the parties as follows:
4. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and
approved by the Department of General Services, if required. LOCAL AGENCY may not
commence performance until such approval has been obtained.
5. TIMELINESS: Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
6. FORFEITURE OF AWARD: LOCAL AGENCY must return this Agreement and required
resolution properly signed and executed to STATE at the address specified in paragraph
11, with a postmark no later than December 1, 2017 or LOCAL AGENCY will forfeit the
funds.
7. GRANT AND BUDGET CONTIGENCY CLAUSE: It is mutually understood between the
parties that this Agreement may have been written for the mutual benefit of both parties before
ascertaining the availability of congressional appropriation of funds, to avoid program and fiscal
delays that would occur if the Agreement were executed after that determination was made.
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This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to the
STATE by the United States Government for the State Fiscal Year 2017 for the purpose of this
program. In addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, or
conditions enacted by the Congress or to any statute enacted by the Congress that may affect the
provisions, terms, or funding of this Agreement in any manner.
The parties mutually agree that if the Congress does not appropriate sufficient funds for the
program, this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
The STATE has the option to invalidate the Agreement under the 30-day cancellation clause or
to amend the Agreement to reflect any reduction in funds.
8. REIMBURSEMENT: STATE will reimburse LOCAL AGENCY, from funds made available to
STATE by the Federal Government, an amount not to exceed $18,250.00 on a 50/50 matching
funds basis, for the performance of specific projects and/or purchase of specific items identified
in Exhibit(s) A, Application for Funding, attached hereto. Reimbursement will be only for
those projects accomplished and/or items purchased between THE LAST SIGNATORY
DATE ON PAGE 6 and JUNE 30, 2018. This sum is the sole and maximum payment that
STATE will make pursuant to this Agreement. LOCAL AGENCY must bill STATE at the
address specified in paragraph 11, with a postmark no later than September 1, 2018 in
order to receive the funds. The bill submitted by LOCAL AGENCY must clearly delineate the
projects performed and/or items purchased. A vendor’s invoice or proof of payment to vendor(s)
must be included for items purchased.
9. LIMITATIONS: Expenditure of the funds distributed by STATE herein is subject to the same
limitations as placed by the VFA, upon expenditure of United States Government Funds.
Pursuant to Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 3016.32 subject to the obligations
and conditions set forth in that section; title to any equipment and supplies acquired under this
Agreement vests with the LOCAL AGENCY. For any equipment items over $5,000, the federal
government may retain a vested interested in accordance with paragraph 16 below.
10. MATCHING FUNDS: Any and all funds paid to LOCAL AGENCY under the terms of this
Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “VFA Funds”, shall be matched by LOCAL AGENCY on
a dollar-for-dollar basis, for each project listed on attachment(s) hereto identified as “Exhibit(s)
A”. No amount of unpaid “contributed” or “volunteer” labor or services shall be used or
consigned in calculating the matching amount “actually spent” by LOCAL AGENCY.
LOCAL AGENCY shall not use VFA Funds as matching funds for other federal grants,
including Department of Interior (USDI) Rural Fire Assistance grants, nor use funds from other
federal grants, including USDI Rural Fire Assistance grants, as matching funds for VFA Funds.
ADDRESSES: The mailing addresses of the parties hereto, for all notices, billings, payments,
repayments, or any other activity under the terms of the Agreement, are:
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LOCAL AGENCY:
Attention:
Telephone Number(s):
FAX Number:
E-mail
STATE: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Grants Management Unit, Attn: Megan Esfandiary
P. O. Box 944246
Sacramento, California 94244-2460
PHONE: (916) 653-3649
FAX (916) 653-8957
12. PURPOSE: Any project to be funded hereunder must be intended to specifically assist LOCAL
AGENCY to organize, train, and/or equip local firefighting forces in the aforementioned rural
area and community to prevent or suppress fires which threaten life, resources, and/or
improvements within the area of operation of LOCAL AGENCY.
13. COMBINING: In the event funds are paid for two or more separate, but closely related projects,
the 50/50 cost-sharing formula will be applied to the total cost of such combined projects.
14. OVERRUNS: In the event that the total cost of a funded project exceeds the estimate of costs
upon which this Agreement is made, LOCAL AGENCY may request additional funds to cover
the Agreement share of the amount exceeded. However, there is no assurance that any such
funds are, or may be, available for reimbursement. Any increase in funding will require an
amendment.
15. UNDERRUNS: In the event that the total cost of a funded project is less than the estimate of
costs upon which this Agreement is made, LOCAL AGENCY may request that additional
eligible projects/items be approved by STATE for Agreement funding. However, there is no
assurance that any such approval will be funded. Approval of additional projects/items, not
listed on the Exhibit A application, made by STATE, will be in writing and will require an
amendment.
16. FEDERAL INTEREST IN EQUIPMENT: The Federal Government has a vested interest in any
item purchased with VFA funding in excess of $5,000 regardless of the length of this
Agreement, until such time as the fair market value is less than $5,000. The VFA percentage
used to purchase the equipment will be applied to the sale price and recovered for the
Government during the sale. This percentage will remain the same even following depreciation.
The Federal Government may not have to be reimbursed if the disposal sale amounts to a fair
market value of less than $5,000. LOCAL AGENCY will notify STATE of the disposal of such
items.
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17. EQUIPMENT INVENTORY: Any single item purchased in excess of $5,000 will be assigned a
VFA Property Number by the STATE. LOCAL AGENCY shall forward a copy of the purchase
documents listing the item, brand, model, serial number, any LOCAL AGENCY property
number assigned, and a LOCAL AGENCY contact and return address to STATE at the address
specified in paragraph 11. The STATE will advise the LOCAL AGENCY contact of the VFA
Property Number assigned.
18. AUDIT: LOCAL AGENCY agrees that the STATE, the Department of General Services, the
Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to
copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this
Agreement. LOCAL AGENCY agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a
minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is
stipulated. LOCAL AGENCY agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during
normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have
information related to such records. Further, LOCAL AGENCY agrees to include a similar right
of the State of California to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to
performance of this Agreement. (GC 8546.7, PCC 10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).
19. DISPUTES: In the event of any dispute over qualifying matching expenditures of LOCAL
AGENCY, the dispute will be decided by STATE and its decision shall be final and binding.
20. INDEMNIFICATION: LOCAL AGENCY agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless, the
STATE, its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims and losses, accruing or
resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any other person,
firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection
with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or
resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by LOCAL
AGENCY in the performance of this Agreement.
21. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: LOCAL AGENCY will comply with
the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free
workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and
specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free
workplace;
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3) any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance
programs; and,
4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations.
c. Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will:
1) receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy
statement; and,
2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a
condition of employment on the Agreement.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under
the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and LOCAL AGENCY may be
ineligible for funding of any future State Agreement if the department determines that any
of the following has occurred: (1) the LOCAL AGENCY has made false certification, or
violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (GC
8350 et seq.)
22. TERM: The term of the Agreement SHALL COMMENCE ON THE LAST SIGNATORY
DATE ON PAGE 6 and continue through June 30, 2018.
23. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either party giving 30 days written
notice to the other party or provisions herein amended upon mutual consent of the parties hereto.
24. AMENDMENTS: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid
unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or
Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.
25. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: LOCAL AGENCY, and the agents and employees of
LOCAL AGENCY, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity
and not as officers or employees or agents of the STATE or the Federal Government.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the last signatory date
below.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
AND FIRE PROTECTION
By: By:
Signature *Signature
Dan Sendek
Printed Name Printed Name
Staff Chief
Title **Title
Cooperative Fire Programs
Last Signatory Date ***Date
*Ensure that the officer signing here for LOCAL AGENCY IS THE SAME Officer authorized in the
Resolution to execute this Agreement.
**Ensure that the title entered here IS THE SAME title used in the Resolution for the Officer who is
executing this Agreement.
***Ensure that the date LOCAL AGENCY signs IS THE SAME DATE as the Resolution date OR
LATER.
FOR STATE USE ONLY
CONTRACTOR STATE AGENCY DEPT. OF GEN. SER. CONTROLLER
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS
DOCUMENT
$18,250.00
PROGRAM/CATEGORY (CODE AND TITLE)
Support
FUND TITLE
Federal Department of General Services
Use Only
(OPTIONAL USE)
Vendor #
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR
THIS AGREEMENT $0
ITEM
3540-001-0001
CHAPTER
14
STATUTE
2017
FISCAL YEAR
17/18
DGS APPROVAL NOT
REQUIRED PER SAM 1215
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO
DATE $18,250.00
OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE (CODE AND TITLE)
17-9214-418.99-92692
I hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are
available for the period and purpose of the expenditure stated above.
T.B.A. NO.
B.R. NO.
SIGNATURE OF CDF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
X
DATE
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment No. 1
to the Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) with Quincy Engineering, Incorporated (Quincy), effective October 1,
2017, to extend the term from September 30, 2017, to a new term of December 31, 2017, for professional
engineering services for the Buchanan Field Airport Taxiway Echo & Kilo Improvements Project, Concord area.
Project No. 4855-4652-SAS6X5322 / Federal Project No. AIP 3-06-0050-021 (District IV)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project, including the CSA, is funded by 90% Federal Aviation Administration Funds, 2.25% Caltrans Funds,
7.75% Airport Enterprise Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The project consists of the reconstruction of portions of Taxiway E and compass rose pavements, overlay a portion
of Taxiway K and install pavement markings at the Buchanan Field Airport in the Concord area of Contra Costa
County. The project completion was delayed due to unavailability of materials therefore completion of work will not
occur until December.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kevin Emigh,
925.313-2233
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 8
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment with Quincy Engineering, Incorporated, Concord area.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Quincy was selected to provide construction management services for the project after completing a request for
qualifications solicitation, technical proposal, and interview process. Public Works has successfully negotiated with
Quincy to provide the construction management services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Consultant would not be paid for services rendered.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
DENY claims filed by Bassem Banafa, Richard Chew, Natalie Holt, and Helen Stimson.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Baseem Banafa: Personal claim for loss of wages and attorney fees in an amount to exceed $25,000.
Richard Chew: Property claim for lost items in undisclosed amount
Natalie Holt: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $500.
Helen Stimson: Personal injury claim for a trip and fall in the amount of $240.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott Selby 925.335.1400
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 9
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Claims
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Housing Authority, DENY claim filed by Marcia
Kowlessar.
BACKGROUND
See attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott Selby
925.335.1400
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: November 14, 2017
Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 10
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joseph Villarreal, Housing Authority
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Claims
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ATTACHMENTS
Claim-Kowlessar
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Board meeting minutes for October 2017, as on file with the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 25101(b) requires the Clerk of the Board to keep and enter in the minute book of the
Board a full and complete record of the proceedings of the Board at all regular and special meetings, including the
entry in full of all resolutions and of all decisions on questions concerning the allowance of accounts. The vote of
each member on every question shall be recorded.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Joellen Bergamini
925.335.1906
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 11
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE the Board meeting minutes for October 2017
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for October 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code section 53232.3(d) requires that members of legislative bodies report on meetings attended for
which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging ex cetera). The attached reports were
submitted by the Board of Supervisors members in satisfaction of this requirement. District V have nothing to report.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors will not be in compliance with Government Code 53232.3(d).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Joellen Bergamini
925.335.1906
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 12
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for October 2017
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ATTACHMENTS
District II October 2017 Report
District IV October 2017
Report
District III October 2017 Report
District I October 2017 Report
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Supervisor John Gioia
October – 2017 Monthly Meeting Statement
Government Code section 53232.3(d) requires that members of legislative bodies
report on meetings attended for which there has been expense reimbursement
(mileage, meals, lodging, etc.).
1. Meeting Date: October 4, 5, & 6, 2017
Meeting: CSAC Executive Committee Annual Planning Retreat
Location: Berkeley, CA
2. Meeting Date: October 20, 2017
Meeting: CSAC Institute Retreat & Planning
Location: Burlingame, CA
Supervisor Gioia sought reimbursement from the County for meetings that he
attended in his capacity as a County Supervisor during the month of October, 2017.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen – Monthly Meeting Report October 2017
Date Meeting Location
2 Hiring Outreach Martinez
2 SWAT Orinda
3 Rossmoor Safety Seminar Walnut Creek
3 TRAFFIX Danville
5 EBLC Walnut Creek
5 Mental Health Comm Concord
10 Hydrogen Sta Ribbon Cutting SanRamon
11 CCCERA Concord
11 LAFCO Martinez
11 Juvenile Justice Grand Open Martinez
12 Moraga Kiwanis Moraga
12 East Bay EDA Pleasant Hill
14 Ensuring Opp Housing San Ramon
16 CCCSWA Walnut Creek
16 TVTC Danville
17 Board of Supervisors Martinez
18 Central San 20th Anniversary Martinez
19 CCCTA Concord
20 Citizen Corp San Ramon
23 JPA meeting Walnut Creek
24 Board of Supervisors Martinez
25 CCCERA Concord
26 East Bay EDA Oakland
26 CCCSWA Walnut Creek
27 EBRCS Alameda
30 Family & Human Services Martinez
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Date Meeting Name Location
3-Oct Meeting with County Staff Martinez
3-Oct
Phone Meeting with Bob Allen, Urban Habitat
Policy and Advocacy Martinez
3-Oct
Meeting with Supervisor Andersen and TRAFFIX
Staff Martinez
5-Oct
Meeting with City of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric
Garcetti Los Angeles
6-Oct Delta Counties Coalition Meeting Brentwood
6-Oct Athenian School Convocation & Ribbon Cutting Danville
7-Oct Diablo Regional Arts Association Event Walnut Creek
13-Oct Delta Counties Coalition Meeting Brentwood
14-Oct CASA "Light of Hope" Event Alamo
16-Oct Commander's Call Meeting Pittsburg
17-Oct Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez
17-Oct Contra Costa Fire Protection District Meeting Martinez
17-Oct Housing Authority Meeting Martinez
18-Oct Meeting with District Attorneys' Association Brentwood
18-Oct Constituent Meeting Brentwood
18-Oct Meeting with Diablo MX Ranch Brentwood
18-Oct
Meeting with East Contra Costa Fire Protection
District, Chief Helmick Brentwood
19-Oct CCC CSAC Institute Training Martinez
20-Oct Delta Counties Coalition Meeting Brentwood
20-Oct EC2 Economic Development Summit Meeting Antioch
23-Oct Byron Solar Project Site Visit Byron
23-Oct
East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
Meeting Brentwood
23-Oct New District 3 Office Space Tour Antioch
24-Oct Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez
25-Oct Phone Meeting with County Legislative Staff Brentwood
25-Oct CALAFCO Conference Mission Beach
26-Oct CALAFCO Conference Mission Beach
27-Oct CALAFCO Conference Mission Beach
28-Oct Brentwood Hometown Halloween Brentwood
30-Oct Meeting with Gus Vina, Brentwood City Manager Brentwood
30-Oct
Discovery Bay and Delta Infrastructure Tour with
Senator Glazer Oakley
31-Oct
Meeting with Employment & Human Services
Director, Kathy Gallagher Martinez
Supervisor Diane Burgis - October 2017 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
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31-Oct Constituent Meeting Martinez
31-Oct
Phone Meeting with Contra Costa Health
Services, Jennifer Lifshay Brentwood
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
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Purpose
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Community Outreach
Community Outreach
Business Meeting
Community Outreach
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Community Outreach
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Supervisor Diane Burgis - October 2017 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
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Business Meeting
Business Meeting
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Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
October 2017
DATE MEETING NAME LOCATION PURPOSE
10/1/17 Meals on Wheels Pancake Breakfast Pleasant Hill Community Outreach
10/4/17 BAAQMD Meeting San FranciscoDecisions on agenda items
10/4/17
ABAG Administrative Committee
Meeting San FranciscoDecisions on agenda items
10/4/17 ABAG Regional Planning Committee San FranciscoDecisions on agenda items
10/4/17 CCTA Planning Committee Walnut Creek Decisions on agenda items
10/7/17 DRAA On Broadway Walnut Creek Community Outreach
10/9/17 TWIC Committee Meeting Martinez Decisions on agenda items
10/11/17 Delta Diablo Board of Directors Meeting Antioch Decisions on agenda items
10/12/17 TRANSPAC Pleasant Hill Decisions on agenda items
10/12/17 STAND!'s Rebuilding Lives Luncheon Concord Community Outreach
10/13/17 ABAG Meetings San FranciscoDecisions on agenda items
10/16/17 CCCSWA Meeting Martinez Decisions on agenda items
10/17/17 Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez Decisions on agenda items
10/18/17 BAAQMD Meeting San FranciscoDecisions on agenda items
10/18/17 CCTA Authority Board Meeting Walnut Creek Decisions on agenda items
10/23/17 Finance Committee Martinez Decisions on agenda items
10/23/17 BART JPA Meeting Walnut Creek Decisions on agenda items
10/24/17 Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez Decisions on agenda items
10/26/17 BAAQMD Mobile Source Committee San FranciscoDecisions on agenda items
10/26/17 CCCSWA Board Meeting Walnut Creek Decisions on agenda items
10/28/17 Affordable Housing Town Hall Concord Decisions on agenda items
10/30/17 Focus on the Future Conference Concord Regional transportation items
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APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kate Sibley, (925)
335-1032
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 13
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Holiday Food Fight Kick Off
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/401
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/401
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In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/401
LAUNCHING THE 2017 "CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CARES" HOLIDAY FOOD FIGHT
WHEREAS, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, which originated as a Contra Costa County project,
works heroically on the front line of the daily effort to address this issue, providing food to 121,500
residents of Contra Costa County, a number that has happily decreased since last year as a result of the
growing economy; and
WHEREAS, one in nine people in this County need the Food Bank's assistance at this time; and
WHEREAS, the recent fires in neighboring Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties will create extra demands on
the Food Bank’s budget due to reduced access to produce, as well as needing to serve thousands of
displaced people needing extra help as they struggle to regain some semblance of normal life; and
WHEREAS, the Food Bank is enabled, by our monetary donations, to purchase and distribute fresh produce,
which makes up nearly 60% of everything they dispense to our neighbors; and
WHEREAS, approximately 7,000 employees of Contra Costa County, in virtually every department, have
since 2002 been holding this annual drive to serve the residents of Contra Costa County who are in need of
a helping hand, and have themselves in that time span raised $1.25 million in this effort; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Contra Costa County funds-for-food drive will take place between November 20 and
December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, County employees encourage the public to participate in the 2017 “Counties Care: Peace, Love,
and Veggies IV, The Farewell Tour” between the employees of Contra Costa and Solano counties by
donating generously and often to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano online in a corresponding
“people-to-people” challenge between the counties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby recognizes this great
and constant need in the community, and commends, encourages, and challenges employees and residents of Contra Costa and
Solano counties to open their hearts and wallets to assist the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and its client organizations
during the coming holiday season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
hereby officially continues the annual challenge with Solano County and kicks off the 2017 “Counties Care: Peace, Love, and
Veggies IV, The Farewell Tour”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
hereby encourages all citizens of Contra Costa and Solano counties to extend the generous holiday spirit throughout the year to
help those less fortunate.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
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PR.1, C.13
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APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Enid Mendoza, (925)
335-1039
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 14
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Arts Awards
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/414
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/414
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In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/414
Honoring the winners of the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County 2017 Arts Recognition Awards
Whereas, Dr. Alan Siegel, Sharon Redman of Vagabond Players, Clarinet Fusion, Richard and Natica
Angilly, and Jack Catton; have each advanced the appreciation of the Arts in Contra Costa County: and
Whereas, Dr. Alan Siegel has been spearheading the arts as a healing modality to the underserved
populations at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Centers, has chaired the Art of Health and Healing
Initiative (AHH), housed within the county’s Health Services Department; and with his team has spoken at
many conferences from UCSF Cancer Center to the National Organization for the Arts in Health (NOAH);
and
Whereas, Clarinet Fusion began as a small amateur Clarinet Quartet playing at Assisted Care and Senior
Facilities throughout Contra Costa County, and is now developing programs to reach music lovers of all
ages all over the world; and has made presentations to the California Music Educators Association to
educate teachers and others on the numerous types of clarinets and the breadth of music that is available to
them; and has been invited to play concerts throughout the state; and
Whereas, Sharon Redman, Founder, Artistic Director, of Vagabond Players, has entertained and enriched the
community through Vagabond Player’s productions in senior centers, senior/assisted living facilities and at
various small venues for 12 years; has made theatre more accessible to older performers and audiences; has
educated seniors artists; educated the community by bringing positive image of aging; and has celebrated
the talents of older performers; and
Whereas, Richard and Natica Angilly have dedicated and promoted inclusive arts programs through the
Contra Costa based “Poetic Dance classes and Poetic Dance Theater” events for more than 30 years; have
inspired, encouraged and provided recognition for many emerging artists in the literary and dance fields;
and have created collaboration opportunities between poets, dancers, musicians and visual artists both
locally and internationally; and
Whereas, Jack Catton has been on the Board of Directors of Diablo Ballet and chairs the Fund Development
Committee; his efforts and dedication as a substantial contributor to Diablo Ballet’s PEEK Outreach
program, and helped make it possible for title-one schools to participate in the performing arts through the
Ballet’s year-round, in-school arts education curriculum; and helped facilitate free student performances to
underserved students and at risk teenagers in the Juvenile Justice system.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors congratulates Dr. Alan Siegel, Clarinet Fusion, Sharon Redman,
Richard and Natica Angilly and Jack Catton, for their outstanding achievements and contribution to Contra Costa’s arts and
culture.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
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PR.2, C.14
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/415 which affirms Contra Costa County's commitment to racial equity, diversity, and
the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) initiative, as recommended by Supervisors Federal Glover
and John Gioia.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) is working to advance racial equity and increase
opportunities for all communities. GARE is building the field of practice to advance racial equity within and through
government.
GARE was launched by the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society (HIFIS) at the University of California
Berkeley in early 2014. In the Fall of 2015, GARE was established as a joint project of HIFIS and the Center for
Social Inclusion (CSI), with GARE formally establishing itself as a program of CSI. CSI is a national tax-exempt
non-profit organization that catalyzes community, government, and other institutions to dismantle structural racial
inequity and create equitable outcomes for all. CSI crafts and applies tools and strategies to transform our nation’s
policies and practices, in order to achieve racial equity.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: L. DeLaney, 925-335-1097
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 15
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Supervisors John Gioia and Federal D. Glover
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contra Costa County Resolution Affirming the County's Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and the GARE
Initiative
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GARE leverages a multi-sector approach to addressing racial inequity. GARE proactively integrates areas of
expertise of each of the partners, working intentionally to build the movement for racial equity across multiple sectors,
including academia, government, and community-based organizations. In addition, a Technical Assistance Advisory
Group is made up of national leaders on racial equity. These leaders are experts in topics, and provide issue and
practice expertise to GARE.
GARE recognizes that racial inequities currently exist across all indicators for success, including in education,
criminal justice, jobs, housing, public infrastructure and health, regardless of intent, region of the country or size of
jurisdiction. GARE also recognizes the reality that government played a central role in the creation and maintenance
of racial inequity, and did so explicitly for centuries and has done so for 50+ years implicitly via policies and
practices that perpetuate inequities, even when they are color-blind or race-neutral. Government will continue to
perpetuate racial inequities unless there are intentional and strategic interventions that lead to transformation.
Many current inequities are sustained by historical legacies, structures and systems that repeat patterns of exclusion.
Government has the ability to implement policy change at multiple levels and across multiple sectors to drive larger
systemic change.
Racial equity means we eliminate racial disproportionalities so that race can no longer be used to predict success, and
we increase the success of all communities. We set goals and measures to track our progress, with the recognition
that strategies must be targeted to close the gaps. Systems and structures that are failing communities of color are
actually failing all of us, economically and psychologically. Advancing racial equity is to our collective benefit.
GARE's focus is on normalizing conversations about race, operationalizing new policies, practices and organizational
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cultures, and organizing to achieve racial equity. We are seeing more and more jurisdictions that are making a
commitment to achieving racial equity, focusing on the power and influence of our own institutions, and working in
partnership across sectors and with the community to maximize impact. There is an increasingly strong field of
practice. We are organizing in government with the belief that the transformation of government is essential for us to
advance racial equity and is critical to our success as a nation.
GARE’s strategies include:
1.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Organizing a membership network of jurisdictions that are working to advance racial equity
Expanding pathways for new jurisdictions to begin doing racial equity work via work with individual
jurisdictions
Supporting and building local and regional collaborations that are broadly inclusive and focused on achieving
racial equity.
Government’s proactive work on racial equity has the potential to leverage significant change, setting the stage
for the achievement of racial equity in our communities. Supporting targeted cohorts of jurisdictions and
providing best practices, tools and resources is helping to build and sustain current efforts and build a national
movement for racial equity.
What is an Advancing Racial Equity cohort?
Over the last decade, a solid field of practice has developed that advances racial equity and transforms
government. Government will not be able to advance racial equity without a fundamental transformation into an
effective and inclusive democracy. The field of practice is based on the experiences of early adopters of racial
equity within government. Cities and counties across the country have developed and are implementing racial
equity initiatives or agendas and using racial equity tools. GARE cohorts will implement proven practices and
replicate success, changing the norm of what is expected and possible from government and will increase our
collective impact.
New jurisdictions can make use of the field of practice and begin and expand work on institutional and
structural equity. Based on the experiences of leaders, the new cohorts will participate in a structured
curriculum that focuses on strategies that normalize conversations about race, operationalize new policies and
cultures, and organize to achieve racial equity.
What does a jurisdiction get out of participating in a cohort?
As a result of participating in the cohort, each jurisdiction will receive tools and resources, including:
A racial equity training curriculum, with cohort participants who are equipped to implement the training
with other employees,
A Racial Equity Tool to be used in policy, practice, program and budget decisions,
A capacity building plan and organizational structure to institutionalize equity within their own
jurisdiction,
Example policies and practices that help advance racial equity, and
A Racial Equity Action Plan
Implementation of these tools and resources will vary depending on the opportunities within individual
jurisdictions. Technical assistance will be provided by GARE to ensure responsiveness to the local conditions of
each jurisdiction.
Contra Costa County has participated in GARE during 2016 and 2017 with two cohorts. The 2017 Cohort is
comprised of the following:
Phil Arnold, Volunteer Team Leader
Elvin Baddley, Probation Department
Donte Blue, Office of Reentry & Justice
Cedrita Claiborne, Health Services Department
Lara DeLaney, Office of Reentry & Justice
Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director
Michelle Fregoso, Employment & Human Services
Yolanda Harrell-Jones, Employment & Human Services
Connie James, Health Services Department
Jamie Jenett, Health, Housing, Homeless Services Division
Shannon Ladner-Beasley, Health Services Department
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Sharron Mackey, Health Services Department
Daniel Peddycord, Public Health Director
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/415
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2017/415
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In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/415
AFFIRMING THE COUNTY’S COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND THE GOVERNMENT
ALLIANCE ON RACE & EQUITY (GARE) INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2017 former President George W. Bush remarked ““bigotry seems
emboldened” in the United States, warning that Americans need to reject “white supremacy.” “Bigotry or
white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed,” Mr. Bush said in his remarks at a
forum focused on security; and
WHEREAS, these remarks come at time in the United States of America where fears about a rise in bigotry
across the country have increased and where incidences of racial intolerance and hatred have led to
large-scale protests culminating in violence and, in the case of Charlottesville, Virginia, the death of a
counter-protestor; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa (“County”) is home to one of California’s most ethnically,
culturally, and socio-economically diverse populations; and
WHEREAS, the County believes that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of the
American people makes our nation, our communities, and our economy richer and stronger; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County communities are the most equitable when all residents are fully able to
participate in the region’s economic vitality, connect to the region’s assets and resources, and contribute to
the region’s readiness for the future, and;
WHEREAS, the residents of Contra Costa County should not be limited in their potential to achieve an
education, employment, safe and affordable housing, optimal health, a livable wage job, or to live a life free
of fear, harassment, intimidation and harm due to the color of their skin, their national origin, cultural
background, religion or sexual orientation;
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County aspires to be a model for inclusion and equity for all of its residents,
including immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers; and
WHEREAS, the Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) is a national network of government
working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all by supporting targeted cohorts of
jurisdictions and providing best practices, tools and resources to build a national movement for racial
equity; and
WHEREAS, the County has participated in the GARE alliance in both 2016 and 2017 with the formation of
two cohorts comprised of County staff and community leaders who have now received:
• A racial equity training curriculum, with cohort participants equipped to implement the training
with other employees,
• A Racial Equity Tool to be used in policy, practice, program and budget decisions,
• A capacity building plan and organizational structure to institutionalize equity within our own
jurisdiction,
• Example policies and practices that help advance racial equity, and
• Examples of A Racial Equity Action Plan; and
WHEREAS the 2017 GARE cohort is actively working on the development of a Racial Equity Action Plan
for Contra Costa County, the implementation of a racial equity training curriculum for County staff, the
development of an employee racial equity survey, and strategies to engage community partners in this
work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County affirms its position statement
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County affirms its position statement
on racism: Be it known throughout Contra Costa County to the constituents it serves, the citizens it employs, its business
partners, and to people everywhere that we believe that racism, prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination harm all people, and have
profoundly negative effects on everyone. Therefore, we publically and fervently denounce any and all manifestations and
ideologies of racism. As a County we will not tolerate hateful acts of violence that are perpetrated by extremists who want to
intimidate and terrorize people of color in this county and country. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Contra Costa County affirms its commitment to advancing the work of its GARE cohorts by directing that the
Office of Reentry & Justice establish a Racial Equity Team consisting of GARE Cohort members, supported by leadership and
with leadership representation, to be responsible for the oversight and implementation of an organization-wide Racial Equity
Action Plan, which shall be presented to the Board of Supervisors by June 2018.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
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APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Enid Mendoza, (925)
335-1039
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 16
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Special Arts Awards Recognitions for Distinguished Service and Outstanding Contributions to the Arts
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/418
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/418
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In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/418
Honoring the winners of the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County 2017 Special Arts Recognition
Awards for Distinguished Service and Outstanding Contributions to the Arts
Whereas, Robin Moore and the Diablo Regional Arts Association have each advanced the appreciation of
the Arts in Contra Costa County: and
Whereas, Robin Moore is being awarded a Commission Special Award for Distinguished Service for
providing leadership, commitment, passion, and excellence to hundreds of students and teachers through the
Poetry Out Loud Program for more than 10 years; diligently invited and encouraged schools throughout the
County to participate; and has enriched the lives of so many people, including the schools, the families of
the students, the judges and the community; and
Whereas, the Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA) is being awarded a Commission Special Award for
Outstanding Contribution to the Arts for their Arts Access Program, which has made it possible for over
40,000 students from underserved schools to attend professional, high-quality performances and exhibits at
the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek; and has contributed to the success of many Performing
Arts Organizations through DRAA’s Grant programs.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors recognizes and congratulates, Robin Moore and the Diablo
Regional Arts Association for their outstanding achievements, commitments, and contributions to Contra Costa’s arts and
culture.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
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APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Colleen Isenberg,
925-521-7100
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 17
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Declaring November 20, 2017 the International Transgender Day of Remembrance in Contra Costa County
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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/419
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/419
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In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/419
Declaring November 20, 2017 International Transgender Day of Remembrance in Contra Costa County.
Whereas, those in society who are perceived to transgress gender norms, regardless of their self-identity or
gender expressions are at risk for violence or bullying out of proportion to their numbers; and
Whereas, many of these transgender individuals live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives; others have had their
lives cut short by violence based on hatred and prejudice, affecting victims, their families, and their
communities; and
Whereas, gender nonconforming people in Contra Costa County deserve to live free of the threat of
oppression, prejudice and violence; and
Whereas, many Contra Costa groups and individuals are doing commendable work to support transgender
victims of violence, and to prevent violence including The STAND in PRIDE Collaborative of Community
Violence Solutions; STAND! for Families Free of Violence; and Rainbow Community Center; and
Whereas, the Contra Costa LGBTQQI2-S Inclusion Initiative is helping to promote cultural competence in
serving transgender clients and patients; and
Whereas, County service providers in behavioral health, medical services, and social services who provide
respectful treatment to transgender clients should be celebrated as role models; and
Whereas, many transgender and gender variant people and activists show bravery and strength, particularly
those working within the intersections of identity and oppression, demonstrating the spirit of survival in
advocating for and creating friendly and welcoming spaces for themselves across Contra Costa County,
including but not limited to: Diablo Valley Girls; The Brown Boi Project; Gender Spectrum; Contra Costa
Health Services; RYSE; Neighborhood House of North Richmond; Center for Human Development's
Empowerment Program; Planned Parenthood Shasta-Pacific; Rainbow Community Center's Transgender
Support Group and Gender Voice Support Group - among others; and
Whereas, the Contra Costa County Health Services LGBT Pride Initiative has provided focused health care
training for Transgender patients including the Primary Care for the Transgender Patient on 11/3/14 and
LGBT for Behavioral Health Care Psychiatrists on 10/9/14; and
Whereas, International Transgender Day of Remembrance provides a meaningful opportunity to honor
transgender people, including those who are the victims of violence; to take a stand against intolerable and
unacceptable hatred and prejudice, and to acknowledge the many dedicated Contra Costa individuals and
groups working to support the transgender community.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County do hereby acknowledge the County's
transgender and gender nonconforming youth, seniors, residents, and employees as valued and respected community members,
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County declares November 20, 2017 as
International Transgender Day of Remembrance in Contra Costa County and encourages a safe and accepting environment for all
residents of Contra Costa, with special honor to our transgender and gender nonconforming communities.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
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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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Ordinance No. 2017-28 continuing the established one dollar ($1.00) per document recording fee for the
Social Security Number Truncation Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fee will generate approximately $300,000 per year to pay for the implementation and ongoing operational costs
of the state-mandated Social Security Number Truncation Program.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code section 27301, which went into effect on January 1, 2008, requires the Clerk-Recorder to establish
a Social Security Number Truncation Program. Under the state-mandated program, the Clerk-Recorder must redact
the first five digits of all social security numbers from all official records recorded with the Clerk-Recorder since
January 1, 1980, so that only the last four digits appear on the public record version. Under the program, after January
1, 2018, the Clerk-Recorder may also create a copy in electronic format of each official record recorded before
January 1, 1980 and truncate any social security numbers contained in that record. To fund the program, Government
Code sections 27304 and 27361(d) authorize the Clerk-Recorder to charge a one-dollar ($1.00) fee for recording the
first page of every instrument, paper, or notice required or permitted by law to be recorded. The funds generated by
the fee can only be used to pay for the implementation and ongoing operational costs of the program.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Barbara Dunmore (925)
335-7919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 18
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joseph E. Canciamilla, Clerk-Recorder
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Ordinance Continuing the Established Recording Fee for Social Security Truncation Program
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The fee is in addition to all other recording fees charged by the Clerk-Recorder. On May 20, 2008, the Board of
Supervisors adopted Ordinance 2008-17, which authorized the Clerk-Recorder to charge the fee.
Pursuant to Government Code section 27361(d) and Ordinance 2008-17, the fee cannot be charged after
December 31, 2017 unless the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Clerk-Recorder to continue charging the fee.
Additionally, the County Auditor must have completed two reviews using generally accepted accounting
standards to (1) verify that the funds generated by the fee are used only for the purpose of providing the Social
Security Number Truncation Program and conducting the reviews; and (2) estimate any ongoing costs to the
county recorder of complying with the program. The County Auditor has completed these reviews. The first
review was completed on July 23, 2013 and the second review on August 29, 2017. The review results are
available to the public at the Offices of the Clerk-Recorder and the Auditor-Controller.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Clerk-Recorder would still have to maintain a Social Security Number Truncation Program pursuant to
Government Code section 27301, but would have to use other county funding to do so.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 2017-23 SNN Truncation Fee
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Ordinance No. 2017-28
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-28
1
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-28
(uncodified)
(Social Security Number Truncation Program Fee)
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Authority.
This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Government Code sections 27304, 27361(d), and
54985(c)(6).
SECTION II. Fee Adoption.
On and after the effective date of this ordinance, the one dollar ($1) fee authorized by Government
Code section 27361(d) is adopted and shall be charged and collected for recording the first page of
every instrument, paper, or notice required or permitted by law to be recorded.
SECTION III. Restrictions.
The funds generated by the fee authorized by this ordinance shall be used only by the
Clerk-Recorder for the purpose of implementing and continuing a social security number
truncation program pursuant to Government Code sections 27300 through 27307.
SECTION IV. Fee Schedule.
The Clerk-Recorder fee schedule shall be revised to be consistent with this ordinance.
SECTION V. Effective Date.
This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage. Within 15 days of passage, this
ordinance shall be published once with the names of the supervisors voting for and against it in the
East Bay Times, a newspaper published in this County.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-28
2
PASSED ON ________________________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: DAVID TWA, ____________________________
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board Chair
and County Administrator
By: ________________________ [SEAL]
Deputy
RJH:
H:\Clerk-Recorder\Ordinances\SSN fee ordinance 2017 Final2.docx
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
INTRODUCE Ordinance Code 2017-27 amending the County Ordinance Code Section 33-5.329 to exclude from the
Merit System the new classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt, WAIVE READING and Fix December 5,
2017, for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this action.
BACKGROUND:
The Animal Services Department is requesting to exclude from the Merit System the classification of Animal
Services Captain-Exempt. The Animal Services Captain-Exempt position will be responsible for the oversight and
management of the animal control field operations division, and supervising Animal Services Lieutenants, Sergeants
and Officers engaged in field and center activities. As part of the department's executive team, the Animal Services
Captain-Exempt will advise the Animal Services Director on animal control operation issues and participate in
strategic planning, development and execution of all Animal Services Department goals and objectives.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Animal Services Field Operations Unit will not have an exempt classification as requested to
provide direction and support for animal control services.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Arturo Castillo, (925)
608-8408
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc: Arturo Castillo
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:INTRODUCE Ordinance Code 2017-27 amending the County Ordinance Code
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ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 2017-27 to Exclude Animal Services Captain from Merit
System
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-27
(Exclude from the Merit System the new classification of Animal
Services Captain-Exempt)
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows (omitting the
parenthetical footnotes from the official text of the enacted or amended provisions of the
County Ordinance Code):
SECTION I: Section 33-5.329 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to exclude
from the merit system the new classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt:
33-5.329 - Animal services.
(a) The animal services director is excluded and is appointed by the board.
(b) The deputy director for animal services is excluded and is appointed by the
animal services director.
(c) The animal clinic veterinarians and the veterinarian (hourly rate) are excluded
and are appointed by the animal services director.
(d) The animal services captain-exempt is excluded and is appointed by the
animal services director.
(Ord. Nos. 2017-27 § 1, 12-05-17; 2012-10 § I, 10-23-12; Ords. 81-70 § 2, 81-32
§ I[11, 16], 79-31 § 2, 70-17 §§ 2, 3, 76-62: former §§ 32-2.626, .636)
SECTION II: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after
passage, and within 15 days of passage shall be published once with the names of the
supervisors voting for and against it in the ___________________, a newspaper
published in this County.
PASSED ON ____________________________________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST: DAVID J. TWA, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County Administrator
By:_________________________ _____________________________
Deputy Board Chair
[SEAL]
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve the medical staff appointments and reappointments, additional privileges, advancements, and voluntary
resignations as recommend by the Medical Staff Executive Committee, at their October 17, 2017 meeting, and by the
Health Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has requested that evidence of Board of
Supervisors' approval for each medical staff member will be placed in his or her credentials file. The
recommendations for appointment and reappointment were reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by
the Medical Executive Committee.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers' medical staff will not be
appropriately credentialed and not be in compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 925-370-5100
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Tami Sloan
C. 20
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Medical Staff Appointments and Reappointments – October, 2017
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment
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MEC Recommendations – October 2017 Definitions: A=Active
C=Courtesy Aff=Affliate P/A= Provisional Active P/C= Provisional Courtesy Page 1
A. New Medical Staff Members
Michael Brandon, MD Anesthesia
Yeun Joo Ching, DDS Dental
Johanna Chung, DDS Dental
Philip Early, MD Anesthesia
Gary Greenberg, MD Anesthesia
Genevieve Kinsey, MD Pediatrics
Walid Massarweh, MD Internal Medicine
Barbara Swarzenski, Md Psychiatry/Psychology
Michelle Tsou, DPM Surgery
Feisal Yamani, MD Pathology
B. Application for Staff Affiliation
Shirley Birch, NP Pediatrics
C. Advance to Non-Provisional
Aaron Besterman, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Monica Eigelberger, MD Surgery (General)
Talia Firestein, MD Family Medicine
Jane Himmelvo, MD Family Medicine (Detention)
Abhilasha Jamwal, MD Pediatrics
John “Kip” Jones, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Benjamin King, MD Pediatrics
Jason Reinking, MD Emergency Medicine
D. Biennial Reappointments
Kimberly Butler, MD Family Medicine A
Paul Chard, MD Internal Medicine (Gastro) C
Dino Elyassnia, MD Surgery (Hand & Plastic) A
Alina Faramazyan, MD Psychiatry/Psychology A
Steven Harrison, MD Surgery (Ophthalmology) A
Laura Hans, MD Pediatrics A
Neil Jackson, MD OB/GYN P
Scott Josephson, MD Internal Medicine (Neurology) A
Edward Lau, MD Psychiatry/Psychology A
Minh Hiep Nguyen, MD Critical Care C
E. Biennial Renew of Privileges
Heather Cedermaz, NP AFF
Erin Daisley, FNP AFF
Kimberly Humphrey, NP AFF
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MEC Recommendations – October 2017 Definitions: A=Active
C=Courtesy Aff=Affliate P/A= Provisional Active P/C= Provisional Courtesy Page 2
F. Voluntary Resignations
Harichandran, Dharmini, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Lessin, Susan, MD Internal Medicine
McMillan, Monica, MD Emergency Medicine
Pramanik, Rajiv, MD Emergency Medicine
Tarekegn, Selamawit, MD Hospitalist
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the resignation of Cindy McCann, DECLARE a vacancy in the Alternate seat on the Arts and Culture
Commission of Contra Costa County, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Arts and Culture Commission (AC5) advises the Board of Supervisors in matters and issues relevant to arts and
culture to: advance the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration
throughout Contra Costa County; to preserve, celebrate and share the arts and culture of the many diverse ethnic
groups who live in Contra Costa County; to create partnerships with business and government; and to increase
communications and understanding between all citizens through art. Most importantly, the Commission promotes arts
and culture as a vital element of the quality of life for all of the citizens of Contra Costa County.
Commissioner McCann was appointed to the Alternative Seat for the term of October 20, 2015 to June 30, 2019. She
has missed six of the seven AC5 scheduled meetings in 2017. Her absence impacts the Commission's ability to meet
quorum rules and conduct meetings as scheduled. The AC5 Chairperson made several attempts to contact
Commissioner McCann via telephone and email, with no response. AC5 is requesting the Board of Supervisors to
resign Commissioner McCann and vacate the Alternate seat so that a new Commissioner can be appointed.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kristen Lackey,
925-335-1043
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 21
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RESIGNATION FROM THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Arts and Culture Commission may lack the number of Commissioners required to meet quorum rules and
conduct meetings.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Vacancy Notice
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11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 146
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. APPOINT the individuals identified in Exhibit A to serve on the 2018 Community Corrections Partnership (CCP),
pursuant to Penal Code § 1230(b)(2); and
2. APPOINT the individuals identified in Exhibit B to serve on the 2018 Community Corrections Partnership
Executive Committee, pursuant to Penal Code § 1230.1(b).
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 109 (Chapter 15, Statutes of 2011), which transferred responsibility
for supervising certain lower-level inmates and parolees from the California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation (CDCR) to counties. Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109) took effect on October 1, 2011 and realigned three
major areas of the criminal justice system. On a prospective basis, the legislation:
• Transferred the location of incarceration for lower-level offenders (specified nonviolent, non-serious, non-sex
offenders) from state prison to local county jail and provides for an expanded role for post-release supervision for
these offenders;
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Timothy Ewell,
925-335-1036
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 22
To:Board of Supervisors
From:PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPOINTMENT OF THE CY2018 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP (CCP) AND
CCP-EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
> • Transferred responsibility for post-release supervision of lower-level offenders (those released from prison
after having served a sentence for a non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex offense) from the state to the county
level by creating a new category of supervision called Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS); and
• Transferred the custody responsibility for parole and PRCS revocations to local jail, administered by county
sheriffs.
AB109 also created an Executive Committee of the local Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and tasked it
with recommending a Realignment Plan (Plan) to the county Board of Supervisors for implementation of the
criminal justice realignment. The Community Corrections Partnership is identified in statute as the following:
Community Corrections Partnership
1. Chief Probation Officer (Chair)
2. Presiding Judge (or designee)
3. County supervisor, CAO, or a designee of the BOS
4. District Attorney
5. Public Defender
6. Sheriff
7. Chief of Police
8. Head of the County department of social services
9. Head of the County department of mental health
10. Head of the County department of employment
11. Head of the County alcohol and substance abuse programs
12. Head of the County Office of Education
13. CBO representative with experience in rehabilitative services for criminal offenders
14. Victims’ representative
Later in 2011, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 117 (Chapter 39, Statutes of 2011), which served as “clean up”
legislation to AB 109. Assembly Bill 117 (AB 117) changed, among other things, the composition of the local
CCP-Executive Committee. The CCP-Executive Committee is currently identified in statute as the following:
Community Corrections Partnership-Executive Committee
1. Chief Probation Officer (Chair)
2. Presiding Judge (or designee)
3. District Attorney
4. Public Defender
5. Sheriff
6. A Chief of Police
7. The head of either the County department of social services, mental health, or alcohol and drug services (as
designated by the board of supervisors)
Although AB 109 and AB 117 collectively place the majority of initial planning activities for Realignment on the
local CCP, it is important to note that neither piece of legislation cedes powers vested in a county Board of
Supervisors’ oversight of and purview over how AB 109 funding is spent. Once the Plan is adopted, the Board of
Supervisors can choose to implement that Plan in any manner it may wish.
Today’s recommended actions were approved by the Public Protection Committee (PPC) at the November 6,
2017 meeting. The Committee recommends an appointment term of one-year for all non ex-officio seats and
plans to make appointment/reappointment recommendations to the Board of Supervisors annually. The PPC
continues to acknowledge that, under California law, the Police Chief seat is appointed by the Board of
Supervisors and recommends that the appointee be rotated between the cities with the highest number of AB 109
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population (which currently are Richmond, Pittsburg, Antioch and Concord). The PPC is recommending the
appointment of Police Chief Guy Swanger from the City of Concord to serve on the CY2018 CCP and
CCP-Executive Committees. In addition, the CCP-Community Advisory Board will provide a recommendation
for filling the CBO representative seat in the coming months. For this reason, the PPC is not recommending an
appointment to that seat (beginning January 1, 2018) at this time.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and CCP-Executive Committee will not be formally seated for
calendar year 2018.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A - 2018 Community Corrections Partnership & Exhibit B - 2018 Community Corrections
Partnership Executive Committee
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EXHIBIT A - 2018 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP
Seat Appointee Term Expiration
Chief Probation Officer (Chair)Todd Billeci ex-officio
Presiding Judge (or designee)Stephen Nash (designee of Presiding Judge)ex-officio
County supervisor, CAO, or a designee of the BOS David J. Twa, County Administrator December 31, 2018
District Attorney Diana Becton ex-officio
Public Defender Robin Lipetzky ex-officio
Sheriff David O. Livingston ex-officio
Chief of Police Guy Swanger, City of Concord December 31, 2018
Head of the County department of social services Kathy Gallagher, Employment and Human Services Director ex-officio
Head of the County department of mental health Cynthia Belon, Director of Behavioral Health Services ex-officio
Head of the County department of employment Donna Van Wert, Executive Director-Workforce Development Board ex-officio
Head of the County alcohol and substance abuse programs Fatima Matal Sol, Director of Alcohol and Other Drugs ex-officio
Head of the County Office of Education Karen Sakata, County Superintendent of Schools ex-officio
CBO representative with experience in rehabilitative services
for criminal offenders Vacant December 31, 2018
Victim's Representative Devorah Levine, Zero Tolerance Program Manager December 31, 2018
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EXHIBIT B - 2018 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Seat Appointee Term Expiration
Chief Probation Officer (Chair)Todd Billeci ex-officio
Presiding Judge (or designee)Stephen Nash (designee of Presiding Judge)ex-officio
District Attorney Diana Becton ex-officio
Public Defender Robin Lipetzky ex-officio
Sheriff David O. Livingston ex-officio
Chief of Police Guy Swanger, City of Concord December 31, 2018
Representative approved by BOS from the following CCP members:Kathy Gallagher, Employment and Human Services Director December 31, 2018
*Head of County department of Social Services
*Head of County department of mental health
*Head of County department of alcohol and substance abuse programs
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Jim Price, Arthur John Hanson, and Walter Pierce to serve on the Board of Trustees of
Reclamation District 799 (Hotchkiss Tract) for a term of four years, commencing in December 2017 and ending in
December 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Dina Holder, District Secretary for Reclamation District
799, requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees of the District in lieu of elections. Ms. Holder reports that the
Board of Trustees of the District, at their regular meeting on July 27, 2017, adopted a resolution to call for an all
mailed ballot election to fill the four year terms for three trustees that are set to expire in December 2017. Subsequent
to posting the notice calling for nominations, the District received three filing petitions, from Jim Price, Arthur John
Hanson, and Walter Pierce. Therefore, the District election scheduled for November 14, 2017 is uncontested and no
election will be conducted.
At this time, the District respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint Jim Price, Arthur
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 799
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
John Hanson, and Walter Pierce to a four-year term of office on the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District
799. The term will begin in December 2017 and end in December 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 799 (Hotchkiss Tract) would not be
approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 799 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Robert Lyman, Pete Hansen, and Frank Morgan to serve four-year terms on the Board
of Trustees for Reclamation District 800 (Byron Tract) for a term of four years, commencing in December 2017 and
ending December 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Reclamation District Number 800 (Byron Tract).
Reclamation District 800 Secretary Sonnet Rodrigues has respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors
appoint incumbent Trustees Robert Lyman, Pete Hansen, and Frank Morgan in lieu of elections. These appointments
will fill open seats on the Reclamation District’s Board of Trustees. Correspondence dated October 2, 2017 from the
Reclamation District specifies that nominating petitions were filed for each nominee and that the number of valid
petitions did not exceed the number of petitions available.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 800 (Byron Tract) would not be approved.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 24
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 800
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ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 800
letter
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11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 170
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 171
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Don Wagenet and Frank Savage to serve on the Board of Trustees of Reclamation
District 2024 (Orwood and Palm Tracts), for a term beginning December 2017 and ending December 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Dante J. Nomellini, Jr., Secretary and Attorney for
Reclamation District 2024 (Orwood and Palm Tracts) requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees in lieu of
elections. Mr. Nomellini has respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors make the appointments in lieu of
elections. Correspondence from the firm specifies that pursuant to notice calling for nomination petitions for two
positions on the Board of Trustees, the District received two nomination petitions. No petition requesting an election
has been received. As a result, pursuant to Water Code sections 50740-50742, no election would be held in the
Reclamation District for the vacancies on the Board of District Trustees.
At this time the District respectfully
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 25
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2024
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint nominee Don Wagenet to the term ending December, 2021, and
appoint nominee Frank Savage to the term ending December, 2019 to serve on the Board of Trustees for
Reclamation District 2024 (Orwood and Palm Tracts).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 2024 (Orwood and Palm Tracts) would
not be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2024 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Clark Misner and Randall Neudeck to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District
2025 (Holland Tract), as listed below:
Clark Misner—4 year term
Bethel Island, CA 94511
Randall Neudeck—2 year term
Sacramento, CA 95814
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Pamela A. Forbus, Assistant Secretary for Reclamation
District 2025, requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees in lieu of elections. Ms. Forbus has respectfully
requested that the Board of Supervisors make the appointments in lieu of elections. These appointments will fill open
seats on the Reclamation District's Board of Trustees. Correspondence from
APPROVE OTHER
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 26
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2025
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the firm specifies that at the close of the nomination period on September 14, 2017 there were only two candidates
nominated: Clark Misner and Randall Neudeck. As a result, pursuant to Water Code section 50741, no election
was held in the Reclamation District for the vacancies on the Board of District Trustees.
At this time the District respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint nominees Clark Misner and
Randall Neudeck to serve on the Board of Trustees Reclamation District 2025 (Holland Tract), for terms of four
and two years, respectively.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District No. 2025 (Holland Tract) would not be
approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2025 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Dave Forkel, Randall Neudeck, and Angela Wright to the Board of Trustees for
Reclamation District 2026 (Webb Tract) as listed:
Dave Forkel—4 year term
Fairfax, CA 94930
Randall Neudeck—2 year term
Sacramento, CA 95814
Angela Wright—2 year term
Los Angeles, CA 90021
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Pamela A. Forbus, Assistant Secretary for Reclamation
District 2026, requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees in lieu of elections. These appointments will
APPROVE OTHER
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 27
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2026
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
fill open seats on the Webb Tract Reclamation District's Board of Trustees. Correspondence from the firm
specifies that at the close of the nomination period on September 14, 2017 there were only three candidates
nominated: Dave Forkel, Randall Neudeck, and Angela Wright. As a result, pursuant to Water Code Section
50741, no election was held in the Reclamation District for the vacancies on the Board of District Trustees.
At this time the District respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint nominee Dave Forkel to serve
a four-year term, and appoint nominees Randall Neudeck and Angela Wright to serve a two-year term on the
Board of Trustees Reclamation District 2026 (Webb Tract).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District No. 2026 (Webb Tract) would not be
approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2026 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Robert Davies, William Hall, and Gilbert Orozco to serve on the Board of Trustees of
Reclamation District 2059 (Bradford Island) for a term of four years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence (attached) from Angelina Tant, District Secretary for
Reclamation District 2059 requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees in lieu of elections. Ms. Tant has
respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors make the appointments in lieu of elections. These appointments
will fill open seats on the Reclamation District's Board of Trustees. Correspondence from the firm specifies that at the
close of the nomination period on September 21, 2017 there were only three candidates nominated: Robert Davies,
William Hall, and Gilbert Orozco. As a result, pursuant to Water Code sections 50740-50742, no election would be
held in the Reclamation District for the vacancies on the Board of District Trustees.
At this time, the District respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors
APPROVE OTHER
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers,
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 28
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2059
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
appoint nominees Robert Davies, William Hall, and Gilbert Orozco for a term of four years commencing
December 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2021, to serve on the Board of Trustees Reclamation District 2059
(Bradford Island).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to the Reclamation District 2059 would not be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2059 letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Coleman Foley and Thomas E. Baldocchi, Jr. to serve on the Board of Trustees of
Reclamation District 2065 (Veale Tract) for a term of four years, ending December 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Dante J. Nomellini, Jr., Secretary and Attorney for
Reclamation District 2065, Veale Tract requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees in lieu of elections. Mr.
Nomellini has respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors make the appointments in lieu of elections.
Correspondence from the firm specifies that no nomination petitions were received and no petition requesting an
election was presented to the District. As a result, pursuant to Water Code sections 50740-50742, no election was
held in the Reclamation District for the vacancies on the Board of District Trustees.
At this time, the District respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint the incumbents, Coleman Foley
and Thomas E. Baldocchi,
APPROVE OTHER
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 29
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2065
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Jr., to fill the vacancies since they are qualified and willing to serve during the term ending December 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to Reclamation District 2065 would not be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2065 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election the Colby Heaton to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 2090 (Quimby
Island) for a four-year term as listed:
Colby Heaton
Roseville, CA 95678
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from the Law Offices of Al Warren Hoslett and Pamela A.
Forbus, representing the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District Number 2090. Ms. Forbus, as the Assistant
Secretary of Reclamation District No. 2090, has respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors make the
appointment in lieu of elections. This appointment will fill one open seat on the Reclamation District’s Board of
Trustees.
Correspondence from the firm specifies that, on or prior to September 14, 2017, a nominating a petition was filed for
one nominee,
APPROVE OTHER
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 30
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2090
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and that the number of petitions did not exceed the number of offices to be filled. Notice pursuant to Water Code
Section 50741 was published on September 28, 2017, advising that no election would be held in the Reclamation
District for the vacancy on the Board of Trustees. At this time, the District respectfully requests that the Board of
Supervisors appoint nominee Colby Heaton to serve a four-year term on the Board of Trustees Reclamation
District 2090 (Quimby Island).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominee to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District No. 2090 would not be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2090 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Sandy Speckman Kiefer to serve on the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District 2117
(Coney Island) for a four-year term ending in December 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from Dante J. Nomellini, Jr., Secretary and Attorney for
Reclamation District 2117 (Coney Island) requesting appointment to the Board of Trustees in lieu of elections. Mr.
Nomellini has respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors make the appointment in lieu of elections.
Correspondence from the firm specifies that pursuant to notice calling for nomination petitions for one vacancy on
the Board of Trustees, the District received one nomination petition from Sandy Speckman Kiefer. No petition
requesting an election has been received. As a result, pursuant to Water Code sections 50740-50742, no election
would be held in the Reclamation District for the vacancies on the Board of District Trustees.
At this time the District respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint nominee Sandy Speckman Kiefer
for the term ending December, 2021 to serve on the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 2117 (Coney Island).
APPROVE OTHER
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 31
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2117
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 199
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominees to Reclamation District 2117 would not be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2117 letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT in lieu of election Eric Schmit to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District 2137 for a four-year term
as listed:
Edward Schmit, Davis, CA 95616.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has received correspondence from the Law Offices of Al Warren Hoslett and Pamela A.
Forbus, representing the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District Number 2137. Ms. Forbus, as the Assistant
Secretary of Reclamation District No. 2137, has respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors make the
appointment in lieu of elections. This appointment will fill one open seat on the Reclamation District’s Board of
Trustees. Correspondence from the firm specifies that, on or prior to September 14, 2017, a nominating petition was
filed for one nominee, and that the number of petitions did not exceed the number of offices to be filled. Notice
pursuant to Water Code Section 50741 was published on September 28, 2017, advising that no election would be
held in the Reclamation District for the vacancy on the Board of Trustees.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Emlyn Struthers
925.335.1919
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 32
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reclamation District 2137
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The proposed nominee to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District No. 2137 would not be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Reclamation District 2137 Letter
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22106 to reallocate the salary of the Chief Quality Officer - Exempt
(VAB2) (unrepresented) classification from salary plan and grade B85-2508 ($14,289) to salary plan and grade
B85-2508 ($18,289) on the salary schedule and discontinue vacation buy back eligibility for this classification in the
Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an annual cost increase of approximately $70,560 with pension costs of $17,040
already included. This cost will primarily be offset with Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues and partially offset by
the discontinuance of sale of vacation eligibility for employees in this classification.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department is requesting to reallocate the salary of the Chief Quality Officer - Exempt
classification in order to bring it to a competitive level for retention and recruitment needs. Under the direction of the
Chief Executive Officer for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, the Chief Quality
Officer-Exempt provides senior leadership and is responsible for overseeing the integration of health care
system-wide quality improvement projects that promote a culture of safety and continuous process improvement.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jo-Anne Linares, 957-5240
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Jo-Anne Linares
C. 33
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Reallocate the salary of Chief Quality Officer-Exempt classification in the Health Services Department
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Over the last few years, this classification has evolved significantly and is responsible for an integral part of the
Public Hospital Redesign and Initiatives in Medi-Cal (PRIME) project. In order for PRIME to be successful, the
incumbent must possess detailed knowledge of regulatory and professional standards related to patient safety and
performance improvement, and must be able to ensure that the County hospital is meeting its PRIME goals and
objectives in order to remain a thriving and viable system of care. If the Department fails to meet the PRIME
goals and objectives, it could risk losing millions of dollars.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Department will not be able to appropriately compensate this critical single
position classification and may have challenges meeting the program requirements of the PRIME project at the
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 No. 22106 HSD
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22106
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POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22106
DATE 6/1/2017
Department No./
Department HEALTH SERVICES - Hospital/Health Budget Unit No. 0540 Org No. 6544 Agency No. A18
Action Requested: Reallocate the classification of Chief Quality Officer - Exempt (VAB2) on the salary schedule in the Health
Services Department.
Proposed Effective Date: 8/1/2017
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes No / Cost is within Department’s budget: Yes No
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary) associated with request: $0.00
Estimated total cost adjustment (salary / benefits / one time):
Total annual cost $70,560.00 Net County Cost $0.00
Total this FY $47,040.00 N.C.C. this FY $0.00
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I Revenues
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Dorette McCollumn
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Enid Mendoza 7/19/2017
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE 11/1/2017
Reallocate the salary of classification Chief Quality Officer-Exempt (VAB2) from salary and plan grade level B85-2508
($14,289) to salary plan and grade level B85-2508 ($18,289) on the salary schedule in the Health Services Department.
(Unrepresented)
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date) Marta Goc 11/1/2017
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 11/7/2017
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources Enid Mendoza
Other: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________
(for) County Administrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: David J. Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment is APPROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL / SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es) / position(s) as follows:
P300 (M347) Rev 3/15/01
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REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 11/7/2017 No.
1. Project Positions Requested:
2. Explain Specific Duties of Position(s)
3. Name / Purpose of Project and Funding Source (do not use acronyms i.e. SB40 Project or SDSS Funds)
4. Duration of the Project: Start Date End Date
Is funding for a specified period of time (i.e. 2 years) or on a year-to-year basis? Please explain.
5. Project Annual Cost
a. Salary & Benefits Costs: b. Support Costs:
(services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c. Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not filling the project position(s) in terms of:
a. potential future costs d. political implications
b. legal implications e. organizational implications
c. financial implications
7. Briefly describe the alternative approaches to delivering the services which you have considered. Indicate why these
alternatives were not chosen.
8. Departments requesting new project positions must submit an updated cost benefit analysis of each project position at the
halfway point of the project duration. This report is to be submitted to the Human Resources Department, which will
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. Indicate the date that your cost / benefit analysis will be submitted
9. How will the project position(s) be filled?
a. Competitive examination(s)
b. Existing employment list(s) Which one(s)?
c. Direct appointment of:
1. Merit System employee who will be placed on leave from current job
2. Non-County employee
Provide a justification if filling position(s) by C1 or C2
USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Personnel Resolution No. 22144 to establish the classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt (BJD2)
(unrepresented) at salary plan and grade B85-1874 ($7,628-$9,272) and add one (1) full-time position in the Animal
Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this will result in a cost of approximately $189,140, which includes an annual pension expense of
$39,846. After the classification is established and the ordinance code is amended to exempt this class from the merit
system, the Department will return to the Board at a future date to eliminate the Animal Services Deputy Director
classification since the Captain class will assume those responsibilities. Once all actions are completed, this will
result in a cost neutral action since the salary of the new Animal Services Captain-Exempt classification will be the
same as the salary of the Animal Services Deputy Director. The position will be funded by 32% User Fees, 31% City
Revenue, 37% County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Animal Services Department has been working toward a new organizational structure over the past year, which
has included the establishment of an executive team that supports the Director of Animal Services in the overall
administration of the Animal Services Department. In the past, this function was carried out solely by the Deputy
Director of Animal Services; however, due to increased needs for services in the community, there has been growth
in both the workforce of the department and the volume/types of work being performed.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Arturo Castillo, (925)
608-8470
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Arturo Castillo
C. 34
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Establish the classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt and add one position in the Animal Services
Department
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The management responsibilities previously performed by the Deputy Director have become too great for one
position to perform, so the department has moved to establish new classes to provide operational management over
each division (field operations, community outreach, medical programs, and administration) in order to keep the
department functioning properly. The Animal Services Captain-Exempt position will be responsible for the
oversight and management of the animal control field operations division, advising the Animal Services Director
on animal control operation issues, and supervising Animal Services Lieutenants, Sergeants and Officers engaged
in field and center activities. This will be the final class needed to establish the executive team support the
Director of Animal Services is seeking. The Department will return to the Board at a later date to eliminate the
Deputy Director of Animal Services since the Captain class will replace most of those functions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Director of Animal Services will not have the executive level classification needed to support
animal control and field services.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 Animal Services Captain
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22144
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POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22144
DATE 8/4/2017
Department No./
Department Animal Services Budget Unit No. 0366 Org No. 3333 Agency No. 36
Action Requested: ADOPT Personnel Resolution No. 22144 to establish the classification of Animal Services Captain-
Exempt (unrepresented) and add one full-time position in the Animal Services Department.
Proposed Effective Date: 9/01/2017
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes No / Cost is within Department’s budget: Yes No
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary) associated with request: $0.00
Estimated total cost adjustment (salary / benefits / one time):
Total annual cost $189,140.00 Net County Cost $69,982.00
Total this FY $157,617.00 N.C.C. this FY $58,318.00
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 32% User Fees, 31% City Revenues, 37% County General Fund
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Arturo Castillo
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Susan Smith 9/5/17
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE 10/16/17
Establish the classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt (BJD2) (unrepresented) at salary plan and grade B85 1874
($7,628-$9,272) and add one (1) full time position.
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
January 5, 2018 (Date) Lauren Ludwig 10/16/2017
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 11/8/2017__
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources Enid Mendoza
Other: ___________________________________
(for) County Administrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: David J. Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment is APPROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL / SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es) / position(s) as follows:
P300 (M347) Rev 3/15/01
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REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 11/9/2017 No. xxxxxx
1. Project Positions Requested:
2. Explain Specific Duties of Position(s)
3. Name / Purpose of Project and Funding Source (do not use acronyms i.e. SB40 Project or SDSS Funds)
4. Duration of the Project: Start Date End Date
Is funding for a specified period of time (i.e. 2 years) or on a year-to-year basis? Please explain.
5. Project Annual Cost
a. Salary & Benefits Costs: b. Support Costs: (services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c. Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not filling the project position(s) in terms of:
a. potential future costs d. political implications
b. legal implications e. organizational implications
c. financial implications
7. Briefly describe the alternative approaches to delivering the services which you have considered. Indicate why these
alternatives were not chosen.
8. Departments requesting new project positions must submit an updated cost benefit analysis of each project position at the
halfway point of the project duration. This report is to be submitted to the Human Resources Department, which will
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. Indicate the date that your cost / benefit analysis will be submitted
9. How will the project position(s) be filled?
a. Competitive examination(s)
b. Existing employment list(s) Which one(s)?
c. Direct appointment of:
1. Merit System employee who will be placed on leave from current job
2. Non-County employee
Provide a justification if filling position(s) by C1 or C2
USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22187 to:
(1) Establish the new classification of Communications Equipment Specialist I - Trainee (PEKA) (represented) on the
salary schedule at salary plan and grade level TB5 1483 ($4,925 - $5,430);
(2) Revise, retitle and reallocate the salary of the classification of Communications Equipment Specialist (PEWF)
(represented) from salary plan and grade level TB5 1482 ($5,172 - $6,287) to Communications Equipment Specialist
II (PEVB) (represented) on the salary schedule at salary plan and grade level TB5 1484 ($5,585 - $6,788);
(3) Revise and reallocate the salary of the classification of Senior Communications Equipment Specialist (PETB)
(represented) to Senior Communication Equipment Specialist (PENA) from salary plan and grade level TB5 1578
($5,688 - $6,914) to salary plan and grade level TB5 1578 ($6,142 - $7,466) in the Telecommunications division of
the Department of Information Technology (DOIT).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, these actions will result in the following:
1. An annual net decrease in salary and benefit costs of approximately ($15,850), including an estimated pension cost
of ($2,853) for Recommendation No. 1, when the department utilizes a vacant Communications Equipment
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott Sullivan (925)
313-1288
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Joanne Buenger
C. 35
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Establish New Classification of Communications Equipment Specialist I, Retitle & Reallocate the Classification of
Communications Equipment Specialist
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FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
Specialist II position and flexes down to Communications Equipment Specialist I;
2. An annual cost increase of approximately $33,435 for Recommendation No. 2, including an estimated pension
costs of $6,018;
3. An annual cost increase of approximately $12,276 for Recommendation No. 3, including an estimated pension
costs of $2,210.
The costs shall be 100% offset by user fees.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is a division of the County Administrator's Office. DoIT's
Telecommunications Radio and Hilltop division operates, maintains and manages the County's communications
systems including microwave and the two-county East Bay Regional Communications (public safety radio) P25
System. They provide installation and maintenance of radio systems for police agencies, special districts, medical
facilities and cities.
This division currently has a Sr. Communications Equipment Specialist and four (4) Communications Equipment
Specialists. Currently, Communications Equipment Specialist has only one classification for both entry and
journey level, which is insufficient since this classification is very hard to recruit for, as historically, this has not
been a job classification with a large candidate pool. Further, the department needs to update this classification
due to the changing technology and higher level of computer skills necessary to perform these job duties. Thus,
our request is to establish a Communications Equipment Specialist I entry level job classification that requires the
aptitude and desire to be trained to work with the Land Mobile Radio, Computer, and Digital Microwave
technologies. Physical abilities for installation and service of antenna systems are also key skills for this
classification.
Over the past years, the radio and hilltop divisions have expanded to include the two-county East Bay Regional
Communication public safety radio P25 system. With the development of P25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
systems, the skill sets required are substantially different than currently listed in the job class of Communications
Equipment Specialist. Wireless communications has evolved to add significant and very specific areas of
computer Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), software, operating systems, third party
support applications knowledge, in addition to the LMR and microwave knowledge. The role and required skills
for the Communications Equipment Specialist have increased as a result and require an added dimension of
knowledge regarding new technologies. Knowledge of and skill in computer, radio and microwave hardware and
software, are essential skills for the higher level classifications.
The job specification and the salary range for the current positions are significantly out of alignment compared to
peer positions in other comparable agencies. This action will address the incomplete and outdated job
specifications as well as the salary requirements for retention and recruitment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The incumbents will not be properly compensated compared to similar agencies for the same type of work. This
will pose problems for both retention of the incumbents as well as recruitment for new candidates.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 22187_Est CESI, Retitle Reallocated CES II, Reallocate Sr CES in DoIT
P300 22187 Attachment
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22187
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POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22187
DATE 8/9/2017
Department No./
Department Department of Information Technology Budget Unit No. 0060 Org No. 4285 Agency No. A03
Action Requested: ESTABLISH new classification of Communications Equipment Specialist I, allocate it to the salary
schedule, RE-TITLE and REALLOCATE the classification of Communications Equipment Specialist (PEWF) to
Communications Equipment Specialist II (PEWF), allocate it to salary schedule, REALLOCATE the classification of Senior
Communications Equipment Specailist (PETB), allocate it to the salary schedule.
Proposed Effective Date: 9/1/2017
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes No / Cost is within Department’s budget: Yes No
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary) associated with request: $0.00
Estimated total cost adjustment (salary / benefits / one time):
Total annual cost $26,692.00 Net County Cost $0.00
Total this FY $22,243.00 N.C.C. this FY $0.00
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT Costs are recovered through user fees.
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Scott Sullivan
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE 10/30/2017
Establish the class of Communications Equipment Specialist I Trainee (represented) and allocate it to the Salary Schedule,
retitle and reallocate the class of Communications Equipment Specialist (represented) to Communications Equipment
Specialist II (represented), and reallocate the class of Senior Communications Equipment Specialist (represented) on the
Salary Schedule. (see attached)
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date) Marta Goc 10/30/2017
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 11/9/17
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources /s/ Julie DiMaggio Enea
Other: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________
(for) County Administrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: David J. Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment is APPROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL / SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es) / position(s) as follows:
P300 (M347) Rev 3/15/01
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REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 11/9/2017 No.
1. Project Positions Requested:
2. Explain Specific Duties of Position(s)
3. Name / Purpose of Project and Funding Source (do not use acronyms i.e. SB40 Project or SDSS Funds)
4. Duration of the Project: Start Date End Date
Is funding for a specified period of time (i.e. 2 years) or on a year-to-year basis? Please explain.
5. Project Annual Cost
a. Salary & Benefits Costs: b. Support Costs:
(services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c. Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not filling the project position(s) in terms of:
a. potential future costs d. political implications
b. legal implications e. organizational implications
c. financial implications
7. Briefly describe the alternative approaches to delivering the services which you have considered. Indicate why these
alternatives were not chosen.
8. Departments requesting new project positions must submit an updated cost benefit analysis of each project position at the
halfway point of the project duration. This report is to be submitted to the Human Resources Department, which will
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. Indicate the date that your cost / benefit analysis will be submitted
9. How will the project position(s) be filled?
a. Competitive examination(s)
b. Existing employment list(s) Which one(s)?
c. Direct appointment of:
1. Merit System employee who will be placed on leave from current job
2. Non-County employee
Provide a justification if filling position(s) by C1 or C2
USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY
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P300#22187 AIR #30904
HR Recommendation:
1. Establish the new classification of Communications Equipment Specialist I - Trainee
(PEKA)(represented) allocate on the salary schedule at plan and grade level TB5 1483 ($4,925 - $5,430);
2. Revise, re-title and reallocate the classification of Communications Equipment Specialist (PEWF)
(represented) from salary plan and grade level TB5 1482 ($5,172 - $6,287) to Communications
Equipment Specialist II (PEVB)(represented) on the salary schedule at plan and grade level TB5 1484
($5,585 - $6,788);
3. Revise and reallocate the classification of Senior Communications Equipment Specialist (PETB)
(represented) to Senior Communication Equipment Specialist (PENA) from the salary plan and grade
level TB5 1578 ($5,688 - $6,914) to salary plan and grade level TB5 1578 ($6,142 - $7,466) in the
Telecommunications division of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant for equipment in the
form of two (2) Lulzbot Taz 6 3-D printers from the California State Library as administered by the Southern
California Library Cooperative Technology TNT for Libraries project, for the period September 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The California State Library, through the Southern California Library Cooperative, is offering 3-D printers to libraries
in the state through a 2-year project to increase opportunities for developing technological capacity. Acquisition of
the 3-D printers will increase the technological literacy of local communities and position libraries as creative
learning spaces. The 2 printers, if awarded, will be moved among Contra Costa County Libraries so that various
communities have exposure to the technology.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The library will not be awarded any Lulzbot Taz 6 3-D printers.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: W. Beveridge / 608-7730
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 36
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Application and Acceptance of California State Library Grant for 3-D Printers
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CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Having a 3D printer available as regular library equipment will make 3D printing available and help facilitate
creativity, design, and STEM/STEAM education as well as spur innovation through providing universal public
access to emerging technology. This meets the Children's Report Card objective of Children Ready for and Exceeding
in School.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$30,000 from the California State Library to provide 12 laptops and one Laptops Anytime Kiosk to the Oakley
Library for the period of November 1, 2017 through January 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Grant will provide $30,000 in funds and the Library will match 42% or $12,600 in matching funds for a total of
$42,600.
BACKGROUND:
The receipt of this grant will significantly expand technology services for Oakley Library patrons. Using these
laptops, the Library will be able to provide robotics and MinecraftEdu programs creating STEAM-based learning
activities aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. The Library will also use the laptops
to provide computer classes to support workforce development needs. Currently, these services cannot be offered due
to lack of space and computers. When not in use for programs, the kiosk laptops will be available on an ongoing basis
for patrons to use in the Library, increasing the number of computers available to the public significantly.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The community of Oakley will continue to be underserved due to lack of access to technology and space constraints.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Walt Beveridge (925)
608-7730
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:$30,000 Grant from California State Library
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CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
During the grant reporting cycle at least 340 children will be impacted with three-day robotics workshops held
bi-monthly and weekly MinecraftEdu program. These programs will create learning opportunities for children to
collaborate, create, build, problem solve, and learn foundational coding skills. This fulfills the Children's Report Card
Outcome of Children Ready for and Succeeding in School by providing the opportunity to learn in a fun, hands-on,
participatory learning environment.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$15,000 from the Pacific Library Partnership to create STEAM Career Success: A STEAM Awareness Outreach
Program. STEAM Career Success will consist of fifteen speaker sessions that will convey the important message
of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) careers to underserved high school students in Contra
Costa County for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Library is requesting funds from the Pacific Library Partnership to support the STEAM
Career Success: A STEAM Awareness Outreach Program, a creative and innovative outreach program that will
provide STEAM career presentations and STEAM profession booklets to high school students in underserved
communities. Funds will also be used to create publicity materials and to create unique and individual STEAM
Career presentations. STEAM speakers and the outreach team will make fifteen visits to underserved high schools in
Concord, Crockett, Pinole, El Sobrante, and Pittsburg to promote awareness of STEAM careers. These communities
were chosen after researching the low test score levels and assessing neighborhoods where students have a lower
chance of receiving valid career information and opportunities. The projected timeline for
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Walt Beveridge
925-608-7730
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 38
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant from Pacific Library Partnership
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
STEAM Career Success is for the period of January 2018- December 2018. The goal is to reach high school students
who are underserved or have challenges academically and economically and to provide a high-quality outreach
program by using integrated curriculum, extra-curricular activities and real-world applications.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The library will not be able to provide STEAM Career Success, STEAM Career booklets or speakers for the
presentations.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The library will gain overall support from several organizations on this project. Contra Costa County Library will be
promoting all of its programs and events throughout each community. This program supports outcome number two, Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood:
Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood: STEAM Career Success: A STEAM
Awareness Outreach Program, STEAM speaker presentations, and STEAM career booklets will introduce high
school students in underserved communities to STEAM careers, which will engage them in integrated learning as
they explore the world around them, create innovative solutions to problems and communicate their results while
learning about STEAM, which will help them to prepare for their future and for a healthier and productive adulthood.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the form of ten
Starling wearable word counting devices from the California State Library for the San Pablo Library for the period
October 1, 2017 through September 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
If granted, the Starling Pilot Project will award Contra Costa County Library a supply of ten Starlings, as well as
staff training and support, to pilot various approaches to sharing and/or loaning Starlings to families. Starlings are
wearable word counters that pick up vocal sound waves in order to count the number of words a child is hearing. The
number of words can be accessed through a parent’s smartphone app and can demonstrate to the parent the power of
words in an effort to inspire them to sustain and expand their early learning and literacy efforts. The Starling pilot
project will take place at the San Pablo Library in partnership with the Early Learning Center at Contra Costa
College. A project such as this fits in perfectly with the goals of the Library to support early literacy in the
community, and the mission of the Early Learning Center to support parents who are enrolled at Contra Costa
College.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Alison McKee,
925-608-7790
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 39
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant for 10 Starling Wearable Word Counting Devices
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Library will not be granted the use of the Starlings devices.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project supports two of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: Children Ready for
and Succeeding in School and Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood. One of the most
important early literacy practices is parent engagement. Bridging the word gap experienced by many lower-income
children is extremely important, and Starling devices provide a concrete method for measuring the frequency of
words spoken to children and assists parents with a method for measuring the increase in the words spoken while
engaging in extra time reading, singing and talking to one another. The Starling Pilot Project will allow CCCL to be
involved in discovering how technology can be used to help bridge the word gap in communities that stand to gain
the most from learning to be their child’s most effective first teacher equipped to successfully prepare their child to
succeed in school and graduate so that they’ll be productive adults ready to contribute positively to their communities.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$8,020 from the Pacific Library Partnership to provide materials and equipment to the Antioch Library for the period
of November 1, 2017 through July 1, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The Pacific Library Partnership (PLP) was established in 2009 as a consolidation of four library systems, BALIS
(Bay Area Library and Information System), serving Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties; PLS
(Peninsula Library System), serving San Mateo County; MOBAC (Monterey Bay Area Cooperative Library System),
serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties; and SVLS (Silicon Valley Library System), serving Santa
Clara County. There are 42 libraries within PLP, including 33 public libraries and 9 academic libraries.
PLP has awarded grants to Contra Costa County Library on many occasions. If awarded, this grant will allow for
purchases that will support the pilot warming center that will open in the Antioch Library meeting room in November
of 2017. The pilot warming center is a partnership between the Contra Costa County Library and the Contra Costa
County Health, Housing and Homeless Services Department and will serve families with children on an invite-only
basis. The funds from this grant will allow the library to purchase 5 Chromebooks and associated software, 20 nap
mats for children, a variety of early literacy toys and books, and vinyl murals to brighten the meeting room.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Alison McKee,
925-608-7790
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant of $8,020 from the Pacific Library Partnership
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Items for warming center will not be purchased.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/393 supporting the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy’s Knightsen
Wetland Restoration and Flood Protection Project application to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy’s
Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program for up to $1,500,000 in grant funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact.
BACKGROUND:
A history of severe flooding and poor storm water quality prompted the Contra Costa County Public Works
Department, in conjunction with the Knightsen Community Services District (CSD), to conduct a feasibility study to
determine the best approach to address drainage concerns in the Knightsen region. The flooding and the associated
contamination of ground and surface waters from contaminants in agricultural tailwater and overflowing septic
systems has been an ongoing problem that has negatively impacted human health, agriculture, water quality and
habitat. The initial feasibility study completed in 2002 concluded that the most effective approach to alleviate the
flooding and address water quality problems is to restore or create wetlands that can accept storm water and
identified suitable areas for this work.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Abigail Fateman,
DCD-ECCCHC
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 41
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Knightsen Wetland Restoration & Flood Protection Project
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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A more recent study has shed new light on the findings of the 2002 flood protection feasibility study and
contemplated the possibility of an even more ambitious restoration project. Working with the East Contra Costa
County Habitat Conservancy (Conservancy), the San Francisco Estuary Institute released the comprehensive East
Contra Costa County Historical Ecology Study in November 2012. This study mapped historical land cover in the
area for the first time and led to some surprising findings related to the project area. The study demonstrated that
the area previously identified as suitable for restoration (project area) which is now almost entirely cultivated
land, once contained a striking mosaic of tidal wetland, alkali wetland/meadow, oak savanna, and rare interior
sand dune. While it may not be possible to rewind the clock, the new study identifies the potential for an extensive
restoration project that could include multiple types of restored wetlands as well as restored dunes and oak savanna.
The Conservancy has been working with the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa County Flood Control
District, and the Knightsen Community Services District to design a multi-objective project that will:
• Restore habitat for special status species;
• Protect the community of Knightsen from flooding and make the region more resilient to climate change;
• Protect and improve water quality in Knightsen and surrounding Delta waterways; and
• Provide recreational opportunities.
In January 2016, the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy worked with the East Bay Regional Park
District (EBRPD) to support EBRPD's aquistion of a 645 acre parcel -- a property that was identified in the 2002
study as key to ameliorating Knightsen’s flooding problems.
In mid-2016, the Conservancy, with support from the Knightsen Community Services District (KCSD), secured a
$240,000 grant of Proposition 1 funds that are administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
These funds are being used to collect baseline biological and hydrologic data that will inform the design of the
project.
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy has issued a call for proposals for its Delta Conservancy
Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program. The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
(“Conservancy”) will be submitting a grant proposal for the Knightsen Wetland Restoration and Flood Protection
Project of up to $1,500,000. The grant will supplement the $240,000 already secured for the project from
Proposition 1, and fund the completion of the planning process by developing construction plans and securing
permitting to bring the project to shovel ready status.
The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy is seeking a resolution of support from the County Board of
Supervisors for the project, which is a recommended for inclusion with the grant proposal.
NOTE: This item was originally intended to be reviewed by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure
Committee (TWIC), however, the Committee's regular November meeting was canceled, necessitating that staff
bring this directly to the Board of Supervisors.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Supervisors does not adopt the resolution in support of the project, the East Contra Costa County
Habitat Conservancy's proposal to the Delta Conservancy Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant
Program will be seriously compromised and substantially reduce the competitiveness of the grant application.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/393
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2017/393
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 11/14/2017 by the following vote:
AYE:
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Karen Mitchoff
NO:
ABSENT:Diane Burgis
Federal D. Glover
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2017/393
In the matter of Resolution No: 2017-393 RESOLUTION OF THE Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors SUPPORTING
THE KNIGHTSEN WETLAND RESTORATION AND FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) was approved by voters of
the State of California to implement three broad objectives including: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important
species and habitat, and a more resilient, sustainable managed water resources system; and
WHEREAS there is a history of severe flooding in the Community of Knightsen in Contra Costa County that has caused damage
to property, contamination of drinking water and degradation of Delta water quality; and
WHEREAS, the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy worked with the East Bay Regional Park District to support the
District's acquisition of a 645-acre parcel in January 2016 with the purpose of restoring habitat, addressing local flood control
issues, improving water quality and providing recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy with support from the Knightsen Community Services District
has received funds for the Knightsen Wetland Restoration and Flood Protection Project (Project) and from Proposition 1 funding
from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife through a competitive grant process for (FY) 2015-16; and
WHEREAS, in Proposition 1, $50 million is appropriated to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy “for competitive
grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities (Cal.
Water Code sec. 79730 and 79731)”; and
WHEREAS, the Knightsen Wetland Restoration and Flood Protection Project is positioned to move forward with a subsequent
project phase of design and permitting that is appropriate to compete for funds from the Delta Conservancy’s 2017-18 open grant
solicitation; and
WHEREAS, this grant award will provide the resources needed to complete the design and initial permitting of a large-scale
multi-objective habitat restoration project that is important to the implementation of the East Contra Costa County Habitat
Conservancy’s Conservation Strategy and will also provide critical flood protection for the Community of Knightsen.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby support the East
Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy’s application for up to $1,500,000 in funds from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Conservancy for the Knightsen Wetland Restoration and Flood Control Project.
Contact: Abigail Fateman, DCD-ECCCHC
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the County, Agreement
#29-817 with the City of Walnut Creek, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $71,629 for provision of
homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) Program, for the period
from July 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this agreement will allow the County to receive an amount not to exceed $71,629 from the City of
Walnut Creek to provide homeless outreach services for not less than 20 hours per week. No additional County funds
required.
BACKGROUND:
The CORE Program locates and engages homeless clients throughout Contra Costa County. CORE teams serve as an
entry point into the County’s coordinated entry system for unsheltered persons and work to locate, engage, stabilize
and house chronically homeless individuals and families.
Approval of Agreement #29-817 will allow the County to assure the City of Walnut Creek that it receives a minimum
of 20 hours per week of outreach services, through June 30, 2018. This agreement includes agreeing to indemnify
and hold harmless the contractor for claims arising out of the County’s performance under this contract.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lavonna Martin,
925-313-7704
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker, M Wilhelm
C. 42
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement #29-817 with the City of Walnut Creek
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, the County will not receive funding and without such funding, the CORE program
may have to operate at a reduced capacity.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the City and County of
San Francisco, including full indemnification of the City and County of San Francisco, to pay the County an amount
not to exceed $839,820 as part of the 2017 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) Grant for homeland security related projects within the County for the period November 1, 2017 through the
end of the grant funding. (100% Federal)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County Costs. $839,820; 100% 2017 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant from the City and County of San
Francisco acting as fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative. (CFDA # 97.067)
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program funds address the unique
planning, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high threat, high density urban areas. This grant assists
designated regions in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and
recover from acts of terrorism. California
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Jane Robb,
925-335-1557
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 43
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
is home to five of these urban areas and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated the City and County
of San Francisco as the fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). The County, as a
member of the Bay Area UASI, will receive $839,820.00. Funds will be used to enhance public safety capabilities of
law enforcement agencies throughout the region. Expand existing systems to participate in other state, regional, and
national initiatives. Funding will also be used to purchase enhanced vision and video optic capabilities, including
night vision googles for tactical operators, pole cameras, video fiber optics and "through the wall" sensors for
SWAT. As the fiscal agent for the grant, the City and County of San Francisco has developed a standard form
contract for use with all Bay Area UASI partner agencies requiring full indemnification of the City and County of San
Francisco. The County has agreed to previous inter-agency agreements with the City and County of San Francisco,
which contained the same language, to participate in regional homeland security efforts and access important Federal
funding.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board decide not to approve entering into this agreement, the County will not receive its share of the 2017
UASI Grant funds; risk management and planning to increase regional response capability will need to be either
funded through another source or not performed.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. APPROVE the allocation of the 2017 Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS funds as follows:
$189,686 to the County Health Services HIV/AIDS program, $431,536 for housing development, and $43,486 for
program administration; and
2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to enter into a fiscal year
2017 funding agreement with the City of Oakland that authorizes the County to administer $664,708 in Housing
Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS funds for housing and supportive services for low-income persons with
HIV/AIDS, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund impact. Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) funds are provided through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the City of Oakland, as administering agent.
Consistent with HOPWA regulations, $43,486 is designated to cover staff costs associated with program
administration.
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA NUMBER):
Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Program - 14.241
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kristin Sherk 925-674-7887
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 44
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Funding Agreement between the City of Oakland and the County
of Contra Costa
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BACKGROUND:
The National Affordable Housing Act (Public Law 101-625, approved November 28, 1990) authorizes the
Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Program (HOPWA) to provide states and localities with
resources to devise long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of persons with HIV/AIDS
and related diseases.
The City of Oakland (City) is the HOPWA grant recipient for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The City
allocates HOPWA funds between the counties based on the number of HIV/AIDS cases. Approval of a funding
agreement with the City will provide $664,708 in fiscal year 2017 funds to the County. These funds may be used
for site acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of affordable housing; supportive services; housing
information services; rent and utility subsidies; and certain other housing related activities for low-income persons
with HIV/AIDS in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County.
County staff from the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) and staff from the Health Services
Department (HSD) coordinate periodically to identify and address the housing-related service needs of
low-income persons with HIV/AIDS in Contra Costa County. HOPWA funds are allocated to HSD annually to
administer housing services. Funding allocations for both housing development and services are based on factors
such as client needs and timely expenditure of HOPWA funds. The recommended allocations for 2017 reflect the
anticipated funding needed for HSD to continue its HIV/AIDS program ($189,686) and DCD’s program
administration costs ($43,486), and the remainder is allocated for housing for persons with HIV/AIDS ($431,536).
The Contra Costa Consortium (County staff and staff from the cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut
Creek) will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at a later date on the component of funding for
housing.
HSD HIV/AIDS program activities include housing advocacy and housing information services, including client
intake, housing needs assessment, assistance with locating affordable housing, assistance with housing-related
benefit applications, development and implementation of client housing plans, emergency assistance funds,
follow-up to ensure receipt of benefits and housing, and referral to other services. In fiscal year 2017/18, HSD
will continue a Short Term Rental Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program (STRMU) as part of a homeless
prevention strategy, intended to reduce the risks of homelessness and to improve access to health care and other
needed support. STRMU will involve efforts to restore client self-sufficiency and future independence from
housing support by the end of the program's term. This will be accomplished through the use of time-limited
housing assistance payments for eligible individuals and by the creation of individual housing service plans that
include an assessment of current resources and the establishment of long-term goals for recipient households.
Department of Conservation and Development requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the recommended
allocations and attached Funding Agreement in its substantially final form.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve the fiscal year 2017 HOPWA funding agreement with the City of Oakland, the
County would not receive and administer $664,708 in HOPWA funds, and low-income persons with HIV/AIDS in
the County would lose vital housing and supportive services.
ATTACHMENTS
FY 2017 HOPWA Funding Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, Cynthia Belon, to execute, on behalf of the
County, Standard Agreement #29-469-20 (State #17-94518), with the California Department of Health Care Services,
to administer and oversee the Mental Health Services Act, Projects for Assistance in transition from Homelessness
(PATH) and Community Mental Health Services Grant programs for County’s community mental health services,
for the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Under this Contract, the County shall be reimbursed by the California Department of Health Care Services with
Federal Title XIX funds for the cost of federally eligible Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health services
rendered to federally eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries. County shall adhere to the State maximum statewide
reimbursement of negotiated rates for Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal (SD/MC) services and Medi-Cal Specialty Mental
Health Services for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2018. Reimbursement for Federal Grants shall be subject to Federal
cost containment requirements and availability of funds.
BACKGROUND:
This Mental Health Services Performance Agreement covers County Realignment requirements, including
maintenance of effort, access to and use of state hospital, data collection and reporting, and cost reporting on County
Mental Health Programs. The County shall provide an array of Mental Health treatment options and case
management services to County mental health residents in accordance with the Welfare and Institution Codes section
5600.2 through 5600.9.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Belon,
925-957-5201
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 45
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement #29-469-20 with the California Department of Health Care Services
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On July 19, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Standard Agreement #29-469-19 with the California
Department of Health Care Services for Fiscal Year 2016 through 2017.
Approval of this Agreement #29-469-20 will allow the County to receive funding to support the PATH from
Homelessness and Community Mental Health Services through June 30, 2018. This Agreement requires the County
to indemnify the California Department of Health Care Services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, the County will not receive funding and will not meet the conditions and
requirements of the State Department of Health Services.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a Products and Services Agreement and
associated schedules with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the purchase
and lease of SCRAMx alcohol monitoring systems, monitoring services and hosted software, for the term of
November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$800,000; Program fees are collected from individuals based on their ability to pay.
BACKGROUND:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sandra Brown
925-335-1553
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 46
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Alcohol Monitoring Systems Inc.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Office of the Sheriff has been utilizing SCRAM and Remote Breath Alcohol monitor devices for offenders who
commit alcohol related offenses since 2009. Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., has been providing sales, leasing,
on-going warranty and on-line monitoring of SCRAM and Remote Breath Alcohol monitor devices. Alcohol
monitoring programs are utilized for both sentenced and pre-trial release offenders. The use of alcohol monitoring
equipment helps reduces the jail population and cost savings associated with housing offenders in-custody. The fee
collected from participants are based on individual’s ability to pay and the fees help offset the cost of monitoring. The
alcohol monitoring program also plays a key role in helping offender complete their court ordered commitment and
allowing them to re-enter the community in a timely manner. Approval of the Products and Services Agreement
documents the vendor’s obligations to provide the described products and services to the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Replacement cost for potential loss to monitoring equipment due to intentional damage and/or absconders discarding
equipment.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#26-874-2 with META Dynamic, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, including mutual
indemnification, to provide a guidance navigation system, related software, accessories and certified technicians for
tumor locating for the Surgical Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers for the
period from November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On September 20, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-874-1 with Meta Dynamic, Inc., for the
provision of a guidance navigation system, related software, accessories and certified technicians for tumor locating
for the Surgical Unit at CCRMC and Health Centers, for the period from November 1, 2016 through October 31,
2017.
Approval of Contract #26-874-2 will allow the contractor to continue to provide tumor locating services for CCRMC
and Health Centers, through October 31, 2018. This contract includes mutual indemnification to hold harmless both
parties for any claims arising out of the performance of this contract.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 925-370-5101
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 47
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #26-874-2 with META Dynamic, Inc.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, patients requiring tumor locating procedures will not have access to the contractor’s
services.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Interim Public Works
Director, an amendment to purchase order No. 54240 with Caltronics Business Systems, increasing the payment limit
by $110,000, to a new payment limit of $360,000, and extend the lease for two years for the period of December 5,
2017 to December 4, 2019, for two (2) Caltronics Bizhub Pro-1052’s and one (1) Caltronics Konica C-1060 digital
copiers. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Print and Mail Services is a zero net County cost operation which charges back County Departments for printing.
(100% Department User Fees)
BACKGROUND:
Caltronics Business Systems offered Print and Mail Services a 30% discount for years 4 & 5 of the original monthly
lease agreement on PO 54240. This is a savings of $19,651.44 for the 24 month extension.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this request is not approved, the employees at 651 Pine Street and the downtown Martinez County departments will
be required to use the Print and Mail Services Copy Center located in Concord.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Marie Estrada,
925.646-5515
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 48
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve a Change Order to Purchase Order No. 54240 with Caltronics Business Systems, District V.
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ATTACHMENTS
Caltronics PO 54240
Caltronics 2 year Extension to PO
54240
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Interim Public Works
Director, a purchase order amendment with Lehr Auto Electric, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a
new payment limit of $800,000, for emergency vehicle parts and accessories, with no change to the original term of
February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Fleet Internal Service Fund
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Fleet Services purchases and outfits all emergency services vehicles for the County. This includes
vehicles from the Sheriff, Public Works, Animal Services, Probation, District Attorney and Health Services. The
Sheriff’s vehicles take up the vast majority of this commodity. Outfitting includes lights, consoles, electrical
switching, electronics, wiring, and other hard parts such as partitions, consoles and trunk slider trays. This commodity
was originally bid on BidSync #1301-003 and awarded to Lehr Auto Electric, Inc. This request is to amend the value
of the purchase order to allow Fleet to purchase emergency vehicle parts and equipment through the termination date
of January 31, 2018. Fleet staff is currently preparing a new bid for this commodity due to replace this purchase
order in February 2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Stan Burton, (925)
313-7077
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 49
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve a Purchase Order Amendment with Lehr Auto Electric, Inc.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this purchase order is not approved, the purchase of emergency vehicle parts and accessories through Lehr Auto
Electric, Inc., will discontinue.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a purchase order with
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in an amount not to exceed $190,000, for car and light truck rentals, for the period of
November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This cost is to be funded through Public Works Fleet ISF budget and user departments. (100% Internal Service Fund)
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Fleet Services is responsible for county wide vehicle rentals. There are various reasons for requiring
vehicle rentals. Departments request rental vehicles to temporarily replace County vehicles with serious problems or
damage. Rental vehicles are also requested to fill the need for annual events such as elections or book drives. Fleet
Services is requesting a two year purchase order for vehicle rentals.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, renting cars and light trucks through Enterprise Rent-A-Car will discontinue.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Stan Burton, (925)
313-7077
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 50
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve a Purchase Order with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract amendment, effective
November 14, 2017, with CherryRoad Technologies, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $337,440 to a new
payment limit of $12,029,370, for additional Contractor assistance to upgrade the County’s PeopleSoft software
system, through January 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The $12,029,370 is budgeted under Org #1695 FY 2014-2015, FY 2015-2016, FY 2016-2017 and FY 2017-2018,
supported through countywide interdepartmental charges to all departments.
BACKGROUND:
↵The PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) system is currently used to process the County’s
payroll, in addition to maintaining human resources and employee benefits records. The original contract
with CherryRoad Technologies Inc., provided for the Contractor to perform a fit/gap analysis, infrastructure
assessment and initial upgrade tasks to upgrade PeopleSoft HCM version 8.8 to version 9.2, at a cost up
to $1,200,000. The contract has, since, been amended nine times:
The County and contractor first amended the contract in September 2015 to provide that the Contractor would
host nine application test environments, at a cost of up to $150,000.
The County and contractor amended the contract a second time in November 2015 to begin the upgrade tasks to
upgrade Peoplesoft HCM version 8.8 to version 9.2 at a cost of up to $4,334,950.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott Sullivan
925-313-1288
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 51
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CherryRoad Technologies, Inc., Contract Amendment No. 10 to Extend Contractor Resources
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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The County and contractor amended the contract a third time in December 2015 to purchase licenses and
implement the Taleo Recruitment and On-boarding application, which will be hosted by Oracle on its servers and
interface with the PeopleSoft HCM system at a cost of up to $467,360.
The County and contractor amended the contract a fourth time February 2016 to provide that the Contractor acquire
an additional resource to assist HR backfill the vacant HR Systems Analyst position at a cost of up to $307,420.
The County and contractor amended the contract a fifth time April 2016 to provide that the Contractor acquire an
additional resource to lead the organizational change management at a cost of up to $161,120.
The County and contractor amended the contract a sixth time June 2016 to extend the Contractor Benefit
Administration Analyst resource that supports the Peoplesoft Upgrade project and to extend the hosted test
environments at a cost of up to $302,640.
The County and contractor amended the contract a seventh time September 2016 to extend the Contractor’s
resource support for the Peoplesoft Upgrade project, to extend the Contractor’s hosted test environments, and to
implement the Contractor’s Civil Service module at a cost of up to $1,849,890.
The County and contractor amended the contract an eighth time March 2017 to extend the Contractor’s resource
support for the Peoplesoft Upgrade project, to extend the Contractor’s hosted test environments, to implement the
Contractor’s Civil Service module, and for the renewal of the annual subscription of Oracle Cloud Services for the
hosted Taleo Recruitment and On-boarding application at a cost of up to $2,084,750.
The County and contractor amended the contract a ninth time July 2017 to extend the Contractor’s resource support
for the Peoplesoft Upgrade project at a cost of up to $833,800.
On October 11, 2017, the upgraded version of the PeopleSoft application – Version 9.2 – went into production use at
the County.
The proposed tenth amendment to the contract will: (1) increase the Contract payment limit by $337,440; (2) amend
the service plan to extend the Contractor’s resource support for the Peoplesoft Upgrade project through January 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve the contract amendment would decrease the success of the PeopleSoft 9.2 Upgrade project and
result in the continued use of the current antiquated and paper-based system, which would negatively impact the
County’s ability to timely and efficiently recruit candidates and on-board new hires.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the County, Contract
#76-556 with Laboratory Corporation of America, a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $325,000, to provide
outside laboratory testing services for Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers (CCRMC), for the period
from May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
Under Contract #76-556, the contractor will provide outside laboratory testing services, including HER2FISH test for
breast cancer treatment, and flow cytometry test for leukemia treatment for the period from May 1, 2017 through
April 30, 2018. This contract contains changes to the County Standard General Conditions. Due to extended
negotiations with the contractor, the Health Services Department is requesting a retroactive contract start date of May
1, 2017. Approval of the contract will allow the contractor to continue to provide outside laboratory testing services to
CCRMC patients.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, CCRMC patients requiring outside laboratory testing services will not have access to
the contractor’s services.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 925-370-5101
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: K Cyr, M Wilhelm
C. 52
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #76-556 with Laboratory Corporation of America
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#26-784-5 with Cardionet, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $185,000, to provide remote
cardiac monitoring services for patients at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), for the period from
November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On November 1, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-784-3 (as amended by Amendment
Agreement #26-784-4) with Cardionet, LLC, for the provision of cardiac monitoring services, for the period from
November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017.
Approval of Contract #26-784-5 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide remote cardiac monitoring services
to patients at CCRMC, through October 31, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the CCRMC will not be able to provide remote cardiac monitoring services for its
patients.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 925-370-5101
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 53
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #26-784-5 with Cardionet, LLC
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#26-741-7 with Martha D. Newman, an individual, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide consultation and
technical assistance to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers related to Public
Hospital Redesign and Incentives in Medi-Cal (PRIME) program, quality improvement, and strategic methodology
for the period from December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On November 15, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-741-6 with Martha D. Newman for the
provision of consultation and technical assistance to CCRMC for the development of quality metrics, leadership
strategies and educational goals for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program, for the period
from December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017.
Approval of Contract #26-741-7 will allow the contractor to continue to provide CCRMC with consultation and
technical assistance in the areas of the PRIME program, quality improvement, and strategic planning and
methodology through November 30, 2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 925-370-5101
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 54
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #26-741-7 with Martha D. Newman
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the County will not have access to the contractor’s expertise in quality improvement
projects, including the PRIME program.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
Amendment Agreement #25-066-11 with Shelter Inc., a non-profit corporation, effective November 1, 2017, to
amend Contract #25-066-10, to decrease the payment limit by $60,428, from $1,430,869 to a new payment limit of
$1,370,441 for supportive housing services for homeless families, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded 100% by the Employment and Human Services Department.
BACKGROUND:
On July 11, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #25-066-10 with Shelter Inc. for the provision of
supportive housing services for homeless families in Contra Costa County, for the period from July 1, 2017 through
June 30, 2018.
Due to a reduction from the State to the County to operate the program, the Homeless Program received a decrease in
funds from the Employment & Human Services Department to support the contract with Shelter Inc.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #25-066-11 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide supportive
housing services for homeless families at a reduced level, through June 30, 2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lavonna Martin,
925-313-7704
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 55
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #25-066-11 with Shelter Inc.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, homeless families in Contra Costa County will not receive the housing assistance
services provided by the contractor.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 294
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Animal Services Director, a
purchase order with MWI Veterinary Supply Co. in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for veterinary pharmaceutical
supplies and chemicals for the Animal Services Department, for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30,
2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval of this action, the department estimates costs to be $450,000 per year. These expenses will be funded
32% by User Fees, 31% by City Revenues, and 37% by County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The department's in-house medical program requires access to a large variety of pharmaceutical and chemical
supplies for the thousands of animals it cares for each year. The Purchasing Department conducted a formal
competitive bid process in 2017 on behalf of Animal Services and awarded MWI Veterinary Supply Co. the purchase
order for FY 2017/2018 and FY 2018/2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this purchase order would severely impact the ability of the Department to provide required
medical care for the animals in the County's two shelters.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Yolanda Long,
925-608-8413
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 56
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with MWI Veterinary Supply Co.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
Amendment Agreement #27-169-14 with Lifelong Medical Care, a corporation, effective July 1, 2017, to amend
Contract #27-169-13 to add acupuncture services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, with no change in the
Payment Limit of $3,000,000 or the original term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund ll.
BACKGROUND:
On July 18, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-169-13 with Lifelong Medical Care for the
provision of primary care, urgent care and specialty medical services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members,
for the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #27-169-14 will allow the Contractor to provide additional specialty
care services through June 30, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, certain specialty health care services for its members under the terms of their
Individual and Group Health plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patricia Tanquary
925-313-6004
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #27-169-14 with Lifelong Medical Care
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#74-413-7 with Young Men’s Christian Association of the East Bay, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to
exceed $4,000, including modified indemnification language, to provide development and implementation of
internship programs for students participating in the Workforce Education and Training (WET) Program for the
period from November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by the Mental Health Services Act. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On November 1, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-413-6 with Young Men’s Christian
Association of the East Bay, for the development and implementation of internship programs for students
participating in the WET Program to obtain licenses in fields related to mental health and clinical practice, for the
period from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
Approval of Contract #74-413-7 will allow the contractor to continue developing and implementing internship
programs for students participating in the WET Program through October 31, 2018. This contract includes
modifications to the indemnification language in the General Conditions.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Belon, 925-
957-5201
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker, M Wilhelm
C. 58
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #74-413-7 with Young Men’s Christian Association of the East Bay
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 297
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, interns will not receive education and training services provided by Young Men’s
Christian Association of the East Bay.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 298
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Interim Public Works
Director, a purchase order with Sam Clar Office Furniture Inc., in the amount of $199,606 for office furniture, for the
40 Muir Road, 2nd Floor, Martinez, Remodel Project. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
There isn't enough space at 255 Glacier Drive to address current staffing needs. Capital Project Management and
Real Estate Services will be relocating to 40 Muir Road. The 2nd Floor of 40 Muir Road is undergoing a renovation
and will house the Public Works staff currently located at 255 Glacier Drive. The 2nd Floor has no furniture and will
need to support approximately 36 full time employees and their furniture needs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the Board of Supervisors approval, Public Works staff will not be able to relocate to this new location.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Ramesh Kanzaria, 925.
313-2000
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 59
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve and Authorize a Purchase Order with Sam Clar Office Furniture, Inc., for the 40 Muir, 2nd Floor, Martinez,
Remodel Project.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 299
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a Non-Profit Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $108,922 to provide
the continued implementation of the Phase III Lethality Assessment Program for Domestic Violence Homicide
Prevention for the period of December 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds to cover this contract, in an amount not to exceed $108,922, are covered 100% by a Federal Department of
Justice Grant. There is no County match requirement.
CFDA #16.590
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse (Alliance), formerly Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative,
applied for and received funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW),
Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration (Project) in 2013. The Project has been implemented in
phases – an assessment phase (Phase I) and an implementation phase (Phase II). OVW completed Phase I in
September, 2014 and selected the Alliance as one of four sites to participate in Phase II of the Project and implement
the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), a recognized promising practice. In 2016, OVW renewed funding in order
for the Alliance to continue implementation of the LAP model (Phase III). The Alliance is engaging Stand! For
Families Free From Violence to assist in carrying out activities consistent with the funding application.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: V. Kaplan, (925) 608-4963
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 60
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Valuable services will not be provided.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 301
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute a Software and Services
Agreement #23-619 with BeyondTrust Software Inc., in the amount of $142,190 for the purchase of virtual
appliances, software licenses, software maintenance and support and professional services, for the period from
November 14, 2017 through November 13, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
The purchase of the Beyond Trust software and implementation services will enable the Health Services
Department's (HSD) Information Technology (IT) Unit to control and audit access to privileged electronic accounts,
such as: shared administrative accounts, application accounts, local administrative accounts and service accounts,
enabling the management of privileges and control applications on physical and virtual desktops and servers. The
software records all user and administrator activity, providing a comprehensive audit trail. In addition, the software
will provide a “least-privilege” solution which enables IT to remove administrator privileges, enforce standard user
permissions, simplify the enforcement of least-privilege policies, maintain application access control and log
privileged activities. This application will simplify compliance reporting across the entire IT infrastructure, helping to
eliminate privilege abuse, and preventing data breaches.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: David Runt, 925-335-8700
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Allyson Eggert
C. 61
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Software and Services Agreement #23-619 with BeyondTrust Software Inc.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 302
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Beyond Trust Software, Inc. privilege manager component is not implemented, HSD IT will not have the
ability to reduce the risk of accidental or intentional privilege misuse on physical or virtual servers and desktops,
thereby preventing IT from closing security gaps, improving operational efficiency and achieving compliance
objectives.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 303
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a Non-Profit Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $317,125 to provide
domestic violence support services to California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)
participants for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds allocated for this contract, in an amount not to exceed $317,125, are 100% Federal.
BACKGROUND:
STAND! For Families Free of Violence provides a wide array of domestic violence services tailored to meet the
specific needs of the Workforce Services Bureau. Services include California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids (CalWORKS) domestic violence liaisons at Employment and Human Services Department offices, technical
assistance, consultation, and domestic violence identification and skills training, on-site capacity building, and
linkages for domestic violence victims to community resources. STAND! For Families Free of Violence was selected
through a competitive bid process (Request For Proposals #1152).
20-161-0
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Vickie Kaplan, (925)
608-4963
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 62
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CalWORKS clients will be unable to receive domestic violence services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports all of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card by providing
information and services to assist those who are victims or at risk of domestic violence: (1) Children Ready for and
Succeeding in School; (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood; (3) Families that are
Economically Self Sufficient; (4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and (5) Communities that are Safe and
Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 305
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RATIFY the Purchasing Agent’s execution, on behalf of the Public Works Director, of a purchase order with Jon K.
Takata, dba Restoration Management Company, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for emergency mold
abatement at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Psychiatric Ward, Martinez area. (100% Health Services
Enterprise Fund.)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This cost is to be funded through Health Services Facilities budget. (100% Health Services Enterprise Fund)
BACKGROUND:
During a Center of Medicare & Medicaid Services inspection (CMS) of CCRMC Psychiatric Ward, mold was found
at the base of a wall growing from a leaking pipe. Restoration Management was called in to abate this issue and
rebuild the wall. Facilities Services requested a purchase order to cover the estimated $55k required to abate the area.
During the demolition process, they found several rotting steel studs and mold along additional sections of the wall.
Due to this they ended up having to demolish several feet of wall, an entire restroom, close down the Emergency
Room entrance and reroute traffic. Restoration Management has quoted us for the added work required to repair this
issue. This quote is an additional $95,000. Restoration Management hopes this project will be completed by
November 30, 2017. Facilities Services is requesting the purchase order # 09835 be increased to $150,000 to cover
these costs.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Stan Burton, 925.313-7078
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 63
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve a purchase order amendment with Jon K. Takata Corporation, d/b/a Restoration Management Company,
Martinez area.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 306
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, then mold abatement at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center will discontinue.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 307
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#74-550 with Healthright 360, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $4,700,783, to provide pre-arrest,
at-arrest and post-arrest diversion opportunities and coordination services for Antioch residents with behavioral
health issues for the Contra Costa Lead Plus (CoCo Lead+) Project, for the period from November 1, 2017 through
August 15, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by the California Board of State and Community Corrections Grant (Proposition 47).
BACKGROUND:
The CoCo Lead+ Project is a County program funded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections,
Proposition 47, “The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act”, to ensure services for adults with behavioral issues who
are committing non-serious, non-violent crimes are available through prevention, diversion and support programs.
The contractor will be the primary subcontractor who will serve on operating and policy teams and the local advisory
committee, develop agreements, hold administrative responsibility for all aspects of community-based activities,
develop policies and protocols with all partners regarding diversion and project services, hire and train staff, facilitate
coordination to reduce both barriers and gaps, develop data system and protocols to support evaluation, develop and
implement a communications plan, and partner with County’s Health Services Department and the County
Administrator’s Office to subcontract funds in amounts and for purposes identified.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Belon,
925-957-5501
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 64
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #74-550 with Healthright 360
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Approval of Contract
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 309
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
#74-550 will allow the contractor to initiate the CoCo LEAD+ project which will provide pre-arrest, at-arrest and
post-arrest diversion opportunities and coordination services for Antioch residents with behavioral health issues
through August 15, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, Antioch residents with behavioral health issues committing non-violent and
non-serious crimes will not receive prevention, diversion and support services by the contractor.
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 310
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
Amendment Agreement #77-011-1 with Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC, a Limited Liability Company,
effective November 1, 2017, to amend Contract #77-011, to increase the payment limit by $900,000, from $300,000
to a new payment limit of $1,200,000, to provide additional ambulatory surgery services for Contra Costa Health
Plan (CCHP) members with no change in the original term of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On February 9, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-011 with Bay Area Surgical Specialists
Services, LLC for the provision of ambulatory surgery center services for CCHP members, for the period from
March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2018.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #77-011-1 will allow the Contractor to provide additional ambulatory
surgery center services to CCHP members, through February 28, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, certain specialty health care services for its members under the terms of their
Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patricia Tanquary,
925-313-6004
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #77-011-1 with Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#27-994-1 with OBHG California, P.C., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $350,000, to provide obstetrics and
gynecology services for Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period from November 1, 2017 through October
31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
In February 2016, the County Administrator approved, and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract
#27-994 with OBHG California, P.C., for the provision of obstetrics and gynecology services for Contra Costa Health
Plan members, for the period from November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2017.
Approval of Contract #27-994-1 will allow the Contractor to continue providing obstetrics and gynecology services
for CCHP members, through October 31, 2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, Contra Costa Health Plan members will not receive the benefits of obstetrics and
gynecology services from the contractor.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patricia Tanquary,
925-313-6004
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 66
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #27-994-1 with OBHG California, P.C.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute (1) Master
Agreement for Services with Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., and (2) Purchase Order with Optiv Security,
Inc., in the amount of $52,034 for renewal of Brocade computer hardware support for the period of November 27,
2017 to November 26, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Health Services uses Brocade hardware to handle all network traffic coming into the two data centers in Martinez and
Pittsburg. This renewal for hardware support is for equipment which is also the infrastructure responsible for
supporting over 50 other clinical and ancillary sites. Additionally, this hardware supports the 24-7 operations of the
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and its Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, EPIC.
Optiv is Brocade’s authorized third-party reseller. The master agreement for services requires the County to
indemnify Brocade against claims arising out of the County’s breach of the agreement.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: David Runt, 925-335-8700
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Allyson Eggert
C. 67
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with Optiv Security, Inc.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to maintain support for this equipment increases the risk of an unexpected failure, and possibly an extended
outage. This could impact productivity at some locations, including patient care at the hospital and health clinic
locations.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Authorize the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services Department, to purchase food for the Program
Governance Meetings totaling $4,500 (15 people at $20 each for 15 months) and gift card incentives totaling $500
for the Health Care for the Homeless Program participants, for the period from November 1, 2017 through January
31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funded 100% by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant funds. No County funds
required.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Care for the Homeless Program received a grant from Health Resources and Services Administration to
provide health care for the homeless population in Contra Costa County. A requirement of the grant is to establish
and maintain Program Governance through a Co-Application Governing Board for Health Care for the Homeless
program evaluation and CEO/Program Director evaluation. Additionally, another component of the grant is to
conduct monthly focus groups with participants in the program and to offer incentives to those who participate. The
Health Service Department anticipates purchasing 100 $5 gift cards as incentives and providing food at the Program
Governance meetings. Included in the approved grant budget is a line item for food/incentives at an annual amount of
$5,000.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Dan Peddycord,
925-313-6712
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Bill Sorrell
C. 68
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Gift Cards for the Health Care for the Homeless Project
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of these purchases will cover food for the governance meetings and gift cards for the Health Care for the
Homeless Program, through January 31, 2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If these purchases are not approved, the Health Care for the Homeless Program would not be fulfilling the goals
outlined in the HRSA Grant.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute an amendment
to Purchase Order #F06590 with Watermark Sleepcare, Inc. to add $6,000 for a new total not to exceed $220,000 for
the rental of sleep study devices and testing supplies and repairs at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
(CCRMC) with no change in the original term of November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I budget.
BACKGROUND:
Watermark Sleepcare, Inc. has provided for the rental of sleep study devices and testing supplies and repairs at the
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for some time. The patient load for these services continues to
grow and requires additional funds to be added to the current purchase order.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved, the CCRMC will be unable to pay the vendor for purchases.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 925-370-5101
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Margaret Harris
C. 69
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment to Purchase Order with Watermark Sleepcare, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#77-005-2 with David S. Gee, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $168,000, to provide consultation and
technical assistance to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical Management team for the period from December 1,
2017 through November 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On November 8, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-005-1 with David S. Gee, M.D, for the
provision of consultation and technical assistance to the Health Plan Medical Management team, including reviewing
utilization procedures for pharmacy benefits and providing strategies to improve care to Contra Costa Health Plan
Members, for the period from December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017.
Approval of Contract #77-005-2 will allow the contractor to continue providing consultation and technical assistance
to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical Management team through November 30, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the Contra Costa Health Plan Management Team will not receive the benefits of
consultation and technical assistance from the contractor.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patricia Tanquary,
925-313-6004
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: E Suisala, M Wilhelm
C. 70
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-005-2 with David S. Gee, M.D.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Novation
Contract #74-503-2 with Mental Health Systems, Inc., a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed
$2,014,000, to provide mental health services for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Services and
Supports Program, for the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, which includes a six-month automatic
extension through December 31, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $1,007,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 35% by Federal Medi-Cal and 65% by Mental Health Services Act.
BACKGROUND:
This contract meets the social needs of the County’s population by implementing the MHSA Community Services
and Supports Program, including providing community-based services, personal services coordination, medication
support, crisis intervention, and other mental health services to eligible adult clients in Contra Costa County.
On October 20, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-503 with Mental Health Systems, Inc., for the
period of October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017, which included a six-month automatic extension through
December 31, 2017, for the provision of mental health support services to adults in Contra Costa County.
Approval of Novation Contract #74-503-2 will allow the contractor to continue to provide services through June 30,
2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Belon,
925-957-5201
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L WALKER , M WILHELM
C. 71
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Novation Contract #74–503-2 with Mental Health Systems, Inc.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, there will be fewer services provided to eligible adult clients in Contra Costa County
through the MHSA Community Services and Support Program.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or his designee, to execute a contract with Bates
Stringer – Oak Park, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,275,000, subject to approval by the County Administrator
and approval as to form by the County Counsel, to provide real estate services related to the County-owned property
located at 1700 Oak Park Blvd. in Pleasant Hill for the period from November 1, 2017, through October 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs incurred by the County under this contract will be paid from the County’s General Fund. The General Fund
will be reimbursed upon the sale of the subject property to a builder. Costs are expected to be incurred over a
three-year period.
BACKGROUND:
The County owns approximately eight acres of unimproved property located at 1700 Oak Park Blvd., in Pleasant
Hill. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District owns approximately two acres of adjacent unimproved property. The
County and the school district have agreed to work together on any sale of the ten-acre parcel in order to maximize
the property’s value. The County and the school district are considering transferring approximately three acres of the
ten-acre parcel to the City of Pleasant Hill for use as the site of a new library.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Karen Laws (925) 313-2228
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 72
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Bates Stringer – Oak Park, LLC, for real estate services related to County-owned property at 1700 Oak
Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
> Under the contract with Bates Stringer - Oak Park, LLC, the Contractor will work with County staff and related
County consultants to obtain entitlements that would be needed to construct homes on the remaining seven acres of
the property. It is expected that the cost of obtaining the entitlements will be more than offset by the increased value
of the property when it is offered for sale.
Under the contract, the Contractor will work with the City of Pleasant Hill to obtain land use approvals and with State
and Federal agencies to obtain necessary resource permits. The process of obtaining the necessary permits and
entitlements is expected to include the following steps:
Rezoning the Property. This will require an update to the City’s Planned Unit Development zoning for the site
to conform to contemporary City zoning requirements.
Creating a vesting tentative subdivision map.
Obtaining design review approval for the proposed development.
Obtaining permits associated with the creek on the eastern border of the Property.
Obtaining a lot line adjustment.
Completing a CEQA analysis.
Engaging in community outreach, to ensure the planned development meets the community’s needs.
To complete the required tasks, the Contractor will engage a number of sub-consultants. Services to be provided by
these professionals include the following: engineering services, legal services, arborist services, landscape
architectural services, traffic engineering services, geotechnical and environmental site assessment services,
biological resource services and environmental permitting services. All costs incurred by Bates-Stringer in hiring the
sub-consultants will be paid out of the total sum available under the Bates-Stringer contract with the County.
The Contractor will also work with County staff and County consultants to market and sell the property to a home
builder.
The contract will begin November 1, 2017, and end October 31, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the County does not engage Bates Stringer – Oak Park, LLC, the County could potentially realize less from the sale
of the property.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
JK2 & Associates, Inc., effective October 1, 2017, to increase the payment limit by $125,000 to a new payment limit
of $220,000, and to extend the termination date from January 31, 2019 to December 31, 2019, for continued real
estate planning services for the Oak Park Sale of Surplus (South Pleasant Hill Parcels), Pleasant Hill area. (District
IV)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% General Fund
BACKGROUND:
The County owns 3 properties in the South Pleasant Hill area. One 10 acre parcel on Oak Park Boulevard south of the
Pleasant Hill Middle School is currently vacant (the School District has an ownership interest in 2 of the 10 acres).
The County also owns the Pleasant Hill Library and Administrative offices on a 4.8 acre parcel south and west of the
Pleasant Hill Middle School.
In February 2014, the Board of Supervisors authorized County staff to work with the City of Pleasant Hill regarding
the disposition of the County parcels. County staff has been in discussions with City staff on the allowable uses and
development of the property. In preparation of placing the parcels on the market for sale, JK2 & Associates was
selected to assist staff with real estate planning services for the County’s parcels.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Karen Laws (925) 313-2228
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 73
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with JK2 & Associates, Inc., for real estate planning services for the Oak Park Sale of Surplus
(South Pleasant Hill Parcels)
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Staff will not be able to move forward with the planning process, which would delay placing parcels on the market.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services Agreement with Loving Campos
Associates, Architects, Inc., effective July 24, 2017, to modify sub-consultants with no change to the original term or
payment limit of $710,000, to provide architectural services for the new Fire Station No. 70 project at 1800 23rd
Street in San Pablo.
FISCAL IMPACT:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant Fire
Chief 925-941-3503
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 74
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services Agreement for Architectural Services for New Fire Station 70 in San Pablo
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FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
Budgeted; 100% Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Capital Outlay Fund
BACKGROUND:
In late 2015, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) initiated the process for the design of a
replacement facility for Fire Station 70 (FS 70) in San Pablo, currently located at 13928 San Pablo Avenue. The
current station is comprised of modular buildings installed in 1992 subsequent to the permanent station facility being
abandoned due to damage sustained from the Loma Prieta earthquake. The current station was designed for a crew of
three personnel and is now housing a crew of five personnel with the addition of Squad 70. In early discussions with
the City of San Pablo, an alternate site at 1800 23rd Street was made available to relocate the station. Since those
discussions, preliminary site plans were developed and the project appeared feasible for the new location. The City of
San Pablo has pledged $2.5 million in funds to assist in the construction and relocation of the station. A funding and
construction agreement is currently being negotiated and is anticipated to be finalized within the next two months.
The new station will be built to house two full three-person crews for potential expansion of services in the future and
will include modern seismic standards as well as being able to meet ADA requirements. The station will be built to
provide protection for the community over the next fifty years and would allow for the facility to provide personnel
with the components, systems, and features found in a modern fire station.
This Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) is administered by the County Public Works Department on behalf of the
District.
Since the execution of the Agreement, programming and subsequent design development required changes to the
originally specified sub-consultants to better serve the needs and scope of work required for the project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the amendment is not approved, the required scope of work and consultants will not be utilized.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Loving Campos
Associates, Architects, Inc., Effective July 27, 2017, to modify sub-consultants and increase the payment limit by
$64,087 to a new payment limit of $520,000, with no change to the original term, to provide architectural services for
the new Fire Station No. 16 at 4007 Los Arabis Road in Lafayette.
FISCAL IMPACT:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant Fire
Chief 925-941-3503
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 75
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement for Architectural Services Fire Station 16
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FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
Budgeted; 100% Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Capital Outlay Fund
BACKGROUND:
In late 2011, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) initiated the process for the design of a
replacement facility for Fire Station 16 (FS 16) in Lafayette at the present location on Los Arabis Road. At that time,
the station was comprised of a small residential style fire station built in the 1950s that was abandoned shortly after
the Loma Prieta Earthquake. Subsequent to the closure, a double-wide mobile home was used for the crew living
quarters.
Approximately $3 million was appropriated for the replacement of FS 16. In 2012, due to budget shortfalls and the
eventual closure of FS 16, the project was placed on an indefinite hold. The funds were then designated to be used for
the District’s contribution toward the building of Fire Station 46 (FS 46), a joint project with the Moraga-Orinda Fire
Protection District. When the FS 46 project was dissolved, the District determined the most appropriate solution for
the community of West Lafayette and for the overall service of the District was to rebuild FS 16.
New site plans have been developed, engineers and contractors have surveyed the site and the existing fire station
structure, and multiple analyses have been performed to determine the feasibility of reconstruction, remodel of the
existing structure, or tear down and rebuild from the ground up. While it is possible to re-use the existing fire station
structure, it was determined that the value of that structure is very low to the overall project and the cost to provide the
required code upgrades and seismic retrofits would outweigh the utility of rehabilitating the old structure.
The new station will be built to include modern seismic standards as well as being able to meet ADA requirements.
The station will be built to provide protection for the community over the next fifty years and would allow for the
facility to provide personnel with the components, systems, and features found in a modern fire station.
On behalf of the District, the County Public Works Department requested Statements of Qualifications ("SOQs") for
architectural services for fire station design projects, including the rebuilding of Fire Station 16. The Public Works
Department received 18 SOQs from interested firms and five firms were shortlisted. A selection committee
comprised of County and District staff conducted interviews and ranked the shortlisted firms. Loving Campos
Associates Architects, Inc. (LCA) was one of the top ranking firms. On November 8, 2016, the Board approved a
Consulting Services Agreement with LCA in an amount not to exceed $455,913.
This Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) was administered by the Public Works Department on behalf of the
District.
Since the execution of the Agreement, programming and subsequent design development required changes to the
originally specified sub-consultants to better serve the needs and scope of work required for the project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the amendment is not approved, the required scope of work and consultants will not be utilized.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Acting as the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, to execute a
purchase order with Sam Clar Office Furniture in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase, delivery, and
installation of office furniture and equipment to outfit the District's new administrative offices located at 4005 Port
Chicago Highway in the City of Concord.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The current quoted amount for furniture, delivery, and installation is $494,867.66. Funding for this purchase will be
90% from the Fire District's General Fund (202000) and 10% from the Fire District's Transport Fund (204000).
BACKGROUND:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Aaron McAlister
925-941-3503
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 76
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with Sam Clar Office Furniture
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) Administration and Fire Prevention Bureau has been
located at 2010 Geary Road in Pleasant Hill since the 1975. The District's Emergency Medical Services Division
currently operates out of a temporary structure. The population served by the District has grown and so has the
mission and scope of services provided by the District. The present buildings are no longer adequate for the needs of
the District.
In July 2017 the Board authorized the Fire Chief to execute a lease for the space located at 4005 Port Chicago
Highway in the City of Concord, and the tenant improvements are now in progress. Once the the tenant
improvements are completed, it will be necessary to outfit the building with furniture so that the offices are fully
functional. The new furniture is ergonomically designed and is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without this action, the District would have to identify alternative means to provide furniture for the new offices.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. CONSENT to the transfer of ownership of Woods Grove Apartments in Pittsburg from BRIDGE Regional
Partners, Inc. to Reliant - Woods Grove, LP;
2. APPROVE the associated legal documents including a First Amendment to County HOME Loan Agreement,
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, Subordination Agreements and Termination of Affordability Covenant;
3. FORGIVE the accrued interest on the HOME loan; and
4. AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Department Director to execute and deliver the documents listed
above.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. There is an existing HOME Investment Partnerships Act loan on Woods Grove
Apartments that will be assigned to Reliant - Woods Grove LP. BRIDGE is requesting forgiveness of approximately
$160,000 in accrued interest on the HOME loan.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kara Douglas
925-674-7880
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 77
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approval of Transfer of Ownership of Woods Grove Apartments in Pittsburg
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BACKGROUND:
Woods Grove is an existing 80-unit apartment complex at 850 East Leland Road in Pittsburg. In 2010, the County
loaned BRIDGE Regional Partners Inc. (BRIDGE) $800,000 of HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME)
funds for the rehabilitation of the apartments. In exchange for the loan, BRIDGE designated 11 units as
"HOME-assisted." These units are required to be affordable to and occupied by families with incomes at or less
than 30 percent of the area median income for 55 years. BRIDGE used the HOME funds for energy efficiency
improvements to reduce utility costs. BRIDGE had hoped to finance additional rehabilitation with low-income
housing tax credits (LIHTC). However, the LIHTC qualifications changes, BRIDGE was not able to use this
financing and the repairs were not done.
BRIDGE has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Reliant - Woods Grove LP (Reliant). Both parties
request the County approve the transfer of ownership and allow the existing County documents to be assigned to,
and assumed by Reliant. The HOME Regulatory Agreement will remain and will be assigned to and assumed by
Reliant. In addition, Reliant is requesting some modifications to the loan agreement to reflect the current
financing and ownership. The modifications also clarify that references to the rehabilitation of the property mean
the work to be undertaken by Reliant, update certain definitions, and eliminate requirements that have already
been met by BRIDGE. Reliant intends to rehabilitate the property by replacing the roofs and windows, painting
the exterior, upgrading and installing energy efficient site lighting, converting eight units to be compliant with
Americans with Disability Act standards, and upgrading kitchen and bathrooms as necessary. The work is
expecting to begin in late winter/early spring 2018 and conclude by December 2018.
In October 2010, BRIDGE recorded an Affordability Covenant to confirm that 100 percent of the units (with the
exception of the manager's unit) at Woods Grove Apartments were affordable to low income households. In order
to complete the sale to Reliant, BRIDGE must terminate its Affordability Covenant. The title company is
requiring the County's consent to the termination of that agreement.
Finally, BRIDGE is seeking forgiveness of approximately $160,000 of accrued interest on the HOME loan.
BRIDGE made significant investments of its own funds to Woods Grove through a combination of loans and
corporate advances. BRIDGE will not be fully repaid its own funds through the sale of the property. Reliant is
willing to assume only the principal of the HOME loan, and not the accrued interest. The HOME program
regulations allow HOME funds to be provided to affordable housing developers as either grants or loan, and do
not require interest payments. The County typically provides HOME funds in the form of a loan so that the
County has a recorded lien on the property. This gives the County the opportunity to participate in discussions
with other lenders if the borrower is in default under any of its agreements. Should the property have surplus
cash-flow, the borrower makes loan payments to the County and the funds are used for additional affordable
housing development. Often when properties are sold and rehabilitation work is done, the new owner seeks
additional County funds to assist with the rehabilitation work. In this case, the seller is requesting that the County
forgive the accrued interest to reduce the purchase price and facilitate the sale to the buyer.
Department of Conservation and Development requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached
documents in their substantially final form.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Supervisors does not approve the transfer of ownership and related actions, the property will not
be sold to Reliant, and BRIDGE will continue to seek another owner. The planned rehabilitation work will be
further delayed.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Woods Grove provides 80 units of housing affordable to families. This activity supports Goal 3 of the Children's
Impact Statement: Families are Economically Self-Sufficient.
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ATTACHMENTS
Assignment and Assumption Agreement
First Amendment to Loan Agreement
Termination of Affordability Covenant
Subordination Agreement
Subordination Agreement (Subordinate Bonds)
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Recording requested by
And when recorded return to:
Reliant – Woods Grove, LP
c/o Reliant Group Management, LLC
601 California Street, Suite 1150
San Francisco, CA 94108
_____________________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
AND
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
(Woods Grove Apartment, 850 East Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA)
This Assignment and Assumption and Consent to Assignment Agreement (“Agreement”)
is dated as of _______________, 2017, and is among BRIDGE REGIONAL PARTNERS, INC., a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation (“Assignor”), RELIANT –WOODS GROVE, LP, a
California limited partnership (“Assignee”) and the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California (“County”).
RECITALS
A. The County has made a loan to Assignor in the principal amount of Eight Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($800,000) of HOME funds (the “Loan”) to fund rehabilitation costs
for the property located at 850 East Leland Road in Pittsburg, California, as more fully
described on Exhibit A (the “Property”).
B. The terms of the Loan are set forth in a HOME Loan Agreement dated September 1,
2010, between Assignor and the County (the “Loan Agreement”). The Loan is evidenced
by a Promissory Note dated September 1, 2010, made by Assignor for the benefit of the
County (the “Note”), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B. The Note is secured by a
Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing, dated
as of October 15, 2010, and recorded in the Official Records of Contra Costa County on
October 29, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010-241349 (the “Deed of Trust”). As
consideration for the Loan, the Property is also encumbered by a Regulatory Agreement
and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between Assignor and the County dated as of
October 15, 2010, and recorded in the Official Records of Contra Costa County on
October 29, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010-241348 (the “Regulatory Agreement”).
Together, the Loan Agreement, the Note, the Deed of Trust and the Regulatory
Agreement are the “Loan Documents.”
C. Assignor and Assignee desire that the Property be transferred to Assignee. The date the
transfer of the Property from Assignor to Assignee is effective is the “Effective Date.”
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Under the terms of the Loan Agreement, any transfer of the Property that is made without
the prior written consent of the County is a default under the Loan Agreement.
D. Assignor and Assignee desire that the Loan Documents be assigned to Assignee. The
Note is not assumable without the prior written consent of the County. The County
desires to consent to the transfer of the Property and the Loan Documents from Assignor
to Assignee.
For valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement have the
meaning ascribed to them in the Loan Agreement.
2. Assignment and Assumption. Effective on the Effective Date, Assignor hereby transfers
and assigns to Assignee all of Assignor’s right and obligations under the Loan
Documents. Assignee hereby assumes all of Assignor’s rights and obligations under the
Loan Documents from and after the Effective Date and agrees to pay the loan evidenced
by the Note to the County in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the
Note.
Assignor has no liability under the Loan Documents for any matters arising from and
after the Effective Date. Assignee has no liability under the Loan Documents for any
matters arising prior to the Effective Date. From and after the Effective Date, all
references to “Borrower” in the Loan Documents shall be deemed a reference to the
Assignee.
3. Representations and Warranties.
Assignee represents and warrants that:
a. Assignee’s intended use of the Property is the same as the Assignor’s intended
use of the Property and is not inconsistent with the use permitted under the
Regulatory Agreement.
b. Assignee is capable of operating a multifamily building as housing affordable to
very-low and low income households as contemplated by the terms of the
Regulatory Agreement and has the appropriate business experience and
management ability to so operate the Property.
c. Assignee’s financial condition is sufficient to support the obligations of Borrower
under the Loan Agreement and any encumbrances secured by the Property.
4. Representations and Warranties of Assignor and County.
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Each of Assignor and County represent and warrant to Assignee that:
a. The Loan Documents are in full force and effect and have not been modified.
b. The entire principal balance of the Loan has been disbursed to Assignor.
c. There are no Events of Default by either party or, to the best of their respective
knowledge, no events which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time,
would constitute an Event of Default by either party under the Loan Documents.
5. Representation and Warranty of Each Party. Each party represents and warrants to each
other that it has the legal power and authority to enter into this Agreement and each has
received all necessary approvals to do so.
6. Consent of County.
a. The County is entering into this Agreement and consenting to the Assignment in
reliance on the representations and warranties of Assignor and Assignee.
b. The County hereby consents to the assignment and assumption of the Property and
the Loan Documents from Assignor to Assignee.
c. The County hereby releases Assignor from any and all obligations and liabilities
under or with respect to the Loan Documents that accrue or arise on or after the
Effective Date.
7. Loan Documents Unchanged. This Agreement does not amend the Loan Documents
except as set forth in Section 10 below to update the address for notices to Borrower.
Except for the address for Borrower set forth in Section 10, below, if there is any
confusion or contradiction between any term of the Loan Documents and this Agreement,
the terms of the Loan Documents will prevail.
8. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California with
venue in the Superior Court of the County of Contra Costa.
9. Survival. The provisions of this Agreement shall survive both the execution and delivery
of this Agreement.
10. Notices. From and after the Effective Date, all notices given to Borrower under the Loan
Documents will be delivered to:
Reliant – Woods Grove, LP
c/o Reliant Group Management, LLC
601 California Street, Suite 1150
San Francisco, California 94108
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11. Recording. Assignee shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder.
12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
Signatures on Following Page
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The parties are executing this Agreement as of the date set forth in the introductory
paragraph.
ASSIGNOR:
BRIDGE Regional Partners, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
By: ___________________________
Printed Name: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
ASSIGNEE:
Reliant – Woods Grove, LP, a California limited partnership
By: ___________________________
Printed Name: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
COUNTY:
The County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California
By: ___________________________
Printed Name: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
that document.
State of California )
) ss.
County of _________________________)
On ___________________ before me, _________________________________,
Notary Public, personally appeared
___________________________________________________________________, who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the
same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the
instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_______________________________________ Place Notary seal
above
Signature of Notary Public
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
that document.
State of California )
) ss.
County of _________________________)
On ___________________ before me, _________________________________,
Notary Public, personally appeared
___________________________________________________________________, who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the
same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the
instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_______________________________________ Place Notary seal
above
Signature of Notary Public
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
that document.
State of California )
) ss.
County of _________________________)
On ___________________ before me, _________________________________,
Notary Public, personally appeared
___________________________________________________________________, who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the
same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the
instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_______________________________________ Place Notary seal
above
Signature of Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
PITTSBURG, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Lot 10, Block 5, Official Map of Camp Stoneman, filed June 28, 1966, in Book 111 of Maps at
Page 36, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 088-230-001
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EXHIBIT B
Copy of Promissory Note
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
COUNTY HOME LOAN AGREEMENT
This first amendment to County Home Loan Agreement (“First Amendment”) is dated as
of _______________, 2017, and is between the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision
of the State of California (“County”), and Reliant – Woods Grove, LP, a California limited
partnership (“Borrower”).
RECITALS
A. The County and the Borrower are parties to the County Home Loan Agreement, dated
September 1, 2010, pursuant to which the County loaned Eight Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($800,000) (the “Loan”) to BRIDGE Regional Partners, Inc. (“BRIDGE”) to be
used in the rehabilitation of an 80-unit affordable housing complex located at 850 East
Leland Road, Pittsburg, California (the “Agreement”).
B. Borrower became the “Borrower” under the Agreement pursuant to an Assignment and
Assumption and Consent to Assignment Agreement dated __________, 2017, between
the County, Borrower and BRIDGE (the “Assignment and Assumption Agreement”).
Under the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, BRIDGE assigned, and Borrower
assumed, all of Borrower’s rights and obligations under the Loan Documents.
C. County and Borrower now desire to amend the HOME Loan Agreement to (i) clarify that
references to the rehabilitation of the Property in the Agreement apply to the
rehabilitation of the Property in the time period that follows this First Amendment, (ii)
update certain definitions, (iii) modify the terms related to rehabilitation of the Property,
(iv) eliminate the requirement for matching funds, and (v) permit a cure of an Event of
Default by Borrower’s limited partner.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. All capitalized terms used but not defined in this First Amendment have the
meanings set forth in the Agreement.
2. All references to the “rehabilitation” of the Property in the Agreement are deemed
to include the rehabilitation of the Property by Borrower after the date of the First Amendment.
3. Section 1.1(b) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
(b) “Approved Scope of Work” means the work being done to rehabilitate the
Property, which work has been approved by the County and is described in Exhibit A-1.
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4. Section 1.1(e) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
(e) “Borrower” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to the
first amendment to this Agreement.
5. Section 1.1(i) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
(i) “Deed of Trust means the Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing, dated as of October 15, 2010, recorded in the official
records of Contra Costa County on October 29, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010-231549.
6. Section 1.1(w) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
(w) “Note” means the promissory note dated September 1, 2010, made by
BRIDGE for the benefit of the County, the performance obligations of which has been assigned
to, and assumed by, Borrower.
7. Section 1.1(z) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
(z) “Regulatory Agreement” means the Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between BRIDGE and the County, dated as of October 15,
2010, and recorded in the Official Records of Contra Costa County on October 29, 2010, as
Instrument No. 2010-241348.
8. Section 1.1 of the Agreement is further amended to include the following
definition:
(ff) “Partnership Agreement” means that certain Amended and Restated
Partnership Agreement of Borrower dated as of _______, 2017, as the same may be amended
from time to time.
(gg) “Subordinate Bonds” means the [$3,250,000 California Housing Finance
Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series _____,] the proceeds of which are being
loaned to Borrower.
9. Section 2.6 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
10. Section 2.7 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
11. Section 2.8 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 2.8 Repayment Schedule.
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(a) Special Definitions. The following definitions apply for the purposes of
this Section 2.8:
(i) "Annual Operating Expenses" for each calendar year means the
following costs reasonably and actually incurred for operation and maintenance of the
Development as confirmed by an annual independent audit performed by a certified public
accountant using generally accepted accounting principles:
(1) property taxes and assessments imposed on the
Development;
(2) debt service currently due on a non-optional basis
(excluding debt service due from residual receipts or surplus cash of the Development)
on loans associated with development or rehabilitation of the Development and approved
by the County;
(3) debt service currently due on the Subordinate Bonds,
which is payable from residual receipts;
(4) on-site service provider fees for tenant social services,
provided the County has approved, in writing, the plan and budget for such services
before such services begin, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed and will be deemed granted if the County fails to approve or
disapprove the plan and budget within 15 days after submittal;
(5) property management fees and reimbursements, not to
exceed fees and reimbursements which are standard in the industry and are made to a
property management company approved by the County, as provided in the Regulatory
Agreement;
(6) premiums for property damage and liability insurance;
(7) utility services not paid for directly by tenants,
including water, sewer, and trash collection;
(8) maintenance and repair;
(9) any annual license or certificate of occupancy fees
required for operation of the Development;
(10) security services;
(11) advertising and marketing;
(12) cash deposited into reserves for capital replacements of
the Development required in connection with the Senior Loans or as set forth in the
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Borrower’s Partnership Agreement in an amount not to exceed $500 per unit per year (or
any greater amount approved in writing by the County);
(13) cash deposited into an operating reserve in an amount
not to exceed 3% of Annual Operating Expenses or the amount required in connection
with the permanent financing (or any greater amount approved in writing by the County)
but with the operating reserve capped at six (6) months gross rent from the Development
(as such rent may vary from time to time);
(14) deferred developer fee, as set forth in Borrower’s
Partnership Agreement;
(15) asset management fees payable to Borrower’s limited
partner and partnership management fees payable to Borrower’s general partners, which
payments, together, may not exceed $32,000 per year;
(16) extraordinary operating costs specifically approved in
writing by the County;
(17) payments of deductibles in connection with casualty
insurance claims not normally paid from reserves, the amount of uninsured losses
actually replaced, repaired or restored, and not normally paid from reserves, and other
ordinary and reasonable operating expenses approved in writing by the County and not
listed above.
Annual Operating Expenses do not include the following: depreciation,
amortization, depletion or other non-cash expenses, and any amount expended from a
reserve account.
(ii) "Borrowers' Share of Residual Receipts" means fifty
percent (50%) of the Residual Receipts.
(iii) "Gross Revenue" for each calendar year means all revenue,
income, receipts, and other consideration actually received from operation and leasing of the
Development. Gross Revenue includes, but is not limited to:
(1) all rents, fees and charges paid by tenants;
(2) Section 8 payments or other rental subsidy payments
received for the dwelling units;
(3) deposits forfeited by tenants;
(4) all cancellation fees;
(5) price index adjustments;
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(6) and any other rental adjustments to leases or rental
agreements;
(7) net proceeds from vending and laundry room
machines;
(8) the proceeds of business interruption or similar
insurance and not paid to senior lenders;
(9) the proceeds of casualty insurance not used to rebuild
the Development and not paid to senior lenders; and
(10) condemnation awards for a taking of part or all of the
Development for a temporary period.
Gross Revenue does not include tenants' security deposits, loan proceeds, capital
contributions or similar advances.
(iv) "Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts" means fifty percent (50%)
of the Residual Receipts.
(v) "Residual Receipts" for each calendar year means the amount by
which Gross Revenue (as defined above) exceeds Annual Operating Expenses (as defined
above).
(b) Annual Payments. Commencing on May 1 of the year following the first
full year after execution of this Agreement, and on May 1 of each year thereafter for the Term of
the Loan, Borrower shall make repayments of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on
the Loan equal to the Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts. The County shall credit such
payments first against accrued interest and then against outstanding principal. Borrower shall
submit to County a report of Residual Receipts (including an independent auditor's report
regarding the auditor's review of Annual Operating Expenses) at the same time it submits its
annual payment. The Borrower shall provide the County with any documentation reasonably
requested by the County to substantiate the Borrower’s determination of Residual Receipts.
(c) Payment in Full. Borrower shall pay all principal and accrued interest on
the Loan, in full, on the earliest to occur of (i) the date of any Transfer not authorized by the
County, (ii) the date of an Event of Default, and (iii) the expiration of the Term.
(d) Prepayment. Borrower may prepay the Loan at any time without premium
or penalty. However, the Regulatory Agreement and the Deed of Trust will remain in effect for
the entire Term, regardless of any prepayment.
12. Section 3.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 3.1 Permits and Approvals.
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Borrower must obtain all permits and approvals necessary for the rehabilitation of the
Development as required by law.
13. Section 3.2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
14. Section 3.3 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
15. Section 3.4 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
16. Section 3.5 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 3.5 Commencement of Rehabilitation.
Borrower shall cause the commencement of rehabilitation of the Development to occur
no later than April 1, 2018, or such later date that the County approves.
17. Section 3.6 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 3.6 Completion of Rehabilitation.
Borrower shall diligently prosecute rehabilitation of the Development to completion, and
shall cause the completion of rehabilitation of the Development to occur no later than December
31, 2018, or such later date that the County approves.
18. Section 3.7 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 3.7 Rehabilitation Pursuant to Plans and Laws; Prevailing Wages.
(a) Borrower shall rehabilitate the Development in conformance with the
plans and specifications approved by the City's Building Inspection Department to the extent
approvals are required.
(b) Borrower shall cause all work performed in connection with the Development
to be performed in compliance with:
(i) all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of federal,
state, county or municipal governments or agencies now in force or that may be enacted
hereafter, including without limitation and to the extent applicable, the prevailing wage
provisions of the federal Davis-Bacon Act and implementing rules and regulations, as further set
forth in subsection (c) below, and state prevailing wages pursuant to California Labor Code
Section 1770 et seq., and the regulations pursuant thereto, as further set forth in subsection (d)
below;
(ii) the property standards set out in 24 C.F.R. Section 5.701 et seq.
and 24 C.F.R. Section 92.251; and
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(iii) all directions, rules and regulations of any fire marshal, health
officer, building inspector, or other officer of every governmental agency now having or
hereafter acquiring jurisdiction. The work will proceed only after procurement of each permit,
license, or other authorization that may be required by any governmental agency having
jurisdiction, and Borrower shall be responsible to the County for the procurement and
maintenance thereof, as may be required of Borrower and all entities engaged in work on the
Development.
(c) To the extent that the prevailing wage requirements of the federal Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148) apply to the rehabilitation of the Property, the Borrower shall
cause rehabilitation of the Development performed after the date of First Amendment to this
Agreement to be in compliance with the prevailing wage requirements of the federal Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). The Borrower shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend
(with counsel reasonably acceptable to the County) the County against any claim for damages,
compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of the failure or alleged failure of any
person or entity (including the Borrower, its contractor and subcontractors) to pay prevailing
wages as determined pursuant to the prevailing wage provisions of the federal Davis-Bacon Act
and implementing rules and regulations in connection with the rehabilitation of the Development
or any other work undertaken or in connection with the Property after the date of the First
Amendment to this Agreement. The requirements in this Subsection survive repayment of the
Loan and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
(d) With respect to the rehabilitation of the Development after the date of the
First Amendment to this Agreement, to the extent that the California Labor Code Section 1720 et
seq. requiring the payment of prevailing wages, and California Labor Code Sections 1777.5 et
seq. regarding the employment of apprentices, and the implementing regulations of the
Department of Industrial Relations (the "DIR") applies to the rehabilitation of the Development,
Borrower shall comply with, and cause its contractors to comply with, California Labor Code
Section 1720 et seq. requiring the payment of prevailing wages, and California Labor Code
Sections 1777.5 et seq. regarding the employment of apprentices, and the implementing
regulations of the DIR. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement or the First
Amendment shall be construed or interpreted to be a contract under California Labor Code
Section 1720(f) requiring the payment of prevailing wages under California Labor Code Section
1720 et seq. nor the employment of apprentices, under California Labor Code Sections 1777.5 et
seq. regarding the employment of apprentices, and the implementing regulations of the DIR.
With respect to the rehabilitation of the Development after the date of the First Amendment to
this Agreement, the Borrower shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (with counsel
reasonably acceptable to the County) the County against any claim for damages, compensation,
fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of the failure or alleged failure of any person or
entity (including Borrower, its contractor and subcontractors) to pay prevailing wages as
determined pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., to employ apprentices
pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.5 et seq., and implementing regulations of the
DIR or to comply with the other applicable provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et
seq., 1777.5 et seq., and the implementing regulations of the DIR in connection with the
rehabilitation of the Development or any other work undertaken or in connection with the
Property, to the extent such laws apply to the Development. The requirements in this Subsection
survive the repayment of the Loan, and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
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19. Section 3.10 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
20. Section 3.11 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
21. Section 3.13 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
22. Section 3.15 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 3.15 Approved Scope of Work.
As of the date of this Agreement, the County has approved the Approved Scope of Work
set forth in Exhibit A-1. Borrower shall notify the County in a timely manner of any changes in
the Approved Scope of Work. Changes to the Approved Scope of Work, other than additions to
the Scope of Work, are subject to the approval of the Director of the County’s Department of
Conservation and Development, in his reasonable discretion.
23. Section 4.1 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
24. Section 4.2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
25. Section 4.14(a) of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
(a) For purposes of this Agreement, "Transfer" means any sale, assignment,
or transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary, of (i) any rights and/or duties under this
Agreement, and/or (ii) any interest in the Development, including (but not limited to) a fee
simple interest, a joint tenancy interest, a life estate, a partnership interest, a leasehold interest, a
security interest, or an interest evidenced by a land contract by which possession of the
Development is transferred and Borrower retains title. The term "Transfer" excludes (i) the
leasing of any single unit in the Development to an occupant in compliance with the Regulatory
Agreement, (ii) a lease that enables cable and/or laundry services to be available at the
Development, (iii) transfers of limited partner interests in the Borrower, (iv) transfers of interests
within the limited partner of Borrower, and (v) transfers of general partner interests to affiliates
of the limited partner of Borrower.
26. Section 5.1(h) is deleted and replaced with the following:
(h) At the time of the recordation of the Assignment and Assumption
Agreement, Borrower will have good and marketable fee title to the Development and there will
exist thereon or with respect thereto no mortgage, lien pledge or other encumbrance of any
character whatsoever other than liens for current real property taxes and liens in favor of the
County or approved in writing by the County.
27. Article 6 of the Agreement is amended to include the following:
Section 6.5 Cure by Borrower’s Limited Partner.
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The cure of an Event of Default under this Agreement by Borrower’s limited partner will
be deemed to be a cure by Borrower.
28. Section 7.9 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 7.9 Notices, Demands and Communications.
All notices required or permitted by any provision of this Agreement must be in writing
and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered by
express delivery service, return receipt requested, or delivered personally, to the principal office
of the Parties as follows:
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Assistant Deputy Director
Borrower: Reliant – Woods Grove, LP
c/o Reliant Group Management, LLC
601 California Street, Suite 1150
San Francisco, CA 94108
Attention: J. Caskie Collet
With a copy to: R4 WGCA Acquisition LLC
c/o R4 Capital LLC
780 Third Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Attention: Marc Schnitzer
Such written notices, demands and communications may be sent in the same manner to such
other addresses as the affected Party may from time to time designate by mail as provided in this
Section. Receipt will be deemed to have occurred on the date shown on a written receipt as the
date of delivery or refusal of delivery (or attempted delivery if undeliverable).
29. All other terms of the Agreement remain unchanged.
30. Borrower hereby affirms all of the representations and warranties made in Article
5 of the Agreement, as amended by this First Amendment.
31. This First Amendment is governed by the laws of the State of California.
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32. This First Amendment may be executed in multiple originals, each of which is
deemed to be an original.
County and Borrower are executing this First Amendment as of the date set forth
in the introductory paragraph.
BORROWER:
Reliant – Woods Grove, LP, a California limited
partnership
By:
Name:
Its:
COUNTY:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, a political subdivision of the
State of California
By:
Name:
Its:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Deputy County Counsel
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Exhibit A-1
Approved Scope of Work
1. New Roofs
2. New Windows
3. Exterior Paint
4. Upgraded / energy efficient site lighting
5. Conversion of 8 units to Handicapped Units with compliant ADA parking and
path of travel
6. Upgraded Kitchens and Bathrooms, as necessary
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Termination of Affordability Covenant
Recording Requested by
and when recorded return to:
First American Title Insurance Company
100 Mission Street, Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94105
______________________________________________________________________________
TERMINATION OF AFFORDABILITY COVENANT
This Termination of Affordability Covenant (“Termination”) is executed as of November __,
2017, to be effective upon the date of recordation of this Termination in the Official Records of
Contra Costa County, California.
BRIDGE Regional Partners, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, (“BRP”) hereby
terminates and releases that certain Affordability Covenant executed by BRP as of October 15,
2010, recorded October 29, 2010 as Document number 2010-0241351-00 in the Official
Records of Contra Costa County, California (the “Affordability Covenant”).
This Termination may be executed in as many counterparts as may be deemed necessary and
convenient, and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which, when
so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
BRIDGE Regional Partners, Inc.,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
By: _____________________________
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
[County signature on next page]
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Termination of Affordability Covenant
The County of Contra Costa, California, hereby consents to this termination and release of the
Affordability Covenant executed by BRP as of October 15, 2010, recorded October 29, 2010 as
Document number 2010-0241351-00 in the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California
and to the recordation of this Termination in the Official Records of said County.
Contra Costa County
By: ______________________________
Name and Title: ____________________
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Termination of Affordability Covenant
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
that document.
State of California )
County of ______________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ____________________________, a Notary
Public, personally appeared _______________________________, who proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the
instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
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)
APN: 088-230-001
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Kutak Rock LLP
1760 Market Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Attention: Andrew P. Schmutz, Esquire
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
NOTICE: THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT RESULTS IN
YOUR SECURITY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY BECOMING
SUBJECT TO, AND OF LOWER PRIORITY THAN, THE LIEN OF
SOME OTHER OR LATER SECURITY INSTRUMENTS.
THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated
November __, 2017, for identification purposes only and is effective upon recording, by and
among U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee (together with its successors and
assigns, “Senior Lender”), RELIANT-WOODS GROVE, LP, a California limited partnership
(together with its successors and assigns, “Borrower”), and the COUNTY OF CONTRA
COSTA, a political subdivision of the State of California (together with its successors and
assigns, “Subordinated Lender”).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Subordinated Lender has made a loan that has been assumed by
Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of $800,000 (“Subordinate Loan”) pursuant to a
County HOME Loan Agreement dated September 1, 2010 (“Subordinate Loan Agreement”), in
connection with the rehabilitation of the 80-unit multifamily housing development known as
Woods Grove Apartments, which it is situated in Pittsburg, California;
WHEREAS, the repayment obligations of the Borrower under the Subordinate
Loan is evidenced by a promissory note (“Subordinate Note”) executed and delivered thereby;
WHEREAS, the Subordinate Loan is secured by a Deed of Trust With
Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing, which was recorded in the Official
Records of Contra Costa County, California, as Instrument No. 2010-0241349 (“Subordinate
Trust Deed”) against the real property in the City of Pittsburg, County of Contra Costa and State
of California described in Exhibit A hereto (“Property”);
WHEREAS, the Subordinated Lender requires Borrower maintain in effect as a
covenant certain affordability restrictions, which were imposed upon the Property pursuant to a
Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in the Official
Records of Contra Costa County, California, as Instrument No. 2010-0241348 (“County
Regulatory Agreement”);
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WHEREAS, the Subordinated Lender requires Borrower to enter into an
Assignment and Assumption and Consent to Assignment Agreement to be recorded concurrently
herewith in the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Together, the Subordinate
Note, Subordinate Loan Agreement, Subordinate Trust Deed, County Regulatory Agreement,
Note and all other documents evidencing or securing the Subordinate Note, the “Subordinate
Loan Documents”;
WHEREAS, , the Property is being acquired and rehabilitated, in part, with the
proceeds of those certain Limited Obligation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Woods
Grove Apartments), 2017 Issue K-1 issued by the California Housing Finance Agency (the
“Issuer” ) in the original principal amount of $[8,000,000] (the “Senior Bonds”) pursuant to an
Indenture of Trust of even date herewith between California Housing Finance Agency (the
“Issuer” and Senior Lender, as trustee (as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time,
the “Indenture”)
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Senior Bonds are being loaned to the Borrower
(the “Loan”) pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement dated as of the date hereof between
Issuer and the Borrower (as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Loan
Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Agreement are evidenced
by a promissory note dated as of the date of issuance of the Bonds (as amended, modified or
supplemented from time to time, the “Note”);
WHEREAS, Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Agreement are secured by,
among other things, a Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and
Fixture Filing, granted by Borrower against the Property and naming Senior Lender, as assignee
of Issuer, as beneficiary, to be recorded concurrently herewith in the Official Records of Contra
Costa County, California (“Trust Deed” and, together with the Indenture, the Loan Agreement,
the Note and all other documents evidencing or securing the Bonds or the Note, the “Loan
Documents”);
WHEREAS, the conditions of Senior Lender making the Loan include the
subordination of the Subordinated Liens to the Senior Liens, and the subordination of the
Subordinated Indebtedness to the Senior Indebtedness, all as more fully described herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and undertakings
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to establish the relative priority of the documents
described in the foregoing recitals as follows:
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1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
1.1 “Senior Indebtedness” means all obligations of any type or nature secured
by the Senior Liens, presently or hereafter due from Borrower, its successors and assigns,
to Senior Lender, or its successors, assigns or participants, including without limitation,
the Loan, those obligations under the Loan Agreement, the Notes, and all other principal,
interest, charges, and expenses under or incidental to any indebtedness secured by the
Senior Liens.
1.2 “Senior Liens” means all liens, mortgages, Trust Deed, security interests,
and collateral assignments of any type or nature, previously given or hereafter granted by
Borrower to Senior Lender, including without limitation, those liens, assignments and
security interests granted in the Trust Deed and the other Loan Documents.
1.3 “Subordinated Indebtedness” means all obligations of any type or nature
secured by the Subordinated Liens, presently or hereafter due from Borrower to
Subordinated Lender, including without limitation, those obligations contained in the
Subordinate Loan Documents, together, in each instance, with all interest and other
charges or expenses incidental to any of the foregoing.
1.4 “Subordinated Liens” means all liens, mortgages, and security interests of
any type or nature, previously or hereafter granted by Borrower to Subordinated Lender,
including without limitation, liens and security interests granted in the Subordinate Trust
Deed.
2. Consent of Subordinated Lender. Notwithstanding any of the terms of the
Subordinate Loan Documents to the contrary, the Subordinated Lender hereby consents to the
creation, now or hereafter, of the Senior Indebtedness and the Senior Liens and to the execution
and delivery by Borrower of any and all documents and instruments in connection therewith,
including without limitation, the Trust Deed, and to the performance by Borrower of any and all
of its obligations under or in connection therewith or resulting therefrom. Subordinated Lender
agrees that no such action shall constitute an event of default or an event, which with the passage
of time, or giving of notice, or both, would become an event of default under any document or
instrument relating to the Subordinated Indebtedness or Subordinated Liens.
3. Subordination of Subordinated Liens; Subordination of Subordinated
Indebtedness and Subrogation Rights.
3.1 In consideration of (among other actions) Senior Lender making the Loan,
the Subordinated Liens are hereby subordinated to the Senior Liens and the Senior Liens
shall at all times be first, prior, and superior to the Subordinated Liens in all respects.
The terms and provisions of any document creating or relating to a Subordinated Lien are
hereby amended to provide that so long as any of the Senior Liens remain unpaid, the
Subordinated Liens therein granted are subordinate to the Senior Liens and that none of
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the terms and provisions of such documents or instruments evidencing the Subordinated
Liens shall affect or limit in any way the rights or remedies provided to the holder of the
Senior Indebtedness under the Senior Liens.
3.2 Subordinated Lender agrees that if by reason of its exercise of any other
right or remedy under the Subordinated Liens or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated
Indebtedness, it acquires by right of subrogation or otherwise a lien on the Property
which (but for this subsection) would be senior to the lien of the Senior Liens, then, in
that event, such lien shall be subject and subordinate to the lien of the Senior Liens.
3.3 In consideration of (among other actions) Senior Lender making the Loan,
the Subordinated Indebtedness is hereby subordinated to the Senior Indebtedness and
repayment of the Senior Indebtedness shall at all times be first, prior, and superior to the
Subordinated Indebtedness in all respects. Subordinated Lender hereby agrees that as
long as any of the Senior Indebtedness remains unpaid, repayment of the Subordinated
Indebtedness is subordinate to the Senior Indebtedness and that none of the respective
terms and provisions of such documents or instruments evidencing or creating the
Subordinated Indebtedness shall effect or limit the rights or remedies provided to the
Senior Lender in respect of the Senior Indebtedness.
4. Subordination of Subordinated Indebtedness; Distributions and Payments
of Net Cash Flow; Priority Among Subordinated Liens.
4.1 The terms and provisions of any document creating or relating to the
Subordinated Indebtedness are hereby deemed amended for purposes of this Agreement
to provide that so long as any of the Senior Indebtedness remains unpaid, the
Subordinated Indebtedness is subordinate to the Senior Indebtedness and that none of the
terms and provisions of such documents or instruments evidencing or creating the
Subordinated Indebtedness shall effect or limit in any way the rights or remedies
provided to the Senior Lender in respect of the Senior Indebtedness.
4.2 Provided that in each instance amounts then due and payable in respect of
the Senior Indebtedness (including, without limitation, funding of required reserves) have
been paid in full and there exists no default or event of default under the documents
evidencing or creating the Senior Indebtedness or securing the Senior Indebtedness
pursuant to the Senior Liens (including without limitation the Loan Documents), and
subject to Section ___ of the Loan Agreement, Net Cash Flow (as defined in the Loan
Agreement) shall be utilized, to the extent available, to pay the Subordinated
Indebtedness. Unless and until Senior Lender has declared Borrower in default and all
applicable notice and cure periods have expired, Borrower will pay any and all amounts
outstanding to Subordinated Lender as such amounts become due and payable under the
Subordinate Loan Documents.
5. Insolvency Proceedings Against Borrower. The insolvency or bankruptcy of
Borrower shall not affect this Agreement, and the same shall remain in full force and effect. In
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any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding for the complete liquidation of Borrower or any of its
general partners, Senior Lender is hereby assigned the right to collect the Subordinated
Indebtedness and apply it to the Senior Indebtedness and Subordinated Lender shall not receive
any distribution from the bankruptcy estate of Borrower or its general partner (as the case may
be) unless and until the Senior Indebtedness has been satisfied in full. The Subordinated Lender
agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will not, without, in each case, the Senior
Lender’s prior, written consent: (i) commence, or join with any other creditor in commencing
any bankruptcy reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings with respect
to the Borrower; (ii) make any election, give any consent, commence any action or file any
motion, claim, obligation, notice or application or take any other action in any insolvency
proceeding by or against the Borrower or any other obligor with respect to the Subordinate Loan
Documents; or (iii) challenge the validity or amount of any claim submitted in such proceeding
by Senior Lender in good faith or any valuations of the Property or any other Collateral, or any
portion of the foregoing, or other Senior Indebtedness collateral submitted by Senior Lender in
good faith, in such proceeding or take any other action in such proceeding, which is adverse to
Senior Lender’s enforcement of its claim or receipt of adequate protection (as that term is
defined in the Bankruptcy Code).
6. Assignment; Encumbrances and Transfers. Subordinated Lender represents
and warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement, no part of the Subordinated Indebtedness or
Subordinated Liens of which it is the party in interest has been sold, assigned, encumbered,
endorsed or transferred to or for the benefit of others. Subordinated Lender agrees not to sell,
assign, transfer, or endorse or otherwise encumber the Subordinated Indebtedness of which it is
the party in interest, no matter how evidenced, to any party unless prior to any such sale,
assignment, transfer, endorsement, or encumbrance satisfactory written evidence (which
evidence may take the form of a legal opinion) is provided to Senior Lender that the terms of this
Agreement (or substantially similar agreement entered into concurrently with such any proposed
sale, assignment, transfer, endorsement or encumbrance) shall bind all such successors, assigns,
transferees, and endorsees of Subordinated Lender and all subsequent interest holders (beneficial
or otherwise) of the affected Subordinated Liens.
7. Additional Documentation; Cooperation. Subordinated Lender further agrees
to cooperate with Senior Lender from time to time and execute and deliver such instruments and
to take such other actions (to the extent permitted by law) as may reasonably be requested by
Senior Lender in order to enable Senior Lender to enforce its rights under this Agreement.
Subordinated Lender shall not, without the prior written consent of Senior Lender, take any
action that has the effect of increasing any portion of the Subordinated Indebtedness.
8. No Liability.
8.1 The parties hereto agree that Senior Lender shall not be liable for any
action or failure to act under or in connection with any of the documents or instruments
creating the Senior Liens or the Senior Indebtedness, it being understood that the decision
of whether and when to act and the manner of proceeding under such instruments and
documents shall not be affected in any manner by the existence of the Subordinated
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Indebtedness and the Subordinated Liens. It is further agreed that such obligations as
may be imposed under the documents and instruments creating the Senior Liens or under
applicable laws shall run exclusively to the benefit of Senior Lender and may be enforced
or waived only by Senior Lender and not by the Subordinated Lender or the holders of
the Subordinated Liens or Subordinated Indebtedness.
8.2 The parties hereto agree that Subordinated Lender shall not be liable for
any action or failure to act under or in connection with any of the documents or
instruments creating the Subordinated Liens or the Subordinated Indebtedness except to
the extent set forth in such documents, it being understood that the decision of whether
and when to act and the manner of proceeding under such instruments and documents
shall not be affected in any manner by the existence of the Senior Indebtedness and the
Senior Liens, except to the extent set forth in this Agreement. It is further agreed that
such obligations as may be imposed under the documents and instrument creating the
Subordinated Liens or under applicable laws shall run exclusively to the benefit of
Subordinated Lender and may be enforced or waived only by Subordinated Lender and
not by the Senior Lender or the holders of the Senior Liens or Senior Indebtedness.
9. Insurance and Condemnation. Subordinated Lender agrees that if it receives
any insurance or condemnation proceeds in respect of any of the assets of Borrower subject to
the Senior Liens, Subordinated Lender shall immediately so notify Senior Lender in writing and
shall deliver such proceeds to or on the order of the Senior Lender so long as any Senior
Indebtedness remains unpaid. Notwithstanding this Section, the Senior Lender will release the
proceeds, awards and compensation described above to the Borrower to be used to reconstruct
the improvements on the Property provided that the Senior Lender reasonably determines that
rebuilding is financially feasible in accordance with and subject to the applicable provisions of
the Loan Documents. Subordinated Lender agrees it shall have no right to participate in the
adjustment of the proceeds of insurance payable as the result of any casualty to the
Improvements, or to participate in any manner whatsoever in activities relating to restoration or
reconstruction of the Improvements, and Senior Lender shall have the exclusive right to receive,
administer and apply all such proceeds as set forth in the Loan Documents.
10. Irrevocability of Agreement. Subordinated Lender agrees that, without prior
notice to or further prior assent by Subordinated Lender but subject, in each instance, to the
terms and provisions of the agreements creating the Senior Indebtedness and Senior Liens (a) the
liability of Borrower in respect of the Senior Indebtedness may, in whole or in part, be renewed,
extended, modified, or released by Senior Lender and the documents and instruments creating or
evidencing the Senior Indebtedness or the Senior Liens may be amended or supplemented, as
Senior Lender may deem advisable (including without limitation, an amendment to add as
obligations secured by the Senior Liens) as long as the amount of the Senior Indebtedness is not
increased, (b) any collateral and/or security interests in respect of the Senior Indebtedness (other
than the Property) may, from time to time, in whole or in part, be assigned, transferred,
exchanged, sold, encumbered or surrendered by Senior Lender, and (c) any deposit balance or
balances to the credit of Borrower may, from time to time, in whole or in part, be surrendered or
released by Senior Lender to Borrower, all without impairing or in any way affecting the
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subordination contained in this Agreement; nor shall the subordination herein contained be
impaired or affected in any way by any other action, inaction, or omission in respect of the
Senior Indebtedness, the Senior Liens or this Agreement. Subordinated Lender further agrees
that it will not consent to any amendment, modification of, supplement to, or waiver or consent
with respect to, the Subordinated Liens or the Subordinated Indebtedness or any other documents
executed or delivered in connection therewith that would increase the amount of the
Subordinated Indebtedness or require additional rent restrictions upon the Property, reduce the
rental income or increase the operating costs without the prior, written consent of the Senior
Lender.
11. Default and Remedies.
11.1 The Borrower shall, immediately upon receipt from the Subordinated
Lender, provide to the Senior Lender copies of any notice of default or breach
(prospective or otherwise) and notice of the pursuit or waiver of any available remedy in
respect thereof. Subordinated Lender hereby agrees to give notice to Senior Lender of
any default under the Subordinate Loan Documents within five business days of notice to
Borrower. Senior Lender hereby agrees to give notice to Subordinated Lender of any
default under the Senior Loan Documents within five business days of notice to
Borrower.
11.2 Subordinated Lender declares, agrees, and acknowledges that it will not,
without the prior written consent of Senior Lender: (i) sue the Borrower or any other
obligor under any of the Subordinate Loan Documents; (ii) accelerate or accept
prepayment in full or in part of the Subordinate Indebtedness; (iii) commence any action
to foreclose or exercise any power of sale under the Subordinate Mortgage; (iv) accept a
deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure for the Property or any part or portion thereof;
(v) seek or obtain a receiver for the Property or any part or portion thereof; (vi) take
possession or control of the Property, or collect or accept any rents from the Property;
(vii) take any action that would terminate any leases or other rights held by or granted to
or by third parties with respect to the Property; (viii) initiate or join any other creditor in
commencing any Proceeding with respect to the Borrower or any other obligor; (ix) incur
any obligation to the Borrower or any other obligor other than as provided in the
Subordinate Loan Agreement, (x) exercise any other remedies under the Subordinate
Loan Documents; or (xi) take any other enforcement action against the Borrower or any
other obligor or against the Property or any part or portion thereof.
11.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.2 above, the Subordinated
Lender may, without the consent of the Senior Lender, exercise the remedy of pursuing
specific performance of the County Regulatory Agreement.
11.4 Subordinated Lender agrees that Senior Lender shall have, as determined
in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Loan Documents, upon the occurrence
of an Event of Default under and as defined in the Loan Documents, the right to (i)
accelerate or accept prepayment in full or in part of the Senior Indebtedness; (ii)
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commence any action to foreclose or exercise any power of sale under the Senior
Mortgage; (iii) accept a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure for the Property or any
part or portion thereof; (iv) seek or obtain a receiver for the Property or any part or
portion thereof; (v) take possession or control of the Property, and collect and accept
rents from the Property; (vi) sue the Borrower or any other obligor under any of the Loan
Documents; (vii) exercise any rights of set-off or recoupment that Senior Lender may
have against the Borrower or any other obligor; (viii) exercise any other remedies under
the Loan Documents; or (ix) take any other enforcement action against the Property or
any part or portion thereof, all without any responsibility or liability to Subordinated
Lender with respect to the Property, the Borrower, the [General Partner][Managing
Member] or any other obligor.
11.5 Subordinated Lender agrees that Senior Lender shall have absolute power
and discretion, without notice to Subordinated Lender, to deal in any manner with the
Senior Indebtedness, including interest, costs and expenses payable by the Borrower to
Senior Lender, and any security and guaranties therefor, including, but not by way of
limitation, release, surrender, extension, renewal, acceleration, compromise or
substitution; provided that Senior Lender shall not increase the principal amount of the
indebtedness to which the Subordinate Loan Documents are subordinate (other than
increases resulting from protective advances or payment of Senior Lender’s costs)
without the prior written consent of Subordinated Lender, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
11.6 Subordinated Lender further agrees that if at any time Subordinated
Lender should commence any foreclosure proceeding, or commence any action to
execute on any lien obtained by way of attachment or otherwise on the Property, or
otherwise take any action prohibited under Section 11.2, Senior Lender shall (unless
Senior Lender has consented to such action or remedy) be entitled to have the same
vacated, dissolved and set aside by such proceedings at law or otherwise as Senior
Lender may deem proper, and this Agreement shall be and constitute full and sufficient
grounds therefor and shall entitle Senior Lender to become a party to any proceedings at
law or otherwise in or by which Senior Lender may deem it proper to protect its interests
hereunder.
11.7 The Senior Lender agrees that the Subordinated Lender shall have the
right (but not the obligation) to cure any or all defaults under the Loan Documents within
the cure periods afforded to the Borrower under the Loan Documents. The cure right
provided to the Subordinated Lender pursuant to this Section shall not be construed,
directly or indirectly, to prevent Senior Lender from enforcing all remedies available to
Senior Lender under the Senior Liens.
11.8 Subordinated Lender agrees that in the event of any foreclosure of the
Trust Deed, the restrictive covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the
Subordinated Liens shall be extinguished and be of no force or effect on the purchaser
pursuant to such foreclosure proceeding in order to ensure, in each instance, that Senior
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Lender realizes the practical benefits of its senior position and interests hereunder and
under the Senior Liens.
12. Miscellaneous.
12.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, including any party substituted
as a beneficiary under the Trust Deed. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to the choice of law
provisions thereof.
12.2 If any of the provisions or terms of this Agreement shall for any reason be
held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any
other of the terms hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such unenforceable
term had never been contained herein.
12.3 All notices and other communications hereunder shall be deemed to have
been duly given, made, or served, if in writing and delivered personally or mailed by first
class mail, postage prepaid, to the respective parties to this Agreement as follows:
(a) If to Borrower:
Reliant-Woods Grove, LP
c/o Reliant Group Management, LLC
601 California Street, Suite 1150
San Francisco, CA 94108
Attn: J. Caskie Collet
(b) If to Subordinated Lender:
County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Assistant Deputy Director
(c) If to Senior Lender:
U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee
1420 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor
Seattle, Washington 98101
Attention: Global Corporate Trust Services
With a copy to:
R4 Servicer LLC
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155 Federal Street, Suite 1004
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Attention: Greg Doble
E-mail: gdoble@r4cap.com
The designation of the person to be so notified or the address of such person for the
purposes of such notice may be changed from time to time by similar notice in writing,
except that any communication with respect to a change of address shall be deemed to be
given and made when received by the party to whom such communication was sent. No
other method of notice is precluded by this Section 12.3.
12.4 This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties hereto
on the subject matter hereof and, except as expressly provided herein, shall not be
affected by reference to any other documents. Neither this Agreement nor any provision
hereof may be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated orally, but such may be
accomplished only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge, or termination is sought.
12.5 [Reserved]
12.6 The Borrower, Senior Lender and Subordinated Lender each agrees that,
in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of the Senior Liens, the
Senior Indebtedness, the Subordinated Liens or the Subordinated Indebtedness (as the
case may be) and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern
and control as to: (a) the relative priority of interests between the Senior Lender and the
Subordinated Lender; (b) the timing of the exercise of remedies by the Senior Lender and
the Subordinated Lender under the Senior Liens and the Subordinated Liens,
respectively; and (c) solely as between the Senior Lender and the Subordinated Lender,
the notice requirements, and the other rights and obligations which the Senior Lender and
the Subordinated Lender have agreed to as expressly provided in this Agreement.
Borrower acknowledges that the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall not, and
shall not be deemed to: extend Borrower’s time to cure any default in respect of the
Senior Indebtedness or the Subordinated Indebtedness, as the case may be; give the
Borrower the right to notice of any default in respect of the Senior Indebtedness or the
Subordinated Indebtedness, as the case may be other than that, if any, provided,
respectively under the documents evidencing the Senior Indebtedness or the Subordinated
Indebtedness; or create any other right or benefit for Borrower as against Senior Lender
or Subordinated Lender or any of them.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties are executing this Subordination Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
RELIANT-WOODS GROVE, LP, a California limited
partnership
By: [Gung Ho-Woods Grove, LLC, a California
limited liability company, its co-general partner]
By: __________________________
Name:
Title:
By: [Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation, a
California corporation, its managing general
partner]
By: __________________________
Name:
Title:
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
as Subordinated Lender
By: ____________________________
Name
Title
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee, as
Senior Lender
By: __________________________
Name: Deborah Kuykendall
Title: Vice President
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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APN: 088-230-001
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Reliant CAP VIII, LLC
601 California St., Suite 1150
San Francisco CA 94108
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
(Subordinate Bonds)
NOTICE: THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT RESULTS IN
YOUR SECURITY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY BECOMING
SUBJECT TO, AND OF LOWER PRIORITY THAN, THE LIEN OF
SOME OTHER OR LATER SECURITY INSTRUMENTS.
THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated
November __, 2017, for identification purposes only and is effective upon recording, by and
among U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee (together with its successors and
assigns, “Senior Lender”), RELIANT-WOODS GROVE, LP, a California limited partnership
(together with its successors and assigns, “Borrower”), and the COUNTY OF CONTRA
COSTA, a political subdivision of the State of California (together with its successors and
assigns, “Subordinated Lender”).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Subordinated Lender has made a loan that has been assumed by
Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of $800,000 (“Subordinate Loan”) pursuant to a
County HOME Loan Agreement dated September 1, 2010 (“Subordinate Loan Agreement”), in
connection with the rehabilitation of the 80-unit multifamily housing development known as
Woods Grove Apartments, which it is situated in Pittsburg, California;
WHEREAS, the repayment obligations of the Borrower under the Subordinate
Loan is evidenced by a promissory note (“Subordinate Note”) executed and delivered thereby;
WHEREAS, the Subordinate Loan is secured by a Deed of Trust With
Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing, which was recorded in the Official
Records of Contra Costa County, California, as Instrument No. 2010-0241349 (“Subordinate
Trust Deed”) against the real property in the City of Pittsburg, County of Contra Costa and State
of California described in Exhibit A hereto (“Property”);
WHEREAS, the Subordinated Lender requires Borrower maintain in effect as a
covenant certain affordability restrictions, which were imposed upon the Property pursuant to a
Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in the Official
Records of Contra Costa County, California, as Instrument No. 2010-0241348 (“County
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Regulatory Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Subordinated Lender requires Borrower to enter into an
Assignment and Assumption and Consent to Assignment Agreement to be recorded concurrently
herewith in the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Together, the Subordinate
Note, Subordinate Loan Agreement, Subordinate Trust Deed, County Regulatory Agreement,
Note and all other documents evidencing or securing the Subordinate Note, the “Subordinate
Loan Documents”;
WHEREAS, , the Property is being acquired and rehabilitated, in part, with the
proceeds of those certain Limited Obligation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Woods
Grove Apartments), 2017 Subordinate Issue K issued by the California Housing Finance Agency
(the “Issuer” ) in the original principal amount of $3,500,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to an
Indenture of Trust of even date herewith between California Housing Finance Agency (the
“Issuer” and Senior Lender, as trustee (as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time,
the “Indenture”)
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds are being loaned to the Borrower (the
“Loan”) pursuant to the terms of a Financing Agreement dated as of the date hereof between
Issuer and the Borrower (as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Loan
Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Agreement are evidenced
by a promissory note dated as of the date of issuance of the Bonds (as amended, modified or
supplemented from time to time, the “Note”);
WHEREAS, Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Agreement are secured by,
among other things, a Subordinate Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security
Agreement and Fixture Filing, granted by Borrower against the Property and naming Senior
Lender, as assignee of Issuer, as beneficiary, to be recorded concurrently herewith in the Official
Records of Contra Costa County, California (“Trust Deed” and, together with the Indenture, the
Loan Agreement, the Note and all other documents evidencing or securing the Bonds or the
Note, the “Loan Documents”);
WHEREAS, the conditions of Senior Lender making the Loan include the
subordination of the Subordinated Liens to the Senior Liens, and the subordination of the
Subordinated Indebtedness to the Senior Indebtedness, all as more fully described herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and undertakings
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to establish the relative priority of the documents
described in the foregoing recitals as follows:
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1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
1.1 “Senior Indebtedness” means all obligations of any type or nature secured
by the Senior Liens, presently or hereafter due from Borrower, its successors and assigns,
to Senior Lender, or its successors, assigns or participants, including without limitation,
the Loan, those obligations under the Loan Agreement, the Notes, and all other principal,
interest, charges, and expenses under or incidental to any indebtedness secured by the
Senior Liens.
1.2 “Senior Liens” means all liens, mortgages, Trust Deed, security interests,
and collateral assignments of any type or nature, previously given or hereafter granted by
Borrower to Senior Lender, including without limitation, those liens, assignments and
security interests granted in the Trust Deed and the other Loan Documents.
1.3 “Subordinated Indebtedness” means all obligations of any type or nature
secured by the Subordinated Liens, presently or hereafter due from Borrower to
Subordinated Lender, including without limitation, those obligations contained in the
Subordinate Loan Documents, together, in each instance, with all interest and other
charges or expenses incidental to any of the foregoing.
1.4 “Subordinated Liens” means all liens, mortgages, and security interests of
any type or nature, previously or hereafter granted by Borrower to Subordinated Lender,
including without limitation, liens and security interests granted in the Subordinate Trust
Deed.
2. Consent of Subordinated Lender. Notwithstanding any of the terms of the
Subordinate Loan Documents to the contrary, the Subordinated Lender hereby consents to the
creation, now or hereafter, of the Senior Indebtedness and the Senior Liens and to the execution
and delivery by Borrower of any and all documents and instruments in connection therewith,
including without limitation, the Trust Deed, and to the performance by Borrower of any and all
of its obligations under or in connection therewith or resulting therefrom. Subordinated Lender
agrees that no such action shall constitute an event of default or an event, which with the passage
of time, or giving of notice, or both, would become an event of default under any document or
instrument relating to the Subordinated Indebtedness or Subordinated Liens.
3. Subordination of Subordinated Liens; Subordination of Subordinated
Indebtedness and Subrogation Rights.
3.1 In consideration of (among other actions) Senior Lender making the Loan,
the Subordinated Liens are hereby subordinated to the Senior Liens and the Senior Liens
shall at all times be first, prior, and superior to the Subordinated Liens in all respects.
The terms and provisions of any document creating or relating to a Subordinated Lien are
hereby amended to provide that so long as any of the Senior Liens remain unpaid, the
Subordinated Liens therein granted are subordinate to the Senior Liens and that none of
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the terms and provisions of such documents or instruments evidencing the Subordinated
Liens shall affect or limit in any way the rights or remedies provided to the holder of the
Senior Indebtedness under the Senior Liens.
3.2 Subordinated Lender agrees that if by reason of its exercise of any other
right or remedy under the Subordinated Liens or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated
Indebtedness, it acquires by right of subrogation or otherwise a lien on the Property
which (but for this subsection) would be senior to the lien of the Senior Liens, then, in
that event, such lien shall be subject and subordinate to the lien of the Senior Liens.
3.3 In consideration of (among other actions) Senior Lender making the Loan,
the Subordinated Indebtedness is hereby subordinated to the Senior Indebtedness and
repayment of the Senior Indebtedness shall at all times be first, prior, and superior to the
Subordinated Indebtedness in all respects. Subordinated Lender hereby agrees that as
long as any of the Senior Indebtedness remains unpaid, repayment of the Subordinated
Indebtedness is subordinate to the Senior Indebtedness and that none of the respective
terms and provisions of such documents or instruments evidencing or creating the
Subordinated Indebtedness shall effect or limit the rights or remedies provided to the
Senior Lender in respect of the Senior Indebtedness.
4. Subordination of Subordinated Indebtedness; Distributions and Payments
of Net Cash Flow; Priority Among Subordinated Liens.
4.1 The terms and provisions of any document creating or relating to the
Subordinated Indebtedness are hereby deemed amended for purposes of this Agreement
to provide that so long as any of the Senior Indebtedness remains unpaid, the
Subordinated Indebtedness is subordinate to the Senior Indebtedness and that none of the
terms and provisions of such documents or instruments evidencing or creating the
Subordinated Indebtedness shall effect or limit in any way the rights or remedies
provided to the Senior Lender in respect of the Senior Indebtedness.
4.2 Provided that in each instance amounts then due and payable in respect of
the Senior Indebtedness (including, without limitation, funding of required reserves) have
been paid in full and there exists no default or event of default under the documents
evidencing or creating the Senior Indebtedness or securing the Senior Indebtedness
pursuant to the Senior Liens (including without limitation the Loan Documents), and
subject to Section ___ of the Loan Agreement, Net Cash Flow (as defined in the Loan
Agreement) shall be utilized, to the extent available, to pay the Subordinated
Indebtedness. Unless and until Senior Lender has declared Borrower in default and all
applicable notice and cure periods have expired, Borrower will pay any and all amounts
outstanding to Subordinated Lender as such amounts become due and payable under the
Subordinate Loan Documents.
5. Insolvency Proceedings Against Borrower. The insolvency or bankruptcy of
Borrower shall not affect this Agreement, and the same shall remain in full force and effect. In
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any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding for the complete liquidation of Borrower or any of its
general partners, Senior Lender is hereby assigned the right to collect the Subordinated
Indebtedness and apply it to the Senior Indebtedness and Subordinated Lender shall not receive
any distribution from the bankruptcy estate of Borrower or its general partner (as the case may
be) unless and until the Senior Indebtedness has been satisfied in full. The Subordinated Lender
agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will not, without, in each case, the Senior
Lender’s prior, written consent: (i) commence, or join with any other creditor in commencing
any bankruptcy reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings with respect
to the Borrower; (ii) make any election, give any consent, commence any action or file any
motion, claim, obligation, notice or application or take any other action in any insolvency
proceeding by or against the Borrower or any other obligor with respect to the Subordinate Loan
Documents; or (iii) challenge the validity or amount of any claim submitted in such proceeding
by Senior Lender in good faith or any valuations of the Property or any other Collateral, or any
portion of the foregoing, or other Senior Indebtedness collateral submitted by Senior Lender in
good faith, in such proceeding or take any other action in such proceeding, which is adverse to
Senior Lender’s enforcement of its claim or receipt of adequate protection (as that term is
defined in the Bankruptcy Code).
6. Assignment; Encumbrances and Transfers. Subordinated Lender represents
and warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement, no part of the Subordinated Indebtedness or
Subordinated Liens of which it is the party in interest has been sold, assigned, encumbered,
endorsed or transferred to or for the benefit of others. Subordinated Lender agrees not to sell,
assign, transfer, or endorse or otherwise encumber the Subordinated Indebtedness of which it is
the party in interest, no matter how evidenced, to any party unless prior to any such sale,
assignment, transfer, endorsement, or encumbrance satisfactory written evidence (which
evidence may take the form of a legal opinion) is provided to Senior Lender that the terms of this
Agreement (or substantially similar agreement entered into concurrently with such any proposed
sale, assignment, transfer, endorsement or encumbrance) shall bind all such successors, assigns,
transferees, and endorsees of Subordinated Lender and all subsequent interest holders (beneficial
or otherwise) of the affected Subordinated Liens.
7. Additional Documentation; Cooperation. Subordinated Lender further agrees
to cooperate with Senior Lender from time to time and execute and deliver such instruments and
to take such other actions (to the extent permitted by law) as may reasonably be requested by
Senior Lender in order to enable Senior Lender to enforce its rights under this Agreement.
Subordinated Lender shall not, without the prior written consent of Senior Lender, take any
action that has the effect of increasing any portion of the Subordinated Indebtedness.
8. No Liability.
8.1 The parties hereto agree that Senior Lender shall not be liable for any
action or failure to act under or in connection with any of the documents or instruments
creating the Senior Liens or the Senior Indebtedness, it being understood that the decision
of whether and when to act and the manner of proceeding under such instruments and
documents shall not be affected in any manner by the existence of the Subordinated
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Indebtedness and the Subordinated Liens. It is further agreed that such obligations as
may be imposed under the documents and instruments creating the Senior Liens or under
applicable laws shall run exclusively to the benefit of Senior Lender and may be enforced
or waived only by Senior Lender and not by the Subordinated Lender or the holders of
the Subordinated Liens or Subordinated Indebtedness.
8.2 The parties hereto agree that Subordinated Lender shall not be liable for
any action or failure to act under or in connection with any of the documents or
instruments creating the Subordinated Liens or the Subordinated Indebtedness except to
the extent set forth in such documents, it being understood that the decision of whether
and when to act and the manner of proceeding under such instruments and documents
shall not be affected in any manner by the existence of the Senior Indebtedness and the
Senior Liens, except to the extent set forth in this Agreement. It is further agreed that
such obligations as may be imposed under the documents and instrument creating the
Subordinated Liens or under applicable laws shall run exclusively to the benefit of
Subordinated Lender and may be enforced or waived only by Subordinated Lender and
not by the Senior Lender or the holders of the Senior Liens or Senior Indebtedness.
9. Insurance and Condemnation. Subordinated Lender agrees that if it receives
any insurance or condemnation proceeds in respect of any of the assets of Borrower subject to
the Senior Liens, Subordinated Lender shall immediately so notify Senior Lender in writing and
shall deliver such proceeds to or on the order of the Senior Lender so long as any Senior
Indebtedness remains unpaid. Notwithstanding this Section, the Senior Lender will release the
proceeds, awards and compensation described above to the Borrower to be used to reconstruct
the improvements on the Property provided that the Senior Lender reasonably determines that
rebuilding is financially feasible in accordance with and subject to the applicable provisions of
the Loan Documents. Subordinated Lender agrees it shall have no right to participate in the
adjustment of the proceeds of insurance payable as the result of any casualty to the
Improvements, or to participate in any manner whatsoever in activities relating to restoration or
reconstruction of the Improvements, and Senior Lender shall have the exclusive right to receive,
administer and apply all such proceeds as set forth in the Loan Documents.
10. Irrevocability of Agreement. Subordinated Lender agrees that, without prior
notice to or further prior assent by Subordinated Lender but subject, in each instance, to the
terms and provisions of the agreements creating the Senior Indebtedness and Senior Liens (a) the
liability of Borrower in respect of the Senior Indebtedness may, in whole or in part, be renewed,
extended, modified, or released by Senior Lender and the documents and instruments creating or
evidencing the Senior Indebtedness or the Senior Liens may be amended or supplemented, as
Senior Lender may deem advisable (including without limitation, an amendment to add as
obligations secured by the Senior Liens) as long as the amount of the Senior Indebtedness is not
increased, (b) any collateral and/or security interests in respect of the Senior Indebtedness (other
than the Property) may, from time to time, in whole or in part, be assigned, transferred,
exchanged, sold, encumbered or surrendered by Senior Lender, and (c) any deposit balance or
balances to the credit of Borrower may, from time to time, in whole or in part, be surrendered or
released by Senior Lender to Borrower, all without impairing or in any way affecting the
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subordination contained in this Agreement; nor shall the subordination herein contained be
impaired or affected in any way by any other action, inaction, or omission in respect of the
Senior Indebtedness, the Senior Liens or this Agreement. Subordinated Lender further agrees
that it will not consent to any amendment, modification of, supplement to, or waiver or consent
with respect to, the Subordinated Liens or the Subordinated Indebtedness or any other documents
executed or delivered in connection therewith that would increase the amount of the
Subordinated Indebtedness or require additional rent restrictions upon the Property, reduce the
rental income or increase the operating costs without the prior, written consent of the Senior
Lender.
11. Default and Remedies.
11.1 The Borrower shall, immediately upon receipt from the Subordinated
Lender, provide to the Senior Lender copies of any notice of default or breach
(prospective or otherwise) and notice of the pursuit or waiver of any available remedy in
respect thereof. Subordinated Lender hereby agrees to give notice to Senior Lender of
any default under the Subordinate Loan Documents within five business days of notice to
Borrower. Senior Lender hereby agrees to give notice to Subordinated Lender of any
default under the Senior Loan Documents within five business days of notice to
Borrower.
11.2 Subordinated Lender declares, agrees, and acknowledges that it will not,
without the prior written consent of Senior Lender: (i) sue the Borrower or any other
obligor under any of the Subordinate Loan Documents; (ii) accelerate or accept a
prepayment in full or in part of the Subordinate Indebtedness; (iii) commence any action
to foreclose or exercise any power of sale under the Subordinate Mortgage; (iv) accept a
deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure for the Property or any part or portion thereof;
(v) seek or obtain a receiver for the Property or any part or portion thereof; (vi) take
possession or control of the Property, or collect or accept any rents from the Property;
(vii) take any action that would terminate any leases or other rights held by or granted to
or by third parties with respect to the Property; (viii) initiate or join any other creditor in
commencing any Proceeding with respect to the Borrower or any other obligor; (ix) incur
any obligation to the Borrower or any other obligor other than as provided in the
Subordinate Loan Agreement, (x) exercise any other remedies under the Subordinate
Loan Documents; or (xi) take any other enforcement action against the Borrower or any
other obligor or against the Property or any part or portion thereof.
11.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.2 above, the Subordinated
Lender may, without the consent of the Senior Lender, exercise the remedy of pursuing
specific performance of the County Regulatory Agreement.
11.4 Subordinated Lender agrees that Senior Lender shall have, as determined
in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Loan Documents, upon the occurrence
of an Event of Default under and as defined in the Loan Documents, the right to (i)
accelerate or accept prepayment in full or in part of the Senior Indebtedness; (ii)
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commence any action to foreclose or exercise any power of sale under the Senior
Mortgage; (iii) accept a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure for the Property or any
part or portion thereof; (iv) seek or obtain a receiver for the Property or any part or
portion thereof; (v) take possession or control of the Property, and collect and accept
rents from the Property; (vi) sue the Borrower or any other obligor under any of the Loan
Documents; (vii) exercise any rights of set-off or recoupment that Senior Lender may
have against the Borrower or any other obligor; (viii) exercise any other remedies under
the Loan Documents; or (ix) take any other enforcement action against the Property or
any part or portion thereof, all without any responsibility or liability to Subordinated
Lender with respect to the Property, the Borrower, the [General Partner][Managing
Member] or any other obligor.
11.5 Subordinated Lender agrees that Senior Lender shall have absolute power
and discretion, without notice to Subordinated Lender, to deal in any manner with the
Senior Indebtedness, including interest, costs and expenses payable by the Borrower to
Senior Lender, and any security and guaranties therefor, including, but not by way of
limitation, release, surrender, extension, renewal, acceleration, compromise or
substitution; provided that Senior Lender shall not increase the principal amount of the
indebtedness to which the Subordinate Loan Documents are subordinate (other than
increases resulting from protective advances or payment of Senior Lender’s costs)
without the prior written consent of Subordinated Lender, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
11.6 Subordinated Lender further agrees that if at any time Subordinated
Lender should commence any foreclosure proceeding, or commence any action to
execute on any lien obtained by way of attachment or otherwise on the Property, or
otherwise take any action prohibited under Section 11.2, Senior Lender shall (unless
Senior Lender has consented to such action or remedy) be entitled to have the same
vacated, dissolved and set aside by such proceedings at law or otherwise as Senior
Lender may deem proper, and this Agreement shall be and constitute full and sufficient
grounds therefor and shall entitle Senior Lender to become a party to any proceedings at
law or otherwise in or by which Senior Lender may deem it proper to protect its interests
hereunder.
11.7 The Senior Lender agrees that the Subordinated Lender shall have the
right (but not the obligation) to cure any or all defaults under the Loan Documents within
the cure periods afforded to the Borrower under the Loan Documents. The cure right
provided to the Subordinated Lender pursuant to this Section shall not be construed,
directly or indirectly, to prevent Senior Lender from enforcing all remedies available to
Senior Lender under the Senior Liens.
11.8 Subordinated Lender agrees that in the event of any foreclosure of the
Trust Deed, the restrictive covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the
Subordinated Liens shall be extinguished and be of no force or effect on the purchaser
pursuant to such foreclosure proceeding in order to ensure, in each instance, that Senior
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Lender realizes the practical benefits of its senior position and interests hereunder and
under the Senior Liens.
12. Miscellaneous.
12.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, including any party substituted
as a beneficiary under the Trust Deed. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to the choice of law
provisions thereof.
12.2 If any of the provisions or terms of this Agreement shall for any reason be
held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any
other of the terms hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such unenforceable
term had never been contained herein.
12.3 All notices and other communications hereunder shall be deemed to have
been duly given, made, or served, if in writing and delivered personally or mailed by first
class mail, postage prepaid, to the respective parties to this Agreement as follows:
(a) If to Borrower:
Reliant-Woods Grove, LP
c/o Reliant Group Management, LLC
601 California St., Suite 1150
San Francisco CA 94108
Attn: J. Caskie Collet
(b) If to Subordinated Lender:
County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Assistant Deputy Director
(c) If to Senior Lender:
U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee
1420 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor
Seattle, Washington 98101
Attention: Global Corporate Trust Services
With a copy to:
Reliant CAP VIII, LLC
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601 California St., Suite 1150
San Francisco CA 94108
Attention: J. Caskie Collet
The designation of the person to be so notified or the address of such person for the
purposes of such notice may be changed from time to time by similar notice in writing,
except that any communication with respect to a change of address shall be deemed to be
given and made when received by the party to whom such communication was sent. No
other method of notice is precluded by this Section 12.3.
12.4 This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties hereto
on the subject matter hereof and, except as expressly provided herein, shall not be
affected by reference to any other documents. Neither this Agreement nor any provision
hereof may be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated orally, but such may be
accomplished only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge, or termination is sought.
12.5 [Reserved]
12.6 The Borrower, Senior Lender and Subordinated Lender each agrees that,
in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of the Senior Liens, the
Senior Indebtedness, the Subordinated Liens or the Subordinated Indebtedness (as the
case may be) and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern
and control as to: (a) the relative priority of interests between the Senior Lender and the
Subordinated Lender; (b) the timing of the exercise of remedies by the Senior Lender and
the Subordinated Lender under the Senior Liens and the Subordinated Liens,
respectively; and (c) solely as between the Senior Lender and the Subordinated Lender,
the notice requirements, and the other rights and obligations which the Senior Lender and
the Subordinated Lender have agreed to as expressly provided in this Agreement.
Borrower acknowledges that the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall not, and
shall not be deemed to: extend Borrower’s time to cure any default in respect of the
Senior Indebtedness or the Subordinated Indebtedness, as the case may be; give the
Borrower the right to notice of any default in respect of the Senior Indebtedness or the
Subordinated Indebtedness, as the case may be other than that, if any, provided,
respectively under the documents evidencing the Senior Indebtedness or the Subordinated
Indebtedness; or create any other right or benefit for Borrower as against Senior Lender
or Subordinated Lender or any of them.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties are executing this Subordination Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
RELIANT-WOODS GROVE, LP, a California limited
partnership
By: [Gung Ho-Woods Grove, LLC, a California
limited liability company, its co-general partner]
By: __________________________
Name:
Title:
By: [Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation, a
California corporation, its managing general
partner]
By: __________________________
Name:
Title:
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
as Subordinated Lender
By: ____________________________
Name
Title
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee, as
Senior Lender
By: __________________________
Name: Deborah Kuykendall
Title: Vice President
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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of __________________________)
On _______________________ before me,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature __________________________________ (Seal)
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to renew Cardroom License Number 6, known as
"California Grand Casino" currently located at 5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco, California, for the period of November
26, 2017 through November 25, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$10,000; $500 application fee plus $500 per table for licensing of nineteen (19) card tables. 100% Revenue.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with County Ordinance No. 82-44, Chapter 52-3, Article 52-3.3, Section 52-3.321, an application has
been submitted by Mr. Lamar V. Wilkinson for the renewal of Cardroom License Number 6, known as "California
Grand Casino". The Office of the Sheriff conducted a background investigation of the applicant. The investigation
produced no adverse information, which would preclude approval of this application. This Cardroom License will be
issued to Mr. Lamar V. Wilkinson, owner of the cardroom establishment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action will result in Cardroom License Number 6 not being renewed and expiring on November 25, 2017.
Once expired, the Cardroom will no longer be able to operated until such time that a new license has been approved.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sandra Brown,
925-335-1553
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 78
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Renewal of Cardroom License
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CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
Amendment #27-456-13 with La Clinica De La Raza, a non-profit corporation, effective November 1, 2017, to amend
Contract #27-456-12 , to add Pharmacy 340B Compliance Program requirements with no change to the payment limit
of $3,000,000, and no change in the original term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On July 11, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-456-12 with La Clinica De La Raza, for the
provision of primary care and ophthalmology services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the period
from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #27-456-13 will require the contractor to adhere to the Pharmacy 340B
Compliance Program and continue to provide primary care and ophthalmology services, to CCHP members, through
June 30, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, the contractor will not be required to adhere to the Pharmacy 340B Compliance
Program and the County could be liable for insufficient reporting of discounted medication to the State.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patricia Tanquary, 925-
313-6004
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 79
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment #27-456-13 with La Clinica De La Raza
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE a one-time payment of $1,800 for two months of Infant Supplement to a prior 602 WIC Non-Minor
Dependent, C.R., as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The $1,800 one-time payment will paid from the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
During May 2017 and June 2017, C.R. was a 602 WIC Ward of the Court and a Non-Minor Dependent eligible to
receive a $900 per month Infant Supplement. A Board Order authorizing a one-time payment of $1,800 is needed by
the Probation Department in order for the Auditor-Controller to issue payment in this case.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kimberly Martell, (925)
313-4154
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 80
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Todd Billeci, County Probation Officer
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Non-Minor Dependent Infant Supplement Payment
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the October 2017 update of the operations of the Employment and Human Services Department,
Community Services Bureau, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department submits a monthly report to the Contra Costa Board of
Supervisors (BOS) to ensure ongoing communications with the County Administrator and BOS regarding any and all
issues pertaining to the Head Start Program and Community Services Bureau.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres,
925-608-4960
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 81
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Update of the Operations of the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau
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ATTACHMENTS
CSB Oct 2017 CAO Report
CSB 2017 HS Fiscal
CSB Oct 2017 EHS Fiscal
CSB Oct 2017 EHS CC Partnership
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CSB Oct 2017 EHS CC Partnership
2
CSB Oct 2017 LIHEAP
CSB Oct 2017 Credit Card Report
CSB Oct 2017 Menu
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Camilla Rand, M.S.
Director
1470 Civic Court, Suite 200
Concord, CA 94520
Tel 925 681 6300
Fax 925 313 8301
www.cccounty.us/ehsd
To: David Twa, Contra Costa County Administrator
From: Kathy Gallagher, EHSD Director
Subject: Community Services Monthly Report
Date: October 2017
News /Accomplishments
Seventeen (17) CSB student workers are officially enrolled in the Teacher Apprenticeship
program. The first class was held on Monday, October 16th. The students had an
orientation and tutorial on how to use laptops that were issued to them by CSB Business
Systems to be used for their school work. Fridays will be tutoring days when participants
are supported with homework by CSB managers and supervisors.
CSB hired three (3) Practice Based Coaching (PBC) coaches to work with lead teachers
(directly operated and partner lead teachers) using the Teachers Learning and
Collaborating (TLC) approach. A kick-off meeting for Site Supervisors was held on
October 27th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. PBC coaches will begin working with the
proposed 20-24 selected participants in November up to 18 months. We are currently
developing our TLC plan.
CSB has started an exciting new partnership with MILLS College that will provide
students with field internships at selected childcare sites. This partnership will assist CSB
in expanding its exposure to education theories and it will yield learning objectives for
the student interns in regards to child development theory and practice.
Crescent Park’s toddler room is now in operation with 8 children, and Bayo Vista’s
toddler room is also in operation with 6 children. We hope to open Balboa, Las Deltas,
and Brookside in early November 2017.
Teachers are completing first assessments for children that were enrolled in July 2017.
Results will be included in our outcomes report, and used to develop the 2017-18 School
Readiness Goals.
All CSB Head Start and Early Head Start sites are preparing for a series of family
engagement activities such as “Back to School Night”, “Community Work Day” and
“Food Day” in the month of November – December 2017. Everyone is invited to take
part.
We have had a series of Early Closures in September which gives opportunity for Center-
based individualized meeting and training, Refresher Comprehensive Services training.
An orientation for the Policy Council (PC) was conducted on September 30, 2017 at
Crowne Plaza Hotel. The orientation was attended by parent representatives from
center-based, partner and delegate sites. The election for the new PC officers took place
on October 18, 2017.
Bayo Vista Children’s Center in collaboration with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s
Department, is offering radKIDS to its children and families. radKIDS is a personal
empowerment Safety Education program for parents and children. The purpose of the
program is to enhance the ability of children and parents to utilize knowledge, skills, and
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Family & Human Services Committee
Maureen Burns Vermette , ACF
2
power to protect themselves from violence and harm. Deputy Sam Noble, a certified
radKIDS trainer, from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department introduced the first
radKIDS session during a parent meeting at Bayo Vista. Bayo Vista is the first pilot site.
The goal is to gradually introduce this safety education program at all CSB sites.
On September 22nd, CSB introduced the CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid in 5 preschool
classrooms at Bayo Vista, GMIII and Riverview centers. The Teaching Pyramid is a
comprehensive approach designed to help educators promote social-emotional
competence, address challenging behaviors in young children, and develop safe and
nurturing group environments for all children. This approach will complement the
“Second Step” curriculum that has been used widely in all CSB classrooms. The rest of
the classrooms will be slowly taking part in the Teaching Pyramid implementation when
it is offered in Contra Costa County in fall 2018.
The Community Action Program’s RFI #644 was released to the public on October 27th
with applications due on Friday, November 17th. This RFI is meant to select
subcontractors to provide safety net services throughout the county. An informational
session will be held on November 9th to assist applicants with any questions they may
have.
CSB welcomes KinderCare and Baby Yale as new childcare partners and is excited to
expand services with the YMCA to implement the newly awarded Early Head Start Child
Care Partnership grant.
The Partner Unit held its Annual Partners training on Thursday, October 19th which was
well attended and received. The day was punctuated with wellness activities including
hula hooping!
I. Status Updates:
a. Caseloads, workload (all programs)
Head Start enrollment: 98%
Early Head Start enrollment: 100.23%
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership enrollment: 100%
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership # 2 enrollment (Start-up year)*:
18% of funded enrollment; 100% for current capacity
Head Start Average Daily Attendance: 87.9%
Early Head Start Average Daily Attendance: 87.1%
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Attendance: 87.1%
Stage 2: 350 families and 553 children
CAPP: 147 families and 244 children
In total: 497 families and 797 children
Incoming transfers from Stage 1: 20 families and 33 children
LIHEAP: 8 households have been assisted
Weatherization: 20 units
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Family & Human Services Committee
Maureen Burns Vermette , ACF
3
b. Staffing:
During the month of October CSB conducted interviews to fill vacant
various teaching and clerical positions. The Bureau is anticipating
interviews for feeling also vacancies within the Comprehensive Services
Assistant Manager (CSAM), ASA III, Intermediate Clerk, Site Supervisor
classifications.
II. Emerging Issues and Hot Topics:
The Governor signed AB 435 last week which is great news for Contra Costa.
This bill will allow the county to develop a pilot subsidized childcare plan that
will allow our child care community to pool state funds allocated to subsidized
child care at the local level and use them in a more coordinated way to the
benefit of families and providers. Our bill was modeled after successful pilots in
San Francisco, San Mateo and Alameda Counties. With their local flexibility,
those counties have been able to reimburse child care providers at a higher
rate, serve more children, and extend eligibility to 24 months so families have
fewer hoops to jump through to maintain their child’s child care placement.
Over the next several months, we’ll be working hard to flesh out our local plan
for how to use this new flexibility, and hope to implement it in January 2019.
* EHS-CCP2 enrollment listed above is for our new grant and only some of the classrooms are in
operation at this time. Full operation is not anticipated for this grant until December 2017
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DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 2,707,297$ 4,203,352$ 1,496,055$ 64%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 1,657,314 2,586,739 929,425 64%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT - 101,600 101,600 0%
e. SUPPLIES 67,535 281,200 213,665 24%
f. CONTRACTUAL 3,389,038 6,880,965 3,491,927 49%
g. CONSTRUCTION - - - 0%
h. OTHER 712,800 1,371,343 658,543 52%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 8,533,984$ 15,425,199$ 6,891,215$ 55%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 527,966 878,928 350,962 60%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 9,061,950$ 16,304,127$ 7,242,177$ 56%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)2,592,637$ 4,076,032$ 1,483,394$ 64%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2017 HEAD START PROGRAM
September 2017 Expenditures
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Jan-17 Apr-17 Jul-17
thru thru thru Total YTD Total Remaining %
Mar-17 Jun-17 Sep-17 Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 875,671 785,929 768,688 2,430,288 3,126,172 695,884 78%
Temporary 1013 103,918 105,930 67,161 277,009 1,077,180 800,171 26%
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)979,588 891,859 835,850 2,707,297 4,203,352 1,496,055 64%
Fringe Benefits 599,025 527,720 530,568 1,657,314 2,586,739 929,425 64%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)599,025 527,720 530,568 1,657,314 2,586,739 929,425 1,657,314
d. EQUIPMENT (Object Class 6d)
4. Other Equipment - - - - 101,600 101,600 -
d. EQUIPMENT (Object Class 6d)- - - - 101,600 101,600 -
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies 7,053 7,122 7,627 21,802 50,100 28,298 44%
2. Child and Family Services Supplies (Includesclassroom Supplies)12,704 1,694 7,680 22,078 28,200 6,122 78%
4. Other Supplies
Health and Safety Supplies - - - - 74,000 74,000 0%
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Computer Replacement 1,850 2,267 11,631 15,748 93,400 77,652 17%
Health/Safety Supplies 765 107 37 909 5,000 4,091 18%
Mental helath/Diasabilities Supplies 82 359 - 440 600 160 73%
Miscellaneous Supplies 742 1,856 1,456 4,054 21,200 17,146 19%
Emergency Supplies - - 29 29 4,500 4,471 1%
Household Supplies 93 1,364 1,018 2,475 4,200 1,725 59%
TOTAL SUPPLIES (6e)23,288 14,769 29,477 67,535 281,200 213,665 24%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)4,593 25,396 26,076 56,064 85,000 28,936 66%
Estimated Medical Revenue from Medi-Cal (Org 1432 - credit)- - - - (363,031) (363,031) 0%
Health Consultant 11,250 11,021 14,000 36,272 45,700 9,428 79%
5. Training & Technical Assistance - PA11
Interaction - - - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Diane Godard ($50,000/2)6,250 5,050 - 11,300 11,500 200 98%
Josephine Lee ($35,000/2)2,550 3,975 - 6,525 14,300 7,775 46%
Susan Cooke ($60,000/2)- - - - 15,000 15,000
7. Delegate Agency Costs
First Baptist Church Head Start PA22 132,151 448,817 254,714 835,681 2,101,965 1,266,284 40%
First Baptist Church Head Start PA20 - - - - 8,000 8,000 0%
8. Other Contracts
FB-Fairgrounds Partnership (Wrap)11,605 18,920 12,460 42,985 74,213 31,228 58%
FB-Fairgrounds Partnership 28,800 42,300 27,450 98,550 183,600 85,050 54%
FB-E. Leland/Mercy Housing Partnership - - - - - -
Martinez ECC (18 HS slots x $225/mo x 12/mo)18,000 27,000 17,325 62,325 108,000 45,675 58%
YMCA of the East Bay (20 HS slots x $225/mo x 12/mo) 9,000 - - 9,000 9,000 - 100%
YMCA Richmond CDC, Lucas Ave.(48 slots x 12 x $350) $201,600 - - - - 100,800 100,800 0%
YMCA 8th CDC, Lucas Ave.(48 slots x 12 x $350) $201,600 - - - - 100,800 100,800 0%
YMCA Giant Rd. CDC (16 slots x 12 x $350) $67,200 - - - - 33,600 33,600 0%
YMCA Rodeo CDC(24 slots x 12 x $350) $100,800 - - - - 50,400 50,400 0%
Child Outcome Planning and Administration (COPA/Nulinx) 4,715 2,518 - 7,233 17,500 10,267 41%
Enhancement/wrap-around HS slots with State CD Program 2,488 1,040,642 1,179,973 2,223,103 4,281,618 2,058,515 52%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)231,403 1,625,638 1,531,998 3,389,038 6,880,965 3,491,927 49%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
2. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases 88,469 86,976 53,619 229,064 316,200 87,136 72%
(Rents & Leases/Other Income)- - (1,325) (1,325) - 1,325
4. Utilities, Telephone 61,337 72,769 49,820 183,926 275,000 91,074 67%
5. Building and Child Liability Insurance 2,770 - - 2,770 3,500 731 79%
6. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy 2,129 9,819 9,041 20,989 35,000 14,011 60%
8. Local Travel (55.5 cents per mile effective 1/1/2012)5,919 10,233 5,770 21,922 36,000 14,078 61%
9. Nutrition Services - - - - -
Child Nutrition Costs 74,312 95,198 6,289 175,799 450,000 274,201 39%
(CCFP & USDA Reimbursements)(95,310) (51,318) 1 (146,627) (200,000) (53,373) 73%
13. Parent Services - - - -
Parent Conference Registration - PA11 - - 828 828 1,000 172 83%
Parent Resources (Parenting Books, Videos, etc.) - PA11 - - - - 700 700 0%
PC Orientation, Trainings, Materials & Translation - PA11 1,577 2,376 144 4,097 5,700 1,603 72%
Policy Council Activities - - - - - -
Parent Activities (Sites, PC, BOS luncheon) & Appreciation 619 47 2,992 3,658 2,000 (1,658) 183%
Child Care/Mileage Reimbursement 2,163 2,223 797 5,183 12,700 7,517 41%
14. Accounting & Legal Services - - - -
Auditor Controllers 973 - - 973 1,500 527 65%
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies 2,906 3,403 2,870 9,179 15,400 6,221 60%
15. Publications/Advertising/Printing - - - -
Outreach/Printing 75 - - 75 100 25 75%
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)7,142 - - 7,142 9,000 1,858 79%
16. Training or Staff Development - - - - - -
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC, etc.)2,612 6,543 3,591 12,746 8,598 (4,148) 148%
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA11 9,672 13,477 10,086 33,235 20,000 (13,235) 166%
17. Other -
Site Security Guards 6,274 8,944 254 15,472 32,000 16,528 48%
Dental/Medical Services - - - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair 10,879 18,701 8,152 37,732 77,000 39,268 49%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental 12,746 13,505 17,910 44,162 167,000 122,838 26%
Dept. of Health and Human Services-data Base (CORD)839 - - 839 12,000 11,161 7%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)13,510 21,614 15,839 50,963 89,945 38,982 57%
h. OTHER (6h)211,613 314,511 186,677 712,800 1,371,343 658,543 52%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)2,044,917 3,374,497 3,114,569 8,533,984 15,425,199 6,891,215 55%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 184,523 238,804 104,639 527,966 878,928 350,962 60%
k. TOTALS (ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES)2,229,440 3,613,301 3,219,209 9,061,950 16,304,127 7,242,177 56%
Non-Federal Share (In-kind)337,367 645,666 1,609,604 2,592,637 4,076,032 1,483,394 64%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2017 HEAD START PROGRAM
September 2017 Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 318,266$ 532,702$ 214,436$ 60%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 183,753 368,092 184,339 50%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT - - - 0%
e. SUPPLIES 5,748 29,700 23,952 19%
f. CONTRACTUAL 1,494,641 2,422,286 927,645 62%
g. CONSTRUCTION - - - 0%
h. OTHER 35,069 76,344 41,275 46%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 2,037,476$ 3,429,124$ 1,391,648$ 59%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 67,576 109,420 41,844 62%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 2,105,052$ 3,538,544$ 1,433,492$ 59%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)617,774$ 884,636$ 266,862$ 70%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2017 EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
September 2017 Expenditures
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Mar-17 Jun-17 Sep-17 Actual Budget Budget YTD
Expenditures
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 122,999 72,767 87,630 283,396 455,298 171,902 62%
Temporary 1013 14,255 7,803 12,812 34,870 77,404 42,534 45%
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)137,254 80,570 100,441 318,266 532,702 214,436 60%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)78,063 50,085 55,605 183,753 368,092 184,339 50%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies 425 (2,263) 174 (1,664) 4,500 6,164 -37%
2. Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies 1,821 2,183 198 4,202 12,000 7,798 35%
4. Other Supplies - - - - -
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Comp Replacemnt- 348 2,411 2,758 7,000 4,242 39%
Health/Safety Supplies - - - - 2,500 2,500 0%
Miscellaneous Supplies 44 250 - 294 1,200 906 24%
Household Supplies - 8 149 158 2,500 2,342
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)2,290 525 2,933 5,748 29,700 23,952 19%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
2. Health/Disabilities Services - - - - -
Health Consultant 4,822 2,263 6,000 13,085 18,300 5,215 72%
5. Training & Technical Assistance - PA11 - - - -
Interaction - - - - 10,500 10,500 0%
Josephine Lee ($35,000/2)2,550 2,235 - 4,785 14,000 9,215 34%
8. Other Contracts -
FB-Fairgrounds Partnership 9,800 9,800 14,000 33,600 61,600 28,000 55%
FB-E. Leland/Mercy Housing Partnership 21,000 21,000 30,000 72,000 132,000 60,000 55%
Apiranet - 222,000 32,400 254,400 416,400 162,000 61%
Crossroads - - - - 42,000 42,000 0%
Martinez ECC 11,200 11,200 (77,900) (55,500) 2,500 58,000 -2220%
Child Outcome Planning & Admini. (COPA/Nulinx)680 - - 680 3,000 2,320 23%
Enhancement/wrap-around HS slots with State CD Prog.348,052 380,976 442,563 1,171,591 1,721,986 550,395 68%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)398,104 649,475 447,063 1,494,641 2,422,286 927,645 62%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
2. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases 327 366 393 1,086 1,500 414 72%
(Rents & Leases/Other Income)- - - - - -
4. Utilities, Telephone 526 578 318 1,422 4,000 2,578 36%
5. Building and Child Liability Insurance - - - - - -
6. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy 132 306 1,758 2,196 1,500 (696) 146%
8. Local Travel (55.5 cents per mile)1,179 1,517 870 3,566 6,300 2,734 57%
9. Nutrition Services - - - - - -
Child Nutrition Costs 239 282 - 521 600 79 87%
(CCFP & USDA Reimbursements)(307) (74) 0 (381) (500) (119)
13. Parent Services - - -
PC Orientation, Trainings, Materials & Translation - PA11351 778 312 1,440 1,700 260 85%
Policy Council Activities - - 748 748 900 152 83%
Child Care/Mileage Reimbursement 262 1,006 186 1,453 1,500 47 97%
14. Accounting & Legal Services - - -
Auditor Controllers - - - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies 651 651 601 1,903 2,300 397 83%
15. Publications/Advertising/Printing - - -
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)- - - - 100 100
16. Training or Staff Development - - -
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC)6 1,500 1,575 3,081 10,200 7,119 30%
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA115,725 3,521 1,832 11,078 28,244 17,166 39%
17. Other - - -
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair 3,310 240 1,228 4,778 10,000 5,222 48%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental 72 73 65 210 2,000 1,790 11%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)708 632 628 1,967 5,000 3,033 39%
Other Departmental Expenses - - - - - -
h. OTHER (6h)13,180 11,376 10,512 35,069 76,344 41,275 46%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)628,892 792,031 616,554 2,037,476 3,429,124 1,391,648 59%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 25,592 26,900 15,083 67,576 109,420 41,844 62%
k. TOTALS - ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 654,484 818,932 631,637 2,105,052 3,538,544 1,433,492 59%
Non-Federal Match (In-Kind)163,621 204,733 249,420 617,774 884,636 266,862 70%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2017 EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
September 2017 Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 86,175$ 299,555$ 213,380$ 29%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 52,846 216,733 163,887 24%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT - - - 0%
e. SUPPLIES 2,125 4,800 2,675 44%
f. CONTRACTUAL 53,000 456,920 403,920 12%
g. CONSTRUCTION - 0%
h. OTHER 28,578 50,813 22,235 56%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 222,725$ 1,028,821$ 806,096$ 22%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 14,702 62,557 47,855 24%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 237,427$ 1,091,378$ 853,951$ 22%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)31,710$ 272,845$ 241,135$ 12%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP
September 2017 Expenditures
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Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Actual Budget Budget YTD
Expenditures
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 34,512 29,859 21,804 86,175 299,555 213,380 29%
Temporary 1013 - - - - - -
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)34,512 29,859 21,804 86,175 299,555 213,380 29%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS (Object Class 6b)
Fringe Benefits 21,278 17,513 14,056 52,846 216,733 163,887 24%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)21,278 17,513 14,056 52,846 216,733 163,887 24%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies - 6 55 61 1,000 939 6%
2. Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies - 40 - 40 1,200 1,160 3%
4. Other Supplies
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Comp Replacemnt - 1,089 - 1,089 1,200 111 91%
Miscellaneous Supplies - - - - 100 100 0%
Household Supplies 927 5 3 936 1,300 364 72%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)927 1,140 58 2,125 4,800 2,675 44%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)- - - - 12,000 12,000 0%
8. Other Contracts - - - - 312,000 312,000 0%
Contra Costa Child Care Council - - - - 20,000 20,000 0%
First Baptist (20 slots x $450)- - - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Child Outcome Planning and Administration (COPA/Nulinx)- 33,000 20,000 53,000 109,920 56,920 48%
Enhancement/wrap-around HS slots with State CD Prog.- - - - - -
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)- 33,000 20,000 53,000 456,920 403,920 12%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
2. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases 2,272 1,284 1,204 4,760 3,800 (960) 125%
(Rents & Leases/Other Income)- - - - - -
4. Utilities, Telephone 241 1,266 1,703 3,210 4,000 790 80%
5. Building and Child Liability Insurance - - - - - -
6. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy - 434 711 1,145 1,400 255 82%
8. Local Travel (54 cents per mile)174 510 17 702 4,200 3,498 17%
13. Parent Services - - - - - - 0%
Parent Activities (Sites, PC, BOS luncheon) & Appreciation - - - - - -
Child Care/Mileage Reimbursement - - - - - -
14. Accounting & Legal Services
Legal (County Counsel)- - - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Auditor Controllers - - - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies - 134 134 269 1,000 731 27%
15. Publications/Advertising/Printing - - - - - -
Outreach/Printing - - - - 400 400
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)- - - - - -
16. Training or Staff Development
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC)- - - - - -
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA11 10,364 4,353 29 14,746 25,907 11,161 57%
17. Other - -
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair - 11 676 688 4,000 3,312 17%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental 1,276 6 1,187 2,468 3,000 532 82%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)- 352 238 590 1,106 516 53%
h. OTHER (6h)14,328 8,351 5,899 28,578 50,813 22,235 56%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)71,045 89,863 61,816 222,725 1,028,821 806,096 22%
j. INDIRECT COSTS - 8,994 5,708 14,702 62,557 47,855 24%
k. TOTALS - ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 71,045 98,857 67,524 237,427 1,091,378 853,951 22%
Non-federal Match In-Kind - 14,829 16,881 31,710 272,845 241,135 12%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP
September 2017 Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 76,560$ 859,703$ 783,143$ 9%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 49,528 655,766 606,238 8%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT 388 225,000 224,612 0%
e. SUPPLIES 29,029 382,500 353,471 8%
f. CONTRACTUAL 9,375 1,559,100 1,549,725 1%
g. CONSTRUCTION - 0%
h. OTHER 15,411 681,655 666,244 2%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 180,291$ 4,363,724$ 4,183,433$ 4%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 15,578 183,117 167,539 9%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 195,869$ 4,546,841$ 4,350,972$ 4%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)7,192$ 1,136,710$ 1,129,518$ 1%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP #2
September 2017 Expenditures
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Jun-17 Sep-17 Actual Budget Budget YTD
Expenditures
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 24,236 52,324 76,560 759,356 682,796 10%
Temporary 1013 - - - 100,347 100,347 0%
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)24,236 52,324 76,560 859,703 783,143 9%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS (Object Class 6b)- -
Fringe Benefits 14,651 34,877 49,528 655,766 606,238 8%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)14,651 34,877 49,528 655,766 606,238 8%
d. EQUIPMENT (Object Class 6d)
1. Office Equipment - 388 388 125,000 124,612 0%
2. Vehicle Purchase - - - 100,000 100,000 0%
d. EQUIPMENT (Object Class 6d)- 388 388 225,000 224,612 0%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies - 18 18 2,000 1,982 1%
2. Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies 24,158 3,118 27,275 262,000 234,725 10%
3. Other Supplies - - -
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Comp Replacemnt - 1,724 1,724 12,000 10,276 14%
Health/Safety Supplies - - - 105,500 105,500 0%
Miscellaneous Supplies - - - 500 500 0%
Household Supplies - 13 13 500 487 3%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)24,158 4,872 29,029 382,500 353,471 8%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)- - - 18,000 18,000 0%
1. Health/Disabilities Services - - - - -
Health Consultant - - - 19,500 19,500 0%
2. Training & Technical Assistance - PA11 - - - - -
Interaction - - - 10,000 10,000 0%
Josephine Lee - - - 30,000 30,000 0%
UCSF Benioff 9,375 - 9,375 21,600 12,225 43%
3. Other Contracts
Crossroads (20 slots x 12 x $500)- - - 120,000 120,000 0%
Martinez EEE (16 slots x 12 x $500)- - - 96,000 96,000 0%
Loss of Subsidy - - - 194,000 194,000 0%
Child Outcome Planning and Administration (COPA/Nulinx)- - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Enhancement EHS slots with State Child Dev. Program - - - 1,047,000 1,047,000 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)9,375 - 9,375 1,559,100 1,549,725 1%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)- -
1. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases - 230 230 36,000 35,770 1%
2. Utilities, Telephone - 78 78 5,000 4,922 2%
3. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy - 102 102 433,300 433,198 0%
4. Local Travel (54 cents per mile)29 219 248 7,000 6,752 4%
5. Parent Services - - -
Parent Conference Registration - PA11 - - - 1,000 1,000 0%
PC Orientation, Trainings, Materials & Translation - PA11 - - - 5,000 5,000 0%
Policy Council Activities - - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Parent Activities (Sites, PC, BOS luncheon) & Appreciation - - - 3,200 3,200 0%
Child Care/Mileage Reimbursement - - - 1,600 1,600 0%
6. Accounting & Legal Services - - -
Audit - - - 500 500 0%
Auditor Controllers - - - 500 500 0%
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies - 425 425 2,500 2,075 17%
7. Publications/Advertising/Printing - - -
Outreach/Printing - 172 172 1,000 828 17%
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)- 243 243 1,000 757 24%
8. Training or Staff Development - - -
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC)- 456 456 22,108 21,652 2%
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA116,175 6,085 12,260 60,500 48,240 20%
9. Other - - -
Site Security Guards - - 2,000 2,000 0%
Dental/medical Services - - 500 500 0%
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair - - - 7,800 7,800 0%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental - 738 738 6,000 5,262 12%
Health and Safety Improvements - - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)205 254 459 79,147 78,688 1%
h. OTHER (6h)6,409 9,002 15,411 681,655 666,244 2%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)78,827 101,464 180,291 4,363,724 4,183,433 4%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 9,679 5,899 15,578 183,117 167,539 9%
k. TOTALS - ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 88,506 107,362 195,869 4,546,841 4,350,972 4%
Non-federal Match In-Kind - 7,192 7,192 1,136,710 1,129,518 1%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP #2
September 2017 Expenditures
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CSBG and Weatherization Programs
Year-to-Date Expenditures
As of September 30, 2017
1.2017 LIHEAP WX
Contract # 17B-3005
Term: Oct. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2017
Amount: WX $ 963,937
Total Contract 963,937$
Expenditures (456,999)
Balance 506,938$
Expended 47%
2.2017 LIHEAP ECIP/EHA 16
Contract # 17B-3005
Term: Oct. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2017
Amount: EHA 16 $ 876,184
Total Contract 876,184$
Expenditures (690,131)
Balance 186,053$
Expended 79%
4.2017 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG)
Contract # 17F-2007
Term: Jan. 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Amount: $ 846,479
Total Contract 846,479$
Expenditures (498,369)
Balance 348,110$
Expended 59%
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Authorized Users
C. Rand, Bureau Dir xxxx8798
Month:September 2017 K. Mason, Div Mgr xxxx2364
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C. Johnson, AD xxxx0220
J. Rowley, AD xxxx2391
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R. Radeva, PSA III xxxx1899
Corporate Acct. Number xxxx5045
Acct. code Stat. Date Card Account #Amount Program Purpose/Description
2100 09/22/17 xxxx1907 104.24 Indirect Admin Costs Office Exp
2100 09/22/17 xxxx8798 16.96 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Office Exp
2100 09/22/17 xxxx3838 478.25 HS Parent Services Office Exp
2100 09/22/17 xxxx1899 50.04 HS Basic Grant Office Exp
2100 09/22/17 xxxx1899 50.05 EHS Basis Grant Office Exp
2100 09/22/17 xxxx0220 176.04 Child Care Svs Program Office Exp
2100 09/22/17 xxxx5045 2.00 Indirect Admin Costs Office Exp
877.58
2102 09/22/17 xxxx8798 995.63 HS Basic Grant Books, Periodicals
2102 09/22/17 xxxx8798 995.62 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Books, Periodicals
1,991.25
2132 09/22/17 xxxx1907 106.50 HS Basic Grant Minor Computer Equip
2132 09/22/17 xxxx1907 34.99 Indirect Admin Costs Minor Computer Equip
141.49
2150 09/22/17 xxxx2423 (32.64) Child Nutrition Food Services Food
(32.64)
2200 09/22/17 xxxx2423 650.00 Bayo Vista Site Costs Memberships
2200 09/22/17 xxxx2391 200.00 EHS-Child Care Partnership Memberships
850.00
2303 09/22/17 xxxx4959 919.40 Comm. Svc Block Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 09/22/17 xxxx1907 5.41 Head Start T & TA Other Travel Employees
2303 09/22/17 xxxx1907 3.60 EHS T & TA Other Travel Employees
2303 09/22/17 xxxx2364 22.80 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 09/22/17 xxxx2364 15.20 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
2303 09/22/17 xxxx1899 297.51 EHS-Child Care Partnership Other Travel Employees
2303 09/22/17 xxxx1899 0.51 EHS-Child Care Partnership Other Travel Employees
1,264.43
2467 09/22/17 xxxx4959 113.69 HS Basic Grant Training & Registration
2467 09/22/17 xxxx4959 8.21 EHS-Child Care Partnership Training & Registration
2467 09/22/17 xxxx4959 105.47 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Training & Registration
2467 09/22/17 xxxx2364 95.09 HS Basic Grant Training & Registration
2467 09/22/17 xxxx2364 63.40 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Training & Registration
2467 09/22/17 xxxx1899 199.00 EHS-Child Care Partnership Training & Registration
584.86
2477 09/22/17 xxxx1907 10.97 HS Basic Grant Educational Supplies
2477 09/22/17 xxxx2423 69.88 Brookside Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 09/22/17 xxxx2423 21.99 Verde Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 09/22/17 xxxx3838 14.73 Balboa Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 09/22/17 xxxx2391 522.43 EHS-Child Care Partnership Educational Supplies
640.00
2479 09/22/17 xxxx1899 424.00 Indirect Admin Costs Other Special Dpmtal Exp
424.00
2490 09/22/17 xxxx4959 54.02 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Misc Services/Supplies
2490 09/22/17 xxxx4959 32.41 EHS Basis Grant Misc Services/Supplies
2490 09/22/17 xxxx4959 21.61 EHS-Child Care Partnership Misc Services/Supplies
2490 09/22/17 xxxx1907 25.60 Crescent Park Site Costs Misc Services/Supplies
2490 09/22/17 xxxx2364 33.37 HS Basic Grant Misc Services/Supplies
167.01
Total 6,907.98
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
SUMMARY CREDIT CARD EXPENDITURE
Agency: Community Services Bureau
10/30/2017
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OCTOBER 2017 – COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU PRESCHOOL MENU
MEATLESS MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Apple
⅓ c. Corn Chex Cereal
LUNCH
½ ea. SUNBUTTER & JELLY
½ oz. Mozzarella Cheese
¼ c. Vegetable Soup
1 ea. Fresh Kiwi
1 sl. Whole Wheat Bread
PM SNACK
1 pkg. Fish Crackers
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
3
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Strawberries
⅓ c. Cheerios
LUNCH
1 ea. CHICKEN CHALUPAS
(refried beans & cheese)
¼ c. Lettuce & Tomatoes/Sour Cream
¼ c. Fresh Pear
1 ea. Whole Grain Corn Tortilla
PM SNACK
1 pkg. Graham Crackers
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
4 BREAKFAST
1 ea. Fresh Banana
½ ea. Whole Wheat Bagel/Cream Cheese
LUNCH
⅜ c. PINTO BEANS
¼ c. Spinach Salad With Cranberries
¼ c. Fresh Apple
1 sq. Whole Grain Mexicali Cornbread
PM SNACK
2 pkgs. Whole Grain Wheat Crackers
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
1 tbsp. Hummus
5
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Orange
½ ea. Whole Wheat English Muffin With Cinnamon
LUNCH
1 c. CHILI RICE
(ground turkey, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, corn, &
brown rice)
¼ c. Fresh Pear
PM SNACK
⅛ c. Low-Fat Plain Yogurt
½ c. Diced Peaches/Pineapple
6
BREAKFAST
1 ea. Fresh Banana
⅓ c. Cornflake Cereal
LUNCH
1 oz. TURKEY HAM & ½ oz. SWISS CHEESE
(Mayo & Mustard Dressing)
¼ c. Broccoli Florets With Ranch Dressing
1 sl. Fresh Cantaloupe
1 sl. Whole Wheat Bread
PM SNACK
1 pkg. Animal Crackers
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
9
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Orange
⅓ c. All Bran Cereal
LUNCH
½ c. BLACK BEAN CHILI
¼ c. Baby Carrots (No Dressing)
¼ c. Fresh Strawberries
5 ea. Whole Grain Corn Tortilla Chips
PM SNACK
2 pkg. Whole Grain Wheat Crackers
½ oz. Cheddar Cheese Stick
10
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Apple
⅓ c. Rice Chex Cereal
LUNCH
½ c. TURKEY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
1 sl. Honey Dew Melon
PM SNACK
1 ea. Fresh Banana
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
11
BREAKFAST
½ c. Pineapple Tidbits
½ ea. 100 % Whole Wheat Bagel/Cream Cheese
LUNCH
1-serv. CHICKEN CHILAQUILES WITH
WHOLE GRAIN CORN TORTILLA
¼ c. Jicama Sticks
¼ c. Mango Chunks
PM SNACK
½ c. Fresh Apple
1 tbsp. Sunbutter
12
BREAKFAST
1 ea. Fresh Banana
⅓ c. Corn Chex Cereal
LUNCH
⅜ c. CAJUN RED BEANS
¼ c. Spring Salad Mix With Italian Dressing
¼ c. Fresh Peach
¼ c. Brown Rice
PM SNACK
½ c. Broccoli Florets & Bell Pepper Strips/Ranch Dressing
6 ea. Wheat Thin Crackers
13 BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Strawberries
¼ c. Low-Fat Plain Yogurt/Granola
LUNCH
1 ea. CRUNCHY HAWAIIAN CHICKEN WRAP
(diced chicken, broccoli, carrots, pineapple, & spinach)
1 sl. Fresh Cantaloupe
1 sl. Whole Wheat Bread
PM SNACK
⅓ c. Lets Go Fishing Trail Mix
(corn chex, pretzels, fish & cheese crackers)
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
16
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Pear
⅓ c. Rice Chex Cereal
LUNCH
¾ c.VEGETABLE CHILI
(kidney beans, tomatoes, bulgur wheat, yogurt, &
cheddar cheese)
1 ea. Fresh Kiwi
1 ea. Whole Wheat Tortilla
PM SNACK
2 pkgs. WheatWorth Crackers
Cottage Cheese with Crush Pinapple
17
BREAKFAST
½ c. Unsweetened Applesauce
½ ea. Whole Wheat English Muffin/Sunbutter
LUNCH
⅜ c. CHICKEN CURRY CASSEROLE WITH
BROWN RICE
(diced chicken, carrots, celery, onion, yogurt, brown rice)
¼ c. Spinach Salad
¼ c. Fresh Peach
PM SNACK
½ c. Tomato & Zucchini Salad/Italian Dressing
6 ea. Wheat Thin Crackers
18
BREAKFAST
1 ea. Fresh Banana
⅓ c. Kix Cereal
LUNCH
1½ oz. TURKEY TACOS WITH CHEESE
¼ c. Shredded Lettuce & Tomatoes
¼ c. Mango Chunks
2 ea. Whole Grain Mini Corn Tortilla
PM SNACK
1 ea. Fresh Orange
1 ea. Hard Boiled Egg
19
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Strawberries
½ sl. Whole Wheat Cinnamon Bread
LUNCH
⅜ c. SEASONED BLACKEYE PEAS
¼ c. Mixed Salad Greens/Raspberry Dressing
¼ c. Fresh Orange
1 sq. Whole Wheat Cornbread (homemade)
PM SNACK
½ c. Cucumbers & Carrot Sticks/Dill Scallion Dip
2 pkgs. Wheat Crackers
20 BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Plum
⅓ c. Cheerios
LUNCH
1 oz. ROASTED TURKEY & ½ oz. CHEESE
(Mayo & Mustard Dressing)
¼ c. Leafy Green Lettuce & Tomato Slice
¼ c. Fresh Apple
½ ea. Whole Wheat Bun
PM SNACK – ANTS ON A LOG
¼ c. Celery Sticks
1 tbsp. Sunbutter (Raisins)
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
23
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Apple
⅓ c. Corn Chex Cereal
LUNCH
1 c. *CHEESY QUINOA & VEGETABLES
(broccoli & shredded carrots)
¼ c. Fresh Strawberries
PM SNACK
½ ea. Raisin Bread
1 tbsp. Sunbutter
24 BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Orange
½ ea. Whole Wheat Bagel/Cream Cheese
LUNCH
1 ½ oz. BBQ TURKEY
¼ c. Spinach Salad/Raspberry Dressing
¼ c. Fresh Plum
½ ea. Whole Wheat Hamburger Bun
PM SNACK - VEGGIE WRAP
1 ea. Whole Wheat Tortilla
½ c. Baby Spinach & Shredded Carrots
1 tbsp. Hummus
25
BREAKFAST
½ c. Pineapple Chunks
½ ea. Whole Wheat English Muffin/Sunbutter
LUNCH
1 c. *JAMMIN JAMBALAYA
(diced chicken, tomatoes, okra & brown rice)
¼ c. Rainbow Cabbage Slaw
1 sl. Fresh Cantaloupe
PM SNACK
½ c. Fresh Apple
½ oz. Cheddar Cheese Slice
26
BREAKFAST
1 ea. Fresh Banana
⅓ c. Cornflake Cereal
LUNCH
1 ea. MEXICAN PIZZA
(refried beans, tomato paste, salsa, & mozzarella cheese)
¼ c. Jicma Sticks
¼ c. Fresh Peach
1 ea. Whole Wheat Tortilla
PM SNACK
½ c. Broccoli & Cauilfower Florets/Ranch Dressing
6 ea. Hard Pretzels
27
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Plum
½ sl. Whole Wheat Cinnamon Toast
LUNCH
1½ ozs. TUNA SALAD
¼ c. Baby Carrots (No Dressing)
¼ c. Fresh Strawberries
1 sl. Whole Wheat Bread
PM SNACK
¼ c. Homemade Pico De Gallo
5 ea. Whole Grain Corn Tortilla Chips
½ c. 1% Low-Fat Milk
30
BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Orange
⅓ c. All Bran Cereal
LUNCH
⅜ c. CUBAN BLACK BEANS
¼ c. Carrot & Pineapple Salad
1 ea. Fresh Kiwi
¼ c. Brown Rice
PM SNack
2 pkgs. Ritz Crackers
1 tbsp. Sunbutter
31 BREAKFAST
½ c. Fresh Apple
⅓ c. Kix Cereal
LUNCH
1 oz. TURKEY HAM & ½ oz. CHEDDAR CHEESE
(Mayo & Mustard Dressing)
¼ c. Sweet Potato Fries
¼ c. Fresh Pear
1 sl. Whole Wheat Bread
PM SNACK
½ c. Zucchini & Tomatoes
⅛ c. Cottage Cheese Dip
ALL BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVED WITH
1% LOW-FAT MILK
*Indicates vegetable included in main dish
WATER IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE DAY
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated Area of
Contra Costa County (Framework), reflecting changes requested by the Board on October 24, 2017, and
1.
DIRECT the Director of the Department of Conservation and Development to implement Public Outreach Plan
to solicit public input on the Framework.
2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Preparation of regulations on the commercial cultivation, distribution, transport, storage, manufacturing, processing,
and sale of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products, and of adult-use cannabis and adult-use cannabis
products, as authorized by the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, and on cultivation for
personal use, is expected to cost approximately $100,000 to $150,000 in staff time and consulting fees.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jamar Stamps, (925)
674-7832
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Ruben Hernandez , Aruna Bhat, Kristine Solseng
C. 82
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated Area and Public Outreach Plan.
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BACKGROUND:
On October 24, 2017, the Board received presentations from County staff and consultants on the development of
cannabis regulations, financial analysis and the Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in
the Unincorporated Area of Contra Costa County (“Draft Framework”). The Board provided input on the Draft
Framework for staff to incorporate and indicated the importance of public input. This Board Order includes a
revised Draft Framework (Exhibit A (clean version) and Exhibit B (track changes version)).
The Board also provided guidance on public outreach. Based on that input staff developed a draft Public Outreach
Plan (Exhibit C). The Draft Framework, once approved, will be used in future public outreach efforts. Staff will
also offer field visits for Board Members.
On October 24, the Board requested that staff confirm the following:
Maximum number of cannabis plants.
Under state law, the maximum number of cannabis plants that may be cultivated for personal use is six. State law
requires that local agencies allow up to six cannabis plants to be cultivated indoors at a private residence, or inside
a fully-enclosed and secured accessory structure to a private residence located on the grounds of the private
residence, subject to any reasonable regulations the local agency may enact. A local agency may, but is not
required to, allow outdoor cultivation at a private residence. (H&S Code, § 11362.2.) Accordingly, Ordinance No.
2017-24, adopted by the Board on October 24, allows six or fewer cannabis plants to be cultivated indoors at a
private residence, or inside a fully-enclosed and secured accessory structure to a private residence located on the
grounds of the private residence. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited under the ordinance.
Under state medical cannabis laws, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may maintain no more than six
mature or 12 immature cannabis plants per qualified patient. (H&S Code, § 11362.77.) A local agency may allow
the cultivation of cannabis plants for medical purposes, but the courts have held that a local agency may also ban
this type of cultivation. Under Ordinance No. 2017-24, the indoor cultivation of six or fewer cannabis plants may
be for personal use or medical purposes.
Eligibility for grant funding .
Local agencies may regulate or ban commercial cultivation of cannabis, personal outdoor cultivation of cannabis,
and the retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products. If a local agency bans all commercial cultivation, personal
outdoor cultivation of cannabis, or the retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products, the agency is not eligible for
state grants to assist with law enforcement, fire protection, or other local programs addressing public health and
safety associated with the implementation of Proposition 64. (R&T Code, § 34019.) Staff will follow development
of the regulations concerning the grant program to learn the details of how the state will interpret and enforce
these provisions.
Voter approval of cannabis tax in unincorporated area.
Counties are authorized to impose a tax on the privilege of cultivating, manufacturing, producing, process,
preparing, storing providing, donating, selling, or distributing marijuana or marijuana products. (R&T Code, §
34021.5.) If a county establishes a tax on one or more of those activities, the tax is imposed on state licensees. The
Board of Supervisors by ordinance sets the tax rate and specifies the activities subject to the tax. The tax may be
imposed for general governmental purposes or for purposes specified in the ordinance. If the Board specifies that
the tax applies in the unincorporated area, then the electorate voting on the tax would be registered voters in the
unincorporated area.
Information on cannabis transaction limits in other states.
Contra Costa Health Services has prepared a table comparing state limits on cannabis transactions (Exhibit D).
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not act in the affirmative on the above recommendations, County staff will not disseminate the
Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated Area of Contra Costa County and the Public
Outreach Plan will not be implemented.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A - Preliminary Cannabis Regulatory Framework 11-14-17 clean version
Attachment 1 to Exhibit A-Preliminary Maps
Attachment 2 to Exhibit A - Report from Health Services
Exhibit B - Preliminary Cannabis Regulatory Framework 11-14-17 compared to 10-24-17
Exhibit C- Draft Public Outreach
Exhibit D - Comparison of State Limits on Cannabis Transactions
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Exhibit A
PRELIMINARY WORKING DRAFT
FRAMEWORK FOR
REGULATING CANNABIS IN THE
UNINCOPORATED AREA OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
November 14, 2017
PREPARED FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BY
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 674-7775
(NOTE: Yellow highlighted text marks ideas or components in an early stage of formulation and on which
public input would be particularly appreciated.)
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Contra Costa County
Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis
October 24, 2017
1
I. Introduction
In response to California voter approval of Proposition 64 (Adult Use of Marijuana Act) in
November 2016, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has directed the County staff1,
to initiate the process of preparing regulations for the establishment of commercial cannabis
businesses in the unincorporated areas of the County. The regulations will also address
cultivation of cannabis for personal use at home.
This working draft document is intended to provide an overview of potential cannabis
regulations being formulated for the unincorporated areas of the County, including aspects
still very far from being settled, based on guidance from the County Board of Supervisors at
the April 25, July 18, and October 24, 2017 meetings. This document is being used to solicit
further detailed public input on this matter.
In addition to preparation of land use and health regulations for commercial cannabis uses,
the Board has also initiated the process of analyzing and preparing a potential taxing program
for the various commercial cannabis uses. It is anticipated that no commercial cannabis uses
would be authorized until such time as a cannabis tax ballot measure has been approved by
County voters. A County cannabis tax initiative could be considered by voters at the next
General Election in November 2018, so regulations permitting commercial cannabis uses are
not expected to become effective until that time at the earliest.
No decision has been made by the Board on the regulatory framework contemplated in this
document. Currently, and unless or until new regulations are approved by the Board of
Supervisors, the commercial cultivation, distribution, storage, manufacturing, processing, and
sale of medical cannabis and adult use cannabis and the outdoor cultivation of cannabis for
personal use are prohibited within the unincorporated areas of the County.
II. Types of Commercial Cannabis Uses Under Consideration
The County is considering regulating and permitting the establishment of various commercial
cannabis uses. No decisions have been made and it is possible that some or all categories of
use will not be permitted. Types of use under consideration include:
1 Staff from the following County Departments have been involved: County Administrators Office, County Counsel, Sheriff’s
Office, District Attorney, Health Services Department (HSD), Probation, Treasurer‐Tax Collector, Agriculture, and Conservation
and Development (DCD). DCD is taking the lead with respect to developing land use regulations. HSD is taking the lead with
developing health regulations.
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Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis
October 24, 2017
2
Cultivation-Cultivation refers to the growing of cannabis for commercial use,
including artificial, mixed light and natural light cultivation (i.e. indoor, greenhouse
and outdoor).
Retail Sales/Delivery- Retail sales of cannabis refers to the sale of cannabis to retail
customers from a storefront that sells only cannabis products. Retail delivery refers
to deliveries from a storefront or other permitted site to customers.
Manufacturing/Processing- Involves the processing of cannabis or cannabis
products into various marketable forms, including edibles, oils, tinctures, etc. The
County may be well-positioned to attract and retain these types of businesses
because the County has significant industrial land and a strong industrial base.
Distribution Center- A cannabis distribution center refers to a site where cannabis
or cannabis products are warehoused and distributed to licensed cannabis retailers.
The retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products is not permitted from cannabis
distribution centers.
Testing- A cannabis testing facility is a facility where cannabis and cannabis products
are tested for potency, quality, and health and safety requirements.
III. Land Use Permitting Process
All applications for commercial cannabis uses are proposed to be subject to the County Land
use Permitting Process (Article 26-2.20 of County Code). Under the land use permitting process,
applications for all commercial cannabis uses would be subject to the following procedures:
Review of application for completeness.
Solicitation of comments from other County, State, and community
agencies/organizations.
Review of project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mailing of public hearing notice to all property owners within 300-feet of property
where use is proposed.
Public hearing before the County Zoning Administrator.
Discretionary decisions would be made by the County Zoning Administrator who
could approve or deny applications. Zoning Administrator decisions can be appealed
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October 24, 2017
3
to the County Planning Commission and decisions by the Planning Commission can
be appealed to the County Board of Supervisors.
Each permitted use would be subject to specific conditions intended to protect public health,
safety and welfare (further discussion of key examples of protections is provided below). The
permits would be subject to suspension or termination if performance standards are not met
or public health, safety or welfare was threatened. The regulations could incorporate automatic
expiration of cannabis permits after a set number of years and require re-approval of permits,
including a new application review process. Periodic permit review hearings or review
procedures could also be included.
It is important to note that additional permits from the County (as well as a state license) may
be required. For example, Environmental Health may require additional applications and
permits, consistent with the handling and sales of consumer goods (see Section IX). Building
permits may also be required.
IV. Potential Cap on Number of Permits
In order to help ensure the establishment of safe, orderly and accessible commercial cannabis
businesses, the Board may wish to consider placing a cap on the number of permits to be
issued for some or all of the commercial cannabis uses to be permitted. Establishment of a
“ramp-up” program where the cap on the number of permits is increased on an annual
basis may also be considered by the Board, which would enable enforcement needs and
community effects to be assessed and resource allocation to be adjusted in a deliberative
manner. Considerations on potential caps for each of the use types are as follows:
[[ULTIMATE OR INTERIM LIMIT, IF ANY, FOR EACH COMMERCIAL USE TO
BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD ]]
Commercial Cultivation- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (10?)-(50?)-(100?) (more?)]
permits for the commercial cultivation of cannabis, including indoor, mixed light
and outdoor cultivation.
Retail Sales- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (3?)-(6?)-(9?)-(12?) (more?)] permits for
the retail sale of commercial cannabis and cannabis products. For delivery-only
retail the cap could be increased or eliminated altogether.
Manufacturing- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (5?)-(10?)-(15?)-(20?) (more?)]
permits for manufacturing of cannabis and cannabis products. Given that the
County could have competitive advantages in the sectors of manufacturing,
distribution and testing, and that community impacts may be well addressed with
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October 24, 2017
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proper siting, staff suggests the Board consider a high (or no) ultimate cap on
these sectors (interim caps for a “ramp-up”may have merit).
Distribution Center- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (?)-(?)-(?)] permits for cannabis
and cannabis products distribution center.
Testing Facility- [No limit] OR a maximum of (?)-(?)-(?) permits for cannabis and
cannabis products testing facility.
V. Applicant Selection Process
As described in Section II, in order to ensure the establishment of safe and accessible
commercial cannabis uses, all applications for commercial cannabis uses would be subject to
the County’s land use permitting (LUP) process and any other applicable regulations (e.g.
Environmental Health permits and building permits). If the Board establishes ultimate or
interim caps on the number of businesses to be permitted for any use category (see Section
IV), the County will establish a selection process to determine how available permits will be
allocated. If a selection process is needed, the Board has expressed an interest in utilizing a
“request for proposal” (RFP) process and scoring system.
Utilizing the RFP and scoring process, the County would solicit proposals for establishment of
a commercial cannabis use. The proposals would be scored utilizing a pre-defined and
approved scoring system. The proposals with the highest scores would then be invited to
submit a formal land use permit application, the application would be processed under the
County LUP process and would be subject to denial, or conditional approval, by the County
Zoning Administrator, County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. If a permit was
denied, the highest ranked proposal just below the initial cut-off could be invited to apply until
the cap on permits is reached. The screening process could be done in phases. For instance,
the County could initially invite submission of concise and simple pre-proposals (less detailed
and costly to complete than full proposals), review and rank the pre-proposals, then invite the
proponents with the highest ranking pre-proposals to submit full proposals which would be
screened again to determine who would be invited to submit a formal land use permit
application (this is similar to some grant selection processes).
Please note, applications for a land use permit for commercial cannabis uses would only be
accepted for qualifying properties located within the appropriate zoning district and outside
of any approved buffer areas (see Sections VI and VII, below).
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VI. Eligible Locations
The County has prepared a matrix and Preliminary Cannabis Use Maps [include link to maps
here] identifying the zoning districts where specific commercial cannabis uses could be eligible
to apply for a discretionary permit. The draft matrix and maps are still under review by the
Board. The draft matrix is below. The draft maps are in an attachment.
CULTIVATION PROCCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
LEGEND Artificial
Light
Mixed
Light
Natural
Light
Distribution
Center Manufacturing Testing
Retail
Delivery
Only
Retail
StorefrontZONING
DISTRICT
Agricultural
Zoning
Districts (A‐ )
Land Use
Permit
Land
Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit Land Use Permit
Area‐Wide
Planned Unit
Development
(P‐1)
Land Use
Permit
Land
Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit Land Use Permit
Land
Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
Retail‐
Business (R‐B) Land Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
General
Commercial
(C)
Land Use
Permit Land Use Permit
Land
Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
Controlled
Manufacturing
(C‐M), Light
Industrial (L‐I),
Heavy
Industrial (H‐I)
Land Use
Permit
Land
Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit
Land Use
Permit Land Use Permit
Land
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retail
location
Note: Microbusinesses (operations that grow, process and sell cannabis products to retail
customers at a small-scale site) are also under consideration where cultivation is allowed.
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October 24, 2017
6
Properties with incompatible zoning could apply to be rezoned, but this is a long and complex
process requiring Board approval. Outside of the Area-Wide P-1 zoning districts that cover the
former Redevelopment Areas (and that may be eligible for cannabis uses per the above matrix),
other lands that are zoned P-1 (Planned Unit Development) could go through a process other
than rezoning to become eligible for cannabis uses if they have a compatible General Plan
designation. They could apply for a Development Plan modification to include a cannabis use
as an eligible use, which would require separate approval but not necessarily by the Board.
VII. Buffer Zones
In addition to being located within compatible zoning districts, commercial cannabis uses may
also be subject to buffer requirements in order to protect certain sensitive uses from potential
cannabis influence or to prevent cannabis businesses from being located to close to each other.
Under current State law a buffer of 600 feet is required between any cannabis business licensed
by the State and any K-12 school, day care center or youth center. A County ordinance may
increase this buffer distance. A County ordinance may also establish buffers between cannabis
businesses and other sensitive uses, such as parks.
For comparison purposes, the County Code currently restricts the establishment of new
tobacco retail establishments within 1,000 feet of any school, playground, park or library and
within 500 feet of any existing tobacco retailer.
Buffers for the County’s cannabis ordinance could range in distance. The appropriate distance
could be determined based on a variety of factors such as use, location, parcel size and type of
sensitive sites the County chooses to identify. The Preliminary Cannabis Use Maps [include link
to maps here] show two alternatives, one that includes 500 foot buffers from residential zoning
districts along with 1000 foot buffers from schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries,
drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters and one that includes the 1000-foot buffers but
omits the 500-foot buffers to residential zoning districts. Other buffer scenarios are being
considered.
VIII. Security and Nuisance Abatement Requirements
In order to ensure that commercial cannabis uses are operated in a safe and secure manner,
commercial uses are proposed to be subject to substantial security measures to be
incorporated into the regulations. Examples of security measures may include (the below are
examples only—many additional measures could be considered during development of the
detailed regulations):
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Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis
October 24, 2017
7
Require that cannabis establishments be constructed in a manner that minimizes odors
to surrounding uses, and promotes quality design and construction, and consistency
with the surrounding properties.
Require design measures and an enforceable security plan to ensure the applicant will
secure the premises twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Examples of
specific measures include: security cameras; background checks for employees;
establishing limited access areas accessible only to authorized personnel; storing all
finished cannabis products in a secured and locked room; preventing off-site impacts
to adjoining or near properties; and limiting the amount of cash on the premises.
Examples of operational conditions of approval include:
Requiring permitted facilities (other than retail space in storefronts) to be closed to the
general public; prohibiting transporter deliveries and pick-ups between the hours of, for
example, 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Odors shall be contained on the property on which the commercial cannabis activity is
located.
No production, distribution, storage, display or wholesale of cannabis and cannabis-
infused products shall be visible from the exterior of the building where the commercial
cannabis activity is being conducted.
IX. Public Health Safeguards
Contra Costa Health Services recommends that the Board adopt a local health ordinance that
establishes permitted activity, and the conditions under which consumer products which
contain cannabis can be manufactured and sold to consumers. Adopting a local health
ordinance will also allow county staff to inspect, regulate and enforce appropriate state and
local laws pertaining to the cannabis industry. The primary reasons for crafting a local
regulatory health ordinance are:
Provide authority for local environmental health staff to inspect and enforce the
numerous state laws pertaining to: i) the manufacturing of food and beverage products
that contain cannabis (termed “edible cannabis products”); and ii) the retail sale and
dispensing of cannabis products including, but not limited to, leaf, bud, edibles,
beverages, tinctures, candies, etc.
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October 24, 2017
8
Provide local authority to establish, inspect, and enforce additional rules and restrictions
on the manufacturing and sale of consumer products which contain cannabis.
Provide local authority to restrict use of cannabis in public places and smoking of
cannabis in multi-unit housing. Currently, the County has a second hand smoke
ordinance that bans the smoking of cannabis products in the unincorporated area of
the County in all of the same places where tobacco smoking is prohibited. In addition,
the County is poised to consider a revised ordinance that would add multi-unit
residences to the locations where both tobacco and cannabis smoking would be
prohibited. The current and proposed smoking prohibitions are inclusive of the use of
electronic smoking devices (vaping). In addition, the County could consider an outright
ban on the use of cannabis in any form at certain pubic events and venues.
Specific examples of the kinds of safeguards that are being considered for inclusion in new
regulations include the following:
Consider limiting the sale of edible cannabis products to those where dosing is a
maximum of 10mg THC/dose and packaged as a single dose. Consumers would be
allowed to purchase up to the limit allowed in state law.
Prohibit sale of flavored leaf and bud.
Consistent with recent legislation in Colorado, consider prohibiting the sale of edible
products that mimic the shape and appearance of animals, humans, or fruit, including
gummy bears.
Prohibit sale of flavored e-juices.
Prohibit all self-service vending of all cannabis and products which contain cannabis.
A report from Contra Costa Health Services with detailed recommendations and analysis of
health issues is available here [include link to the report originally provided by HSD to the
Board on October 24, 2017].
X. Cost Recovery
The County may consider establishing fees on cannabis businesses to cover County costs
associated with application review and monitoring compliance with permit conditions.
XI. Taxation
A ballot measure to seek approval for taxes on certain commercial cannabis uses is under
consideration. It is anticipated that no commercial cannabis uses would be authorized until
such time as a cannabis tax ballot measure has been approved by County voters. A County
cannabis tax initiative could be considered by voters at the next General Election in November
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Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis
October 24, 2017
9
2018. The tax measure could provide funding for a variety of public purposes, including but
not limited to enhanced public safety, improved public health, drug treatment and education,
and enhanced code enforcement capability.
XII. Personal Cultivation
In addition to providing comprehensive regulations for the establishment of commercial
cannabis uses, the County cannabis ordinance could also address cultivation for personal use.
Under current County cannabis regulations, limited indoor cultivation is permitted. The current
regulations for personal indoor cultivation has been provided below.
Indoor Personal Use Cultivation- Under the County’s current cannabis regulations, six
or fewer cannabis plants may be cultivated indoors at a private residence, or inside a
fully-enclosed and secured accessory structure to a private residence located on the
grounds of the private residence, if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The private residence or accessory structure, and all lighting, plumbing, and
electrical components used for cultivation, must comply with applicable zoning,
building, electrical, and plumbing codes and permitting requirements.
2. All living cannabis plants, and all cannabis in excess of 28.5 grams produced by
those plants, must be kept in a locked room and may not be visible from an
adjacent property, right-of-way, street, sidewalk, or other place accessible to the
public.
3. The private residence must be lawfully occupied by the person who cultivates the
cannabis plants within the private residence or within the accessory structure. If
the private residence is not owner-occupied, written permission from the owner
of the private residence must be obtained before cannabis plants may be
cultivated.
The final regulations could continue the current restrictions on cultivation for personal use or
they could be expanded to allow for limited outdoor cultivation for personal use and/or allow
for exceptions. Outdoor personal cultivation could raise more odor or security concerns with
neighbors but may be less expensive and use less energy. The County is also keeping an eye
on state regulations in this area as Proposition 64 prevents access to certain grant funds by
those local agencies that ban commercial cultivation, or personal outdoor cultivation, or retail
sales of cannabis, and the standards for enforcing these restrictions have not yet been defined.
Outdoor Personal Use Cultivation- Examples of restrictions on outdoor cultivation for
personal use that could be considered in lieu of outright prohibition include:
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Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis
October 24, 2017
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1. Not more than three marijuana plants are cultivated outdoors at one time.
2. The plants are not visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent parcel.
3. No part of the plants being cultivated are within five feet of any property line.
Discretionary permit process could be considered to allow for exceptions to
limitations on personal cultivation. The Board could consider whether the limitations
on personal cultivation are hard and fast limits with no exceptions or whether to allow
a discretionary permit process to enable certain specified exceptions. For instance,
outdoor personal cultivation could be permitted or denied through such a process. The
process would require notification to neighbors and a public hearing and decisions
would be appealable.
XIII. Enforcement
In order to ensure the orderly establishment of commercial cannabis uses and to prevent and
discourage the establishment of unregulated cannabis uses, robust enforcement capacity
should be a component of the regulatory program. County staff is working to more fully
explore the most effective enforcement mechanisms and to better identify enforcement roles
and resource needs.
XIV. Additional sections?
Additional sections may be added to address other aspects of the potential regulations
deemed important to include in a summary document such as this Framework.
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Walnut Creek
Richmond
Antioch
Concord
Oakley
Danville
Pittsburg
Hercules
Orinda
Pinole
Lafayette
Martinez
San Ramon
Walnut Creek
Brentwood
Moraga
Pleasant Hill
Clayton
El Cerrito
San Pablo
Map1A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapUnincorporated Contra Costa County Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
!Child Care Facilities
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
µ11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 429
Walnut Creek
Richmond
Antioch
Concord
Oakley
Danville
Pittsburg
Hercules
Orinda
Pinole
Lafayette
Martinez
San Ramon
Walnut Creek
Brentwood
Moraga
Pleasant Hill
Clayton
El Cerrito
San Pablo
Map1B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapUnincorporated Contra Costa County
!Child Care Facilities
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
µ11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 430
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Map2A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 1 20.5 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable Energy Sustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapAlamo and Diablo Areas
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Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 1 20.5 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapAlamo Area
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 432
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PittsburgPower Plant
Allied/GeneralChemical
ChippsIsland
MallardIsland
Diablo CreekGolf Course
UnitedSportsmen
Delta ViewGolf Course
Map3A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.75 1.50.375 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardomg limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapBay Point Area
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MallardReservoir
Military OceanTerminal Concord
PittsburgPower Plant
Allied/GeneralChemical
ChippsIsland
MallardIsland
Diablo CreekGolf Course
UnitedSportsmen
Delta ViewGolf Course
Map3B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.75 1.50.375 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardomg limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapBay Point Area
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BethelIsland
Dutch Slough
JerseyIsland
HollandTract
ShermanIsland
Dutch SloughTidal Marsh Restoration
The Golf Clubat Bethel Island
BigBreak
Map4A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.65 1.30.325 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limit onnumber of employees/trip outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapBethel Island Area Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 435
BethelIsland
Dutch Slough
JerseyIsland
HollandTract
Dutch SloughTidal Marsh Restoration
The Golf Clubat Bethel Island
BigBreak
Map4B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.65 1.30.325 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limit onnumber of employees/trip outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapBethel Island Area
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 436
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Sycamore Valley RegionalOpen Space Preserve
DiabloCountry Club
Lakeside Courseat Blackhawk
Falls Courseat Blackhawk
Map5A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.7 1.40.35 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits onnumber of employees/tripoutside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapBlackhawk Area Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 437
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DANVILLE
Sycamore Valley RegionalOpen Space Preserve
DiabloCountry Club
Lakeside Courseat Blackhawk
Falls Courseat Blackhawk
Map5B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.7 1.40.35 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits onnumber of employees/tripoutside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapBlackhawk Area
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 438
DiscoveryBay
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Walnut BlvdByron HwyPreliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapByron Area
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 6A Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 439
DiscoveryBay
Byron
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Walnut BlvdByron HwyPreliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapByron Area
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 6B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 440
Contra CostaCentre
PG&EPipeline Facility
CountrywoodShopping Center
Seven HillsSchool
Crossroadsat Pleasant Hill
Palmer Schoolfor Boys and Girls
Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa CentreBART Station
YgnacioPlaza
BrandmanUniversity
Iron Horse Trail
Heather FarmPark
WaldenPark
Len HesterPark
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Geary Rd
Oak Park Blvd
Treat BlvdN Main StOak RdPreliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapContra Costa Centre Area
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0 0.15 0.30.075 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 7A
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential ZoningParcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 441
Contra CostaCentre
PG&EPipeline Facility
CountrywoodShopping Center
Seven HillsSchool
Crossroadsat Pleasant Hill
Palmer Schoolfor Boys and Girls
Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa CentreBART Station
YgnacioPlaza
BrandmanUniversity
Iron Horse Trail
Heather FarmPark
WaldenPark
Len HesterPark
Diablo HillsGolf Course
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Geary Rd
Oak Park Blvd
Treat BlvdN Main StOak RdPreliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapContra Costa Centre Area
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0 0.15 0.30.075 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 7B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 442
Discovery Bay BlvdÄÅ4Sellers AveByron HwyDelta Rd
Sunset Rd
Chestnut St
Balfour Rd
Marsh Creek Rd
Brentwood Blvd
Byron HwyDiscoveryBay
Old River
Knightsen
Dredgers Cut
Indian Slough
Holland CutRoosevelt Cut
BaconIsland
HollandTract
PalmTract
OrwoodTract
VealeTract
VictoriaIsland
ByronTract
AgriculturalCore
WoodwardIsland
FayIsland
RhodeIslandDutch SloughTidal Marsh Restoration
Discovery BayCountry Club
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapDiscovery Bay and Knightsen Areas
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0 0.75 1.50.375 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 8A
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential ZoningParcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 443
Discovery Bay BlvdÄÅ4Sellers AveByron HwyDelta Rd
Sunset Rd
Chestnut St
Balfour Rd
Marsh Creek Rd
Brentwood Blvd
Byron HwyDiscoveryBay
Old River
Knightsen
Dredgers Cut
Indian Slough
Holland CutRoosevelt Cut
BaconIsland
HollandTract
PalmTract
OrwoodTract
VealeTract
VictoriaIsland
ByronTract
AgriculturalCore
WoodwardIsland
FayIsland
RhodeIslandDutch SloughTidal Marsh Restoration
Discovery BayCountry Club
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapDiscovery Bay and Knightsen Areas
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0 0.75 1.50.375 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 8B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
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HilltopMall
Rolling HillsMemorial Park
St JosephCemetery
PinolePark
Wildcat CanyonRegional Park
Sobrante RidgeRegional Preserve
Kennedy GroveRegional Recreation Area
Map9A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.65 1.30.325 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapEl Sobrante Area Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 445
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PINOLE
Contra CostaCollege (West)
HilltopMall
Rolling HillsMemorial Park
St JosephCemetery
PinolePark
Wildcat CanyonRegional Park
Sobrante RidgeRegional Preserve
Kennedy GroveRegional Recreation Area
Map9B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.65 1.30.325 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapEl Sobrante Area
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 446
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0 0.15 0.30.075 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 10A
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential ZoningParcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 447
Ar
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Santa Fe AveArl
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ALBANY
PG&E Power LineBuffer
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapKensington Area
µ
0 0.15 0.30.075 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 10B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 448
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MtView
MallardReservoir
MARTINEZ
ShellRefinery
CA State Riding and Hiking Trail
MartinezGun Club
Map11A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.4 0.80.2 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapUnincorporated Martinez and Clyde Areas Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 449
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VineHill
MtView
MallardReservoir
MARTINEZ
ShellRefinery
CA State Riding and Hiking Trail
MartinezGun Club
Map11B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.4 0.80.2 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapUnincorporated Martinez and Clyde Areas
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 450
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PINOLE
Pinole PointBusiness Park
Point PinoleRegional Shoreline
RichmondGolf Course
San PabloBay
Map12A
City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.45 0.90.225 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapMontalvin Manor, Bay View, and Tara Hills Area Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 451
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Point PinoleRegional Shoreline
RichmondGolf Course
San PabloBay
Map12B
City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.45 0.90.225 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*Land Use Permit*
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapMontalvin Manor, Bay View, and Tara Hills Area
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 452
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Rumrill BlvdChesley Ave Giant RdFred Jackson WayRichmond PkwyNorthRichmond
West CountyLandfill
San PabloBay
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapNorth Richmond Area
µ
0 0.15 0.30.075 Miles
Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 13A
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential ZoningParcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 453
Richmond PkwyParr Blvd
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 13B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 454
Pacheco
Contra CostaTop Soil
BuchananField
AirportCenter
Central Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictWastewater Treatment Plant
Pleasant HillShopping Center
PachecoCemetery
Public WorksMaintenance Division
ConcordStation
Country SquareCenter
Animal ServicesMartinez Shelter
CaliforniaGrand Casino
California Highway PatrolContra Costa Area
Waterbird WayFueling Station
CCCFPDFire Station # 9
ConcordDMV
PachecoCommunity Center
PachecoStation
DVCPlaza
PG&E ImhoffSubstation
CCCSD FacilityBuffer
Buchanan FieldsGolf Course
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Testing
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Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
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Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 14A
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential ZoningParcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 455
Pacheco
Contra CostaTop Soil
BuchananField
AirportCenter
Central Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictWastewater Treatment Plant
Pleasant HillShopping Center
PachecoCemetery
Public WorksMaintenance Division
ConcordStation
Country SquareCenter
Animal ServicesMartinez Shelter
CaliforniaGrand Casino
California Highway PatrolContra Costa Area
Waterbird WayFueling Station
CCCFPDFire Station # 9
ConcordDMV
PachecoCommunity Center
PachecoStation
DVCPlaza
PG&E ImhoffSubstation
CCCSD FacilityBuffer
Buchanan FieldsGolf Course
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Testing
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Retail Delivery Only
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Only within ULL
Retail Storefront
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Map 14B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
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PortCosta
Rodeo
Crockett
HERCULES
Phillips 66Refinery
Philips 66Carbon Plant
C&H Pure CaneSugar Refinery
NorthshoreBusiness Park
Crockett HillsRegional Park
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City Limits
Parcels within 500 feet of Residential Zoning
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.75 1.50.375 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapRodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa Areas Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
11-14-17 BOS Minuttes 457
PortCosta
Rodeo
Crockett
HERCULES
Phillips 66Refinery
Philips 66Carbon Plant
C&H Pure CaneSugar Refinery
NorthshoreBusiness Park
Crockett HillsRegional Park
Carquinez StraitRegional ShorelineRodeo Creek Trail
San PabloBay
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Parker AveWi
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City Limits
Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
µ0 0.75 1.50.375 Miles
Map Created on 10/17/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regarding limitations on the number of permits issued and the process to select permitees.
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
CULTIVATION PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALESArtificial Light Natural LightMixed Light
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Testing
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply Sustainable Water Supply
Retail Delivery Only Retail Storefront
Maximum 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL Only within ULL Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from another retail location
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LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1), non-residential
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Manufacturing
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District orGeneral Plan Land Use Designation
Preliminary Cannabis Land Use Matrix and MapRodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa Areas
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Natural Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Testing
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Map 16A
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Sensitive Site and Residential Buffers
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Map Created on 10/5/2017 by Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
** See Staff Report for recommendations regardinglimitations on the number of permits issued and theprocess to select permitees.
PROCESSING AND MOVEMENT SALES
Maximum 22,000 sf:
Ag Districts: Max. 10,000 sf structure or in existing structure
Sustainable Water Supply
Max 2 acres
Greenhouse only in non-ag districts
Only within ULL
Cultivators may distribute own product to retailers
Distribution Center
Potential limits on number of employees/trips outside ULL
Only within ULL
Only within ULL
500 ft from aother retaillocation
Manufacturing
Key Considerations and Limitations by Use
Renewable EnergySustainable Water Supply
Land Use Permit*
LEGENDZONING DISTRICT
Agricultural Zoning Districts (A- )
Area Wide Planned Unit Development (P-1)
Retail- Business (R-B)
General Commercial (C)
Controlled Manufacturing (C-M), Light Industrial (L-1), Heaving Industrial (H-I)
Potential Sustainability Requirements
Artificial Light
CULTIVATION
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Mixed Light
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
Land Use Permit*
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Land Use Permit*
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Only within ULL
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Land Use Permit*
Map 16B Sensitive Site Buffers
Sensitive Sites include schools, community parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters.
Areas with Incompatible Zoning District or General Plan Land Use Designation
City Limits
NOTE: The information presented on this map is preliminary. It presents an estimate of which areas could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit if the County were to change its regulations to allow commercial cannabis uses according to the criteria described in the map legend. In partiucular, sensitive site data is from multiple agencies. Individual project applications may vary.
The County currently prohibits all commercial cannabis uses!"$
Parcels within 1,000 feet of a Sensitive Site
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Adult Use Recreational Marijuana – AUM (Prop 64)
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS)
Policy & Regulatory Considerations:
For October 24, 2017 Board Report
History
On July 18, 2017, the Board of Supervisors received a report on local policy and regulatory
considerations in the wake of voter approved Proposition 64 (Prop 64), which legalized adult
recreational use of marijuana. Prop 64 allows local city and county governments to permit or prohibit all
aspects of the commercial cannabis industry as well as apply local regulations over and above what state
law requires. Senate Bill 92, a budget trailer bill, codifies a number of regulatory requirements related
to cannabis and seeks to create a uniform regulatory framework between the medical and recreational
markets of the commercial cannabis industry. Under this framework, the state assumes the primary and
nearly exclusive role in regulating and enforcement, essentially abdicating local control back to the
state. This is one of the reasons it is important for local jurisdictions to consider adopting a local set of
land use and regulatory requirements. Doing so will allow the local jurisdiction to establish conditions
and permit the types of commercial activity it deems is in the best interest of the county as well as
provide the authority to inspect these operators and enforce those regulations.
Of particular interest to Contra Costa Health Services is the ability to locally regulate the manufacture
and sale of consumer products, especially edible products. While many aspects of local regulation may
be addressed through land use rules, Contra Costa Health Services recommends that the Board adopt a
local health ordinance that establishes permitted activity, and the conditions under which consumer
products which contain cannabis can be manufactured and sold to consumers. Adopting a local health
ordinance will also allow county staff to inspect, regulate and enforce appropriate state and local laws
pertaining to the cannabis industry.
In light of the newness of regulating the commercial cannabis industry and the evolving landscape of
cannabis regulation, Contra Costa Health Services recommends a cautionary approach to local
regulation that emphasizes protections for consumers, the public, and at‐risk groups such as youth and
individuals challenged with substance use disorders. As such, there are five primary areas of interest in
crafting a local regulatory health ordinance.
1. Providing authority for local environmental health staff to inspect and enforce the
numerous state laws pertaining to the manufacturing of food and beverage products
that contain cannabis (termed “edible cannabis products”).
2. Provide authority for local environmental health staff to inspect and enforce the
numerous state laws pertaining to the retail sale and dispensing of cannabis products
including, but not limited to, leaf, bud, edibles, beverages, tinctures, candies, etc.
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3. Provide local authority to establish, inspect, and enforce additional rules and restrictions
on the manufacturing and sale of consumer products which contain cannabis.
4. Provide local authority to restrict use of cannabis in public places and smoking of
cannabis in multi‐unit housing.
Outline of recommended local regulations pertaining to these areas of interest.
Related to Manufacturing of Products Which Contain Cannabis:
o Strict compliance with all state laws, including maximum potency per dose, child
proof packaging, and product labeling/packaging that are not attractive to youth.
o Establish safe buffer zone of 500 feet from sensitive areas.
o Annual renewal of operators permit.
o All personnel who handle or prepare or package edible cannabis products should
be required to successfully complete an accredited food handling course.
o Restrict extraction methods to use of non‐volatile solvents.
o Consider restrictions or prohibit mobile extraction manufacturing.
o Require annual training on occupational exposure and reporting requirements.
o Require compliance with county industrial safety ordinance if volatile solvents
are allowed and used.
o Require compliance with labeling and storage of post‐extraction cannabis oils.
o Require compliance with sanitation requirements for food and beverage
preparation, handling, and storage.
o Require retention of all sales records.
o No guard dogs or firearms on premise.
o Certified “Organic”
Need State or local requirements to determine what constitutes
“organic”, including grown herbicide and pesticide free.
Related to Sale of Cannabis and Products Which Contain Cannabis:
o Establish a buffer zone of 1,000 feet from sensitive areas and 500 feet from
another cannabis retailer. (Consistent with Tobacco Control Ordinance)
o Annual renewal of operators permit.
o All personnel who handle or prepare or package edible cannabis products should
be required to be at least 21 years of age and successfully complete an
accredited food handling course.
o Consider limiting the sale of edible cannabis products to those where dosing is a
maximum of 10mg THC/dose and packaged as a single dose. Consumers would
be allowed to purchase up to the limit allowed in state law.
o Prohibit sale of flavored leaf and bud. (Consistent with Tobacco Control
Ordinance)
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o Consistent with recent legislation in Colorado, consider prohibiting the sale of
edible products that mimic the shape and appearance of animals, humans, or
fruit, including gummy bears.
o Prohibit sale of flavored e‐juices. (Consistent with Tobacco Control Ordinance)
o Prohibit all product advertising on exterior (storefront) of retail establishment
and within 2,000 feet of a sensitive area.
o Prohibit all self‐service vending of all cannabis and products which contain
cannabis.
o Compliance with all relevant sanitation requirements for the holding, storage,
and sale of consumer edible cannabis products.
o Prohibit smoking or use of electronic smoking devices in all public places, parks,
and service areas, including sidewalks.
o Restrict product sales to cannabis only related products. Hence no other food,
beverages, sundries, etc.
o Restrict store and product sales to the hours of 9:00am to 8:00pm.
o Require compliance with all state rules related to labeling and packaging,
including no child attractive product labeling/packaging.
o Prohibit on‐site use and sampling.
o Require retention of sales records.
o No guard dogs or firearms permitted on premises.
o Require that age (21 and older) be verified at the point of sale for every sale and
every consumer.
o Require that signage be clearly posted on the premises indicating that no person
under the age of 21 may enter the establishment and no sales to persons under
the age of 21 will be permitted.
o Consumer warnings: Require vendor to post and hand out to every consumer a
warning related to use during pregnancy or while nursing as well as a warning
related to access by minors.
o Sales limit of recreational cannabis is limited in state Law to 1 ounce (oz.)
(28.5 gm) per day and an additional 8 gm of concentrated cannabis.
o Sales limit of 8 oz. per day for medical cannabis proposed under MCRSA is
believed to be far too permissive by a number of health professionals. A 1 to2
oz. daily limit is more in line with other States. For example, New Mexico
imposes an 8 oz. limit over a 3‐month period. We recommend that sales be
limited to that of recreational, 1 oz. per day (28.5 gm)
o Mobile Delivery can be restricted or prohibited, including the mobile delivery by
entities that originate from outside of the county. However, enforcement of a
prohibition would be difficult. Should the county allow mobile delivery, staff
recommends that we apply all of the same requirements and product
restrictions as for a fixed location.
Chapter 9 of Prop 64 reads: “A local jurisdiction shall not prevent the delivery of
marijuana or marijuana products on public road by a licensee acting in
compliance with this division and local law as adopted under Section 26200”
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o Establish a cap on total number of retail dispensaries to no more than 1 per
15,000 residents, inclusive of mobile delivery from locations that originate from
the unincorporated area of the County. Fewer are initially recommended, 1 per
25,000.
Public Use:
o Adopt similar restrictions on public and facility use consistent with current
tobacco policy; however extends restriction to public sidewalks, places of
employment and public spaces between businesses. The county’s
comprehensive Secondhand Smoke Ordinance includes no smoking of marijuana
in all the places where smoking is prohibited. Currently this includes smoking or
vaping in public places, any business open to the public, and within 20 feet of
doorways, dining areas, service areas, and parks. Recommend that smoking and
vaping restriction be extended to multi‐unit residences.
Some other importance facts: (*additional FAQ’s are attached in the appendix)
How much marijuana (cannabis) can I have in my possession?
If you are 21 or older (or have a current qualifying physician’s recommendation or a valid county issued
medical marijuana identification card), you can buy and possess up to 1 ounce (28.5 grams) of cannabis
and up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis. You can also plant, harvest, dry, and process up to six
cannabis plants in your private residence or on the grounds of your residence.
Where can I use Marijuana (cannabis)?
You can use cannabis on private property. You cannot use, smoke, eat, or vape adult-use cannabis in
public places. Property owners and landlords can ban the use and possession of cannabis on their
premises. According to State Law, you cannot use cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center,
or youth center while children are present.
Can I carry Marijuana (cannabis) around with me?
Yes, you can carry up to 1 ounce (28.5 grams) of cannabis and up to 8 grams of concentrated cannabis. It
is against the law for you to have an open container of cannabis in a vehicle while driving or riding in the
passenger seat. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in a sealed package. Otherwise, it must be
kept in the trunk of the vehicle. Even if you have a valid physician’s recommendation or a valid county-
issued medical marijuana identification card, it is illegal to smoke cannabis in an operating vehicle.
Can I leave California with Marijuana (cannabis)?
No. It is illegal to bring your cannabis across state lines, even if you are traveling to another state where
cannabis is legal.
Can I get a DUI if I drive while I’m high?
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Yes. If you are under the influence of cannabis while operating a car, boat, or other vehicle, a law
enforcement officer can pull you over and conduct a sobriety test.
What about medicinal cannabis use?
Under medical cannabis laws, if you have a qualifying physician’s recommendation or a valid county-
issued medical marijuana identification card you can: • Use cannabis if you are 18 and older, and •
Possess up to 8 oz. of dried cannabis and up to six mature or 12 immature cannabis plants unless the
physician’s recommendation specifies a higher amount. • With a valid county-issued medical marijuana
identification card, you do not have to pay sales tax when you buy cannabis, but you do have to pay other
taxes.
Can I overdose on marijuana (cannabis)?
A fatal overdose is unlikely. However, smoking or eating high concentrations of THC can severely affect
your judgment, perception, and coordination, and may lead to poisoning, overdose, fatal injuries, and
accidents.
What are some other Health and Social impacts of cannabis use?
There are a number of significant health effects related to cannabis use. A recent October 2017 report
from the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Traffic Area (HIDTA) revealed that marijuana‐related
traffic deaths, where a driver tested positive for marijuana, more than doubled in the period from 2013
through 2016. In addition marijuana use among youth increased 12 percent in the 3‐year average
(2013‐2105) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the 3‐year average (2010‐
2012) prior to legalization and that use among college students increased 16 percent during this same
time period. The HIDA report also revealed that the yearly number of marijuana related hospitalizations
increased 72 percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana (2009‐2012 versus 2013‐2015). In
addition to the risk of addiction and substance abuse, other health impacts include cardiovascular risk,
risk to pregnant and nursing women, risk of driving under the influence and behavioral health and
cognitive risk to youth. The attached appendix addresses some of the health impacts of cannabis use.
Attachment 1: Marijuana and Pregnancy
Attachment 2: Marijuana and Driving
Attachment 3: Youth and Cannabis
Attachment 4: What Parents Need to Know
Attachment 5: HIDTA Report of October 2017
More information can be found at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/DO/letstalkcannabis/Pages/LetsTalkCannabis.aspx
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Role of CCHS—Divisions
Division of Environmental Health
The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) will assume the primary role of licensing/permitting
including plan review, regulatory Inspections, and enforcement of products manufactured and sold at
retail. This is particularly germane to foods, beverages, cosmetics, tinctures, oils, and other consumer
products infused with cannabinoids. This may include issues such as product labeling, prohibitions on
flavored products, storefront advertising, and compliance with other aspects of the Health and Safety
Code. These functions may eventually also be performed for cities, if state law provides regulatory
authority to local DEH, similar to other food and beverage products or if the cities and county mutually
agree to create local laws which sanction and enable this activity. This would include permitting for
special events where the event sponsors propose to offer use or consume products on site that are
infused with cannabinoids. In addition DEH anticipates having a role with owner/employee education,
as well as with public health investigations associated with cases and clusters of illness or toxicity. DEH
also anticipates having a regulatory role in the manufacturing of products infused with cannabis.
Licensing/permitting and inspection fees are anticipated to cover the majority of the associated cost.
Having a health permit and licensing process will allow DEH to be able to respond to illegal operations,
concerns about food facilities comingling food with edible cannabis products, and other concerns and
complaints.
Division of Hazardous Materials
This division will have an ongoing permitting and inspection role with aspects of raw material extraction
and manufacturing, particularly for those businesses utilizing volatile or highly flammable solvents. The
regulatory oversight would be for the handling of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous
waste as codified in state law. If volatile or highly flammable solvents are allowed and used and the
manufacturing site that uses these solvents are required to abide by the County’s Industrial Safety
Ordinance, a fee for the implementation of the Industrial Safety Ordinance will be required.
Division of Public Health
The Public Health Division will be the key player in investigating outbreaks of clusters of illness
associated with exposure to, use of, and/or consumption of products containing cannabis. Additionally
the division anticipates an increase in demand for public information, including periodic reports on the
public health impacts of recreational use of marijuana and issuing periodic health advisories. The
division also administrates the medical marijuana identification card Program and anticipates a surge in
demand for medical marijuana ID cards as members of the public seek to avoid taxation associated with
the recreational regulatory structure. Currently, the Public Health Division processes approximately 200
cards per year. Prop 64 limited the fees that can be charged to administrate the medical marijuana ID
program to $100 per client, which is less than the true cost of administering this program. In addition,
individuals on MediCal are eligible for a 50‐percent discount and the card is processed free for those
individuals who are medically indigent. Revenue to cover the anticipated increase impact for services
could partially be covered by the adoption of a cannabis retail license if renewed on an annual basis,
and/or from tax revenue generated from the growth and/or sales of product. Identifying a source of
revenue to cover the cost of public education, reports and data tracking is an important consideration.
Even if the County happens to prohibit all commercial aspects of recreational marijuana, the Public
Health Division anticipates an increased volume of illness and/or toxicity clusters, the need for public
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information, health advisories and an increase in demand for clinical and counseling services that may
impact both Behavioral Health as well as CCRMC’s inpatient and outpatient services.
Division of Behavioral Health
While the Division of Behavioral Health may not have a regulatory role, it anticipates a surge in demand
treatment for substance use disorder services to address cannabis‐related disorders and school officials,
probation and parents as they seek treatment resources to address the impact of cannabis‐related
disorders among youth.
Additionally, Prop 64 in Sections 11362.3 and 11362.4 and in accordance with Section 26200 of the
Business and Profession Code requires mandatory free drug education programs and/or counseling
based on evidence based practices and principles. These practices must be specific to the use and abuse
of cannabis and other controlled substances for persons under the age of 18 who were found under the
influence of marijuana or smoked marijuana in public in places. At the present time, Behavioral Health’s
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) staff have started to receive inquiries for free education and counseling
services from schools, probation, courts, and parents regarding youth who need such services. While
some AOD prevention services are available, they are limited due to available resources and they are
not specific to marijuana. AUMA is unclear about the funding for the free education and counseling;
nonetheless, the services should be made available.
Division of EMS
Similar to the Behavioral Health Division, EMS anticipates a surge in demand for service as adult
recreational use increases and as youth experiment with cannabis. This will likely result in an increase in
emergency medical calls and transports related to cannabis use. Impacts are especially predicated
among individuals who are not familiar with cannabis in the edible form and subsequently become
overly intoxicated or overdose due to the accumulated concentration of over consuming edible cannabis
products. EMS also anticipates an increase in motor vehicle accidents where the operators of vehicles
are under the influence of cannabis. Some early data from other states suggest that transports to
hospital emergency rooms related to cannabis roughly doubles subsequent to legalization of adult
cannabis use.
Data on EMS system impacts is limited however. The Colorado State Rocky Mountain High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) issued a report in 2014 comprehensively tracking the impact of
legalized marijuana in the state of Colorado which included important observations.
Impact Area RMHIDTA Findings Contra Costa EMS
Impaired Driving According to the
Colorado RMHIDTA
findings: Traffic fatalities
involving operators
testing positive for
marijuana increased 100
percent between 2007
(prior to legislation) and
2012 (post legislation).
The Colorado experience and HHS data suggest that
impaired driving is likely to increase both fatal and non‐
fatal collisions. EMS System resources are utilized in
both fatal and non‐fatal auto collisions incidents. In
2015 CCEMS system saw over 1,588 critical trauma
patients. 381 (24 percent of all CCEMS critical trauma)
of those injuries were associated with auto collisions.
The California Office of Traffic Safety reported in 2014
that the total collisions in Contra Costa County resulting
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According a 2017 CDC
Fast Facts1 13 percent of
nighttime, weekend
drivers have marijuana
in their system.
in injury or fatality were 4,390.2 These incidents
typically require EMS System utilization. CCEMS
anticipates that with legalization EMS utilization may
substantially increase.
Impaired Driving According to the
Colorado RMHIDTA
findings: 25‐40 percent
of DUI arrests involved
marijuana alone.3
Emergency Department and Psychiatric Emergency
Services may experience a substantial increase in
transports, similar to the Colorado experience. In
addition, 5,150 calls and medical screening associated
with marijuana is likely to increase. Without the
resource of sobering centers and the ability of EMS to
partner with health care systems on alternatives, the
EMS System may experience significant stress resulting
in potential delays in response time and extended EMS‐
ED transfer of care times. Ambulance unit hours may
need to be increased to support current response
requirements at an added cost to the county.
Emergency Room
Marijuana
Admissions
According to the
Colorado RMHIDTA
findings: Between 2011
and 2013, Colorado
experienced a
57‐percent increase in
marijuana related
emergency room visits.
Hospitalizations related
to marijuana have
increased 82 percent
from 2008 to 2013. A
rate of approximately
176 to 331 per 100,000
(population) for ED
admissions and 123 to
190 per 100,000
population rate increase
hospitalizations.
In 2015 there were over 425,000 emergency
department visits in Contra Costa County, over 94,000
responses and over 73,000 transports to area hospitals.
Assuming a Contra Costa population of 1,100,000, it is
anticipated that 1,760 to 3,310 additional emergency
department visits resulting in 1,230 to 1,900 additional
hospitalizations may occur. It is unknown how many of
these emergency department visits would require 9‐1‐1
services but it is anticipated that a significant portion of
these event may.
Summary and Recommendations
Significant efforts to mitigate the impact of adverse consequences known to occur with
legalization of marijuana should be taken.
1 CDC Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Marijuana Use and Driving
https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/pdf/marijuana-driving-508.pdf
2 California Office of Traffic Safety http://www.ots.ca.gov/Media_and_Research/Rankings/default.asp
3 Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, “Executive Summary: Legalization of Marijuana in
Colorado: The Impact” Vol.2/August 2014
https://www.in.gov/ipac/files/August_2014_Legalization_of_MJ_in_Colorado_the_Impact(1).pdf
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Impacts are known to significantly increase the need for expanded services for EMS
stakeholders requiring additional funding to monitor, mitigate and expand EMS system services.
Children, especially those less than five years old, are known to be at greatest risk for poisoning
and hospitalization.
Delays in response time associated with an increase in EMS System volume and a surge of
emergency department patients driving under the influence.
Funding support to expand child injury prevention efforts aligned with the EMS for Children
System of Care could reduce the risk of marijuana related exposures/poisonings at home and in
schools.
Links to resources consulted:
1. http://efficientgov.com/blog/2017/01/06/marijuana‐legalization‐impacts‐ems/
2. http://www.thecannabist.co/2016/01/14/pot‐emergency‐room‐marijuana‐er/42939/
3. https://www.in.gov/ipac/files/August_2014_Legalization_of_MJ_in_Colorado_the_Impact(1).pd
f
4. http://www.jems.com/ems‐insider/articles/2017/01/implications‐of‐legalized‐marijuana‐for‐
ems‐agencies.html
5. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/135/3/584.full.pdf
6. http://kids.data.org
7. http://www.ots.ca.gov/Media_and_Research/Rankings/default.asp
8. https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/pdf/marijuana‐driving‐508.pdf
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What You Need to Know About
Marijuana Use and Pregnancy 2017
Fast Facts
• Using marijuana during
pregnancy may increase your
baby’s risk of developmental
problems.1–7
• About one in 25 women
in the U.S. reports using
marijuana while pregnant.8
• The chemicals in any form
of marijuana may be bad
for your baby – this includes
edible marijuana products
(such as cookies, brownies,
or candies).9
• If you’re using marijuana and
are pregnant or are planning
to become pregnant, talk to
your doctor.
Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to your
baby’s health. The chemicals in marijuana (in particular,
tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) pass through your system
to your baby and can negatively affect your baby’s
development.1–7
Although more research is needed to better understand
how marijuana may affect you and your baby during
pregnancy, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends against using marijuana
during your pregnancy.
What are the potential health effects of
using marijuana during my pregnancy?
• Some research shows that using marijuana while you
are pregnant can cause health problems in newborns—
including low birth weight and developmental
problems.10,11
• Breathing marijuana smoke can also be bad for you
and your baby. Marijuana smoke has many of the same
chemicals as tobacco smoke and may increase the
chances for developmental problems in your baby.12,13
Can using marijuana during my
pregnancy negatively impact my baby
after birth?
• Research shows marijuana use during pregnancy may
make it hard for your child to pay attention or to learn,
these issues may only become noticeable as your child
grows older.1–7
Does using marijuana affect
breastfeeding?
• Chemicals from marijuana can be passed to your
baby through breast milk. THC is stored in fat and is
slowly released over time, meaning an infant could be
exposed for a longer period of time.
• However, data on the effects of marijuana exposure
to the infant through breastfeeding are limited and
conflicting.
• To limit potential risk to the infant, breastfeeding
mothers should reduce or avoid marijuana use.11, 14–16
Smoking During Pregnancy: https://www.cdc.
gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/
tobaccousepregnancy/index.htm
Treating for Two: https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/meds/
treatingfortwo/index.html
For more information, visit:
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What You Need to Know About
Marijuana Use and Driving 2017
Fast Facts
• The number of self-reported
marijuana users is increasing.
In 2014, there were 7,000 new
users of marijuana per day.4
7,000
• 13% of nighttime, weekend
drivers have marijuana in
their system; this is up from
9% in 2007.5
• After alcohol, marijuana
is the drug most often linked
to drugged driving.6
Because driving is such a common activity, it’s easy to
forget how you really must stay alert to stay safe. While
it may seem like your body goes on automatic when
accelerating or changing lanes, your brain is actually
in high gear.
Drugs and alcohol interfere with the brain’s ability to
function properly. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is
the main active ingredient in marijuana, affects areas of
the brain that control your body’s movements, balance,
coordination, memory, and judgment.1-3
How does marijuana affect driving?
Driving while impaired by any substance, including
marijuana, is dangerous. Marijuana, like alcohol,
negatively affects a number of skills required for
safe driving.
• Marijuana can slow your reaction time and ability
to make decisions.1-3, 7-9
• Marijuana use can impair coordination, distort
perception, and lead to memory loss and difficulty
in problem-solving.1-3, 7-9
• The risk of impaired driving associated with marijuana
in combination with alcohol appears to be greater than
that for either by itself.2, 9
What do we know about marijuana use
and the risk of car crashes?
Although we know marijuana negatively affects a
number of skills needed for safe driving, and some
studies have shown an association between marijuana
use and car crashes, it is unclear whether marijuana use
actually increases the risk of car crashes. This is because:
• An accurate roadside test for drug levels in the body
doesn’t exist.
• Marijuana can remain in a user’s system for days or
weeks after last use (depending on how much a person
uses and how often they use marijuana).
• Drivers are not always tested for drug use, especially if
they have an illegal blood alcohol concentration level
because that is enough evidence for a driving-while-
impaired charge.
• When tested for substance use following a crash,
drivers can have both drugs and alcohol or multiple
drugs in their system, making it hard to know which
substance contributed more to the crash.
Is there a legal limit for marijuana
impairment while operating a vehicle?
Laws vary from state to state. If you intend to drive, the
safest option is not to have any alcohol or drugs in your
system at all.
CDC’s Impaired Driving: Get the Facts: http://www.
cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/impaired-
drv_factsheet.html
Drug Facts: Drugged Driving: https://www.drugabuse.
gov/publications/drugfacts/drugged-driving
Cannabis: http://www.samhsa.gov/atod/cannabis
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Impaired Driving Fact Sheet: http://www.nhtsa.gov/
Impaired
For more information, visit:
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Information Initiative
Youth and Cannabis
It is legal for adults 21 or older to possess, consume and cultivate cannabis in California. Sale of cannabis
from licensed retail outlets will become legal January 1, 2018. If you are 18 or older, you can use cannabis
if you have a current qualifying physician’s recommendation or a valid county-issued medical marijuana
identification card. Here are some important facts you should know.
Cannabis Affects Your Health
• Like cigarettes, smoking cannabis is harmful to
your lungs. The smoke from cannabis has many of
the same toxins and chemicals found in cigarette
smoke, and when inhaled it can increase your risk
of developing lung problems.1
• Regular cannabis use has been linked to anxiety,
depression, and suicide, especially for teens with
a family history of mental illness.2,3,4
• Cannabis use increases the risk of schizophrenia,
although it is not common. The more cannabis
you use, the higher the risk.5
• Using cannabis as a teen can lead to cannabis
dependence and increase your risk for using
or abusing other substances and illegal drugs.6,7
Cannabis Affects Your Brain
• Your brain is still developing. Using cannabis
regularly in your teens and early 20s may lead
to physical changes in your brain.8
• Research shows that when you use cannabis
your memory, learning, and attention are harmed.
Some studies suggest a permanent impact as well.9
Most Teens Are Not Using Cannabis
• In 2016, most high school students in California
reported they were not using cannabis. Only about
15 percent (less than 1 in 5) reported using cannabis
in the past 30 days.10
Cannabis Impacts Your Goals
• The harmful effects of cannabis on your brain may
impact your educational and professional goals and
how successful you are in life.11 Research shows that
if you start using cannabis before you are 18 or use
cannabis regularly you may be at higher risk for:
− Skipping classes 11
− Getting lower grades 12
− Dropping out of school 13
− Unemployment or not getting the job
that you’d like to have 7,14
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Cannabis Affects Your Driving
• Cannabis can negatively affect the skills you
need to drive safely, including reaction time,
coordination, and concentration.15
• Driving under the influence of cannabis
increases your risk of getting into a car crash.16
If You Break the Law
• If you are under 21 and caught in possession of
cannabis you will be required to complete drug
education or counseling and community service
(unless you have a current qualifying physician’s
recommendation or a valid county-issued medical
marijuana identification card).17
1 Jeanette M. Tetrault, Kristina Crothers, Brent A. Moore, Reena Mehra, John Concato, and David A. Fiellin. 2007. “Effects of marijuana smoking on pulmonary function and respiratory complications: A systematic review.” Ar-
chives of Internal Medicine. 167:221-228. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations
for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 181-195).
2 Shaul Lev-Ran, Bernard Le Foll, Kwame McKenzie, Tony P. George, and Jurgen Rehm. 2013. “Bipolar disorder and co-occurring cannabis use disorders: Characteristics, co-morbidities and clinical correlates.” Psychiatry
Research. 209(3):459-465. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 308).
3 Theresa H.M. Moore, Stanley Zammit, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Thomas R.E. Barnes, Peter B. Jones, Margaret Burke, and Glyn Lewis. 2007. “Cannabis use and risk of psychotic or affective mental health outcomes: A systemat-
ic review.” Lancet. 370(9584):319-328. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for
research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 289-326).
4 Guilherme Borges, Courtney L. Bagge, and Ricardo Orozco. 2016. “A literature review and meta-analyses of cannabis use and suicidality.” Journal of Affective Disorders. 195(63-74). (Reviewed in: National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 311-312).
5 Arianna Marconi, Marta Di Forti, Cathryn M. Lewis, Robin M. Murray, Evangelos Vassos. 2016. “Meta-analysis of the association between the level of cannabis use and risk of psychosis.” Schizophrenia Bulletin. 42(5):1262-
1269. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The
National Academies Press. P. 289-326).
6 Chuan-Yu Chen, Megan S. O’Brien, and James C. Anthony. 2005. “Who becomes cannabis dependent soon after onset of use? Epidemiological evidence from the United States: 2000-2001.” Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
79(1):11-22. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington,
DC: The National Academies Press. P. 342-343).
7 Chenshu Zhang, Judith S. Brook, Carl G. Leukefeld, and David W. Brook. 2016. “Trajectories of marijuana use from adolescence to adulthood as predictors of unemployment status in the early forties.” American Journal on
Addictions. 25(3):203-209. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 280-281).
8 Albert Batalla, Sagnik Bhattacharyya, Murat Yucel, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Jose Alexandre Crippa, Santiago Nogue, Marta Torrens, et al. 2013. “Structural and Functional Imaging Studies in Chronic Cannabis Users: A Systematic
Review of Adolescent and Adult Findings.” PLoS ONE. 8(2): e55821. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of
evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 271-275). (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and
cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 271-275).
9 Samantha J. Broyd, Hendrika H. van Hell, Camilla Beale, Murat Yucel, and Nadia Solowij. 2016. “Acute and Chronic Effects of Cannabinoids on Human Cognition-A Systematic Review.” Biological Psychiatry. 79:557-567. (Re-
viewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National
Academies Press. P. 271-275).
10 California Department of Public Health and Tobacco Control Program, 2016 California Student Tobacco Survey. 2016.
11 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Acade-
mies Press. doi:10.17226/24625. pp. 267, 285)
12 Amelia M. Arria, Laura M. Garnier-Dykstra, Emily T. Cook, Kimberly M. Caldeira, Kathryn B. Vincent, Rebecca A. Baron, and Kevin E. O’Grady. 2013. “Drug Use patterns in young adulthood and post-college employment.” Drug
and Alcohol Dependence. 127(1):23-30. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations
for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 277).
13 John Macleod, Rachel Oakles, Alex Copello, Ilana Crome, Matthias Egger, Mathew Hickman, Thomas Oppenkowski, et al. 2004. “Psychological and social sequelae of cannabis and other illicit drug use by young people: A
systematic review of longitudinal, general population studies.” Lancet. 363(9421):1579-1588. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids:
The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 271-275).
14 David M. Fergusson and Joseph M. Boden. 2008. “Cannabis use and later life outcomes.” Addiction. 103(6):p. 969-76; discussion 977-8. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The
health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 276-279 (education); 280-281 (unemployment)).
15 Percy Bondallaz, Bernard Favrat, Haithem Chtioui, Eleonora Fornari, Philippe Maeder, and Christian Giroud. 2016. “Cannabis and its effects on driving skills.” Forensic Sci Int. 268:92-102.
16 Ole Rogeberg and Rune Elvik. 2016. “The effects of cannabis intoxication on motor vehicle collision revisited and revised.” Addiction. 111(8):1348-1359. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and
Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. pp. 228-230).
17 Senate Bill No. 94, Sess. of 2017 (Cal. 2017). https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB94.
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What Parents and Mentors Need to Know about Cannabis
It is legal for adults 21 or older to possess, consume and cultivate cannabis in California. Sale of cannabis from
licensed retail outlets will become legal January 1, 2018. If you are 18 or older, you can use cannabis if you have
a current qualifying physician’s recommendation or a valid county-issued medical marijuana identification
card. Pre-teens, teens and youth in their early 20s often seek out new experiences and engage in risky
behaviors, such as using cannabis. Here are some important facts you should know about cannabis and some
tips for talking to youth.
Cannabis Can Affect a Young Person’s Brain
• The brains of young people do not fully develop
until they reach their mid-20s. Regular cannabis
use during the early years of life can lead to harmful
physical changes in the brain.3
• Research shows that when youth use cannabis their
memory, learning, and attention are harmed.
Some studies suggest a permanent impact as well.4
Other Negative Effects of Cannabis on Youth
• Driving under the influence of cannabis increases
the risk of getting into a car crash. Cannabis can
negatively affect the skills that are needed to drive
safely, including reaction time, coordination,
and concentration.5,6
• The harmful effects of cannabis on a young
person’s brain may impact their educational and
professional goals and how successful they are
in life.7 Research shows that youth who start using
before 18 or who use cannabis regularly may be at
higher risk for:
–Skipping classes7
–Getting lower grades9
–Dropping out of school10
–Unemployment or having less fulfilling jobs
later in life10,11
• Mental health problems may include:
–Anxiety, depression, suicide, and schizophrenia
12,13,14,15,16
–Cannabis dependence and a higher risk for using
or abusing other substances and illegal drugs17
• Like tobacco, smoking cannabis is harmful to the
lungs. The smoke from cannabis has many of the
same toxins and chemicals found in tobacco smoke,
and when inhaled can increase the risk of developing
lung problems.18
Young People and Cannabis Use
• In 2016, most high school students in California
reported they were not using cannabis. Only about
15 percent (less than 1 in 5) reported using cannabis
in the past 30 days.
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• However, most youth do not believe cannabis
is harmful. Eight out of 10 youth in California,
aged 12-17, reported believing using cannabis
once a month was not risky.2
Tips for Encouraging Youth Not to
Use Cannabis19
• Talk openly and provide guidance about the risks of
using cannabis.
–Youth who have supportive parents, teachers,
and other adults are less likely to use cannabis
and illegal drugs.
–Stay positive.
–Focus on how using cannabis can get in the
way of achieving goals such as graduating high
school, getting into college or getting a good
job. Do not focus on negative outcomes.
• Listen carefully to the questions and thoughts
youth have.
• Set shared guidelines and expectations for
healthy behaviors.
–Youth are less likely to use cannabis when
parents set clear limits and house rules.
• Be aware of your own attitudes and behaviors.
–You are a role model. If you use cannabis in
front of young people, they are more likely to
use it too.
Recognizing if a Youth is Using Cannabis20
• Look for behavioral changes related to cannabis
use such as: mood swings, spending less time with
friends, skipping school, loss of interest in sports or
other favorite activities and changes in grades and
sleeping habits.
• Young people under the influence of cannabis may
lack coordination, giggle for no reason, act silly,
have red eyes and short-term memory loss.
What to Do if a Youth is Using Cannabis19
• Stay calm. Overreacting may lead youth to rebel,
feel resentment or take greater risks.
• Talk about your concerns and give positive reasons
for wanting youth to stop using cannabis.
• Keep the conversation open for problem solving.
• Remind youth of the ground rules you set earlier,
or set new ground rules and consequences.
• If needed, seek help from trusted adults and
resources in your community.
• Call 911 and get help if there is a medical or mental
health emergency.
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1 California Department of Public Health and Tobacco Control Program, 2016 California Student Tobacco Survey. 2016.
2 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. 2015. National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
3 Albert Batalla , Sagnik Bhattacharyya, Murat Yucel, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Jose Alexandre Crippa, Santiago Nogue, Marta Torrens, et al. 2013. “Structural and Functional Imaging Studies in Chronic Cannabis Users: A
Systematic Review of Adolescent and Adult Findings.” PLoS ONE. 8(2): e55821. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The
current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 271-275).
4 Samantha J. Broyd, Hendrika H. van Hell, Camilla Beale, Murat Yucel, and Nadia Solowij. 2016. “Acute and Chronic Effects of Cannabinoids on Human Cognition-A Systematic Review.” Biological Psychiatry. 79:557-
567. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington,
DC: The National Academies Press. P. 271-275).
5 Percy Bondallaz, Bernard Favrat, Haithem Chtioui, Eleonora Fornari, Philippe Maeder, and Christian Giroud. 2016. “Cannabis and its effects on driving skills.” Forensic Sci Int. 268:92-102.
6 Ole Rogeberg and Rune Elvik. 2016. “The effects of cannabis intoxication on motor vehicle collision revisited and revised.” Addiction. 111(8):1348-1359. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering
and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. pp. 228-230).
7 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National
Academies Press. (P. 267, 285)
8 Amelia M. Arria, Laura M. Garnier-Dykstra, Emily T. Cook, Kimberly M. Caldeira, Kathryn B. Vincent, Rebecca A. Baron, and Kevin E. O’Grady. 2013. “Drug Use patterns in young adulthood and post-college
employment.” Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 127(1):23-30. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of
evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 277).
9 John Macleod, Rachel Oakles, Alex Copello, Ilana Crome, Matthias Egger, Mathew Hickman, Thomas Oppenkowski, et al. 2004. “Psychological and social sequelae of cannabis and other illicit drug use by young
people: A systematic review of longitudinal, general population studies.” Lancet. 363(9421):1579-1588. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis
and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 271-275).
10 David M. Fergusson and Joseph M. Boden. 2008. “Cannabis use and later life outcomes.” Addiction. 103(6):p. 969-76; discussion 977-8. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 276-279 (education); 280-281
(unemployment)).
11 Chenshu Zhang, Judith S. Brook, Carl G. Leukefeld, and David W. Brook. 2016. “Trajectories of marijuana use from adolescence to adulthood as predictors of unemployment status in the early forties.”
American Journal on Addictions. 25(3):203-209. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and
recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 280-281).
12 Theresa H.M. Moore, Stanley Zammit, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Thomas R.E. Barnes, Peter B. Jones, Margaret Burke, and Glyn Lewis. 2007. “Cannabis use and risk of psychotic or affective mental health outcomes:
A systematic review.” Lancet. 370(9584):319-328. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and
recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 289-326).
13 Arianna Marconi, Marta Di Forti, Cathryn M. Lewis, Robin M. Murray, Evangelos Vassos. 2016. “Meta-analysis of the association between the level of cannabis use and risk of psychosis.” Schizophrenia Bulletin.
42(5):1262-1269. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 289-326).
14 Karina Karolina Kedzior and Lisa Tabata Laeber. 2014. “A positive association between anxiety disorders and cannabis use or cannabis use disorders in the general population- A meta-analysis of 31 studies.” BMC
Psychiatry. 14:136. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 314-315).
15 Shaul Lev-Ran, Bernard Le Foll, Kwame McKenzie, Tony P. George, and Jurgen Rehm. 2013. “Bipolar disorder and co-occurring cannabis use disorders: Characteristics, co-morbidities and clinical correlates.”
Psychiatry Research. 209(3):459-465. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and
recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 308).
16 Guilherme Borges, Courtney L. Bagge, and Ricardo Orozco. 2016. “A literature review and meta-analyses of cannabis use and suicidality.” Journal of Affective Disorders. 195(63-74). (Reviewed in: National Academies
of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P.
311-312).
17 Chuan-Yu Chen, Megan S. O’Brien, and James C. Anthony. 2005. “Who becomes cannabis dependent soon after onset of use? Epidemiological evidence from the United States: 2000-2001.” Drug and Alcohol
Dependence. 79(1):11-22. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and recommendations for
research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 342-343).
18 Jeanette M. Tetrault, Kristina Crothers, Brent A. Moore, Reena Mehra, John Concato, and David A. Fiellin. 2007. “Effects of marijuana smoking on pulmonary function and respiratory complications: A systematic
review.” Archives of Internal Medicine. 167:221-228. (Reviewed in: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 2017. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and
recommendations for research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. P. 181-195).
19 American Academy of Pediatrics, Healthy Children. “Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents.” Accessed August 14, 2017. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/substance-abuse/Pages/
Drug-Abuse-Prevention-Starts-with-Parents.aspx
20 National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2016. “Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know.”
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................ 1
Purpose ..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7
Purpose ..................................................................................................................................7
The Debate ............................................................................................................................8
Background ...........................................................................................................................8
Preface ....................................................................................................................................8
Colorado’s History with Marijuana Legalization ...........................................................9
Medical Marijuana 2000-2008 .................................................................................................... 9
Medical Marijuana Commercialization and Expansion 2009-Present ............................... 10
Recreational Marijuana 2013-Present...................................................................................... 11
SECTION 1: Impaired Driving and Fatalities ............................................ 13
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................13
Differences in Data Citations ............................................................................................14
Definitions by Rocky Mountain HIDTA ........................................................................14
Data for Traffic Deaths ......................................................................................................15
Total Number of Statewide Traffic Deaths ........................................................................... 15
Traffic Deaths Related to Marijuana When a Driver Tested Positive for Marijuana ..... 16
Percent of All Traffic Deaths that were Marijuana-Related when a Driver Tested Positive
for Marijuana ............................................................................................................................ 17
Average Number of Traffic Deaths Related to Marijuana when a Driver Tested Positive
for Marijuana ............................................................................................................................ 18
Drug Combinations for Drivers who Tested Positive for Marijuana, 2016 .................... 18
Traffic Deaths Related to Marijuana When an Operator Tested Positive for Marijuana.19
Percent of All Traffic Deaths that were Marijuana-Related when an Operator Tested
Positive for Marijuana ............................................................................................................. 20
Average Number of Traffic Deaths Related to Marijuana when an Operator Tested
Positive for Marijuana ............................................................................................................. 21
Drug Combinations for Operators who Tested Positive for Marijuana, 2016 ................. 21
Data for Impaired Driving ................................................................................................22
Number of Positive Cannabinoid Screens ............................................................................ 22
ChemaTox and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (Data
Combined 2009-2013) ........................................................................................................ 23
ChemaTox Data Only (2013-May2016) ................................................................................. 23
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Colorado State Patrol Number of Drivers Under the Influence of Drugs (DUIDs) ....... 24
Marijuana as a Percent of All DUI and DUIDs .................................................................... 25
Denver Police Department Percent of DUIDs Involving Marijuana ................................ 26
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Percent of DUIDs Involving Marijuana........................ 26
Total Number of Accidents in Colorado .............................................................................. 27
Related Costs ......................................................................................................................27
Case Examples ....................................................................................................................28
Sources .................................................................................................................................31
SECTION 2: Youth Marijuana Use ............................................................... 33
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................33
Surveys NOT Utilized .......................................................................................................33
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) ............................................................................... 33
Current Marijuana Use for High School and Middle School Students in Colorado.34
Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study ..................................................................................... 35
Centers for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) ................................... 35
2015 YRBS Participation Map .......................................................................................... 35
Use Data ..............................................................................................................................36
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old ............................................................................................... 36
Average Past Month Use of Marijuana Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old .................... 36
Past Month Marijuana Use Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old ........................................ 36
Prevalence of Past 30-Day Marijuana Use Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old ............... 37
Past Month Usage, 12 to 17 Years Old, 2014/2015......................................................... 38
Average Past Month Use Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old, 2014/2015 ........................ 39
Past Month Marijuana Use Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old, 2014/2015 ..................... 39
Colorado Probation Percent of All Urinalysis Tests Positive for Marijuana
Youth Ages 10 to 17 Years Old ........................................................................................ 40
School Data .........................................................................................................................41
Impact on School Violation Numbers ................................................................................... 41
All Drug Violations, 2015-2016 School Year .................................................................. 41
Drug-Related Suspensions/Expulsions .......................................................................... 42
Percent of Total Referrals to Law Enforcement in Colorado....................................... 42
Number of Reported School Dropouts ........................................................................... 43
Colorado School Resource Officer Survey .....................................................................43
Impact on Marijuana-Related Incidents, 2017 ...................................................................... 44
Predominant Marijuana Violations, 2017 ............................................................................. 44
Student Marijuana Source, 2017 ............................................................................................. 45
School Counselor Survey ..................................................................................................45
Impact on Marijuana-Related Incidents, 2015 ...................................................................... 46
Predominant Marijuana Violations, 2015 ............................................................................. 46
Student Marijuana Source, 2015 ............................................................................................. 47
Case Examples ....................................................................................................................47
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Some Comments from School Resource Officers ................................................................ 49
Some Comments from School Counselors ........................................................................... 51
Sources .................................................................................................................................53
SECTION 3: Adult Marijuana Use ............................................................... 55
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................55
Use Data ..............................................................................................................................56
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old .............................................................................................. 56
Average Past Month Use of Marijuana College Age 18 to 25 Years Old ................... 56
Past Month Marijuana Use College Age 18 to 25 Years Old ....................................... 56
Prevalence of Past 30-Day Marijuana Use College Age 18 to 25 Years Old .............. 57
Past Month Usage, 18 to 25 Years Old, 2014/2015......................................................... 58
Average Past Month Use College Age 18 to 25 Years Old, 2014/2015 ....................... 59
Past Month Marijuana Use College Age 18 to 25 Years Old, 2014/2015 .................... 59
Adults Age 26+ Years Old ....................................................................................................... 60
Average Past Month Use of Marijuana College Ages 26+ Years Old......................... 60
Past Month Marijuana Use Adults Age 26+ Years Old ................................................ 60
Prevalence of Past 30-Day Marijuana Use College Adults Age 26+ Years Old ........ 61
Past Month Usage, 26+ Years Old, 2014/2015 ................................................................ 62
Average Past Month Use Adults Ages 26+ Years Old, 2014/2015 .............................. 63
Past Month Marijuana Use Adults Ages 26+ Years Old, 2014/2015 ........................... 63
Colorado Adult Marijuana Use Demographics ................................................................... 64
Case Examples ....................................................................................................................64
Sources .................................................................................................................................66
SECTION 4: Emergency Department and Hospital Marijuana-Related
Admissions ................................................................................ 67
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................67
Definitions ...........................................................................................................................68
Emergency Department Data ...........................................................................................68
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ................................................ 68
Average Emergency Department Rates Related to Marijuana ................................... 69
Emergency Department Rates Related to Marijuana ................................................... 70
Emergency Department Visits Related to Marijuana ................................................... 71
Hospitalization Data ..........................................................................................................72
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ................................................ 72
Average Hospitalization Rates Related to Marijuana .................................................. 72
Hospitalization Rates Related to Marijuana .................................................................. 73
Average Hospitalizations Related to Marijuana ........................................................... 74
Hospitalizations Related to Marijuana ........................................................................... 74
Additional Sources................................................................................................................... 75
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Children’s Hospital Marijuana Ingestion Among Children Under 9 Years Old ...... 75
Cost ......................................................................................................................................75
Case Examples ....................................................................................................................76
Sources .................................................................................................................................80
SECTION 5: Marijuana-Related Exposure ................................................. 81
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................81
Definitions ...........................................................................................................................81
Data ......................................................................................................................................82
Average Number of Marijuana-Related Exposures, All Ages ........................................... 82
Marijuana-Related Exposures ................................................................................................ 82
Marijuana-Related Exposures by Age Range ...................................................................... 83
Average Percent of All Marijuana-Related Exposures, Children Ages
0 to 5 Years Old ........................................................................................................................ 83
Number of Marijuana Only Exposures Reported ............................................................... 84
Case Examples ....................................................................................................................84
Sources .................................................................................................................................85
SECTION 6: Treatment ................................................................................... 87
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................87
Data ......................................................................................................................................87
Treatment with Marijuana as Primary Substance Abuse, All Ages ................................. 87
Drug Type for Treatment Admissions, All Ages ................................................................. 88
Percent of Marijuana Treatment Admissions by Age Group ............................................ 89
Marijuana Treatment Admissions Based on Criminal Justice Referrals .......................... 90
Comments from Colorado Treatment Providers ..........................................................90
Case Examples ....................................................................................................................91
Sources .................................................................................................................................92
SECTION 7: Diversion of Colorado Marijuana ......................................... 93
Some Findings ....................................................................................................................93
Definitions ...........................................................................................................................94
Data on Marijuana Investigations ...................................................................................95
RMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces: Marijuana Investigation Seizures.............................. 95
RMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces: Marijuana Investigative Plant Seizures .................... 96
RMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces: Marijuana Investigative Felony Arrests ................... 96
Data on Highway Interdictions .......................................................................................97
Average Colorado Marijuana Interdiction Seizures ........................................................... 97
Colorado Marijuana Interdiction Seizures ........................................................................... 98
Average Pounds of Colorado Marijuana from Interdiction Seizures ............................... 98
States to Which Colorado Marijuana Was Destined, 2016 ................................................. 99
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Top Three Cities for Marijuana Origin ................................................................................. 99
Case Examples of Investigations ...................................................................................100
Case Examples of Interdictions ......................................................................................103
Sources ...............................................................................................................................107
SECTION 8: Diversion by Parcel ................................................................ 109
Some Findings ..................................................................................................................109
Data from U.S. Postal Service .........................................................................................109
Average Number of Parcels Containing Marijuana Mailed from Colorado to Another
State .......................................................................................................................................... 109
Parcels Containing Marijuana Mailed from Colorado to Another State ........................ 110
Average Pounds of Colorado Marijuana Seized by the U.S. Postal Inspection
Service ...................................................................................................................................... 110
Pounds of Colorado Marijuana Seized by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service .............. 111
Number of States Destined to Receive Marijuana Mailed from Colorado .................... 111
Private Parcel Companies ...............................................................................................112
Case Examples ..................................................................................................................113
Sources ...............................................................................................................................115
SECTION 9: Related Data ............................................................................ 117
Topics .................................................................................................................................117
Some Findings ..................................................................................................................117
Crime .................................................................................................................................118
Colorado Crime ...................................................................................................................... 118
City and County of Denver Crime ...................................................................................... 119
Crime in Denver ..................................................................................................................... 120
Denver Police Department Unlawful Public Display/Consumption of Marijuana ...... 120
Boulder Police Department Marijuana Public Consumption Citations ......................... 121
Case Examples ........................................................................................................................ 121
Revenue .............................................................................................................................124
Colorado’s Statewide Budget, Fiscal Year 2017 ................................................................. 124
Total State Revenue from Marijuana Taxes, Calendar Year 2016 ................................... 124
Case Example.......................................................................................................................... 125
Event Planners’ Views of Denver ..................................................................................126
Negative Meeting Planner Perceptions, 2014..................................................................... 126
Homeless ...........................................................................................................................128
Suicide Data ......................................................................................................................130
Average Toxicology of Suicides Among Adolescents Ages 10 to 19 Years Old (With
Known Toxicology) ......................................................................................................130
Average Toxicology Results by Age Group, 2013-2015 ...............................................131
THC Potency .....................................................................................................................132
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National Average THC Potency Submitted Cannabis Samples ...................................... 132
National Average THC Potency Submitted Hash Oil Samples....................................... 133
Alcohol Consumption .....................................................................................................134
Colorado Average Consumption of Alcohol ..................................................................... 134
Colorado Consumption of Alcohol ..................................................................................... 134
Medical Marijuana Registry ...........................................................................................135
Percent of Medical Marijuana Patients Based on Reporting Conditions, 2016 ............. 136
Colorado Licensed Marijuana Businesses as of August 1st, 2017 ..............................137
Business Comparisons, June 2017 ..................................................................................137
Colorado Business Comparisons, June 2017 ...................................................................... 137
Demand and Market Size ...............................................................................................138
Demand ................................................................................................................................... 138
Market Size ............................................................................................................................. 138
Marijuana Enforcement Division Reported Sales of Marijuana in Colorado..........139
2017 Price of Marijuana ...................................................................................................139
Local Response to Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Colorado .....................140
2016 Local Jurisdiction Licensing Status ............................................................................. 142
Sources ...............................................................................................................................143
SECTION 10: Reference Materials ............................................................. 147
Reports and Articles ........................................................................................................147
Impaired Driving ................................................................................................................... 147
Youth Marijuana Use ............................................................................................................. 151
Adult Marijuana Use ............................................................................................................. 152
Emergency Department and Hospital Marijuana-Related Admissions......................... 155
Marijuana-Related Exposure ................................................................................................ 157
Treatment ................................................................................................................................ 157
Related Data ............................................................................................................................ 158
Sources ...............................................................................................................................163
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Purpose
Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) is tracking the
impact of marijuana legalization in the state of Colorado. This report will utilize,
whenever possible, a comparison of three different eras in Colorado’s legalization
history:
2006 – 2008: Medical marijuana pre-commercialization era
2009 – Present: Medical marijuana commercialization and expansion era
2013 – Present: Recreational marijuana era
Rocky Mountain HIDTA will collect and report comparative data in a variety of
areas, including but not limited to:
Impaired driving and fatalities
Youth marijuana use
Adult marijuana use
Emergency room admissions
Marijuana-related exposure cases
Diversion of Colorado marijuana
This is the fifth annual report on the impact of legalized marijuana in Colorado. It is
divided into ten sections, each providing information on the impact of marijuana
legalization. The sections are as follows:
Section 1 – Impaired Driving and Fatalities:
Marijuana-related traffic deaths when a driver was positive for marijuana more
than doubled from 55 deaths in 2013 to 123 deaths in 2016.
Marijuana-related traffic deaths increased 66 percent in the four-year average
(2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
o During the same time period, all traffic deaths increased 16 percent.
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In 2009, Colorado marijuana-related traffic deaths involving drivers testing
positive for marijuana represented 9 percent of all traffic deaths. By 2016, that
number has more than doubled to 20 percent.
Section 2 – Youth Marijuana Use:
Youth past month marijuana use increased 12 percent in the three-year average
(2013-2015) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
three-year average prior to legalization (2010-2012).
The latest 2014/2015 results show Colorado youth ranked #1 in the nation for past
month marijuana use, up from #4 in 2011/2012 and #14 in 2005/2006.
Colorado youth past month marijuana use for 2014/2015 was 55 percent higher
than the national average compared to 39 percent higher in 2011/2012.
Section 3 – Adult Marijuana Use:
College age past month marijuana use increased 16 percent in the three-year
average (2013-2015) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to
the three-year average prior to legalization (2010-2012).
The latest 2014/2015 results show Colorado college-age adults ranked #2 in the
nation for past-month marijuana use, up from #3 in 2011/2012 and #8 in
2005/2006.
Colorado college age past month marijuana use for 2014/2015 was 61 percent
higher than the national average compared to 42 percent higher in 2011/2012.
Adult past-month marijuana use increased 71 percent in the three-year average
(2013-2015) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
three-year average prior to legalization (2010-2012).
The latest 2014/2015 results show Colorado adults ranked #1 in the nation for
past month marijuana use, up from #7 in 2011/2012 and #8 in 2005/2006.
Colorado adult past month marijuana use for 2014/2015 was 124 percent higher
than the national average compared to 51 percent higher in 2011/2012.
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Section 4 – Emergency Department and Hospital Marijuana-Related Admissions:
The yearly rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana increased 35
percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana (2011-2012 vs. 2013-2015).
Number of hospitalizations related to marijuana:
o 2011 – 6,305
o 2012 – 6,715
o 2013 – 8,272
o 2014 – 11,439
o Jan-Sept 2015 – 10,901
The yearly number of marijuana-related hospitalizations increased 72 percent
after the legalization of recreational marijuana (2009-2012 vs. 2013-2015).
Section 5 – Marijuana-Related Exposure:
Marijuana-related exposures increased 139 percent in the four-year average
(2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
Marijuana-Only exposures more than doubled (increased 210 percent) in the
four-year average (2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana
compared to the four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
Section 6 – Treatment:
Marijuana treatment data from Colorado in years 2006 – 2016 does not appear to
demonstrate a definitive trend. Colorado averages 6,683 treatment admissions
annually for marijuana abuse.
Over the last ten years, the top four drugs involved in treatment admissions were
alcohol (average 13,551), marijuana (average 6,712), methamphetamine (average
5,578), and heroin (average 3,024).
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Section 7 – Diversion of Colorado Marijuana:
In 2016, RMHIDTA Colorado drug task forces completed 163 investigations of
individuals or organizations involved in illegally selling Colorado marijuana
both in and out of state.
o These cases led to:
252 felony arrests
7,116 (3.5 tons) pounds of marijuana seized
47,108 marijuana plants seized
2,111 marijuana edibles seized
232 pounds of concentrate seized
29 different states to which marijuana was destined
Highway interdiction seizures of Colorado marijuana increased 43 percent in the
four-year average (2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana
compared to the four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
Of the 346 highway interdiction seizures in 2016, there were 36 different states
destined to receive marijuana from Colorado.
o The most common destinations identified were Illinois, Missouri, Texas,
Kansas and Florida.
Section 8 – Diversion by Parcel:
Seizures of Colorado marijuana in the U.S. mail has increased 844 percent from
an average of 52 parcels (2009-2012) to 491 parcels (2013-2016) in the four-year
average that recreational marijuana has been legal.
Seizures of Colorado marijuana in the U.S. mail has increased 914 percent from
an average of 97 pounds (2009-2012) to 984 pounds (2013-2016) in the four-year
average that recreational marijuana has been legal.
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Section 9 – Related Data:
Crime in Denver increased 6 percent from 2014 to 2016 and crime in Colorado
increased 11 percent from 2013 to 2016.
Colorado annual tax revenue from the sale of recreational and medical marijuana
was 0.8 percent of Colorado’s total statewide budget (FY 2016).
As of June 2017, there were 491 retail marijuana stores in the state of Colorado
compared to 392 Starbucks and 208 McDonald’s.
66 percent of local jurisdictions have banned medical and recreational marijuana
businesses.
Section 10 – Reference Materials:
This section lists various studies and reports regarding marijuana.
THERE IS MUCH MORE DATA IN EACH OF THE TEN SECTIONS. THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE
FOUND ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIDTA WEBSITE; GO TO WWW.RMHIDTA.ORG AND SELECT
REPORTS.
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Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this annual report is to document the impact of the legalization of
marijuana for medical and recreational use in Colorado. Colorado serves as an
experimental lab for the nation to determine the impact of legalizing marijuana. This is
an important opportunity to gather and examine meaningful data and identify trends.
Citizens and policymakers nationwide may want to delay any decisions on this
important issue until there is sufficient and accurate data to make informed decisions.
The Debate
There is an ongoing debate in this country concerning the impact of legalizing
marijuana. Those in favor argue that the benefits of removing prohibition far outweigh
the potential negative consequences. Some of the cited benefits include:
Eliminate arrests for possession and sale, resulting in fewer people with criminal
records and a reduction in the prison population
Free up law enforcement resources to target more serious and violent criminals
Reduce traffic fatalities since users will switch from alcohol to marijuana, which
does not impair driving to the same degree
No increase in use, even among youth, because of strict regulations
Added revenue generated through taxation
Eliminate the black market
Those opposed to legalizing marijuana argue that the potential benefits of lifting
prohibition pale in comparison to the adverse consequences. Some of the cited
consequences include:
Increase in marijuana use among youth and young adults
Increase in marijuana-impaired driving fatalities
Rise in number of marijuana-addicted users in treatment
Diversion of marijuana
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Adverse impact and cost of the physical and mental health damage caused by
marijuana use
The economic cost to society will far outweigh any potential revenue generated
Background
As of 2016, a number of states have enacted varying degrees of legalized marijuana
by permitting medical marijuana and eight permitting recreational marijuana. In 2010,
legislation was passed in Colorado that included the licensing of medical marijuana
centers (dispensaries), cultivation operations, and manufacturing of marijuana edibles
for medical purposes. In November 2012, Colorado voters legalized recreational
marijuana allowing individuals to use and possess an ounce of marijuana and grow up
to six plants. The amendment also permits licensing marijuana retail stores, cultivation
operations, marijuana edible manufacturers, and testing facilities. Washington voters
passed a similar measure in 2012.
Preface
It is important to note that, for purposes of the debate on legalizing marijuana in
Colorado, there are three distinct timeframes to consider: the early medical marijuana
era (2000-2008), the medical marijuana commercialization era (2009 – current) and the
recreational marijuana era (2013 – current).
2000 – 2008: In November 2000, Colorado voters passed Amendment 20 which
permitted a qualifying patient, and/or caregiver of a patient, to possess up to 2
ounces of marijuana and grow 6 marijuana plants for medical purposes. During
that time there were between 1,000 and 4,800 medical marijuana cardholders and
no known dispensaries operating in the state.
2009 – Current: Beginning in 2009 due to a number of events, marijuana became
de facto legalized through the commercialization of the medical marijuana
industry. By the end of 2012, there were over 100,000 medical marijuana
cardholders and 500 licensed dispensaries operating in Colorado. There were
also licensed cultivation operations and edible manufacturers.
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2013 – Current: In November 2012, Colorado voters passed Constitutional
Amendment 64 which legalized marijuana for recreational purposes for anyone
over the age of 21. The amendment also allowed for licensed marijuana retail
stores, cultivation operations and edible manufacturers. Retail marijuana
businesses became operational January 1, 2014.
Colorado’s History with Marijuana Legalization
Medical Marijuana 2000 – 2008
In November 2000, Colorado voters passed Amendment 20 which permitted a
qualifying patient and/or caregiver of a patient to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana
and grow 6 marijuana plants for medical purposes. Amendment 20 provided
identification cards for individuals with a doctor’s recommendation to use marijuana
for a debilitating medical condition. The system was managed by the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which issued identification
cards to patients based on a doctor’s recommendation. The department began
accepting applications from patients in June 2001.
From 2001 – 2008, there were only 5,993 patient applications received and only 55
percent of those designated a primary caregiver. During that time, the average was
three patients per caregiver and there were no known retail stores selling medical
marijuana (dispensaries). Dispensaries were not an issue because CDPHE regulations
limited a caregiver to no more than five patients.
In late 2007, a Denver district judge ruled that CDPHE violated the state’s open
meeting requirement when it set a five-patient-to-one-caregiver ratio and overturned
the rule. That opened the door for caregivers to claim an unlimited number of patients
for whom they were providing and growing marijuana. Although this decision
expanded the parameters, very few initially began operating medical marijuana
commercial operations (dispensaries) in fear of prosecution, particularly from the
federal government.
The judge’s ruling, and caregivers expanding their patient base, created significant
problems for local prosecutors seeking a conviction for marijuana distribution by
caregivers. Many jurisdictions ceased or limited filing those types of cases.
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Medical Marijuana Commercialization and Expansion 2009 – Present
The dynamics surrounding medical marijuana in Colorado began to change
substantially after the Denver judge’s ruling in late 2007, as well as several incidents
beginning in early 2009. All of these combined factors played a role in the explosion of
the medical marijuana industry and number of patients:
At a press conference in Santa Ana, California on February 25, 2009, U.S. Attorney
General Eric Holder was asked whether raids in California on medical marijuana
dispensaries would continue. He responded “No” and referenced the President’s
campaign promise related to medical marijuana. In mid-March 2009, the U.S. Attorney
General clarified the position saying that the Department of Justice enforcement policy
would be restricted to traffickers who falsely masqueraded as medical dispensaries and
used medical marijuana laws as a shield.
Beginning in the spring of 2009, Colorado experienced an explosion to over 20,000
new medical marijuana patient applications and the emergence of over 250 medical
marijuana dispensaries (allowed to operate as “caregivers”). One dispensary owner
claimed to be a primary caregiver to 1,200 patients. Government took little or no action
against these commercial operations.
In July 2009, the Colorado Board of Health, after public hearings, voted to keep the
judge’s ruling of not limiting the number of patients a single caregiver could have.
They also voted to change the definition of a caregiver to a person that only had to
provide medicine to patients, nothing more.
On October 19, 2009, U.S. Deputy Attorney General David Ogden provided
guidelines for U.S. Attorneys in states that enacted medical marijuana laws. The memo
advised to “Not focus federal resources in your state on individuals whose actions are
in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state law providing for the medical
use of marijuana.”
By the end of 2009, new patient applications jumped from around 6,000 for the first
seven years to an additional 38,000 in just one year. Actual cardholders went from 4,800
in 2008 to 41,000 in 2009. By mid-2010, there were over 900 unlicensed marijuana
dispensaries identified by law enforcement.
In 2010, law enforcement sought legislation to ban dispensaries and reinstate the
one-to-five ratio of caregiver to patient as the model. However, in 2010 the Colorado
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Legislature passed HB-1284 which legalized medical marijuana centers (dispensaries),
marijuana cultivation operations, and manufacturers for marijuana edible products. By
2012, there were 532 licensed dispensaries in Colorado and over 108,000 registered
patients, 94 percent of which qualified for a card because of severe pain.
Recreational Marijuana 2013 – Present
In November of 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64 which legalized
marijuana for recreational use. Amendment 64 allows individuals 21 years or older to
grow up to six plants, possess/use 1 ounce or less, and furnish an ounce or less of
marijuana if not for the purpose of remuneration. Amendment 64 permits marijuana
retail stores, marijuana cultivation sites, marijuana edible manufacturers and marijuana
testing sites. The first retail marijuana businesses were licensed and operational in
January of 2014. Some individuals have established private cannabis clubs, formed co-
ops for large marijuana grow operations, and/or supplied marijuana for no fee other
than donations.
What has been the impact of commercialized medical marijuana and legalized
recreational marijuana on Colorado? Review the report and you decide.
NOTES:
DATA, IF AVAILABLE, WILL COMPARE PRE- AND POST-2009 WHEN MEDICAL MARIJUANA
BECAME COMMERCIALIZED AND AFTER 2013 WHEN RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BECAME
LEGALIZED.
MULTI-YEAR COMPARISONS ARE GENERALLY BETTER INDICATORS OF TRENDS. ONE-YEAR
FLUCTUATIONS DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT A NEW TREND.
PERCENTAGE COMPARISONS MAY BE ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER.
PERCENT CHANGES ADDED TO GRAPHS WERE CALCULATED AND ADDED BY ROCKY
MOUNTAIN HIDTA.
THIS REPORT WILL CITE DATASETS WITH TERMS SUCH AS “MARIJUANA-RELATED” OR “TESTED
POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA.” THAT DOES NOT NECESSARILY PROVE THAT MARIJUANA WAS
THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT.
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SECTION 1: Impaired Driving
and Fatalities
Some Findings
Marijuana-related traffic deaths when a driver tested positive for marijuana more
than doubled from 55 deaths in 2013 to 123 deaths in 2016.
Marijuana-related traffic deaths increased 66 percent in the four-year average
(2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
o During the same time period, all traffic deaths increased 16 percent.
In 2009, Colorado marijuana-related traffic deaths involving drivers testing
positive for marijuana represented 9 percent of all traffic deaths. By 2016, that
number has more than doubled to 20 percent.
Consistent with the past, in 2016, less than half of drivers (44 percent) or
operators (48 percent) involved in traffic deaths were tested for drug
impairment.
The number of toxicology screens positive for marijuana (primarily DUID)
increased 63 percent in the four-year average (2013-2016) since Colorado
legalized recreational marijuana compared to the four-year average (2009-2012)
prior to legalization.
The 2016 Colorado State Patrol DUID Program data includes:
o 76 percent (767) of the 1004 DUIDs involved marijuana.
o 38 percent (385) of the 1004 DUIDs involved marijuana only.
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Differences in Data Citations
The Denver Post article “Exclusive: Traffic fatalities linked to marijuana are up
sharply in Colorado. Is legalization to blame?” cited the number of drivers identified in
fatal crashes who tested positive for marijuana. There were 47 positive drivers in 2013
and 115 positive drivers in 2016, which represents a 145 percent increase.
RMHIDTA cites the number of fatalities when a driver tested positive for
marijuana. There were 55 fatalities in 2014 and 123 fatalities in 2016 when a driver was
positive for marijuana, which represents a 124 percent increase.
There have been some fatality numbers for “cannabinoid positive drivers” cited
that use slightly higher figures than those used by RMHIDTA. After careful analysis of
complete data obtained from CDOT, RMHIDTA is confident the numbers cited in this
report are accurate.
Definitions by Rocky Mountain HIDTA
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID): DUID could include alcohol in
combination with drugs. This is an important measurement since the driver’s ability to
operate a vehicle was sufficiently impaired that it brought his or her driving to the
attention of law enforcement. The erratic driving and the subsequent evidence that the
subject was under the influence of marijuana helps confirm the causation factor.
Marijuana-Related: Also called “marijuana mentions,” is any time marijuana shows up
in the toxicology report. It could be marijuana only or marijuana with other drugs
and/or alcohol.
Marijuana Only: When toxicology results show marijuana and no other drugs or
alcohol.
Fatalities: Any death resulting from a traffic crash involving a motor vehicle.
Operators: Anyone in control of their own movements such as a driver, pedestrian or
bicyclist.
Drivers: An occupant who is in physical control of a transport vehicle. For an out-of-
control vehicle, an occupant who was in control until control was lost.
Personal Conveyance: Non-motorized transport devices such as skateboards,
wheelchairs (including motorized wheelchairs), tricycles, foot scooters, and Segways.
These are more or less non-street legal transport devices.
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Data for Traffic Deaths
NOTE:
THE DATA FOR 2012 THROUGH 2015 WAS OBTAINED FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CDOT). CDOT AND RMHIDTA CONTACTED CORONER OFFICES AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INVESTIGATING FATALITIES TO OBTAIN TOXICOLOGY
REPORTS. THIS REPRESENTS 100 PERCENT REPORTING. PRIOR YEAR(S) MAY HAVE HAD LESS
THAN 100 PERCENT REPORTING TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE FATALITY ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM (FARS). ANALYSIS OF
DATA WAS CONDUCTED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIDTA.
2016 FARS DATA WILL NOT BE OFFICIAL UNTIL JANUARY 2018.
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
and Colorado Department of Transportation
In 2016 there were a total of 608 traffic deaths of which:
o 390 were drivers
o 116 were passengers
o 79 were pedestrians
o 16 were bicyclists
o 5 were in personal conveyance
o 2 had an unknown position in the vehicle
535 554 548
465 450 447 472 481 488
547
608
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Number of DeathsTotal Number of Statewide Traffic Deaths
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Traffic Deaths Related to Marijuana
When a DRIVER Tested Positive for Marijuana
Crash Year Total Statewide
Fatalities
Fatalities with
Drivers Testing Positive
for Marijuana
Percentage Total
Fatalities
2006 535 33 6.17%
2007 554 32 5.78%
2008 548 36 6.57%
2009 465 41 8.82%
2010 450 46 10.22%
2011 447 58 12.98%
2012 472 65 13.77%
2013 481 55 11.43%
2014 488 75 15.37%
2015 547 98 17.92%
2016 608 123 20.23%
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
In 2016 there were a total of 123 marijuana-related traffic deaths when a driver
tested positive for marijuana. Of which:
o 100 were drivers
o 19 were passengers
o 2 were pedestrians
o 2 were bicyclists
“In 2016, of the 115 drivers in fatal wrecks who tested positive for marijuana
use, 71 were found to have Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the
psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in their blood, indicating use within
hours, according to state data. Of those, 63 percent were over 5 nanograms per
milliliter, the state’s limit for driving.” 1
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SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
33 32 36 41 46
58
65
55
75
98
123
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Number of DeathsTraffic Deaths Related to Marijuana when a
Driver Tested Positive for Marijuana
Legalization
Commercialization
6.17%5.78%6.57%
8.82%
10.22%
12.98%13.77%
11.43%
15.37%
17.92%
20.23%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Percent of DeathsPercent of All Traffic Deaths that were
Marijuana-Related when a
Driver Tested Positive for Marijuana
Legalization
Commercialization
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SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
0
20
40
60
80
100
2006-2008
Pre-Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-Commercialization
2013-2016
Legalization
34
53
88
Average NumberAverage Number of Traffic Deaths
Related to Marijuana when a
Driver Tested Positive for Marijuana
36%
36%
21%
7%
Marijuana Only
Marijuana and Alcohol
Marijuana and Other Drugs
(No Alcohol)
Marijuana, Other Drugs and
Alcohol
*Toxicology results for all substances present in individuals who tested positive for marijuana
Drug Combinations for
Drivers who Tested Positive for Marijuana*, 2016
56% Increase 66% Increase
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Traffic Deaths Related to Marijuana*
When an OPERATOR Tested Positive for Marijuana
Crash Year Total Statewide
Fatalities
Fatalities with
Operators Testing
Positive for Marijuana
Percent of Total
Fatalities
2006 535 37 6.92%
2007 554 39 7.04%
2008 548 43 7.85%
2009 465 47 10.10%
2010 450 49 10.89%
2011 447 63 14.09%
2012 472 78 16.53%
2013 481 71 14.76%
2014 488 94 19.26%
2015 547 115 21.02%
2016 608 147 24.18%
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
In 2016 there were a total of 147 marijuana-related traffic deaths of which:
o 100 were drivers
o 19 were passengers
o 21 were pedestrians
o 7 were bicyclists
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SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
37 39 43 47 49
63
78 71
94
115
147
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Number of DeathsTraffic Deaths Related to Marijuana when an
Operator Tested Positive for Marijuana
Commercialization
Legalization
6.92%7.04%7.85%
10.10%10.89%
14.09%
16.53%
14.76%
19.26%
21.02%
24.18%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Percent of DeathsPercent of All Traffic Deaths that were
Marijuana-Related when an
Operator Tested Positive for Marijuana
Commercialization
Legalization
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SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS),
2006-2011 and Colorado Department of Transportation 2012-2016
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2006-2008
Pre-Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-Commercialization
2013-2016
Legalization
40
59
107
Average NumberAverage Number of Traffic Deaths
Related to Marijuana when an
Operator Tested Positive for Marijuana
48% Increase 81% Increase
35%
35%
23%
7%
Marijuana Only
Marijuana and Alcohol
Marijuana and Other Drugs
(No Alcohol)
Marijuana, Other Drugs and
Alcohol
*Toxicology results for all substances present in individuals who tested positive for marijuana
Drug Combinations for
Operators who Tested Positive for Marijuana*, 2016
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Data for Impaired Driving
NOTE: IF SOMEONE IS DRIVING INTOXICATED FROM ALCOHOL AND UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ANY OTHER DRUG (INCLUDING MARIJUANA), ALCOHOL IS ALMOST ALWAYS THE
ONLY INTOXICANT TESTED FOR. WHETHER OR NOT HE OR SHE IS POSITIVE FOR OTHER
DRUGS WILL REMAIN UNKNOWN BECAUSE OTHER DRUGS ARE NOT OFTEN TESTED.
SOURCE: Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
The above graph is Rocky Mountain HIDTA’s conversion of the following
ChemaTox data as well as data from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s
state laboratory.
NOTE: THE ABOVE GRAPHS INCLUDE DATA FROM CHEMATOX LABORATORY WHICH WAS
MERGED WITH DATA SUPPLIED BY COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT - TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY. THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE SCREENS
ARE DUID SUBMISSIONS FROM COLORADO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NOTE: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DISCONTINUED
TESTING IN JULY 2013. THE COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION BEGAN TESTING
ON JULY 1, 2015.
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
787
1,629
2,352 2,430 2,513
2,853
2,392
2,034
522 1,395
Number of Positive ScreensNumber of Positive Cannabinoid Screens
CDPHE and ChemaTox*ChemaTox CBI**
*Data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment was merged with ChemaTox data from 2009 to
2013. CDPHE discontinued testing in July 2013.
**The Colorado Bureau of Investigation began toxicology operations in July 1, 2015 .
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ChemaTox and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(Data Combined 2009-2013)
SOURCE: Sarah Urfer, M.S., D-ABFT-FT; ChemaTox Laboratory
ChemaTox Data Only (2013-August 2017)
SOURCE: Sarah Urfer, M.D., D-ABFT-FT, ChemaTox Laboratory
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SOURCE: Colorado State Patrol, CSP Citations for Drug Impairment by Drug Type
In 2016, 76 percent of total DUIDs involved marijuana and 38 percent of total
DUIDs involved marijuana only
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Marijuana Only Involving Marijuna All DUIDs
354
674
874
333
641
842
385
767
1004
Number of DUIDsColorado State Patrol
Number of Drivers Under the Influence of
Drugs (DUIDs)
2014 2015 2016
*Driving Under
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SOURCE: Colorado State Patrol, CSP Citations for Drug Impairment by Drug Type
In 2016, Colorado State Patrol made about 300 fewer DUI and DUID cases than
in 2015.
However, marijuana made up 17 percent of the total in 2016
compared to 13 percent of the total in 2015 and 12 percent of the total
in 2014.
NOTE: “MARIJUANA CITATIONS DEFINED AS ANY CITATION WHERE CONTACT WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) OR DRIVING WHILE ABILITY IMPAIRED
(DWAI) AND MARIJUANA INFORMATION WAS FILLED OUT ON TRAFFIC STOP FORM
INDICATING MARIJUANA & ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA & OTHER CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES, OR MARIJUANA ONLY PRESENT BASED ON OFFICER OPINION ONLY (NO
TOXICOLOGICAL CONFIRMATION).” - COLORADO STATE PATROL
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
2014 2015 2016
12.2%
13.4%
17.2%PercentMarijuana as a Percent of
All DUI and DUIDs*
28% Increase10% Increase
*Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
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SOURCE: Denver Police Department, Traffic Operations Bureau via Data Analysis Unit
SOURCE: Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Records Section
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
2013 2014 2015 2016
37%
55%
49%
52%Percentage of DUIDsDenver Police Department
Percent of DUIDs Involving Marijuana
50%
52%
54%
56%
58%
60%
62%
64%
2013 2014 2015 2016
55%
60%
63%
57%Percent PositiveLarimer County Sheriff's Office
Percent of DUIDs Involving Marijuana
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Per CDOT, the total number of traffic accidents in Colorado for 2016 was not
available at the time of this report’s publication.
NOTE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIDTA HAS BEEN ASKED ABOUT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS SEEN IN COLORADO SINCE LEGALIZATION AND IS,
THEREFORE, PROVIDING THE DATA. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIDTA IS NOT
EQUATING ALL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WITH MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION.
Related Costs
Economic Cost of Vehicle Accidents Resulting in Fatalities: According to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor
Vehicles Crashes, 2010, the total economic costs for a vehicle fatality is $1,398,916. That
includes property damage, medical, insurance, productivity, among other
considerations. 2
Cost of Driving Under the Influence: The cost associated with the first driving-under-
the-influence (DUI) offense is estimated at $10,270. Costs associated with a DUID
(driving-under-the-influence-of-drugs) are very similar to those of a DUI/alcohol. 3
124,846
117,228
111,899
104,748
101,627
99,011
100,994
100,832
107,604
115,455
120,700
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Number of Accidents Total Number of Traffic Accidents
in Colorado
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Case Examples
Traffic Fatalities Linked to Marijuana are up Sharply in Colorado: Since the
legalization of recreational marijuana, the number of fatal accidents involving drivers
who tested positive for marijuana has “increased at a quicker rate than the increase of
pot usage in Colorado since 2013.” Many family members and loved ones of victims
involved in these fatal accidents are speaking out about the inability for authorities to
properly test for impairment.
“‘I never understood how we’d pass a law without first understanding
the impact better,’ said Barbara Deckert, whose fiancée, Ron Edwards,
was killed in 2015 in a collision with a driver who tested positive for
marijuana use below the legal limit and charged only with careless
driving. ‘How do we let that happen without having our ducks in a
row? And people are dying.’”
On January 13, 2016 just past 2 a.m., “Cody Gray, 19, and his running
buddy, Jordan Aerts, 18, were joyriding around north Denver in a car
they had stolen a few hours earlier. Ripping south along Franklin
Street, where it curves hard to the right onto National Western Drive,
Gray lost control, drove through a fence and went straight onto the
bordering railroad tracks. The car rolled and Gray was ejected. Both
died.” Corina Triffet, mother of Cody Gray, did not know that an
autopsy done revealed that her son had 10ng/mL , twice the legal limit,
of THC in his system when he died, until the Denver Post contacted
her. “There’s just no limit on what they can take, whether it’s smoking
it or edibles,” said Triffet and “I just can’t imagine people are getting
out there to drive when they’re on it. But my son apparently did, and
there it is.”
Too little is understood about how marijuana impairs a person’s ability to operate a
vehicle. Due to this lack of understanding the Denver Post stated, “Even coroners who
occasionally test for the drug bicker over whether to include pot on a driver’s death
certificate.”
“’No one’s really sure of the broad impact because not all the drivers are
tested, yet people are dying,’ said Montrose County Coroner Dr. Thomas
Canfield. ‘It’s this false science that marijuana is harmless, … but it’s not,
particularly when you know what it does to your time and depth perception,
and the ability to understand and be attentive to what’s around you.’”
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Colorado now mandates that traffic fatalities within the state be analyzed to see
what role drugs played in the crashes. State police are re-analyzing samples from
suspected drunk drivers in 2015 and a Denver Post source stated, “more than three in
five also tested positive for active THC.” However, testing remains expensive and most
departments will stop testing when a driver tests positive for alcohol impairment. 1
20-Year-Old Colorado Man Kills 8-Year-Old Girl While Driving High: A former star
athlete at Mead High School accused of fatally running over an 8-year-old Longmont
girl on her bike told police he thought he'd hit the curb — until he saw the girl's
stepfather waving at him, according to an arrest affidavit released July 29, 2016.
Kyle Kenneth Couch, 20, turned right on a red light at the same time Peyton
Knowlton rolled into the crosswalk on May 20, 2016. The girl was crushed by the rear
right tire of the Ford F-250 pickup, and died from her injuries. Couch, of Longmont,
surrendered to police Friday on an arrest warrant that included charges of vehicular
homicide and driving under the influence of drugs. One blood sample collected more
than two hours after the collision tested positive for cannabinoids, finding 1.5
nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood. That's below Colorado's legal limit of 5
nanograms per milliliter. But Deputy Police Chief Jeff Satur said the law allows the
DUI charge when those test results are combined with officer observations of impaired
behavior and marijuana evidence found inside Couch's pickup.
The presumptive sentencing range for vehicular homicide, a Class 3 felony, is four to
12 years in prison.
Couch attends Colorado Mesa University where, in 2015, he appeared in six games
as a linebacker as a red shirt freshman for the football team. In 2013, Couch became the
first athlete from Mead High School to win a state title when he captured the Class 4A
wrestling championship at 182 pounds. He was named the Times-Call's Wrestler of the
Year that season and was able to defend his crown a year later, winning the 4A title at
195 pounds to cap his senior season with a 49-1 record.
Couch, now 20, has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and driving
under the influence of marijuana in connection with the death of 8-year-old Peyton
Knowlton. 4
Valedictorian and Friends Die in Fatal Crash after Using Marijuana: An 18 year old
recent valedictorian of St. John’s Military School, Jacob Whitting, was driving his truck
with his friends when he “lost control and ran off the road, rolling down an
embankment and into a creek.” Whitting, along with 2 of the 3 other passengers, ages 16
and 19, died in the crash. According to the toxicology report, all three deceased
teenagers had taken Xanax and marijuana. Whitting’s toxicology “recorded THC levels
at higher than 5 nanograms or more of active THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) per
milliliter of blood, which under Colorado law is considered impaired while driving.” 5
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Man Killed, Woman and Two Children Injured after Vehicle Careens off I-76:
Anthony Griego, 28, “was driving very aggressively and speeding, and had been trying
to pass a semi-truck using the shoulder when he lost control,” according to Colorado
State Patrol, just before 7 a.m. on December 27, 2016. “Troopers say Griego lost control,
blew thought a guardrail, went airborne and flipped the truck nearly 20 feet down onto
the road below.” Both Griego and the adult female passenger were not wearing
seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle. Griego died at the scene. The female
passenger suffered a shattered pelvis, broke her spine in three places, and was in a
coma. The two children passengers, 7 year-old Jazlynn, had a punctured lung and, 6
year-old Alexis, had a fractured skull and broken collar bone. An autopsy of Griego
showed he had 19ng/mL of THC in his system at the time of the crash. That is nearly 4
times the legal limit. 6, 7
“I fell asleep” Boulder Teen Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide: Quinn Hefferan
faces up to two years in the Colorado Department of Youth Corrections for killing Stacy
Reynolds (30) and Joe Ramas (39) on May 7th 2016. Hefferan, who was 17 years old at
the time of the accident, told the judge he “had split a joint with his friends” and fell
asleep at the wheel while trying to make his midnight curfew. Hefferan rear ended the
couple “at speeds upwards of 45 miles per hour... police did not find any evidence the
teen driver tried to brake before the crash.” According to the toxicology report, he had 4
times the legal limit of THC in his system. Cassie Drew, a friend of the couple says,
“It’s not about resentment or getting back, or feeling angry. [Hefferan’s] life is forever
changed and we recognize that, we recognize how much this will impact him and his
family.” 8, 9
Middle School Counselor Killed by High Driver as She Helped Fellow Motorist:
On July 10, 2016, a counselor at Wolf Point Middle School, in Montana, was hit by a car
and killed by an impaired driver in Colorado as she stopped to help another driver.
The Jefferson County coroner in Colorado identified the woman as Jana Elliott, 56. She
died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries. Elliott is identified as a counselor for the
sixth grade in Montana.
The driver who hit Elliott, identified as Curtis Blodgett, 24, is being charged with
vehicular homicide for allegedly smoking marijuana prior to the crash, according to The
Denver Post. Blodgett allegedly admitted he had smoked marijuana that day.
Detectives are working to determine whether Blodgett was legally impaired at the time
of the crash. “How much he had in his system and what he had in his system will
determine whether additional charges could be filed,” Lakewood Police Spokesman
Steve Davis told The Post (subsequent testing revealed Blodgett had 4.8 ng/mL of THC
in his system).
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According to the Lakewood Police Department Traffic Unit, Elliott was driving on
US Highway 6 when a vehicle traveling in the left lane lost the bicycle it was carrying
on its top. The driver of the vehicle stopped to retrieve the bike and Elliott stopped
along the shoulder as well to help. After they retrieved the bicycle and were preparing
to drive away, another vehicle rear ended Elliott’s vehicle at a speed of 65 mph. Elliott
was killed in the crash. 10
Suspected DUI Driver Runs A Red Light: On August 30th, 2017, at around 5:30 a.m. a
driver in a Toyota 4Runner ran a red light and crashed into a public transit bus. Two
people were injured in the crash. Police investigating the crash found “marijuana in the
4Runner and the crash is being investigated as a possible DUI for alcohol and
marijuana.” The typically busy intersection in Wheat Ridge, CO had to be closed down
for several hours during rush hour. 11
For Further Information on Impaired Driving See Page 147
Sources
1 David Migoya, “Exclusive: Traffic fatalities linked to marijuana are up sharply
in Colorado. Is legalization to blame?” The Denver Post, August 25th, 2017,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/25/colorado-marijuana-traffic-fatalities/>,
accessed August 25th, 2017.
2 National Center for Statistics and Analysis, “The Economic and Societal Impact
Of Motor Vehicle Crashes,” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Washington, DC, revised May 2015,
<https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812013>, accessed August
31st, 2017.
3 Cost of a DUI brochure,
<https://www.codot.gov/library/brochures/COSTDUI09.pdf/view>, accessed February
19, 2015.
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4 Amelia Arvesen, Times-Call, July 29, 2016, “Driver accused of killing Longmont
girl riding bike thought he’d hit curb,”
<http://www.timescall.com/news/crime/ci_30185142/driver-accused-killing-longmont-
girl-bike-thought-hed,” accessed July 29, 2016.
5 Yesenia Robles, “Autopsy shows teens in fatal Conifer crash had traces of
Xanax and marijuana in their system,” The Denver Post, July 7th 2016,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/07/teens-conifer-crash-traces-drugs-thc/>,
accessed August 28th, 2017.
6 Allison Sylte, “Man killed, woman and two children injured after vehicle
careens off I-76,” 9NEWS, December 27, 2016, <http://www.9news.com/traffic/man-
killed-woman-and-two-children-injured-after-vehicle-careens-off-i-76/379100251>,
accessed September 25, 2017.
7 Macradee Aegerter, “CSP: Driver who went off elevated section of I-76 may
have been high,” FOX31 Denver, December 28, 2016, <http://kdvr.com/2016/12/28/csp-
marijuana-may-have-been-contributing-factor-in-deadly-crash/>, accessed September
25, 2017.
8 Michell Byars, “’I fell asleep’: Boulder teen pleads guilty to vehicular homicide,
DUI in crash that killed 2,” The Daily Camera, December 16th, 2016,
<http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_30665690/quinn-hefferan-boulder-fatal-
crash-dui>, accessed August 23, 2017.
9 Lauren DiSpirito, “Teen Accused Of Being Stoned In Crash That Killed Boulder
Couple,” CBS Denver, June 11th 2016, <http://Denver.cbslocal.com/2016/06/11/stacey-
reynolds-joe-rama-fatal-crash/>, accessed August 23rd, 2017.
10 Aja Goare, “Wolf Point school counselor killed by car while helping other
driver in Colorado,” KTVS.com, July 13, 2016,
<http://www.ktvq.com/story/32440083/wolf-point-school-counselor-killed-by-car-while-
helping-other-driver-in-colorado>, accessed July 13, 2016.
11 Chuck Hickey, “Police: Suspected DUI driver runs red light, crashed
into RTD bus in Wheat Ridge,” Fox 31 Denver, August 30th 2017,
<http://kdvr.com/2017/08/30/rtd-bus-3-vehicles-involved-in-wheat-ridge-crash/>,
accessed August 30th, 2017.
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SECTION 2: Youth Marijuana
Use
Some Findings
Youth past month marijuana use increased 12 percent in the three-year average
(2013-2015) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
three-year average prior to legalization (2010-2012).
The latest 2014/2015 results show Colorado youth ranked #1 in the nation for past
month marijuana use, up from #4 in 2011/2012 and #14 in 2005/2006.
Colorado youth past month marijuana use for 2014/2015 was 55 percent higher
than the national average compared to 39 percent higher in 2011/2012.
The top ten states with the highest rate of current marijuana youth use were all
medical marijuana states, whereas the bottom ten were all non-medical-
marijuana states.
Surveys NOT Utilized
Rocky Mountain HIDTA did not use the following datasets in this report
because of the following reasons:
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS)
The HKCS shows a 7.6 percent increase in student marijuana use from 2013 (19.7
percent) to 2015 (21.2 percent). According to a front page article in The Denver Post
(June 21, 2016), the increase was not statistically significant and thus “Pot use among
Colorado teens flat.” In fact, The Denver Post released an editorial on June 22, 2016 titled
“Colorado’s good news on teen pot use.” An analysis of the data paints a different
picture of student marijuana use in Colorado.
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Some concerns with the HKCS include:
Jefferson County (the 2nd largest school district), Douglas County (the 3rd largest
school district), El Paso County (Colorado Springs, 2nd largest metro area), and
Weld County results were listed as N/A which means data not available due to
low participation in the region.
NOTE: This is a similar reason why HKCS results were considered unweighted by
the national YRBS survey.
In 2015 the HKCS survey had a response rate of 46 percent, which is well below
the 60 percent rate required by YRBS. Even though HKCS samples a large
number of students, their participation rate is below the industry standard for
weighted data.
From 2013 to 2015, marijuana use:
o High School – increased 14 percent among seniors and 19 percent among
juniors.
o Middle School – increased 96 percent for 7th Graders and 144 percent
among 6th Graders.
SOURCE: Colorado Department Public Health and Environment, Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
For a detailed analysis and additional data, go to www.rmhidta.org and click on the
Reports tab to read “Colorado Youth Marijuana Use: Up – Down – Flat? Examine the
Data and You Decide!”
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
0.9
4.5
8.7
13.7
19.0
22.1
24.3
2.2
8.8 8.8
12.4
18.8
26.3 27.8
Percent of PrevalenceHealthy Kids Colorado Survey:
Current Marijuana Use for High School and
Middle School Students in Colorado
2013 2015
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Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study
Although Colorado cited Monitoring the Future data in a response letter to Attorney
General Jeff Sessions, the study is designed to be nationally-representative and not
state-representative. MTF does not provide usable estimates for the specific state of
Colorado because of the state’s relatively small size. Colorado is only 1.6 percent of the
total U.S. population; thus, the sampling would only be 1.6 percent of Colorado schools
(400) or about 6 schools per year. Since 2010, the survey sampled an average of 4.6
Colorado schools. In 2014 and 2015, there were four schools surveyed each year of
which three were eighth grade. Therefore, the MTF study is not useful for state data
pertaining to Colorado for school-age drug use data and trends.
Centers for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
In 2015, Colorado fell short of the required 60 percent participation rate and was,
therefore, not included with weighted data in this survey. Additionally, upon further
review, it was discovered that since 1991 the state of Colorado has only been
represented in the High School YRBS survey with weighted data four times. Since 1995,
Colorado has only been represented in the Middle School YRBS survey by weighted
data twice. States that participated in the 2015 Middle School and High School YRBS
surveys are represented in dark purple in the below maps. It should be noted, in 2015,
high schools in the following ten states were not included with weighted high school
data: Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, and
New Jersey. Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota did not participate in the survey.
Centers for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey
2015 YRBS Participation Map
Middle Schools High Schools
SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Adolescent and School Health, YRBS Participation
Maps and History http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/participation.htm
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Use Data
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
2010-2012
Pre-Recreational Legalization
2013-2015
Post-Recreational Legalization
10.60%
11.85%Average PercentAverage Past Month Use of Marijuana
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old
12% Increase
6.74 6.67 6.67 7.03 7.38 7.64 7.55 7.15 7.22 7.20
7.60 8.15
9.13
10.17 9.91
10.72 10.47 11.16
12.56
11.13
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15Average PercentAnnual Averages of Data Collection
Past Month Marijuana Use
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old
National Average Colorado Average
Commercialization
Legalization
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Substate Region Estimates 2006-2014
NOTE: SUB-STATE DATA IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG
USE AND HEALTH IN THE ABOVE TIMEFRAMES.
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
United States Colorado Denver Metro6.72%8.75%9.57%7.19%10.05%10.54%7.48%10.06%10.99%7.22%11.74%12.38%Average PercentPrevalence of Past 30-Day Marijuana Use
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old
2006-2008 2008-2010 2010-2012 2012-2014
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
NOTE: *California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada voted to legalize recreational marijuana in
November 2016
**States that had legislation for medical marijuana signed into effect during 2015
0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%
Utah
Alabama
Nebraska
Mississippi
Iowa
**Louisiana
Oklahoma
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
**Ohio
West Virginia
Hawaii
**North Dakota
Minnesota
Kentucky
South Dakota
Kansas
**Arkansas
Idaho
Illinois
Missouri
South Carolina
Wyoming
**Florida
New Jersey
Texas
Georgia
**Pennsylvania
*Nevada
Delaware
New York
Wisconsin
Arizona
Michigan
Indiana
*California
Connecticut
New Mexico
Montana
Washington
Maryland
*Massachusetts
Oregon
New Hampshire
*Maine
Rhode Island
Alaska
Vermont
Colorado
Past Month Usage, 12 to 17 Years Old, 2014/2015
As of 2015:
Legalized Recreational/Medical Marijuana
Legalized Medical Marijuana
Non-Legalized Medical Marijuana
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
Past Month Marijuana Use
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old, 2014/2015
Top 10
(Medical/Recreational States)
Bottom 10
(Non-Medical or Recreational States)
National Average = 7.20%
1. Colorado – 11.13% 41. North Carolina – 5.97%
2. Vermont – 10.86% 42. Tennessee – 5.90 %
3. Alaska – 10.64% 43. Virginia – 5.44%
4. Rhode Island – 10.19% 44. Oklahoma – 5.42%
5. Maine – 10.01% 45. Louisiana – 5.33%
6. New Hampshire – 9.44% 46. Iowa – 5.30%
7. Oregon – 9.42% 47. Mississippi – 5.29%
8. Massachusetts – 9.22% 48. Nebraska – 5.26%
9. Maryland – 9.20% 49. Alabama – 5.16%
10. Washington – 9.17% 50. Utah – 4.54%
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
Non-Medical Marijuana
States
Medical Marijuana States Recreational/Medical
Marijuana States
6.19%
8.25%
10.09%Average PercentAverage Past Month Use
Youth Ages 12 to 17 Years Old, 2014/2015
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SOURCE: Division of Probation Services/State Court Administrator’s Office
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
40.00
45.00
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
22.24
24.90 25.26 26.15 26.59 28.31 28.37
31.91 33.77 34.40 34.83
Percent PositiveColorado Probation Percent of All
Urinalysis Tests Positive for Marijuana
Youth Ages 10 -17 Years Old
Commercialization Legalization
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School Data
Impact on School Violation Numbers
“Note that Senate Bill 12-046 and House Bill 12-1345 targeted reform of ‘zero
tolerance’ policies in schools, and appear to have decreased expulsions,
suspensions and referrals to law enforcement.” – Colorado Department of
Public Safety, Marijuana Legalization in Colorado: Early Findings, A Report
Pursuant to Senate Bill 13-283, March 2016
Data for the 2016-2017 school year were not available by the time of release for this
report.
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Education, 10-Year Trend Data: State Suspension and Expulsion
Incident Rates and Reasons
NOTE: THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEGAN COLLECTING MARIJUANA
VIOLATIONS SEPARATELY FROM ALL DRUG VIOLATIONS DURING THE 2015-2016
SCHOOL YEAR.
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Education, 10-Year Trend Data: State Suspension and Expulsion
Incident Rates and Reasons
In school year 2015/2016, 62 percent of all drug expulsions and suspensions
were for marijuana violations.
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Education, 10-Year Trend Data: State Suspension and Expulsion
Incident Rates and Reasons
In school year 2015/2016, 73 percent of all drug related referrals to law
enforcement were for marijuana violations.
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Education
NOTE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIDTA HAS BEEN ASKED ABOUT THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL
DROPOUTS IN COLORADO NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS, THEREFORE, PROVIDING THE
DATA. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIDTA IS NOT ATTRIBUTING THE NUMBER OF
DROPOUTS TO MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION.
Colorado School Resource Officer Survey
In June 2017, 76 school resource officers (SRO) participated in a survey concerning
marijuana in schools. The majority were assigned to high schools and had a tenure of
three years or more as a SRO. They were asked for their professional opinion on a
number of questions. The questions and their responses are shown in the following
pages.
10,200
10,400
10,600
10,800
11,000
11,200
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
10,664
10,546
11,114
10,530
Number of DropoutsNumber of Reported School Dropouts
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Question: Since the legalization of recreational marijuana, what impact has there
been on marijuana-related incidents at your school?
SOURCE: Colorado Association of School Resource Officers (CASRO) and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
Question: What were the most predominant marijuana violations by students on
campus?
SOURCE: Colorado Association of School Resource Officers (CASRO) and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
86%
4%
10%
Increase
Decrease
No Change
Impact on Marijuana-Related Incidents, 2017
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Student sharing
marijuana with
other students
Student selling
marijuana to
other students
Student in
possession of
marijuana
infused edibles
Student in
possession of
marijuana
Student under
the influence
during school
hours
2%
5%6%
36%
44%Percent of SRO ResponsesPredominant Marijuana Violations, 2017
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Question: Where do the students get their marijuana?
SOURCE: Colorado Association of School Resource Officers (CASRO) and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
School Counselor Survey
Since the 2015 survey, the Colorado School Counselor Association has elected
not to participate in any further surveys.
In August 2015, 188 school counselors participated in a survey concerning the
legalization of marijuana in schools. The majority were assigned to high schools with
an average tenure of ten years. They were asked for their professional opinion on a
number of question. The questions and their responses are shown in the following
pages.
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Medical
Marijuana
Cardholders
Medical
Marijuana
Dispensaries
Medical
Marijuana
Caregivers
Parents Black Market Friend Who
Obtained it
Legally
7%5%
2%
23%26%
39%Percent of SRO ResponsesStudent Marijuana Source, 2017
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Question: Since the legalization of recreational marijuana, what impact has there
been on marijuana-related incidents at your school?
SOURCE Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA) and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
Question: What were the most predominant marijuana violations by students on
campus?
SOURCE Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA) and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
68%2%
30%Increased
Decreased
No Change
Impact on Marijuana-Related Incidents,
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Student selling
marijuana to
other students
Student sharing
marijuana with
other students
Student in
possession of
marijuana
infused edibles
Student in
possession of
marijuana
Student under
the influence
during school
hours
5%6%
9%
30%
51%Percent of Counselor ResponsesPredominant Marijuana Violations, 2015
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Question: Where do the students get their marijuana?
SOURCE Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA) and Rocky Mountain HIDTA
Case Examples
My son and his Marijuana: “It was February 6th at 3:15 a.m. when my oldest son woke
me and urgently whispered that his brother had just tried to take his own life. I
couldn’t comprehend that my second-born, a high achieving, gifted young man had just
attempted suicide by hanging. Thankfully, his brother discovered him and saved his life
before we lost him. It changed our family forever.
Later that morning after the assessment and intake procedure, the hospital social
worker explained that my son’s prescription for Adderall combined with his heavy
marijuana use had caused a psychotic break called marijuana induced psychosis. She
said this was quite common among young people today. I felt blindsided as I had no
idea my son was using marijuana.
Sadly, in-patient treatment was not successful, nor was out-patient treatment.
Our lives began to revolve around our son’s addiction and the never-ending
appointments, meetings, confrontations, stress, and bizarre drama that we never
Student Marijuana Source, 2015
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imagined we would experience. It was both frustrating and heartbreaking to listen as
my son frequently described his passionate commitment to marijuana and observe his
inability to see how negatively it impacted – even controlled him.
We learned we were not fighting a behavior but a mind-set that was cemented
into his belief system. Marijuana had become his life, his religion, and his identity. In
spite of a multitude of problems and ongoing depression that continue to prevent him
from living successfully, his belief that marijuana will solve all of his troubles remains
ingrained in him and leaves our family feeling fearful and often hopeless to help him.” 1
Teen Shot While Trying to Sell Marijuana: While attempting to sell marijuana to a car
filled with four other teenagers, an 18 year old in Greeley, Colorado was shot with a
handgun. The seller had been leaning into the car window when the occupants shot
him and quickly drove away. The wound sustained by the teenager was not life
threatening. 2
One Teen Wounded, Another Killed While Trying to Steal Marijuana: Shortly after 2
a.m. on Sunday, October 9th, 2016, Denver Police received a call from a 14-year-old boy
stating that he and his friend had been shot. Both boys had been trying to steal
marijuana plants from a backyard when the resident was alerted to their presence and
fired multiple shots at the boys. Both boys were struck as they were trying to escape the
backyard, the 14-year-old was wounded and the 15-year old boy was killed. The home
owner was arrested and held for investigation of murder, attempted murder and
investigation of felony marijuana cultivation. 3
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Some Comments from School Resource Officers
They End Up Sick:
o “A student came to after-prom after eating some marijuana edibles. She
later got very sick and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. She
later admitted to being given the edibles by another student.”
o “A student asked another to get them marijuana. Student brought some
edibles, later that week, and then the other student shared the edibles with
5 other people, who became sick. All students were disciplined. It is very
common for students to bring edibles and share with others, and they end
up sick from eating too much.”
o “8th grader brought marijuana brownies to school, gave them to friends
and then overdosed on them and ended up in the hospital.”
Organized and Well-planned Distribution:
o “Students sometimes put Marijuana in Cheetos bags and sell to each
other.”
o “Our agency just processed a 12 year old student for distribution of MJ.
The child admitted to stealing ‘unnoticeable’ amounts of MJ from several
different relatives, who purchased the recreational MJ legally, then sold it
to other students. The 12 year old suspect had also recruited other
students to sell the MJ. The crime was eventually reported by the sister of
one of the accomplices.”
o “Student, age 16 (10th grade) recently came with father from California
(father wanted to start a grow operation) frequently peddled marijuana on
and around campus. Eventually, school/police alerted that he was
packing a gun.”
o “Student has a medicinal marijuana card, became marijuana dealer to
fellow students, arrested and is being prosecuted for distribution.”
o “A student baked THC brownies and sold them at school (10-12 grades).
Students were charged [with distribution] of marijuana, it was organized
and well-planned in school distribution (9-11 grades).
Burglarized Dispensary: “Five male students were found on school grounds with an
overabundance of dabs and shatter that was still in the packaging from a dispensary
that had been burglarized the previous weekend by five masked individuals that were
caught on surveillance tape.”
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Student Commits Suicide: “Sophomore caught selling marijuana to students on
campus. He was distributing for another student. That student was obtaining high
quality marijuana on the black market. Original was charged and committed suicide 3
days later. Other subject made suicidal statements and received treatment.”
Fine for Their Kids to Use: “Multiple students at my ‘affluent’ middle school obtain
marijuana and use marijuana with their families who all seem to have their own
marijuana grows. Most of these parents think their ‘medicine’ is fine for their kids to
use.”
Social Media Delivery Service: “Students using social media to order up their
hash/marijuana/shatter and have it delivered to their local park or fast food joint. No
names exchanged and very difficult to prove a case. Was able to get a warrant on a
suspect with the help of MED (Marijuana Enforcement Division). “
Attempting to Official a Game: “Referee in possession and smelling like marijuana
while attempting to official a game.”
Leave Campus and Come Back High:
“Students will leave campus and smoke either in their home, parks, or cars
and come back after lunch. Adult dealers have trolled [the] parking lot for
students looking to buy marijuana. Lots of marijuana use at juvenile parties
on the weekend.”
“Most of our marijuana offenses in the schools are at the middle school and
high school level where students leave campus, get high and come back to
school. Some are caught with possession of marijuana and some are only
consuming.”
Young Students Stealing from Parents:
“Ten year old in possession and consuming in school using parents pot and
pipe”
“6th grader stealing and then bringing mom’s medical marijuana to school,
sharing with friends and smoking in bathrooms before school.”
“5th grader stealing recreational marijuana from parents and bringing it to
school, showing it to all his friends and then smoking it at school.”
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Some Comments from School Counselors
Halls Reek of Pot After Lunch:
“Many kids come back from lunch highly intoxicated from marijuana use. Halls
reek of pot, so many kids are high that it is impossible to apprehend all but the
most impaired.”
“They go off campus and smoke during lunch with friends. They will run home
with friends during lunch and smoke then.”
“There have been several instances of students in their cars on lunch or during
their off hours ‘hotboxing’ or smoking marijuana. Most students are seniors but
on occasion, seniors will provide marijuana to 9th or 10th grade students.”
“2014/2015 school year, several students caught coming back from off-campus
lunch under the influence of marijuana.”
“Had a student come back from lunch, teacher believed that they were high.
Student was escorted to the office, student admitted they were indeed high to the
administrator.”
“Students are often referred after lunch (open campus) after they have been
riding around smoking marijuana with their friends.”
“More and more students are coming back to school high after lunch.”
“In April 2015, students were going out for a break. 2-3 students smoked
marijuana about a block away from school. They smelled like pot when they got
back.”
Just a Plant: “In March of 2015 a fifth grade boy offered marijuana to another fifth
grader on the playground. In October of 2014 a kindergarten girl described the pipe in
her grandmother’s car and the store where you go to buy pipes. In May of 2015 a first
grade girl reported that her mom smokes weed in the garage. ‘It’s not a drug, it’s just a
plant.’”
Arrives at School Stoned:
“At the beginning of the second semester, three middle school boys were
routinely arriving late at school, and noticeable intoxicated.”
“We have middle school students who either come to school high, or have it on
them in a bag. Or they have pipes on them.”
“In May 2015, a teacher witnessed 2 seniors smoking marijuana while driving to
school. One student admitted to having done so; the other denied it.”
“Teaching a lesson in class during first period that started 7:30 AM and 2
students were already high in class.”
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“A male 13 y/o student fell asleep in several classes. He was interviewed by the
school counselor and the RSO (sic). He was assessed as being high and admitted
that he uses marijuana often before school. He steals it from his older brother.”
“12 yr. old, sixth grader, was suspected of coming to summer school high. When
confronted he told the teacher that he smoked it at home the night before but
denied being high at the time. Later, he confirmed that he had smoked early that
morning. The marijuana came from his mother’s stash.”
New Use of Bathrooms:
“2 students were smoking marijuana in the restroom last year.”
“8th grade male student had marijuana in his locker, classmates reported it. 8th
grade female student smoked a joint in a school bathroom during school hours.
Shared it with a friend.”
“7th grade girl last year had hidden marijuana and a pipe in the girl’s restroom
and told several friends who began getting bathroom break passes from various
classrooms. Security noted an increased traffic flow to and from that restroom
and found the weed and soon after the violators.”
It’s Legal:
“3 or 4 times in the last school year, students have come to school under the
influence after meeting at homes where parents were absent, sharing marijuana
off campus and then bringing it on campus. 7th and 8th grade students have been
involved, and most often their reaction when caught is ‘it’s legal’.”
“I met with at least 5 students last year alone that have been showing significant
signs of drug use or were caught and they all said they will not stop using weed
on a daily basis. Their justification was it’s fine because it’s legal. If it’s legal it’s
not as bad as what adults say about the risks.”
Grades Decline: “I would like to say that in general our Marijuana incidents have not
gone up. We have a savvy population that knows to keep it away from school.
However, I have seen a huge spike in talking with kids about it in my sessions. Last
year I had two very intelligent students (above 4.0) that used marijuana 2-6 times a
week. Both of them had grades decline and significant social emotional issues spike in
the spring of their Senior Year. They also both had violations at school.”
Dad Allows Pot Smoking: “We had reports of two students (brothers) appear to be
high at school. Our officer assessed both of them and discovered that their father, who
had a medical marijuana card, was having them both “smoke a bowl” before school.
He thought it would make their school day easier.”
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Parents High: “At our elementary school, we have noticed an increased number of
parents showing up to school high. Kids have also brought [marijuana] to school to
show their friends.”
Difficulty in Assessment: “For school personnel, it is more difficult to evaluate what
substance a student is under the influence of. We can smell alcohol and smoked
marijuana but the edibles and vapes are hard to detect.”
Drug Canine Use: “I would like to just offer that we need policy that allows for more
use of drug dogs and not having to forewarn students or parents when these dogs will
be present. Students and especially dealers, the ones we need to catch, are very vigilant
in making adjustments when these resources are used.”
For Further Information on Youth Marijuana Use See Page 151
Sources
1 Jo McGuire, “One Mom’s Story: Marijuana and My Kid,” Jo McGuire Inc., August
29th, 2017, < https://jomcguire.wordpress.com/>, accessed August 29th, 2017.
2 Nate Miller, “Sheriff’s office seeks public’s help to learn more about northeast
Greeley shooting,” The Tribune, May 16, 2017,
<http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/crime/sheriffs-office-seeks-publics-help-to-learn-
more-about-northeast-greeley-shooting/>, accessed September 12, 2017.
3 Kirk Mitchell, “Denver man arrested after allegedly shooting, killing teen in
marijuana-filled backyard,” Denver Post, October 10, 2016,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/10/marijuana-grow-house-slaying-denver-man-
arrested/>, accessed September 12, 2017.
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SECTION 3: Adult Marijuana
Use
Some Findings
College age past month marijuana use increased 16 percent in the three-year
average (2013-2015) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to
the three-year average prior to legalization (2010-2012).
The latest 2014/2015 results show Colorado college-age adults ranked #2 in the
nation for past-month marijuana use, up from #3 in 2011/2012 and #8 in
2005/2006.
Colorado college age past month marijuana use for 2014/2015 was 61 percent
higher than the national average compared to 42 percent higher in 2011/2012.
Adult past-month marijuana use increased 71 percent in the three-year average
(2013-2015) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
three-year average prior to legalization (2010-2012).
The latest 2014/2015 results show Colorado adults ranked #1 in the nation for
past month marijuana use, up from #7 in 2011/2012 and #8 in 2005/2006.
Colorado adult past month marijuana use for 2014/2015 was 124 percent higher
than the national average compared to 51 percent higher in 2011/2012.
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Use Data
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
2010-2012
Pre-Recreational Legalization
2013-2015
Post-Recreational Legalization
27.04%
31.50%Average PercentAverage Past Month Use of Marijuana
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old
16% Increase
16.42 16.34 16.45 17.42 18.39 18.78 18.89 18.91 19.32 19.7
21.43 22.21 23.44 24.28 26.35 27.26 26.81 29.05 31.24 31.75
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15Average PercentAnnual Averages of Data Collection
Past Month Marijuana Use
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old
National Average Colorado Average
Legalization
Commercialization
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Substate Region Estimates 2006-2014
NOTE: SUB-STATE DATA IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG
USE AND HEALTH IN THE ABOVE TIMEFRAMES.
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
United States Colorado Denver Metro16.42%21.87%24.38%17.71%25.38%26.12%18.71%27.22%30.88%19.13%29.86%31.98%Average PercentPrevalence of Past 30-Day Marijuana Use
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old
2006-2008 2008-2010 2010-2012 2012-2014
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2013 and 2014
NOTE: *California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada voted to legalize recreational marijuana in
November 2016
**States that had legislation for medical marijuana signed into effect during 2015
0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%35.00%40.00%
Utah
Iowa
Idaho
Mississippi
Alabama
**North Dakota
Oklahoma
Texas
Wyoming
Kansas
Tennessee
Hawaii
**Louisiana
Kentucky
Nebraska
**Arkansas
South Dakota
*Nevada
Wisconsin
Virginia
Georgia
West Virginia
Arizona
New Jersey
**Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Minnesota
Missouri
**Ohio
Illinois
*California
New Mexico
Indiana
**Florida
South Carolina
Delaware
Washington
New York
Michigan
Montana
Maryland
Connecticut
Alaska
Oregon
*Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
*Maine
Colorado
Vermont
As of 2015:
Legalized Recreational/Medical Marijuana
Legalized Medical Marijuana
Non-Legalized Medical Marijuana
Past Month Usage, 18 to 25 Years Old, 2014/2015
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
Past Month Marijuana Use
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old, 2014/2015
Top 10
(Medical/Recreational States)
Bottom 10
(Non-Medical or Recreational States)
National Average = 19.99%
1. Vermont – 34.95% 41. Kansas – 15.73%
2. Colorado – 31.75% 42. Wyoming – 15.64%
3. Maine – 29.72% 43. Texas – 15.08%
4. New Hampshire – 29.12% 44. Oklahoma – 14.87 %
5. Rhode Island – 28.89% 45. North Dakota – 14.77%
6. Massachusetts – 27.39% 46. Alabama – 14.33%
7. Oregon – 26.29% 47. Mississippi – 13.91%
8. Alaska – 25.02% 48. Idaho – 13.69%
9. Connecticut – 24.99% 49. Iowa – 12.67%
10. Maryland – 24.87% 50. Utah – 11.07%
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
Non-Medical
Marijuana States
Medical Marijuana
States
Recreational/Medical
Marijuana States
16.81%
23.19%
26.23%Average PercentAverage Past Month Use
College Age 18 to 25 Years Old, 2014/2015
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Adults Age 26+ Years Old
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
2010-2012
Pre-Recreational Legalization
2013-2015
Post-Recreational Legalization
7.91%
13.55%Average PercentAverage Past Month Use of Marijuana
Adults Ages 26+ Years Old
71% Increase
4.1 4.02 4.06 4.42 4.68 4.8 5.05 5.45 6.11 6.55
5.32 5.88 6.88 7.31
8.86 8.19 7.63
10.13
12.45
14.65
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15Average PercentAnnual Averages of Data Collection
Past Month Marijuana Use
Adults Age 26+ Years Old
National Average Colorado Average
Legalization
Commercialization
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Substate Region Estimates 2006-2014
NOTE: SUB-STATE DATA IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG
USE AND HEALTH IN THE ABOVE TIMEFRAMES.
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
United States Colorado Denver Metro4.12%6.29%7.33%4.58%8.91%10.19%4.92%9.22%10.93%5.83%11.60%12.33%Average PercentPrevalence of Past 30-Day Marijuana Use
Adults Age 26+ Years Old
2006-2008 2008-2010 2010-2012 2012-2014
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
NOTE: *California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada voted to legalize recreational marijuana in
November 2016
**States that had legislation for medical marijuana signed into effect during 2015
0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%16.00%
Iowa
Utah
Mississippi
Alabama
**North Dakota
Texas
Nebraska
Wyoming
**Louisiana
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Virginia
Wisconsin
Idaho
West Virginia
South Dakota
New Jersey
North Carolina
Kentucky
**Arkansas
Kansas
Minnesota
**Ohio
Georgia
**Florida
Delaware
**Pennsylvania
Illinois
South Carolina
Missouri
*Nevada
Indiana
Arizona
Hawaii
Maryland
Connecticut
New York
*California
Michigan
New Mexico
*Massachusetts
Montana
New Hampshire
Washington
Rhode Island
Oregon
Vermont
*Maine
Alaska
Colorado
Past Month Usage, 26+ Years Old, 2014/2015
As of 2015:
Legalized Recreational/Medical Marijuana
Legalized Medical Marijuana
Non-Legalized Medical Marijuana
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SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
Past Month Marijuana Use
Adults Ages 26+ Years Old, 2014/2015
Top 10
(Medical/Recreational States)
Bottom 10
(Non-Medical or Recreational States)
National Average = 6.76%
1. Colorado – 14.65% 41. Tennessee – 4.81%
2. Alaska – 12.83% 42. Louisiana – 4.71%
3. Maine – 11.84% 43. Wyoming – 4.71%
4. Vermont – 11.61% 44. Nebraska – 4.53%
5. Oregon – 10.99% 45. Texas – 4.32%
6. Rhode Island – 10.39% 46. North Dakota – 3.93%
7. Washington – 9.74% 47. Alabama – 3.86%
8. New Hampshire – 9.65% 48. Mississippi – 3.81%
9. Montana – 9.41% 49. Utah – 3.75%
10. Massachusetts – 9.21% 50. Iowa – 3.30%
SOURCE: SAMHSA.gov, National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 and 2015
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
Non-Medical Marijuana
States
Medical Marijuana States Recreational/Medical
Marijuana States
5.10%
8.01%
12.05%Average PercentAverage Past Month Use
Adults Ages 26+ Years Old, 2014/2015
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Colorado Adult Marijuana Use Demographics1
According to the Colorado Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2016:
13.6 percent of adults (18+ years old) are current users of marijuana
o Nearly half of current users (47 percent) report using marijuana daily
1 out of 5 current users (20 percent) report driving after using marijuana
Top demographics of those who report current marijuana use:
o Between 18 to 25 years old
Next highest are those 26 to 34 years old
o Black, Non- Hispanic individuals
Next highest are Multiracial (Non-Hispanic) individuals
o Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual adults
o Males
The Southwest region of Colorado reports the highest current marijuana use
o The Southeast and Northwest regions are tied for second highest
NOTE: THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS) COLLECTS DATA
ON ADULT, INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISK FACTORS. QUESTIONS
SPECIFICALLY REGARDING MARIJUANA USE WERE NOT ADDED UNTIL 2014.
– MONITORING HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO MARIJUANA IN COLORADO: 2016,
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Case Examples
Young Professional Commits Suicide at 23, Parents Question if THC is to Blame:
Marc Bullard, a young professional with no apparent signs of depression or mental
illness committed suicide in April 2016. He had recently graduated college “near the top
of his college class,” and had been hired at a consulting firm in Denver. “In December of
2015, he was on top of the world explaining in a video documenting his success that,
‘It’s been a good year..’ and that he was looking forward to making plans for 2016.”
After his death, his parents began reading Marc’s personal diaries and found that he
had been writing entries such as:
I found out I was dabbing too much which I already knew and had cut back in February.
But apparently if you overdo it, you can get almost like poison and experience some
negative effects.
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Marc’s parents began to question “whether his death [was] related to his use of
high potency THC.” Before Marc’s death neither of them had even heard of dabbing.
Marc’s father Mike explained “I had the mindset, well, it’s just marijuana, it’s not going
to hurt anything.” While Marc’s death certificate does not say marijuana was the cause
of death, it “lists a contributing factor to ‘use of concentrated marijuana products.’”2
Parents Charged with Child Abuse for Identical Deaths of Two Babies: In Aurora,
Colorado a couple was booked into jail on two counts of misdemeanor child abuse.
Charges were filed against the couple after their second child died under similar
circumstances as their first child who died two years previously. According to police
reports, both babies “died while sleeping in bed with the parents” and both parents
“appear[ed] to be intoxicated or under the influence.” During the investigation of the
first child’s death there were “indications of alcohol and marijuana use.” The cause of
death as shown on autopsy reports for each child was listed as undetermined, however
per the Arapahoe County Coroner Dr. Kelly Lear-Kaul this is “because suffocation
leaves no trace.” 3
Man Shoots Wife and Kills Neighbor in a “Marijuana and Caffeine-Fueled Paranoid
State”: While home for lunch, Dr. Kenneth Atkinson heard shots being fired next door
at his neighbor’s home. He went outside to see what was going on and “found his
neighbor, Elizabeth Lyons, lying in a driveway, covered in blood.” Elizabeth Lyons had
been shot in the back by her husband Kevin Lyons. Dr. Atkinson attempted to attend to
Mrs. Lyons’ wounds when Kevin Lyons shot at him striking him in the leg. Dr.
Atkinson attempted to call 911 but “more shots rang out as Lyons fired at Atkinson’s
head at point-blank range, fatally wounding him.”
Lyons was sentenced to life in prison plus 352 years in May 2017. Lyons’ public
defender stated in defense of his actions that “Lyons suffered repeated head injuries –
from sports, a car wreck and other activities – that, combined with substance abuse and
difficult circumstances in his life, including marital and financial problems, left him
delusional. Lyons was also in a marijuana and caffeine-fueled paranoid state on the day
of the shooting.” 4
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Sources
1 Colorado Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2016, “Marijuana Use in
Colorado,” Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
2 John Ferrugia, “Marijuana in Colorado: A warning about dabbing,” 9News,
<http://www.9news.com/news/health/marijuana-in-colorado-a-warning-about-
dabbing/346018775>, accessed September 12, 2017.
3 Rob Low, March 7, 2017, “Aurora parents charged with child abuse for
identical deaths of 2 babies,” Fox 31News, <http://kdvr.com/2017/03/07/parents-
charged-with-child-abuse-for-identical-deaths-of-2-babies/>, accessed April 19, 2017.
4 Jesse Paul, “Kevin Lyons apologizes for Centennial shooting rampage that
killed beloved doctor, gets life in prison plus 352 years,” Denver Post,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/05/kevin-lyons-centennial-shooting-rampage-
killed-kenneth-atkinson/>, accessed September 12, 2017.
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SECTION 4: Emergency
Department and
Hospital Marijuana-
Related Admissions
Some Findings
The yearly rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana increased 35
percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana (2011-2012 vs. 2013-
September 2015).
Number of hospitalizations related to marijuana:
o 2011 – 6,305
o 2012 – 6,715
o 2013 – 8,272
o 2014 – 11,439
o Jan-Sept 2015 – 10,901
The yearly number of marijuana-related hospitalizations increased 72 percent
after the legalization of recreational marijuana (2009-2012 vs. 2013-September
2015).
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Definitions
Marijuana-Related: Also referred to as “marijuana mentions.” Data could be obtained
from lab tests, patient self-admission or some other form of validation obtained by the
provider. Being marijuana-related does not necessarily prove marijuana was the cause
of the emergency department admission or hospitalization.
International Classification of Disease (ICD): A medical coding system used to
classify diseases and related health problems.
**In 2015, ICD-10 (the tenth modification) was implemented in place of
ICD-9. Although ICD-10 will allow for better analysis of disease patterns
and treatment outcomes for the advancement of medical care, comparison
of trends before and after the conversion can be made difficult and/or
impossible. The number of codes increased from approximately 13,600
codes to approximately 69,000 codes. For the above reasons, hospitalization
and emergency department data is only provided pre-conversion to ICD-
10.1
Emergency Department Data
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
NOTE: "POSSIBLE MARIJUANA EXPOSURES, DIAGNOSES, OR BILLING CODES IN ANY OF
LISTED DIAGNOSIS CODES: THESE DATA WERE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT THE HD AND
ED VISITS WHERE MARIJUANA COULD BE A CAUSAL, CONTRIBUTING, OR COEXISTING
FACTOR NOTED BY THE PHYSICIAN DURING THE HD OR ED VISIT. FOR THESE DATA,
MARIJUANA USE IS NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO THE UNDERLYING REASON FOR THE
HD OR ED VISIT. SOMETIMES THESE DATA ARE REFERRED TO AS HD OR ED VISITS
‘WITH ANY MENTION OF MARIJUANA.’” - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND ENVIRONMENT, MONITORING HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO MARIJUANA IN
COLORADO: 2014
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
NOTE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE PRE-2011. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DATA FROM 2011 AND
2012 REFLECTS INCOMPLETE STATEWIDE REPORTING. INFERENCES CONCERNING
TRENDS, INCLUDING 2011 AND 2012, SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
(2011-2012)
Pre-Recreational Legalization
(2013-Sept 2015)
Post-Recreational Legalization
660
889 **Rates Per 100,000Average Emergency Department Rates
Related to Marijuana*
35% Increase
*Rates of Emergency Department (ED) Visits with Possible Marijuana Exposures, Diagnoses,
or Billing Codes per 100,000 ED Visits by Year in Colorado
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definition on page 68
(2013-Sept 2015**)
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Monitoring Health Concerns Related
to Marijuana in Colorado: 2016
NOTE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE PRE-2011. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DATA FROM 2011 AND
2012 REFLECTS INCOMPLETE STATEWIDE REPORTING. INFERENCES CONCERNING
TRENDS, INCLUDING 2011 AND 2012, SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
618
701
873
1,039
754 **
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2011 2012 2013 2014 Jan - Sept 2015Rates Per 100,000Emergency Department Rates
Related to Marijuana*
Legalization
Jan -Sept 2015**
*Rates of Emergency Department (ED) Visits with Possible Marijuana Exposures, Diagnoses, or
Billing Codes per 100,000 ED Visits by Year in Colorado
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definition on page 68
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SOURCE: Colorado Hospital Association, Emergency Department Visit Dataset. Statistics prepared by the
Health Statistics and Evaluation Branch, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
NOTE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE PRE-2011. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DATA FROM 2011 AND
2012 REFLECTS INCOMPLETE STATEWIDE REPORTING. INFERENCES CONCERNING
TRENDS, INCLUDING 2011 AND 2012, SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
2011 2012 2013 2014
8,197
9,982
14,148
18,255
10,476**Number of VisitsEmergency Department Visits
Related to Marijuana
Jan -Sept 2015**
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definition on page 6 8
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Hospitalization Data
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
NOTE: "POSSIBLE MARIJUANA EXPOSURES, DIAGNOSES, OR BILLING CODES IN ANY OF
LISTED DIAGNOSIS CODES: THESE DATA WERE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT THE HD AND
ED VISITS WHERE MARIJUANA COULD BE A CAUSAL, CONTRIBUTING, OR COEXISTING
FACTOR NOTED BY THE PHYSICIAN DURING THE HD OR ED VISIT. FOR THESE DATA,
MARIJUANA USE IS NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO THE UNDERLYING REASON FOR THE
HD OR ED VISIT. SOMETIMES THESE DATA ARE REFERRED TO AS HD OR ED VISITS
‘WITH ANY MENTION OF MARIJUANA.’” - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND ENVIRONMENT, MONITORING HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO MARIJUANA IN
COLORADO: 2014
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
(2010-2012)
Pre-Recreational Legalization
(2013-Sept 2015)
Post-Recreational Legalization
1,330
2,416 **Rates Per 100,000Average Hospitalization Rates
Related to Marijuana*
82% Increase
*Rates of Hospitalization (HD) Visits with Possible Marijuana Exposures, Diagnoses, or
Billing Codes per 100,000 HD Visits by Year in Colorado
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definition on page 68
(2013-Sept 2015**)
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Monitoring Health Concerns Related
to Marijuana in Colorado: 2014
810 818 911 963
1,260 1,313 1,417
1,779
2,443
3,025**
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Jan -
Sept
2015Rates Per 100,000Hospitalization Rates
Related to Marijuana*
*Rates of Hospitalization (HD) Visits with Possible Marijuana Exposures, Diagnoses, or
Billing Codes per 100,000 HD Visits by Year in Colorado
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definition on page 68
Legalization
Jan -
Sept
2015**
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SOURCE: Colorado Hospital Association, Hospital Discharge Dataset. Statistics prepared by the Health Statistics
and Evaluation Branch, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
SOURCE: Colorado Hospital Association, Hospital Discharge Dataset. Statistics prepared by the Health Statistics
and Evaluation Branch, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2006-2008
Pre-
Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-
Commercialization
2013-2015**
Legalization
4,070
5,933
10,204**Average Number of HospitalizationsAverage Hospitalizations
Related to Marijuana
72%
Increase
46%
Increase
2013-September
2015**
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definition on page 68
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2,5392,8603,1403,3963,8814,1443,8763,8954,4384,6946,0196,3056,7158,27211,43910,901**Number of HospitalizationsHospitalizations Related to Marijuana
**Only 9 months of comparable 2015 data, see ICD definion on page 68
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Additional Sources
SOURCE: George Sam Wang, MD, Marie-Claire Le Lait, MS, Sara J. Deakyne, MPH, Alvin C. Bronstein,
MD, Lalit Bajaj, MD, MPH, Genie Roosevelt, MD, MPH, July 25, 2016
Cost
Cost of Emergency Room: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
estimates the average cost of an emergency room visit in 2014 was $1,533.00.” 2
0
5
10
15
20
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
1
3
10 9
7
16 16
Number of ChildrenColorado Children's Hospital,
Marijuana Ingestion Among
Children Under 9 Years Old
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Case Examples
Elderly Male with Altered Mental Status: “I had an elderly male come to the
[emergency department] with a family chief complaint of ‘altered mental status’ or
stroke. The patient was essentially catatonic (awake but not responsive and not
following commands). He had a very expensive stroke work up (including an EKG, CT,
labs, etc.). Work up was negative and then family stated that he ate [marijuana] butter
on his toast in the morning and then became catatonic. He had consumed at least 200
mg of THC. He was observed for many hours and improved. His [emergency
department] visit costs probably topped $10,000.” 3
Elderly Woman with Nausea and Vomiting: “I had an elderly female who came to the
[emergency department] with a chief complaint of significant nausea and
vomiting. The patient had come to visit a family member who happened to work at a
pot shop. They thought it would be fun to get ‘grandma high’ and gave her
edibles. She ate too much and spent 12 hours in the emergency department vomiting
and screaming (probably some psychosis induced at the time).” 3
Marijuana Laced with Methamphetamine: “I had a young woman who was in her last
trimester of pregnancy, she came to the ED for ‘anxiety.’ Her urine drug screen was
positive for methamphetamines and [marijuana]. The patient states that the MJ (street)
sellers, dip their products in cocaine or methamphetamines to make them ‘better.’ She
was using both and was pregnant. She justified the use of MJ for her anxiety and did
not want to hear about how the MJ would or could affect her child.” 3
High on Marijuana while Riding a Bicycle: “A 16 [year old] male came after being
struck by a car while riding a bike. He had been smoking marijuana. He was morbidly
obese (over 300 pounds), not in school and getting his MJ from his parents who thought
‘it’s ok because it’s legal.’” 3
Unresponsive after an Edible Overdose: “I just had a case last week of a young patient
who ate a full bag of the chocolates, 100 mcg of THC per chocolate. She presented
unresponsive, GCS of 6. (Only slightly withdrew to painful stimuli, otherwise
unresponsive). She went to the ICU and there was just observed until she woke
up. She stayed in the ED for over 8 hours with no change before going to the
ICU. There were no other substances on her drug screens that were positive.” 4
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Dangers of Marijuana Experienced Firsthand: A May 2017 article written by Dr. Brad
Roberts described his experience of returning to his home town of Pueblo, CO in order
to serve the community he grew up in.
I recently finished my residency in emergency medicine and began to practice in
Pueblo, Colorado. I grew up there, and I was excited to return home. However,
when I returned home, the Pueblo I once knew had drastically changed. Where
there were once hardware stores, animal feed shops, and homes along dotted
farms, I now found marijuana shops—and lots of them.
Among the various observations the newly minted doctor noted:
Multiple different types of patients are coming into the emergency department
with a variety of unexpected problems such as marijuana-induced psychosis,
dependence, burn injuries, increased abuse of other drugs, increased
homelessness and its associated problems, and self-medication with marijuana to
treat their medical problems instead of seeking appropriate medical care.
Dr. Roberts recalled a few specific incidents in which marijuana was directly
involved in the patient’s visit to the emergency department. Among the specific
incidents were cases in which a teenage girl had to be restrained after dabbing highly
potent THC. Additionally, a young man reported that after smoking marijuana “all day,
every day” and he was “seeing ghosts” that were telling him to kill himself (he tried to
hang himself three times). Lastly, two young men presented with severe burns due to a
butane hash oil explosion they created when trying to make concentrated THC.
The greatest concern that I have is the confusion between medical and
recreational marijuana. Patients are being diagnosed and treated from the
marijuana shops by those without any medical training. I have had patients
bring in bottles with a recommended strain of cannabis and frequency of use for
a stated medical problem given at the recommendation of a marijuana shop
employee. My colleagues report similar encounters, with one reporting seeing
two separate patients with significantly altered sensorium and with bottles
labeled 60 percent THC. They were taking this with opioids and
benzodiazepines.
After discussing a variety of significantly adverse health effects of marijuana use, Dr.
Roberts stated “We need to provide immediate treatment and assistance in stopping
use. If we are going to use this as a medication, then we should use it as we use other
medications. It should have to undergo the same scrutiny, Food and Drug
Administration approval, and regulation that any other medication does.”5
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Pot-Related ER Visits Increase among Visitors to Colorado: In February 2017, Matt
Kroschel of CBS Denver described how “some of Colorado’s mountain towns helped
push Summit County to the top of the list for emergency room visits related to people
getting high.”
Summit County reported 21 marijuana-related emergency room visits (per 1,000
people) from 2011-2013. In 2014-2015, that number increased to 56 visits per 1,000
people.
Dr. Marc Doucette of St. Anthony Summit Medical Center stated, “We certainly do
see patients that come in with adverse effects related to marijuana.” In response to the
recent statistics released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, Doucette said, “I was a little surprised to see that but it speaks to the fact
that most of our population, especially in the ski season, are out-of-state patients and
tourists.” Discussing the types of patients and cases presenting to the emergency room,
Dr. Doucette reported “Often we see complications related to edible products.”
“Hospital officials say they did notice the uptick in people coming in for help
following the legalization of marijuana in the state in 2014. They say most of those cases
were patients visiting from outside of Colorado.” 6
ER Visits for Kids Rise Significantly after Pot Legalized in Colorado: In 2017,
researchers reported “the number of teenagers sent to emergency rooms more than
quadrupled after marijuana was legalized in Colorado – mostly for mental health
symptoms.”
Dr. George Sam Wang, a Colorado physician, was the lead researcher who authored
a study which examined Colorado youth, marijuana use and associated emergency
room visits. According to a May 2017 article published by NBC News, “639 teenagers
who went to one hospital system in Colorado in 2015 had either cannabis in their urine
or told a doctor they’d been using cannabis. That’s up from 146 in 2005, before the use
of marijuana was legalized in Colorado.”
“In 2016 Wang found that the average rate of marijuana-related visits to the
children’s hospital doubled after legalization. Poison center calls about marijuana went
from nine in 2009 to 47 in 2015.”
In the 2017 interview by NBC News, Dr. Wang explained that “The perception of
risk has gone down quite a bit.” In the same interview, he goes on to say that “People
believe marijuana is safe – but it is not.” 7
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Mysterious Illness Tied to Marijuana Use on the Rise in States with Legal Weed: An
Indianapolis physician recently diagnosed a condition in a patient, Lance Crowder, who
had been experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting for over two years. None of
the local physicians had been able to diagnose the problem, until now. Over the past
several years there has been an increase in the number of emergency room visitors
presenting with the same exact signs and symptoms as Lance, known as cannabinoid
hyperemesis syndrome (CHS).
Dr. Kennon Heard of Aurora, Colorado co-authored a study published in 2015
which showed that when medical marijuana became widely available, emergency room
visit diagnoses for CHS in two Colorado hospitals nearly doubled. “It is certainly
something that, before legalization, we almost never saw,” Heard said in an interview.
“Now we are seeing it quite frequently.”
“CHS has only been recognized for about the past decade, and nobody knows
exactly how many people suffer from it. But as more states move towards the
legalization of marijuana, emergency room physicians like Dr. Heard are eager to make
sure both doctors and patients have CHS on their radar.” 8
For Further Information on Emergency Department Visits and
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Sources
1 American Academy of Professional Coders, “ICD-10 FAQ,”
<https://www.aapc.com/icd-10/faq.aspx>, accessed August 1, 2017.
2 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2014, “Emergency Room Services-Median
and Mean Expenses per Person With Expense and Distribution of Expenses by Source
of Payment: United States,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3 Karen Randall, DO, “MJ ER Visits/Exposure,” e-mail message, September 14,
2017.
4 Brad Roberts, MD, “MJ ER Visits/Exposure,” e-mail message, September 15,
2017.
5 Brad Roberts, MD, “Dangers of Marijuana Experienced Firsthand,” May 15,
2017, <http://www.acepnow.com/article/dangers-marijuana-experienced-firsthand/>,
accessed August 9, 2017.
6 Matt Kroschel, “Pot-Related ER Visits Increase Among Visitors To Colorado,”
February 14, 2017, < http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/02/14/pot-related-er-visits-
increase-among-visitors/>, accessed September 12, 2017.
7 Maggie Fox, “ER Visits for Kids Rise Significantly After Pot Legalized in
Colorado,” NBC News, May 5, 2017, <http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/er-
visits-kids-rise-significantly-after-pot-legalized-colorado-n754781>, accessed May 4,
2017.
8 Jonathan Lapook, “Mysterious illness tied to marijuana use on the rise in states
with legal weed,” KKTV/CBS, December 28, 2016,
<http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Mysterious-illness-tied-to-marijuana-use-on-the-
rise-in-states-with-legal-weed-408565045.html>, accessed August 2, 2017.
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SECTION 5: Marijuana-Related
Exposure
Some Findings
Marijuana-related exposures increased 139 percent in the four-year average
(2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the
four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
Marijuana-related exposures in children (ages 0 to 5) nearly tripled in the four-
year average (2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana
compared to the four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
For adults 26 years of age or older, nearly triple the amount of yearly marijuana-
related exposures occurred in 2013-2016 as compared to 2009-2012.
Marijuana only exposures more than doubled (increased 210 percent) in the
four-year average (2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana
compared to the four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
Definitions
Marijuana-Related Exposure: Any phone call to the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug
Center in which marijuana is mentioned.
Marijuana Only Exposure: Marijuana was the only substance referenced in the call to
the poison control center.
Data
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SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center Report, Colorado Marijuana Statistics for 2016
0
50
100
150
200
250
2006-2008
Pre-Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-Commercialization
2013-2016
Recreational Legalization
59
84
201
Average NumberAverage Number of Marijuana-Related
Exposures, All Ages
42%
Increase
139%
Increase
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Total Marijuana Cases 45 70 62 44 95 86 110 127 223 231 224
Youth (0-18) Cases 21 26 26 27 45 39 50 67 92 117 101
45
70 62
44
95 86
110
127
223
231
224
21 26 26 27
45 39 50
67
92
117
101
0
50
100
150
200
250
Number of ExposuresMarijuana-Related Exposures
Commercialization
Legalization
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SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0-5yrs 6-12yrs 13-14yrs 15-17yrs 18-25yrs 26+ yrs
4
1 3
11
20
1313
2
6
17 17
24
37
12
9
31 32
68
Number of Exposures2006-2008
Pre-Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-Commercialization
2013-2016
Legalization
Average Marijuana-Related Exposures by Age Range
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
16.00%
18.00%
20.00%
2006-2009 2010-2012 2013-2016
3.59%4.66%
7.07%6.78%
15.22%
18.26%Average PercentAverage Percent of All Marijuana-Related
Exposures, Children Ages 0 to 5 Years Old
National Colorado
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SOURCE: Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
Case Examples
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center: 1
“Caller asking if there is such thing as a withdrawal phenomenon with
marijuana? Her daughter is home from college and she is having major anxiety
since being home and not smoking her daily weed. She also wants to know if it
will ‘hurt her brain’ while in college if she smokes regularly? She was advised
that yes, withdrawal has been described after heavy use. And that yes, there
could be effects to her brain.”
“Caller concerned – had out of town guests staying at her house. Made a favorite
pie one day when they were out, and substituted marijuana oil for the normal
amount of oil. She did not intend for her guests to eat her pie. Guests ate a
significant amount one day when she was upstairs and developed paranoia,
confusion, and feeling ‘stoned.’ The effects wore off the next day.”
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
28 29 27 25
34
25 32 37
18
53
40
61
88
151 153
142
Number of Exposures ReportedNumber of Marijuana Only*
Exposures Reported
Commercialization
Legalization
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“Caller ate a couple marijuana gummys [sic] while at work, not knowing they
were MJ-containing. Developed lightheadedness and dizziness, which resolved
the next day without any treatment.”
“Caller asking if marijuana can be transferred to baby who is breast-feeding.”
“Caller says her spouse ingested an edible containing THC and felt nauseous.
Then took an OTC [over the counter] medicine to counteract the queasiness, and
then felt worse (foggy, dizzy, confused). PC referred caller to an Emergency
Department because of her worsened status.”
Colorado dog dazed and confused: In late 2016, Colorado resident Heidi Sodetz took
her two golden retrievers for a run on Tenderfoot Mountain. According to the resident,
one of the dogs began to act strangely approximately an hour after the run. Lenni was
“…barely moving, not responsive and even peed herself on the carpet, something she
never does.” The dog was taken to the Buffalo Mountain Animal Hospital in
Silverthorne, CO to investigate what was happening.
Based on the signs and symptoms, the local veterinarian was immediately
suspicious of THC being in the dog’s blood. The dog tested positive for THC, the
psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. According to the owner, who claims to not use
the drug, “the only plausible explanation was that Lenni had eaten a marijuana edible
that someone had dropped on the trail.”
Dr. Michelle Gross, Lenni’s primary care provider said “For me, lately it’s been
about one or two a month, but it used to be maybe once a year.” Coincidentally, there
were two additional dogs being treated for marijuana exposure at the same facility at
the same time. 2
For Further Information on Exposures See Page 157
Sources
1 Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, August 2017.
2 Jack Queen, “Colorado dog dazed and confused after eating marijuana edibles
found on trail,” Summit Daily, <http://www.summitdaily.com/news/marijuana/in-
colorado-marijuana-edibles-increasingly-sending-dogs-to-the-animal-er/>, accessed
September 12th, 2017.
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SECTION 6: Treatment
Some Findings
Marijuana treatment data from Colorado in years 2006 – 2016 does not appear to
demonstrate a definitive trend. Colorado averages 6,683 treatment admissions
annually for marijuana abuse.
Over the last ten years, the top four drugs involved in treatment admissions were
alcohol (average 13,551), marijuana (average 6,712), methamphetamine (average
5,578), and heroin (average 3,024).
Data
SOURCE: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration, Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) Based on administrative data
reported by States to TEDS through July 6, 2017
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20165,9886,4786,8877,1947,3056,5186,9496,5506,8576,6646,120Number of AdmissionsTreatment with Marijuana as Primary
Substance of Abuse, All Ages
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Health Services, Office of Behavioral Health, 2005-2016
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Alcohol 10,168 11,721 12,094 13,382 13,873 13,292 13,422 14,834 14,008 14,381 12,810 13,415
Marijuana 5,558 5,708 6,144 6,900 7,074 6,903 6,687 7,056 6,877 6,907 6,267 6,307
Meth 5,081 5,066 5,109 4,939 4,543 4,451 4,361 5,002 5,723 6,924 6,859 7,871
Cocaine 2,934 3,481 3,459 3,685 3,031 2,521 2,368 2,276 1,748 1,657 1,484 1,377
Heroin 1,519 1,369 1,349 1,487 1,728 1,785 2,225 2,746 3,223 4,491 5,063 6,142
Prescription 749 875 1,014 1,274 1,526 1,734 1,929 2,345 2,270 2,306 1,771 1,935
Other 324 330 420 131 121 91 125 151 152 177 192 555
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Number of AdmissionsDrug Type for Treatment Admissions,
All Ages
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SOURCE: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration, Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) Based on administrative data
reported by States to TEDS through July 6, 2017
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
12-17 31.2 28.2 28.3 28.7 29 27.7 24.1 22.4 19.8 18.8 22.5
18-20 13 13.3 13 14 12.9 11.9 12.1 11.2 9.4 9.4 9.4
21-25 20 20.2 19.6 20.2 20.5 19.9 20.5 20.9 22.4 21.3 19.2
26+35.8 38.3 39.1 37.1 37.6 40.5 43.3 45.5 48.7 50.5 48.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Percent of AdmissionsPercent of Marijuana Treatment Admissions
by Age Group
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Health Services, Office of Behavioral Health, 2005-2016
Comments from Colorado Treatment Providers
“…Symptoms Are So Debilitating…”: “Many patients minimize the consequences of
cannabis use, yet they consistently report that they have become isolated, paranoid and
unable to effectively interact with the outside world. In treatment, there has been a
consistent increase in psychosis associated with patients who use cannabis. Thought
broadcasting, thought insertion, ideas of reference and command hallucinations are not
uncommon. These symptoms often occur in the absence of any other psychiatric
disorder. The symptoms appear to decrease over time, with more time in recovery, but
it is unclear whether the symptoms are long lasting. Since these symptoms are so
debilitating, it is crucial to learn more about the long term effects of cannabis use.” 1
“…Lives Have Been Completely Disrupted…”: “In my professional experience, have
definitely seen more cannabis use in the individuals I am treating. I've also seen an
increasing number of young men coming into treatment with symptoms of mania,
psychosis and dangerous behaviors associated with cannabis use. Their lives have been
completely disrupted due to the cannabis use. Unfortunately, abstinence from the
cannabis use alone is not enough to make the symptoms go away. They require mood
stabilizing and anti-psychotic medications to get to a point that they can communicate
821 805
660
826
985 1,015 997 1,054
1,238
1,015
706
1,202 1,204 1,204 1,291
1,347 1,307 1,328
1,448
1,320
1,287
1,062
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200
400
600
800
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1,200
1,400
1,600
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Number of AdmissionsMarijuana Treatment Admissions Based on
Criminal Justice Referrals
Ages 17 and Under Ages 18-25
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coherently enough and trust others enough to participate in therapy. I do think this is
related to the increased availability and potency, and this is consistent with the
scientific literature.
On a personal note, my 10 and 11 year old children know what cannabis smoke
smells like, identifying cannabis in the area rather than wondering if it is a skunk.
Public use occurs everywhere. Children call each other, ‘vapers,’ in their less kind
moments, and children with anything green are made fun of. One of my 11 year old's
friends since preschool was allegedly expelled for selling cannabis on the 5th grade
campus. As a parent, I'm terrified for the future of our children.” 2
“…Psychosis and Cannabis is Well Documented…”: “We recently reviewed data for
patients receiving treatment in the residential portion of our substance abuse treatment
center, CeDAR. What we found was that patients who met criteria for a cannabis use
disorder were markedly younger than those that did not, were much more likely to
have other substance use disorders (an average of 2.8 substance use disorder diagnoses
vs 1.9 substance use disorder diagnoses when cannabis use disorder was excluded) and
there was a trend towards more mental health pathology in this data set as well.
Anecdotally, I and my colleagues have seen the number of patients with cannabis
use disorder admitted to our facility increase over time. The amount of cannabis that
patients describe consuming is also increasing, while the age they report first starting to
use is decreasing. Overall the severity of cannabis use disorder we see appears more
severe as do the psychosocial sequelae of this addiction. The link between psychosis
and cannabis is well documented and it is becoming routine to admit young men who
have used cannabis since early adolescence and who present with psychosis. Many of
these patients may suffer long standing neuropsychiatric symptoms as the result of
cannabis use. The burden of this illness is disproportionately falling on our younger
population.” 3
Case Examples
Colorado Doctor’s Warning to Vermont: Dr. Karen Randall, a practicing emergency
medicine physician out of Pueblo, CO, described her first-hand experience of how
marijuana has affected her community in Pueblo. Dr. Randall tells Vermont voters how
the marijuana industry originally lured her community into becoming “the Napa Valley
of Pot” by promising jobs and tax income but instead her community received an influx
of homeless and low income jobs where workers are a burden on the Medicaid system
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and other government assistance programs. Furthermore, she describes how “the
number of youth testing positive for marijuana plus methamphetamine and/or heroin”
has increased in her hospital as marijuana use becomes “normalized in public by some
parents.” According to Dr. Randall, in 2016, “257 of 300 community physicians signed
an open petition in the paper in support of reversing the marijuana stance in [Pueblo]
county.” She urges Vermont voters to ask “local professionals how they feel” about the
issue before voting.4
For Further Information on Treatment See Page 157
Sources
1 Bari K Platter, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Center for
Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR), University of Colorado Health,
Aurora, Colorado, August 2016.
2 Laura F. Martin, M.D. Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric
Association, American Board of Addiction Medicine Diplomate Medical Director,
Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR), Associate Professor,
Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, August 2016.
3 Ruth Marie Huhn, M.D., Board Certified Attending Psychiatrist at the Center for
Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR), Instructor, Department of
Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, August 2016.
4 Dr. Karen Randall, VTDIGGER, “Karen Randall: Marijuana legalization from a
Colorado community member,” <https://vtdigger.org/2017/06/20/karen-randall-
marijuana-legalization-colorado-community-member/#.WcFCX8KWy71> accessed
September 19, 2017.
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SECTION 7: Diversion of Colorado
Marijuana
Some Findings
In 2016, RMHIDTA Colorado drug task forces completed 163 investigations of
individuals or organizations involved in illegally selling Colorado marijuana
both in and out of state.
o These cases led to:
252 felony arrests
7,116 pounds (3.5 tons) of marijuana seized
47,108 marijuana plants seized
2,111 marijuana edibles seized
232 pounds of concentrate seized
29 different states to which marijuana was destined
Highway interdiction seizures of Colorado marijuana increased 43 percent in the
four-year average (2013-2016) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana
compared to the four-year average (2009-2012) prior to legalization.
Highway interdiction seizures of Colorado marijuana increased 20 percent from
288 in 2013, when recreational marijuana was legalized, to 346 in 2016.
Of the 346 highway interdiction seizures in 2016, there were 36 different states
destined to receive marijuana from Colorado.
o The most common destinations identified were Illinois, Missouri, Texas,
Kansas and Florida.
o Approximately half of all seizures (48 percent) containing Colorado
marijuana originated from Denver.
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Definitions
Colorado Marijuana Investigations: RMHIDTA Colorado drug task forces
investigating individual or organizations involved in illegally selling Colorado
marijuana, both within and outside of the state. These investigations only include those
reported by the ten RMHIDTA drug task forces.
Colorado Marijuana Interdictions: Incidents where state highway patrol officers
stopped a driver for a traffic violation and subsequently found Colorado marijuana
destined for other parts of the country. These interdiction seizures are reported on a
voluntary basis to the National Seizure System (NSS) managed by the El Paso
Intelligence Center (EPIC). These are random traffic stops, not investigations, and do
not include local law enforcement data.
A Colorado document contained the following statement in one of their
presentation slides: “Data prior to 2014 is not comparative due to changes
in the reporting. The RMHIDTA began entering seizure data into the NSS
beginning January 1, 2014 and that resulted in a spike of seizures being
reported. There has not been a discernable upward trend in seizures since
retail sales began in 2014.”
This statement is inaccurate and misleading. The data used in the Rocky
Mountain HIDTA report is only highway patrol seizures and not from any
of the task forces or drug units. This is the same dataset that RMHIDTA
has been using since 2005.
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Data on Marijuana Investigations
NOTE: THE CHARTS ONLY INCLUDE COMPLETED INVESTIGATIONS REPORTED BY THE TEN
RMHIDTA DRUG TASK FORCES. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY OF THESE TYPES OF
INVESTIGATIONS WERE COMPLETED BY NON-RMHIDTA DRUG UNITS OR TASK
FORCES.
The RMHIDTA drug task force unit commanders feel that the Colorado
marijuana investigations completed in 2016 only impacted a relatively
small portion of actual operations involved in illegally selling Colorado
marijuana both in and out of state.
In 2016, ten RMHIDTA Colorado drug task forces completed 163 investigations of
individuals or organizations involved in illegally selling Colorado marijuana both
within and outside of the state. The task forces seized approximately 3.5 tons of
marijuana; 47,108 plants; 2,111 edibles; and 232 pounds of concentrate. There were 252
felony marijuana arrests and 29 different states identified as to where the Colorado
marijuana was being sent.
SOURCE: Rocky Mountain HIDTA Performance Management Process (PMP) Data
1,489.53
425.00 1,028.62
7,115.61
0.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
6,000.00
8,000.00
10,000.00
2013 2014 2015 2016Pounds SeizedRMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces:
Marijuana Investigation Seizures
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SOURCE: Rocky Mountain HIDTA Performance Management Process (PMP) Data
Marijuana Concentrate Seizures
o 2016: 232.12 pounds of hash oil (1,099 percent increase from 2015).
o 2015: 19.36 pounds of hash oil.
o Data not collected prior to 2015.
Marijuana Edible Seizures
o 2016: 2,111 individual edible items (633 percent increase from 2015).
o 2015: 288 individual edible items.
o Data not collected prior to 2015.
SOURCE: Rocky Mountain HIDTA Performance Management Process (PMP) Data
7,290 5,215
14,979
47,108
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2013 2014 2015 2016Number of Plants SeizedRMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces:
Marijuana Investigative Plant Seizures
138
81
130
252
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2013 2014 2015 2016Number of ArrestsRMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces:
Marijuana Investigative Felony Arrests
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Data on Highway Interdictions
NOTE: THE CHARTS ONLY INCLUDE CASES WHERE COLORADO MARIJUANA WAS ACTUALLY
SEIZED AND REPORTED. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY COLORADO MARIJUANA LOADS
WERE NOT DETECTED OR, IF SEIZED, WERE NOT REPORTED.
A 2014 survey of approximately 100 interdiction experts estimates that 10
percent or less of marijuana being trafficked is ceased by state highway
patrol agencies.
SOURCE: El Paso Intelligence Center, National Seizure System, as of August 28th, 2017
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2006-2008
Pre-Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-Commercialization
2013-2016
Legalization
52
242
347
Number of SeizuresAverage Colorado Marijuana Interdiction
Seizures
365% Increase 43% Increase
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SOURCE: El Paso Intelligence Center, National Seizure System, as of August 28th, 2017
SOURCE: El Paso Intelligence Center, National Seizure System, as of August 28th, 2017
In the four years (2013-2016) of legalized recreational marijuana in Colorado,
highway patrol seizures have resulted in over 6 tons of Colorado marijuana
being seized (12,873 pounds).
54 41 57 58
92
281
321
274
288
360
394
346
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Number of SeizuresColorado Marijuana Interdiction Seizures
Legalization
Commercialization
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2006-2008 Pre-
Commercialization
2009-2016 Post-
Commercialization
2,515
3,627
Average PoundsAverage Pounds of Colorado Marijuana
from Interdiction Seizures
44% Increase
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There were 15 seizures for which the destination was unknown.
Originating City
Rank
Number of Seizures
from
Originating City
Percent
1. Denver 166 48%
2. Colorado Springs 34 10%
3. Aurora 13 4%
* Of the 346 seizures, only 283 seizures had an origin city identified. The numbers
above represent the top three cities from which Colorado marijuana originated. The
percent was calculated from known origin cities.
SOURCE: El Paso Intelligence Center, National Seizure System, as of August 28th, 2017.
States to which Colorado Marijuana was Destined, 2016
(Total Reported Incidents per State)
Top Three Cities for Marijuana Origin
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Case Examples of Investigations
NOTE: THE EXAMPLES BELOW ARE ONLY A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE MANY INVESTIGATIONS
INVOLVING COLORADO MARIJUANA CITED BY VARIOUS DRUG UNITS.
Dozens of Indictments in Largest Illegal Marijuana Trafficking Ring Bust since
Legalization: Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman announced that the largest
illegal marijuana trafficking investigation has resulted in arrests in late June of 2017.
The trafficking organization spanned five states, and the investigation resulted in 62
people having files charged against them. More than 20 law enforcement organizations
were involved in the investigation and/or takedown which included the Denver Police
Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. According to Coffman,
this single investigation is a prime example of how the marijuana black market
continues to flourish in Colorado.
During raids, agents seized 2,600 marijuana plants and another 4,000 lbs. of
marijuana. As a whole, the trafficking ring produced an estimated 100 lbs. of marijuana
a month, which is sold for approximately $2,000 per pound on the black market in
Colorado. 1
Indictment in Colorado Pot Biz’s Largest Fraud Case Ever: Scott Pack was indicted by
a grand jury in what attorney Matthew Buck referred to as “the largest fraud case in the
history of Colorado’s marijuana industry.” The large operation that distributed
Colorado grown marijuana across state lines ended in the indictment of sixteen people.
Among those indicted was Renee Rayton, a former Marijuana Enforcement Division
employee.
According to attorney Matthew Buck, “There are potentially victims for as much as
$10 million. Scott Pack’s company is one of the larger marijuana companies in Colorado.
They own a significant number of licenses, and through a series of shell companies,
they hold the leases on many buildings across the state.”
In the Westword article published June of 2017, Buck continued to describe the details
of the indictment, and said “[Scott Pack] had a sophisticated understanding of how to
use loopholes to get around state law.” 2
Arrests Made in South Pueblo County Marijuana Grow: According to a press release
by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, three individuals were arrested on April 13th,
2016 in connection with an illegal marijuana grow operating from within a Pueblo, CO
home. In total, 180 marijuana plants were found growing in the home being occupied
by the three individuals.
The three individuals had been living in Florida, but were originally from Cuba.
One of the three individuals had recently purchased the home in February of 2016.
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Although the press release did not specifically state that the marijuana was being
illegally trafficked outside the state, several indicators suggest that the marijuana was
intended to leave Colorado. Twelve people, all from Florida, have been arrested in
seven separate illegal marijuana grow operations discovered in Pueblo County on
March 30th and April 14th, 2016. Five of the twelve individuals were originally from
Cuba. 3
Individuals Indicted for an Illegal Home-grow Also Possess Legal Marijuana
Licenses: In March 2017, 16 people were indicted for participating in a massive illicit
marijuana home-grow operation. Of the 16, eight are recorded as having active or
expired licenses to work in the legal marijuana business including the ringleader,
Michael Alan Stonehouse, who acts as a consultant for the marijuana industry in
Colorado. According to authorities, the group cultivated their marijuana in properties
in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Elbert County and Denver and then diverted the
marijuana to Illinois, Arkansas, Minnesota and Missouri to make a higher profit. 4
All in the Family Marijuana Operation: Weld County Drug Task Force received a
crime tip that a family was involved in cultivating and distributing marijuana from
properties located in Weld County. Information was that they were shipping the
marijuana out of state as motor cycle parts using “runners” utilizing parcel post. A
search warrant was served on the rural properties of the father and mother where
officers discovered 101 marijuana plants and marijuana in vacuum sealed bags.
However, the mother and father were able to show they had medical marijuana
licensing allowing them to have 50 marijuana plants each and 16 ounces of edibles. A
search warrant on the son’s and daughter-in-law’s rural residence did not have any
documentation and led to the seizure of 379 marijuana plants, 70 pounds of marijuana,
13 pounds of edibles, 6 shot guns, 6 rifles, and 6 pistols. One of the “runners” was at
the scene and arrested for having multiple pounds of dried marijuana in vacuum sealed
containers and edibles hidden in his vehicle. 5
Laotian Marijuana Operation: Southern Colorado Drug Task Force managed by DEA
began an investigation of a Laotian drug trafficking organization that had relocated to
Colorado from Arkansas and California. This organization had 12 different cultivation
marijuana sites located in 5 different counties in southeast Colorado. Task force officers
served search warrants seizing 2,291 marijuana plants, 2,393 pounds of processed
marijuana. Also seized were 4 hand guns and 6 long guns. 5
Rental House Remodel: In February 2016, Western Colorado Drug Task Force arrested
two Cubans from Florida for illegally growing marijuana for distributions. These two
rented a $750,000 house and modified it to cultivate marijuana at a cost of about
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$50,000. Both subjects obtained medical marijuana cards with a doctor’s
recommendation for 99 plants each. Agents seized the “first round of plants” (63),
equipment for a butane hash-oil lab and a hand gun. 5
Florida and Colorado Connection: Southern Colorado Drug Task Force managed by
DEA executed search warrants in the Pueblo area targeting a drug trafficking
organization that had relocated from Florida to Colorado for sole purpose of setting up
a large scale marijuana grow operation. As a result of a search warrant, officers seized
1,900 marijuana plants, 17 pounds of processed marijuana, 2 butane hash oil extraction
labs and 9 fire arms. There was an independent seizure in Texas that the group was
responsible for which included 12 pounds of marijuana and marijuana shatter. The
search warrant resulted in 7 arrests. 5
Marijuana and Guns: Southwest DTF with DEA targeted a drug trafficking
organization responsible for cultivation and distribution of hundreds of pounds of
marijuana outside the state of Colorado. Search warrants were served on a number of
residents where officers discovered marijuana cultivation as well as 480 pounds of
packaged marijuana, 13 fire arms and numerous expired “medical” marijuana licensing
documents. 5
Large BHO Lab Seized: West Metro Drug Task Force served a search warrant on a
residence in Jefferson County. Officers seized 2 large butane hash oil labs along with 5
five-gallon butane tanks, 271 marijuana plants, hash and numerous guns. Officers also
discovered documentation confirming the distribution of hash and marijuana to
Florida. 5
Florida Cuban Drug Trafficking Organization: In May 2016, Southern Colorado Drug
Task Force executed search warrants at 5 different residential locations operated by a
group of Cubans from Florida. These grow operations were in Pueblo County and
offices seized a total of 214 marijuana plants, 55 pounds of processed marijuana and
over $100,000 in grow equipment. 5
Mississippi Connection: In August 2016, Western Colorado Drug Task Force arrested
two suspects from Mississippi who recently moved to Colorado to cultivate marijuana
and to distribute it back to Mississippi. They rented an upscale house and made major
modifications including theft of electrical power. About 50 percent of the living space
of the home was used to cultivate marijuana. Agents seized 306 marijuana plants and
turned the three young children who were living in the house over to Child Protective
Services. 5
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Marijuana Bust in Northeast Colorado Springs: In July of 2017, federal agents hauled
at least 180 marijuana plants out of a private residence in northeast Colorado Springs.
Although authorities did not disclose many details of the investigation, they did
disclose that one person was taken into custody, and that they had prior knowledge of
the illegal marijuana grow inside the home.
The home was currently being rented, and the owner lived out of state. It wasn’t
stated whether or not marijuana was being trafficked outside of Colorado, but a 180
marijuana plant operation is certainly enough to contribute significantly to an illegal
trafficking operation. 6
Colorado Deputy Finds 180 Pounds of Marijuana Mixed in with Tractor Trailer’s
Onion Load: In December of 2016, a Sheriff’s Deputy with Prowers County in
southeastern Colorado made an interesting discovery. The truck was pulled over after
remaining in the passing lane while traveling from Brighton, CO to Naples, Florida.
The driver of the vehicle consented to the search of the vehicle after the deputy issued a
warning for the driving infraction. Upon further investigation, the deputy found over
180 lbs. of marijuana mixed in among a load of onions being hauled by a tractor-trailer.
In total, there were three trash bags containing marijuana, and eight packages of plastic
wrapped marijuana concealed in the trailer. 7
Case Examples of Interdictions
Tractor-Trailer Marijuana Transport: May 2017, Florida Highway Patrol stopped a
semi-truck and trailer traveling southbound through Alachua, FL. Upon search of the
vehicle, 170 lbs. of marijuana was located and seized by state troopers. The vehicle was
traveling from Colorado to Florida. 8
Motorhome Carrying 100 Pounds of Pot Seized in Tennessee: In August of 2016, a
Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle after observing several
indicators of possible criminal activity. After requesting backup and obtaining
permission to search the vehicle, law enforcement officials found several duffel bags
and boxes filled with marijuana. The various containers of marijuana were located in
the bedroom area of the motorhome. In total, the various bags and boxes contained
approximately 100 pounds of illegally trafficked marijuana. The driver admitted that he
obtained the marijuana in Colorado and he was headed to Florida. 9
Texas DPS Seizes Load Destined for Florida: January 2016, the Texas Department of
Public Safety stopped a passenger van traveling southbound US-81. The state trooper
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developed reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, and searched the vehicle based on
verbal consent provided by the driver. Upon search of the vehicle, over 72 lbs. of
marijuana was located in the vehicle. The trip originated in Colorado Springs, CO and
was destined for Jacksonville, Florida. 8
Reckless Driving Leads to Over 76 lbs of Marijuana: February 2016, Colorado State
Patrol stopped a vehicle due to several public complaints of reckless driving. Initially,
the driver of the vehicle would not pull over, but eventually pulled to the side of the
road. Upon further investigation, the trooper discovered over 76 lbs. of marijuana and
over $20,000 inside the vehicle. Although the driver’s travel plans were not made clear,
the driver was a Florida resident. 8
Colorado Marijuana Variety Headed to Illinois: April 2017, two Illinois residents who
recently left Colorado were stopped by Nebraska State Patrol while speeding eastbound
along I-80. Upon contact with the driver and passenger, the smell of marijuana was
immediately detected by the state trooper. After both occupants admitted that there
was marijuana in the vehicle, a thorough search was conducted. Over 4 ounces of
marijuana, a limited amount of hash oil infused marijuana, 161 THC infused edibles,
marijuana seeds, THC vaporizer oil cartridges, marijuana wax and several items of
paraphernalia were discovered in the vehicle. 8
Illinois: May 2017, a Dodge Charger was stopped for speeding while traveling
eastbound along I-80 in Nebraska. The smell of marijuana was immediately detected as
the state trooper approached the vehicle. Upon a probable cause search, the four Illinois
residents inside the vehicle were found to be in possession of approximately 1.5 lbs. of
marijuana, over a hundred THC edibles, nearly two ounces of THC “shatter,” 5 grams
of THC “wax,” 8 freshly rolled “joints,” several recently smoked “joints,” and other
items of paraphernalia. 8
Indiana “Marijuana Head” with Colorado Marijuana: April 2017, a Kansas Highway
Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle traveling from Colorado to Indiana with THC
“Shatter,” THC “Budder,” 54 THC cartridges, 6 lbs. of marijuana, various other
marijuana items and a loaded .40 caliber handgun. The suspect claimed all the
marijuana was for the consumption of those within the vehicle, and he went on to
explain that he is a “marijuana head” and that he had been smoking marijuana since he
was a kid. 8
Colorado Marijuana to Iowa: February 2016, Colorado State Patrol stopped a vehicle
traveling from Brighton, Colorado to Des Moines, Iowa. The stop resulted in the arrest
of the driver from Des Moines, Iowa, passenger from Clearlake, Iowa and the seizure of
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8 lbs. of marijuana, 85.05 grams marijuana concentrate, and a S/W M&P 9mm handgun.
The vehicle was initially stopped for a signal violation. The marijuana was located
inside a large clothing duffel bag in the vehicle’s trunk.10
Colorado Marijuana Plants to Kentucky: May 2017, a vehicle was stopped in eastern
Colorado while traveling eastbound from Boulder, Colorado to Lexington, Kentucky.
After the driver provided his consent to search the vehicle, Colorado State Patrol
located 288 individual marijuana plants inside the vehicle. 8
Colorado Marijuana to Maryland: November 2016, an Ohio State Highway Patrol
Trooper stopped a vehicle traveling eastbound along I-80. The driver was a Colorado
resident traveling to Maryland. After the driver displayed several indications of
criminal activity, a canine was allowed to perform an “exterior sniff” of the vehicle. The
canine alerted to the presence of an illegal substance. After a thorough search, law
enforcement found a variety of cannabis products in the vehicle (chocolate bars,
gummies, etc.). Upon questioning, the driver said that he’s from Colorado where it’s
legal to have marijuana. 11
Maryland: June 2017, an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a car-hauler
traveling eastbound along I-70. Upon investigation, the State Trooper became
suspicious of both vehicles being transported on the car-hauler. After driver consent
and a subsequent external canine search, a probable cause search was performed and
approximately 5 lbs. of marijuana along with 108 vials of liquid THC were discovered
in one of the vehicles being transported. The vehicle was being shipped from Denver,
Colorado to Bethesda, Maryland. There were no indications that the driver of the car-
hauler knew he was illegally transporting marijuana. 12
Minnesota – Medical Marijuana for Distribution: April 2017, a vehicle was stopped
while traveling eastbound along I-80 in North Platte, Nebraska. The driver immediately
claimed to be a medical marijuana patient who had been diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of a
substantial amount of marijuana, THC liquid vials, and other edible THC products that
were packaged in a way that made the state trooper suspicious that the marijuana was
intended for distribution. Several of the bags of THC edibles were actually labeled with
individual’s names. It is assumed that these individual were the intended recipients of
the marijuana infused products. The vehicle was traveling from Colorado to
Minnesota.8
Destination Unknown: March 2017, Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle
from Colorado which was southbound I-29. The Colroado driver would not discolse
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where he was traveling to. After several indicators of criminal behavior were noted, a
search of the vehicle yielded 26 lbs. of marijuana concelaed inside a red duffel bag on
the back seat. 13
Missouri: May 2017, Kansas Highway Patrol stopped a car hauler traveling from
Denver, Colorado to Missouri. A subsequent search of one of the vehicles being hauled
yielded 50 lbs. of high-grade marijuana. 14
New York Distribution: January 2016, Ohio State Patrol stopped a vehicle traveling
eastbound along I-70 in Madison County, Ohio. After displaying suspicious behavior
when interacting with the state trooper, a canine search was performed on the vehicle.
The canine indicated a positive response on the vehicle, and a full search ensued.
During the search, 123 lbs. of marijuana were discovered in rubber totes in the rear
storage area of the vehicle along with a vacuum sealer machine. The vehicle was
traveling from Colorado to New York. 8
Flying to Buy Colorado Marijuana: April 2016, a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper
stopped an eastbound vehicle traveling along I-70. Upon investigation, the sole
occupant was found to be in possession of 4.3 lbs. of marijuana, 158 marijuana edibles,
and 8 ounces of a THC infused drink. The driver had flown from his home in
Pennsylvania and through a third-party had obtained a one way rental from Aurora,
Colorado. After buying the recreational marijuana products, the driver was
transporting the product to his home state (Pennsylvania). 8
Note: Flying to Colorado and driving back home is a common method for illegally transporting marijuana out of
state.
South Carolina Dealer Uses Rental Vehicle: March 2017, Kansas Highway Patrol
stopped a vehicle traveling eastbound along I-70 in Goodland, Kansas. After a short
roadside investigation, the driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of 13 lbs.
of marijuana, 101 THC vapor cartridges, and 378 fl. oz. of THC infused beverages (20
individual drinks). The driver had rented the vehicle four days prior. He had driven
from South Carolina to Colorado, and was headed back to South Carolina when he had
been stopped in Kansas. 8
Note: Rental vehicles are commonly used to buy and transport Colorado marijuana out of state.
Marijuana and Concentrate to Iowa: In February 2017, Kansas Highway Patrol stopped
a vehicle traveling from Loveland, Colorado to Iowa. A search of the vehicle yielded 25
lbs. of marijuana and 1 lb. of THC shatter. 15
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Sources
1 Chuck Hickey, “Dozens of indictments in largest illegal marijuana trafficking ring
bust since legalization,” KDVR-TV Channel 2 Denver, June 28, 2017,
<http://kdvr.com/2017/06/28/62-people-12-businesses-indicted-in-largest-illegal-
marijuana-ring-bust-in-colorado-history/>, accessed June 28, 2017.
2 Michael Roberts, “Scott Pack Indicted in Colorado Pot Biz’s Largest Fraud Case
Ever, Attorney Says,” Westword, June 14, 2017, <http://www.westword.com/news/scott-
pack-indicted-in-huge-colorado-marijuana-fraud-case-9156890>, accessed August 11,
2017.
3 Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, April 14, 2016, “Arrests Made in South Pueblo
County Illegal Marijuana Grow,” <http://www.sheriff.co.pueblo.co.us/pio/?p=2405>,
accessed July 26, 2017.
4 Jesse Paul, “Eight of 16 people indicted in Colorado marijuana trafficking operation
listed as having state pot licenses,” The Denver Post, March 24, 2017,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/24/denver-marijuana-smuggling-operation-
medical-marijuana-licenses/http://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/24/denver-marijuana-
smuggling-operation-medical-marijuana-licenses/>, accessed April 19, 2017.
5 Rocky Mountain HIDTA Task Force Quarterly Reports, Calendar Year 2016-2017.
6 Danielle Kreutter, “Marijuana bust in northeast Colorado Springs,” July 12, 2017,
<http://www.kktv.com/content/news/DEA-search-warrant-in--434154383.html>,
accessed July 26, 2017.
7 Jesse Paul, “Colorado deputy finds 180 pounds of marijuana mixed in with tractor-
trailer’s onion load,” The Denver Post, December 8, 2016,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/08/colorado-deputy-finds-180-pounds-of-
marijuana-mixed-in-with-tractor-trailers-onion-load/>, accessed December 8, 2016.
8 El Paso Intelligence Center, National Seizure System. Data pull August 28th, 2017.
9 The Associated Press, “Motorhome carrying 100 pounds of pot seized in
Tennessee,” August 28, 2016, <http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/28/motorhome-100-
pounds-marijuana-seized-tennessee/>, accessed August 28, 2016.
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10 RMHIDTA Quarterly Report. Colorado Criminal Interdiction, 1st Quarter 2016.
11 Ohio State Highway Patrol Report of Investigation, via e-mail dated July 31st, 2017;
accessed August 1st, 2017.
12 Ohio State Highway Patrol Report of Investigation, via e-mail dated July 13th,
2017; accessed July 22nd, 2017.
13 Midwest HIDTA Interdiction Bulletin 2017-47.
14 Midwest HIDTA Interdiction Bulletin 2017-84.
15 Midwest HIDTA Interdiction Bulletin 2017-26.
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SECTION 8: Diversion by Parcel
Some Findings
Seizures of Colorado marijuana in the U.S. mail has increased 844 percent from
an average of 52 parcels (2009-2012) to 491 parcels (2013-2016) in the four-year
average that recreational marijuana has been legal.
Seizures of Colorado marijuana in the U.S. mail has increased 914 percent from
an average of 97 pounds (2009-2012) to 984 pounds (2013-2016) in the four-year
average that recreational marijuana has been legal.
Data from U.S. Postal Service
NOTE: THESE FIGURES ONLY REFLECT PACKAGES SEIZED; THEY DO NOT INCLUDE PACKAGES
OF COLORADO MARIJUANA THAT WERE MAILED AND REACHED THE INTENDED
DESTINATION. INTERDICTION EXPERTS BELIEVE THE PACKAGES SEIZED WERE JUST THE
“TIP OF THE ICEBERG.”
SOURCE: United States Postal Inspection Service, Prohibited Mailing of Narcotics
0
100
200
300
400
500
(2009-2012)
Pre-Recreational Legalization
(2013-2016)
Post-Recreational Legalization
52
491
Average Number of ParcelsAverage Number of Parcels Containing
Marijuana Mailed from Colorado
to Another State
844% Increase
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SOURCE: United States Postal Inspection Service, Prohibited Mailing of Narcotics
SOURCE: United States Postal Inspection Service, Prohibited Mailing of Narcotics
0
200
400
600
800
1000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
0 15 36
158
207
320
581
854
Number of ParcelsParcels Containing Marijuana Mailed
from Colorado to Another State
Legalization
0
200
400
600
800
1000
(2009-2012)
Pre-Recreational Legalization
(2013-2016)
Post-Recreational Legalization
97
984
Average PoundsAverage Pounds of Colorado Marijuana
Seized by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
914% Increase
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SOURCE: United States Postal Inspection Service, Prohibited Mailing of Narcotics
SOURCE: United States Postal Inspection Service, Prohibited Mailing of Narcotics
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
0 57.20 68.20
262.00
493.05 469.91
1,247.00
1,725.51
Number of PoundsPounds of Colorado Marijuana Seized by
the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Legalization
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
0
10
24
29
33
38 40 41
Number of Different StatesNumber of States Destined to Receive
Marijuana Mailed from Colorado
Legalization
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Private Parcel Companies
There are courier delivery service companies, with locations throughout the
country, from which Colorado marijuana destined for other states has been
seized. Unlike the U.S. Postal Service, a central data system does not exist for
these various private couriers.
Several HIDTA regions were asked about parcel interdictions of marijuana from
Colorado during calendar year 2016. The following data were provided by those
HIDTA regions, although they do not represent 100% reporting for any state or region:
Chicago: There were a total of 23 separate parcel interdictions in which Colorado
marijuana, edibles, and/or marijuana concentrates (THC/wax) were seized by law
enforcement. Totaling more than 47 lbs. of product, Chicago region law enforcement
estimates the street value of products seized to be approximately $420,000.
Houston: 6 packages of Colorado marijuana, weighing 5.3 lbs.
Midwest: 18 packages of Colorado marijuana weighing 9.3 lbs.
North Florida: 25 packages of Colorado marijuana, hashish and concentrated THC
were seized, totaling 64 lbs.
Ohio: 15 packages of Colorado marijuana, hash oil, concentrated THC wax and
edibles were seized, weighing approximately 30 lbs.
Washington/Baltimore: 25 packages containing over 37 lbs. of Colorado marijuana
and/or THC concentrates were seized.
Rocky Mountain: (packages destined outside of Colorado) 75 packages in total,
which included 132 lbs. of marijuana products, and 89 individual edible products
(brownies, candies, bars, etc.), and 6 live plants.
When asked where the packages were destined, it was reported that these marijuana
packages are being shipped all over the United States and out of the country. The
furthest destination noted was the United Kingdom.
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Case Examples
From the Mountains to the Beach: In March of 2016, over 11 lbs. of high-grade
marijuana was seized as it was being transported by FedEx Express. The marijuana was
sent from Aspen, Colorado to Neptune Beach, Florida. 1
$12,000 Worth of Marijuana in the Mail: In December of 2016, over 6 lbs. of marijuana
was seized as it was being transported by United Parcel Service (UPS). The marijuana
was mailed from Grand Junction, Colorado to Riviera Beach, Florida. 1
New Year’s Gift from Longmont, CO: In January of 2017, over 6.5 lbs. of high-grade
marijuana were seized as it was being transported by FedEx Express. The marijuana
was mailed from Longmont, Colorado to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. 1
Sending “Green” from Evergreen, CO: In March of 2017, 13 lbs. of high-grade
marijuana was seized as it was being transported by UPS. The marijuana was mailed
from Evergreen, Colorado to Atlantic Beach, Florida. 1
Headed to the Atlantic: In June of 2017, over 8.5 lbs. of high-grade marijuana was
seized as it was being transported by FedEx Ground. The marijuana was sent from
Littleton, Colorado to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. 1
Arvada Man Gets One Year in Prison for Mailing Edibles: On February 18, 2017, 27
year-old Stephen Paul Anderson was sentenced to serve a year and one day in federal
prison and three years of community supervised release for sending boxes of illegal
marijuana edibles through the U.S. Postal Service. Anderson, who moved from Texas
to Colorado, was manufacturing highly concentrated THC oil in his basement using an
open flame fueled by a propane tank. This method of extracting oil has led to multiple
fires and explosions throughout the Denver area. 2
Seizure of Marijuana-Filled Parcels Increasing: Police Chief Aaron Jimenez (St. Ann
Police, Missouri) was recently interviewed by a St. Louis news media outlet. The article
mentioned, “pounds upon pounds of high-grade marijuana are being shipped to the St.
Louis area from states where the drug is legal.”
Jimenez explained how it was not always that way. “We might’ve had 5 to 10 maybe
in a year, but since I’ve started the narcotics unit here, I can tell you within the last year,
these guys probably get one or two a week.”
U.S. Postal Inspector Dan Taylor said, “Just here in the St. Louis area, our postal
inspectors have seized over 1,200 pounds of marijuana, from the mail, in the last year.
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We’ve become very good at identifying these packages.” It is worth noting that this
amount of seized marijuana equates to over 32 pounds a day.
According to police, “marijuana is most commonly sent from Colorado and
California, but the packages nearly always have fake names and addresses.” 3
Second Bust of Illegal Grow, Same Two People Arrested on the Same Property:
“Nearly 150 marijuana plants, packaged marijuana and firearms were seized from a
property that has been busted before for illegally growing marijuana. The two arrested
were the same two busted nearly a year ago.” While the El Paso Sheriff’s office led the
operation, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration assisted with the
investigation and seizure of the marijuana plants, cash, grow equipment, and four
firearms. Of note, investigators found several packages of processed marijuana located
in numerous United States Postal Services boxes, which appeared to be nearly ready to
ship. According to the August article published by KKTV, the Colorado Springs news
outlet, “The DEA estimates there was between $25,000 to $30,000 worth of lighting
equipment inside the single grow house. The marijuana seized has an estimated value
greater than $125,000.” 4
Home Improvement Goods: In November of 2016, the North Metro Task Force (NMTF)
intercepted a package to be shipped via UPS that contained 18.5lbs of marijuana
packaged in a Home Depot bucket. The package was being shipped to an address in
Stanley, North Carolina. The investigation has resulted in the arrest of two suspects. 5
Heading South: In November of 2016, the North Metro Task Force (NMTF) intercepted
a UPS shipment that contained 7.5lbs of marijuana and marijuana edibles. The two
packages within the shipment were addressed to Dallas, Texas, and Magnolia, Texas. 5
April Fools’ Delivery: In April of 2017, the North Metro Task Force (NMTF) intercepted
a package shipped via UPS that contained over 23lbs of marijuana. The package was
being shipped to an address in Malden, Massachusetts. With the help of the Malden
Police Department, a coordinated investigation took place which resulted in the arrest
of a single suspect. 5
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Sources
1 North Florida HIDTA Information Bulletins, Package Interdiction Summaries.
Received July 25th, 2017.
2 Kirk Mitchell, “Arvada man who used post office to distribute marijuana edibles
sentenced to a year and a day,” The Denver Post, February 22, 2017,
<http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/22/arvada-man-usps-marijuana-edibles/>,
accessed April 19, 2017.
3 Rebecca Roberts, “Seizure of marijuana filled parcels increasing,” Fox 2 Now/St.
Louis, June 17, 2017, <http://fox2now.com/2014/06/17/seizure-of-marijuana-filled-
parcels-increasing/>, accessed August 17, 2017.
4 Khloe Keeler, “2nd bust of illegal grow, same 2 people arrested on the same
property,” KKTV/11 News, August 8, 2017,
<http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Illegal-grow-bust-guns-and-marijuana-seized-in-
El-Paso-County-438387943.html>, accessed August 10, 2017.
5 Rocky Mountain HIDTA Task Force Quarterly Reports, Calendar Year 2016-2017.
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SECTION 9: Related Data
Topics
Crime
Revenue
Event Planners’ Views of Denver
Homeless
Suicides
THC Potency
Marijuana Use and Alcohol Consumption
Medical Marijuana Registry
Licensed Marijuana Businesses
Business Comparisons
Demand and Market Size
Reported Sales of Marijuana
Price of Marijuana
Local Response to the Medical and Recreational Marijuana Industry in Colorado
NOTE: SOME OF THE DATA REPORTED IN THIS SECTION IS BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN SO
MANY INQUIRIES ON THE PARTICULAR SUBJECT, SUCH AS CRIME AND SUICIDES. THIS
IS NOT TO INFER THAT THE DATA IS DUE TO THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA.
Some Findings
Crime in Denver increased 6 percent from 2014 to 2016 and crime in Colorado
increased 11 percent from 2013 to 2016.
Colorado annual tax revenue from the sale of recreational and medical marijuana
was 0.8 percent of Colorado’s total statewide budget (FY2017).
As of June 2017, there were 491 retail marijuana stores in the state of Colorado
compared to 392 Starbucks and 208 McDonald’s.
66 percent of local jurisdictions have banned medical and recreational marijuana
businesses.
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Crime
SOURCE: Colorado Bureau of Investigation, http://crimeinco.cbi.state.co.us/
Colorado Crime From 2009 to 2012 From 2013 to 2016
Property Crime Increased 4.1% Increased 8.3%
Violent Crime Increased 1.2% Increased 18.6%
All Crime Increased 3.4% Increased 10.8%
SOURCE: Colorado Bureau of Investigation, http://crimeinco.cbi.state.co.us/
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Property Crimes 132,212 131,141 132,623 131,800 136,483 138,275 133,927 141,634 149,713
Violent Crimes 41,914 43,680 43,589 43,875 44,209 45,583 47,911 51,478 54,052Number of CrimesColorado Crime
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SOURCE: City and County of Denver, Denver Police Department, Crime Statistics and Maps, April 2016
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000
2009
2010
2011
2012
*2013
*2014
*2015
*2016
6,604
6,655
6,881
7,255
8,722
10,103
10,566
10,699
30,371
29,551
31,719
32,553
32,078
31,534
33,714
34,168
Number of Crimes
City and County of Denver Crime
Property Crimes Violent Crimes
*In May 2013 the Denver Police Department implemented the Unified Summons and Complaint
(US&C) process. This process unifies multiple types of paper
citations, excluding traffic tickets, into an electronic process. That information is transmitted to the
Denver Sheriff, County Court, City Attorney and District
Attorney through a data exchange platform as needed. As a result of this process a reported
offense is generated which was previously not captured in
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
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Crime in Denver (City and County)
2013 2014 2015 2016
*All Reported Crimes
(To include all categories
listed below)
55,115 ** 61,276 64,317 64,736
*Denver Crime From 2014 to 2016
Crimes Against Persons Increased 6%
Crimes Against Property Increased 8%
Crimes Against Society Increased 31%
All Other Offenses Decreased 9%
All Denver Crimes Increased 6%
* Actual number of crimes in Denver
** New process began in May 2013 and 2013 data is not comparable to 2014-2016
SOURCE: City and County of Denver, Denver Police Department, Crime Statistics and Maps, April 2016
SOURCE: Denver Police Department, Traffic Operations Bureau/Vice/Drug Bureau via Data Analysis Unit
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
8
184
770 762
590
Number of Arrests/CitationsDenver Police Department
Unlawful Public Display/Consumption
of Marijuana
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SOURCE: Boulder Police Department, Records and Information Services
NOTE: THE CITY OF BOULDER DID NOT HAVE A MUNICIPAL STATUTE SPECIFIC TO PUBLIC
CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA UNTIL MID-2013.
Case Examples
“Marijuana is the Gateway Drug to Homicide”: After indicting thirteen people
involved in illegally distributing around 200 pounds of marijuana District Attorney Dan
May stated in a public announcement, “Colorado Springs Police Department… had 22
homicides in Colorado Springs last year, 2016. Eight of those were directly marijuana.”
During the public announcement May explained that authorities are overwhelmed
having to deal with the crime that is associated with marijuana and claimed that
“marijuana is the gateway drug to homicide.” 1
Homicides have “Marijuana Nexus”: Colorado Springs is Colorado’s second largest
urban area located in El Paso County. Neither the city nor the county permit the sale of
recreational marijuana but both allow medical marijuana. Even so, the Colorado
Springs Police Department stated 11 of the 59 homicides that occurred in Colorado
Springs between 2015 and early 2017 have a “marijuana nexus.” According to the
0
50
100
150
200
2013 2014 2015 2016
72
129
151
199
Number of CitationsBoulder Police Department
Marijuana Public Consumption Citations
17% Increase79% Increase 32% Increase
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report, “In most cases robbery of marijuana was a motive or the victim was killed
during a marijuana narcotics transaction.” 2
Pot Deal Ends in Gunfire when Buyer Realizes they Bought Broccoli: Local Colorado
drug dealers, Tercell Davis and Sababu Colbert-Evans, “accepted $10,000 for a
marijuana sale, but Davis substituted broccoli for the pot.” Both parties had already
driven off when the buyers realized they had actually purchased broccoli instead of
marijuana. The buyers noticed they had been duped and arranged another meeting
with Davis using a different name. The next night they all met up again and “an
argument broke out, and Colbert-Evans and Davis fired 11 shots at the fleeing would-be
buyers. One was hit in the torso.” 3
Texas Trio Charged with Murder during Marijuana Robbery: Three individuals from
Texas were charged with first-degree murder while attempting to rob David Gaytan in
May 2017. The shooting that lead to the death of David Gaytan occurred at a mobile
home park in Lightner Creek, Colorado. District Attorney Christian Champagne, in a
response to the shooting, stated,
Colorado voters have clearly stated they are in favor of legalized marijuana…
which makes the state a target for people with nefarious intent from other states.
It’s a problem; I don’t know where the solution is…, I think it’s important that
we send a message that we’re taking it very seriously, and people who come
from other states to commit crimes in our community are going to be dealt with
very seriously, and that’s how we’re approaching it. 4
At Least Eleven Pot-Related Homicides Since Legalization: In response to the recent
conviction of Shawn Geerdes, an owner of a shared marijuana grow who murdered his
business partner, a local Colorado District Attorney indicated that there have been “at
least eleven pot-related homicides since legalization.” District Attorney George
Brauchler claimed that “since the passage of Amendment 64, jurisdictions across the
state have noted significant violent crime related to marijuana cultivation and
distribution.” In addition to homicide, he noted that there are additional crimes such as
“robbery, burglary, and attempted-murder cases in our community also motivated by
marijuana.” 5
Triple Homicide at Illegal Marijuana Grow: 24-year-old Garrett Coughlin was charged
with six counts of first degree murder after being accused of killing 3 people in Boulder
County. Police believed “the home was specifically targeted” by Coughlin on April 13,
2017. Witnesses told investigators they “saw Coughlin with large amounts of marijuana
packaged in a manner consistent with the marijuana owned by the victims, as well as
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large amounts of cash following the homicides.” Over 100 plants were found at the
murder location.6, 7
A Troubling Weakness in Colorado Marijuana Enforcement: Former Colorado
Marijuana Enforcement Officer, Renee Rayton, was recently indicted due to her
involvement in shipping millions of dollars worth of marijuana outside the state.
Within weeks after leaving her state employment she was working for a shell company,
Harmony & Green. “Harmony & Green…bought legal pot cultivation licenses and
tricked investors into helping finance the scheme.” In addition to breaking state and
federal law by shipping marijuana outside of Colorado, Rayton also breached a specific
policy that prevents “former regulators from working in the industries they oversaw for
six months.”
During her time with Harmony & Green, Rayton reportedly bragged about knowing
someone at the Colorado Department of Revenue who would help the company “get
legal.” According to investigators assigned to the case, it is doubtful that she was
unaware of the “duplicitous practices that were lining her pocket,” given her vast
regulatory field experience.
Although Colorado’s Enforcement Division was correct in asking the Colorado
Bureau of Investigation to conduct an independent investigation, this example of an
Enforcement Officer gone bad highlights the complexities and challenges involved in
regulating recreational marijuana. This case made it pretty clear that the “Department
of Revenue should launch a review of its enforcement division’s practices and ensure,
through education and otherwise, that its regulators can be trusted.”8
County Official Arrested Over Illegal Pot Grow: According to investigators, Ted
Archibeque, the elected Eagle County surveyor, and his brother Thomas Archibeque are
“suspected of knowingly allowing the cultivation/manufacturing of marijuana” at an
illegal grow. Local officials and the DEA served a warrant to a property owned by Ted
Archibeque and found “28 growing plants and 65 pounds of processed marijuana” they
also observed “what appeared like recent construction of multiple greenhouses and an
airfield.” According to Kris Friel, an Eagle County spokeswoman, “Ted is still the
county surveyor” because as an elected position “there is no provision for placing the
surveyor on administrative suspension.” 9
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Revenue
SOURCE: Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting
SOURCE: Department of Revenue, Monthly Marijuana Taxes, Licenses and Fees Transfers and
Distribution, 2016
NOTE: FIGURES DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CITY TAXES; THE STATE DOES NOT ASSESS OR
COLLECT THOSE TAXES.
Colorado's Statewide Budget,
Fiscal Year 2017
Marijuana Tax Revenue*
(Medical and Recreational) = 0.8%
*Revenue from marijuana taxes as a portion of Colorado's total statewide budget
0
50,000,000
100,000,000
150,000,000
200,000,000
2.9% Regular
Sales
10% Special
Sales
15% Excise Total 2016 Taxes
23,986,490
83,750,123
59,420,537
167,157,150
12,462,467 NA NA 12,462,467DollarsTotal Revenue from Marijuana Taxes,
Calendar Year 2016
Retail Marijuana Taxes Medical Marijuana Taxes
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Case Example
Falling Marijuana Prices Mean Trouble for States that Have Legalized: As more time
elapses since marijuana legalization, prices for marijuana are expected to continue to
drop. However, states like Colorado “that tax legal marijuana sales based solely on
price” may begin to have budgetary issues. “The progression of marijuana prices over
time in Colorado perfectly parallels the pattern in Washington after that state legalized:
Prices briefly spiked due to initial supply shortages, but then began dropping as the
marijuana industry matured and expanded. Wholesale prices in Colorado tumbled 24.5
percent over the past year to $1,471 per pound.” While prices dropping may be good for
consumers it may not be good for Colorado as “sinking prices translate automatically
into sinking tax revenue per sale.” In order for Colorado to compensate for this
reduction and ensure that tax revenue remains the same, it will need to “have
substantially increased sales volume.” However, increasing consumption comes with its
own risks “such as more auto accidents by drivers who are stoned, an increase in heavy
cannabis users dropping out of school, and so on. If the state adopts measures to cut
soaring consumption, it will by definition lose tax revenue, potentially making the
recreational marijuana system unable to pay for its own regulatory costs.” 10
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Event Planners’ Views of Denver
SOURCE: VISIT DENVER, Impacts of the Downtown Environment on the Tourism Industry and Visitor
Perceptions report
VISIT DENVER is the marketing organization for the city and it measures, records
and reports hundreds of data points, to include safety trends and feedback received
from convention and leisure visitors. Based on data collected they came away with
three key takeaways:
1. “The downtown environment is the #1 complaint from meeting planners, far
surpassing any other categories. The severity of this issue has increased and as
of 2014 nearly 50% of meeting planners negatively commented on homeless,
youth, panhandling, safety, cleanliness, and drugs including public marijuana
consumption.”
2. “Denver ranks very high on walkability, affordability, facilities, and other
factors. However, Denver as a ‘safe city’ ranks significantly lower according to
interviews with key convention planners conducted by an independent third-
party.”
3. “Denver is losing visitors and valuable convention business as a result of these
overall safety (or perception of safety) issues. Unfortunately, word is beginning
to spread among meeting planners about the safety challenges Denver is facing.
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As the market organization for the city, we fear not being able to brand Denver
away from this growing reputation.”
Comments made by the Colorado Convention Center clients and visitors to Denver:
“I’m sorry but I would never consider putting attendees in danger by holding
a convention in your city. We are staying at Embassy Suites downtown on
16th, and last night witnessed a group of about 30 teenagers attack a man
walking along 16th street. I am told this is not an unusual occurrence. The
homeless situation is very sad, and public streets reek of weed. The Denver
police should be more alert to large groups of minors congregating on city
streets attacking tourists. My feedback from this meeting will be to never
locate here again; I have felt much safer in downtown NYC, Philly, Seattle,
and Chicago.”
“I am a 5th generation Colorado native. I am downtown for a national
convention and within 10 minutes of walking to the Convention Center I was
so disheartened: I didn’t feel safe and it was 2:00 in the afternoon. I passed
drunks, disheveled people, smelled weed being smoked in the open. It was
disgusting and I thought so this is where the current government is taking us.
I use [sic] to be so proud of Denver and Colorado; today I was heart sick and
embarrassed, knowing I’d be apologizing to colleagues coming from other
states that didn’t have sanctuary cities, legalized pot etc. Mayor Hancock,
you need to rethink what you’re doing before the Denver that was beautiful
and safe is gone.”
“This client chose to contract with the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. I would
like to share with you why Denver dropped off his list. This client does a lot
of business in Denver and was disappointed to see, in his opinion, how things
have changed in the city since marijuana was legalized. He says he sees lots
of people walking around looking ‘out of it’ and does not want to expose his
attendees to this. I hope you don’t mind the honestly [sic] but I wanted you
to know exactly ‘why’.”
“Greetings, we wanted to pass along some comments based on a national
meeting we hosted for our industry in Denver in July [2015]. It was held with
delegates arriving as early as July 11 and continued through July 15. This is a
meeting of industry executives and business owners from around the entire
country. The meeting was headquartered at the Sheraton downtown. The
chairman commented, ‘We will most likely not return to Denver based on the
current situation with all the street people.’ This was followed up by
comments from the President who echoed these comments about a reluctance
to return to Denver based on the condition of the City and the abundance of
homeless people walking the mall and in and about the downtown area. The
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attendees were also less than complementary with Denver and in particular
the downtown area. Some of the comments received from attendee in survey
after the conference were:
o ‘Denver seems less safe now that pot is legalized.’
o ‘Don’t have a meeting in downtown Denver…what a depressing
downtown area.’
o ‘The neighborhood had way too many vagrants. I don’t remember
Denver being that bad.’
o ‘Poor area, lots of crime as we sat outside on a patio on the 16th Street
mall on Sunday evening having a beer, I turned my head to look at a
television, when I turned back a street person was drinking my beer. I
am sure this is not an image Denver wants portrayed around the
country.’”
Homeless
How Recreational Weed is attracting People, but Spiking the State’s Homeless Rate:
An article written in the summer of 2016 described the journey of a young man from a
small town in Texas to the Southern Colorado town of Pueblo. In the first half of a two-
part article, Devin Butts describes his journey to Colorado which was made largely due
to the current recreational marijuana laws. “He’d come to Colorado…because he’d
decided that cannabis would be the only indulgence he would keep as he tore himself
away from all the other, far more dangerous substances and habits he was used to.”
Devin is not alone in his journey to Colorado; in fact, there are many others that
have followed a similar fate and ended up in one of Colorado’s overcrowded homeless
shelters while trying to make a new future.
At Denver’s St. Francis Center day shelter, executive director Tom Luehrs said a
survey conducted by a grad student last year found that between 17 and 20
percent of the 350 or so new people the center was seeing each month said they’d
come to the area in part because of medical marijuana. If anything, said Luehrs
and his colleagues, that figure is low. At the nearby Salvation Army Crossroads
Shelter, an informal survey of 500 newcomers in the summer of 2014 determined
that nearly 30 percent were there because of cannabis. 11
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Marijuana Legalization: Pot Brings Poor People to Colorado, but What’s Being Done
To Help Them?: In the second part of a summer 2016 article written to describe the
journey of a young man to Colorado, Devin Butts describes his newfound perspective.
Devin, along with hundreds of other individuals who relocated to Colorado in pursuit
of marijuana-related opportunities, found that the journey isn’t quite what he was
hoping for – especially with regards to finding employment.
The vice president of communications and public policy for the Colorado Coalition
for the Homeless spoke about hourly wage requirements to live in Denver, which is bad
news for marijuana migrants looking for work. According to Cathy Alderman,
“Workers need to make at least $19 an hour to afford housing in the Denver area. But
marijuana trimmers usually start at around $10 an hour, and budtenders working in the
dispensaries often don’t make much more than that.” This news, along with the fact
that Colorado’s housing market has been skyrocketing, seems to indicate significant
challenges for those hoping to move to Colorado in pursuit of greater futures.
Relatedly, an unexpected consequence of the legalization of recreational marijuana
is the surge in the homeless population in many Colorado cities. Recently, the city of
Aurora pledged $4.5 million in cannabis revenue to homeless programs – certainly an
unforeseen cost. Although this might seem to be a step in the right direction in order to
help those in need, it might also signal a trend in government spending and population
dependency at least partially brought-on by the legalization of recreational marijuana. 12
Denver on ‘breaking point’ with homeless population: A Salvation Army Captain
recently spoke with reporters about the growing homeless population. Captain Eric
Wilkerson said that the cause is most likely what many Denver citizens suspect, the
cause is marijuana. “People are coming here from out of state to smoke weed,” a trend
that hasn’t gone unnoticed by many of Colorado’s residents.
Additionally, “The city of Denver is not denying legal marijuana has resulted in an
increase in homelessness.” In an email from a local social services employee, it was said
that “While there isn’t a formal study on the issue, many service providers for those
experiencing homelessness tell us, anecdotally, that 20 (percent) to 30 percent of people
they encounter who are moving to Colorado tell them that they are moving here, in
part, because of legalized marijuana or to try to find work in the industry.”
Although the city of Denver has pledged large sums of money to those in need of
affordable housing, a local branding and marketing expert expressed her concern that
we get ahead of this growing trend as the last thing she wants is for her city to have the
perception of a “homeless problem.” 13
Legalized Marijuana Turns Colorado Resort Town into Homeless Magnet: Several
people holding cardboard signs can be seen lining the sidewalks and streets of
Durango, CO. Durango is a picturesque, upscale community where many businesses
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rely on tourism. The city has recently become overrun with transients and panhandlers,
many of them people between the ages of 20-30. One resident and business owner
mentioned “most of the kids here are from out of state, and I would say it has a lot to do
with the legalized pot.” The small city has also experienced an increase in crime,
placing its property crime rate 12 percent higher than the national average.14
Suicide Data
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Colorado Violent Death
Reporting System
0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%
Marijuana
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Cocaine
Opioid
Antidepressant
16.30%
8.70%
4.70%
2.30%
4.70%
4.70%
17.40%
11.70%
2.30%
1.90%
6.60%
4.20%
13.50%
12.00%
3.80%
0.00%
0.00%
3.80%
Percent
Average Toxicology of Suicides Among
Adolescents Ages 10 to 19 Years Old
(With Known Toxicology)
2006-2008
Pre-Commercialization
2009-2012
Post-Commercialization
2013-2015
Legalization
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Colorado Violent Death
Reporting System
Marijuana is the only substance where youth, ages 10 to 19, have a
higher percentage than adults, ages 20 and older.
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Marijuana Alcohol Amphetamine Cocaine Opiod Antidepressant
16.3%
8.7%
4.7%2.3%
4.7%4.7%
15.8%
38.6%
6.8%
2.8%
20.0%17.4%Percent of SuicidesAverage Toxicology Results by Age Group,
2013-2015
Ages 10 to 19 Ages 20+
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THC Potency
SOURCE: Potency Monitoring Program, Quarterly Report Number 135, National Center for Natural
Products Research (NCNPR) at the University of Mississippi, under contract with the National
Institute on Drug Abuse.
The average potency for buds/flower in Colorado is 17.1 percent. 15
3.96%
4.51%
5.01%
4.91%
4.60%
5.34%
6.11%
7.20%
7.15%
8.14%
8.02%
8.76%
9.58%
9.93%
9.75%
10.36%
11.13%
12.27%
11.99%12.09%
11.04%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015Average THC PercentNational Average THC Potency
Submitted Cannabis Samples
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SOURCE: Potency Monitoring Program, Quarterly Report Number 135, National Center for Natural
Products Research (NCNPR) at the University of Mississippi, under contract with the National
Institute on Drug Abuse.
The average potency for concentrates in Colorado is 62.1 percent. 15
13.23%
12.82%
18.20%
15.78%
16.21%
28.58%
19.44%
22.51%
15.54%
31.32%
6.40%
18.74%
24.85%
6.73%
12.71%
36.16%
35.28%
53.52%
49.98%
50.79%
55.85%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015Average THC PercentNational Average THC Potency
Submitted Hash Oil Samples
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Alcohol Consumption
It has been suggested that legalizing marijuana would reduce alcohol
consumption. Thus far that theory is not supported by the data.
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado Liquor Excise Tax
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado Liquor Excise Tax
130,000,000
132,000,000
134,000,000
136,000,000
138,000,000
140,000,000
142,000,000
144,000,000
Pre-Legalization
2010-2012
Post-Legalization
2013-2016
136,364,158
143,777,836
GallonsColorado Average Consumption of Alcohol
130,000,000
132,000,000
134,000,000
136,000,000
138,000,000
140,000,000
142,000,000
144,000,000
146,000,000
148,000,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
135,824,179
136,778,438
136,489,856
143,468,372
141,184,231
142,970,403
147,488,339
GallonsColorado Consumption of Alcohol
Legalization
5% Increase
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Medical Marijuana Registry 16
Medical Marijuana Registry Identification Cards
December 31, 2009 – 41,039
December 31, 2010 – 116,198
December 31, 2011 – 82,089
December 31, 2012 – 108,526
December 31, 2013 – 110,979
December 31, 2014 – 115,467
December 31, 2015 – 107,534
December 31, 2016 – 94,577
Profile of Colorado Medical Marijuana Cardholders:
Age of cardholder
o 63 percent male, with an average age of 43 years
o 0.3 percent between the ages of 0 and 17
o 46 percent between the ages of 18 and 40
21 percent between the ages of 21 and 30
Reporting medical condition of cardholder
o 93 percent report severe pain as the medical condition
o 6 percent collectively report cancer, glaucoma and HIV/AIDS
o 3 percent report seizures
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SOURCE: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Medical Marijuana Statistics
NOTE: TOTAL DOES NOT EQUAL 100 PERCENT AS SOME PATIENTS REPORT USING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA FOR MORE THAN ONE DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITION.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Cachexia Cancer Glaucoma HIV /
AIDS
Muscle
Spasms
Seizures Sever
Nausea
Severe
Pain
1%4%1%1%
25%
3%
13%
93%Percent of PatientsPercent of Medical Marijuana Patients Based
on Reporting Conditions, 2016
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Colorado Licensed Marijuana Businesses as of August 1st, 2017 17
Medical Marijuana:
759 marijuana cultivation facilities
507 medical marijuana centers (dispensaries)
255 infused products (edibles) businesses
14 testing facilities
Recreational Marijuana:
701 marijuana cultivation facilities
498 marijuana retail stores
273 infused product (edibles) businesses
13 testing facilities
Business Comparisons, June 2017
Figures for business comparisons were all acquired by June of 2017 for
comparable data.
SOURCE: Colorado Department of Revenue; Starbucks Coffee Company, Corporate Office Headquarters;
McDonalds Corporation, Corporate Office Headquarters
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
McDonalds Starbucks Retail Marijuana
Stores
Medical
Marijuana
Dispensaries
208
392
491 513
Licensed BusinessesColorado Business Comparisons, June 2017
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Demand and Market Size 18
The Colorado Department of Revenue published a report in July 2014 called, “Market
Size and Demand for Marijuana in Colorado.” A follow-up to this report showed data
for 2015. Some of the information included:
Demand
In 2015, the established demand for marijuana by Colorado residents 21 years
and older is 134.7 metric tons (296,962.67 pounds) of marijuana.
In 2015, the estimated demand for marijuana by out-of-state visitors 21 years and
older is 14.0 metric tons (30,864.7 pounds).
Market Size
There are an estimated 569,000 Colorado adult regular marijuana users (at least
once per month).
Heavy users who consume marijuana nearly daily make up less than 25 percent
of the user population but account for 76.4 percent of the demand for marijuana.
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Marijuana Enforcement Division Reported Sales of Marijuana in Colorado 19, 20
In 2015:
144,537 pounds of medical marijuana flower
106,932 pounds of recreational marijuana flower
2,261,875 units of medical edible products
5,280,297 units of recreational edible products
In 2016:
159,998 pounds of medical marijuana flower
175,642 pounds of recreational marijuana flower
2,117,838 units of medical edible products
7,250,936 units of recreational edible products
A single ounce of marijuana, depending on the solvent type and production
method, can produce “between 347 and 413 edibles of 10 mg [THC] strength.”15
2017 Price of Marijuana
Marijuana prices as of July 2017 are based off a compilation of medical and recreational
prices from local dispensaries and averaged:
Area Gram Ounce
State Average $11.00 $191.00
Denver $11.00 $159.00
Boulder $13.00 $213.00
Fort Collins $11.00 $235.00
Colorado Springs* $8.00 $157.00
*Colorado Springs does not allow selling of recreational marijuana within city limits.
SOURCE: “Colorado marijuana prices for July 2017,” Marijuanarates.com, Accessed August 29, 2017
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Local Response to Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Colorado
Recreational Marijuana Business and Local Jurisdiction Response: 21, 22
SOURCE: Colorado Counties, Inc.; as of August 4th, 2017
*NOTE: THIS MAP SHOWS THE REGULATORY STATUSES OF UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN
EACH COUNTY. MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN EACH COUNTY SET POLICY WITHIN THEIR
BOUNDARIES.
64 counties*
o 61 percent have prohibited or have a moratorium (39)
o 39 percent have allowed (25)
* Broomfield and Denver are both a city and county but included only once in county data.
243 municipalities (cities and incorporated areas) have taken action on the issue
o 72 percent have prohibited (167) or have a moratorium (8)
o 28 percent have allowed (68)
*
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Medical Marijuana Business and Local Jurisdiction Response: 21, 22
SOURCE: Colorado Counties, Inc.; as of July 31, 2017
*NOTE: THIS MAP SHOWS THE REGULATORY STATUSES OF UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN
EACH COUNTY. MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN EACH COUNTY SET POLICY WITHIN THEIR
BOUNDARIES.
64 counties*
o 59 percent have prohibited or have a ban on new businesses (38)
o 41 percent have allowed (26)
* Broomfield and Denver are both a city and county but included only once in county data.
177 municipalities have taken action on the issue
o 65 percent have prohibited (115)
o 35 percent have allowed (62)
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Local Jurisdictions Reporting Marijuana Licensing Status
as of December 31, 2016 20
Medical and Retail Marijuana Banned 212
Medical Marijuana Licenses Only 18
Retail Marijuana Licenses Only 11
Medical and Retail Marijuana Licenses 79
SOURCE: Marijuana Enforcement Division, 2016 Annual Update
For Further Related Data See Page 158
66%6%
3%
25%
2016 Local Jurisdiction Licensing Status
Medical and Retail Banned
Medical Only
Retail Only
Medical and Retail Allowed
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Attracting People, But Spiking The State’s Homeless Rate {PART ONE}, International
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102015.pdf>, accessed May 12th, 2017.
16 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, “Medical Marijuana
Registry Program Update (as of December 31st, 2016),”
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22 Colorado Counties Inc., <ccionline.org>, August 28, 2017.
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Reports and Articles
Impaired Driving
Higher Levels of THC: In Colorado, the legal limit of THC in a driver’s blood is
5ng/mL. However, according to the Denver Post, “THC levels in drivers killed in
crashes in 2016 routinely reached levels of more than 30 ng/mL… [t]he year before,
levels only occasionally topped 5 ng/mL.” This trend has coroners concerned because
some are “uncertain about listing the presence of THC on a death certificate because of
doubts on what constitutes impairment.” Police Chief Jackson of Greenwood Village,
CO attributes the rise in THC levels of drivers to the rise in THC potency in marijuana
oils and concentrates. He states, “This is not your grandfather’s weed.” 1
Cannabis-Impaired Driving is a Public Health and Safety Concern: According to a
2015 study which aimed to examine some of the issues surrounding cannabis impaired
driving, “The percentage of weekend nighttime drivers with measureable Δ9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in blood or oral fluid increased to 12.6%, a 48% increase
since 2007.” With the recent recreational legalization of marijuana in multiple states, this
is likely a national trend we will see continue in the years to come. 2
Controlled Cannabis Vaporizer Administration with and without Alcohol:
Researchers behind a 2015 study examined the vaporization of cannabis both with and
without blood alcohol present in the systems of thirty-two regular cannabis smokers. As
noted in the Clinical Chemistry article, smoking is the most common administration
route of cannabis but the use of vaporization is increasing rapidly. The conclusions
section of the study stated that the significantly higher blood THC concentration values
in combination with blood alcohol “possibly explain[s] increased impairment observed
from cannabis-alcohol combinations.” The conclusions of this study further underscore
the complexities and issues that need to be closely examined, especially when
considering drugged driving legislation. 3
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Correlates of Marijuana Drugged Driving and Openness to Driving While High: A
2015 study funded and independently conducted by RTI International, a nonprofit
research and technical services organization, examined 865 Colorado and Washington
residents who self-reported using marijuana in the past 30 days. Two behaviors were
looked at among the group of study participants; any instances of driving while high in
the last year, and driving within 1 hour of using marijuana 5 or more times in the past
month.
Researchers found that the “Prevalence of past-year driving while under the
influence of marijuana was 43.6% among respondents.” Additionally, “The prevalence
of driving within 1 hour of using marijuana at least 5 times in the past month was
23.9%.”
Furthermore, it was concluded that “Interventions for reducing the incidence of
marijuana DUI are likely to be more successful by targeting safety perceptions related
to marijuana DUI rather than knowledge of DUI laws.” 4
A 2-Year Study of THC Concentrations in Drivers: A recent study aimed to examine
police and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluations with regards to driving under
the influence of marijuana. Researchers hoped to determine whether or not a correlation
exists between whole-blood THC concentrations and field sobriety test performance.
“As suspected, the findings of this study did not find a correlation between
performance on field sobriety tests and the concentration of THC tested in whole-blood
samples.” This information further adds to the discussion around marijuana use and
permissible driving limits. Much more research is needed in order to come up with
appropriate marijuana driving laws/legislation throughout the country.
Furthermore, the researchers concluded that, “The driving behaviors seen in THC-
impaired drivers are similar to those seen in alcohol-impaired drivers.” Contrary to
anecdotal accounts of “high” drivers being slow and cautious drivers, the most often
observed driving behaviors of study participants included speeding, the inability to
maintain lane position, and running red lights or stop signs. 5
57 Percent of Marijuana Users in Colorado Admit Driving within 2 Hours: A survey
conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation discovered that 57 percent of
people who reported using marijuana drove within two hours after consumption. The
survey also indicated that, on average, those participants who reported consuming
marijuana and then driving within 2 hours did so on 11.7 of 30 days. By comparison, 38
percent of respondents who drank alcoholic beverages reported driving within 2 hours
after consumption and only reported doing so on 2.8 of 30 days. 6
DRE Examination Characteristics of Cannabis Impairment: The frequently-debated
5ng/mL blood THC per se cutoff has been the source of much controversy since
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legalized marijuana has hit the scene. In 2016, a study of Drug Recognition Expert
(DRE) characteristics of cannabis impairment further highlighted the “limited
relevance” of the 5ug/L cutoff. “Combined observations on psychophysical and eye
exams produced the best cannabis-impairment indicators.” Additionally, “No
significant differences were detected between cases with blood THC >5ng/mL versus
<5ng/mL.” More specifically the finger-to-nose test was seen as the best indicator of
cannabis impairment, with the values of sensitivity, specificity, predictive value and
efficiency being considered. 7
Smoked Cannabis Psychomotor and Neurocognitive Effects in Occasional and
Frequent Smokers: A group of researchers interested in examining the severity of
psychomotor performance, cognition, and driving ability differences among frequent
and occasional users of cannabis found substantial differences among the frequent users
and the occasional users. During the study, “fourteen frequent (equal or greater than
4x/week) and 11 occasional (less than 2x/week) cannabis smokers entered a secure
research unit approximately 19 hours prior to smoking one 6.8% THC cigarette.”
Cognitive and psychomotor performance was measured in a variety of ways at certain
intervals of time both prior to and after the drug use.
Researchers concluded that there are “significant differences between occasional and
frequent cannabis smokers in psychomotor, subjective and physiological effects
following cannabis smoking, with weaker effects in frequent smokers suggesting
tolerance development. Impairment domains included those that play a key role in
driver’s ability to accurately control a car or to react to events on the road.” 8
Time Profile of Serum THC Levels in Occasional and Chronic Marijuana
Users after Acute Drug Use: Although it is commonly accepted that cannabis
consumption has the ability to influence cognitive and psychomotor functions,
the rules on how to assess the ability to drive while under the influence of
cannabis are not very clear. “The psychoactive compound delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) impairs cognition, psychomotor behavior and
driving performance in a dose-related manner approximately.” After researching
the time profile related to cannabis consumption and the related physiologic
affects (through observation of human volunteers), it is apparent that there is
“great individual variability of the kinetic profile of THC in blood…” The
research article goes on to describe that “Low blood concentrations of THC close
to the limit of detection… are justified in an effective traffic legislation.” 9
Effect of Blood Collection Time: Drug testing is a highly scrutinized topic when it
comes to marijuana use and the operation of motor vehicles. This topic has been made
even more controversial as several states have legalized marijuana for medical and/or
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recreational use. Therefore, a group of researchers examined the impact of blood
collection time on toxicological evaluation for THC.
Researchers found that blood THC concentrations at the time of driving cannot be
reliably determined due to individual variances. 10
Drivers Killed in Crashes More Likely to be on Drugs than Alcohol: A recent
study using data available from 2015 indicates that “[d]rivers who are killed in car
crashes are now more likely to be on drugs than alcohol.” Drugs were present in 43
percent of drivers in fatal accidents compared to 37 percent with alcohol above the legal
limit. Additionally, 36 percent of the drivers tested had marijuana present in their
system at the time of the accident. In general, traffic fatalities are rising and can be
attributed to factors such as improved economy, more distracted drivers, and more
drugged drivers. 11
Drug-impaired Driving: In this report, Dr. James Hedlund, under contract with the
Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), described “the current state of
knowledge on drug-impaired driving, including what little is known about the costs
and effectiveness of these actions, and identifies actions states can take to reduce drug-
impaired driving.” The report cites a variety of sources, including the Fatality Analysis
and Reporting System (FARS) and various roadside surveys conducted in multiple
states. Through these data sources, Dr. Hedlund determined “marijuana is by far the
most common drug that is used.” He also described that while drug-impaired driving
is more complex than alcohol-impaired driving, “43% of fatally-injured drivers with
known test results tested positive for drugs or marijuana in 2015, more than tested
positive for alcohol”. The report pointed out additional differences between alcohol-
impaired driving and drug-impaired driving and made recommendations for states to
enact education programs, legislation, and officer training programs. 12
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Youth Marijuana Use
Marijuana Use up among Teens since Legalized in Colorado, Washington:
Researchers at the University of California Davis and Columbia University Mailman
School of Public Health conducted a study involving teens’ perception of marijuana use
before and after recreational marijuana was legalized in their state. The study, which
used nation-wide data of nearly 254,000 students who participated in the Monitoring
the Future survey, showed that legalization of recreational marijuana significantly
reduced perceptions of marijuana’s harmfulness by 14 percent in 8th graders and 16
percent in 10th graders in Washington state but not in Colorado. Researchers attribute
the lack of change in perception in Colorado to the state’s robust medical marijuana
industry that was established prior to recreational legalization. Youth were exposed to
substantial advertising from the medical marijuana industry and therefore Colorado
has had lower rates of perceived harmfulness and higher rates of use compared to
Washington state and other states. The researchers recommend that states considering
legalizing recreational marijuana should also consider investing in substance abuse
prevention programs for adolescents. 13
Pot Smoking Common among Pregnant Teens: A recent national survey given to
approximately 14,400 pregnant women aged 12-44, found “more than twice as many
pregnant 12- to 17-year-olds use marijuana as their non-pregnant peers.” This
constituted 14% of the surveyed mothers-to-be. Teen pregnancies are already
“associated with smaller babies,” but there may be other risks to a pregnancy caused by
marijuana use. According to Dr. Judy Chang, associate professor of obstetrics,
gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, “some of the
studies that do exist suggest that there are risks to the pregnancy from pot use.” Some
of those risks may include “scrawnier babies, kids who have some problems with their
thinking and learning abilities, [and] kids who find it harder to do more complicated
brain tasks when they are teenagers.” Additional evidence may suggest that “there
could be a risk of causing brain damage in a developing baby,” and that the
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) “may also influence neural development and brain
maturation,” which could lead to a “long-term risk for addiction.” 14
Unintentional Pediatric Exposures to Marijuana in Colorado, 2009-2015: Colorado
researchers examined the effects of the legalization of marijuana on youth in Colorado
by analyzing data regarding pediatric marijuana exposures. Specifically, researchers set
out to compare the incidence of pediatric marijuana exposures before and after
recreational marijuana legalization. Additionally, this study compared Colorado data
with nationwide data.
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It was found that cases for pediatric marijuana exposure increased significantly and
at a higher rate than the rest of the United States. “Almost half of the patients seen in
the children’s hospital in the 2 years after legalization had exposures from recreational
marijuana, suggesting that legalization did affect the incidence of exposures.” 15
Pediatricians Warn against Use of Pot: A report released in 2017 from the American
Academy of Pediatrics describes why many doctors are now “beefing up warnings
about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on
pot use.” This report states that the group “opposes medical and recreational marijuana
use for kids.” A youth’s brain continues to develop through their early 20s, so “the
potential short-term and long-term effects of a mind-altering drug” are of great concern.
Some of these effects may even be permanent. This is particularly true for frequent
users who begin at an early age. “Teens who use marijuana at least 10 times a month
develop changes in brain regions affecting memory and the ability to plan” as well as
lowered IQ scores in some cases. Also some studies have shown that “starting
marijuana use at a young age is more likely to lead to addiction than starting in
adulthood.” These doctors stress that messaging is particularly important because
according to government data “kids 12-17 increasingly think marijuana use is not
harmful.” 16
Adult Marijuana Use
Study Finds Increase in Illicit Pot Use, Abuse in States that Allow Medical
Marijuana: “In a study published in the Journal of American Medical Association
(JAMA) Psychiatry, researchers noted a significant increase in illegal cannabis use and
so-called cannabis-use disorders in states with medical marijuana laws” Although a
small minority of the population might potentially benefit from medical marijuana use,
this study aims to quantify how much non-medical, illicit use is taking place over a
multi-year timespan. The research study defined illegal or illicit use as “obtaining
marijuana not from a prescription or a dispensary with the intent of getting high.”
Those with cannabis-use disorders are described as having withdrawal symptoms,
developing a tolerance for the drug, having cravings for the drug, and suffering
impaired functioning in daily activities.
The lead author of the study, Dr. Deborah Hasin of the Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health said “[Americans have] come to see cannabis as a
harmless drug or harmless substance.” More education is certainly needed on the risks
associated with marijuana use.
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The study examined cannabis use and cannabis use disorder from 1991-1992
through 2012-2013 timeframes. In the Washington Times article, Dr. Hasin said “I was
somewhat surprised with rates that increased so sharply in Colorado and California,
who most experienced increase in dispensaries in 2009 and 2010.” 17
Drug Positivity in U.S. Workforce Rises to Nearly Highest Level in a Decade:
According to the world’s leading provider of diagnostic drug testing services, “The
percentage of employees in the combined U.S. workforce testing positive for drugs has
steadily increased over the last three years to a 10-year high.” The three primary
diagnostic tests offered by Quest Diagnostics include oral, urine and hair follicle drug
tests. Speaking to oral fluid testing, which provides a 24-48 hour history, the positivity
rate increased 47 percent in the past three years. According to the diagnostics
corporation, “The increase was largely driven by double-digit increases in marijuana
positivity during this time period. In 2015, there was a 25 percent relative increase in
marijuana detection as compared to 2014.” Additionally, “Almost half (45 percent) of
individuals in the general U.S. workforce with a positive drug test for any substance in
2015 showed evidence of marijuana use. 18
Marijuana is Not Safe to Smoke: A study conducted by UC Davis academics found
multiple bacterial and fungal pathogens in marijuana that can cause serious infections.
The weed tested originated from Northern California dispensaries where the
Department of Public Health is working on guidelines for marijuana testing to ensure
marijuana is safe. George Thompson III, an associate professor of clinical medicine at
the university who helped conduct the study, stressed that “there really isn’t a safe way
to smoke marijuana buds, even for those who are healthy”. Inhaling marijuana smoke
leads the pathogens directly into the lungs where they can cause serious illness and
even death. 19
These College Students Lost Access to Legal Pot – and Started Getting Better Grades:
A recent study out of the Netherlands found that “college students with access to
recreational cannabis on average earn worse grades and fail classes at a higher rate.”
Due to a new policy change to cannabis cafes, noncitizens were barred from buying
recreational marijuana from the cafes. Due to this policy change, an experiment
regarding college students and marijuana use was conducted. “The research on more
than 4,000 students… found that those who lost access to legal marijuana showed
substantial improvement in their grades. Specifically, those banned from cannabis cafes
had a more than 5 percent increase in their odds of passing their courses.” 20
More U.S. Women Report Using Marijuana during Pregnancy, Amid Uncertainty on
Potential Harms: About 4 percent of pregnant women ages 18 to 44 reported using
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marijuana during pregnancy. The study conducted between 2002 and 2014 showed an
increase of 62 percent from numbers in 2002 to numbers in 2014. Pregnant women are
turning towards marijuana to help alleviate nausea caused during pregnancy even
though it is discouraged by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Studies show links between prenatal marijuana exposure and impaired functions such
as impulse control, visual memory, and attention during school years. Other studies
showed smoking marijuana during pregnancy may also lead to restricted fetal growth
during pregnancy as well as increased frontal cortical thickness among school-aged
children. 21
Pregnant Women Turn to Marijuana, Perhaps Harming Infants: Doctors and
researchers are concerned that due to “an increased perception of the safety of cannabis
use, even in pregnancy,” it is becoming more common for people to “presume that
cannabis has no consequences for developing infants.” Evidence on the effects of
prenatal marijuana use has been limited up to this point, which may contribute to the
false perception of safety by some. However, preliminary research indicates that
marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can cross the
placenta and reach the fetus potentially harming development. In addition, because
THC is stored in fat and can linger there for weeks or months, breast milk can contain
THC.
Despite evidence being limited, several studies linking maternal marijuana use have
found “changes in the brains of fetuses, 18 to 22 weeks old.” Additional studies
conducted in Pittsburgh and Ottawa show that children whose mothers used marijuana
heavily in the first trimester may have difficulty “understand[ing] concepts in listening
and reading,” and had “lower scores in reading, math and spelling… than their peers.”
Much of the research that has been done in this area was done when marijuana was far
less potent. An epidemiologist with the University of Washington stated “all those
really good earlier studies on marijuana effects aren’t telling us what we need to know
now about higher concentration levels.” Not much is known about the lingering effects
of marijuana, and whether or not the fetus’s exposure is limited to the time a mother
feels high. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists advise expecting mothers against the use of cannabis
during pregnancy citing cognitive impairment and academic underachievement as
areas of concern. 22
Causal Relationship Identified between Marijuana Use and Numerous Fetal Issues
during Pregnancy: Since 2002, there has been a 62% increase in pregnant marijuana
users. “Estimates suggest that marijuana use complicates 2% to 5% of all pregnancies”
in the United States. The amount of studies regarding marijuana use is limited due to
the drug’s complicated legal status. However, “evidence has identified a causal
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relationship between marijuana use and decreased birth weight, increased spontaneous
abortion, impaired neurodevelopment, and functional deficits among children and
adults who were exposed [to marijuana] in utero.” It is not yet known how exactly fetal
development is effected by marijuana which leads obstetricians and gynecologists to
“urge their patients who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy to discontinue
marijuana use.” Further concern for the effects of marijuana during pregnancy are
warranted “due to its lipophilic nature, [it] can easily cross the blood brain barrier and
enter the placenta.” Additionally, the nature of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is such
that it can remain in maternal blood for weeks and “[a]s a result, occasional use of
marijuana during pregnancy, as little as once per month, results in fetal exposure that
persists throughout the pregnancy.” 23
Emergency Department and Hospital Marijuana-Related Admissions
Marijuana Abuse Linked to Increased Myocardial Infarction (MI) Risk: Cardiology
News recently published an article about marijuana being linked with an “eye-opening
doubled risk of acute MI.” Myocardial infarction (MI) is more commonly known as a
heart attack.
The March 2017 article summarized the results of a study led by Dr. Ahmad Tarek
Chami: “The link was strongest by far in young adult marijuana abusers, with an
adjusted 3.2-fold increased risk of MI in 25- to 29-year-olds with marijuana abuse noted
in their medical records, compared with age-matched controls and a 4.56-fold greater
risk among the 30- to 34-year-old cannabis abusers.” The study examined over 200,000
patients with cannabis abuse noted in their medical records, and spanned a five year
period (October, 2011 through September, 2016).
Dr. Chami observed that “Our study raises the possibility [of] an association
between cannabis and MI independent of age, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and
abuse of other substances.” Admittedly, there is much need for further research on this
topic.
“The cannabis plant contains more than 60 cannabinoids. Although marijuana is
widely prescribed for treatment of nausea, anorexia, neuropathic pain, glaucoma,
seizure disorders, and other conditions, the long-term effects of marijuana on the
cardiovascular system are largely unknown.” 24
Marijuana Use and Schizophrenia: New Evidence Suggests Link: New research on
marijuana use and its connection to schizophrenia shows that “not only are people who
are prone to schizophrenia more likely to try cannabis, but that cannabis may also
increase the risk of developing symptoms.” Cannabis use has been shown to be more
common among individuals with psychosis than it is with the general population. This
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may be particularly troubling as people with schizophrenia who use cannabis “are more
likely to be hospitalized than those with the condition who do not use the drug.”
Further research is needed to determine if there is a definitive genetic link between
marijuana use and schizophrenia. 25
Colorado Cannabis Legalization and Its Effect on Emergency Care: With the early
commercialization of marijuana in Colorado dating back to the year 2000, and
recreational marijuana being voted into law in 2012, Colorado provides a unique
opportunity to educate physicians on the different considerations related to increased
marijuana-related emergency department visits. This document not only summarizes
the epidemiologic effect of legalization, but also discusses the effect of legalization on
emergency care. Specifically, researchers discuss acute marijuana intoxication,
cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, and pediatric exposures in an effort to educate
healthcare providers everywhere. With Colorado leading the way regarding marijuana
legalization, Colorado physicians are leading the way with regards to recognizing and
addressing the associated healthcare trends noted in the population. 26
Trends and Correlates of Cannabis-involved Emergency Department Visits 2004
to 2011: This study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine utilized data
obtained from the Drug Abuse Warning Network over the period of 2004 to 2011.
Trends in cannabis-involved emergency department visits were examined for both
cannabis-only and cannabis-polydrug instances. Cannabis-polydrug instances are those
in which other drugs were detected in the patient’s body, in addition to cannabis. The
findings of this study suggest that there is a notable increase in the number of
emergency department visits for both cannabis-only and cannabis-polydrug users. In
particular, this study highlights the increased numbers for youth and non-Hispanic
blacks. 27
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Marijuana-Related Exposure
Cannabis Use Causing Alarming Increase in Emergency Hospital Visits and
Childhood Poisoning: Dr. Mark S. Gold, a world renowned expert on addiction-related
diseases, summarizes a study published in late 2016 that aimed to examine trends and
correlates of cannabis-involved emergency department visits in the United States from
2004-2011. “The ED visit rate increased for both cannabis-only use (51 to 73 visits per
100,000) and cannabis-polydrug use (63 to 100 per 100,000) in those aged 12 and older.
Of note, the largest increase occurred in adolescents aged 12-17, and among persons
who identified as non-Hispanic black.”
Dr. Gold goes on to highlight the findings of the study which state that “The odds of
hospitalization increased with older age users, as compared to adolescent admissions.
These data suggest a heavier burden to both the patient and to the health care system as
a result of increasing cannabis use among older adults. The severity of the “burden” is
associated with the prevalence of cannabis use, specific cannabis potency and dose
(which is increasing over time), the mode of administration, and numerous individual
risk factors.” 28
Treatment
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, a
relatively new clinical condition, is “characterized by chronic cannabis use, cyclic
episodes of nausea and vomiting, and frequent hot bathing.” A 2011 study published by
the National Institutes of Health explores various aspects of this clinical condition
including the associated epidemiology, pharmacology, clinical presentation, and
treatment options. This condition has grabbed the attention of emergency room
physicians across the country as many physicians fail to diagnose the condition.
According to the study, “further initiatives are needed to determine this disease
prevalence and its other epidemiological characteristics, natural history, and
pathophysiology.” 29
Use and Diversion of Medical Marijuana among Adults Admitted to Inpatient
Psychiatry: Many states, including Colorado, have legalized the medical use of
marijuana, but it is unclear how much medical marijuana is being diverted from those
medical marijuana patients. Furthermore, marijuana is linked to anxiety, depressive,
psychotic, neurocognitive, and substance use disorders, but it is also unclear how many
psychiatric patients use marijuana. In this study, a group of Colorado researchers aimed
to determine the prevalence of medical marijuana use and diversion among psychiatric
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inpatients in Colorado. Over 600 participants responded to an anonymous 15-item
survey administered at discharge. It was concluded that “medical marijuana use is
much more prevalent among adults hospitalized with a psychiatric emergency than in
the general population.” It was also found that “diversion is common.” 30
Related Data
Everything You Need to Know about Pot’s Environmental Impact: Indoor marijuana
grows are estimated to use a total of one percent of all electricity used in the United
States every year. One percent is “about the same amount of electricity consumed by
every computer in every home and apartment in the country annually… In order to
power all those light fixtures, as well as dehumidifiers and heating and ventilation
systems, indoor grow operations use about eight times the amount of energy per square
foot as a normal commercial building. That’s on par with a modern data center.”
In addition to the electricity needed to sustain a marijuana grow, the plants require a
significant amount of water to grow. “Some estimates suggest that pot plants use six
gallons of water per day per plant over the summer. For reference, it takes about four
gallons of water to run an energy-efficient dishwasher once.” 31
High Time to Assess the Environmental Impacts of Cannabis Cultivation: In an
attempt to understand the impact that the cultivation of marijuana has on the
environment, researchers “have identified potentially significant environmental
impacts due to excessive water and energy demands and local contamination of water,
air, and soil with waste products such as organic pollutants and agrochemicals
[fungicides, pesticides, etc.].” Additionally, they pointed out that, cannabis plants
require “high temperatures…, strong light…, highly fertile soil, and large volumes of
water (…around twice that of wine grapes).” Naturally, due to these needs for proper
cultivation in either an indoor or outdoor grow requires a significant amount of
maintenance and energy. “It has been estimated that the power density of marijuana
cultivation facilities is equal to that of data centers.” Typically, with new industries, it is
the responsibility of U.S. Federal agencies such as the “U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Environmental Protection Agency, National Institutes of Health, and Occupation Safety
and Health Administration” to research and fund research for what that industry’s
environmental impact will be and how to reduce the footprint. However, when it comes
to the marijuana industry due to “[t]he ambiguous legal status of marijuana in the
U.S… [it] has made it historically difficult for those agencies to actively fund research in
this field.”32
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Cartels are Growing Marijuana Illegally in California – and there’s a War Brewing:
“Even as California embraces the booming legal marijuana market… it is also seeing an
explosion in illegal cultivation, much of it on the state’s vast and remote stretches of
public land.” Growing marijuana on public lands is creating “insidious side effects: The
lethal poisons growers use to protect their crops and campsites from pests are
annihilating wildlife, polluting pristine public lands, and maybe even turning up in
your next bong hit.” Some of these poisons are so powerful that they have been
“banned in the U.S., Canada and the EU” and “farmers in Kenya have used [them] to
kill lions.” These toxicants are often used by growers as a means to “keep rodents and
other animals from eating the sugar-rich sprouting plants, from gnawing on irrigation
tubing, and from invading their campsites in search of food.” According to Craig
Thompson, a wildlife ecologist working for the U.S. Forest Service “People don’t tend to
grasp the industrial scale of what’s going on. There are thousands of these sites in
places the public thinks are pristine, with obscene amounts of chemicals at each one.
Each one is a little environmental disaster.”
In addition to toxicants, these illegal grows present another environmental
problem due to water consumption. “In a controlled setting, a marijuana plant uses
about six gallons of water per day… Illegal grows, of course, are another story [its]
estimated that trespass grows use 50 percent more water because of less efficient
irrigation systems and added stressors like pests, pathogens, and drier weather at
higher elevations. Worse, some trespass growers leave their irrigation systems running
around the clock throughout the year, even when nothing is growing.” 33
Thousands of Marijuana Plants Found on Forest Land in Pueblo County: According
to Fox31 Denver, there were more than 7,400 marijuana plants discovered in an illegal
grow which included two separate fields. Both of the fields were on U.S. Forest Service
land near Rye, Colorado.
The July 2017 article stated, “Narcotics detectives said it was the second-largest
operation uncovered in Pueblo County to date and the fifth found in fields on or near
the San Isabel National Forest in the past five years. The four previous grows are
believed to be connected to a Mexican cartel. Detectives are investigating whether
Friday’s grow is connected to previous grows.”
Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor reported, “These grows are not indigenous to
Colorado and the water and fertilizers required for these grow operations represent a
clear environmental hazard for our beautiful Colorado mountains,”
Two of the past incidents within the San Isabel National Forest include an August
2012 operation in which over 9,400 plants were involved, and an October 2015
operation in which 2,400 plants were involved. There are countless other illegal grow
operations within U.S. Forest Service land, but limited resources prevent any further
action to stop these grows and prevent further environmental impact. 34
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Marijuana Grows Leaving More Colorado Homes Filled with Mold: It is unclear how
many homes throughout Colorado are being used to grow marijuana, but Denver
Detective Brian Matos estimated it could be as high as “one in every 10 homes in
[Denver].” When people grow marijuana plants indoors they bring moisture into the
home which is likely to cause mold problems especially if it is a large grow. In many
cases, these grows are illegal and the homeowner is simply using the home for the
purpose of growing marijuana without any concern for the damage caused. The
damage is often compared to that of meth labs, but environmental lawyer Timothy
Gablehouse disagrees, “Since [meth] labs are smaller now, contamination from meth is
usually confined to small areas of the home where it was smoked.” Whereas, marijuana
grow contamination and destruction can be seen throughout the home. According to
the Denver Post, “Illegal growers also sometimes dig into the foundation to tap a power
line before the line can reach the meter to ensure they don’t have to pay for the
electricity they are using.” This practice is often associated with punching holes
through the walls or ceilings for ventilation. The DEA tells the Denver Post that illegal
grows are often “expensive properties in upper-middle-class, high-income
neighborhoods.” Sometimes these homeowners lay a fresh coat of paint on the home
and resell the home to unsuspecting buyers. This was the case of David and Christine
Lynn who recently purchased a $388,000 home that turned out to be a former grow and
are currently suing the previous homeowners. 35
Mid-Year Update, by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement
Division: This report includes information on marijuana business licensing status,
number of plants cultivated for medical and recreational purposes, volume of
marijuana sold within both recreational and medical markets, units of infused edibles
and non-edibles sold, mandatory retail testing for edibles, enforcement activity and
administrative actions taken by the state’s licensing authority from January through
June 2016. 36
Cannabinoid Dose and Label Accuracy in Edible Medical Cannabis Products: A
study including 3 California and Washington cities sought to determine the accuracy of
dosage labels on edible medical cannabis products. Nine dispensaries selling baked
goods, beverages, and candy or chocolate were selected for the study. Individuals with
a physician’s letter were assigned to purchase a “large variety of products… within
budget ($400/city).” The resulting 75 purchased products were tested by researchers to
determine whether the indicated levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol
(CBD) of the edible products were accurate, within 10%.
Of the purchased products, which included 47 different brands, 17% were
determined to be accurately labeled, 23 percent were under labeled, and 60 percent
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were over labeled for THC content. Forty-four products (59 percent) were found to have
detectable levels of CBD, of which only 13 were labeled to include CBD. None of the 13
labels for CBD were accurate, 4 were under labeled, and 9 were over labeled. Inaccurate
labeling of products may lead consumers to get more of an effect than desired or not
enough to produce the desired medical benefit. 37
Tracking the Money That’s Legalizing Marijuana and why it Matters: The National
Families in Action (NFIA) released a report in the early part of 2017 regarding the
financial support behind marijuana related ballot initiatives. The NFIA tracked the
majority of the financial support on these initiatives for the past two decades to three
private parties worth billions of dollars. The report outlines how much money per
initiative is contributed by the three billionaires compared to other sources.
Additionally, the report gives reasons for why the financial contributions of three
individuals matter for the overall legalization of marijuana in the nation. 38
Seed to Sale Tracking for Commercial Marijuana: This report examines the concept of
seed to sale tracking for marijuana plants. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
tracking is discussed along with some of the positives and negatives of Inventory
Tracking Systems. 39
Houston HIDTA Marijuana Legalization Threat Assessment, “Why Marijuana
Legalization is NOT a Good Idea for Texas”: This document, put together by the
Houston Investigative Support Center, intends to provide easy access to salient facts
regarding the serious negative consequences of marijuana legalization in the United
States. Topics addressed include public health and safety ramifications, as well as
economic and social impacts of marijuana legalization. 40
Is the Marijuana Industry Actually Making Money for Alaska? One of the most
compelling arguments for marijuana legalization is the amount of tax revenue that
marijuana would generate. However, with legalization also comes the need for
regulation, which also requires money to maintain. In Alaska, the amount of money
generated for the 2017 fiscal year was $1.75 million, but the amount of money budgeted
for regulation by The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office was $1.9 million. The goal
is that, eventually, the tax revenue generated from the marijuana industry will fully
fund the agency. Until then, however, general fund money has to be used to
supplement the rest of the budget. From 2015 through 2018 a total of “$4.57 million has
been budgeted from the state’s general fund to regulate marijuana.” It is the goal of The
Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office that by the year 2020 the agency will be self-
supported. 41
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Working Paper on Projected Costs of Marijuana Legalization in Rhode Island: This
paper was written in an effort to inform Rhode Island legislators about the potential
economic impact of marijuana legalization in Rhode Island. The paper indicates that
“although a full cost accounting of marijuana legalization would be impossible at
present, enough data exists to make rough-and-ready estimates of certain likely direct
and short-term costs.” Some of the costs covered by the paper include administrative
and enforcement costs for regulators, costs from drugged driving, health costs from
emergency room visits, potential costs related to homelessness, and costs to employers.
Costs reported in this paper are projections based off of figures from states with full
marijuana legalization. 42
Monitoring Health Concerns Related to Marijuana in Colorado: This 2016 report was
published by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in order to
address the changes in marijuana use patterns, provide a systematic literature review,
and address possible marijuana related health effects in the state of Colorado. The
report covers findings addressed by such surveys as the Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), Child Health Survey (CHS), Healthy Kids Colorado
Survey (HKCS), and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). In
addition to the survey data, the report covers possible marijuana related health effects
in Colorado, specifically looking at data from the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug
Center (RMPDC) and the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA). 43
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PRELIMINARY WORKING DRAFT
FRAMEWORK FOR
REGULATING CANNABIS IN THE
UNINCOPORATED AREA OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
November 14October 24, 2017
PREPARED FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BY
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 674-7775
(NOTE: Guidance on refining this document is requested of the Board of Supervisors at the
October 24, 2017 meeting. Yellow highlighted text marks ideas or components in an early stage of
formulation and on on which
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publicBoard input would beis particularly appreciatedneeded.)
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I. Introduction
In response to California voter approval of Proposition 64 (Adult Use of Marijuana Act) in
November 2016, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has directed the County staff1,
to initiate the process of preparing regulations for the establishment of commercial cannabis
businesses in the unincorporated areas of the County. The regulations will also address
cultivation of cannabis for personal use at home.
This working draft document is intended to provide an overview of potential cannabis
regulations being formulated for the unincorporated areas of the County, including aspects
still very far from being settled, based on guidance from the County Board of Supervisors at
the April 25, 2017 and July 18, and 2017 meetings as well as additional concepts to be discussed
by the Board on October 24, 2017 meetings. . Once refined by the Board, a future version of
this document is beingmay be used to solicit further detailed public input on this matter.
In addition to preparation of land use and health regulations for commercial cannabis uses,
the Board has also initiated the process of analyzing and preparing a potential taxing program
for the various commercial cannabis uses. It is anticipated that no commercial cannabis uses
would be authorized until such time as a cannabis tax ballot measure has been approved by
County voters. A County cannabis tax initiative could be considered by voters at the next
General Election in November 2018, so regulations permitting commercial cannabis uses are
not expected to become effective until that time at the earliest.
No decision has been made by the Board on the regulatory framework contemplated in this
document. Currently, and unless or until new regulations are approved by the Board of
Supervisors, the commercial cultivation, distribution, storage, manufacturing, processing, and
sale of medical cannabis and adult use cannabis and the outdoor cultivation of cannabis for
personal use are prohibited within the unincorporated areas of the County.
II. Types of Commercial Cannabis Uses Under Consideration
The County is considering regulating and permitting the establishment of various commercial
cannabis uses. No decisions have been made and it is possible that some or all categories of
use will not be permitted. Types of use under consideration include:
1 Staff from the following County Departments have been involved: County Administrators Office, County Counsel, Sheriff’s
Office, District Attorney, Health Services Department (HSD), Probation, Treasurer‐Tax Collector, Agriculture, and Conservation
and Development (DCD). DCD is taking the lead with respect to developing land use regulations. HSD is taking the lead with
developing health regulations.
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Cultivation--“Cultivation” refers to the growing of cannabis for commercial use,
including artificial, mixed light and natural light cultivation (i.e. indoor, greenhouse
and outdoor).
Retail Sales/Delivery- “Retail sales”of cannabis refers to the sale of cannabis to
retail customers from a storefront that sells only cannabis products. Retail delivery
refers to deliveries from a storefront or other permitted site to customers. The
establishment of delivery-only retail may have fewer potential impacts on
neighborhoods and may be preferred in some, many or all instances.
Manufacturing/Processing- Involves the processing of cannabis or cannabis
products into various marketable forms, including edibles, oils, tinctures, etc. The
County may be well-positioned to attract and retain these types of businesses
because the County has significant industrial land and a strong industrial base.
Distribution Center- A cannabis distribution center refers to a site where cannabis
or cannabis products are warehoused and distributed to licensed cannabis retailers.
The retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products is not permitted from cannabis
distribution centers.
Testing- A “cannabis testing” facility is a facility where cannabis and cannabis
products are tested for potency, quality, and health and safety requirements.
III. Land Use Permitting Process
All applications for commercial cannabis uses are proposed to be subject to the County Land
use Permitting Process (Article 26-2.20 of County Code). Under the land use permitting process,
applications for all commercial cannabis uses would be subject to the following procedures:
Review of application for completeness.
Solicitation of comments from other County, State, and community
agencies/organizations.
Review of project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mailing of public hearing notice to all property owners within 300-feet of property
where use is proposed.
Public hearing before the County Zoning Administrator.
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Discretionary decisions would be made by the County Zoning Administrator who
could approve or deny applications. Zoning Administrator decisions can be appealed
to the County Planning Commission and decisions by the Planning Commission can
be appealed to the County Board of Supervisors.
Each permitted use would be subject to specific conditions intended to protect public health,
safety and welfare (further discussion of key examples of protections is provided below). The
permits would be subject to suspension or termination if performance standards are not met
or public health, safety or welfare was threatened. The regulations could incorporate automatic
expiration of cannabis permits after a set number of years and require re-approval of permits,
including a new application review process. Periodic permit review hearings or review
procedures could also be included.
It is important to note that additional permits from the County (as well as a state license) may
be required. For example, Environmental Health may require additional applications and
permits, consistent with the handling and sales of consumer goods (see Section IX). Building
permits may also be required.
IV. Potential Cap on Number of Permits
In order to help ensure the establishment of safe, orderly and accessible commercial cannabis
businesses, the Board may wish to consider placing a cap on the number of permits to be
issued for some or all of the commercial cannabis uses to be permitted. Establishment of a
“ramp-up” program where the cap on the number of permits is increased on an annual
basis may also be considered by the Board, which would enable enforcement needs and
community effects to be assessed and resource allocation to be adjusted in a deliberative
manner. Considerations on potential caps for each of the use types are as follows:
[[ULTIMATE OR INTERIM LIMIT, IF ANY, FOR EACH COMMERCIAL USE TO
BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD ]]
Commercial Cultivation- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (10?)-(50?)-(100?) (more?)]
permits for the commercial cultivation of cannabis, including indoor, mixed light
and outdoor cultivation.
Retail Sales- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (3?)-(6?)-(9?)-(12?) (more?)] permits for
the retail sale of commercial cannabis and cannabis products. For delivery-only
retail the cap could be increased or eliminated altogether.
Manufacturing- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (5?)-(10?)-(15?)-(20?) (more?)]
permits for manufacturing of cannabis and cannabis products. Given that the
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County could have competitive advantages in the sectors of manufacturing,
distribution and testing, and that community impacts may be well addressed with
proper siting, staff suggests the Board consider a high (or no) ultimate cap on
these sectors (interim caps for a “ramp-up”may have merit).
Distribution Center- [No limit] OR [A maximum of (?)-(?)-(?)] permits for cannabis
and cannabis products distribution center.
Testing Facility- [No limit] OR a maximum of (?)-(?)-(?) permits for cannabis and
cannabis products testing facility.
V. Applicant Selection Process
As described in Section II, In order to ensure the establishment of safe and accessible
commercial cannabis uses, all applications for commercial cannabis uses would be subject to
the County’s land use permitting (LUP) process and any other applicable regulations (e.g.
Environmental Health permits and building permits). existing land use permitting process in
addition to any additional processes that may be required by the future cannabis ordinance.
Applications for a land use permit for commercial cannabis uses would only be accepted on
qualifying properties located within the appropriate zoning district and outside of any
approved buffer area. Only then could an application for a land use permit be submitted.
If the Board establishes ultimate or interim caps on the number of businesses to be permitted
for any use category (see Section IV), the County, we will establishneed to define a selection
process to determine how the ability to apply for available permits will be allocated. If a
selection process is needed, the Board has expressed an interest in utilizing a “request for
proposal” (RFP) processThree options are identified below and scoring systemare evaluated in
the attached Table 1.
Utilizing[[SELECTION PROCESS, IF ANY, WOULD BE DETERMINED BY BOARD]]
(A) First come, first served, through the RFP and scoringotherwise standard land use
permitting process, the County would solicit proposals for establishment of a
commercial cannabis use. The proposals would be scored utilizing a pre-defined and
approved scoring system. The proposals with the highest scores would then be invited
to submit a formal land use permit. Once an application, is deemed complete, the
number of available permits would be reduced by one. The application would be
processed under the County LUP process andlike any other land use permit.
Applications would be subject to denial,approved or conditional approval,denied by the
County Zoning Administrator, County Planning Commission (or Board of Supervisors.
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If a permit was denied, the highest ranked proposal just below the initial cut-off could
be invited to apply until the capother hearing body, if appealed) based on permits is
reached. The screening process could be done in phases. the ability to make the
required land use permit findings and any other specific findings that could be required
by the future cannabis ordinance. Once a sufficient number of applications is deemed
complete, the County would stop accepting applications, unless and until one or more
complete applications was denied.
OR
(A)(B) “Request for Proposal” process where applicants submit a proposal for the
establishment and operation of a specific commercial cannabis use. The proposal would
then be scored utilizing a scoring system established by code. Proposals with the
highest scores would be allowed to submit a land use permit application, and the
applications would then be processed under the current land use permitting process as
well as any additional processes that may be required by the future cannabis ordinance.
The proposal process could be done in phases. For instance, the County could initially
invite submission of concise and simple pre-proposals (shorter and less detailed and
costly to completecomplex than full proposals), review and rankscreen the pre-
proposals, then invite thesome proponents with the highest ranking pre-proposals to
submit full proposals which would be screened again to determine who would be
invited to submit a formal land use permit application may apply (this is similar to some
grant selection processes). If a permit was not issued to a selected proposal, a proposal
just below the initial cut could be invited to apply. Establishing screening process and
criteria and any appeals process could be a significant effort.
Please note, applications for a land use permit for commercial cannabis uses would only be
accepted for qualifying properties located within the appropriate zoning district and outside
of any approved buffer areas (see Sections VI and VII, below).
OR
(C) “Lottery” selection process where complete applications (or proposals) are placed in
a lottery and selected at random. Selected applications would be processed under the
current land use permitting process as well as any additional processes that may be
required by the future cannabis ordinance. If a selected application was ultimately
denied, another application could be drawn from the lottery.
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VI. Eligible Locations
The CountyDepartment of Conservation and Development has prepared a matrix and
Preliminary Cannabis Use Maps [include link to maps here] identifying the zoning districts
where specific commercial cannabis uses could be eligible to apply for a discretionary permit.
The draft matrix and maps are still under review by the Board. The draft matrix is below. The
draft maps are in an attachment.
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own produce
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another
retail
location
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Note: Microbusinesses (operations that grow, process and sell cannabis products to retail
customers at a small-scale site) are also under consideration where cultivation is allowed.
Properties with incompatible zoning could apply to be rezoned, but this is a long and complex
process requiring Board approval. Outside of the Area-Wide P-1 zoning districts that cover the
former Redevelopment Areas (and that may be eligible for cannabis uses per the above matrix),
other lands that are zoned P-1 (Planned Unit Development) could go through a different
process other than rezoning to become eligible for cannabis uses if they have a compatible
General Plan designation. They could apply for a Development Plan modification to include a
cannabis use as an eligible use, which would require separate approval but not necessarily by
the Board.
VII. Buffer Zones
In addition to being located within compatible Sites with eligible zoning districts, commercial
cannabis uses may are proposed to also be subject to specific buffer requirements in order to
protect certain from sensitive uses from potential cannabis influence or to prevent cannabis
businesses from being located to close to each other.
Under current State law a buffer of 600 feet is required between any cannabis business licensed
by the State and any K-12 school, day care center or youth center. A County ordinance may
increase this buffer distance. A County ordinance may also establish buffers between cannabis
businesses and other sensitive uses, land uses such as parks.
For comparison purposes, the County Code currently restricts the establishment of new
tobacco retail establishments within 1,000 feet of any school, playground, park or library and
within 500 feet of any existing tobacco retailer.
Buffers for the County’s cannabisschools, parks, playgrounds, libraries and drug and alcohol
recovery centers. The proposed ordinance could range in distance. The appropriate distance
could be determined based on a variety of factors such as use, location, parcel size and type of
sensitive sites the County chooses to identify. The Preliminary Cannabis Use Maps [also include
link to maps here] show two alternatives, one that includes 500 foot buffers from residential
zoning districts along with 1000 footland uses.
The proposed buffers for commercial cannabis uses are as follows:
1,000 feet from schoolsany sensitive site including school, community
parks/playgrounds, libraries, drug treatment centers, and homeless shelters and one
that includes the 1000-foot.
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For retail storefronts, 500-feet from another retail storefront.
Different buffers are also under consideration, including distances larger and smaller than 1,000
feet as well as buffers but omits the 500-foot buffers to from other features such as residential
zoning districts. Other buffer scenarios are being consideredHowever, 500 foot buffers from
residential zoning districts would significantly reduce the number of eligible sites and such
buffers should be reserved for the uses least compatible with residential (such as volatile
manufacturing processes) unless a policy priority is to maintain significant separation of
commercial cannabis uses and residential areas.
VIII. Security and Nuisance Abatement Requirements
In order to ensure that commercial cannabis uses are operated in a safe and secure manner,
commercial uses are proposed to be subject to substantial security measures to be
incorporated into the regulations. Examples of security measures may include (the below are
examples only—many additional measures could be considered during development of the
detailed regulations):
Require that cannabis establishments be constructed in a manner that minimizes odors
to surrounding uses, and promotes quality design and construction, and consistency
with the surrounding properties.
Require design measures and an enforceable security plan to ensure the applicant will
secure the premises twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Examples of
specific measures include: security cameras; background checks for employees;
establishing limited access areas accessible only to authorized personnel; storing all
finished cannabis products in a secured and locked room; preventing off-site impacts
to adjoining or near properties; and limiting the amount of cash on the premises.
Examples of operational conditions of approval include:
Requiring permitted facilities (other than retail space in storefronts) to be closed to the
general public; prohibiting transporter deliveries and pick-ups between the hours of, for
example, 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Odors shall be contained on the property on which the commercial cannabis activity is
located.
No production, distribution, storage, display or wholesale of cannabis and cannabis-
infused products shall be visible from the exterior of the building where the commercial
cannabis activity is being conducted.
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IX. Public Health Safeguards
Contra Costa Health Services recommends that the Board adopt a local health ordinance that
establishes permitted activity, and the conditions under which consumer products which
contain cannabis can be manufactured and sold to consumers. Adopting a local health
ordinance will also allow county staff to inspect, regulate and enforce appropriate state and
local laws pertaining to the cannabis industry. The primary reasons for crafting a local
regulatory health ordinance are:
Provideing authority for local environmental health staff to inspect and enforce the
numerous state laws pertaining to: i) the manufacturing of food and beverage products
that contain cannabis (termed “edible cannabis products”); and ii) the retail sale and
dispensing of cannabis products including, but not limited to, leaf, bud, edibles,
beverages, tinctures, candies, etc.
Provide local authority to establish, inspect, and enforce additional rules and restrictions
on the manufacturing and sale of consumer products which contain cannabis.
Provide local authority to restrict use of cannabis in public places and smoking of
cannabis in multi-unit housing. Currently, the County has a second hand smoke
ordinance that bans the smoking of cannabis products in the unincorporated area of
the County in all of the same places where tobacco smoking is prohibited. In addition,
the County is poised to consider a revised ordinance that would add multi-unit
residences to the locations where both tobacco and cannabis smoking would be
prohibited. The current and proposed smoking prohibitions are inclusive of the use of
electronic smoking devices (vaping). In addition, the County could consider an outright
ban on the use of cannabis in any form at certain pubic events and venues.
Specific examples of the kinds of safeguards that are being considered for inclusion in new
regulations include the following:
Consider limiting the sale of edible cannabis products to those where dosing is a
maximum of 10mg THC/dose and packaged as a single dose. Consumers would be
allowed to purchase up to the limit allowed in state law.
Prohibit sale of flavored leaf and bud.
Consistent with recent legislation in Colorado, consider prohibiting the sale of edible
products that mimic the shape and appearance of animals, humans, or fruit, including
gummy bears.
Prohibit sale of flavored e-juices.
Prohibit all self-service vending of all cannabis and products which contain cannabis.
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A report from Contra Costa Health Services with detailed recommendations and analysis of
health issues is available here [include link to the report originally provided by HSD to the
Board on October 24, 2017].
X. Cost Recovery
The County may consider establishing Fees on cannabis businesses could be considered to
cover County costs associated with application review and monitoring compliance with
permit conditions.
XI. Taxation
A ballot measure to seek approval for taxes on certain commercial cannabis uses is under
consideration. It is anticipated that no commercial cannabis uses would be authorized until
such time as a cannabis tax ballot measure has been approved by County voters. A County
cannabis tax initiative could be considered by voters at the next General Election in November
2018. The tax measure could provide funding for a variety of public purposes, including but
not limited to enhanced public safety, improved public health, drug treatment and education,
and enhanced code enforcement capability.[Insert more information here as this aspect
progresses]
XII. Personal Cultivation
In addition to providing comprehensive regulations for the establishment of commercial
cannabis uses, the County cannabis ordinance could also address cultivation for personal use.
Under current County cannabis regulations, limited indoor cultivation is permitted. The current
regulations for personal indoor cultivation has been provided below.
Indoor Personal Use Cultivation- Under the County’s current cannabis regulations, six
or fewer cannabis plants may be cultivated indoors at a private residence, or inside a
fully-enclosed and secured accessory structure to a private residence located on the
grounds of the private residence, if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The private residence or accessory structure, and all lighting, plumbing, and
electrical components used for cultivation, must comply with applicable zoning,
building, electrical, and plumbing codes and permitting requirements.
2. All living cannabis plants, and all cannabis in excess of 28.5 grams produced by
those plants, must be kept in a locked room and may not be visible from an
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adjacent property, right-of-way, street, sidewalk, or other place accessible to the
public.
3. The private residence must be lawfully occupied by the person who cultivates the
cannabis plants within the private residence or within the accessory structure. If
the private residence is not owner-occupied, written permission from the owner
of the private residence must be obtained before cannabis plants may be
cultivated.
The final regulations could continue the current restrictions on cultivation for personal use or
they could be expanded to allow for limited outdoor cultivation for personal use and/or allow
for exceptions. Outdoor personal cultivation could raise more odor or security concerns with
neighbors but may be less expensive and use less energy. The County is also keeping an eye
on state regulations in this area as Proposition 64 prevents access to certain grant funds by
those local agencies that ban commercial cultivation, or personal outdoor cultivation, or retail
sales of cannabis, and the standards for enforcing these restrictions have not yet been defined.
variances.
Outdoor Personal Use Cultivation- Examples of restrictions on outdoor cultivation for
personal usecultivation that could be considered in lieu of outright prohibition include:
1. Not more than three marijuana plants are cultivated outdoors at one time.
2. The plants are not visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent parcel.
3. No part of the plants being cultivated are within five feet of any property line.
4. DiscretionaryNo more than three marijuana plants per parcel are allowed to be
cultivated outdoors, regardless of the number of qualified patients residing on
the parcel.
Variance or land use permit process could be consideredapplication to allow for
exceptions to limitations on personal cultivation. The Board could consider whether
the limitations on personal cultivation are hard and fast limits with no exceptions or
whether to allow a discretionary permit process to enable certain specified exceptions.
For instance, outdoor personal cultivation could be permitted or denied through such a
process. Or certain exceedances on the limitations on number of plants could be
considered on a case by case basis in this manner. The process would require
notification to neighbors and a public hearing and decisions would be appealable.
XIII. Enforcement
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In order to ensure the orderly establishment of commercial cannabis uses and to prevent and
discourage the establishment of unregulated cannabis uses, robust enforcement capacity
should be a component of the regulatory program. CountyAdditional work is needed by staff
is working to more fully explore the most effective enforcement mechanisms and, to better
identify enforcement roles and identify resource needs.
XIV. Additional sections?
Additional sections may be added to address other aspects of the potential regulations
deemed important to include in a summary document such as this Framework.
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EXHIBIT C: DRAFT PUBLIC OUTREACH PLAN
FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CANNABIS REGULATIONS
The County will continue to implement public outreach and engagement efforts as work
proceeds to develop regulations related to cannabis. The Preliminary Working Draft
Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated Area of the County (Draft
Framework) will be utilized to summarize the County’s initial ideas and options and to
solicit specific input from the public and agency partners. Below is a list of key outreach
and engagement strategies, which may be revised by the Board in the future if new or
better strategies are identified.
Continue to maintain and update a list of persons and groups interested in the
County’s process for developing cannabis regulations and provide notification to
the people on the list of key events, including Board of Supervisors meetings on
this topic.
Continue to maintain and refine a web page that includes the Draft Framework
and other background information and documents related to the County’s
cannabis regulation process, status updates, County staff contact(s), ability to
submit a request to be added to the contact list and a public comment form, to
allow for easy public access to information and opportunities to comment.
Develop District‐specific presentation materials housed at District offices,
including large format maps.
Provide one or more updates to the Contra Costa Mayors Conference
(Supervisor Andersen provided an update at the November Mayors Conference).
Provide presentations/updates to City Councils and collect any input (upon
request).
Continue to utilize regular meetings with city staff, including the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority Planning Directors meetings, to provide updates to city
staff and receive any feedback.
Provide the Draft Framework to each of the County’s Municipal Advisory
Committees (MACs) and to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board and seek
their input.
Work with each District Office to convene community meetings and/or All‐MAC
meetings to present the Draft Framework and receive input.
Coordinate with the County’s Office of Communications and Media on best
practices for accomplishing the goals of this Outreach Plan.
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EXHIBIT D: TRANSACTION/DISPENSING LIMITS FOR CANNABIS RETAIL SALES (prepared by CCHS)
RECREATIONAL
* In Alaska “A retail marijuana store may not sell in a single transaction . . . marijuana or marijuana
products if the total amount of marijuana, marijuana products, or both marijuana and marijuana
products sold contains more than 5,600 milligrams of THC.”
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/9/pub/MCB/StatutesAndRegulations/MarijuanaRegulations.pdf
** In California:
As of the drafting of this report staff have not been able to affirm if the Bureau of Cannabis Control
will establish lower transaction limits for edibles. The 800 servings is a mathematical equivalent of
8gm of concentrate
CDPH in California is affirming that their recommendation will be a maximum standard for THC
content at 10mg THC per edible/beverage serving with a maximum of 100mgTCH per multi‐serving
package, per Asif Maan Ph.D. Chief, Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch
California Department of Public Health
STATE
Flower/Bud Concentrate Edibles Per
dose/serving
THC limits
Liquid
(Beverage)
Alaska*
AAC 306‐005‐990
1oz = 28 gm 7gm 5mg THC
50 mg per
package or 10
servings
Colorado
(adopted a potency
equivalency
framework in 2016 ::
1 oz. of flower =
8gms of concentric =
800mg of edibles
1oz = 28 gm
8gm 80 servings @
10mg THC each
= 800
milligrams
total
10mg THC 800 milligrams
total, which
generally implies
80 servings.
Washington
WAR 314‐55‐095
1oz = 28gm 7gm 16oz. total
weight
10mg THC
100mg per
package of 10
servings)
72 oz. total
weight
Oregon
OAR 333‐007‐0210
1oz 5gm 16oz total 5mg THC
50 mg per
package of 10
servings
72 oz. total
weight
California**
Prop 64,
1oz. = 28.5gm 8gm 800 servings @
10mg THC per
dose.
10mg THC per
dose/serving
with a max of
100mg per
multi‐serving
package
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Receive the 2016 Annual Report submitted by the Diablo Municipal Advisory Council (DMAC), as recommended
by Supervisor Diane Burgis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On December 16, 2008, the Board of Supervisors adopted policies for Municpal Advisory Councils requiring all
MAC's to submit annual reports.
The reports attached include summaries of action in 2016 and the 2017 objectives.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Alicia Nuchols,
925-252-4500
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 83
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Diablo MAC Annual Report
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ATTACHMENTS
Diablo MAC Annual
Report
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The Diablo Municipal Advisory Council serves as an advisory body to the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and the County Planning Agency.
2016 Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by:
Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis, Alicia Nuchols
Submitted by:
Ray Brant, Chairperson
Activities and Accomplishments
The goal of the Diablo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) in 2016 was to continue
to work effectively and efficiently with the residents of Diablo and with Contra
Costa County.
During the 2016 calendar year, the Diablo MAC activities and efforts included:
Received, reviewed and provided comments on the various land use-
planning applications within the community of Diablo.
Members in 2016
Ray Brant, Chair
Vince Chow
Jeff Mini
Kathy Torru
Don Hoffman
Richard Breitwieser, Secretary and legal counsel
Attendance at Meetings for 2016:
January - All Members present
February – All Members present
March – All Members present
April – All Members present
May – All Members present
June – Meeting cancelled
Diablo
Municipal Advisory Council
Ray Brant, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis
District III
Alicia Nuchols, District Representative
3361 Walnut Blvd., Ste 140
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 252-4500
Alicia.Nuchols@bos.cccounty.us
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2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan
2
July - All Members present
August- Member Chow absent
September – All Members present
October – Members Mini & Chow absent
November – Member Torru absent
December - No Meeting (Combined Nov/Dec meetings)
Work Plan and Objectives for 2017
The Diablo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) priorities for 2017 will be to review
land use planning matters that come before the Diablo community.
Diablo MAC Members will continue to work on:
1.) Land Use Planning matters before the Diablo community
The Diablo MAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. at
Diablo Country Club located at 1700 Club House Road, Diablo.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller, or his designee, to pay $2,445 to Xingbo Sun, M.D., an individual, for
the provision of podiatry services, including, consultation, clinic coverage, training, and medical/surgical procedures
at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers for the period from September 1, 2017
through September 30, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
On October 18, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-561 (as amended by Amendment Agreement
#76-561-1) with Xingbo Sun, M.D., for the provision of podiatry services, including consultation, clinic coverage,
training, and medical/surgical procedures for the period from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
At the time of negotiations, the payment limit was based on target levels of utilization. However, the utilization
during the term of the agreement was higher than originally anticipated.
The provider is entitled to payment for the reasonable value of its services under the equitable relief theory of
quantum meruit. That theory provides that where a contractor has been asked to provide services without a
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Samir Shah, M.D.,
925-370-5525
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: K Cyr, M Wilhelm
C. 84
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Payment for services provided by Xingbo Sun, M.D.
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
valid contract, and the contractor does so to the benefit of the County, the Contractor is entitled to recover the
reasonable value of those services. Xingbo Sun, M.D., provided podiatry services at CCRMC and Health Centers that
exceeded the contract payment limit at the request of the Department. The Department is requesting that the
Contractor be paid the amount owing of $2,445.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this board order is not approved, the contractor will not be paid for podiatry services provided in good faith.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Conflict of Interest Code for the Making Waves Academy ("Charter School").
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Charter School has adopted its first Conflict of Interest Code and submitted the new code, attached as Exhibit A,
to the Board for approval pursuant to Government Code section 87306 and 87306.5.
The adoption of a Conflict of Interest Code for the Charter School satisfies the requirements for such a code under
State law.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Schwerin, 925
335-1800
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Cynthia Schwerin, Deputy County Counsel, David Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Wayne Strumpfer, Attorney for Making Waves Academy
C. 85
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon L. Anderson, County Counsel
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Conflict of Interest Code for the Making Waves Academy
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ATTACHMENTS
Ex. A - Conflict of Interest
Code
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE the 2017 Annual Report submitted by the Finance Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On June 18, 2002, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2002/377, which requires that each regular and ongoing board,
commission, or committee shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance,
required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year.
This report fulfills this requirement for the Finance Committee.
All Finance Committee reports from 2009 onward and attachments can be found on the County website at
http://ca-contracostacounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=2286.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance
Director (925) 335-1023
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Jami Napier, Chief Assistant Clerk of the Board
C. 86
To:Board of Supervisors
From:FINANCE COMMITTEE
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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In 2017, the Finance Committee received reports and/or made recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning issues related to:
Regular Capital Facility Updates and Specific Building Projects;
Funding shortfall in the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks Levee Remediation project in North Richmond;
Issuance of 2017 Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds by the Successor Agency;
Policy for the review of Compensation Agreements submitted to the County, including all entities governed by the Board of
Supervisors, by Successor Agencies to former Redevelopment Agencies throughout the County;
Funding an immigrants rights program in Contra Costa County;
Establishing a Transient Occupancy Tax for short-term rentals such as Airbnb;
Department of Conservation and Development's recommendations regarding additional requests for FY 2017/18 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Infrastructure/Public Facility Projects;
Increasing the basic assessment rate for County Service Area EM-1; and
Single Audit for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016.
At year end, the Finance Committee had pending referrals on:
Continuing to implement and evaluate the Real Estate Asset Management Plan (RAMP), and
Continuing to evaluate and develop additional funding for the County's Emergency Medical Services system of care.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board of Supervisors to submit notice of intent to the Federal Aviation
Administration indicating the County's interest and intent to submit an application to partner with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) to set local rules and regulations for an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Integration Pilot Program, as recommended by Supervisor Diane Burgis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The United Aerial Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program was designed to partner state and local governments
with industry stakeholders and will allow county governments to determine what local rules and regulations will best
cater to their communities while bringing innovative technology within their county lines.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The deadline for submitting the notice of intent is November 28, 2017.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lea Castleberry, (925)
252-4500
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 87
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Federal Aviation Administration
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE County Counsel, or designee to execute on behalf of Contra Costa County and the
County in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency, amendments to
existing agreements for specialized professional legal services with Goldfarb & Lipman to create categories of billing
rates, rather than a billing rate for each individual service provider.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact. The amendment replaces a list that sets forth the names and rates of individual attorneys
and implements billing rates based on the service provider’s billing category.
BACKGROUND:
The contracts being amended are for legal services related to the County’s affordable housing programs. Each
contract includes an exhibit that identifies by name every attorney with Goldfarb & Lipman. Since the contracts were
executed, and subsequently amended, some of the names have changed. Each contract, as amended, will establish
billing rates based on job classifications. The contracts are also being amended to (i) provide for the payment of
reasonable costs and expenses in the same manner that they are paid under other attorney contracts, and (ii) eliminate
references to “org” numbers. The process used by staff to assign legal expenses to a particular source of funds will not
change.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/14/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kate Andrus, Deputy County
Counsel, 335-1824
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: November 14, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Kara Douglas, Assistant Deputy Director, Conservation and Development, Kate Andrus, Deputy County Counsel
C. 88
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon L. Anderson, County Counsel
Date:November 14, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment to Contracts with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Payment for work performed, and expenses incurred, by the firm may be wrongfully delayed for withheld.
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