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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
March 27, 2018
9:30 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to closed session in Room 101.
Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and 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))
Cynthia Slezak v. County of Contra Costa, et al., Contra Costa County Superior Court
Case No. C17-02454
1.
10:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought- “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for
our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their
sakes and for our own.” ~ Cesar Chavez
Present: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor; Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor; Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor;
Present: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor; Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor; Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor;
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Absent: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Staff Present:David Twa, County Administrator
Sharon Anderson, County Counsel
There were no announcements from Closed Session.
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.94 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 recognizing the 2018 Youth Hall of Fame Awards. (Melinda Cervantes, County
Librarian)
PRESENTATION honoring Denice Dennis for her many years of service to Contra Costa County upon
her retirement. (Dan Peddycord, Public Health Director)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
There were no items removed for discussion.
D. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
There were no requests to speak at Public Comment.
D. 3 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
There were no items reported today.
11:00 A.M.
25th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration
D.4 Cesar Chavez Celebration Program
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
ADJOURN
Adjourned today's meeting at 10:30 a.m
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
C. 1 AWARD and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a construction contract
in the amount $4,560,410 with Bridgeway Civil Constructors, Inc. for the Marsh Creek Road Bridge
Replacement Project, Clayton area. (100% Local Road Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 2 APPROVE the Rio Vista Elementary School Pedestrian Connection Project and AUTHORIZE the
Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the Project, Bay Point area. (76% Active Transportation
Program-Safe Routes to School Funds and 24% South Local Road Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Engineering Services
C. 3 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/68 accepting completion of improvements for road acceptance
RA07-01234 for a project developed by Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (100% Developer Fees)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 4 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/100 accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor
subdivision MS16-0004, for a project being developed by Gary K. Spitz and Cherl I Spitz, Trustees, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 5 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/101 approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor
subdivision MS16-0004, for project being developed by Gary and Cherl Spitz, as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Alamo area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/102 accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor
subdivision MS15-0002, for a project being developed by Alamo Glen, LLC, as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Alamo area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/103 approving the Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/103 approving the Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and
Maintenance Agreement for minor subdivision MS15-0002, for a project being developed by Alamo Glen,
LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 8 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/105 approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor
subdivision MS15-0002, for project being developed by Alamo Glen, LLC, as recommended by the Public
Works Director, Alamo area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 9 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/77 of Initiation ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report and
related proceedings for the levy and collection of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 assessments for Countywide
Landscaping District AD 1979-3 (LL-2), as recommended by the Public Works Director. (100%
Countywide Landscaping District AD 1979-3 (LL-2) Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 10 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting
Services Agreement with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$250,000, for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, to provide on-call landscape architecture
services, Countywide. (100% Special Revenue Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 11 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting
Services Agreement with A.S. Dutchover (dba Dutchover & Associates), in an amount not to exceed
$250,000, for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, to provide on-call landscape architecture
services, Countywide. (100% Special Revenue Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 12 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting
Services Agreement with David L. Gates & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the
period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, to provide on-call landscape architecture services,
Countywide. (100% Special Revenue Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 13 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting
Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the
period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, to provide on-call landscape architecture services,
Countywide. (100% Special Revenue Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 14 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer or his designee to execute an agreement with
American Rivers, Inc., for construction of the Three Creeks Restoration Project, a component of the Three
Creeks Parkway Restoration Project; APPROVE the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project and
DIRECT the filing of a Notice of Determination; and related actions under the California Environmental
Quality Act, as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control & Water Conservation District,
Brentwood area. (100% Flood Control Drainage Area 130 Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 15 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports to terminate Tiedown Permit for space H-15
with Walter Lyall and AUTHORIZE County Counsel to pursue legal action (100% Airport Enterprise
Fund).
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 16 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute on behalf of the County, a
Grant Deed conveying County property located at 505 Discovery Bay Boulevard in Discovery Bay,
identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 009-200-013, to Discovery Bay Community Services District, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, Discovery Bay area. (No Fiscal Impact)
CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
on behalf of the County, a Grant Deed conveying County property located at 505 Discovery Bay
Boulevard in Discovery Bay, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 009-200-013, 004-200-013 to
Discovery Bay Community Services District, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Discovery
Bay area. (No Fiscal Impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 17 APPROVE the Buchanan Field Airport East Ramp F Row Hangar Improvement Project and take
related actions under CEQA, as recommended by the Public Works Director (100% Airport Enterprise
Fund)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 18 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlements of LeRhonda Birden vs. Contra Costa County; and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to
exceed $145,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation
Internal Service Fund)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 19 DENY claims filed by HLN, a minor, by and through parent Reed E. Mclnroy.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Honors & Proclamations
C. 20 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/98 recognizing Don Jenkins as the 2018 Lafayette Citizen of the Year,
as recommended Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 21 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/104 recognizing the 2018 Youth Hall of Fame Honorees of the 25th
Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration, as recommended by the Cesar Chavez Committee.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 22 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/111 to SUPPORT Proposition 68: The California Clean Water & Safe
Parks Act, as recommended by Supervisor Burgis.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 23 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/113 honoring Denice Dennis for her many years of service to Contra
Costa County upon her retirement, as recommended by the Health Services Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 24 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/107 recognizing Service of Deputy Chief Derek Krause upon his
C. 24 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/107 recognizing Service of Deputy Chief Derek Krause upon his
retirement from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Appointments & Resignations
C. 25 ACCEPT the resignation of Scott Warfe, DECLARE a vacancy in the Education/Research seat on the
Sustainability Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by
the Conservation and Development Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 26 ACCEPT the resignation of Arthur Walenta, DECLARE a vacancy in the District 1 seat on the
Assessment Appeals Board, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by
Supervisor Gioia.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 27 APPROVE the medical staff appointments and reappointments, additional privileges, advancements,
voluntary resignations and prenatal care privileges as recommend by the Medical Staff Executive
Committee and the Health Services Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 28 REAPPOINT Joseph Motta to the Appointee 3 seat, Steve Nelson to the Appointee 5 seat, Diane
Barley to the Appointee 7 seat and APPOINT Clark Johnson to the Appointee 9 seat on the Alamo Police
Services Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 29 APPOINT Ally Fattore to the 1st Alternate seat on the County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory
Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 30 APPOINT Marjorie Hanson to the Private/Non-Profit Sector 2 seat on the Economic Opportunity
Council, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 31 APPOINT Deborah St. Pierre to the District IV Alternate seat on the County Library Commission as
recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Appropriation Adjustments
C. 32 Emergency Services (0362): APPROVE Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment No. 5059
authorizing new revenue in the amount of $105,000 in the Sheriff's Office - Emergency Services Division
(0362) and app appropriating it for the purchase of cybersecurity hardware and software. (100% State)
(Consider with C.84)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Intergovernmental Relations
C. 33 ADOPT proposed amendments to the adopted 2018 State Legislative Platform to support an increase
to the CalWORKS Maximum Aid Payment (MAP), the annual funding of a CalWORKS cost of living
adjustment (COLA), and a revision of the budgeting methodology for the CalWORKS Single Allocation,
and opposing legislative and budgetary actions that result in reduced level of services to families, children,
vulnerable adults and or that lead to preemption of local control.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Personnel Actions
C. 34 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22189 to add one Account Clerk Supervisor
(represented) position and cancel one Administrative Analyst (represented) position in the Health Services
Department. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 35 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22249 to add one Clerk-Experienced Level
(represented) position and cancel one Intermediate Typist Clerk-Project (represented) position in the
Health Services Department. (Cost savings)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 36 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22255 to add three Public Health Nutritionist positions
C. 36 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22255 to add three Public Health Nutritionist positions
(represented) and cancel three Senior Public Health Nutritionists positions (represented) in the Health
Services Department. (Cost savings)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 37 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/120 to abolish nine (9) positions and activate theTactical Employment
Team Program (TETP) to mitigate the number of employees laid off from the Workforce Development
Board.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for
receipt of fund and/or services:
C. 38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development
to extend the term end date from March 31, 2018 to December 31, 2018 for the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program with no change to the payment limit of $4,315,658. (No fiscal impact.)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply
for and accept funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $85,800 for a supplemental,
one-time grant to provide quality enhancement improvements at Head Start program centers. (80%
Federal, 20% In-kind County match, budgeted)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development
to increase the payment limit by $1,401,999 to a new payment limit of $3,321,891 for Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Programs with no change to the term of October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.
(No County match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply
C. 41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply
for and accept grant funding in an amount not to exceed $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Violence Against Women's Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant to work collaboratively with the community to identify
problems and share ideas that will result in effective responses that ensure victim safety and offender
accountability for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. (No County match.)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the State
of California, 23rd District Agricultural Association, including full indemnification of the State of
California, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $35,000 to provide law enforcement services at the
Contra Costa County Fair for the period of May 16, 2017 through May 20, 2017. (100% State)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with the California Department of Public Health Office of
AIDS, to pay the County in an amount not to exceed $25,727 per client per calendar year, to provide the
AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. (No County
match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept
funding in an amount not to exceed $17,978 from the City of Richmond, Richmond Police Department, for
the provision of a trained forensic interviewer at the Children's Interview Center for the period July 1,
2018 through June 30, 2019. (No County match.)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf
of the Workforce Development Board, to apply for and accept Title V Vocational Rehabilitation grant
funding in an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the California Department of Rehabilitation,
Employment Training Panel to design, develop, and implement work experience and job preparation
training for students with disabilities, ages 16-21 years, for the period April 1, 2018 through March 30,
2019. (No County match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
C. 46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with the California Department of Health Care Services, to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $50,000 to develop policies and procedures for palliative care
services for Contra Costa Health Plan’s Medi-Cal beneficiaries for the period February 1, 2018 through
June 30, 2018. (No County match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with the California Department of Public Health, to pay the
County an amount not to exceed $1,609,085 to provide oral health services for the County's low-income
population for the period January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022. (No County match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with the California Department of Public Health,
Immunization Program, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $1,593,320 to provide services to
prevent and control vaccine-preventable diseases in Contra Costa County for the period July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2022. (No County match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with the California Department of Health Care Services, to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $21,000,000 to improve availability and accessibility of Medi-Cal
services to eligible and potentially eligible individuals and their families for the period July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2021. (No County match)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (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. 50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
LSA Associates, Inc., effective March 27, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $183,335, for the period
March 27, 2018 through March 27, 2021, for the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement over Walnut Creek
Channel-Environmental Technical Studies Project, Concord area. (89% Federal Highway Bridge
Replacement Funds and 11% Local Road and Transportation Funds)
RELISTED to a future date uncertain.
C. 51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
C. 51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Agurto Corporation (dba Pestec Exterminator Co.), in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000 for the period
April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, for structural integrated pest management services, Countywide.
(100% General Fund)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Public
Works Director, a purchase order amendment with Royal Wholesale Electric Co., to increase the payment
limit by $200,000 to a new payment limit of $390,000 for the period of May 1, 2016 through April 30,
2020, for will call electrical parts and supplies, Countywide. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to continue a Software License
Maintenance Agreement with Teleosoft, Inc., increasing the payment limit by $215,000 from $177,140 to
a new amount of $392,140 to provide civil case processing software for the Sheriff's Office - Civil Unit.
(100% General Fund)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment effective January 31, 2018 with Acusis, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $29,273 to a
new payment limit of $329,273 with no change to the term of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018,
for additional medical and dictation transcription services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and
Health Centers. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Behavioral Health Works, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to provide applied behavioral
analysis services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period March 1, 2018 through February 29,
2020. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Mauricio Kuri, M.D., P.C. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide plastic and reconstructive
surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31,
2020. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Friendly Cab Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $125,000 to provide non-medical transportation
services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020.
(100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to provide
ambulatory surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period March 1, 2018 through
February 29, 2020. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
VVS Primary Care Medical Group, Inc. (dba Piedmont Primary Care), in an amount not to exceed
$400,000 to provide primary care services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period May 1,
2018 through April 30, 2020. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund III)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Viet H. Ho, M.D., A Professional Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide
ophthalmology services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period May 1, 2018 through April
30, 2020. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund III)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with West Advanced Technologies, Inc., to extend the term of the contract by one-year, from June 30,
2018 to a new term of June 30, 2019 for specialized design development, programming, and maintenance
and support for the Automated Regional Information Exchange System. (80% Federal, 20% Agency User
fees)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 62 ALLOCATE $85,000 from the Livable Communities Trust (District II portion), including $75,000 to
the Public Works Department for the Newell Avenue Pathway project and $10,000 to the Innovation
Tri-Valley Leadership Group for the Tri-Valley Rising Report and take related actions under the
California Environmental Quality Act, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. (100% Livable
Communities Trust Fund, District II portion)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with DKS Associates, effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a
new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, to provide
on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Local Road and Transportation Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Fehr & Peers, effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new
payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, to provide
on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Local Road and Transportation Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit
by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1,
2019, to provide on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Local Road and
Transportation Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit
by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1,
2019, to provide on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Local Road and
Transportation Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the
payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018
through April 1, 2019, to provide on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Local
Road and Transportation Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
C. 68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment effective January 1, 2018 with Diablo Valley Oncology & Hematology Medical Group, Inc.
(dba West Coast Medical Surgical Associates Medical Group), to add clinical support services and correct
the rate for surgical assists at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, with no change
in the payment limit of $421,000 nor the term of January 1 through December 31, 2018. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services
Director, a purchase order amendment with Integrated Commercialization Solutions, LLC, to increase the
payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $199,000 with no change to the term of December
1, 2016 through November 30, 2018, for clinical medical supplies including intrauterine contraceptive
devices for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers. (100% Hospital Enterprise
Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute the second of
two possible one-year extensions to the Administrative Services Agreement with the Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), effective April 1, 2018, to extend the term from April 1,
2018 to March 31, 2019 to continue to provide plan administration for the 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan. (100% Plan Participant Fees)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Lisa Wang, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $174,720 to provide outpatient psychiatric services for adult
patients in West County for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (100% Mental Health
Realignment)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Discharge Resource Group in an amount not to exceed $420,000 to provide temporary medical social
workers at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period March 1, 2018
through February 28, 2019. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with Vibra Hospital of Sacramento, LLC, in an amount not
to exceed $95,000 to provide long-term care hospital services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the
period February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
containing modified indemnification language with The Regents of the University of California, San
Francisco in an amount not to exceed $5,850 to provide specialized training for the County’s Behavioral
Health Services Division's Mental Health Staff for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (100%
Mental Health Services Act)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System in an amount
not to exceed $474,000 to provide nuclear medicine services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and
Health Centers for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 76 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Robert Stuart Streett, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $174,720 to provide outpatient psychiatric services
to adults in Central County for the period June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. (100% Mental Health
Realignment)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Applied Remedial Services, Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by
$40,000 to a new payment limit of $490,000, to provide additional hazardous waste and chemical removal
services from Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period January 1 through
December 31, 2018. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Daniel May, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $232,960 to provide outpatient psychiatric services for
adult patients in West County for the period May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. (100% Mental Health
Realignment)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a three-year
C. 79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a three-year
contract, including modified indemnification language, not to exceed $150,000 with Segal Marco Advisors
to provide fiduciary consulting services for the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan effective April
1, 2018, to March 31, 2021, with the option of two (2) one-year renewal periods. (100% Plan Participant
Fees)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
Other Actions
C. 80 ACCEPT the February 2018 update of the operations of the Employment and Human Services
Department, Community Services Bureau, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services
Department Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 81 ACCEPT the Contra Costa County 2017 General Plan Annual Progress Report and DIRECT staff to
forward the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of
Housing and Community Development, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to seek
reimbursement from the California Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $2,096, to
maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at partner site, We Care Services for
Children, during FY 2017-18. (No County match.)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 83 ACCEPT the 2017 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, as recommended by the Conservation
and Development Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a purchase order on
behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner with Optiv Security, Inc. in the amount of $135,000 for the purchase of Palo
Alto Networks Firewall for the Office of the Sheriff. (78% State, 22% General Fund) (Consider with C.32)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 85 AUTHORIZE Contra Costa County's participation as a member of the Bay Area Urban
C. 85 AUTHORIZE Contra Costa County's participation as a member of the Bay Area Urban
Manufacturing Initiative, a regional public-private partnership that supports manufacturing as an
opportunity to retain and increase the supply of middle-class jobs in the Bay Area, as recommended by the
Conservation and Development Director. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 86 APPROVE the list of providers recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan's Medical Director
and by the Health Services Director, as required by the State Departments of Health Care Services and
Managed Health Care, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 87 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Maintenance of
Effort Certification Form for Fiscal Year 2017/18 as required by Chapter 886, Statutes of 1994 to receive
Proposition 172 (public safety sales tax increment) funds, and to submit the Certificate to the County
Auditor-Controller, as recommended by the County Administrator. (100% State Proposition 172 Funds)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 88 ACCEPT the 2017 annual report from the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee, as
recommended by the Committee.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 89 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment effective March 20, 2018 with American Red Cross, to provide specialized blood products at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, with no change in the payment limit of $1,500,000 nor in the term
through March 31, 2020. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 90 ACCEPT and DECLARE the results of the Special Mail Election conducted on March 6, 2018 on file
in the Contra Costa Elections Division for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Measure A and
Diablo Community Services District Measure B, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder. (No fiscal
impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 91 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/112 recognizing Janissa Rowley for 38 years of service to Contra
Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department Director.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 92 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16,
1999, and most recently approved by the Board on March 13, 2018, regarding the issue of homelessness
in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 93 APPROVE the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority,
including the list of designated positions. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (ABSENT)
C. 94 ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/122 approving the Side Letter between Contra Costa County and the
California Nurses Association modifying the Preamble and Section 64 Duration of Agreement of the
Memorandum of Understanding to extend the contract from March 31, 2018 through May 31, 2018, as
recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other: District I Supervisor John Gioia (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
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Diane Burgis and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the second Wednesday of the
month at 11:00 a.m. at Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and John Gioia) meets on the fourth
Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
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 Candace Andersen and Federal D. Glover) 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 Diane Burgis and Candace Andersen) 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 Karen Mitchoff and Diane Burgis) 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 John Gioia and Federal D. Glover) 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 Karen Mitchoff and Candace Andersen)
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 June 13, 2018 11:00 a.m.See above
Family & Human Services Committee April 23, 2018 10:30 a.m.See above
Finance Committee April 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. See above
Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee April 2, 2018 1:00 p.m.See above
Internal Operations Committee April 9, 2018 1:00 p.m.See above
Legislation Committee April 9, 2018 10:30 a.m.See above
Public Protection Committee April 2, 2018 Canceled
April 12, 2018 Special Meeting
10:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee April 9, 2018 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
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
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)
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TRE or TTE Trustee
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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
RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONDUCT the 25th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
See attached program for more information.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Barb Riveira
925.335.1018
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.4
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:25th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration
ATTACHMENTS
Cesar Chavez 2018
Program
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Contra Costa County Board of supervisors
Announces the 25th Annual
Strengthening andnouriShing the Community
COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION
Cesar e. Chavez
Chavez’s Life...
1927: Cesar Estrada Chavez is born on
March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona.
1938: The Chavez family loses its farm
during the Great Depression and begins
following crops as migrant farm workers
in Arizona and California.
1944-45: Cesar Chavez serves in the Navy
in the Pacific during World War II.
1947: Influenced by his father’s
involvement in labor issues, Cesar joins
his first union, the National Agricultural
Workers Union.
1952: Cesar is recruited to work with Saul
Alinsky’s Community Service Organization
(CSO), designed to help Latinos who have
problems with immigration and police.
1958: Cesar is named General Director
of CSO.
1962: Cesar leaves CSO after it refuses
to form a farm-workers union and, in
Delano, starts the National Farm Workers
Association, the precursor to the United
Farm Workers Union (UFW).
1965, Sept. 8: Filipino grape pickers in
Delano go on strike for higher wages.
1965, Sept. 16: Cesar’s union joins the
strike against grape growers.
1966, March 17: Cesar and 70 strikers
begin a march on Sacramento to drum up
support for the union effort.
1966, April 11: The Chavez-led group
marches to the State Capitol swelled to as
many as 10,000 supporters from around
the nation.
1968, Feb. 14: Cesar begins 25-day fast to
garner support for non-violence in union-
organizing efforts.
1968, March 10: Cesar breaks fast in
Delano with supporters, including Senator
Robert F. Kennedy. 1968, March 24: Cesar announces in Los Angeles plans for a “worldwide boycott” of California grapes.
1968, July: More than 100 grape growers
and shippers sue Chavez and the UFW,
claiming $25 million in losses because of
the boycott.
1970: Contract agreements between UFW and most major grape growers is reached. Lettuce boycott begins.
1972: Cesar conducts a 24-day fast to protest right-to-work law.
1973: Cesar organizes the United Farm Workers of Americas Union, and a newround of boycotts begins when grape growers fail to renew contracts.
1988, August 21: Cesar ends a 36-day
fast to protest pesticide use. The fast is
the longest for the labor leader and leaves
him severely weakened.
1993, April 23: Cesar Estrada Chavez dies
in San Luis, Arizona, near where he was
born 66 years ago.
2000, August: The State of California
officially establishes the Cesar E. Chavez
holiday.
2003: The U.S. Postal Service unveils a Cesar E. Chavez postage stamp.
2012: The US Navy Military Sealift
Command christens the USNS Cesar
Chavez (T-AKE-14) and activates and
dedicates the ship in honor of Cesar
Chavez.
Refreshments immediately following ceremony in foyer
Cesar E. Chavez
Mistress of Ceremonies
Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Welcome
Karen Mitchoff, Chair, Board of Supervisors
Musical Performance
Mariachi Monumental
Keynote Speaker
Larry Sly
Entertainment
Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl
Introduction and Presentation of
2018 Youth Hall of Fame Honorees
Acknowledgement & Adjournment
Annual Commemorative Celebration
& Youth Hall of Fame Awards
March 27, 2018
25th
Larry Sly
After graduating from UC
Berkeley, Larry joined the
Food Bank of Contra Costa
and Solano and soon became
the organization’s Executive
Director. He has guided the
Food Bank’s development from
an organization that distributed
36,000 pounds of food in its
first year to one that distributed
over 20 million pounds of food
last year.
Larry has served as vice chair of
the board of directors of Feeding
America, the national food bank
network, and on the National
Council, an elected group of
food bank leaders who serve
as the voice of the network for
Feeding America. He also serves
on the board of directors of the
California Association of Food
Banks and chairs the Emergency
Food and Shelter board that
allocates Federal funds to hunger
and shelter agencies in Contra
Costa County. Larry has served
on State advisory committees on
hunger and has served on task
forces for Feeding America. He
is also a member of the Rotary
Club of Concord.
Keynote Speaker
Past Speakers & Presentations
YEAR SPEAKER / PLAY
2017 Dr. Cesar A. Cruz, Ed.D., educator and
Dr. G. Reyes, Ph.D., scholar and activist
2016 Blanca Hernandez, Immigrants’ rights activist
2015 Frances Montalvo Palacios, president of Palacios Productions
and founder of atruelatina.com
2014 Alvaro Ramirez, Ph. D., Professor, Department of Modern Languages
St. Mary’s College
2013 Juan Coria, Deputy Regional Administrator,
U.S. Department of Labor
2012 María Leticia Gómez, Journalist
2011 Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D., Dean of Student Development,
Los Medanos College
2010 Jane C. Garcia, CEO of La Clínica De La Raza
2009 Gonzalo Rucobo, Bay Area Peacekeepers
2008 Jim Hernandez, Youth Violence Prevention Specialist
Johnny Rodriguez, One Day at a Time, Founder
2007 State Senator, Liz Figueroa (D-Fremont)
2006 Honorable Judge Maria Rivera
2005 Nicolas Vaca, PhD., Attorney-at-Law
2004 Ruben Rosalez, Assistant District Director,
U.S. Department of Labor
2003 Peter Garcia, President, Los Medanos College
2002 Dolores Huerta, VFW Co-founder with Cesar Chavez
2001 Paul R. Chavez, Grandson of Cesar Chavez
2000 Paul Ramirez, Federal Investigator, Department of Labor
1999 Teresa Delgado, 1st Granddaughter of Cesar Chavez
1998 Play, “Maria,” written by Richard Martinez,
Director of Contra Costa County Housing Authority
1997 Play, “Los Regalos,” (The Gifts), written by Richard Martinez
1996 Play, “The Warriors,” written by Richard Martinez,
Entertainment
Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl
Founded in 1996 by Director Netzahualcoyotl Vidal, Ballet Folklorico
Netzahualcoyotl is composed of thirty students of all ages. Their goals
include researching folklore and sharing with the world some of Mexico’s
most prized gifts: its dances, customs and traditions.
Mariachi Monumental
Founded in 2005 under the leadership of Victorio Fregoso, Mariachi
Monumental is a group of eight musicians originally from the state of Jalisco,
Mexico. They are residents of Oakley, Brentwood, Bay Point and Antioch.
This group brings the culture and sound of their Mexican roots by performing
traditional mariachi music at private and public venues.
Contra County County Youth Hall of Fame
2018 Honorees
Good Samaritan: Mackinsey (Kinsey) Mascali – 12th grade,
San Ramon Valley High School, San Ramon
Kinsey’s desire to care for others started at seven years old when she and her
sister started Packs with Love, a program to help students in the West County
School District that can’t afford backpacks or school supplies. They started with
50 backpacks and now give out more than 800 backpacks to those in need. She
also hosts Halloween and Easter parties for kids at a local homeless shelter. In her
sophomore year, Kinsey started working as a teacher’s aide helping students with
special needs. Wanting to make more of an impact, she taught herself Braille and
took a class in sign language to better communicate with low spectrum students.
Kinsey has not been without struggles of her own. When she transferred to San
Ramon Valley High School, she had undiagnosed dyslexia and struggled in her
studies. Once assessed, she learned strategies that have helped her to succeed.
Volunteerism: Ryan Saechao – 10th grade, Richmond High School, Richmond
Ryan Saechao spends many hours volunteering in his community. As the vice
president of the Kiwins Club at his school, a student-led club dedicated to service
and volunteerism, he has organized and participated in events including, feeding
the homeless at a local shelter, building bikes for underprivileged kids, fundraising
for medical bills for babies in intensive care, cheering on racers in breast cancer
runs and facilitating free pictures with Santa Claus at the mall. He still finds time to
serve as the manager of the girls’ basketball team, as well as a school board student
panelist, advocating for better salaries and housing for teachers. He is a sharp
math student and is frequently observed assisting his classmates and explaining
complex concepts. Ryan is also a talented illustrator and performer. He can dance,
sing and act and is clearly more than a just a triple threat.
Teamwork: Cei-Lai Fong – 12th grade, San Ramon Valley High, San Ramon
Cei-Lai Fong has used her self-awareness and compassion to expand consciousness
about the LGBTQ community at her high school. She is an active member of the
District Equality Committee and a Fair Act Consultant. She has helped to expand
the Gay Straight Alliance into the Gender Sexuality Alliance which now includes
more than 100 students. Having experienced bullying when she was 11, she is using
her platforms to advocate for the installation of gender neutral bathrooms as part of
a campus remodel. In a courageous TEDx talk describing her experiences, Cei-Lai
says, “I am unafraid to express myself and to use my own comfort in my identity to
help others.” She plans to continue her role of inspiring and championing others by
studying political science or pre-law in college. She has a rigorous academic load,
is involved in 4-H, water sports, and the jazz ensemble and as a highly respected
member of the school community was crowned Homecoming Queen, helping to
change the conversation about beauty and popularity.
Honorees continued on next page...
Youth Hall of Fame, 2018 Honorees
Creativity: Evan Chen – 11th grade, Campolindo High School, Moraga
In 2016, Evan Chen approached staff at the Lafayette Library hoping to teach
classes about computer programming. Though he was only a freshman, they were
impressed with his professional proposal and his first class in SCRATCH computer
language programming was launched soon after. Evan quickly expanded the subject
matter and difficulty of his classes which drew participation from all over the East
Bay. He also expanded geographically, offering his classes at the San Pablo Library,
lending his time, passion and experience to teaching underrepresented students.
By imparting his knowledge and dedication for programming and technology to
communities, Evan has given his peers the tools to expand their skills and think
independently and creatively.
Perseverance: Ashley Koehler – 7th grade, Antioch Middle School, Antioch
When Ashley started at her middle school, as a seventh grader, she had recently
been placed into foster care. Despite a rough start, her resilience paid off and she
developed a solid group of friends and became an honor roll student. Ashley has
become a leader in her counseling group, touching base with new foster students
as they arrive at school and inviting them to join the group. She actively helps
her counselor come up with activities for the group that deal with expressing
anger, anxiety, building trust, and college and career readiness. Having endured
difficult circumstances with such maturity and strength, Ashley clearly has the
wherewithal to achieve her dream of becoming a child psychologist and helping
children survive similar experiences.
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa Health Services Department
Contra Costa Employment & Human Services Department
Contra Costa Public Works Department
IBEW Local Union 302
Local 152 Carpenters
Laborers International Union Local 324
Acknowledgements
Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County
Catering: Los Panchos Restaurant
Display: Raymond Martinez
Flowers: Gracie Lerma, Public Defender’s Office
Poster Design / Flyer / Program Design: Vien Tran
Public Works: Print & Mail
Visual Support services: CCTV
Set-up: Rey Torralba, Clerk-Recorder-Elections
Sponsors
2017 Cesar E. Chavez Committee
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Health Services
Bryan Thomas
Lorena Barajas
Monica Gutierrez
Office of the Sheriff
Lieutenant Ben Alldritt
Board of Supervisors
Sonia Bustamante
Lia Bristol
Employment and Human
Services Department
Amrita Kaur
Teresa Gonzalez
Contra Costa County
Library
Melinda Cervantes
Amy Mockoski
Sarah Spindle
Walter Beveridge
Brooke Converse
Public Defender’s Office
Gracie Lerma
Clerk-Recorder-Elections
Eren Mendez
County Administrator’s Office
Nancy Yee
Conservation & Development
Trish Dominguez
Diane Burgis
Supervisor District III
Karen Mitchoff
Supervisor District IV
Federal D. Glover
Supervisor District V
John Gioia
Supervisor District I
Candace Andersen
Supervisor District II
Thank
you
for
Attending
“We need to help students and
parents cherish and preserve the
ethnic and cultural diversity that
nourished and strengthens this
community – and this nation.”
Cesar Chavez
RECOMMENDATION(S):
(1) APPROVE plans, specifications, and design for the Marsh Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project,
Clayton area. County Project No. 0662-6R4079, Federal Project No. BRLS 5928 (107), (District III)
(2) DETERMINE that the bid submitted by Bridgeway Civil Constructors, Inc. (Bridgeway), exceeded the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for this project and that Bridgeway has submitted the
lowest responsive and responsible bid for this project
(3) AWARD the construction contract for the above project to Bridgeway in the listed amount
($4,560,410.00) and the unit prices submitted in the bid, and DIRECT that Bridgeway shall present two
good and sufficient surety bonds, as indicated below, and that the Public Works Director, or designee, shall
prepare the contract.
(4) ORDER that, after the contractor has signed the contract and returned it, together with the bonds as
noted below and any required certificates of insurance or other required documents, and the Public Works
Director has reviewed and found them to be sufficient, the Public Works Director, or designee, is
authorized to sign the contract for this Board.
(5) ORDER that, in accordance with the project specifications and/or
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
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, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Marsh Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project, Clayton area.
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
upon signature of the contract by the Public Works Director, or designee, and bid bonds posted by the
bidders are to be exonerated and any checks or cash submitted for security shall be returned.
(6) ORDER that, the Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized to sign any escrow agreements
prepared for this project to permit the direct payment of retentions into escrow or the substitution of
securities for moneys withheld by the County to ensure performance under the contract, pursuant to Public
Contract Code Section 22300.
(7) DELEGATE, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4114, to the Public Works Director, or
designee, the Board’s functions under Public Contract Code Sections 4107 and 4110.
(8) DELEGATE, pursuant to Labor Code Section 6705, to the Public Works Director or to any registered
civil or structural engineer employed by the County the authority to accept detailed plans showing the
design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection during trench
excavation covered by that section.
(9) DECLARE that, should the award of the contract to Bridgeway be invalidated for any reason, the Board
would not in any event have awarded the contract to any other bidder, but instead would have exercised its
discretion to reject all of the bids received. Nothing in this Board Order shall prevent the Board from
re-awarding the contract to another bidder in cases where the successful bidder establishes a mistake,
refuses to sign the contract, or fails to furnish required bonds or insurance (see Public Contract Code
Sections 5100-5107).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The construction contract and associated fees of this project will be funded by Local Road Funds (100%).
Federal Highway Bridge Program Funds may later become available to reimburse the Road Funds up to
88.53% of participating costs.
BACKGROUND:
The above project was previously approved by the Board of Supervisors, plans and specifications were
filed with the Board, and bids were invited by the Public Works Director. On March 13, 2018, the Public
Works Department received bids from the following contractors:
BIDDER, TOTAL AMOUNT, BOND AMOUNTS
Bridgeway Civil Constructors, Inc., $4,560,410.00; Payment: $4,560,410.00; Performance: $4,560,410.00
Gordon N. Ball, Inc., $4,892,272.65
Disney Construction, Inc., $4,938,374.50
Golden State Bridge, Inc., $5,243,079.59
DMZ Builders, $5,495,800.05
MCM Construction, Inc., $5,662,856.30
Viking Construction Company, Inc., $5,911,967.40
Myers & Sons Construction, LP, $5,926,506.90
Granite Rock Company, $5,999,991.60
Proven Management, Inc., $6,433,333.00
The bidder listed first above, Bridgeway, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, which is
$331,862.65 less than the next lowest bid.
This is a federally funded project subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal and
requirements. The Public Works Director reports that the lowest monetary bidder, Bridgeway, attained
DBE participation of 13.73% to meet the DBE goal (12.00%) and requirements for this project. The Public
Works Director recommends that the Board determine that Bridgeway has complied with the DBE
requirements for this project and recommends that the construction contract be awarded to Bridgeway.
The Public Works Director recommends that the bid submitted by Bridgeway is the lowest responsive and
responsible bid, and this Board concurs and so finds.
The Board of Supervisors previously adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and
Monitoring Reporting Program on May 24, 2016 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and a Notice of Determination was filed with the County Clerk on May 24, 2016.
The general prevailing rates of wages, which shall be the minimum rates paid on this project, have been
filed with the Clerk of the Board, and copies will be made available to any party upon request.
The Marsh Creek Road Bridge is located on Marsh Creek Road between Clayton and Brentwood,
connecting east Contra Costa County and Central Contra Costa County. The road is a public road
and experiences approximately 6,000 vehicle trips per day. The road is part of the County’s
unincorporated road network that the County is responsible for maintaining and receives gas tax
funding to do so.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Construction of this project would be delayed, and the project might not be built.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the Rio Vista Elementary School Pedestrian Connection Project and AUTHORIZE the Public
Works Director, or designee, to advertise the Project, Bay Point area.
(Project No. 0662-6R4141) (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Project will be funded by 76% Active Transportation Program-Safe Routes to School Funds and 24%
Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Project is to provide pedestrian facilities along a segment of Pacifica Avenue, which
students at Rio Vista Elementary School, Shore Acres Elementary School and Riverview Middle School use
to walk to and from the school sites. The project will extend the distance of sidewalk along Pacifica
Avenue, provide improved access for the mobility impaired and provide paved area for bicyclists. Overall,
the project will improve the surrounding neighborhood.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Kevin Emigh, Public Works
C. 2
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Advertise Rio Vista Elementary School Pedestrian Connection Project, Bay Point area.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The project will provide 525 linear feet of 5-foot-wide sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveways, driveway
conforms, storm drain improvements and a 5-foot-wide bike lane on the north side of Pacifica Avenue,
from Mariners Cove Drive to 525 feet west.
On October 6, 2015, the Board approved the Project as a Categorical Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the Project will result in a delay of construction and will jeopardize the funding.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/68 accepting completion of improvements for road acceptance RA07-01234
(cross-reference subdivision SD13-09247) for a project developed by Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District
II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The developer has completed the improvements per the Road Improvement Agreement, and in accordance
with the Title 9 of the County Ordinance Code.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The completion of improvements will not be accepted.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Lori Leontini
(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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: J. LaRocque, Chris Hallford, Mapping, Sherri Reed, Lori Leontini, Michael Mann, Finance, Tickler File-June 13, 2019, Shapell Industries, Inc. , North American
Specialty Insurance Company
C. 3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accepting completion of public improvements for road acceptance RA07-01234, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/68
Bond Rider
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No.
2018/68
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:4
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:1 John Gioia
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/68
IN THE MATTER OF: Accepting completion of improvements for road acceptance RA07-01234 (cross-reference subdivision
SD13-09247) for a project developed by Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as recommended by the Public Works
Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District II)
The Public Works Director has notified this Board that the improvements in road acceptance RA07-01234 (cross-reference
subdivision SD13-09247) have been completed as provided in the Road Improvement Agreement with Shapell Industries, Inc., a
Delaware Corporation, heretofore approved by this Board.
WHEREAS, these improvements are approximately located near Alpine Blue Drive and Poinsettia Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the improvements have been COMPLETED as of March 13, 2018, thereby
establishing the six-month terminal period for the filing of liens in case of action under said Road Improvement Agreement:
DATE OF AGREEMENT: October 17, 2017
NAME OF SURETY: North American Specialty Insurance Company
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment (labor and materials) surety for $745,650.00, Bond No. 2202339 issued by the
above surety be RETAINED for the six-month lien guarantee period until September 13, 2018, at which time the Board
AUTHORIZES the release of said surety less the amount of any claims on file.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that public trail improvements and pedestrian bridges, dedicated for public use and conveyed by
separate instrument, recorded on September 7, 2017, recording series number DOC-2017-0163144, Official Records of Contra
Costa County, State of California, are ACCEPTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon acceptance by the Board of Supervisors, the San Ramon City Council shall accept the
improvements for maintenance and ownership in accordance with the Dougherty Valley Memorandum of Understanding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the beginning of the warranty period is hereby established, and the $1,507,300.00 cash
deposit (Auditor's Deposit Permit No. 720350, dated September 22, 2016) made by Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, and the performance/maintenance surety bond rider for $223,695 Bond No. 2202339 issued by North American
Specialty Insurance Company be RETAINED pursuant to the requirements of Section 94-4.406 of the Ordinance Code until
release by this Board.
Contact: Lori Leontini (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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: J. LaRocque, Chris Hallford, Mapping, Sherri Reed, Lori Leontini, Michael Mann, Finance, Tickler File-June 13, 2019, Shapell Industries, Inc. ,
North American Specialty Insurance Company
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/100 accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor
subdivision MS16-0004, for a project being developed by Gary K. Spitz and Cherl I. Spitz, Trustees, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
The Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes is required per Condition of Approval No. #49.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes will not be recorded.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Craig Standafer
(925)313-2018
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Sean Tully- DCD, Dante Morabe, Design/Construction, Craig Standafer, Engineering Services, Lori Leontini, Engineering Services, Renee Hutchins,
Records, Michael Mann, Finance, Gary and Cheryl Spitz, Developers Surety and Indemnity Company
C. 4
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accept an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor subdivision MS16-0004, Alamo area.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/100
Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2018/100
Recorded at the request of:Craig Standafer (925)313-2018
Return To:Simone Saleh
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II SupervisorDiane Burgis, District III SupervisorKaren Mitchoff, District IV SupervisorFederal D. Glover,
District V Supervisor
NO:
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/100
IN THE MATTER OF accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor subdivision MS16-0004, for a project
being developed by Gary K. Spitz and Cherl I. Spitz, Trustees, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area.
(District II)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following instrument is hereby ACCEPTED FOR RECORDING ONLY:
INSTRUMENT: Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes
REFERENCE: APN 187-232-029
GRANTOR: Gary K. Spitz and Cherl I. Spitz, Trustees
AREA: Alamo
DISTRICT: II
Contact: Craig Standafer (925)313-2018
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Sean Tully- DCD, Dante Morabe, Design/Construction, Craig Standafer, Engineering Services, Lori Leontini, Engineering Services,
Renee Hutchins, Records, Michael Mann, Finance, Gary and Cheryl Spitz, Developers Surety and Indemnity Company
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/101 approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor
subdivision MS16-0004, for project being developed by Gary and Cherl Spitz, as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department has reviewed the conditions of approval for minor subdivision MS16-0004
and has determined that all conditions of approval for Parcel Map approval have been satisfied.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Parcel Map and the Subdivision Agreement will not be approved and recorded.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Craig Standafer
(925)313-2018
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Dante Morabe, Design/Construction, Craig Standafer, Engineering Services, Lori Leontini, Renee Hutchins, Records, Chris Hallford, Mapping, Michael
Mann, Finance, Sean Tully- DCD, Gary and Cheryl Spitz, Developers Surety and Indemnity Company, T-01/27/2019
C. 5
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision MS16-0004, Alamo area.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/101
Parcel Map
Subdivision Agreement & Bond Agreement
Tax Letter & Bond
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2018/101
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:4
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:1 John Gioia
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/101
IN THE MATTER OF approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision MS16-0004, for project
being developed by Gary and Cherl Spitz, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
WHERE AS, the following documents were presented for board approval this date:
I. Map
The Parcel Map of minor subdivision MS16-0004, property located in the Alamo area, Supervisorial District II, said map having
been certified by the proper officials.
II. Subdivision Agreement
A subdivision agreement with Gary and Cherl Spitz, principal, whereby said principal agrees to complete all improvements as
required in said subdivision agreement within 2 years from the date of said agreement. Accompanying said subdivision
agreement is security guaranteeing completion of said improvements as follows:
A. Cash Bond
Performance amount: $1,000
Auditor’s Deposit Permit No. DP755290 Date: February 7, 2018
Submitted by: Gary and Cherl Spitz
B. Surety Bond
Bond Company: Developer's Surety and Indemnity Company
Bond Number: 651463P Date: February 8, 2018
Performance Amount: $21,000
Labor & Materials Amount: $11,000
Principal: Gary and Cherl Spitz
III. Tax Letter
Letter from the County Tax Collector stating that there are no unpaid County taxes heretofore levied on the property included in
said map and that the 2017-2018 tax lien has been paid in full and the 2018-2019 tax lien, which became a lien on the first day of
January 2018, is estimated to be $17,450, with security guaranteeing payment of said tax lien as follows:
Tax Surety
Bond Company: Developers Surety and Indemnity Company
Auditor's Deposit Permit Number: DP755290 Date: February 7, 2018
Amount: $17,540.00
Submitted by/Principal: Gary Spitz and Cherl Spitz
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That said subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is DETERMINED to be consistent with
the County's general and specific plans.
1.
That said Parcel Map is APPROVED and this Board does hereby accept subject to installation and acceptance of
improvements on behalf of the public any of the streets, paths, or easements shown thereon as dedicated to public use.
2.
That said Subdivision Agreement is also APPROVED.3.
Contact: Craig Standafer (925)313-2018
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Dante Morabe, Design/Construction, Craig Standafer, Engineering Services, Lori Leontini, Renee Hutchins, Records, Chris
Hallford, Mapping, Michael Mann, Finance, Sean Tully- DCD, Gary and Cheryl Spitz, Developers Surety and Indemnity Company, T-01/27/2019
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/102 accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor
subdivision MS15-0002, for a project being developed by Alamo Glen, LLC, as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes is required per Condition of Approval No. #43.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes will not be recorded.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Randy Sanders (925)
313-2111
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Randy Sanders, Sharon Gong - DCD, Renee Hutchins, Records, Alamo Glen, LLC
C. 6
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accept an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for minor subdivision MS15-0002, Alamo area.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/102
Offer of Dedication -Road
Purposes
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2018/102
Recorded at the request of:Randy Sanders (925)313-2111
Return To:Simone Saleh (925)313-2170
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II SupervisorDiane Burgis, District III SupervisorKaren Mitchoff, District IV SupervisorFederal D. Glover,
District V Supervisor
NO:
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/102
IN THE MATTER OF accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway purposes for minor subdivision MS15-0002, for a project
being developed by Alamo Glen, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District 11)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following instrument is hereby ACCEPTED FOR RECORDING ONLY:
INSTRUMENT: Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes
REFERENCE: APN 193-210-008 and APN 193-861-022
GRANTOR: Alamo Glen, LLC
AREA: Alamo
DISTRICT: II
Contact: Randy Sanders (925) 313-2111
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Randy Sanders, Sharon Gong - DCD, Renee Hutchins, Records, Alamo Glen, LLC
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/103 approving the Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and
Maintenance Agreement for minor subdivision MS15-0002, for a project being developed by Alamo Glen,
LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
The Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement is required by Condition of
Approval No. #62.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The agreement will not be recorded and the Contra Costa County may not be in full compliance with its
National Pollutant
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Randy Sanders
(925)313-2111
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Randy Sanders- Engineering Services, Cece Sellgren, Watershed Program, Flood Control, Renee Hutchins, Records, Alamo Glen, LLC
C. 7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve the Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement for minor subdivision
MS15-0002, Alamo area.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: (CONT'D)
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and Stormwater Management Discharge Control
Ordinance.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/103
Stormwater Management Facilities Operation & Maintenance Agreement, and Right of Way
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2018/103
Recorded at the request of:Randy Sanders (925)313-2111
Return To:Simone Saleh (925)313-2170
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II SupervisorDiane Burgis, District III SupervisorKaren Mitchoff, District IV SupervisorFederal D. Glover,
District V Supervisor
NO:
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/103
IN THE MATTER OF approving the Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement for minor
subdivision MS15-0002 (APN 193-210-008 and APN 193-861-022), Alamo area. (District II)
WHEREAS the Public Works Director has recommended that he be authorized to execute the Stormwater Management Facilities
Operation and Agreement with Alamo Glen, LLC, as required by the Conditions of Approval for minor subdivision MS15-0002.
This agreement would ensure the operation and maintenance of the stormwater facilities in accordance with the approved
Stormwater Control Plan and approved Operation and Maintenance Plan for minor subdivision MS15-0002, which is located at
20 Alamo Glen Trail in the Alamo area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Public Works Director is APPROVED.
Contact: Randy Sanders (925)313-2111
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Randy Sanders- Engineering Services, Cece Sellgren, Watershed Program, Flood Control, Renee Hutchins, Records, Alamo Glen,
LLC
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/105 approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor
subdivision MS15-0002, for project being developed by Alamo Glen, LLC, as recommended by the Public
Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department has reviewed the conditions of approval for minor subdivision MS15-0002
and has determined that all conditions of approval for Parcel Map approval have been satisfied.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Parcel Map and the Subdivision Agreement will not be approved and recorded.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Randy Sanders (925)
313-2111
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Dante Morabe, Design/Construction, Randy Sanders- Engineering Services, Lori Leontini, Chris Hallford, Mapping, Sharon Gong - DCD, Michael
Mann, Finance, Renee Hutchins, Records, T-01/27/2019, Alamo Glen, LLC, Chicago Title Insurance Company
C. 8
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision MS15-0002, Alamo area.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/105
Maps
Subdivision Agreement
Tax Letter
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No.
2018/105
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:4
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:1 John Gioia
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/105
IN THE MATTER OF approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision MS15-0002, for project
being developed by Alamo Glen, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District II)
WHERE AS , the following documents were presented for board approval this date:
I. Map
The Parcel Map of minor subdivision MS15-0002, property located in the Alamo area, Supervisorial District II, said map having
been certified by the proper officials.
II. Subdivision Agreement
A subdivision agreement with Alamo Glen, LLC, principal, whereby said principal agrees to complete all improvements as
required in said subdivision agreement within 2 years from the date of said agreement. Accompanying said subdivision
agreement is security guaranteeing completion of said improvements as follows:
A. Cash Bond
Performance amount: $2,020.00
Auditor’s Deposit Permit No. 7562220 Date: February 22, 2018
Submitted by: Alamo Glen, LLC
B. Surety Bond
Performance amount: $199,980.00
Labor & Materials Amount: $101,000.00
Auditor’s Deposit Permit No. 7562220 Date: February 22, 2018
Submitted by: Alamo Glen, LLC
III. Tax Letter
Letter from the County Tax Collector stating that there are no unpaid County taxes heretofore levied on the property included in
said map and that the 2017-2018 tax lien has been paid in full and the 2018-2019 tax lien, which became a lien on the first day of
January 2018, is estimated to be $36,330..00, with security guaranteeing payment of said tax lien as follows:
Tax Surety
Auditor's Deposit Permit Number: DP756176 Date: February 21, 2018
Amount: $36,330.00
Submitted by/Principal: Alamo Glen, LLC
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That said subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is DETERMINED to be consistent with
the County's general and specific plans.
1.
That said Parcel Map is APPROVED and this Board does hereby accept subject to installation and acceptance of
improvements on behalf of the public any of the streets, paths, or easements shown thereon as dedicated to public use.
2.
That said Subdivision Agreement is also APPROVED.3.
Contact: Randy Sanders (925) 313-2111
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jocelyn LaRocque, Dante Morabe, Design/Construction, Randy Sanders- Engineering Services, Lori Leontini, Chris Hallford, Mapping, Sharon Gong -
DCD, Michael Mann, Finance, Renee Hutchins, Records, T-01/27/2019, Alamo Glen, LLC, Chicago Title Insurance Company
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/77 of Initiation ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report and related
proceedings for the levy and collection of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 assessments for Countywide
Landscaping District AD 1979-3 (LL-2), as recommended by the Public Works Director, or designee. (All
Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Countywide Landscaping District AD 1979-3 (LL-2) funds.
BACKGROUND:
The existing Countywide Landscaping District contains thirty (30) benefit zones comprised of frontage and
median landscaping, pedestrian bridges, parks and recreational facilities installed by developers as a
condition of their development. The annual assessments associated with the Countywide Landscaping
District 1979-3 (LL-2) fund the operation, maintenance, and capital replacement of the facilities within the
various
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Victoria Skerritt
(925)313-2272
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Carl Roner, Rochelle Johnson, Special District, Laura Strobel, County Administrator, CAO, Robert R. Campbell, Auditor Controller, Sharon Anderson, County Counsel, Gus
Kramer, County Assessor, Brian Brown, Francisco & Associates, Inc., Warren Lai, Engineering Services, Wanda Quever, PWD, Finance, Victoria Skerritt, PWD, Special Districts
C. 9
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADOPT Resolution of Initiation ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for Countywide Landscaping
District AD 1979-3 for Fiscal Year 2018-19
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
benefit zones.
The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that an annual Engineer’s Report be prepared each
fiscal year to identify any changes in the improvements and to set the ensuing assessment rates.
The Fiscal Year 2018-19 assessments will be calculated by considering all anticipated expenditures for
operation, maintenance, utilities, administration, and capital replacement costs of such facilities. If
excess revenue from a benefit zone is available from the previous fiscal year, it will be credited against
the proposed expenses for that benefit zone. The assessment rates may or may not change from fiscal
year to fiscal year, dependent upon projected costs to maintain the facilities within each benefit zone.
However, the assessment rates cannot exceed the maximum amount set when the benefit zone was
originally formed, plus an annual cost of living adjustment, if a Cost Price Index (CPI) was established
when the benefits zone was originally formed.
In accordance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, the assessment amounts proposed to be
levied for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 tax year, will be shown in the Preliminary and Final Engineer’s
Reports, which will be filed with the Board of Supervisors in May and June 2018, respectively. The June
2018 Board meeting will be a noticed public hearing to confirm the Fiscal Year 2018-19 assessment
rates.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without Board of Supervisors’ approval there would be no initiation of the process to prepare the
Engineer’s Report and to assess levies for the Countywide Landscape District AD 1979-3 (LL-2) for
Fiscal Year 2018-2019, and thus funds would not be available to maintain the landscaping and other
improvements in the benefit zones throughout the County.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/77
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2018/77
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:4
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:1 John Gioia
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/77
IN THE MATTER OF Resolution No. 2018/77 of Initiation ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for Countywide
Landscaping District AD 1979-3 (LL-2) and related proceedings for levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19,
as recommended by the Public Works Director, or designee, (Countywide Landscaping District AD 1979-3 (LL-2).
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County FINDS THAT:
1. Section 22622 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires the Board of Supervisors to adopt a Resolution of
Initiation generally describing any proposed new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements to be included in
the determination of the annual assessments levied for any assessment district created under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972, and
2. Section 22622 of the California Streets and Highways Code further requires that the Board of Supervisors order the
preparation of an Engineer’s Report prior to initiating the proceedings to set the annual levy of assessments for any such district.
The Engineer’s Report shall contain 1) plans and specifications for the improvements, 2) estimate of the costs for the
improvements, 3) diagrams of each assessment district, and 4) description of the method used to spread the costs of
improvements to the benefiting parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors ORDERS as follows:
1. The improvements to be made in the assessment district are generally described as the operation, maintenance and servicing of
frontage and median landscaping, pedestrian bridges, parks and recreational facilities within street rights of way and other public
areas; and
2. The Engineer of Work for the Contra Costa County Countywide Landscaping District 1979-3 (LL2) is hereby directed to file
an Engineer’s Report in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Contact: Victoria Skerritt (925)313-2272
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Carl Roner, Rochelle Johnson, Special District, Laura Strobel, County Administrator, CAO, Robert R. Campbell, Auditor Controller, Sharon Anderson,
County Counsel, Gus Kramer, County Assessor, Brian Brown, Francisco & Associates, Inc., Warren Lai, Engineering Services, Wanda Quever, PWD,
Finance, Victoria Skerritt, PWD, Special Districts
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services
Agreement with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to
provide on-call landscape architecture services, for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021,
Countywide. (All Districts) Project No.: Various
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Special Revenue Funds
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is involved in the development and review of landscape improvement
projects throughout the County. As part of this regular work, consultant services are required to augment
Public Works staff and provide special technical assistance on an on-call basis. After a solicitation process,
Callander Associates was one of four firms selected to provide landscape architecture services. These
services include the managing, inspecting and overseeing of developer and County landscape projects, as
well as performing the duties of a landscape designer, landscape architect, landscape plan checker,
landscape construction field inspector, grounds and facilities inspector and/or playground safety inspector.
The consultant will be involved in projects primarily for areas within the Countywide Landscaping District
(LL-2) and County Service Areas (CSAs).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Rochelle Johnson,
925-313-2299
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Warren Lai, Engineering Services, Carl Roner, Rochelle Johnson, Special District, Scott Anderson, Paulette Denison- Finance
C. 10
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a contract with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. for On-Call Landscape Architect
Services, Countywide.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors, this Consulting Services Agreement would not be
executed. This would delay implementation of landscape improvements within various special districts in
the County, and may delay approval of right of way landscape improvements in private developments.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services
Agreement with A.S. Dutchover (dba Dutchover & Associates) in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to
provide on-call landscape architecture services, for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021,
Countywide. (All Districts) Project No.: Various
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Special Revenue Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is involved in the development and review of landscape improvement
projects throughout the County. As part of this regular work, consultant services are required to augment
Public Works staff and provide special technical assistance on an on-call basis. After a solicitation process,
Dutchover & Associates was one of four firms selected to provide landscape architecture services. These
services include the managing, inspecting and overseeing of developer and County landscape projects, as
well as performing the duties of a landscape designer, landscape architect, landscape plan checker,
landscape construction field inspector, grounds and facilities inspector and/or playground safety inspector.
The consultant will be involved in projects primarily for areas within the Countywide Landscaping District
(LL-2) and County Service Areas (CSAs).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Rochelle Johnson,
925-313-2299
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Warren Lai, Engineering Services, Carl Roner, Rochelle Johnson, Special District, Scott Anderson, Paulette Denison- Finance
C. 11
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a contract with A.S. Dutchover for On-Call Landscape Architect Services, Countywide.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors, this Consulting Services Agreement would not be
executed. This would delay implementation of landscape improvements within various special districts in
the County, and may delay approval of right of way landscape improvements in private developments.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services
Agreement with David L. Gates & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide on-call
landscape architecture services, for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021, Countywide. (All Districts)
Project No.: Various
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Special Revenue Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is involved in the development and review of landscape improvement
projects throughout the County. As part of this regular work, consultant services are required to augment
Public Works staff and provide special technical assistance on an on-call basis. After a solicitation process,
David L. Gates & Associates, Inc. was one of four firms selected to provide landscape architecture services.
These services include the managing, inspecting and overseeing of developer and County landscape
projects, as well as performing the duties of a landscape designer, landscape architect, landscape plan
checker, landscape construction field inspector, grounds and facilities inspector and/or playground safety
inspector. The consultant will be involved in projects primarily for areas within the Countywide
Landscaping District (LL-2) and County Service Areas (CSAs).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Rochelle Johnson,
925-313-2299
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Warren Lai, Engineering Services, Carl Roner, Rochelle Johnson, Special District, Scott Anderson, Paulette Denison- Finance
C. 12
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a contract with David L. Gates & Associates, Inc for On-Call Landscape Architect Services, Countywide.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors, this Consulting Services Agreement would not be
executed. This would delay implementation of landscape improvements within various special districts in
the County, and may delay approval of right of way landscape improvements in private developments.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services
Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide on-call
landscape architecture services, for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021, Countywide. (All Districts)
Project No.: Various
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Special Revenue Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is involved in the development and review of landscape improvement
projects throughout the County. As part of this regular work, consultant services are required to augment
Public Works staff and provide special technical assistance on an on-call basis. After a solicitation process,
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. was one of four firms selected to provide landscape architecture services.
These services include the managing, inspecting and overseeing of developer and County landscape
projects, as well as performing the duties of a landscape designer, landscape architect, landscape plan
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Rochelle Johnson,
925-313-2299
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Warren Lai, Engineering Services, Carl Roner, Rochelle Johnson, Special District, Scott Anderson, Paulette Denison- Finance
C. 13
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for On-Call Landscape Architect Services, Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
checker, landscape construction field inspector, grounds and facilities inspector and/or playground safety
inspector. The consultant will be involved in projects primarily for areas within the Countywide
Landscaping District (LL-2) and County Service Areas (CSAs).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors, this Consulting Services Agreement would not be
executed. This would delay implementation of landscape improvements within various special districts in
the County, and may delay approval of right of way landscape improvements in private developments.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. CONSIDER the approved Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) for the Three
Creeks Parkway Restoration Project, attached hereto, together with proposed Addendum No. 1 thereto, and
any comments received during the public review process.
2. ADOPT Addendum No. 1 to the IS/MND, attached hereto.
3. FIND, on the basis of the whole record, including the IS/MND and Addendum No. 1 thereto, and any
comments received and staff responses thereto, that there is no substantial evidence the Three Creeks
Parkway Restoration Project will have a significant effect on the environment, and that the IS/MND,
together with Addendum No. 1 thereto, reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency.
4. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer or his designee to execute an agreement with
American Rivers, Inc., for implementation of the Three Creeks Restoration Project, a component of the
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project, substantially in the form attached hereto.
5. APPROVE the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Gus Amirzehni, (925)
313-2128
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Tim Jensen, Flood Control, Paul Detjens, Flood Control, Gus Amirzehni, Flood Control, Claudia Gemberling, Environmental, Catherine Windham, Flood Control, Mike
Carlson, Public Works
C. 14
To:Contra Costa County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve Project, CEQA Findings, and Funding Agreement with American Rivers for the Three Creeks Parkway
Restoration Project. (Project No. 7562-6D8490)
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
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6. DIRECT the Director of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Determination with the
County Clerk.
7. SPECIFY that the Chief Engineer is the custodian of the documents and other material that constitute
the record of proceedings upon which the Board’s decision is based and that the record of proceedings is
located at 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA.
8. AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, or designee, to arrange for payment of $2,280.75 for California
Department of Fish and Wildlife fees, a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of
Determination, and a $25 fee to the Department of Conservation and Development for processing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated total cost of the Three Creeks Restoration Project, including planning, engineering,
construction and project management, is $2,738,954. The Flood Control District (“District”) will have a
$25,000 share of the total cost, in the form of staff’s environmental review services, to be funded by
Flood Control Drainage Area 130 funds. The California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) is
providing $744,404 in grant funding, and American Rivers, Inc. (“American Rivers”), is providing
$1,969,550. Payment of the required $2,355.75 in fees will also be funded by Flood Control Drainage
Area 130 funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Project
Marsh Creek flows 30 miles from the eastern slope of Mt. Diablo through the communities of
Brentwood and Oakley and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which serves as the water supply for
more than 20 million people. Marsh Creek provides habitat for numerous endangered and declining
aquatic species, such as Delta smelt, Sacramento splittail, Chinook salmon, red-legged frog and western
pond turtle. Several years ago, American Rivers, a nonprofit corporation that works to restore rivers and
critical wildlife habitat, approached the District to propose a project to restore a segment of Marsh
Creek, with the bulk of funding to be provided by public and private grants. In 2014, American Rivers
and the District jointly applied for a grant from DWR for the project. The DWR grant was awarded, on
August 16, 2016, the District and American Rivers jointly entered into an agreement with DWR (“Grant
Agreement”), in which DWR agreed to provide a $744,404 grant to improve habitat along a 1,400-foot
reach of Marsh Creek from the Union Pacific Railroad to the confluence with Sand Creek (the “Lower
Reach”). The proposed improvements to the Lower Reach would involve widening the existing creek
channel to allow for the planting of native vegetation along the creek corridor. This project is known as
the “Three Creeks Restoration Project.” The obligations of the District and American Rivers under the
Grant Agreement were expressly conditioned upon the District’s completion of the environmental
review and Board approval of the project.
The location and timing of the Three Creeks Restoration Project provided a unique opportunity for the
District to integrate a separate, long-planned channel widening project upstream of Sand Creek. Shortly
after execution of the Grant Agreement, District staff and American Rivers began discussing whether the
Three Creeks Restoration Project could be combined with the channel widening project. Discussions led
to planning and the design of channel improvements in segments upstream from the Lower Reach,
including a segment from Sand Creek to Deer Creek (the “Middle Reach”) and from Deer Creek to
Dainty Avenue (the “Upper Reach”). The Three Creeks Restoration Project and the proposed
improvements in the Middle Reach and Upper Reach have become known collectively as the Three
Creeks Parkway Restoration Project (“Project” hereafter). In all, the Project would include the widening
and planting of approximately 4,000 feet of Marsh Creek from the Union Pacific Railroad to Dainty
Avenue, and improvement of stormwater conveyance capacity in the Middle Reach and Upper Reach. It
has been proposed that American Rivers would pay a share of the costs through grants from public
agencies and private entities, and that the District would pay a share of the costs with Drainage Area 130
funds. The scope of the Project may need to be limited in order to not exceed the available funds.
It has also been proposed that District would complete the civil/earth work within the District’s channel,
while American Rivers would complete and landscaping part of the Project and provide for three years
of maintenance.
Environmental Review
The Project was reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act and an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. On September 27, 2016, the Board considered and
adopted the IS/MND and a Mitigation and Monitoring Program for the Project. Subsequently, District
and American Rivers staff proposed several changes to the Project, which necessitated the preparation of
an addendum to the approved IS/MND. As described in Addendum No. 1, the changes include: 1) the
incorporation of an adjacent water quality basin and related access improvements within the City of
Brentwood Sungold Park; 2) the use of an adjoining parcel as a potential staging area and to place
excavated materials; 3) the construction of a pedestrian bridge across Marsh Creek; and 4) the use of
temporary creek crossings during construction.
As discussed in Addendum No. 1, no new significant impacts or impacts of substantially greater severity
would result from the construction and operation of the updated Project, and there have been no changes
in circumstances in the Project area that would result in new significant environmental impacts or
substantially more severe impacts. Additionally, no new information has come to light that would
indicate the potential for new significant impacts or substantially more severe impacts than were
analyzed in the September 27, 2016 IS/MND.
Agreement with American Rivers
Although significant progress has been made in the planning and design of the Project, American Rivers
has not yet secured sufficient funding for its share of the cost. For this reason, American Rivers and the
District are not prepared at this time enter into an agreement that outlines their respective cost shares and
responsibilities for Project work. However, American Rivers and the District can proceed with an
agreement that spells out their respective obligations under the Grant Agreement as to the work in the
Lower Reach component of the Project. The attached Agreement Between Contra Costa County Flood
Control & Water Conservation District and American Rivers, Inc., for the Three Creeks Restoration
Project (“Agreement”), which has been executed by American Rivers and is presented for Board
approval today, sets forth that American Rivers will be responsible for funding and implementing the
Three Creeks Restoration Project, except for a $25,000 cost share provided by the District to contribute
toward the environmental review process.
Under the Agreement, American Rivers would be responsible for preparing construction documents,
including plans and specifications, constructing all civil/earth work improvements and performing all of
the landscaping and planting work, for the Lower Reach Project. The proposed agreement also includes
insurance, bonding and indemnification requirements that protect the District, and mutual indemnity
obligations that protect each party from liabilities caused by the actions of the other party.
District staff anticipates that if negotiations in the coming months are successful, a new agreement will
be prepared to outline responsibilities of the District and American Rivers in all three reaches of the
Project. A new agreement may negate the need for, and supersede, this Agreement.
Project Approval
Notwithstanding ongoing negotiations regarding the Project, the completion of the environmental
review of the Project, coupled with approval of the Agreement, provide the Board with an opportunity to
approve the Project. Approval of the Project includes approval of the Three Creeks Restoration Project
component of the Project. The Project approval triggers the obligations of both the District and
American Rivers under the Grant Agreement, but does not commit either party to proceed with other
components of the Project. Project approval is recommended at this time because of conditions imposed
by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, which has approved a grant to American Rivers for
the Project. District staff have been advised that unless the Project is approved, and a Notice of
Determination filed, before the end of March, that grant funding may be lost.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Agreement and Project are not approved, grant funding for the Three Creeks Restoration Project
will be lost and the Project will not be implemented.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Agreement for the THree Creeks Restoration Project
Addendum No. 1 Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Projection Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Dec 2017
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Projection Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Sept
2016
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Revised Agreement for Three Creeks Restoration Project
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
& WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND AMERICAN RIVERS, INC.,
FOR THE THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT
This Agreement Between Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation
District and American Rivers, Inc., For The Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
(“Agreement”) is entered into on ____________________, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by the
Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, a body corporate and politic
created under laws of the State of California (“District”), and American Rivers, Inc., a non-profit
corporation organized and existing under laws of the District of Columbia (“American Rivers”).
The parties hereto may be referred to collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party.”
RECITALS
A. American Rivers is a non-profit corporation headquartered in the District of Columbia
whose purpose is the restoration of rivers and critical wildlife habitat.
B. District, created by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District Act (West’s Wat. Code Appen., § 63-1 et seq.) (“the Act), is the owner of
portions of Marsh Creek, a watercourse that runs 30 miles from the eastern slope of Mt.
Diablo to the San Joaquin Delta, including the portions of Marsh Creek referenced
herein.
C. District has legal authority to enter into this Agreement under Section 5(b) of the Act.
(West’s Water Code Appen., § 63-5.)
D. On or about August 16, 2016, District, American Rivers and the Department of Water
Resources of the State of California (“DWR”) entered into Grant Agreement No.
4600011176 (“Grant Agreement”), in which DWR agreed to provide a grant in an
amount not to exceed $744,404 to fund a portion of an estimated $2,738,954 in costs
associated with the “Three Creeks Restoration Project” (hereafter “Grant Project”).
American Rivers is the sponsor of the Grant Project, and District is the co-sponsor.
American Rivers and District are collectively referred to in the Grant Agreement as the
“Grantee.”
E. The Grant Project generally involves the planning, design, environmental review,
excavation, and planting of a segment of the Marsh Creek channel in the Brentwood area,
along with associated project and construction management activities, community
involvement, monitoring and maintenance. The channel segment in question begins at
the Union Pacific Railroad crossing over Marsh Creek and ends at the Marsh Creek
confluence with Sand Creek, and will be referred to as the “Lower Reach.” As set forth
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in the Grant Agreement, construction would involve the removal of approximately
12,000 cubic yards of earth along 1,400 linear feet of the east bank of the creek, creating
approximately one acre of new floodplain surfaces up to 40 feet in width. The new
floodplains and east bank of the channel segment would then be planted with native
riparian vegetation. Thereafter, the new vegetation would be monitored and maintained
under a plan to be developed and agreed upon by the Parties.
F. The Grant Project is one of two projects in which the District is involved concerning
Marsh Creek. The other is a project to increase stormwater conveyance capacity by
widening the Marsh Creek channel upstream of the creek segment described in Recital E.
In 2000, District completed the first phase of what, at that time, was a two-phase project
to widen the channel from its confluence with Deer Creek to Summer Circle. The first
phase segment began at Dainty Avenue and ended at Summer Circle. The second phase
segment is to begin at the Deer Creek confluence and end at Dainty Avenue. This
segment will be referred to as the “Upper Reach.”
G. District and American Rivers now propose to link the channel widening project with the
Grant Project. This would involve, first, adding a third creek segment to the widening
project, beginning at the terminus of the Grant Project segment – the Sand Creek
confluence – and ending at the Deer Creek confluence. This segment will be referred to
as the “Middle Reach.” The originally planned 15 feet of widening would then be
expanded to approximately 30 feet to accommodate the planting of native riparian
vegetation.
H. Under the revised proposal, in the Middle Reach, approximately 2,500 cubic yards of
earth would be excavated along 800 linear feet of creek bank, creating floodplains up to
15 feet in width. Similar to the Grant Project, native riparian plantings would be planted
and established. Other work and improvements are also proposed for the Middle Reach,
including (1) the relocation of the Marsh Creek trail; (2) acquisition of fee title to an
approximately one-half acre portion of a 10.2 acre parcel on the west side of Marsh
Creek, between Sand Creek and Deer Creek, formerly known as the “Griffith Parcel” and
now commonly known as the “Hancock Parcel” (APN 017-110-011), which is needed for
the widening of this creek segment; acquisition of land rights to use other undeveloped
portions of the Hancock Parcel as a as a staging area and for placement of excavated
material; and (3) construction of a clear-span pedestrian bridge. The work and
improvements described in this Recital will be collectively referred to as the “Middle
Reach Work.” Similar to the Grant Project, the plantings in the Middle Reach would be
monitored and maintained under a plan to be agreed upon by the Parties.
I. In the Upper Reach, the revised proposal calls for approximately 10,500 cubic yards of
earth to be excavated along 1600 linear feet of creek bank, creating floodplains up to 15
feet in width, and native riparian plantings would be planted, established, monitored and
maintained in accordance with an agreed-upon plan. Other work and improvements in
the Upper Reach include (1) construction of a retaining wall on the west bank at Central
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Avenue and (2) relocation of the Marsh Creek trail. The work and improvements
described in this Recital will be collectively referred to as the “Upper Reach Work.”
Similar to the Grant Project, the plantings in the Upper Reach would be monitored and
maintained under a plan to be agreed upon by the Parties.
J. The planning, design, environmental review and construction of the Middle Reach Work
and the Upper Reach Work, and the associated monitoring and maintenance, will be
referred to as the “Marsh Creek Widening Project.”
K. District and American Rivers also propose to revise the improvements planned for the
Lower Reach from what is described in the Grant Agreement. Under this proposal,
approximately 4,655 cubic yards of earth would be excavated along 1600 linear feet of
the east bank of the channel and approximately 8,065 cubic yards would be excavated to
incorporate an existing water quality basin into the Project. Additional improvements
would include a new unpaved foot-trail within the new floodplain, and improvements to
the City of Brentwood’s Sungold Park, including a trail, landscaping and a creek
overlook area. The modifications described in this Recital will be referred to as the
“Lower Reach Work Modifications.”
L. The Grant Project, Marsh Creek Widening Project and Lower Reach Work Modifications
are collectively known as the “Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project” and will be
referred to in this Agreement as the “Project.”
M. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the respective obligations of the Parties that
would become effective upon the District’s approval of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements
contained herein, the Parties agree as follows.
AGREEMENT
1. Term. This Agreement becomes effective on the Effective Date and continues in full
force and effect until terminated in accordance with Section 19.
2. Condition Precedent. Party obligations set forth in this Agreement take effect only upon
District’s approval of the Project.
3. American Rivers Grant Project Obligations.
a. American Rivers will be solely responsible to DWR for ensuring compliance
with, and shall comply with, all obligations of American Rivers and District, either individually
or collectively as the Grantee, that are set forth in the Grant Agreement, including without
limitation all tasks described in the Work Plan attached to the Grant Agreement as Exhibit A,
except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement.
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b. American Rivers will promptly provide District with copies of all reports
submitted by American Rivers to DWR under the Grant Agreement.
4. Environmental Review. District will serve as lead agency and satisfy all applicable
environmental review requirements applicable to the Project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
5. Design.
a. Plans and specifications.
(1) Preparation. American Rivers will prepare two sets of final (100%) plans,
specifications and cost estimates for the Project. One set of plans, specifications and cost
estimates will pertain to the civil/earth work generally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference, and will be referred to as the “Civil Set.” The second set
of plans, specifications and cost estimates will pertain to the landscaping work generally
described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and will be referred
to as the “Landscaping Set.” Plans and specifications must conform to industry standards and be
in accordance with this Agreement, the current Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Standard Plans, the Caltrans Standard Plans (2015), and the State of California Standard
Specifications (2015).
(2) Warranty. American Rivers warrants that the plans will be adequate to
accomplish the Project, and if they prove to be inadequate in any respect, American Rivers shall
make whatever changes are necessary to accomplish the Project, subject to District review and
approval.
(3) District Review and Approval. American Rivers will obtain District’s
approval of the Civil Set and Landscape Set before solicitation of any bids or selection of any
contractors to perform any Project Work. The plans and specifications contained in the approved
Civil Set will be referred to as the “Civil Plans.” The approved plans and specifications
contained in the approved Landscaping Set will be referred to as the “Landscaping Plans.” The
improvements set forth in the Civil Plans will be referred to as the “Civil/Earth Work.” The
improvements set forth in the Landscaping Plans will be referred to as the “Landscaping Work.”
The Civil/Earth Work and Landscaping Work may be referred to collectively as the “Project
Work.”
b. Changes.
(1) After Civil Plans have been approved by District, field orders or change
orders that affect the original design upon which the Civil Plans are based, the intent of the
original design, or American Rivers’ share of costs, require American Rivers’ advance approval
in writing. Civil/earth work that is not set forth in the approved Civil Plans, but is agreed to in
advance in writing by the Parties, will be referred to as “Additional Civil/Earth Work.”
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(2) After Landscaping Plans have been approved by District, field orders or
change orders that affect the original design upon which the Landscaping Plans are based, the
intent of the original design, or costs, require District’s advance approval in writing.
Landscaping work that is not set forth in the approved Landscaping Plans, but is agreed to in
advance in writing by the Parties, will be referred to as “Additional Landscaping Work.”
(3) American Rivers will not change the Project’s design professionals
without first obtaining District’s written consent.
6. Acquisitions.
a. District will utilize its best efforts to obtain fee title to an approximately half-acre
portion of the Hancock Parcel that is approximately 30 feet in width and shares the length of the
eastern boundary of the parcel, from Sand Creek to Deer Creek (the “Hancock Property”).
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event the District fails to
obtain the Hancock Property, District will have no obligation to construct any portion of the
Middle Reach Work.
b. District will utilize its best efforts to acquire rights to use a different, undeveloped
portion of the Hancock Parcel for the purpose of contractor staging and disposal of excavated
material.
c. District will utilize its best efforts to acquire all rights of entry necessary to
complete the Project.
d. Costs of acquisition of the above land and land rights will be paid as specified in
Section 13 of this Agreement.
7. Contracting.
a. Selection.
(1) Civil/Earth Work. District will select and retain one or more contractors
to perform the Civil/Earth Work, and provide any other labor or materials required to complete
the Civil/Earth Work, in accordance with the Grant Agreement and all applicable legal
requirements.
(2) Landscaping Work. American Rivers will select and retain one or more
contractors to perform the Landscaping Work, and provide any other labor or materials required
to complete the Landscaping Work, in accordance with the Grant Agreement and all applicable
legal requirements. American Rivers will obtain District’s approval of the contractor prior to
execution of a contract between American Rivers and the contractor.
(3) Changes. American Rivers will not allow the substitution of Project
contractors or subcontractors except with District’s prior written consent.
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b. Contracts.
(1) District contracts. To assist American Rivers in obtaining disbursements
of funding under the Grant Agreement, in all of District’s contracts for construction of
Civil/Earth Work, District will require the contractor(s) to submit line item invoices that identify,
by reference to the applicable reach and nearest station of Marsh Creek, the location of each unit
of work.
(2) American Rivers contracts. In all of its contracts for construction of any
Landscaping Work, American Rivers will include the following provision:
“Pursuant to Labor Code section 1773, the Director of the
Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general
prevailing rates of wages per diem, and for holiday and overtime
work, in the locality in which the Project work is to be performed
for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute
the Project work. Contractor shall pay, and require all
subcontractors to pay, at least these prevailing wage rates to all
persons on the Project work.”
8. Improvement Security. Prior to the commencement of any Project Work, American
Rivers will provide as security to District:
a. Performance and Guarantee: Security in an amount equal to the sum of (1) 100%
of the estimated cost of construction of the Landscaping Work and (2) $3,062,083, which is
100% of the estimated Civil/Earth Work costs to be reimbursed to District under Section 14.a.
Such security shall consist of a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to District, issued by
a surety admitted in California and naming District as co-obligee on the bond. With this
security, American Rivers guarantees performance under this Agreement and acceptance against
any defective materials or any unsatisfactory performance.
b. Payment: Security in an amount equal to 100% of the estimated cost of the
Landscaping Work. Such security shall consist of a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable
to District, issued by a surety admitted in California and naming District as co-obligee on the
bond. With this security, American Rivers guarantees payment to the contractor(s), to
subcontractors, and to persons renting equipment or furnishing labor or materials to them or to
American Rivers.
9. Insurance.
a. In all of its contracts for any Project Work, American Rivers will include
provisions that require the contractor(s) to do all the following:
(1) Obtain, and maintain until completion of the Landscaping Work,
Commercial General Liability Insurance, including blanket contractual (or contractual liability)
coverage, broad form property damage coverage, and coverage for owned and non-owned
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automobiles, with a minimum combined single-limit coverage of $1 million for all damages due
to bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death to any person, and damage to property, including
the loss of use thereof, arising out each accident or occurrence;
(2) Obtain, and maintain until completion of the Landscaping Work, Workers’
Compensation Insurance pursuant to state law; and
(3) Provide endorsements, certificate(s) of insurance, or other evidence of
insurance satisfactory to District, listing the coverages required under this Subsection, and
naming District, Contra Costa County (“County”), City of Brentwood, East Bay Regional Park
District and their governing bodies, officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and
requiring 30 days’ written notice to District and County of policy lapse or cancellation.
b. In addition, American Rivers will:
(1) Obtain prior to the commencement of any Landscaping Work, and
maintain until District’s acceptance of all Landscaping Work, Commercial General Liability
Insurance, including blanket contractual (or contractual liability) coverage, broad form property
damage coverage, and coverage for owned and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum
combined single-limit coverage of $1 million for all damages due to bodily injury, sickness or
disease, or death to any person, and damage to property, including the loss of use thereof, arising
out of each accident or occurrence;
(2) Obtain prior to the commencement of any Landscaping Work, and
maintain until District’s acceptance of all Landscaping Work, Workers’ Compensation Insurance
pursuant to state law; and
(3) Provide to District endorsements, certificate(s) of insurance, or other
evidence of insurance satisfactory to District listing the coverages required under this
Subsection, and naming District, County, City of Brentwood, East Bay Regional Park District
and their governing bodies, officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and requiring
30 days’ written notice to District and County of policy lapse or cancellation.
c. Before allowing its contractor(s) to begin any Landscaping Work, American
Rivers will submit to District the evidence of insurance required under Subsections 9.a. and 9.b.
and will obtain District’s approval to begin work.
10. Indemnification.
a. Indemnification by Contractors. In all of its contracts for any Landscaping Work,
American Rivers will include the following indemnification provisions:
(1) Contractor promises to and shall defend, indemnify, save, and hold
harmless the indemnitees from the liabilities as defined in this section.
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(2) The indemnitees benefitted and protected by this promise are District,
County, City of Brentwood and East Bay Regional Park District and their respective elective and
appointive boards, commissions, offers, agents and employees.
(3) The liabilities protected against are any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, damages, costs, expenses, actual attorney’s fees, losses, or liabilities arising out of or in
connection with the actions defined below for personal injury, sickness, disease, emotional
injury, death, property damage (including loss of use), trespass, nuisance, inverse condemnation,
patent infringement, or any combination of these, regardless of whether or not such liability,
claim, or damage was foreseeable at any time before District approved the improvement plans or
accepted the improvements as completed, and including the defense of any suit(s) or action(s) at
law or equity concerning these.
(4) The actions causing liability are any act or omission (negligent or non-
negligent) in connection with the matters covered by this contract and attributable to Contractor,
subcontractor(s), supplier(s), trucker(s), anyone for whose acts Contractor may be liable, or any
officer(s), agent(s), or employee(s) of one or more of them.
(5) The promise and agreement in this section is not conditioned or dependent
on whether or not any indemnitee has prepared, supplied, or approved any plan(s), drawing(s),
specification(s), or special provision(s) in connection with this work or has insurance or other
indemnification covering any of these matters.
(6) Except as prohibited by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor’s obligations
under this section shall exist regardless of the existence or degree of fault of District or any other
indemnitee.
(7) Contractor’s obligations under this section shall extend to claims arising
after the work is completed and accepted if the claims are related to alleged acts or omission that
occurred during the course of the work. District’s inspection is not a waiver of full compliance
with these requirements.
(8) Contractor and Contractor’s insurance carrier(s) shall respond within 15
days to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by District or County, unless this time
has been extended by the indemnitee.
(9) With respect to third-party claims against Contractor, Contractor waives
all rights of any kind to express or implied indemnity against the indemnitees.
(10) Nothing in this section is intended to establish a standard of care owed to
any third party or to extend to any third party the status of third-party beneficiary.
b. Indemnification by American Rivers.
(1) To the extent not covered by the defense and indemnification provided by
its contractor(s), American Rivers will defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless District and
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County and their officers, agents, and employees the same as required of the contractor(s) as
described in Subsection 10.a., except that American Rivers’ obligations shall also include any act
or omission (negligent or non-negligent) attributable to American Rivers or its officers, agents or
employees.
(2) American Rivers will defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless District
and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, damages, costs, expenses, actual attorney’s fees, losses, or liabilities arising from
American Rivers’ acts or omissions under this Agreement or the Grant Agreement.
c. Indemnification by District.
District will defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless American Rivers and its officers,
agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages,
costs, expenses, actual attorney’s fees, losses, or liabilities arising from District’s acts or
omissions under this Agreement or the Grant Agreement.
11. Permits.
a. American Rivers will apply for one or more encroachment permits from District
to authorize the performance of the Landscaping Work, and all monitoring and maintenance
thereof to be performed by American Rivers.
b. District will apply for all required permits, certifications and approvals for the
Project from federal and state agencies, and local agencies other than District. American Rivers
will prepare and provide to District all applications and other documents necessary for District to
apply for and obtain the above described permits, certifications and approvals.
c. Permit costs will be paid in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
12. Improvements.
a. Civil/Earth Work. After the issuance of all permits, certifications and approvals
required for the Civil/Earth Work, District, by and through itself and its contractor(s), will
complete the Civil/Earth Work in accordance with the Civil Plans, and will complete the
Civil/Earth Work and any Additional Civil/Earth Work in a good and workmanlike manner, in
accordance with accepted construction practices, the County Public Works Department Standard
Plans and the Caltrans Standard Specifications (2015). Where there is a conflict between any of
the foregoing, the stricter requirements shall govern.
b. Landscaping Work. After the issuance of all permits, certifications and approvals
required for the Landscaping Work, American Rivers, by and through itself and its contractor(s),
will complete the Landscaping Work in accordance with the Landscaping Plans, and will
complete the Landscaping Work and any Additional Landscaping Work in a good and
workmanlike manner, in accordance with accepted construction practices, the County Standard
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Plans and the Caltrans Standard Specifications (2015). Where there is a conflict between any of
the foregoing, the stricter requirements shall govern.
c. Guarantee and Warranty. American Rivers guarantees that all Landscaping Work
will be free from defects in materials or workmanship and shall perform satisfactorily for a
period of three years from after the Board of Supervisors accepts the Landscaping Work as
complete. American Rivers agrees to promptly correct, repair, or replace, at its sole expense, any
and all defects in the Landscaping Work, including without limitation any and all dead or dying
vegetation.
d. No Waiver. Inspection of the Landscaping Work or materials, or approval of the
Landscaping Work or materials, or statement by any officer, agent, or employee of District or
County indicating that the Landscaping Work or any part of it complies with the requirements of
this Agreement, or acceptance of the whole or any part of the Landscaping Work or materials, or
any combination or all of these acts, shall not relieve American Rivers of its obligation to fulfill
this Agreement as prescribed. Nor shall District be estopped by any such acts from bringing any
action for damages arising from the failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
13. Costs.
a. American Rivers’ Responsibility. Except for costs for which District is
responsible as set forth in Section 13.b., American Rivers will be responsible for, and pay when
due, all costs of the Project (“Project Costs”). Project Costs include, without limitation, any and
all costs incurred by American Rivers and District, either prior to or after the Effective Date, in
the planning, coordination, design, environmental review and mitigation, permitting,
construction, monitoring and maintenance activities and acquisitions associated with the Project.
b. District’s Responsibility.
(1) Environmental Review Costs. District is responsible for a total of 50
percent of the environmental review costs related to the Project. Of this amount, $25,000 will be
allocated to the Grant Project, in accordance with the Grant Agreement. American Rivers is
responsible for the remaining share of the environmental review costs.
(2) Acquisition Costs. District will be responsible for 50 percent of the cost
of acquisition of the Hancock Property. All other costs of acquisition of the Hancock Property,
and all other costs of acquisition of the land rights referenced in Sections 6.b. and 6.c., will be
the responsibility of American Rivers.
(3) Permitting Costs. District will be responsible for 50 percent of the cost of
all permits obtained by District for the Project. American Rivers will be responsible for the
remaining share.
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(4) Civil/Earth Work Costs.
(a) District will pay, when due, all costs owed to persons who contract
with the District to perform Civil/Earth Work or Additional Civil/Earth Work on the Project.
(b) District is responsible for a share of the cost of completion of the
Civil/Earth Work within the Middle Reach and Upper Reach of the Project (“District Civil/Earth
Work Cost Share”). American Rivers will be responsible for the remaining share. American
Rivers will also be responsible for the entire cost of completion of Civil/Earth Work within the
Lower Reach. District’s share will be calculated as follows:
(i) During construction of the Civil/Earth Work in the Middle
Reach and Upper Reach, the District Civil/Earth Work Cost Share will be calculated based on
assigned percentages for each item of work performed, as set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto
and incorporated by reference. Assigned percentages have been determined based on estimated
work quantities and an agreed-upon analysis of the Party’s proportional shares of the Middle
Reach Work and Upper Reach Work.
(ii) After the Parties have agreed that the Civil/Earth Work in
the Middle Reach and Upper Reach is complete, District will recalculate the percentages shown
in Exhibit C, using actual quantities instead of estimated quantities, and then use those
percentages to calculate District’s adjusted share of the actual Civil Earth/Work costs incurred in
the Middle Reach and Upper Reach (“Adjusted District Civil/Earth Work Cost Share”). If the
Adjusted District Civil/Earth Work Cost Share is more than the sum of Civil/Earth Work costs
related to the Middle Reach and Upper Reach that have been previously reimbursed to District,
American Rivers will promptly pay the difference to District. If the Adjusted District Civil/Earth
Work Cost Share is less than the sum of Civil/Earth Work costs related to the Middle Reach and
Upper Reach that have been previously reimbursed to District, District will promptly pay the
difference to American Rivers.
(c) District will be responsible for the share of the cost of completion
of Additional Civil/Earth Work that the Parties agree in advance in writing that the District
should pay. American Rivers will be responsible for the remaining share. The procedure set
forth in Section 13.b.(4)(b)(ii) does not apply to Additional Civil/Earth Work costs.
(5) Project Management Costs. District will be responsible for 100 percent of
its project management costs related to Civil/Earth Work in the Middle Reach and Upper Reach.
(6) Construction Management Costs. District will be responsible 34.7 percent
of its construction management costs related to Civil/Earth Work in the Middle Reach and Upper
Reach. American Rivers will be responsible for the remainder of District’s construction
management costs.
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(7) Design Engineering Costs. District will be responsible for 29.4 percent of
the cost of design engineering incurred by American Rivers that pertain to the Middle Reach and
Upper Reach. American Rivers will be responsible for the remainder of its design engineering
costs.
14. Reimbursements.
a. Reimbursements to District. All Project Costs incurred by District, other than
Project Costs for which District is responsible under Section 13.b., are reimbursable to District
(“Reimbursable Costs”). District will provide American Rivers with quarterly invoices that set
forth District’s Reimbursable Costs. District’s invoices will be a format acceptable to American
Rivers, and include such detail that American Rivers requests to substantiate its requests to DWR
and other entities for grant disbursements. Prior to any work on the Project, American Rivers
will provide District with a written explanation of the required invoice details and format.
Within 60 days of receipt of an itemized invoice from District that identifies Reimbursable
Costs, American Rivers will remit payment in full to District. American Rivers’ obligation to
reimburse District exists without regard to the status of requests by American Rivers to DWR or
any other entities for grant disbursements or other monies to pay for these costs. In the event
that American Rivers disputes a District invoice, the Parties agree to work together cooperatively
to resolve the dispute and, if necessary, utilize alternative dispute resolution processes before
seeking judicial intervention.
b. Reimbursements to American Rivers.
(1) American Rivers will provide District with an invoice for District’s share
of American Rivers’ design engineering costs described in 13.b.(6). District will pay the invoice
by deducting the balance due from one or more invoices to be provided by District to American
Rivers under Section 14.a.
(2) If the environmental review costs incurred by American Rivers exceed its
50 percent share as described in Section 13.b.(1), American Rivers will provide District with an
invoice for the difference, together with an accounting of all Project environmental review costs
incurred by the Paries. District will pay the invoice by deducting the balance due from one or
more invoices to be provided by District to American Rivers under Section 14.a.
15. Completion Deadline. Time is of the essence. American Rivers shall complete the
Landscaping Work in accordance with the approved schedule under the Grant Agreement and in
no event later than March 1, 2022. If American Rivers fails to complete the Landscaping Work
by that date, and the Parties have not agreed in writing to an extension, District may proceed to
complete the Landscaping Work, and in that event, American Rivers shall pay all costs of
completing the Landscaping Work.
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16. Monitoring and Maintenance.
a. Written Plan.
(1) Prior to the commencement of any Project Work, and in consultation with
District, American Rivers will prepare and obtain District’s approval of an Operations and
Maintenance Manual and Monitoring Plan (“Plan”) for the Project. The Plan will include all
monitoring and maintenance tasks set forth in the Grant Agreement and, at a minimum, describe
all of the following to the satisfaction of the Parties:
(a) Monitoring Component
(i) Documentation of Project Area
(ii) Development of vegetation monitoring plan
(iii) Monitoring of topographic changes on floodplain channel
(iv) Ten-year vegetation and geomorphic monitoring plan
(v) Training of volunteers
(vi) Routine monitoring requirements
(vii) Party responsibilities
(b) Maintenance Component
(i) Minimum maintenance during three-year establishment
(ii) Retention of contractor to maintain and replace vegetation
during three-year establishment and warranty period
(iii) Terms of $150,000 long-term maintenance endowment
(iv) Party responsibilities
b. Monitoring. The Parties will comply with their respective monitoring obligations
under the approved Plan and as specifically set forth below:
c. Maintenance. The Parties will comply with their respective maintenance
obligations under the approved Plan, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Commencing with approval of the Project by the District Board, American
Rivers will provide three years of Project planting maintenance, including the limitation of
invasive weeks and replacement of unsuccessful plantings with the same or similar species.
District will assume all maintenance obligations following the three-year period.
(2) Prior to approval of the Project, American Rivers will establish and fund a
$150,000 endowment for the purpose of funding long-term maintenance of Project plantings, to
be controlled by District and utilized in accordance with the terms set forth in the Plan.
17. Documents; Accounting. Within 30 days of a written request by District, American
Rivers will provide a written accounting of Project costs incurred in the preceding 30 days or
other period of time specified by District, in a format acceptable to District.
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18. Modification. This Agreement may be modified or amended only in a writing executed
by the Parties.
19. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual, written consent of the
Parties. Subsection 10.b. and 10.c. of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
20. Notices. All notices under this Agreement (including requests, demands, reports,
approvals or other communications) will be in writing. A notice will be deemed to have been
duly given and received when delivered by hand to the respective Party to whom the notice is
directed, or when deposited by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, in a sealed envelope
addressed to the Party at its address as set forth below:
American Rivers: American Rivers, Inc.
120 Union Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Attn: John Cain, Director of Conservation, CA Flood Management
District: Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Tim Jensen, Assistant Chief Engineer
A party may designate, by written notice to the other, a different address for notice.
21. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be binding unless executed
in writing by the Party making the waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be
deemed, or constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor will any
waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
22. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned, assumed, pledged, or hypothecated
without the advance, written consent of the other Party. Any attempt to circumvent this
requirement shall be void and unenforceable.
23. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any person
other than the Parties any rights or remedies thereunder and no person or entity other than the
Parties shall have standing to enforce this Agreement.
24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Grant Agreement, contains the
entire understanding of the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, and
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the
Parties. Any alleged promise or representation by either Party shall be unenforceable unless it is
set forth in this Agreement or in another written agreement or permit signed by the Parties.
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25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and so executed shall
constitute an Agreement which shall be binding upon all Parties hereto. A photocopy of the fully
executed Agreement shall have the same force and effect as the original.
26. Signatures. By affixing his/her signature below, each of the persons signing this
Agreement warrants and represents that he/she has read and understands this Agreement, that in
signing on behalf of a Party he/she has full and complete authority from that Party to bind said
Party to perform and comply with each and every term, obligation, condition and covenant set
forth in this Agreement, and that the Party on behalf of whom he/she signs agrees to be bound by
its terms.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By: _______________________________
Brian M. Balbas
Chief Engineer
Approved as to Form:
Sharon L. Anderson
County Counsel
By: ______________________________
Deputy
Attachments:
Exhibits A-C
AMERICAN RIVERS, INC.
By: ________________________________
W. Robert Irvin
President
By: _______________________________
Kristin M. May
Chief Financial Officer
Approved as to Form:
By: ________________________________
Name________________________
Title: ________________________
Attorneys for American Rivers
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Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
Exhibit A
Exhibit A
Project Civil/Earth Work
The Project’s Civil/Earth Work will include approximately 26,000 cubic yards of excavation along
approximately 4,000 linear feet of Marsh Creek, creating up to 1.0 acre of frequently inundated
floodplain, 1.87 acres of woody riparian vegetation and 1.87 acres of grasslands and native
scrub in the Lower Reach, Middle Reach and Upper Reach segments of the creek collectively.
Improvements will be consistent with the Project descriptions set forth in the approved Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Initial Study for the Project and Addendum 1 thereto. Specific work in each
segment will include all of the following:
Lower Reach Work
$ Excavation of approximately 13,000 cubic yards of earth along approximately 1,600 linear
feet of the eastern bank, with no more than 4.25 acres of total area disturbed
$ Creation of floodplains/benches 10 to 40 feet wide, with slopes of typically 3:1 or less, but
never more than 2:1 maximum
$ Creation of creekside mulch path in vicinity of a .7-acre linear water quality/detention basin
located between Carmel Estates/Sungold Park and Marsh Creek (“Basin”)
$ Removing fences around the Basin and reinstallation of fence along western length of Basin
$ Construction of new trail/access road in City of Brentwood Sungold Park
$ Lowering eastern berm of Basin
$ Construction of creek overlook with seating and interpretive area
$ Reconfiguration of trail and access road at Sungold Park.
$ Installation of permanent slope protection in the form of erosion control matting, armor,
biotechnical methods or appropriate ground cover
Middle Reach Work
$ Excavation of approximately 2,500 cubic yards of earth along 88 linear feet along both
banks, with no more than 1.0 acre of total area disturbed
$ Creation of floodplain benches of varying widths with slopes ranging from 2:1 to 3:1
$ Construction of clear-span pedestrian bridge just upstream of Marsh Creek confluence with
Sand Creek, near northeastern corner of Griffith parcel, approximately 10 feet wide and
1000 feet long
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Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
Exhibit A
$ Relocation of Marsh Creek trail to new top of eastern bank
$ Construction of temporary creek crossings to facilitation construction access between east
side of Marsh Creek and Griffith Parcel, consisting of culverts up to 60 feet in length
Upper Reach Work
$ Approximately 10,500 cubic yards of excavation along 1,600 linear feet, with no more than
2.1 acres of total area disturbed
$ Creation of flood plains/benches with widths ranging from 3 to 15 feet and slopes of 2:1 or
3:1
$ Relocation of Marsh Creek trail to new top of eastern bank
$ Installation of 250-foot retention wall along west bank at Central Boulevard
$ Installation of permanent slope protection such as erosion control matting or other
biotechnical methods on all benches and slopes
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Exhibit B
Exhibit B
Project Landscaping Work
Landscaping improvements by American Rivers are proposed in the Lower Reach, Middle
Reach and Upper Reach of the Project. Improvements will be consistent with the Project
descriptions set forth in the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study for the Project
and Addendum 1 thereto, and include all of the following:
● The planting of native wetland forbs, grasses, shrubs and trees within approximately 3.5 acres
along approximately 4,000 linear feet of Marsh Creek, as follows:
$ The planting of riparian trees along the banks, including valley oak, sycamore, live oak,
blue oak, box elder, buckeye, cottonwood and willow.
● The planting of slopes and banks with grassland and scrub species, including creeping
wild rye, California brome, purple needlegrass, dense-flowered lupine, mugwort, common
fiddleneck, elegant clarkia and California poppy.
● The planting of floodplain areas with seasonal wetland species, including creek
clover, Baltic rush and deer sedge.
● The installation of interpretive signs
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Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
Exhibit C
Exhibit C
The following table sets forth descriptions of labor and materials required to complete the
Civil/Earth Work in the Middle Reach and Upper Reach of the Three Creeks Restoration
Project. Costs of the Civil/Earth Work will be shared between District and American Rivers.
Cost shares have been determined for each of the following items. For the purpose of
calculating reimbursable shares to be invoiced during construction, District’s share of costs for
each item will be determined by multiplying the actual cost of the item by the applicable
percentage shown below for that item. The remaining share would be reimbursable by American
Rivers. These cost shares apply only to bid items in quantities that do not exceed the quantities
set forth in the Civil Set.
Example: District will be responsible for 67 percent of the cost of the channel excavation within
the Middle Reach and Upper Reach (Item 10). The remaining share would be reimbursable by
American Rivers.
Item No. Item Description District’s Share (%)
1 Mobilization 35%
2 Traffic Control System 35%
3 Job Site Management 35%
4 Prepare Water Pollution Control Program 35%
5 Temporary Silt Fence 100%
6 Temporary Construction Roadway (Stream Crossing) 100%
7 Remove Concrete 0%
8 Clearing And Grubbing 33%
9 Surplus Soil Placement 25%
10 Channel Excavation 67%
11 Rock Excavation 100%
12 Structure Excavation (Riprap Trench) 100%
13 Structure Excavation (Rock Slope Protection) 100%
14 Site Boulders 0%
15 Rootwad 0%
16 6” Plastic Pipe (Schedule 40) 0%
17 Fiber Rolls 100%
18 Class 2 Aggregate Base 15%
19 Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) 0%
20 Remove Asphalt Concrete Pavement 0%
21 Remove Base And Surfacing 24%
22 Retaining Wall (Soldier Pile Wall) 100%
23 Steel Soldier Pile (W 8 X 24) 100%
24 Steel Soldier Pile (W 10 X 33) 100%
25 Steel Soldier Pile (W 12 X 53) 100%
26 24” Drilled Hole 0%
27 24” Cast-In-Drilled-Hole Concrete Piling 0%
28 Structural Concrete, Bridge Footing 0%
29 Minor Concrete (Minor Structure, Type J Inlet) 100%
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Exhibit C
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30 Furnish Prefabrication Steel Bridge 0%
31 Erect Prefabricated Steel Bridge 0%
32 Remove Pedestrian Barricade (Bollard) 100%
33 Remove Retaining Wall (Wood) 100%
34 12” Plastic Pipe (Storm Drain, HDPE) 0%
35 18” Plastic Pipe (Storm Drain, HDPE) 0%
37 Class 2 Permeable Material 0%
39 Remove Pipe (Storm Drain) 100%
40 Remove Headwall 0%
41 Remove Manhole (Storm Drain) 0%
42 Adjust Manhole To Grade (Storm Drain) 0%
45 Rock Slope Protection (1/2 T, Class VII, Method A) 100%
46 Rock Slope Protection (60 LB, Class II, Method B) 100%
47 Concreted Rock Slope Protection (60 LB, Class II,
Method B) (C
0%
48 Minor Concrete (Bridge Deck) 0%
50 Minor Concrete (Sidewalk) 0%
51 Temporary Fence (Type CL-6) 100%
52 Remove Chain Link Fence 0%
53 Pedestrian Railing 100%
54 Midwest Guardrail System (Wood Post) 100%
Addendum No. 1
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
Mitigated Negative Declaration
The following Addendum has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.
Prepared for:
Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Contact: Claudia Gemberling
(925) 313-2192
and
American Rivers
2150 Allston Way, Suite 320
Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact: John Cain
(510) 809-8010
Prepared by:
Impact Sciences, Inc.
505 14th Street, Suite 1230
Oakland, California 94612
December 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Purpose of Addendum ................................................................................................................. 1
3.0 Project Description ........................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 Environmental Impacts of the Updated Project ..................................................................... 16
5.0 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................... 30
6.0 Supporting Information Sources ............................................................................................... 31
7.0 Addendum Preparers ................................................................................................................. 31
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1 Updated Project Site Plan ............................................................................................................ 5
2 Lower Reach Improvements ....................................................................................................... 8
2A Incorporation of Water Quality Basin and Improvements to Sungold Park ............... 10
3 Middle Reach Improvements .................................................................................................... 12
3A Grifith Parcel Section ........................................................................................................... 14
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project in Brentwood, Contra Costa County is a project
that is jointly proposed by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District (“the District” or “CCCFCWCD”) for flood protection and American Rivers, a national
non-profit organization that protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers and conserves clean
water for people and nature. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub.
Resources Code, Section 21000, et seq.) requires local governments to conduct environmental
review on public and private development projects. On September 27, 2016, the Contra Costa
County Board of Supervisors adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
project (“2016 IS/MND”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016082008) (on file with the District) on the
basis of an Initial Study that was prepared and circulated for 30 days, pursuant to Section 15063
of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15000 et seq.). The
project evaluated included proposed improvements to an approximately 4,000 linear foot
section of Marsh Creek for flood conveyance capacity by widening the channel with a
floodplain and floodplain benches and restoration of native vegetation of the creek banks and
floodplain (“original project”). While the IS/MND was adopted by the County Board of
Supervisors, the proposed project was not approved at that time.
Since then, there have been a few additions to the original project design. These include: (1) the
incorporation of an existing water quality basin adjacent to the lower reach of Marsh Creek and
improvements to the adjacent City of Brentwood Sungold Park, (2) the use of an adjoining
parcel adjacent to the middle reach as a staging area and to place excavated materials, (3) the
construction of a clear-span pedestrian bridge, and (4) the use of temporary creek crossings
during construction (“updated project”). These proposed additions include a total of
approximately 13.45 acres on three parcels that abut the original project area for the evaluation
of the updated project.
2.0 PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM
The purpose of this Addendum is to analyze potential impacts that may result from the
proposed additions to the original project and to document that the 2016 IS/MND for the
original project adequately addresses the potential environmental impacts of the updated
project pursuant to CEQA (Pub. Resources Code, Section 21000, et seq.), and that no subsequent
or supplemental environmental document is required.
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CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b) states that an addendum to an adopted negative declaration
may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the
conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or
negative declaration have occurred.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a) provides guidance in this matter and states that “when an EIR
has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be
prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence
in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of
the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project
is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or Negative
Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not
have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR
was certified as complete or the Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the
following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the
previous EIR or negative declaration;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than
shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible
would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant
effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation
measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from
those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more
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significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to
adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.”
CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(d) provides that the decision-making body shall consider the
addendum in conjunction with the adopted negative declaration prior to making a decision on
the project.
Based on the analysis in this Addendum No. 1, the District concludes that the updated project
would not result in any new significant adverse impacts, nor an increase in the severity of
significant impacts previously identified in the 2016 IS/MND for the original project. Nor would
the updated project require the adoption of any new or considerably different mitigation
measures or alternatives. Therefore, this Addendum No. 1 is the appropriate form of
environmental review required under CEQA and has been prepared to satisfy the requirements
of CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164.
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Summary of the Original Project
The original project is a multi-benefit flood control and creek restoration project to improve
flood conveyance capacity and restore native vegetation along an approximately 4,000 linear
foot section of Marsh Creek which includes widening the channel with a floodplain and
floodplain benches and planting with native vegetation. When implementation is complete, the
project would include up to 1.0 acre of frequently inundated floodplain (seasonal wetland), 1.87
acres of woody riparian vegetation, and 1.87 acres of grasslands and native scrub. The project
would also enhance habitat and recreation within the watershed.
3.2 Proposed Additions to the Original Project
The District and American Rivers propose to update the original project to incorporate an
existing water quality basin and make improvements to the adjacent City of Brentwood
Sungold Park, use an adjoining parcel as a staging area and to place excavated materials,
construct a clear-span pedestrian bridge across Marsh Creek, and to use temporary creek
crossings during construction (Figure 1).
As detailed in Table 1, the amount of excavation has slightly decreased since the original
project due to changes in assumptions regarding how wide the channel could be excavated and
project refinements as the design advanced. In addition, with regard to the proposed project
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additions, about 5,000 cubic yards of material would be excavated to incorporate the water
quality basin. Thus, an increase of 2,000 cubic yards would be excavated as compared to the
original project. A total of approximately 26,000 cubic yards of excavated materials would be
placed on the Griffith parcel under the updated project.
LOWER REACH
(UPRR to Sand Creek)
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(Deer Creek to Sand Creek)
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Trail
Future City Trail*
Existing Sewer
Parcel
CCCFCD Parcel
HCP Setback for buffer
Proposed Retaining Wall
Cross Section
Temp Earthern Crossing
Proposed Floodplain
Proposed Creek Bank
Staging and Stockpile
Area
* - Per City of Brentwood
Parks, Trails & Recreation
Master Plan
Temporary Crossings are
shown schematically. Actual
Crossing locations, number,
and design shall be determined
by contractor and shall adhere
to all applicable permit require-
ments and conditions. Final
temporary crossing plan shall
be approved by the O.R. Prior
to start of construction
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Proposed Project Additions
FIGURE 1
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Table 1
Excavated Fill Material (in cubic yards)
Reach Original Project
Project
Refinements
Proposed Project
Additions Updated Project
Upper Reach 5,500 +5,000 n/a 10,500
Middle Reach 3,500 -1,000 n/a 2,500
Lower Reach 15,000 -7,000 +5,000 13,000
Total Excavation 24,000 -3,000 +5,000 26,000
Source: Walkling, 2017.
(1) Lower Reach - Incorporation of Water Quality Basin
There is an existing 0.7-acre linear water quality/detention basin (Assessor Parcel 017-670-040)
located between Carmel Estates/Sungold Park and Marsh Creek to detain runoff from the
Carmel Estates residential development for treatment before discharge into Marsh Creek
(Figure 2). The detention basin is enclosed on all sides by a fence. This basin would be
incorporated into the project by adding native vegetation including trees and shrubs, creating a
creekside mulch path, removing the fences, and lowering the eastern berm of the basin and
western bank of the creek (Figure 2A). This would allow flood waters from the creek to spill
into the basin as needed. The western fence may be reinstalled along the western length of the
basin. In addition, a new trail, which would also serve as a District maintenance access road,
would be added to the adjacent City of Brentwood Sungold Park (017-670-039, 017-450-065).
Other improvements, such as landscaping and a creek overlook with seating and an interpretive
area, would be added to showcase the environmental benefits of the project (Figure 2A). The
total area of improvements would be approximately 3.25 acres.
(2) Middle Reach – Staging Area and Excavated Material Placement on the Griffith Parcel
The Griffith parcel (also known as DLT Ventures or the Hancock parcel) is a 10.2 acre
undeveloped property located between Sand and Deer Creeks adjacent to the west side of the
middle reach of Marsh Creek (017-110-011) (Figure 3). The Griffith parcel is bounded on the
north, south, and east by channelized creek and to the west by private residential property.
These lands are strictly uplands and are located above the top of bank of all three creeks. The
vacant Griffith parcel would be used as a staging area and the placement of excavated material
(26,000 cubic yards) for the updated project. The excavated material would be spread across the
parcel to elevate the ground surface (Figure 3A).
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(3) Middle Reach – Pedestrian Bridge
The updated project anticipates the pedestrian bridge would be installed just upstream of
Marsh Creek’s confluence with Sand Creek near the northeastern corner of the Griffith parcel
(Figure 3). It is anticipated that the bridge would be 10 feet wide and approximately 100 feet
long and would clear-span the creek (there would be no footings in the creek).
(4) Temporary Creek Crossings
The updated project anticipates up to six temporary creek crossings to facilitate construction
access between the excavation areas on the east side of Marsh Creek and the Griffith parcel on
the west side of Marsh Creek. Temporary creek crossings are proposed across Marsh Creek near
the water quality basin in the lower reach, and across Sand, Marsh and Deer creeks to the
Griffith parcel on the west bank (Figure 1). While Figure 1 shows four crossings locations, the
actual number, locations, and design will be determined by the project contractor.
The creek crossings would be installed by placing a temporary culvert in the channel and then
placing fill (i.e., clean gravel) that is wrapped in geotextile fabric over the culvert. The fabric
would keep the fill separated from the creek environment and would make the removal clean
and quick, as the fill would be kept separate from the creek bed materials. The fill material
utilized would be free of silt or other contaminants. Each culvert could be up to 60 feet in
length. Total area of each crossing would be approximately 2,500 square feet and each crossing
would require approximately 600 cubic yards of fill material. The culverts would extend below
the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) but fill would be expected to remain mostly above.
The creek crossings would be in place only during the grading operations. Upon completion of
grading, the earthen fill, fabric, and pipe would be removed and the original channel conditions
restored. As explained further in Section 4.2 below, any surface flows in these channels at the
time of installation would be uninterrupted and Best Management Practices (BMPs) would be
in place to ensure there is no release of sediment downstream. However, at least one creek
crossing is proposed to remain in place through restoration planting to connect the Griffith
parcel on the west side of Marsh Creek with the east side of the creek.
The proposed additions would not affect the duration of project construction; as with the
original project, the updated project would still be constructed over a period of approximately
two months during the dry season (between April and October) when creek flows are low and
the chance of precipitation is low. Plant restoration would occur afterwards (i.e., November to
February).
Lower Reach Improvements
FIGURE 2
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Incorporation of Water Quality Basin and Improvements to Sungold Park
FIGURE 3
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Middle Reach Improvements
FIGURE 4
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Griffith Parcel Section
FIGURE 5
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ADDITIONS
The 2016 IS/MND evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the original project under
the 17 resource topics included in the CEQA Environmental Checklist. An examination of the
proposed additions shows that the updated project would have the potential to affect the
previous analysis for six of the 17 resource topics. Those six topics include air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise. These six
resource topics are examined further in detail in this Addendum. For the remaining 11 resource
topics (aesthetics, agriculture and forestry resources, hazards and hazardous materials,
hydrology/water quality, land use/planning, mineral resources, population/housing, public
services, recreation, transportation/traffic, utilities/service systems), a brief explanation is
provided below as to why they do not need to be examined in detail.
Aesthetics
Incorporation of the water quality basin, improvements to the adjacent City of Brentwood
Sungold Park, and construction of the pedestrian bridge would not degrade the character of the
project area but instead would enhance the aesthetic quality of the area. As the Griffith parcel is
currently fallow and undeveloped, placing fill onto the parcel would not cause any significant
visual changes. The proposed temporary creek crossings would be in place only during
construction and the original channel conditions would be restored after the work is completed.
Therefore, the updated project would not result in new or more severe aesthetic impacts; no
further discussion in the Addendum is required.
Agriculture and Forestry Resources
The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) identifies the project site as Urban
and Built-Up Land1 (California Department of Conservation 2014) and thus, as with the original
project, the updated project would not result in the conversion of land designated either as
Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to non-agricultural
1 Land occupied by structures with a building density of at least 1 unit to 1.5 acres, or approximately 6 structures to a 10-
acre parcel. This land is used for residential, industrial, commercial, construction, institutional, public administration,
railroad and other transportation yards, cemeteries, airports, golf courses, sanitary landfills, sewage treatment, water
control structures, and other developed purposes.
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use. Therefore, the updated project would not result in new or more significant impacts on
farmland; no further discussion in the Addendum is required.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
According to an EnviroStor database search for known hazardous materials contamination,
conducted on October 10, 2017, the project site is not located on a property associated with a
hazardous site listed under Government Code Section 65962.5, also known as the Cortese List
and thus as with the original project, the updated project would not create a significant hazard
to the public or the environment associated with a hazardous site listed under Government
Code Section 65962.5. Therefore the updated project would not result in new or more significant
impacts related to hazardous materials; no further discussion in the Addendum is required.
Hydrology/Water Quality
Similar to the original project, the updated project would be constructed over a period of
approximately two months during the dry season (between April and October) when creek
flows are low and the chance of precipitation is low. The updated project would be subject to
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, and would be
required to develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The
SWPPP would identify measures (or BMPs) to be implemented during construction activities to
control erosion and release of sediment and other pollutants. The SWPPP would also ensure
that construction activities would not cause an exceedance of the Central Valley Regional Water
Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) water quality standards. The updated project would not
increase the amount of impervious surfaces over what was analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND.
Therefore, the updated project would not increase the volume of runoff. Additionally,
incorporation of the existing water quality basin would improve the water quality of Marsh
Creek. Thus, the updated project would not result in new or more significant impacts related to
hydrology and water quality; no further discussion in the Addendum is required.
Land Use and Planning
According to the City of Brentwood General Plan Land Use Map (2014), Marsh Creek is
mapped as a waterway, Sungold Park is designated as Park (P), and the Griffith parcel and the
area containing the water quality basin are designated as Residential-Low Density (R-LD). The
updated project would not change the existing or the designated land uses of the affected
parcels. Placing excavated fill onto the Griffith parcel would be consistent with the intended
land use of the parcel since it would be utilized for development of low density residential
housing. Utilizing the vacant and developed Griffith parcel as a temporary staging area would
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not result in adverse land use impacts. Thus, the updated project would not result in new or
more significant land use impacts; no further discussion in the Addendum is required.
Mineral Resources
There are no known mineral resources on the additional lands of the updated project site. No
mineral extraction occurs or is known to have occurred on the updated project site. Therefore,
the updated project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to mineral
resources; no further discussion in the Addendum is required.
Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation/Traffic, Utilities/Service
Systems
Incorporation of the water quality basin and the other proposed additions to the original project
would not increase the area population and thus would not result in an increased demand for
parks, public services, utilities, or energy resources nor result in increased traffic. The use of the
Griffith parcel for a staging area and placement of excavated materials would, in fact, reduce
vehicle trips during construction that would have resulted from traveling to a further staging
area or off-hauling of excavated materials under the original project. Thus, the updated project
would not result in new or more significant impacts related to any of these resource areas; no
further discussion in the Addendum is required.
The impacts of the updated project as they relate to air quality, biological resources, cultural
resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise are examined further in
detail below.
4.1 AIR QUALITY
4.1.1 Findings of the Adopted IS/MND
The 2016 IS/MND concluded that with mitigation, the original project would not result in
significant air quality impacts or conflict with existing or future air quality planning efforts as
follows:
Construction emissions associated with excavation activities of approximately 24,000
cubic yards of material and associated off-haul trips for the original project were
determined to be substantially below thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants.
However, construction would result in significant short-term air quality impacts
associated with particulate matter (dust). The 2016 IS/MND includes Mitigation Measure
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AIR-1 to reduce impacts from dust generated by project construction to a less than
significant level.
Due to the size and nature of the original project, the potential was low for community
health risk and hazards from construction-phase emissions of toxic air contaminants
(TACs). However, sensitive receptors such as residences and a daycare center are
located less than 50 feet, therefore the impact from TACs could be potentially significant
and Mitigation Measure AIR-2 was set forth to ensure the impact would be less than
significant. The daycare center has since been closed down and is no longer operating at
this site.
The impact from operational emissions of the original project would be less than
significant as the land use would remain the same and minimal vehicle trips would be
added related to monitoring and maintenance activities.
Construction and operation would not cause or be affected by odors with incorporation
of Mitigation Measure AIR-1 and AIR-2.
Increases in temporary and long-term air pollutant emissions due to the original project
would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any of the pollutants for
which the project region is in nonattainment status for federal or state ambient air
quality standards with incorporation of Mitigation Measure AIR-1 and AIR-2.
4.1.2 Impact Analysis of Updated Project
The updated project would result in excavation of approximately 26,000 cubic yards of material,
2,000 cubic yards more than the original project. The original project planned for off-hauling the
excavated materials approximately 5 miles off-site to the Dutch Slough project site in Oakley,
but instead would be placed onto the adjacent Griffith parcel for the updated project.
Construction Phase Impacts
As stated above, the 2016 IS/MND found that construction phase emissions of the original
project would be substantially below thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants. Due to
the size and nature of the proposed small pedestrian bridge and up to six temporary creek
crossings as well as the placement of excavated materials on Griffith parcel, the incremental
emissions from additional construction activities would not be substantial enough to increase
the total criteria pollutant emissions such that they would exceed the thresholds of significance
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for criteria pollutants. Additionally, the 2016 IS/MND analysis of construction emissions
included emissions that would be generated from the hauling of excavated materials to a site 5
miles away. With the updated project, even though an additional 2,000 cubic yards of materials
would be excavated, instead of being off-hauled, all of the excavated materials would be
deposited onto the adjacent Griffith parcel. Thus, the incremental emissions from additional
excavation and ground disturbance would be offset by the elimination of off-hauling trips.
As with the original project, due to the scale and short duration of construction activities, there
would be a low community health risk and hazard from construction-phase emissions of TACs
associated with the updated project. However due to the proximity of sensitive receptors
(residences) near the water quality basin and park improvement sites, Mitigation Measure AIR-
2 would be implemented to ensure the impact would be less than significant.
In summary, the updated project would not substantially increase construction phase air
quality impacts above what was analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND and the same mitigation
measures would be implemented to ensure that the impact from the construction of the
updated project would be less than significant.
Operational Impacts
Similar to the original project, the updated project would result in no change in land use and no
significant permanent increase in vehicle trips. Therefore, similar to the conclusions of the 2016
IS/MND, operational emissions associated with the updated project would not change
substantially from existing conditions, and would not exceed the applicable BAAQMD
thresholds of significance for operational emissions. The impact from air pollutant emissions
during operation would be less than significant.
Finding: The potential impacts of the updated project related to air quality would be similar to
those analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND and no new or substantially increased substantially
significant impacts would result. Thus, similar to the original project, the updated project
would implement the mitigation measures for the original project to ensure construction-related
impacts are reduced to a less-than-significant level. No new mitigation is required.
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4.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
4.2.1 Findings of the Adopted IS/MND
The 2016 IS/MND concluded that with mitigation, the original project impacts would result in
less-than-significant impacts on biological resources as follows:
No special-status plant species are expected to occur on the project site due to the level
of disturbance, the types of soils, lack of suitable habitat or substrate, and geographic
isolation from known populations, and therefore, the impact was found to be less than
significant.
The potential exists for nine special-status wildlife species to occur on the project site
and numerous other bird species that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(MBTA) and California Fish and Game Code (CFGC) to be present – silvery legless
lizard, California red-legged frog, Pacific (western) pond turtle, Chinook salmon,
steelhead (Central Valley distinct population segment [DPS]), burrowing owl, white-
tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, Swainson’s hawk, and many other migratory bird species .
Implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-2, and BIO-3 would reduce impacts
to a less-than-significant level.
Impact on sensitive natural communities and riparian habitat would be less than
significant.
Marsh Creek is expected to qualify as a water of the U.S. and a water of the State. Thus,
impacts would result to jurisdictional waters and Mitigation Measure BIO-4 would be
implemented to reduce the impact to less than significant.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-2 would ensure that temporary impacts to
wildlife movement would be less than significant.
Would not conflict with local policies, ordinances protecting biological resources, or
provisions of an adopted HCP/NCCP.
4.2.2 Impact Analysis of Updated Project
The updated project would have similar impacts as the original project. In August 2017, Wood
Biological Consulting performed a site reconnaissance survey of the additional areas of
disturbance for the updated project, including the water quality basin, the area where there
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would be improvements to Sungold Park, and the Griffith parcel as summarized below. The
survey report is on file with the District.
Special-Status Plant Species
The survey report concluded that there was potential of occurrence for two additional special-
status plant species based on an updated search of the California Natural Diversity Database
(CNDDB). Similar to the conclusions of the 2016 IS/MND, the survey report concluded that the
presence of all special‐status plants can be ruled out due to a lack of suitable habitat or
substrate, geographic isolation from known populations, or the fact that they would have been
detectable during the survey performed. Therefore, as with the original project, the updated
project would not result in an impact on special-status plant species.
Special-Status Wildlife Species
The survey report concluded that there was potential of occurrence for five additional special-
status wildlife species based on an updated search of the CNDDB. Similar to the conclusions of
the 2016 IS/MND, implementation of the updated project could affect four federally and/or state
listed, candidate or fully protected wildlife species including California red‐legged frog, Central
Valley steelhead, Swainson’s hawk, and white‐tailed kite, and five special‐status wildlife
species, including burrowing owl, Chinook salmon, loggerhead shrike, Pacific pond turtle, and
silvery legless lizard. Mitigation Measures BIO-1 through BIO-3 in the 2016 IS/MND would still
apply to the updated project to reduce the impact to a less-than-significant level.
Jurisdictional Waters
As noted in the 2016 IS/MND, Marsh Creek is expected to qualify as a water of the U.S. and a
water of the State and some of the modifications to Marsh Creek would affect jurisdictional
waters. Mitigation Measure BIO-4 is set forth to minimize the impact. Incorporation of the water
quality basin would not involve work in an area involving jurisdictional waters. The pedestrian
bridge would not impact the creek below the OHWM and it is anticipated that jurisdictional
waters would not be affected by the future bridge as it would be clear-span. Placement of
excavated materials on the Griffith parcel and using the parcel as a staging area would also not
affect jurisdictional waters. Work in the stream channel to install temporary creek crossings
could still result in a potential significant impact to jurisdictional waters. Similar to the original
project, Mitigation Measure BIO-4 would be implemented to ensure impacts to jurisdictional
waters would be reduced to a less-than-significant level.
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Wildlife Corridors
The 2016 IS/MND evaluated the potential for the original project to affect wildlife movement,
including the potential effects of work in the creek channel on fish movement. The culverts for
the proposed temporary land bridges would be positioned in the active channel. However, to
maintain channel flows, similar to the original project, Mitigation Measure BIO-4 will be
implemented which requires construction in the active channels to be restricted to the dry
season (April 15 through October 15). Thus, the culverts for the temporary creek crossings
would be installed during the dry season when there are no or low flows and the impact on
migratory fish would be less than significant. Furthermore, Mitigation Measure BIO-4 requires
all work within the stream channel to be subject to BMPs, which would ensure there would be
no release of sediment downstream.
Other Biological Resources
Due to the nature of the proposed project additions, the conclusions of the 2016 IS/MND would
remain the same for the updated project in regards to sensitive natural communities, local
policies or ordinances, and adopted HCP/NCCP. All impacts would be less than significant or
less than significant with implementation of applicable mitigation measures found in the 2016
IS/MND.
Finding: The potential impacts of the updated project on biological resources would be the
same as those analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND. As with the original project, the mitigation
measures listed in the 2016 IS/MND would be implemented to ensure impacts would be less
than significant. Therefore, no new or substantially increased significant impacts would result
from the updated project beyond those discussed in the 2016 IS/MND. No new mitigation is
required.
4.3 CULTURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
4.3.1 Findings of the Adopted IS/MND
The 2016 IS/MND concluded that with mitigation, the original project would not result in
significant impacts on cultural resources as follows:
The original project does not contain any historical resources.
With regard to archaeological resources, no recorded archaeological resources are
known from the project area and there is no evidence of prehistoric, historic deposits, or
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prehistoric cultural soils on the project site. However, the banks of Marsh Creek and
areas immediately adjacent to Marsh Creek are considered sensitive for prehistoric
archaeological deposits and human remains. Thus, Mitigation Measure CUL-1 was set
forth to reduce the impacts to unknown historic and prehistoric archaeological resources
and human remains to a less than-significant level.
Excavation on the project site could potentially unearth and inadvertently damage
paleontological resources. Mitigation Measure CUL-2 was set forth to reduce the impact
on paleontological resources to a less-than-significant level.
No known tribal cultural resources were identified through contacts with the Native
American tribes identified by Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and that
with implementation of Mitigation Measures CUL-1 and CUL-2, the original project
would not affect any unknown tribal cultural resources in the area and therefore, the
impact was less than significant.
4.3.2 Impact Analysis of Updated Project
The updated project includes the addition of 13.45 acres of land that abut the original project
footprint. William Self Associates (WSA) Staff Archaeologist Patrick Zingerella conducted a
pedestrian archaeological examination of the additional areas affected by the updated project
on August 28, 2017 (WSA 2017). The survey report is on file with the District. There are no
structures on the additional project lands. Therefore, there is no potential for the updated
project to affect historic resources. No prehistoric or historic deposits were observed and no
evidence of prehistoric cultural soils (midden) was observed during the archaeological survey.
Therefore, as with the original project, there would be no significant impacts on any known
archaeological resources due to the updated project. However, there would still be a potential to
encounter buried archaeological resources or human remains during excavation and grading
and Mitigation Measure CUL-1 would apply to the updated project to avoid a significant
impact on any resources that are encountered.
The District will need to obtain a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and
other applicable agencies for work within the creek. As part of the review process, the USACE
consults with applicable federal agencies. In conjunction with consultation with the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, the SHPO recommended to the USACE to prepare a monitoring and post-
review discovery treatment plan consistent with 36 CFR 800.13(a). Mitigation Measure CUL-1
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required initial monitoring by a qualified archaeologist to determine an appropriate level of
monitoring for the duration of the project. Since receiving the response from the SHPO
requesting a monitoring and post-review discovery treatment plan, Mitigation Measure CUL-1
has been updated to be consistent with the direction provided by the SHPO. The updated
Mitigation Measure CUL-1 is presented below with the new text added to the mitigation
measure shown in double underline and deleted text shown in strikethrough. In addition,
Mitigation Measure CUL-2 would apply to the updated project to avoid a significant impact on
any paleontological resources that are encountered. Therefore, the updated project would not
significantly impact any known or unknown cultural resources in the area, including tribal
cultural resources, and there would be a less than significant impact.
Updated Mitigation Measure CUL-1:
To manage any discoveries during construction, all construction crew workers
shall following the procedures detailed in the Monitoring and Post Review
Discovery Treatment Plan for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project,
Contra Costa County, California.
This document includes provisions for crew training, determines an appropriate
level of monitoring for the duration of the project, describes the identification of
archaeological resources, and the protocols to follow in the case of accidental
discoveries.
Crew training, initial monitoring by a qualified archaeologist to determine an
appropriate level of monitoring for the duration of the project, and additional
spot checks pending the results of the initial monitoring shall be conducted prior
to and during ground disturbing activities.
A qualified archaeologist shall be present on the project site to monitor ground
disturbing activities and inspect excavated soils to identify any cultural resources
and human remains as deemed appropriate by the qualified archaeologist.
All construction crew workers shall attend a training session led by a qualified
archaeologist that discusses (1) the reasons for archaeological resource
monitoring; (2) regulatory policies protecting resources and human remains; (3)
basic identification of archaeological resources; and (4) the protocol to follow in
case of a discovery of such resources.
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In accordance with CEQA Guideline §15064.5 (f), should any previously
unknown historic or prehistoric resources, including but not limited to charcoal,
obsidian or chert flakes, grinding bowls, shell fragments, bone, pockets of dark,
friable soils, glass, metal, ceramics, wood, privies, trash deposits or similar
debris, be discovered during ground disturbing activities, work within 25 feet of
these materials should be stopped until a qualified professional archaeologist has
an opportunity to evaluate the potential significance of the find and to consult
with the lead agency about what appropriate mitigation would be appropriate to
protect the resource.
In the event that human remains, or possible human remains, are encountered
during project-related ground disturbance, in any location other than a dedicated
cemetery, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any
nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the coroner of
the county in which the human remains are discovered has determined, that the
remains are not subject to the provisions of Section 27492 of the Government
Code or any other related provisions of law concerning investigation of the
circumstances, manner and cause of death, and the recommendations concerning
treatment and disposition of the human remains have been made to the person
responsible for the excavation, or to his or her authorized representative, in the
manner provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
The County Coroner, upon recognizing the remains as being of Native American
origin, is responsible to contact the NAHC within 24 hours. The Commission has
various powers and duties, including the appointment of a Most Likely
Descendant (MLD) to the project. The MLD, or in lieu of the MLD, and the
NAHC, have the responsibility to provide guidance as to the ultimate disposition
of any Native American remains.
Finding: The potential impacts of the updated project on cultural resources would be the same
as those analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND, because similar to the original project, the updated
project site has no structures that would be considered historic. The site is considered sensitive
for archaeological resources due to its location along Marsh, Sand, and Deer Creeks. As with the
original project, the mitigation measures listed above would be implemented to avoid
significant impacts on previously unknown archaeological resources, human remains, and
paleontological resources encountered during construction. With implementation of mitigation
measures above, the updated project would not affect any known tribal cultural resources.
Therefore, no new or substantially increased significant impacts on cultural and paleontological
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resources would result from the updated project beyond those discussed in the 2016 IS/MND.
No new mitigation is required.
4.4 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
4.4.1 Findings of the Adopted IS/MND
The 2016 IS/MND concluded that with mitigation, the original project would not result in
significant impacts related to geology and soils as follows:
Although the project site lies within a seismically active region, there are no known
active faults crossing the project site and the site is not located within an Earthquake
Fault Zone. Therefore, ground rupture is unlikely at the project site and the impact
would be less than significant.
The project site could experience ground shaking due to an earthquake of moderate to
high magnitude generated within the San Francisco Bay Region and there could be a
potentially significant impact. Implementation of Mitigation Measure GEO-1 would
reduce the potential for slope deformation in the event of an earthquake and a less than
significant impact from seismic ground shaking would occur. Implementation of
Mitigation Measure GEO-1 would also ensure that the impact from expansive soils
would be less than significant.
Impact from liquefaction would be less than significant and no impact from landsides
would occur.
Potential soil erosion from construction activities would be controlled with compliance
of the NPDES related to construction site runoff and therefore impacts would be less
than significant. Further, erosion would be reduced following project completion due to
project improvements such as restoration planting of the creek and water quality basin
and therefore would be less than significant. The 2016 IS/MND found that the project
site is not underlain by unstable soils and the impact would be less than significant.
No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems are included in the original
project, and there would be no impact.
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4.4.2 Impact Analysis of Updated Project
Similar to the original project, the updated project would implement Mitigation Measure GEO-
1, which would require all proposed improvements included in the updated project to be
constructed in compliance with recommendations specified in Section 3.3 of the Geotechnical
Report (ENGEO 2015; on file with the District). Implementation of Mitigation Measure GEO-1
would reduce impacts from seismic ground shaking and expansive soils to a less than
significant level. As mentioned above, a SWPPP would be implemented which would include
BMPs to control erosion and release of sediment and other pollutants from the project
additions. Thus, similar to the conclusions of the 2016 IS/MND, the impact related to soil
erosion during construction would be less than significant. All other impacts, similar to the
conclusions of the 2016 IS/MND, would be less than significant.
Finding: The potential impacts of the updated project related to geology and soils would be the
same as those analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND for the original project. The impacts would be less
than significant with the implementation of the recommendations specified in Mitigation
Measure GEO-1. Therefore, no new or substantially increased significant impacts would result
from the updated project beyond those discussed in the 2016 IS/MND. No new mitigation is
required.
4.5 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
4.5.1 Findings of the Adopted IS/MND
The 2016 IS/MND concluded that the original project would not result in significant impacts
related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as follows:
Estimation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operation of construction
equipment and from construction worker vehicles and haul truck trips would generate
approximately 44.6 MTCO2e during construction, which would not result in a significant
impact in global climate change.
The number of periodic vehicle trips for monitoring the success of the restoration
plantings and long-term creek maintenance would be minimal and would not
substantially increase operational GHG emissions and therefore impacts would be less
than significant.
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4.5.2 Impact Analysis of Updated Project
Construction of the updated project would slightly increase GHG emissions above what was
analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND due to additional excavation and grading to incorporate the water
quality basin, improvements to Sungold Park, construction of a pedestrian bridge, and the
installation of up to six temporary creek crossings. However, GHG emissions would also
decrease as the excavated materials would be placed on the adjacent Griffith parcel and the
initially planned 5-mile off-haul trips would be eliminated. Therefore, similar to the conclusions
of the 2016 IS/MND, the impact of the updated project’s construction-phase GHG emissions
would remain less than significant. The impact from operational emissions of the updated
project would also remain unchanged from the previous analysis and would be less than
significant.
Findings: The potential impacts of the updated project-related to GHG emissions are similar to
those analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND. As with the original project, all impacts from GHG
emissions would be less than significant. Therefore, no new or substantially increased
significant impacts would result from the updated project beyond those discussed in the 2016
IS/MND. No new mitigation is required.
4.6 NOISE
4.6.1 Findings of the Adopted IS/MND
The 2016 IS/MND concluded that with mitigation, the original project would not result in
significant impacts related to noise and vibration as follows:
Noise from construction equipment could impact the surrounding residences, school
and daycare center, and park facilities that are located less than 50 feet from various
work areas along the creek section. The daycare center located adjacent to the project site
has since been closed down. With implementation of Mitigation Measure NOISE-1,
which requires compliance with the Brentwood Noise Ordinance and limits construction
activities to daytime hours, the impact would be less than significant.
Due to the nature of construction activities and the distance to the nearby receptors, the
impact from construction phase groundborne vibration would be less than significant.
There would be no increase in operational noise in the project area due to the original
project and a less-than-significant impact would occur.
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The original project is not located within two miles of any public airport or private
airstrip and would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive
noise levels.
4.6.2 Impact Analysis of Updated Project
Construction Noise Impacts
Construction noise due to the updated project would slightly increase above what was analyzed
in the 2016 IS/MND due to additional excavation and grading to incorporate the water quality
basin, improvements to Sungold Park, construction of a pedestrian bridge, the installation of up
to six temporary creek crossings, and the hauling of excavated materials to the Griffith parcel.
However, the noise increase would be minimal and would not significantly increase noise levels
above what was analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND. Furthermore, the updated project would
implement Mitigation Measure NOISE-1, and the impact from construction noise would remain
less than significant.
Similar to the original project, the updated project would not require pile-driving, blasting, or
other activities that could cause substantial groundborne vibration. Haul trucks could result in
some level of vibration while hauling materials to the Griffith parcel. However, the trucks
would not travel outside the project site on roadways that are adjacent to sensitive receptors.
Thus, similar to the conclusions of the 2016 IS/MND, the updated project would result in a less-
than-significant impact from groundborne vibrations.
Operational Noise Impacts
Impacts from operational noise of the updated project would remain the same as with the
original project and a less-than-significant impact would occur.
Finding: The potential noise impacts of the updated project are similar to those analyzed in the
2016 IS/MND for the original project. For reasons stated above, the updated project’s potential
impacts related to noise would be less than significant with mitigation measures incorporated.
Therefore, no new or substantially increased significant impacts would result from the updated
project beyond those discussed in the 2016 IS/MND. No new mitigation is required.
5.0 CONCLUSION
Based on the above analysis and discussion, no substantive revisions are needed to the 2016
IS/MND, because no new significant impacts or impacts of substantially greater severity would
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result from the construction and operation of the updated project. Furthermore, there have been
no changes in circumstances in the project area that would result in new significant
environmental impacts or substantially more severe impacts; and no new information has come
to light that would indicate the potential for new significant impacts or substantially more
severe impacts than were analyzed in the 2016 IS/MND. Therefore, no further evaluation is
required, and no Subsequent EIR is needed pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
and an Addendum to an adopted negative declaration has therefore appropriately been
prepared, pursuant to Section 15164.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15164(c), this Addendum will not be circulated for public
review, but will be included in the public record file for the project approval.
6.0 SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES
City of Brentwood. 2014. General Plan, Land Use Map.
ENGEO. 2015. Geotechnical Exploration Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project, Brentwood.
May 15.ENGEO
Impact Sciences. 2016. Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project Initial Study/MND, SCH#
2016082008 August.
Walkling, Rich (Planning Director, Restoration Design Group). Personal communication with
Angela Pan (Impact Sciences). November 29, 2017.
Wood Biological Consulting. 2017. Biological Resource Assessment for the Three Creeks
Restoration Project at Marsh Creek. February 9, 2016, revised June 9, 2016, revise d
August 8, 2017.
WSA. 2017. Addendum to the Cultural Resources Assessment Report for the Three Creeks
Parkway Restoration Project. September.
7.0 ADDENDUM PREPARERS
Impact Sciences, Inc.
Principal: Shabnam Barati, Ph.D.
Project Manager: Angela Pan
Air Quality and GHG Analyst: Jared Jerome
Publications: Van Hoang
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADDENDUM FINDINGS
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT
The following information is added to the previously adopted IS/MND and is presented
to comply with Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines for the IS/MND:
1. Environmental Effect: Modifications to the proposed project as described in this
Addendum are minor technical changes or additions to the project and, based on
the analysis in the Addendum, including the analysis of Air Quality, Biological
Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Noise impact, will not result in any additional environmental effects not
previously discussed.
Findings: There are no significant environmental impacts associated with the
minor technical changes or additions for the proposed activity for which this
Addendum was prepared.
2. Statement of Facts:
a. The updated project to be developed pursuant to this Addendum to the
IS/MND for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project is substantially
similar to the original project analyzed in the IS/MND.
b. The IS/MND for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project consists of the
IS/MND, comments received, responses to the comments raised, and this
Addendum. The IS/MND was completed in compliance with CEQA.
c. There are no substantial changes in the updated project, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (a)(1), that require major revisions of the IS/MND
due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
The updated project is substantially similar to the original project analyzed in
the MND.
d. There are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances, pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (a)(2), under which the updated project is
undertaken which require major revisions of the previous IS/MND due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase
in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Those
circumstances remain substantially similar to the circumstances analyzed in
the IS/MND.
e. There is no new information of substantial importance, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (a)(3), which shows that the updated project will
have one or more significant effects not previously discussed in the IS/MND.
f. None of the conditions calling for the preparation of a subsequent or
supplemental EIR have occurred (see items 1 c - e above). Therefore, it is
appropriate to adopt this Addendum to the IS/MND to make the minor
technical changes and additions discussed in the Addendum (CEQA
Guidelines 15164). This Addendum shall be considered along with the
IS/MND prior to the Board of Supervisors making a decision on the minor
technical changes or additions to the project, and in considering these
changes or additions, the Board is considering the identical or substantially
similar underlying project.
The findings are supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record and are
based on the IS/MND for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project, which was
subject to public review.
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(d), the County Board of
Supervisors shall consider this Addendum along with the IS/MND prior to making a
decision on the project. According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c) an Addendum
does not require circulation for public review but can be included in or attached to the
Final IS/MND. This Addendum is attached to the Final IS/MND for the Three Creeks
Parkway Restoration Project (CP# 16-39; SCH# 2016082008).
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4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that a Lead Agency establish a program to
monitor and report on mitigation measures adopted as part of the environmental review process to avoid
or reduce the severity and magnitude of potentially significant environmental impacts associated with
project implementation. CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (a) (1)) requires that a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) be adopted at the time that the public agency determines to
approve a project for which an EIR or a Negative Declaration (ND) has been prepared, to ensure that
mitigation measures identified in the EIR or ND are fully implemented.
The MMRP for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration project is presented in Table 4.0-1, Mitigation and
Monitoring Reporting Program. Table 4.0-1 includes the full text of project-specific mitigation measures
identified in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum No. 1. The MMRP
describes implementation and monitoring procedures, responsibilities, and timing for each mitigation
measure, including:
Number: Identifies the number of the mitigation measure.
Mitigation Measure: Provides full text of the mitigation measure as provided in the final Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum No. 1.
Monitoring/Reporting Action(s): Designates responsibility for implementation of the mitigation measure
and when appropriate, summarizes the steps to be taken to implement the measure.
Mitigation Timing: Identifies the stage of the project during which the mitigation action will be taken.
Monitoring Schedule: Specifies procedures for documenting and reporting mitigation implementation.
The Contra Cost County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and American Rivers may
modify the means by which a mitigation measure will be implemented, as long as the alternative means
ensure compliance during project implementation. The responsibilities of mitigation implementation,
monitoring, and reporting extend to several district departments and offices. The manager or department
lead of the identified unit or department will be directly responsible for ensuring the responsible party
complies with the mitigation. The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is
responsible for the overall administration of the program and for assisting relevant departments and
project managers in their oversight and reporting responsibilities. The Contra Costa County Flood
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Control and Water Conservation District is also responsible for ensuring the relevant parties understand
their charge and complete the required procedures accurately and on schedule.
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Table 1
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Number Mitigation Measure
Monitoring/Reporting
Action(s)
Mitigation
Timing
Monitoring
Schedule
AIR QUALITY
AIR-1: The construction contractor(s) shall implement the following BMPs
during project construction:
All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil
stockpiles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be
watered two times per day.
All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off -
site shall be covered.
All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be
removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per
day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be
completed as soon as possible and feasible.
Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off
when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to five
minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control
measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations
[CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at
all access points.
All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned
in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment
shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Include in construction
contract(s)
Monitor
compliance
during
construction
Confirm and
document during
construction
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Monitoring/Reporting
Action(s)
Mitigation
Timing
Monitoring
Schedule
running in proper condition prior to operation.
Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person
to contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This
person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The
Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations.
AIR-2: All diesel-powered off-road equipment larger than 50 horsepower and
operating on the site for more than two days continuously during the
duration of construction shall, at a minimum, meet U.S. EPA emissions
standards for Tier 2 engines or equivalent.
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Include requirement in
construction contract(s)
During
construction
Confirm and
document during
construction
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
BIO-1: To avoid and minimize impacts to California red-legged frog, Pacific
(Western) pond turtle, and silvery legless lizard during construction
activities, the project will implement the following measures:
1. Coverage under the HCP/NCCP. The project proponent shall apply
for coverage under the HCP/NCCP. Participation in the
HCP/NCCP, including implementation of appropriate avoidance
and minimization measures and payment of applicable fees would
provide the project proponent with incidental take coverage for
California red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond turtle, and silvery
legless lizard.
2. Seasonal Avoidance. If required by the Streambed Alteration
Agreement or Water Quality Certification, work shall be limited to
the dry season, from April 15 to October 15.
3. Minimize Nighttime Work. If required by the Streambed Alteration
Agreement or Water Quality Certification, nighttime construction
shall be restricted to avoid effects on nocturnally active species such
as California red-legged frog.
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
File application, obtain
HCP/NCCP coverage, and
implement measures by
including them in the
construction contract(s)
Prior to start
and during
construction
Confirm and
document during
construction
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Schedule
4. Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the commencement of
construction activities, a qualified biologist shall present an
environmental awareness program to all construction personnel
working on site. At a minimum the training should include a
description of special-status species that could be encountered, their
habitats, regulatory status, protective measures, work boundaries,
lines of communication, reporting requirements, and the
implications of violations of applicable laws.
5. Wildlife Exclusion Fencing. Prior to the start of construction,
wildlife exclusion fencing (WEF) shall be installed as warranted and
consistent with the HCP/NCCP to isolate the work area from any
habitats potentially supporting special-status animals or through
which such species may move. The final project plans shall indicate
where and how the WEF is to be installed. The bid solicitation
package special provisions shall provide further instructions to the
contractor about acceptable fencing locations and materials. The
fencing shall remain throughout the duration of the work activities,
be regularly inspected and properly maintained by the contractor.
Fencing and stakes shall be completely removed following project
completion.
6. Best Management Practices (BMPs). Prior to the initiation of work,
BMPs shall be in place to prevent the release of any pollutants or
sediment into the creek, storm drains, or tributaries; all BMPs shall
be properly maintained. Leaks, drips, and spills of hydraulic fluid,
oil, or fuel from construction equipment shall be promptly cleaned
up to prevent contamination of water ways. All workers shall be
properly trained regarding the importance of preventing and
cleaning up spills of contaminants. Protective measures should
include, at a minimum: No discharge of pollutants from vehicle and
equipment cleaning should be allowed into any storm drains or
watercourses.
a. Spill containment kits should be maintained onsite at all times
during construction operations and/or staging or fueling of
equipment.
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b. Coir rolls or straw wattles should be installed along or at the
base of slopes during construction to capture sediment.
7. Erosion Control. Graded areas shall be protected from erosion using
a combination of silt fences, fiber rolls along toes of slopes or along
edges of designated staging areas, and erosion control netting (such
as jute or coir) as appropriate on sloped areas.
8. Construction Site Restrictions. The following site restrictions shall
be implemented to avoid adversely affecting sensitive habitats and
harm or harassment to listed species:
a. Any fill material shall be certified to be non-toxic and weed
free.
b. All food and food-related trash items shall be enclosed in
sealed trash containers and removed completely from the site at
the end of each day.
c. No pets from project personnel shall be allowed anywhere in
the project site during construction.
d. No firearms shall be allowed on the project site except for those
carried by authorized security personnel, or local, State or
Federal law enforcement officials.
e. All equipment shall be maintained such that there are no leaks
of automotive fluids such as gasoline, oils or solvents and a
Spill Response Plan shall be prepared. Hazardous materials
such as fuels, oils, solvents, etc. shall be stored in sealable
containers in a designated location that is isolated from
wetlands and aquatic habitats.
f. Servicing of vehicles and construction equipment including
fueling, cleaning, and maintenance should occur only at sites
isolated from any aquatic habitat unless separated by
topographic or drainage barrier or unless it is an already
existing gas station. Staging areas may occur closer to the
project activities as required.
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9. Proper Use of Erosion Control Devices. Plastic mono-filament
netting (e.g., that used with erosion control matting) or s imilar
material shall not be used within the project area; wildlife can
become entangled or trapped in such non-biodegradable materials.
Acceptable substitutes include coconut coir matting, tackified
hydroseeding, blown straw, or other organic mulching material.
10. Protocol for Species Observation – Pacific (Western) pond turtle and
silvery legless lizard. If a Pacific (Western) pond turtle or silvery
legless lizard is encountered in the project site, work in the area of
the finding must cease immediately until the animal either moves
out of harm’s way of its own accord or is safely relocated well
upstream or downstream of the project site. Only a qualified
biologist with a scientific collection permit issued by the CDFW may
handle and relocate Pacific (Western) pond turtle or silvery legless
lizard. Any sightings and relocation of Pacific (Western) pond turtle
and silvery legless lizard should be reported to the CDFW and the
CNDDB.
BIO-2: To minimize and avoid impacts to Chinook salmon and steelhead, the
following measures will be implemented:
1. Seasonal Avoidance. In-stream work shall be limited to June 1 to
October 31.
2. In-Stream Activities: If in-stream construction or dewatering is
required, the following precautionary measures should be
implemented:
a. A preconstruction survey of the aquatic environment shall be
performed by a qualified biologist.
b. A qualified biologist shall present an environmental awareness
program working on site.
c. A qualified biologist should monitor all in-stream activities.
d. If dewatering is proposed, a qualified biologist should monitor
the installation of coffer dams. During dewatering, a qualified
biologist should check for stranded aquatic wildlife.
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Dewatering pumps must be fitted with intake screens with a
mesh no greater than 5 mm (0.2 in) and BMPs will be installed
to minimize sediment transport during installation of coffer
dams.
e. Native species (non-special-status fish species) should be
relocated upstream or downstream of the cofferdams by a
permitted biologist. Non-native species should be euthanized
in accordance with the guidance of the CDFW. All wildlife
encounters should be documented and reported to the CDFW.
If listed salmonids are present, the NMFS shall be consulted to
determine the appropriate measures to ensure conformance
with ESA.
BIO-3: In order to avoid impacts to nesting Swainson’s hawk, white-tailed kite,
burrowing owl, loggerhead shrike, and other bird species protected
under the MBTA and CFGC during project implementation, the
measures outlined below shall be implemented.
1. Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the commencement of
construction activities, a qualified biologist shall present an
environmental awareness program to all construction personnel
working on site. At a minimum the training shall include a
description of special-status species that could be encountered, their
habitats, regulatory status, protective measures, work boundaries,
lines of communication, reporting requirements, and the
implications of violations of applicable laws.
2. Swainson’s hawk is a federally listed threatened species and is
covered under the HCP/NCCP. Nonetheless, every effort should be
made to ensure that no take of Swainson’s hawk occurs. Therefore,
the measures outlined below should be implemented.
a. The project proponent should apply for coverage under the
HCP/NCCP. Participation in the HCP/NCCP would provide
the applicant with incidental take coverage for Swainson’s
hawk and satisfy any requirements for mitigation for loss of
habitat.
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Conservation District
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and during
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b. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season
(March 15-September 15), a qualified biologist shall conduct a
preconstruction survey no more than one month prior to
construction to determine if there are any active Swainson’s
hawk nests within 305 meters (1,000 feet) of the project site.
c. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further
action is needed.
d. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the measures
outlined below shall be followed.
Construction activities are not permitted within 305 meters
(1,000 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent nest
abandonment. However, if site-specific conditions or the
nature of the activity warrant a small buffer, a qualified
biologist should coordinate with CDFW and USFWS to
determine the appropriate buffer size.
Construction activities may proceed prior to September 15
if the young Swainson’s hawks have fledged, as
determined by a qualified biologist.
3. White-tailed kite is a state-listed fully protected species; it is not
covered under the HCP/NCCP and incidental take of the species is
not allowed. To ensure that no take of white-tailed kite or other
migratory raptors occurs, the measures outlined below shall be
implemented.
a. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season
(February 1-August 31), a qualified biologist shall conduct a
preconstruction survey no more than two weeks prior to
construction to determine if there are any active nests of white-
tailed kite or other migratory raptors within 76 meters (250 feet)
of the project site.
b. Prior to the removal or significant pruning of any trees, they
shall be inspected by a qualified biologist for the presence of
raptor nests. This is required during both the breeding season
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and non-breeding season. If a suspected raptor nest is
discovered, the CDFW shall be notified. Pursuant to CFGC
Section 3503.5, raptor nests, whether or not they are occupied,
may not be removed until approval is granted by the CDFW.
c. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further
action is needed.
d. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the measures
outlined below shall be implemented.
Construction activities are not permitted within 76 meter
(250 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent nest
abandonment. However, if site-specific conditions or the
nature of the activity warrant a small buffer, a qualified
biologist should coordinate with the CDFW and/or USFWS
to determine the appropriate buffer size. Nest monitoring
may be warranted for activities that would occur within a
smaller buffer.
Construction activities may proceed prior to August 31 if
the young white-tailed kites or other raptor species have
fledged, as determined by a qualified biologist.
4. Burrowing owl is a State species of special concern and a covered
species under the HCP/NCCP. To ensure that no take of burrowing
owl occurs, the measures outlined below shall be implemented.
a. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season
(February 1-August 31), a CDFW-approved biologist shall
conduct a preconstruction survey of all suitable burrowing owl
habitat that would be affected by the project. The survey shall
be performed no more than 30 days prior to construction to
determine if there are any active nests of burrowing owl within
153 m (500 ft) of the project site, access permitting.
b. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further
action is needed.
c. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the measures
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outlined below shall be implemented.
If an occupied burrowing owl nest site is present within
the limits of work, construction may not proceed. The
taking of burrowing owls or occupied nests is proh ibited
under CFGC. Nest sites must be flagged and protected by a
designated disturbance-free buffer zone of at least 76
meters (250 feet).
Construction activities are not permitted within 76 meters
(250 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent nest
abandonment.
Construction may proceed if a qualified biologist monitors
the nest and determines that the adults have not begun
egg-laying and incubation or that the juveniles have
fledged.
Burrowing owls may be passively excluded from occupied
burrows outside of the breeding season (i.e., September 1-
January 31), in consultation with the CDFW. All owls
should be passively excluded from burrows within 49
meters (160 feet) of the work site. Passive exclusion is
achieved by installing one-way doors in the burrow
entrances. Doors should be in place for at least 48 hours
and the site should be monitored daily for at least one
week to confirm that the burrow has been abandoned.
5. Loggerhead shrike is a state species of special concern; it is not
covered under the HCP/NCCP and incidental take of the species is
not allowed. To ensure that no take of loggerhead shrike or any
other migratory passerines occurs, the measures outlined below
shall be implemented.
a. If ground-disturbing activities (i.e., site clearing, disking,
grading, etc.) can be performed outside of the nesting season
(i.e., between September 1 and January 31), no additional
surveys are warranted.
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b. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season
(February 1-August 31), a qualified biologist should conduct a
preconstruction survey no more than two weeks prior to
construction to determine if there are any active nests of
loggerhead shrike or any other migratory passerines nests
within 30 meters (100 feet) of the project site.
c. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further
action is needed.
d. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the following
measures shall be implemented.
Construction activities are not permitted within 30 meters
(100 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent nest
abandonment. However, if site-specific conditions or the
nature of the activity warrant a smaller buffer, a qualified
biologist should coordinate with the CDFW and USFWS to
determine the appropriate buffer size. Nest monitoring
may be warranted for activities that would occur within a
smaller buffer.
Construction activities may proceed prior to August 31 if
the young birds have fledged, as determined by a qualified
biologist.
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BIO-4: In order to avoid, minimize and compensate for unavoidable impacts on
waters of the U.S./waters of the State, the measures outlined below shall
be implemented.
1. Impacts on waters of the U.S. will be avoided by restricting grading to
an elevation above the OHWM; avoidance of impacts to waters of the
State is not feasible. Long-term impacts shall be minimized by limiting
the use of hardened structures (e.g., grouted riprap) in preference of
bio-engineering solutions as much as is practicable. Surface water
connections must not be permanently blocked or interrupted and the
installation of drop-structures or other features that create barriers to
wildlife movement shall be avoided.
2. Prior to construction, the project proponent will need to secure
authorization from the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW in
conformance to the Clean Water Act and Lake and Streambed
Alteration Program.
3. Participation in the HCP/NCCP is expected to satisfy the requirements
of the regulatory agencies for compensatory mitigation for
unavoidable impacts on stream channels, wetlands and riparian
habitat. A Planning Survey Report shall be completed and submitted
to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy. The submittal
shall include detailed drawings illustrating all temporary and
permanent impacts.
4. Per the terms of the adopted HCP/NCCP, a wetland mitigation fee or
on-site habitat restoration will mitigate the impacts. If accepted by the
regulatory agencies, no additional mitigation for wetland impacts is
typically required. HCP/NCCP fee payment will occur at project
contract award.
5. For all work within and adjacent to the stream channel and riparian
habitat, best management practices (BMPs) must be incorporated into
the project design to minimize environmental effects. These include
the following:
Construction in the active channels shall be restricted to the dry
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Conservation District
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coverage under
HCP/NCCP; include
BMPs in construction
contract (s)
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and during
construction
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season (April 15-October 15).
Personnel conducting ground-disturbing activities within or
adjacent to the buffer zone of wetlands, ponds, streams, or
riparian woodland/scrub shall be trained by a qualified
biologist in these avoidance and minimization measures and
the permit obligations.
If dewatering is necessary, water released downstream of work
areas must be as clean or cleaner than flows entering the work
area. Sediment-laden water shall be either pumped onto upland
sites for infiltration or into Baker tanks for settling, prior to
being released back into the channel. Coffer dams shall consist
of clean, silt-free sand or gravel in sand bags, or a comparable
material. All coffer dam materials must be promptly removed
when no longer needed.
High visibility temporary construction fencing should be
erected between the outer edge of the limits of construction and
adjacent streams or habitats to be preserved. Temporary
construction fencing will be removed upon the completion of
work.
Grading or construction near channels shall be isolated with silt
fencing or other BMPs to prevent sedimentation. BMPs shall be
regularly inspected.
Vehicles and equipment shall be parked on existing roads or
previously disturbed areas.
Equipment working in channels must be in good working order
and free of leaks of fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluids. Drip pans
shall be placed under vehicles and equipment over waterways
and spill clean-up materials should be kept onsite at a
convenient location.
Equipment maintenance and refueling shall be performed well
away from the top of bank of any channel; storm drain inlets
shall be protected from an accidental release of contaminants.
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Concrete washings or other contaminants must not be
permitted to enter the stream channel or any storm drain inlet.
Any concrete structures or cured-in-place pipe linings shall be
allowed to cure before coming in contact with surface flows.
Construction debris and materials shall be stockpiled away
from watercourses.
Appropriate erosion-control measures (e.g., coconut coir
matting, tackified hydroseeding, blown straw or other organic
mulching material) shall be used on site to reduce siltation and
runoff of contaminants into wetlands, ponds, streams, or
riparian woodland/scrub. Plastic mono-filament netting (e.g.,
that used with erosion control matting) or similar material
should not be used within the action area; wildlife can become
entangled or trapped such non-biodegradable materials.
Erosion-control measures shall be placed between the outer
edge of the buffer and the project site.
Fiber rolls used for erosion control shall be certified as free of
noxious weed seed.
Construction staging areas past the channel banks must be
located away from any wetlands or other sensitive habitats as
identified by a qualified biologist.
Newly graded earthen channel slopes shall be revegetated with
a native seed mix developed by a qualified restorationist. Seed
mixtures applied for erosion control shall not contain invasive
nonnative species, and be composed of native species or sterile
nonnative species. Straw or mulch shall also be applied to all
bare surfaces. The seed mix and mulch shall be applied prior to
the onset of the first winter-season rains.
Herbicide shall not be applied within 30 meters (100 feet) of
wetlands, ponds, streams, or riparian habitat. However, where
appropriate to control serious invasive plants, herbicides that
have been approved by the U.S. EPA for use in or adjacent to
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aquatic habitats may be used as long as label instructions are
followed and applications avoid or minimize impacts on
covered species and their habitats. In seasonal or intermittent
stream or wetland environments, appropriate herbicides may
be applied during the dry season to control nonnative invasive
species. Herbicide drift should be minimized by applying the
herbicide as close to the target area as possible and by avoiding
applying during windy days.
Additional measures may be outlined in the conditions of the
permits issued by the USACE, RWQCB, CDFW, and the
Habitat Conservancy. All permit conditions must be conformed
to.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
CUL-1: To manage any discoveries during construction, all construction
crew workers shall following the procedures detailed in the
Monitoring and Post Review Discovery Treatment Plan for the
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project, Contra Costa County,
California.
This document includes provisions for crew training, determines an
appropriate level of monitoring for the duration of the project,
describes the identification of archaeological resources, and the
protocols to follow in the case of accidental discoveries.Crew
training, initial monitoring by a qualified archaeologist to determine
an appropriate level of monitoring for the duration of the project,
and additional spot checks pending the results of the initial
monitoring shall be conducted prior to and during ground
disturbing activities.
A qualified archaeologist shall be present on the project site to
monitor ground disturbing activities and inspect excavated soils to
identify any cultural resources and human remains as deemed
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Conservation District
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archaeologist to
implement identified
measures; also include in
construction contract(s)
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and during
construction
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appropriate by the qualified archaeologist.
All construction crew workers shall attend a training session led by
a qualified archaeologist that discusses (1) the reasons for
archaeological resource monitoring; (2) regulatory policies
protecting resources and human remains; (3) basic identification of
archaeological resources; and (4) the protocol to follow in case of a
discovery of such resources.
In accordance with CEQA Guideline §15064.5 (f), should any
previously unknown historic or prehistoric resources, including but
not limited to charcoal, obsidian or chert flakes, grinding bowls,
shell fragments, bone, pockets of dark, friable soils, glass, metal,
ceramics, wood, privies, trash deposits or similar debris, be
discovered during ground disturbing activities, work within 25 feet
of these materials should be stopped until a qualified professional
archaeologist has an opportunity to evaluate the potential
significance of the find and to consult with the lead agency about
what appropriate mitigation would be appropriate to protect the
resource.
In the event that human remains, or possible human remains, are
encountered during project-related ground disturbance, in any
location other than a dedicated cemetery, there shall be no further
excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasona bly
suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the coroner of the county
in which the human remains are discovered has determined, that
the remains are not subject to the provisions of Section 27492 of the
Government Code or any other related provisions of law concerning
investigation of the circumstances, manner and cause of death, and
the recommendations concerning treatment and disposition of the
human remains have been made to the person responsible for the
excavation, or to his or her authorized representative, in the manner
provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
The County Coroner, upon recognizing the remains as being of
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Native American origin, is responsible to contact the NAHC within
24 hours. The Commission has various powers and duties,
including the appointment of a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) to
the project. The MLD, or in lieu of the MLD, the NAHC, has the
responsibility to provide guidance as to the ultimate disposition of
any Native American remains.
CUL-2: Prior to project construction, construction personnel shall be informed of
the potential for encountering significant paleontological resources. All
construction personnel shall be informed of the need to stop work in the
vicinity of a potential discovery until a qualified paleontologist has been
provided the opportunity to assess the significance of the find and
implement appropriate measures to protect or scientifically remove the
find. Construction personnel shall also be informed of the requirements
that unauthorized collection resources are prohibited.
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GEOLOGY AND SOILS
GEO-1 The proposed project shall comply with all recommendations specified
in Section 3.3 of the May 2015 Geotechnical Report prepared by ENGEO.
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Follow recommendations
of geotechnical report
During project
design, prior to
start of
excavation, and
during
construction
Document
compliance upon
completion of
construction
NOISE
NOISE-1 The project contractor shall ensure that construction activities shall be
limited to the hours set forth in Brentwood Municipal Code Section
9.32.050, as follows:
Outside Heavy Construction: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
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contract(s)
During
construction
Document
compliance
during
construction
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. CONSIDER the proposed Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration
Project (Project) together with any comments received during the public review process.
2. FIND on the basis of the whole record, including the proposed Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and
any comments received and staff responses thereto, that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a
significant effect on the environment, and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment
and analysis of the lead agency, Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District).
3. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project.
4. SPECIFY that the Contra Costa County Conservation and Development Director is the custodian of the documents
and other material that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Board’s decision is based, and that the
record of proceedings is located at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/27/2016 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Claudia Gemberling (925)
313-2192
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 27, 2016
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:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 27, 2016
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADOPTION OF Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Three
Creeks Parkway Restoration Project (CEQA)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the environmental review of this Project totaled approximately $80,000, to be funded by the District
with Flood Control Zone 1 funds (50 percent) and American Rivers, Inc. (American Rivers) State Grant Funds
and other private funds (50 percent).
BACKGROUND:
During the 1960s and early 1970s, approximately 7.9 miles of Marsh Creek from the mouth of the creek near Big
Break in Oakley to the Dry Creek confluence in Brentwood were channelized into steep earthen and armored
trapezoidal flood control channels to provide conveyance capacity and riparian vegetation was removed. The
channel was designed for a 50-year flood event in an agricultural setting. Over the last 25 years, the population of
the lower Marsh Creek watershed has increased dramatically, transforming the watershed into a dense residential
and commercial area, covering open space with impervious surfaces, substantially increasing runoff volume and
degrading water quality. The District has constructed detention basins on each of Marsh Creek’s three tributaries
(Dry, Deer, and Sand Creeks) to accommodate increased run-off associated with urban development and
impervious surfaces; however, urban and agricultural runoff remain issues.
The Three Creeks Parkway Project described in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)
combines two separate projects. The first is the Three Creeks Restoration Project on Marsh Creek, in which the
District partnered with American Rivers to apply for and receive $744,404 in DWR Urban Streams Grant Funding.
The project limits of that project are from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks crossing of Marsh Creek to its
confluence with Sand Creek (identified as the Lower Reach in the IS/MND). The second project is Phase 2 of the
Marsh Creek Widening Project. The District is the sponsor of that project, and American Rivers is providing the
District with State grant funds and other private funds to provide a multi-benefit flood control project. The project
limits of the second project are from Sand Creek to just upstream of Dainty Avenue (identified as the Middle and
Upper Reaches in the IS/MND). The two projects were addressed together because they are adjacent and
cumulative impacts needed to be considered.
The objective of the Project would be to improve the ecological functions of Marsh Creek by reducing flow
velocities, creating wetlands, and restoring riparian habitat. Although much of the watershed has been constrained
by urbanization, the Project site is the longest remaining stretch of undeveloped land along the creek where there
is still an opportunity to widen the channel and provide a more natural creek system that is connected to the
historic floodplain that can be enjoyed by trail users.
The District, in partnership with American Rivers, developed the proposal to widen and restore approximately
4,000 linear feet of the Marsh Creek channel identified in three reaches (Upper, Middle, Lower) from Dainty
Avenue downstream to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks with a floodplain (or in sections where more
constrained, floodplain benches) that will meet the District’s standards for 100-year flood protection and restore
native riparian vegetation and enhance habitats and recreation. The segment just upstream of Dainty Avenue was
widened in 2000 by the District. Native riparian vegetation may also be planted in this segment as part of the
Project to provide a continuous riparian corridor with the existing riparian vegetation upstream of this segment.
The Project calls for widening the creek above the low-flow channel, but some areas will require work within the
low-flow channel in order to create in-stream habitat using boulders and large woody debris, and to place rock
slope protection. The Project would also include slight relocation of the existing East Bay Regional Park District
Marsh Creek trail along the top of the eastern bank to the new top of grade from Dainty Avenue to Sand Creek (in
the Upper and Middle Reaches). The trail from Sand Creek to the railroad tracks (in the Lower Reach) is to be
relocated by the adjacent subdivision developer (Pulte) separately from the Project; however, the Project would
reduce the gradient of the steep slope between the creek and the trail in this reach and would provide a new
unpaved foot trail within the floodplain benches. The relocated trail section within the Upper Reach would be
routed to pass under the Central Boulevard bridge.
Approval of the Project is not recommended at this time because the District and American Rivers have not yet
completed their negotiation of a separate agreement that outlines their respective obligations under the DWR
completed their negotiation of a separate agreement that outlines their respective obligations under the DWR
Urban Streams grant agreement (for the Three Creeks Restoration Project) and terms and conditions that will
apply to the work that American Rivers plans to perform. Without this agreement, the District would become
obligated to perform the obligations of both parties under the grant agreement upon approval of the Project.
District staff also anticipates the need for an agreement that sets forth the District’s and American Rivers’ roles
under the Marsh Creek Widening Phase 2 Project. District staff anticipates returning to the Board in February
2017 to seek Board approval of the agreement(s) and the Project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are not adopted before
October 1, 2016, American Rivers may lose conditionally-approved grant funding for the Project.
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PROJECT
Initial Study and
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
The following Initial Study has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.
Prepared By:
Impact Sciences
505 14th Street, Suite 1230
Oakland, CA 94612
Prepared For:
Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Contact: Claudia Gemberling
(925) 313-2192
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American Rivers
2150 Allston Way, Suite 320
Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact: Sarah Beamish
(415) 203-3766
County Project No.: 16-39
August 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Initial Study ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Public and Agency Review ......................................................................................................................... 1
Organization of the Initial Study ................................................................................................................ 2
1. PROJECT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 3
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Project Location and Surrounding Land Uses ........................................................................... 4
2.4 Project Components ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Project Construction Activities and Schedule .......................................................................... 18
2.6 Long Term Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 19
2.7 Permits and Approvals Required .............................................................................................. 19
3. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS .................................................................................... 20
4. DETERMINATION .................................................................................................................................... 21
5. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS .............................................................................. 22
5.1 Aesthetics ...................................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources ......................................................................................... 25
5.3 Air Quality .................................................................................................................................... 27
5.4 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................... 33
5.5 Cultural Resources ....................................................................................................................... 48
5.6 Geology and Soils ......................................................................................................................... 52
5.7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ......................................................................................................... 55
5.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................ 58
5.9 Hydrology and Water Quality ................................................................................................... 61
5.10 Land Use and Planning ............................................................................................................... 65
5.11 Mineral Resources ........................................................................................................................ 66
5.12 Noise .............................................................................................................................................. 67
5.13 Population and Housing ............................................................................................................. 71
5.14 Public Services .............................................................................................................................. 72
5.15 Recreation ...................................................................................................................................... 74
5.16 Transportation and Traffic .......................................................................................................... 75
5.17 Utilities and Service Systems ...................................................................................................... 77
5.18 Mandatory Findings of Significance .......................................................................................... 79
6. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................. 81
7. REPORT PREPARERS ............................................................................................................................... 82
8. TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS ................................................................................................................ 82
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LIST OF FIGURES
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1 Project Location ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Site Plan ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Project Area Photographs ............................................................................................................................ 7
4 Upper Reach Improvements ..................................................................................................................... 11
5 Upper Reach Cross-Sections ..................................................................................................................... 13
6 Middle Reach Improvements .................................................................................................................. 14
7 Middle and Lower Reach Cross-Sections ................................................................................................ 15
8 Lower Reach Improvements ..................................................................................................................... 16
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 Project Data ................................................................................................................................................. 10
2 Estimated Construction Emissions .......................................................................................................... 30
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INTRODUCTION
Initial Study
The Three Creeks Parkway Restoration project is a proposal put forth by the Contra Costa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District and American Rivers to widen and improve an approximately
4,000-foot section of Marsh Creek in the City of Brentwood to provide additional flood conveyance
capacity and restore riparian habitat along the creek. Pursuant to Section 15063 of the State CEQA
Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15000 et seq.), an Initial Study is a
preliminary environmental analysis that is used by the lead agency (the public agency principally
responsible for approving or carrying out the proposed project) as a basis for determining what level of
environmental review is appropriate (Environmental Impact Report, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, or
a Negative Declaration) for a project. The State CEQA Guidelines require that an Initial Study contain a
project description, description of environmental setting, identification of environmental effects by
checklist or other similar form, explanation of environmental effects, discussion of mitigation for
significant environmental effects, evaluation of the project’s consistenc y with existing, applicable land use
controls, and the name of persons who prepared the study.
As shown in the Determination in Section IV of this document, and based on the analysis contained in
this Initial Study, it has been determined that the proposed project would not result in any significant
impacts that cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels. Therefore, preparation of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration is appropriate.
Public and Agency Review
This Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will be circulated for public and agency
review from August 3, 2016 to September 2, 2016. Copies of this document are available for review at the
Contra Costa County Public Works Department at the address below and the County’s webpage:
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/4629/Public-Notices.
Comments on this Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received by 5:00 PM
on September 2, 2016 and can be sent by regular mail or emailed to:
Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Claudia Gemberling
claudia.gemberling@pw.cccounty.us
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Organization of the Initial Study
This Initial Study is organized into the following sections.
Section 1 – Project Information: provides summary background information about the proposed project,
including project location, lead agency, and contact information.
Section 2 – Project Description: includes a description of the proposed project, including the need for the
project, the project’s objectives, and the elements included in the project.
Section 3 – Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: identifies what environmental resources, if any,
would involve at least one significant or potentially significant impact that cannot be reduced to a less
than significant level.
Section 4 – Determination: indicates whether impacts associated with the proposed project would be
significant, and what, if any, additional environmental documentation is required.
Section 5 – Evaluation of Environmental Impacts: contains the Environmental Checklist form for each
resource and presents an explanation of all checklist answers. The checklist is used to assist in evaluating
the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and determining which impacts, if any, need
to be further evaluated in an EIR.
Section 6 – References: lists documents used in the preparation of this document.
Section 7 – Initial Study Preparers: lists the names of individuals involved in the preparation of this
document.
Technical studies prepared for this Initial Study are available at Contra Costa County Public Works
Department at the address noted above.
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1. PROJECT INFORMATION
Project title:
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
Lead agency name and address:
Contra Costa County Department of Development and Conservation
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Contact person and phone number:
Claudia Gemberling
(925) 313-2192
Claudia.Gemberling@pw.cccounty.us
Project location:
Marsh Creek between just north of Dainty Avenue bridge and south of Union Pacific Railroad
bridge in the City of Brentwood
Project sponsor’s name and address:
Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Introduction
The Three Creeks Parkway Restoration project is a multi-benefit flood control and creek restoration
project proposed by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“District”
or “CCCFCD”) and American Rivers, a non-profit organization that protects wild rivers and restores
damaged rivers. It proposes to improve flood conveyance capacity and restore native vegetation along an
approximately 4,000 linear feet section of Marsh Creek located in Brentwood by widening the channel
with a floodplain (or sections where more constrained, floodplain benches) and planting with native
vegetation. When implementation is complete, the project site will include up to 1.0 acres of frequently
inundated floodplain (seasonal wetland), 1.87 acres of woody riparian vegetation, and 1.87 acres of
grasslands and native scrub. The project will also enhance habitat and recreation within the watershed.
In addition to the District and American Rivers, other project partners include the City of Brentwood, the
Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed (FOMCW), East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
(ECCCHC), and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD).
2.2 Project Location and Surrounding Land Uses
Marsh Creek watershed, located about 35 miles east of San Francisco, is uniquely situated between the
Bay-Delta and the Diablo Range, providing an important ecological corridor in a burgeoning urban area.
Marsh Creek flows 30 river miles from the eastern slope of Mount Diablo State Park in central Contra
Costa County to the San Joaquin Delta at Big Break in Oakley. Major tributaries to Marsh Creek include
Dry, Deer, and Sand Creeks. Through the existing EBRPD park facilities and trails, Marsh Creek also
provides a cultural and physical connection to the Delta, allowing East County residents to walk and bike
from Big Break and its aquatic recreation facilities, through Oakley to downtown Brentwood. Thus,
Marsh Creek provides one of the longest, non-motorized pathways in Contra Costa County.
The project site is located along Marsh Creek in the City of Brentwood (Figure 1). The upper/southern
limit of the project is just north of Dainty Avenue Bridge while the lower/northern limit is the pedestrian
bridge across Marsh Creek about 175 feet south of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks. Marsh Creek
trail, a regional trail owned by EBRPD is located on the east bank of Marsh Creek within the project area.
As shown in Figure 2, the project is divided into three reaches:
Upper Reach
Upper Reach is the upper 1,600 linear-foot section of the creek from near Dainty Avenue Bridge up to
Deer Creek confluence.
The area to the east and west of the Upper Reach is developed with residential neighborhoods
(Figure 3).1 A vacant 0.4-acre City-owned parcel is located on the east side of the Upper Reach just
1 Future parks shown in Figure 3 are not part of the proposed project and will not be analyzed in this Initial Study.
CEQA analysis of the future City parks were conducted by adjacent development properties.
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south of Central Boulevard. Willow Wood School/Dainty Center (Preschool-7th grade/infant care) is
located to the east of the Upper Reach between Central Boulevard and Dainty Avenue. There is a
vacant strip of land to the west between the creek and Central Boulevard owned by the District and
City of Brentwood. Residential neighborhoods are present to the west of Central Boulevard and
Marsh Creek up to Deer Creek (Figure 3).
Middle Reach
Middle Reach is the 800 linear-foot section of the creek between Deer Creek confluence and just south
of Sand Creek confluence.
Lands to the east of the Middle Reach are developed with residential subdivisions whereas the land
to the west (Griffith parcel) is undeveloped at this time (Figure 3).
Lower Reach
Lower Reach is the 1,600 linear-foot section of the creek from just south of the Sand Creek confluence
to the pedestrian bridge (Figure 3).
Lands to the east of the Lower Reach are undeveloped at this time although a linear city park is
planned adjacent to the creek and the remaining area is the site of the approved Pulte residential
subdivision (formally known as Palmilla subdivision). Single-family homes (Carmel Estates) and a
city park (Sungold Park) are located to the west of the Lower Reach.
2.3 Project Need and Objectives
During the 1960s and early 1970s, approximately 7.9 miles of Marsh Creek from the mouth of the creek
near Big Break on San Joaquin Delta in Oakley to the Dry Creek confluence in Brentwood were
channelized into earthen and armored trapezoidal flood control channels. To provide conveyance
capacity, the flood control channel was designed with steep banks, all riparian vegetation along the
channel was removed, and the earthen channel was vegetated with non-native grasses. The channel was
designed for a 50-year flood event in an agricultural setting.
Since the flood control channel was constructed, the upper watershed has remained mostly protected
parklands and open space, but the lower watershed has urbanized rapidly. Over the last 25 years, the
population of the Marsh Creek watershed has increased six fold. This development has transformed the
watershed into a dense residential and commercial area, covering open space with impervious surfaces,
substantially increasing runoff volume and degrading water quality. The District has constructed
detention basins on each of Marsh Creek’s three tributaries (Dry, Deer, and Sand Creeks) to accommodate
increased run-off associated with urban development and impervious surfaces; however, urban and
agricultural runoff remain issues.
An Engineer’s Report prepared by the District in January 1990 identified the need to widen 7,000 feet of
Marsh Creek to reduce flooding in the lower portion of the watershed. Based on the report, the District
prepared a plan to widen the creek in three phases, with Phase I involving creek widening from Summer
Circle to near Dainty Avenue Bridge, Phase II (” Upper Reach”) involving widening from near Dainty
Avenue Bridge to Deer Creek confluence, and Phase III (“Middle Reach”) widening the creek between
Deer Creek and Sand Creek. In March 1990 the “Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Marsh Creek
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Watershed, Regional Drainage Plan” was published and a Final EIR was subsequently approved.
Following this approval, Phase I was completed in 2000, which included the installation of a new concrete
culvert at Dainty Avenue and creek widening that was almost entirely on the east bank.
Downstream of Phase I, Marsh Creek does not meet the District’s standards for flood protection,
exposing adjacent homes and businesses to flood risk. When looking at the capacity within the channel
the District requirement for containment is controlled by the 50-year water surface elevation level (WSEL)
plus freeboard or the 100-year WSEL, whichever one is higher. District analysis indicates that for the
channel downstream of Phase I project, the 50-year WSEL plus freeboard will be greater than the 100-year
WSEL and dictates the channel design. The project will widen the downstream sections of the creek so
that the 100-year storm water surface elevation level and the 50-year storm plus WSEL would be
contained within the creek channel.
Both the channelization that was implemented in the 1960s and early 1970s and the removal of riparian
vegetation for flood management have limited the ecological functions of the creek. These factors have
severely limited habitat complexity, structure, shade, riparian inputs, and floodplain wetlands. High
velocities during annual peak flow events, which are exacerbated by increased peak run-off from newly
urbanized surfaces, presumably flush most of the egg and larval stages of aquatic species downstream.
Poor water quality from urban run-off is made worse by the lack of wetlands, shade, and microbial
activity. Relatively high temperatures combined with low dissolved oxygen levels have caused four
major fish kills on Marsh Creek over the last nine years. The combination of fish kills and poor habitat
complexity limits the productivity, diversity, and resilience of the creek ecosystem. The project proposes
to improve the ecological functions of the creek by reducing flow velocities, creating wetlands, and
restoring riparian habitat. Although much of the watershed has been constrained by urbanization, the
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration project site is the longest remaining stretch of undeveloped land along
the creek where there is still an opportunity to widen the channel and provide a more natural creek
system that is connected to the historic floodplain.
Lastly, the project would improve recreational amenities. Currently the Marsh Creek Trail located along
the east bank of Marsh Creek passes through a primarily treeless stretch of land. With the restoration of
riparian vegetation along the creek banks, the project would provide areas where trail users can stop in
the shade and enjoy the beauty of the creek which will improve the experience of the trail users.
2.4 Project Components
This project is an innovative non-structural approach to flood management and habitat restoration.
Instead of trying to control the creek in a narrow zone with levees and floodwalls, it focuses on giving the
creek more room to safely convey flood waters while also providing habitat for aquatic and terrestrial
species. Table 1 below presents basic information about the project. Details of the project components
follow the table.
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Table 1
Project Data
Element Upper Reach Middle Reach Lower Reach
Length 1,600 feet 800 feet 1,600 feet
Total Area Disturbed 2.1 acres 1.0 acre 4.25 acres
Soil Excavation 5,500 cu yards 3,500 cu yards 15,000 cu yards
Floodplain or bench width
3-15 feet 3-15 feet 10-30 feet
Bench slopes to top of bank
2:1 or 3:1 2:1 or 3:1 3:1 or less typical, 2:1
max.
Temporary Staging/Access
Areas1
Within creek parcels (017-
17C-004, 017-20C-XXX) or
adjacent City-owned
parcel (017-210-004, 017-
201-038, 017-260-080, 017-
280-113)2
Within creek parcel (017-
17C-004) or adjacent
parcel (017-110-011)2
Within creek parcels (017-
17C-004) or adjacent
private parcels (017-170-
008, 017-170-007)
Permanent Access/Maintenance
Easements1
017-260-080
017-280-113
017-201-038
017-210-029
017-110-011 017-170-007
017-170-008
1 Some or all of the non-County-owned parcels would potentially require a temporary construction easement for
access and staging and/or permanent easement for access and/or maintenance.
2 Parcel numbers and ownership information shown on Figures 4, 6, and 8.
2.4.1 Channel Widening
The main function of expanding the channel is to create enough conveyance capacity to allow for the
planting of woody riparian vegetation (trees) while also safely conveying large flood flows. The project
would increase the cross-sectional area of the stream channel by excavating 24,000 cubic yards (5,500 for
upper, 3,500 for middle, and 15,000 for lower reach,) of earth along approximately 4,000 linear feet of both
banks of Marsh Creek to create new floodplain.
Upper Reach
As noted earlier, the Upper Reach is approximately 1,600 feet of the channel between just north of Dainty
Avenue bridge and Deer Creek confluence. The reach is constrained by development on both sides and
channel widening in this section would include excavation of both banks to construct a number of
floodplain benches on both sides of the creek of varying widths with slopes ranging from 2:1 to 3:1
(Figure 4). The benches would be located above the ordinary high water mark (OHWM). The
construction of the floodplain benches would satisfy the District’s freeboard requirements for an earthen
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channel. Figure 5 presents existing and modified creek cross-sections for this reach.
Once the benches are constructed, permanent slope protection such as erosion control matting or other
biotechnical methods would be installed on all benches and slopes for slope stabilization and to prevent
long-term effects of erosion. The selected erosion control material would provide soil stabilization and
promote vegetation growth.
Widening the channel cross-section is expected to decrease velocities and erosion potential. However,
detailed hydraulic modeling that will be completed to inform the final design may indicate that some
bank armoring is necessary where the expanded channel will taper down to the existing channel at the
downstream project boundary. In one location along the Upper Reach, the project would require a
retaining wall along approximately 250 feet on the left (west) bank due to the presence of Central
Boulevard in Brentwood that will extend approximately 5 feet above ground. The retaining wall would
rise from the back of the floodplain and would not touch the low flow channel. The project also includes
replacement and repair of grouted rock at the Deer Creek confluence.
Middle Reach
The Middle Reach, which is about 800 feet in length, would be widened along the west bank as part of the
proposed project. As the Middle Reach is also constrained, channel widening would involve excavation
of both banks to construct a number of floodplain benches of varying widths as shown in Figure 6, with
slopes ranging from 2:1 to 3:1. The benches would be located above the OHWM. The construction of the
floodplain benches would satisfy the District’s freeboard requirements for an earthen channel. Figure 7
presents existing and modified creek cross-sections for this reach.
Lower Reach
The Lower Reach, which is about 1,600 feet in length, is less constrained, and more substantial widening
of the channel is planned for this area. The project would excavate the east bank of the creek down to the
OHWM to create a 10 to 40-foot wide floodplain with slopes typically 3:1 or less, but never more than 2:1
(Figure 8). Figure 7 presents existing and modified creek cross-sections for this reach. If bank protection
is necessary at some locations, the project would use biotechnical methods or large rocks to create an
aesthetically pleasing bank.
Although erosion is currently not a problem, the project would reduce the potential for erosion by
lowering water stage, reducing the velocity by widening the cross-sectional velocity of the channel, and
establishing native riparian vegetation where compatible with the flood management objectives. To
prevent weathering and erosion of slopes, permanent slope protection in the form of erosion control
matting, armor, biotechnical methods, or appropriate ground cover would be installed, and the material
would provide soil stabilization and promote vegetation growth.
2.4.2 Low-Flow Channel
The existing low-flow channel within project limits is engineered with rock grade control structures and
banks. The existing, engineered channel has proven stable over the last 40 years and the rock grade
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SOURCE: Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
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Proposed Trail
Existing Sewer
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CCCFCD Parcel
HCP Setback for buffer
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Cross Section
Proposed Floodplain
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SOURCE: Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
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control structures create a sequence of pools and riffles that provide some habitat for aquatic species. The
excavation for floodplain widening typically will not touch the low-flow channel below the OHWM. The
new floodplain would be graded to inundate during the storm events with the low-flow channel
continuing to function much as it does today. Some work in the low-flow channel may be performed and
would include creation of instream habitat in the low-flow channel by placing boulders and large woody
debris, and the placement of rock slope protection in some portions of the low-flow channel in the Upper
and Middle Reaches.
2.4.3 Sewer Line Relocation
A City of Brentwood sewer main is located on the west side of the Upper Reach (as shown in Figures 4
and 5). For most of the length, the sewer is within the Central Boulevard right of way. However, a portion
of this sewer is located within one of the District’s parcels where flood control improvements would be
constructed. The sewer line is over 15 feet deep, at least 4 feet below the flow line of the creek. As the
sewer line is below the maximum depth of excavation, it would not be relocated.
Near Sand Creek confluence in the Middle and Lower Reach, the sewer main crosses under the creek and
continues north along the east bank of the Lower Reach. In the Lower Reach, the sewer line is located
within the area that would be excavated to create the right (east) bank floodplain. The sewer line would
most likely not be relocated to the east on the Pulte residential subdivision project site. The City of
Brentwood has requested that the floodplain widening be stopped short of the existing sewer alignment
so it does not need to be relocated. Throughout the project reach, minor modifications to sewer manholes
may be required to accommodate changes in ground elevation. In all cases, grading will be performed
around manholes so that potential spills from manholes would initially drain away from Marsh Creek.
2.4.4 Establishment of Wetlands
The newly created flood benches and floodplain would be inundated when flows in the creek rise during
typical storm events that recur nearly annually. The floodplain and benches would be expected to be
inundated frequently enough that they will support wetlands. The project would create approximately
3.6 acres of frequently inundated floodplain (seasonal wetland). However, to minimize mosquito
breeding in the aquatic environment, floodplain and benches would be sloped at two percent to drain
flood flows back to the creek and prevent ponding that would allow mosquitos to breed.
2.4.5 Revegetation Activities
Where possible, existing trees along the creek would be protected and retained. Following the
construction of channel widening activities, depending on location, the project area would be planted
with native wetland forbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees. Riparian trees would be planted along the banks
and would include valley oak, sycamore, live oak, blue oak, box elder, buckeye, cottonwood, and willow.
Slopes and banks would be planted with grassland and scrub species, which would include creeping
wild rye (Leymus triticoides), California brome (Bromus carinatus), purple needlegrass (Nassella pulchra,
deawned), dense-flowered lupine (Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus), mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana),
common fiddleneck (Amsinchkia menziesii var.intermedia), elegant clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), and
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Areas of the floodplain would be planted with seasonal
wetland species that will include, but not be limited to, creek clover (Trifolium obtusiflorum), Baltic rush
(Juncus balticus), and deer sedge (Carex praegracilis).
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In 2000, the District completed Phase I widening of Marsh Creek from Dainty Avenue upstream to
approximately Summer Circle (Figure 2). While additional widening of this segment is not proposed for
this project due to constraints from the adjacent subdivisions, native shrubs and trees may be planted to
provide a continuous riparian corridor with the existing riparian vegetation upstream of this segment
and the proposed restoration of the project.
2.4.6 Recreational Improvements
The project would enhance opportunities for strolling, hiking, and biking along Marsh Creek. Marsh
Creek trail would be relocated to the new top of the eastern bank along Upper and Middle Reach as part
of the proposed project. The relocated trail section within the Upper Reach would be routed to pass
under the Central Avenue road bridge. The trail section along the eastern bank of the Lower Reach would
be relocated by the Pulte developer and this trail relocation is not within the scope of this project.
However, the project would reduce the gradient of the steep slope between the creek and the trail and
would provide a new unpaved foot trail within the created floodplain. Pervious pavement is being
considered for use on the relocated trail. The City of Brentwood Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan
(2002) shows a future pedestrian bridge connecting the current Marsh Creek Regional Trail to the Griffith
(DLT Ventures) property in the Middle Reach that would allow people to safely access and cross the
creek as well as access possible future trails along Sand Creek and/or Deer Creek. These components are
not part of this project. The City of Brentwood will be updating its Master Plan and the location of these
features may be adjusted appropriately.
The lower 1,600 feet of the project would be integrated into a new linear city park, which would provide
passive recreation amenities and native landscaping consistent with creek restoration. Consistent with the
standards of the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), native trees would be
planted within a 60-linear foot band of two city parks, along the west side of Pulte development within
the HCP/NCCP required setback to provide a natural buffer adjacent to the creek. The project would also
include interpretive signs along Marsh Creek.
2.5 Project Construction Activities and Schedule
The proposed project has most of the permanent right of way required for construction. However, as
indicated in Table 1, temporary construction easements or small permanent takes may be needed from
the City of Brentwood and other property owners in order to access adjacent parcels during construction.
Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2017. Excavation and grading activities would occur during
the dry season (July to October) with plant restoration occurring afterwards (November to December)
and may take up to two construction seasons to complete.
2.5.1 Upper Reach
Grading and earthmoving activities along the Upper Reach would take place over a period of
approximately 2 weeks during the dry season. Construction equipment to be used would include
tractors, backhoes, excavators, graders, and dump trucks. Staging for the Upper Reach portion of the
project would be within the District-owned parcels or on a City-owned parcel to the east of the creek
south of Central Boulevard. Approximately 5,500 cubic yards of soil excavated for channel expansion
would require disposal. The excavated materials would be temporarily stored in the staging area and
later removed for use on other nearby land development projects or would be off-hauled to the Dutch
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Slough project site in Oakley where it would be used as fill. Other construction activities along this reach
would include revegetation and planting, as well as the relocation of the regional trail.
2.5.2 Middle Reach
Grading and earthmoving activities along the Middle Reach would also take place over a period of
approximately 1 to 2 weeks during the dry season. Construction equipment to be used would include
tractors, backhoes, excavators, graders, and dump trucks. Staging for the Middle Reach portion of the
project would take place on the District-owned parcels that contain the Middle Reach of the creek.
Approximately 3,500 cubic yards of spoils excavated for channel expansion would require disposal.
Similar to the Upper Reach, the excavated materials would be temporarily stored in the staging area and
later removed for use on other nearby land development projects or would be off-hauled to the Dutch
Slough project site where it would be used as fill. Other construction activities along this reach would
include revegetation and planting, as well as the relocation of the regional trail.
2.5.3 Lower Reach
Construction of the Lower Reach improvements would take place over a period of approximately 4
weeks during the dry season. Staging for the Lower Reach portion of the project would take place on the
District-owned parcels containing the creek or the adjacent vacant private land parcel . Construction
equipment to be used would include tractors, backhoes, excavators, graders, and dump trucks.
Approximately 11,000 cubic yards of spoils excavated for channel expansion would require disposal, with
the remainder of the excavated materials (4,000 cubic yards) used on site. Similar to the other two
reaches, the excavated materials would be temporarily stored in the staging area and later removed for
use on other nearby land development projects or would be off-hauled to the Dutch Slough project site
where it would be used as fill. Other construction activities along this reach would include revegetation
and planting.
2.6 Long Term Maintenance
Following the construction of the proposed improvements, the project area would be maintained by the
District, with EBRPD responsible for continued maintenance of the regional trail.
2.7 Permits and Approvals Required
In addition to review and approval of the proposed project by the District pursuant to CEQA, the
proposed project will also require the following permits and approvals for implementation:
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for
construction in the Waters of the U.S.
CWA Section 401 Certification from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife
EBRPD Encroachment Permit
District Encroachment Permit
City of Brentwood Grading Permit
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3. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The proposed project could potentially affect the environmental factor(s) checked below.
The following pages present a more detailed checklist and discussion of each environmental
factor.
Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources Cultural Resources,
including Tribal Cultural
Resources
Geology / Soils
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
Hydrology / Water Quality
Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources Noise
Population / Housing Public Services Recreation
Transportation / Traffic Utilities / Service Systems Mandatory Findings of
Significance
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5. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
All items on the Initial Study Checklist that have been checked “Less Than Significant Impact” or
“No Impact” indicate that, upon evaluation, the District on behalf of the Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development has determined that the proposed project could
not have a significant adverse environmental effect relating to that issue. For items that have been
checked “Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,” the District has determined that
the proposed project would not have a significant adverse environmental effect as the mitigation
measures presented in this Initial Study would be implemented as part of the project. For each
checklist item, the evaluation has considered the impacts of the project both individually and
cumulatively.
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5.1 Aesthetics
5.1.1 Background
The project is located in a rapidly urbanizing area of eastern Contra Costa County, in the City of
Brentwood. At the present time, the creek is a trapezoidal flood control channel with practically
no riparian vegetation. The earthen channel is steep sloped and planted with non-native grasses.
A narrow band of ruderal freshwater marsh habitat is present along the base of the channel
banks. Marsh Creek Trail is located on top of the eastern bank of the creek. Residential
subdivisions are present on both sides of the creek for most of the project’s length. A vacant City-
owned parcel is located on the east side of the Upper Reach just south of Central Boulevard and
another city park (Sungold Park) is present on the west side of the Lower Reach. A linear park is
planned adjacent to the east side of the Lower Reach. A residential subdivision project (Pulte) is
approved for the area east of the Lower Reach.
5.1.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
AESTHETICS
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with Project-
level
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
DISCUSSION:
Project
a. A scenic vista is defined as a publicly accessible viewpoint that provides expansive views of a
highly valued landscape. Although public views of the Upper Reach are available from Dainty
Avenue and Central Boulevard, the views are generally not expansive and would not be
considered a scenic vista. Expansive views of the creek and the broader landscape are available
from Sungold Park to the west of the Lower Reach and from the EBPRD regional trail, especially
in the area of the Middle and Lower Reaches. The implementation of the proposed project would
change these views by widening the floodplain and planting riparian vegetation along the creek.
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However, this change would not adversely affect the scenic views in the area but would in fact
enhance the views by adding trees and other riparian vegetation along the creek banks. The
impact would be less than significant.
b. There is no state designated scenic route in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project.
However, some trees will be removed but the project will be restored with native riparian trees
and understory vegetation. Therefore, the project impact would be less than significant.
c. The proposed project would excavate both banks of the creek, widen the channel, and restore the
area by planting native plant species and riparian trees. During construction, the project area
would appear disturbed and a small number of existing trees would be removed when the creek
banks are excavated. However the duration of construction would be short and once the
construction is completed, new trees and other native plants appropriate to the project area
would be planted. Once the new plantings are established, the visual character and quality of the
creek corridor would improve relative to current conditions. Impacts of the proposed project on
the visual character of the project site and its surroundings would be less than significant.
d. The project does not include the installation of any temporary or permanent lighting.
Construction work would be completed during daytime hours and no lighting would be
required. Therefore implementation of the project would not create a new source of substantial
light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. There would be no
impact.
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5.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources
5.2.1 Background
The project is located in Contra Costa County. The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
(FMMP) identifies the project site as Urban and Built-Up Land2 (California Department of
Conservation 2014).
The project site is bordered on the east by residential subdivisions, a vacant City-owned parcel,
two planned parks, Willow Wood School/Dainty Center, and an approved residential
subdivision. To the west, the project site is bordered by residential subdivisions and a city park.
The land between Deer Creek and Sand Creek to the west of the Middle Reach is presently
undeveloped land planned for future residential subdivision development (City of Brentwood
General Plan 2014). All lands adjacent to the creek are designated Urban and Built-Up land by the
FMMP.
5.2.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY
RESOURCES
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 12220(g)) or timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code Section
4526)?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use?
2 Land occupied by structures with a building density of at least 1 unit to 1.5 acres, or approximately 6 structures to a
10-acre parcel. This land is used for residential, industrial, commercial, construction, institutional, public
administration, railroad and other transportation yards, cemeteries, airports, golf courses, sanitary landfills,
sewage treatment, water control structures, and other developed purposes.
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e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment, which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland
to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
DISCUSSION:
a. The project site is designated as Urban and Built-up Land by the FMMP. As a result,
implementation of the proposed project would not result in the conversion of land designated
either as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to non-
agricultural use. There would be no impact.
b. The project site is not under a Williamson Act contract and is not zone for agricultural use. There
would be no impact from the implementation of the project on land under a Williamson Act
contract and/or zoned for agricultural use.
c., d. Timberland is defined in PRC Section 4526 as “land designated by the board3 as experimental
forest land, which is available for, and capable of, growing a crop of trees of a commercial species
used to produce lumber and other forest products, including Christmas trees.” The project site
contains no mapped timberland, and there would be no impact from implementation of the
proposed project.
Forest land is defined in PRC Section 12220(g) as “land that can support 10-percent native tree
cover of any species, including hardwoods, under natural conditions, and that allows for
management of one or more forest resources, including timber, aesthetics, fish and wildlife,
biodiversity, water quality, recreation, and other public benefits.” The project site does not
contain any forest lands. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not result in
the loss of or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. There would be no impact.
e. The project would not involve any land use changes that could indirectly lead to the conversion
of Important Farmland or forest lands to other uses. Furthermore, as discussed above, most of the
parcels near the project site are developed with residential subdivisions, and those properties that
are currently undeveloped are designated Urban and Built-Up Land by the FMMP. There would
be no impact.
3 Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
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5.3 Air Quality
5.3.1 Background
The project area is subject to air quality planning programs developed in response to both the
Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the California Clean Air Act (CCAA). Within the San Francisco
Bay Area, air quality is monitored, evaluated, and regulated by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Bay Area Air Quality
Management District (BAAQMD).
The project is located in eastern Contra Costa County, which, along with eight other counties, is
within the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin (SFBAAB or Air Basin).
Air pollutants are emitted by a variety of sources, including mobile sources such as automobiles;
stationary sources such as manufacturing facilities, power plants, and laboratories; and area
sources such as homes and commercial buildings. While some of the air pollutants that are
emitted need to be examined at the local level, others are predominantly an issue at the regional
level. For instance, ozone (O3) is formed in the atmosphere in the presence of sunlight by a series
of chemical reactions involving oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and reactive organic gases (ROG).
Because these reactions are broad-scale in effects, the effects of ozone typically are analyzed at the
regional level (i.e., in the Air Basin) rather than the local level. On the other hand, other air
pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), respirable particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate
matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), lead (Pb), and toxic air contaminants (TAC) are a
potential concern in the immediate vicinity of the pollutant source because the pollutants are
emitted directly or are formed close to the source. TACs are also known as hazardous air
pollutants. Therefore, the study area for emissions of SO2, PM10, PM2.5, CO, Pb, and TAC is the
local area nearest the source, such as in the vicinity of construction sites, whereas the study area
for regional pollutants such as NOx and ROG is the entire Air Basin.
Air pollutants typically are categorized as criteria pollutants or TACs. The criteria pollutants are
those regulated at the federal level by U.S. EPA and at the state and regional level by CARB and
BAAQMD, respectively. These include O3, PM10, PM2.5, CO, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), SO2, and
Pb. O3 is a secondary pollutant formed during photochemical reactions with precursor
pollutants. As such, O3 is measured by assessing emissions of its precursors, ROG and NO2.
TACs are airborne pollutants for which there are no air quality standards, but are known to have
adverse human health effects and therefore are regulated. TACs are generated by a number of
sources, including stationary sources, mobile sources such as automobiles and heavy-duty
construction equipment, particularly diesel-fueled vehicles.
Air quality in the Air Basin is monitored by the BAAQMD and CARB. Based on pollutant
concentrations measured at monitoring stations within the Air Basin, the SFBAAB is classified as
being either in attainment or non-attainment of federal and state air quality standards. The Air
Basin is designated nonattainment for the federal O3 8-hour standard, the state O3 1-hour
standard, the state PM10 standard, and the state and federal PM2.5 standards. For all other
federal and state standards, the Air Basin is in attainment or unclassified.
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Some groups of people are considered more sensitive to adverse effects from air pollution than
the general population. These groups are termed “sensitive receptors.” Sensitive receptors
include children, the elderly, and people with existing health problems, who are more often
susceptible to respiratory infections and other air quality-related health problems. Locations
where these groups of people are found, such as schools, childcare centers, hospitals, and nursing
homes, are all considered sensitive receptors. Air pollution impacts are assessed, in part, based
on potential effects on sensitive receptors.
Several sensitive receptors are located in the vicinity of the project site. Specifically, single-family
homes are located adjacent to the work areas on the east side of the creek between Dainty
Avenue and Central Boulevard; on the west side of the creek between Central Boulevard and
Deer Creek; and along the east side of the Middle Reach. Willow Wood School/Dainty Center is
also located adjacent to the east side of the creek at the corner of Dainty Avenue and Central
Boulevard.
The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines (“BAAQMD Guidelines”) set forth methodologies
and quantitative significance thresholds that a lead agency may use to estimate and evaluate the
significance of a project’s air emissions. The BAAQMD Guidelines present thresholds for
evaluating both construction-phase and operational emissions, and include numeric thresholds
for criteria pollutants and health-based evaluation criteria for TACs. The BAAQMD Guidelines
do not recommend quantification of fugitive dust emissions but note that the impact from a
project’s fugitive dust emissions during construction would be significant unless dust control
measures and other best management practices are implemented. Although due to litigation
related to the BAAQMD Guidelines, the BAAQMD is not recommending the use of the
thresholds in its Guidelines, the thresholds are used by most Bay Area lead agencies, and have
been used in this Initial Study to evaluate the project’s air quality impacts.
5.3.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
AIR QUALITY
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the project
region is in non-attainment under an applicable
federal or state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
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e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
DISCUSSION:
a. A project would be considered to conflict with or obstruct implementation of the regional air
quality plans if it would be inconsistent with the emissions inventories contained in the regional
air quality plans. Emission inventories are developed based on projected increases in population
and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) within the region. Project-generated increases in population or
VMT could, therefore, potentially conflict with regional air quality attainment plans. Due to the
nature of the creek restoration activities, implementation of the proposed project would not result
in increased population or related increases in vehicle miles traveled within the region. As a
result, implementation of the proposed project would not be anticipated to conflict with existing
or future air quality planning efforts. The proposed project would have a less than significant
impact.
b. Implementation of the proposed project would result in short-term emissions associated with
ground disturbance and use of construction equipment and vehicles. Minimal emissions are
anticipated after the activities are completed, for reasons presented below.
Construction
Construction-generated emissions are short term and of temporary duration, lasting only as long
as construction activities occur, but have the potential to result in a significant air quality impact.
The channel widening and restoration activities would result in temporary emissions associated
with excavation and motor-vehicle exhaust from construction equipment and worker trips, as
well as the movement of construction equipment especially on unpaved surfaces. Emissions of
airborne particulate matter are largely dependent on the amount of ground disturbance
associated with site preparation activities.
Criteria Pollutant Emissions
Emissions of criteria pollutants from mainly excavation activities, grading and off-hauling were
estimated using the CalEEMod model. A conservative scenario was modeled that assumed that
the Upper Reach and Lower Reach improvements would be under construction at the same time
and the Middle Reach improvements would be constructed shortly thereafter. Therefore all of the
construction activities would take place over a 37-day period. The estimated construction
emissions are provided below in Table 2, Estimated Construction Emissions.
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Table 2
Estimated Construction Emissions (lbs per day)
CO NOx ROG PM
(fugitive
dust)
PM10
(Exhaust)
PM2.5
(Exhaust)
Project 24.4 20.9 2.4 138.7 0.81 0.74
Significance
Thresholds
None 54 54 None 82 54
Exceedance? No No No No No No
Source: Impact Sciences, Inc. 2016.
As shown in Table 2, if the Upper Reach and Lower Reach are concurrently under construction
and the Middle Reach is constructed shortly after, the proposed project would result in emissions
that would not exceed the thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants. The impact from air
pollutant emissions during the construction-phase of the project would be less than significant.
Fugitive Dust
As mentioned above, movement of construction equipment, especially on unpaved surfaces,
during construction activities and off-hauling excavated materials could temporarily generate
fugitive dust, including PM10 and PM2.5 emissions. Unless properly controlled, vehicles leaving
the site would deposit mud on local roadways, which could be an additional source of airborne
dust after it dries. Fugitive dust emissions would vary from day to day, depending on the nature
and magnitude of construction activity and local weather conditions. Fugitive dust emissions
would also depend on soil moisture, silt content of soil, wind speed, and the amount of
equipment operating. Larger dust particles would settle near the source, while fine particles
would be dispersed over greater distances from the construction site. The BAAQMD Guidelines
consider the impact from a project’s construction-phase dust emissions to be less than significant
if best management practices listed in the guidelines are implemented. Without these BMPs, the
impact from fugitive dust emissions would be potentially significant. Thus, to ensure that
construction-phase emissions are controlled and minimized, Mitigation Measure AIR-1 is
included which requires that dust control and other BMPs put forth by the BAAQMD are
implemented by the proposed project.
Mitigation Measure AIR-1:
The construction contractor(s) shall implement the following BMPs during project
construction:
All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil stockpiles, graded areas,
and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
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All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using
wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power
sweeping is prohibited.
All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as
possible and feasible.
Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use or
reducing the maximum idling time to five minutes (as required by the California
airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of
Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at all
access points.
All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance
with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified
mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation.
Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the
Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take
corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall also be
visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Community Health Risk
In addition to an evaluation of the potential impacts from a project’s construction -phase
emissions of criteria pollutant and fugitive dust, the BAAQMD Guidelines recommend an
evaluation of potential community health risk and hazards from a project’s construction
emissions of toxic air contaminants (TACs). For assessing community risks and hazards, a 1,000
foot radius around the project boundary is recommended in the BAAQMD Guidelines. The
proposed project would involve the use of diesel-fueled construction equipment which would
result in diesel particulate emissions which are considered a TAC in the vicinity of the work
areas. Due to the nature of the proposed project, the fact that only a few pieces of equipment
would be used on each reach (no more than 3 pieces of equipment), and the short duration of
work, the potential for a significant impact is low. However, sensitive receptors such as
residences and a daycare center are located less than 50 feet from where project construction
activities would occur and could be potentially affected. The impact would be potentially
significant. To avoid impacts to nearby sensitive receptors, the project will be required to
implement Mitigation Measure AIR-2 which will ensure that cleaner engines are utilized for
construction equipment to reduce diesel particulate emissions.
Mitigation Measure AIR-2:
All diesel-powered off-road equipment larger than 50 horsepower and operating on the
site for more than two days continuously during the duration of construction shall, at a
minimum, meet U.S. EPA emissions standards for Tier 2 engines or equivalent.
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Operation
Operational air emission impacts are associated with any change in permanent use of the project
site as a land use change can add new on-site stationary or area sources to the project site or
increase the number of vehicles trips to and from the project site. No change in land use is
proposed as part of the channel widening and restoration activities. Although restoration
activities may attract more people to utilize the Marsh Creek Trail, no significant permanent
increase in vehicle trips to the creek would result due to the proposed project. The small number
of vehicle trips associated with the monitoring and maintenance activities would not significantly
increase VMT. Therefore, operational emissions associated with the proposed project would not
change substantially from existing conditions, and would not exceed the applicable BAAQMD
thresholds of significance for operational emissions. The impact from air pollutant emissions
during operation would be less than significant.
c. As described above in Response b, the proposed project would not result in temporary increases
in air pollutant emissions that would exceed the applicable BAAQMD thresholds of significance
for construction emissions of criteria pollutants. In addition, BMPs would be implemented to
control fugitive dust and other construction-phase emissions. The proposed project would also
not result in a substantial amount of air pollutant emissions during operation. As a result,
increases of temporary and long-term air pollutant emissions would not result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of any of the pollutants for which the project region is in nonattainment
status for federal or state ambient air quality standards. This impact would be less than significant.
d. The potential for project construction activities to affect sensitive receptors is analyzed above
under Response b. As noted there, although TAC emissions during construction could result in a
potentially significant community health impact, it would be reduced to a less than significant
level by Mitigation Measure AIR-2 set forth above.
e. Construction of the proposed project would require the use of diesel-fueled equipment, which
has an associated odor. However, odors would be short term and temporary and would disperse
rapidly. They would not be pervasive enough to affect a substantial number of people or to be
objectionable. Consequently, construction of the proposed project would not cause or be affected
by odors, and the impact would be less than significant. Furthermore, Mitigation Measures AIR-
1 and AIR-2 would be implemented to minimize diesel exhaust emissions emitted on the project
site during construction.
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5.4 Biological Resources
5.4.1 Background
The project site is situated in a rapidly developing part of eastern Contra Costa County. Adjacent
land uses include single-family residential neighborhoods to the north, west and south, and
vacant lands zoned for residential development to the east and west. A section of the Marsh
Creek Regional Trail follows the top of Marsh Creek’s eastern bank.
The entire study area, which encompasses both banks of Marsh Creek over a section
approximately 4,000 feet long, has been highly modified historically by flood control and
agricultural activities. The upland portions of the study area were dryland farmed as recently as
2003 and were under cultivation at least as long ago as 1938; Marsh Creek has had much the same
alignment going back at least as long ago as then. Although most of the Marsh Creek channel on
site is lined with earthen banks, portions have been armored with grouted riprap. Multiple storm
drains outfall into the channel. The left (western) bank is topped with a gravel access roadbed
and backs up onto fenced back yards or adjacent residences, and a vacant field. The right (east)
bank is topped with the paved Marsh Creek Regional Trail and bordered with an old barbed wire
fence in the Lower Reach. The upland fields within and adjacent to the project site is former
agricultural land that has gone fallow but is routinely disked for weed and fire control (Wood
2016).
No natural, unaltered plant communities are present onsite or the project vicinity. Although
native plant species are present, none of the habitats present are considered indigenous and
natural; each is characterized as a product of post-disturbance recolonization. The predominant
vegetation type is ruderal. Anthropogenic habitat, consisting of plantings, is present along the
Marsh Creek Regional Trail and on adjacent properties. A narrow band of ruderal freshwater
marsh habitat is present along the base of each channel bank (Wood 2016).
Reconnaissance-level surveys were performed on May 12, 2015 and November 17, 2015 by Wood
Biological Consulting. During both surveys, all habitat types at and adjacent to the study area
were surveyed and classified, and plant and wildlife species observed were recorded.
Special-status Plants
Special-status plants include plant species that are listed or proposed for listing under the Federal
Endangered Species Act (FESA) or California Endangered Species Act (CESA) or considered by
the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) to be “rare, threatened or endangered in
California”(California Rare Plant Rank 1A, 1B and 2). A total of 61 special-status plant species
have been recorded in the nine U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangles surrounding the
project site and were evaluated in the February 2016 Biological Resource Assessment. Of the 61
species, eight special-status plant species are mapped by the 2015 California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB) as having been recorded from within 3.0 miles of the project site. These
include brittlescale (Atriplex depressa), big tarplant (Blepharizonia plumosa), round-leaved filaree
(California macrophylla), San Joaquin spearscale (Extriplex joaquiniana), stinkbells (Fritillaria
agrestis), Brewer’s western flax (Hesperolinon breweri), Antioch Dunes evening primrose (Oenothera
deltoides ssp. howelliii), and showy golden madia (Madia radiata).
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No federally or State-listed plant species or California Rare Plant Rank 1A, 1B and 2 species were
detected within the study area and none is expected to occur within the project disturbance areas
due to level of historical disturbance and lack of appropriate habitat.
Special-status Wildlife Species
Special-status wildlife species include animal taxa listed or proposed for listing under the FESA
or CESA; taxa considered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to be a
Species of Special Concern (SSC); and taxa which meet the criteria for listing, even if not currently
included on any list, as described under CEQA Section 15380. In addition, many wildlife species
receive protection under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act (MBTA), and the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act (MBTRA). The California Fish and
Game Code (CFGC) provides specific language protecting birds and raptors, “fully protected
birds,” “fully protected mammals,” “fully protected reptiles and amphibians,” and “fully
protected fish.” The California Code of Regulations (CCR) prohibits the take of fully protected
fish, certain fur‐bearing mammals, and restricts the taking of amphibians and reptiles (Wood
2016).
The potential for a total of 78 special-status wildlife species to occur in the area to be disturbed by
the project was evaluated in the February 2016 Biological Resource Assessment. Based on the
availability of suitable habitat, there is potential for nine special-status wildlife species to occur
on site. These include silvery legless lizard, California red-legged frog, Pacific pond turtle,
Chinook salmon, steelhead (Central Valley distinct population segment (DPS)), burrowing owl,
white-tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, and Swainson’s hawk. Of the nine species, two of these
species were observed on site during surveys: burrowing owl was observed nesting within the
study area and Swainson’s hawk was observed hunting on site.
East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan
The proposed project site is located within the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation
Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (“HCP/NCCP” or “Plan”) inventory area. The Plan
is intended to provide a comprehensive framework to protect natural resources in eastern Contra
Costa County, while improving and streamlining the environmental permitting process for
impacts of new development on Endangered and Threatened species, and other species covered
by the HCP/NCCP.
The permit area for the East Contra Costa County HCP/NCCP generally includes land within the
urban limit lines in the cities of Clayton, Pittsburg, Oakley, and Brentwood and Contra Costa
County. The local jurisdictions who are permittees under the HCP/NCCP include the cities of
Brentwood, Clayton, Oakley, and Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, Contra Costa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District, East Bay Regional Park District, and the Conservancy.
Currently, all participating jurisdictions have approved the HCP/NCCP and have adopted
implementing ordinances and the fee structures set forth in the HCP/NCCP.
As required by the FESA, the HCP/NCCP includes measures to avoid and minimize take of
covered species, which would be included as conditions on development for applicable projects.
It is the responsibility of project proponents to design and implement their projects in compliance
with listed measures in the HCP/NCCP.
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The proposed project’s participation in the HCP/NCCP would provide a mechanism to
adequately mitigate impacts to all potentially occurring covered sensitive species and habitats on
the project site.
5.4.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-
status species in local or regional plans, policies,
or regulations, or by the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
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DISCUSSION:
a. Special-status Plants
As stated above, 61 special-status plant species have been recorded within the nine USGS quad
area inclusive of the project site and were evaluated in the February 2016 Biological Resource
Assessment. However, none of the special-status plant species were observed during site
reconnaissance surveys and are not expected to occur on the project site due to the level of
disturbance, soils, lack of suitable habitat or substrate, and geographic isolation from known
populations. Therefore, no impacts to special-status plant species would occur.
Special-status Wildlife Species
As noted above, the potential exists for nine special-status wildlife species to occur on site: silvery
legless lizard, California red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond turtle, Chinook salmon,
steelhead (Central Valley DPS), burrowing owl, white-tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, and
Swainson’s hawk. The potential also exists for numerous other bird species that are protected
under the MBTA and CFGC to be present in the area. The potential for the project to affect these
species is evaluated below.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Populations of California red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond turtle, and silvery legless lizard
have been recorded from the project region. Although the occurrence of these species on the
project site is considered unlikely, the lack of significant barriers to movement between known
source populations and the project site means that the potential exists for these species to move
into harm’s way during project construction and direct mortalities could result. Direct and
indirect impacts to California red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond turtle, and silvery legless
lizard would be considered significant. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would
reduce impacts to these species to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1:
To avoid and minimize impacts to California red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond
turtle, and silvery legless lizard during construction activities, the project will implement
the following measures:
1. Coverage under the HCP/NCCP. The project proponent shall apply for coverage
under the HCP/NCCP. Participation in the HCP/NCCP, including implementation of
appropriate avoidance and minimization measures and payment of applicable fees
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would provide the project proponent with incidental take coverage for California
red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond turtle, and silvery legless lizard.4
2. Seasonal Avoidance. If required by the Streambed Alteration Agreement or Water
Quality Certification, work shall be limited to the dry season, from April 15 to
October 15.
3. Minimize Nighttime Work. If required by the Streambed Alteration Agreement or
Water Quality Certification, nighttime construction shall be restricted to avoid effects
on nocturnally active species such as California red-legged frog.
4. Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the commencement of construction
activities, a qualified biologist shall present an environmental awareness program to
all construction personnel working on site. At a minimum the training should
include a description of special-status species that could be encountered, their
habitats, regulatory status, protective measures, work boundaries, lines of
communication, reporting requirements, and the implications of violations of
applicable laws.
5. Wildlife Exclusion Fencing. Prior to the start of construction, wildlife exclusion
fencing (WEF)5 shall be installed as warranted and consistent with the HCP/NCCP to
isolate the work area from any habitats potentially supporting special-status animals
or through which such species may move. The final project plans shall indicate
where and how the WEF is to be installed. The bid solicitation package special
provisions shall provide further instructions to the contractor about acceptable
fencing locations and materials. The fencing shall remain throughout the duration of
the work activities, be regularly inspected and properly maintained by the
contractor. Fencing and stakes shall be completely removed following project
completion.
6. Best Management Practices (BMPs). Prior to the initiation of work, BMPs shall be in
place to prevent the release of any pollutants or sediment into the creek, storm
drains, or tributaries; all BMPs shall be properly maintained. Leaks, drips, and spills
of hydraulic fluid, oil, or fuel from construction equipment shall be promptly cleaned
up to prevent contamination of water ways. All workers shall be properly trained
regarding the importance of preventing and cleaning up spills of contaminants.
Protective measures should include, at a minimum:
4 The HCP/NCCP requires written notification to the USFWS, CDFW, and the Habitat Conservancy prior to
disturbance of any suitable breeding habitat for California red-legged frog. However, the project area does not
contain any suitable breeding habitat for this species. Because the project will receive take coverage under the
HCP/NCCP, preconstruction surveys are not required for California red-legged frog (non-breeding), Pacific
(Western) pond turtle and silver legless lizard.
5 Wildlife Exclusion Fencing should provide a barrier for terrestrial wildlife gaining access to the project work areas.
The fencing may vary to meet the needs of a particular species, but should be buried and/or backfilled to prevent
animals passing under the fence and should be high enough to deter reptiles and amphibian or small mammals
from climbing or jumping over the fence. Acceptable fencing materials including ERTEC E-Fence® (Ertec
Environmental Systems LLC), plywood, corrugated metal, silt fencing or other suitable materials.
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a. No discharge of pollutants from vehicle and equipment cleaning should be
allowed into any storm drains or watercourses.
b. Spill containment kits should be maintained onsite at all times during
construction operations and/or staging or fueling of equipment.
c. Coir rolls or straw wattles should be installed along or at the base of slopes
during construction to capture sediment.
7. Erosion Control. Graded areas shall be protected from erosion using a combination
of silt fences, fiber rolls along toes of slopes or along edges of designated staging
areas, and erosion control netting (such as jute or coir) as appropriate on sloped
areas.
8. Construction Site Restrictions. The following site restrictions shall be implemented to
avoid adversely affecting sensitive habitats and harm or harassment to listed species:
a. Any fill material shall be certified to be non-toxic and weed free.
b. All food and food-related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed trash
containers and removed completely from the site at the end of each day.
c. No pets from project personnel shall be allowed anywhere in the project site
during construction.
d. No firearms shall be allowed on the project site except for those carried by
authorized security personnel, or local, State or Federal law enforcement
officials.
e. All equipment shall be maintained such that there are no leaks of automotive
fluids such as gasoline, oils or solvents and a Spill Response Plan shall be
prepared. Hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, solvents, etc. shall be
stored in sealable containers in a designated location that is isolated from
wetlands and aquatic habitats.
f. Servicing of vehicles and construction equipment including fueling, cleaning,
and maintenance should occur only at sites isolated from any aquatic habitat
unless separated by topographic or drainage barrier or unless it is an already
existing gas station. Staging areas may occur closer to the project activities as
required.
9. Proper Use of Erosion Control Devices. Plastic mono-filament netting (e.g., that used
with erosion control matting) or similar material shall not be used within the project
area; wildlife can become entangled or trapped in such non-biodegradable materials.
Acceptable substitutes include coconut coir matting, tackified hydroseeding, blown
straw, or other organic mulching material.
10. Protocol for Species Observation – Pacific (Western) pond turtle and silvery legless
lizard. If a Pacific (Western) pond turtle or silvery legless lizard is encountered in the
project site, work in the area of the finding must cease immediately until the animal
either moves out of harm’s way of its own accord or is safely relocated well upstream
or downstream of the project site. Only a qualified biologist with a scientific
collection permit issued by the CDFW may handle and relocate Pacific (Western)
pond turtle or silvery legless lizard. Any sightings and relocation of Pacific (Western)
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pond turtle and silvery legless lizard should be reported to the CDFW and the
CNDDB.
Fish Species
Although there are no records for steelhead or Chinook salmon occurring in Marsh Creek in the
2015 CNDDB and occurrence on site for both species is considered unlikely, recent sightings of
fall-run Chinook have been reported within Marsh Creek and suitable habitat for steelhead is
present in the project area. Populations of listed salmonids have not been regularly observed in
Marsh Creek; any present would be considered stray migrants. Listed salmonids have the
greatest potential to occur within the project area between November and June based on the
timing of adult and juvenile migrations in and through the waterways of the Sacramento/San
Joaquin Delta (National Marine Fisheries Service 2012). Although the vast majority of
construction activities would occur above the OHWM and during the dry season, some limited
work such as restoration of habitat or site-specific armoring could occur in the low-flow channel.
To the extent that this work in the low-flow channel requires either dewatering or excavation,
take of steelhead or Chinook could occur. Neither of these species is covered under the
HCP/NCCP and direct and indirect impacts to either steelhead or Chinook would be considered
significant. To ensure there is no take of either of these species if work in the low-flow channel
becomes necessary, Mitigation Measure BIO-2 would be implemented and impacts would be
reduced to less than significant. In addition, consultation with the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) will confirm these measures are sufficient; otherwise, additional measures may
be implemented as appropriate. Once the proposed improvements are constructed, the project
would not impede or interfere with fish movement. In fact the project would improve conditions
for movement of fish species in this area.
Mitigation Measure BIO-2:
To minimize and avoid impacts to Chinook salmon and steelhead, the following
measures will be implemented:
1. Seasonal Avoidance. In-stream work shall be limited to June 1 to October31.
2. In-Stream Activities: If in-stream construction or dewatering is required, the
following precautionary measures should be implemented:
a. A preconstruction survey of the aquatic environment shall be performed by a
qualified biologist.
b. A qualified biologist shall present an environmental awareness program
working on site.
c. A qualified biologist should monitor all in-stream activities.
d. If dewatering is proposed, a qualified biologist should monitor the
installation of coffer dams. During dewatering, a qualified biologist should
check for stranded aquatic wildlife. Dewatering pumps must be fitted with
intake screens with a mesh no greater than 5 mm (0.2 in) and BMPs will be
installed to minimize sediment transport during installation of coffer dams.
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e. Native species (non-special-status fish species) should be relocated upstream
or downstream of the cofferdams by a permitted biologist. Non-native
species should be euthanized in accordance with the guidance of the CDFW.
All wildlife encounters should be documented and reported to the CDFW. If
listed salmonids are present, the NMFS shall be consulted to determine the
appropriate measures to ensure conformance with ESA.
Migratory and Special-status Birds
The project site trees, shrubs, vines, and grasslands provide suitable nesting habitat for four
special-status bird species (Swainson’s hawk, white-tailed kite, burrowing owl, and loggerhead
shrike) as well as many other migratory bird species. As noted earlier, during site reconnaissance
surveys, an occupied nesting burrow of burrowing owl was observed in the study area, and a
foraging Swainson’s hawk was observed on the ground, perching and directly overhead during
the survey.
Ground disturbing activities such as grubbing, grading, trenching, and tree removal or pruning
could result in direct or indirect impacts to nesting birds by causing the destruction or
abandonment of occupied nests and mortality of young. In addition, noise from construction
activities could disrupt active nests. Any direct or indirect impact on an active nest of the special-
status bird species or species protected by the MBTA and CFGC would be a potentially significant
impact. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 would reduce impacts to nesting birds to
less than significant.
Mitigation Measure BIO-3:
In order to avoid impacts to nesting Swainson’s hawk, white-tailed kite, burrowing owl,
loggerhead shrike, and other bird species protected under the MBTA and CFGC during
project implementation, the measures outlined below shall be implemented.
1) Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the commencement of construction
activities, a qualified biologist shall present an environmental awareness program to
all construction personnel working on site. At a minimum the training shall include a
description of special-status species that could be encountered, their habitats,
regulatory status, protective measures, work boundaries, lines of communication,
reporting requirements, and the implications of violations of applicable laws.
2) Swainson’s hawk is a federally listed threatened species and is covered under the
HCP/NCCP. Nonetheless, every effort should be made to ensure that no take of
Swainson’s hawk occurs. Therefore, the measures outlined below should be
implemented.
a) The project proponent should apply for coverage under the HCP/NCCP.
Participation in the HCP/NCCP would provide the applicant with incidental
take coverage for Swainson’s hawk and satisfy any requirements for
mitigation for loss of habitat.
b) Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season (March 15-
September 15), a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey
no more than one month prior to construction to determine if there are any
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active Swainson’s hawk nests within 305 meters (1,000 feet) of the project
site.
c) If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further action is needed.
d) If an active nest is present within this buffer, the measures outlined below
shall be followed.
Construction activities are not permitted within 305 meters (1,000 feet) of
an occupied nest to prevent nest abandonment. However, if site-specific
conditions or the nature of the activity warrant a small buffer, a qualified
biologist should coordinate with CDFW and USFWS to determine the
appropriate buffer size.
Construction activities may proceed prior to September 15 if the young
Swainson’s hawks have fledged, as determined by a qualified biologist.
3) White-tailed kite is a state-listed fully protected species; it is not covered under the
HCP/NCCP and incidental take of the species is not allowed. To ensure that no take
of white-tailed kite or other migratory raptors occurs, the measures outlined below
shall be implemented.
a) Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season (February 1-
August 31), a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey no
more than two weeks prior to construction to determine if there are any
active nests of white-tailed kite or other migratory raptors within 76 meters
(250 feet) of the project site.
b) Prior to the removal or significant pruning of any trees, they shall be
inspected by a qualified biologist for the presence of raptor nests. This is
required during both the breeding season and non-breeding season. If a
suspected raptor nest is discovered, the CDFW shall be notified. Pursuant to
CFGC Section 3503.5, raptor nests, whether or not they are occupied, may
not be removed until approval is granted by the CDFW.
c) If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further action is needed.
d) If an active nest is present within this buffer, the measures outlined below
shall be implemented.
Construction activities are not permitted within 76 meter (250 feet) of an
occupied nest to prevent nest abandonment. However, if site-specific
conditions or the nature of the activity warrant a small buffer, a qualified
biologist should coordinate with the CDFW and/or USFWS to determine
the appropriate buffer size. Nest monitoring may be warranted for
activities that would occur within a smaller buffer.
Construction activities may proceed prior to August 31 if the young
white-tailed kites or other raptor species have fledged, as determined by
a qualified biologist.
4) Burrowing owl is a State species of special concern and a covered species under the
HCP/NCCP. To ensure that no take of burrowing owl occurs, the measures outlined
below shall be implemented.
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a) Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season (February 1-
August 31), a CDFW-approved biologist shall conduct a preconstruction
survey of all suitable burrowing owl habitat that would be affected by the
project. The survey shall be performed no more than 30 days prior to
construction to determine if there are any active nests of burrowing owl
within 153 m (500 ft) of the project site, access permitting.
b) If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further action is needed.
c) If an active nest is present within this buffer, the measures outlined below
shall be implemented.
If an occupied burrowing owl nest site is present within the limits of
work, construction may not proceed. The taking of burrowing owls or
occupied nests is prohibited under CFGC.6 Nest sites must be flagged
and protected by a designated disturbance-free buffer zone of at least 76
meters (250 feet).
Construction activities are not permitted within 76 meters (250 feet) of an
occupied nest to prevent nest abandonment.
Construction may proceed if a qualified biologist monitors the nest and
determines that the adults have not begun egg-laying and incubation or
that the juveniles have fledged.
Burrowing owls may be passively excluded from occupied burrows
outside of the breeding season (i.e., September 1-January 31), in
consultation with the CDFW. All owls should be passively excluded
from burrows within 49 meters (160 feet) of the work site. Passive
exclusion is achieved by installing one-way doors in the burrow
entrances. Doors should be in place for at least 48 hours and the site
should be monitored daily for at least one week to confirm that the
burrow has been abandoned.
5) Loggerhead shrike is a state species of special concern; it is not covered under the
HCP/NCCP and incidental take of the species is not allowed. To ensure that no take
of loggerhead shrike or any other migratory passerines occurs, the measures outlined
below shall be implemented.
a) If ground-disturbing activities (i.e., site clearing, disking, grading, etc.) can
be performed outside of the nesting season (i.e., between September 1 and
January 31), no additional surveys are warranted.
b) Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting season (February 1-
August 31), a qualified biologist should conduct a preconstruction survey no
more than two weeks prior to construction to determine if there are any
active nests of loggerhead shrike or any other migratory passerines nests
within 30 meters (100 feet) of the project site.
6 CFGC §§3503, 3503.5 and 3800
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c) If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no further action is needed.
d) If an active nest is present within this buffer, the following measures shall be
implemented.
Construction activities are not permitted within 30 meters (100 feet) of an
occupied nest to prevent nest abandonment. However, if site-specific
conditions or the nature of the activity warrant a smaller buffer, a
qualified biologist should coordinate with the CDFW and USFWS to
determine the appropriate buffer size. Nest monitoring may be
warranted for activities that would occur within a smaller buffer.
Construction activities may proceed prior to August 31 if the young
birds have fledged, as determined by a qualified biologist.
f. Sensitive natural communities recorded from the project region include alkali meadow, alkali
seep, cismontane alkali marsh, coastal and valley freshwater marsh, coastal brackish marsh,
northern claypan vernal pool, stabilized interior dunes, valley needlegrass grassland, and valley
sink scrub (Wood 2016). However, there are no known special-status natural communities on the
project site. Although the project would involve the removal of some limited riparian habitat
along the creek in order to widen the channel, substantially greater riparian habitat would be
created by converting the creek channel to a more natural channel and planting the banks with
riparian trees and plant species. Thus, the impact of the project on sensitive natural communities
and riparian habitat would be less than significant.
g. During the 2015 site visits, a preliminary delineation of jurisdictional waters of the U.S. and
waters of the State was performed.7 Marsh Creek is expected to qualify as a water of the U.S. and
a water of the State. Thus, as currently proposed, the project would result in impacts to
jurisdictional waters. Impacts to the channel are regulated and fall under the jurisdiction of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and
the CDFW. The proposed project would grade back both banks of Marsh Creek to an elevation
just above the OHWM. The total length of channel to be altered is 4,000 feet. The impact on
federal and state waters would be potentially significant. With the implementation of Mitigation
Measure BIO-4, project impacts to jurisdictional waters would be reduced to a less than significant
level.
Mitigation Measure BIO-4:
In order to avoid, minimize and compensate for unavoidable impacts on waters of the
U.S./waters of the State, the measures outlined below shall be implemented.
7 Methods were in accordance with the procedures outlined in Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987) and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (USACE, 2008). Determination of the limits of the ordinary high
water mark (OHWM) conformed to procedures outlined in USACE (2006).
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1) Impacts on waters of the U.S. will be avoided by restricting grading to an elevation
above the OHWM; avoidance of impacts to waters of the State is not feasible. Long-term
impacts shall be minimized by limiting the use of hardened structures (e.g., grouted
riprap) in preference of bio-engineering solutions as much as is practicable. Surface
water connections must not be permanently blocked or interrupted and the installation
of drop-structures or other features that create barriers to wildlife movement shall be
avoided.
2) Prior to construction, the project proponent will need to secure authorization from
the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW in conformance to the Clean Water Act and Lake
and Streambed Alteration Program.
3) Participation in the HCP/NCCP is expected to satisfy the requirements of the regulatory
agencies for compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts on stream channels,
wetlands and riparian habitat. A Planning Survey Report shall be completed and
submitted to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy. The submittal shall
include detailed drawings illustrating all temporary and permanent impacts.
4) Per the terms of the adopted HCP/NCCP, a wetland mitigation fee or on-site habitat
restoration will mitigate the impacts. If accepted by the regulatory agencies, no
additional mitigation for wetland impacts is typically required. HCP/NCCP fee
payment will occur at project contract award.
5) For all work within and adjacent to the stream channel and riparian habitat, best
management practices (BMPs) must be incorporated into the project design to minimize
environmental effects. These include the following:
Construction in the active channels shall be restricted to the dry season (April
15-October 15).
Personnel conducting ground-disturbing activities within or adjacent to the
buffer zone of wetlands, ponds, streams, or riparian woodland/scrub shall be
trained by a qualified biologist in these avoidance and minimization measures
and the permit obligations.
If dewatering is necessary, water released downstream of work areas must be
as clean or cleaner than flows entering the work area. Sediment-laden water
shall be either pumped onto upland sites for infiltration or into Baker tanks for
settling, prior to being released back into the channel. Coffer dams shall consist
of clean, silt-free sand or gravel in sand bags, or a comparable material. All
coffer dam materials must be promptly removed when no longer needed.
High visibility temporary construction fencing should be erected between the
outer edge of the limits of construction and adjacent streams or habitats to be
preserved. Temporary construction fencing will be removed upon the
completion of work.
Grading or construction near channels shall be isolated with silt fencing or
other BMPs to prevent sedimentation. BMPs shall be regularly inspected.
Vehicles and equipment shall be parked on existing roads or previously
disturbed areas.
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Equipment working in channels must be in good working order and free of
leaks of fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluids. Drip pans shall be placed under vehicles
and equipment over waterways and spill clean-up materials should be kept
onsite at a convenient location.
Equipment maintenance and refueling shall be performed well away from the
top of bank of any channel; storm drain inlets shall be protected from an
accidental release of contaminants.
Concrete washings or other contaminants must not be permitted to enter the
stream channel or any storm drain inlet.
Any concrete structures or cured-in-place pipe linings shall be allowed to cure
before coming in contact with surface flows.
Construction debris and materials shall be stockpiled away from watercourses.
Appropriate erosion-control measures (e.g., coconut coir matting, tackified
hydroseeding, blown straw or other organic mulching material) shall be used
on site to reduce siltation and runoff of contaminants into wetlands, ponds,
streams, or riparian woodland/scrub. Plastic mono-filament netting (e.g., that
used with erosion control matting) or similar material should not be used
within the action area; wildlife can become entangled or trapped such non-
biodegradable materials. Erosion-control measures shall be placed between the
outer edge of the buffer and the project site.
Fiber rolls used for erosion control shall be certified as free of noxious weed
seed.
Construction staging areas past the channel banks must be located away from
any wetlands or other sensitive habitats as identified by a qualified biologist.
Newly graded earthen channel slopes shall be revegetated with a native seed
mix developed by a qualified restorationist. Seed mixtures applied for erosion
control shall not contain invasive nonnative species, and be composed of native
species or sterile nonnative species. Straw or mulch shall also be applied to all
bare surfaces. The seed mix and mulch shall be applied prior to the onset of the
first winter-season rains.
Herbicide shall not be applied within 30 meters (100 feet) of wetlands, ponds,
streams, or riparian habitat. However, where appropriate to control serious
invasive plants, herbicides that have been approved by the U.S. EPA for use in
or adjacent to aquatic habitats may be used as long as label instructions are
followed and applications avoid or minimize impacts on covered species and
their habitats. In seasonal or intermittent stream or wetland environments,
appropriate herbicides may be applied during the dry season to control
nonnative invasive species. Herbicide drift should be minimized by applying
the herbicide as close to the target area as possible and by avoiding applying
during windy days.
Additional measures may be outlined in the conditions of the permits issued by
the USACE, RWQCB, CDFW, and the Habitat Conservancy. All permit
conditions must be conformed to.
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d. As mentioned above, limited construction work could occur in the low-flow channel and take of
steelhead or Chinook could occur. To ensure there is no take of either of these species if work in
the low-flow channel becomes necessary, Mitigation Measure BIO-2 would be implemented to
ensure temporary impacts to wildlife movement would be less than significant. Consultation with
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) would be conducted by the USACE during the
USACE permit application process.
Marsh Creek is not part of an uninterrupted riparian corridor and although it is contiguous with
extensive open shoreline lands downstream, it connects to the uppermost part of the watershed
only after passing through commercial, industrial and residential development and numerous
culvert outfalls. Much of the Lower Reach of Marsh Creek lacks significant riffles, pools, irregular
bank features, and overhanging vegetation that provide suitable cover or refuge for resident or
dispersing wildlife. Furthermore, the adjacent residential neighborhoods and commercial
development bring predators such as pets, feral animals, and those attracted to human
habitation. Increased human activity, noise, and lighting further inhibit the movements of
wildlife species. For these reasons, the section of Marsh Creek that constitutes the project site is
not expected to serve as a significant wildlife corridor. Although, construction activities would
disturb wildlife that use the creek in the project area this disturbance would be temporary.
Furthermore, the implementation of the proposed habitat restoration and enhancement project
would serve to improve the quality of available habitat for wildlife use, including movement of
fish species. Thus, less than significant impacts to wildlife movement would occur.
e. The natural vegetation within the project area consists of annual grasses and forbs with a few
scattered oaks. Project implementation would require removal of predominantly ruderal
vegetation consisting of herbaceous annual and perennial grasses and forbs. Trees planned for
removal include one valley oak (dbh8 estimated to be 40 inches), two live oaks (14-inch dbh), and
5-10 non-native trees (8-inch dbh). The City of Brentwood Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance
requires that any healthy oak trees (4-inch dbh or greater) that are removed within Planned
Development 20 (PD-20) areas shall be replaced with 48-inch box blue oak trees with a canopy
width of 7 to 8 feet and a height of 17 feet. The ordinance requires that all trees shall be planted in
public lands, the golf course, open space areas or view easements.
Although the proposed project is not subject to the City’s tree ordinance, trees to be planted along
the creek would still comply with tree replacement standards and would provide a greater
number of trees than are currently on-site. A key component of the proposed project is to plant
numerous trees alongside the creek to provide shade for pedestrians utilizing the Marsh Creek
Trail and to shade waters within the creek to improve water quality. Thus, the impact would be
less than significant.
f. The East Contra Costa County HCP/NCCP was adopted in August of 2007. The HCP/NCCP
provides a framework to protect natural resources in eastern Contra Costa County, while
improving and streamlining the environmental permitting process for impacts on endangered
species. Rather than individually surveying, negotiating, and securing mitigation, project
proponents will receive required permits by paying a fee (and/or dedicating land) and adhering
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to Plan-required avoidance and minimization measures. Fees are paid into two separate reserves,
a Development Fee and a Wetland Fee. The Development Fee requires payment based on a cost
per acre for all acres converted to non-habitat with the cost per acre based on the HCP fee zone.
The proposed project does not propose any building or structure development and would not
convert any areas to non-habitat. Nonetheless, the project would temporarily disturb habitat and
potentially affect covered species and payment of the Development Fee would be required. The
Wetland Fee requires payment based on the amount and type of wetland or waters affected. The
proposed project would comply with the HCP/NCCP and project impacts to species, habitat, and
wetlands would be mitigated through the payment of Wetland Impact fees to the HCP/NCCP (or
on-site habitat restoration). Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with the
provisions of an adopted HCP/NCCP and there would be no impact.
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5.5 Cultural Resources
5.5.1 Background
The project area is situated on the western margin of California's Central Valley, one of two
principal grassland communities that exist in California. The combination of the climate and
arable soils has produced rich farmland leading to extensive agricultural use of the region, which
has resulted in the disappearance of much of the original marsh and grassland community.
Annual precipitation in the region is 6 to 29 inches. The climate is Mediterranean and
temperatures in the summer are high (WSA 2016). No standing structures are present on the
project site.
On November 10, 2015, WSA conducted a records search for the project at the Northwest
Information Center at Sonoma State University (NWIC) (File No. 15-0613). The records search
included a review of cultural resource and excavation reports and recorded cultural resources
within 1/4-mile radius of the project area. The records search also included a review of the Office
of Historic Preservation Directory.
A total of two cultural resources studies have been conducted within the project area, and a total
five cultural resources studies have been conducted within 1/4-mile radius of the project.
The records search indicated that no previously recorded resources are within the project area.
One previously recorded resource, the Union9 Pacific Railroad (P-07-000813), is located within
1/4-mile of the project area. The resource is a segment of the historic Union Pacific Railroad6
whose alignment has been recorded in a number of different locations.
WSA Staff Archaeologist David Buckley conducted a field reconnaissance of the proposed project
area on November 17, 2015. The survey began at the southeast corner of the project area at the
intersection of Dainty Avenue and proceeded north along the eastern side of Marsh Creek. The
survey proceeded around the north end of the project area and then continued south along the
west side of Marsh Creek, terminating back at Dainty Avenue. No prehistoric or historic deposits
were observed during the archaeological survey and no evidence of prehistoric cultural soils
(midden) was observed during the archaeological survey (WSA 2016).
5.5.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5?
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
e) Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource as defined in Public Resources Code
21074?
DISCUSSION:
a. The project site consists of a section along Marsh Creek and the Marsh Creek Trail. The site does
not contain buildings or structures that would qualify as historic al resources. No impact on a
structure or feature of the built environment that qualifies as a historical resource would occur.
b.,d. As noted above, no recorded archaeological resources are known from the project area. No
prehistoric or historic deposits were observed during the archaeological survey and no evidence
of prehistoric cultural soils (midden) was observed during the archaeological survey. However,
given that associated grave goods and human remains have been identified at various places
along the banks of Marsh Creek at other locations, all of the areas immediately adjacent to Marsh
Creek are considered sensitive for prehistoric archaeological deposits. Therefore, project impacts
to unknown cultural resources or human remains would be potentially significant. Mitigation
Measure CUL-1 would reduce the impacts to unknown historic and prehistoric archaeological
resources and human remains to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measure CUL-1:
Crew training, initial monitoring by a qualified archaeologist to determine an
appropriate level of monitoring for the duration of the project, and additional spot checks
pending the results of the initial monitoring shall be conducted prior to and during
ground disturbing activities.
A qualified archaeologist shall be present on the project site to monitor ground
disturbing activities and inspect excavated soils to identify any cultural resources and
human remains as deemed appropriate by the qualified archaeologist.
All construction crew workers shall attend a training session led by a qualified
archaeologist that discusses (1) the reasons for archaeological resource monitoring; (2)
regulatory policies protecting resources and human remains; (3) basic identification of
archaeological resources; and (4) the protocol to follow in case of a discovery of such
resources.
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In accordance with CEQA Guideline §15064.5 (f), should any previously unknown
historic or prehistoric resources, including but not limited to charcoal, obsidian or chert
flakes, grinding bowls, shell fragments, bone, pockets of dark, friable soils, glass, metal,
ceramics, wood, privies, trash deposits or similar debris, be discovered during ground
disturbing activities, work within 25 feet of these materials should be stopped until a
qualified professional archaeologist has an opportunity to evaluate the potential
significance of the find and to consult with the lead agency about what appropriate
mitigation would be appropriate to protect the resource.
In the event that human remains, or possible human remains, are encountered during
project-related ground disturbance, in any location other than a dedicated cemetery,
there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area
reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the coroner of the county in which
the human remains are discovered has determined, that the remains are not subject to the
provisions of Section 27492 of the Government Code or any other related provisions of
law concerning investigation of the circumstances, manner and cause of death, and the
recommendations concerning treatment and disposition of the human remains have been
made to the person responsible for the excavation, or to his or her authorized
representative, in the manner provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
The County Coroner, upon recognizing the remains as being of Native American origin,
is responsible to contact the NAHC within 24 hours. The Commission has various
powers and duties, including the appointment of a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) to the
project. The MLD, or in lieu of the MLD, the NAHC, has the responsibility to provide
guidance as to the ultimate disposition of any Native American remains.
c. There are no known significant fossil deposits or paleontological resources located in the City of
Brentwood (City of Brentwood 2014a). However, the geologic conditions within the city provide
suitable conditions for the possibility of fossils to exist at depths of five to 10 feet below ground
surface. The project site is mapped as Quaternary-aged alluvial deposits. Geologic formations,
including various Quaternary subunits have a high to moderate potential for paleontological
resources (City of Brentwood 2014a). Therefore, excavation on the project site could potentially
inadvertently unearth and damage paleontological resources. Project impacts to paleontological
resources would be potentially significant. Mitigation Measure CUL-2 would be implemented to
reduce the impact on paleontological resources to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measure CUL-2:
Prior to project construction, construction personnel shall be informed of the potential for
encountering significant paleontological resources. All construction personnel shall be
informed of the need to stop work in the vicinity of a potential discovery until a qualified
paleontologist has been provided the opportunity to assess the significance of the find
and implement appropriate measures to protect or scientifically remove the find.
Construction personnel shall also be informed of the requirements that unauthorized
collection resources are prohibited.
e. Assembly Bill (AB) 52, which came into effect on July 1, 2015, requires that lead agencies consider
the effects of projects on tribal cultural resources and conduct consultation with federally and
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non-federally recognized Native American tribes early in the environmental review process.
According to AB 52, it is the responsibility of the tribes to formally request of a lead agency that
they be notified of projects in the lead agency’s jurisdiction so that they may request consultation.
One tribe, Wilton Rancheria, has contacted the District 10 requesting notification regarding
projects proposed by the County. A letter was sent to Wilton Rancheria in October 2015 and no
responses have been received to date. Although at this time, no other tribes have contacted the
District requesting notification, the District proactively contacted the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) to obtain a list of Native American individuals and organizations that may
have knowledge of or interest in tribal cultural resources in the project area. On February 1, 2016,
WSA sent out letters to Native American tribes identified by NAHC notifying them of the
proposed project and followed up with phone calls. Comments and recommendations were
received from three Native American contacts. Ms. Zwierlein representing the Amah/Mutsun
Tribal Band recommended construction to proceed with caution and call an archaeologist, if
needed. Ms. Sayers representing the Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of Costanoan recommended
archaeological and Native American monitoring during ground disturbance. Ms. Cambra
representing the Muwekma Ohlone Indian Tribe of the SF Bay Area recommended consultation
with the lead agency and asked for a report on how they responded to the archaeologist's
recommendations. A record of the Native American consultation can be found in the 2016
Cultural Resources Assessment Report. The District has determined that with the mitigation
measures outlined above, the proposed project would not affect any known tribal cultural
resources in the area. The impact would be less than significant.
10 The District is coordinating with Native American tribes on behalf of the County.
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5.6 Geology and Soils
5.6.1 Background
The project area is mapped as Quaternary-aged alluvial deposits. These soils are described as
surficial sediments of alluvial clay and loam. Over the majority of the project site, soils
encountered include clay with varying amounts of sand, silt, and gravel. The site is generally
covered by seasonal grasses and weeds (ENGEO 2015). The existing Marsh Creek Trail consists of
asphalt and landscaped gravels covering the surface.
5.6.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
GEOLOGY and SOILS
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-
Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault? Refer to Division of Mines
and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in on-
or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
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DISCUSSION:
a. i. The San Francisco Bay Area contains numerous active earthquake faults. Numerous small
earthquakes occur every year in the San Francisco Bay Region, and larger earthquakes have been
recorded and can be expected to occur in the future. The project site is not located within a
currently designated Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone and no known surface expression of
active faults is believed to exist within the project site. The nearest active faults are the Greenville
fault and Mount Diablo Thrust fault, located approximately 8 miles and 15 miles to the west,
respectively. The two faults are considered capable of a moment magnitude earthquake of 7.0
and 6.7, respectively. Additionally, the Great Valley fault, a buried thrust fault, underlies the
general Brentwood area. The location of the Great Valley fault is inferred from regional data; the
fault does not extend to the ground surface and its location is not accurately known (ENGEO
2015).
Although the project site lies within a seismically active region, there are no known active faults
crossing the project site and the site is not located within an Earthquake Fault Zone. Therefore,
ground rupture is unlikely at the project site and the impact would be less than significant.
a. ii. The project site could experience ground shaking due to an earthquake of moderate to high
magnitude generated within the San Francisco Bay Region, similar to that which has occurred in
the past. Therefore, if cut slopes to create the floodplain and flood benches are steeper than 3:1,
they could become unstable or collapse as a result of ground shaking. The impact would be
potentially significant. The proposed project would implement Mitigation Measure GEO-1, which
requires the project to comply with all recommendations specified in Section 3.3 of the
Geotechnical Report, including those pertaining to slope construction, to reduce the potential for
slope deformation in the event of an earthquake. Compliance with Mitigation Measure GEO-1
would ensure less than significant impacts from seismic ground shaking.
Mitigation Measure GEO-1:
The proposed project shall comply with all recommendations specified in Section 3.3 of
the May 2015 Geotechnical Report prepared by ENGEO.
a. iii. According to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the liquefaction susceptibility of
the project site ranges from moderate to very high. The liquefaction susceptibility is high along
the northeastern portion of the site adjacent to the railroad and very high along Marsh Creek.
However, during field explorations conducted by ENGEO on December 9, 2014, no materials that
would be classified as susceptible to liquefaction that are situated above groundwater levels were
encountered. Furthermore, the project does not include any structures that would be inhabited by
people. Thus, the impact from liquefaction would be less than significant.
a. iv. The proposed project site is relatively flat and not located in an area susceptible to landslides.
Therefore, the proposed project would not be affected by landslides and no impact would occur.
b. During construction activities, such as excavation of the creek channel, there could be potential
for erosion and discharge of eroded sediment into Marsh Creek. Construction projects that
involve disturbance of over 1.0 acre of land are required by law to seek coverage under the state’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharge of
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Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity. As part of this permit, construction projects
disturbing over 1.0 acre (such as the proposed project) are required to file a notice of intent (NOI)
with the State Water Resources Control Board and implement a site-specific Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which would specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) to
reduce the contribution of sediments, spilled and leaked liquids from construction equipment,
and other construction-related pollutants to project site runoff. The District on behalf of the
County would have oversight responsibility over the three reaches and would have the authority
to stop construction in the event the SWPPP is improperly implemented. As a result of
compliance with the law related to construction site runoff, the impact related to soil erosion
during construction would be less than significant.
Upon project completion, implemented restoration activities would reduce flow velocities within
the creek thereby reducing erosion potential. Replanting native riparian vegetation along the
creek and wetland plants within the excavated floodplain benches would also prevent soil loss.
Additionally, permanent slope protection would be installed on newly cut slopes to prevent
long-term effects of erosion and weathering. Matting, armor, revegetation, or biotechnical
methods would be installed at the completion of slope construction and selected erosion control
material would provide soil stabilization and promote vegetation growth. Thus, impacts from
soil erosion following project completion would be less than significant.
c. As noted above, no liquefiable materials were observed on the project site. Lateral spreading is a
failure within a nearly horizontal soil zone (possibly due to liquefaction) that causes the
overlying soil mass to move toward a free face or down a gentle slope. Due to the lack of
liquefiable materials encountered at the site, the potential for lateral spread is also low. Therefore,
the project site is not underlain by unstable soils and impacts are less than significant.
d. Near surface soils on the project site exhibit high expansion potential with a Plasticity Index (PI)
value of 34 with a Liquid Limit of 51, as documented by Terrasearch in a boring just east of the
Sand Creek confluence. Expansive soils shrink and swell as a result of moisture changes, which
can cause soil heaving and cracking. No buildings are proposed as part of the project, and
furthermore, the proposed project would implement Mitigation Measure GEO-1, which requires
the project to comply with all recommendations specified in Section 3.3 of the Geotechnical
Report. There would be a less than significant impact from expansive soils.
e. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems are included in the proposed project,
and there would be no impact.
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5.7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
5.7.1 Background
General
Global climate change refers to any significant change in climate measurements, such as
temperature, precipitation, or wind, lasting for an extended period (i.e., decades or longer)
(U.S. EPA 2014). Climate change may result from:
natural factors, such as changes in the sun’s intensity or slow changes in the Earth’s orbit
around the sun;
natural processes within the climate system (e.g., changes in ocean circulation, reduction in
sunlight from the addition of greenhouse gas (GHG) and other gases to the atmosphere from
volcanic eruptions); and
human activities that change the atmosphere’s composition (e.g., through burning fossil
fuels) and the land surface (e.g., deforestation, reforestation, urbanization, desertification).
The primary change in global climate has been a rise in the average global tropospheric
temperature of 0.2 degree Celsius per decade, determined from meteorological measurements
worldwide between 1990 and 2005. Climate change modeling using 2000 emission rates shows
that further warming is likely to occur, which would induce further changes in the global climat e
system during the current century (IPCC 2007). Changes to the global climate system and
ecosystems, and to California, could include declining sea ice and mountain snowpack levels,
rising average global sea levels, and many other potentially severe problems (IPCC 2007).
The natural process through which heat is retained in the troposphere 11 is called the “greenhouse
effect.” The greenhouse effect traps heat in the troposphere through a threefold process as
follows: (1) short-wave radiation in the form of visible light emitted by the Sun is absorbed by the
Earth as heat; (2) long-wave radiation is re-emitted by the Earth; and (3) GHGs in the upper
atmosphere absorb or trap the long-wave radiation and re-emit it back towards the Earth and
into space. This third process is the focus of current climate change actions.
While water vapor and carbon dioxide (CO2) are the most abundant GHGs, other trace GHGs
have a greater ability to absorb and re-radiate long-wave radiation. To gauge the potency of
GHGs, scientists have established a Global Warming Potential (GWP) for each GHG based on its
ability to absorb and re-emit long-wave radiation over a specific period. The GWP of a gas is
determined using CO2 as the reference gas, which has a GWP of 1 over 100 years (IPCC 1996).12
For example, a gas with a GWP of 10 is 10 times more potent than CO 2 over 100 years. The use of
GWP allows GHG emissions to be reported using CO2 as a baseline. The sum of each GHG
11 The troposphere is the bottom layer of the atmosphere, which varies in height from the Earth’s surface to 10 to
12 kilometers).
12 All Global Warming Potentials are given as 100-year values.
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multiplied by its associated GWP is referred to as “carbon dioxide equivalents” (CO2e).
This essentially means that 1 metric ton of a GHG with a GWP of 10 has the same climate change
impacts as 10 metric tons of CO2.
Regulatory Setting
In 2005, in recognition of California’s vulnerability to the effects of climate chang e, then-
Governor Schwarzenegger established Executive Order S-3-05, which sets forth a series of target
dates by which statewide emissions of GHGs would be progressively reduced, as follows: by
2010, reduce GHG emissions to 2000 levels (approximately 457 MMTCO2e); by 2020, reduce
emissions to 1990 levels (estimated at 427 MMTCO2e); and by 2050 reduce statewide GHG
emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels (approximately 85 MMTCO2e).
In response, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill No. 32 in 2006 (California Health and
Safety Code Division 25.5, Sections 38500, et seq., or AB 32), also known as the Global Warming
Solutions Act. AB 32 requires ARB to design and implement emission limits, regulations, and
other measures, such that feasible and cost-effective statewide GHG emissions are reduced to
1990 levels by 2020 (representing a 25 percent reduction from forecast emission levels)
(OPR 2008).
Pursuant to AB 32, ARB adopted a Scoping Plan in December 2008, outlining measures to meet
the 2020 GHG reduction limits. Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) Climate Change Scoping Plan indicates
how reductions in significant GHG sources will be achieved through regulations, market
mechanisms, and other actions. The AB 32 Scoping Plan recommendations are intended to curb
projected business-as-usual growth in GHG emissions and reduce those emissions to 1990 levels.
5.7.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose or reducing
the emissions of greenhouse gases?
DISCUSSION:
a. Implementation of the proposed project would result in small increases of GHG emissions that
are associated with global climate change. Estimated GHG emissions attributable to the proposed
project would be primarily associated with increases of CO 2 from mobile sources including
construction haul trucks (to off-haul excavated materials), and equipment used during the
construction of the proposed project. There would be minimal operational GHG emissions for
reasons presented below.
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Construction
During implementation of creek restoration activities, GHGs would be emitted from the
operation of construction equipment and from construction worker vehicles and haul truck trips
to and from the project site. GHG emissions during construction were estimated using the
CalEEMod model. Based on CalEEMod, construction activities on the project site would generate
approximately 44.6 MTCO2e in 2017. There are no quantitative thresholds put forth by the
BAAQMD for the evaluation of the significance of a project’s construction emissions. However,
these estimated one-time emissions are lower than the 1,100 MTCO2e threshold that is put forth
by the BAAQMD for the evaluation of the impact from a project’s operation emissions. Therefore,
the emissions are considered too small to result in a significant change in global climate change.
The impact from the construction phase GHG emissions associated with the proposed project
would be less than significant.
Operation
A small number of periodic vehicle trips would be made to the project site initially for
monitoring the success of the plantings and in the long run for creek maintenance. The number of
vehicle trips to monitor the plantings would be minimal and would not substantially increase
GHG emissions. The vehicle trips for creek maintenance would be about the same number as the
trips currently made to the area by the District staff under current conditions. The impact from
operational emissions would be less than significant.
b. The proposed project would result in a minimal increase in GHG emissions, as described above.
Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with AB 32 or other state laws and regulations
related to GHG emissions and the impact would be less than significant.
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5.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
5.8.1 Background
Nearby land uses are primarily residential subdivisions, Willow Wood School/Dainty Center, city
parks, and vacant lands planned for residential development and city parks. Historically, Marsh
Creek has been highly modified by the District and various agricultural activities. Pesticides may
be present in soils due to historic agricultural use of the site and surrounding areas. However, a
Phase I ESA analysis prepared in 2003 for the adjacent Pulte project site, determined that DDE
and DDT chlorinated pesticide concentrations on the Pulte project site were less than 0.079 parts
per million (ppm), and DDT concentrations were less than the detection limit of 0.010 ppm (City
of Brentwood 2014b). Existing hazardous materials use in the creek area is limited to the use of
certain herbicides to control invasive species and use of fuel in vehicles used to access the various
portions of the creek.
5.8.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use,
or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous
or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
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DISCUSSION:
Project
a., b. There are no known environmental hazards on the project site. The proposed project would not
involve routine use, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials in any significant
quantities. Small quantities of hazardous materials, including fuel for construction equipment
would be used on-site during construction activities. All activities would comply with state and
federal hazard and hazardous material regulations, thus the risk associated with the routine
transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials would be minimal. The impacts related to
hazardous materials would be less than significant.
c. Willow Wood School/Dainty Center is the nearest school to the project site, located
approximately 50 feet to the east of the Upper Reach between Central Boulevard and Dainty
Avenue. However, the proposed project would not involve handling of hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste. Therefore, less than significant impacts would occur. .
d. According to CERCLIS, Geotracker, and EnviroStor database searches for known hazardous
materials contamination, conducted on May 25, 2016, the project site is not located on a property
associated with a hazardous site listed under Government Code Section 65962.5, also known as
the Cortese List. As a result, the proposed project would not create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment associated with a hazardous site listed under Government Code
Section 65962.5. There would be no impact.
e., f. The project site is not located within 2 miles of a public or private airport. The closest airport is
the Byron Airport-C83 located approximately 8 miles southeast of the project site. No structures
are proposed as part of the project. There would be no impact.
g. Implementation of the proposed project would have no effect on emergency evacuation plans for
the surrounding area. The project site is a 4,000 linear feet section of Marsh Creek. The
surrounding area is primarily agricultural, residential, and vacant lands planned for residential
development and city parks. Creek restoration activities would produce 24,000 cubic yards of
excavated soils. About 4,000 cubic yards of the excavated soils would be used on-site as fill while
the remaining 20,000 cubic yards would require haul trucks to transport and dispose of the
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the
project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk
of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
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materials off-site. Due to the volume involved and the provision in the project to stockpile the
excavated materials and remove when needed, a large number of vehicle trips would not be
generated that could interfere with emergency access to or from the areas adjoining the project
site during construction. Access to the site would be from Griffith Lane, a cul‐de‐sac connecting
to Central Boulevard or from the soon-to-be constructed Bella Drive and Island Palm Way within
the Pulte Development east of the project site. Construction work and associated vehicle trips
would not restrict access to or block any public roads and would not interfere with an adopted
emergency response or evacuation plan. Additionally, the project contractor would be required
to notify emergency personnel with construction details and schedule prior to the start of
construction. The impact would be less than significant.
h. The project site is located in a Non-Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area and is designated
as a Local Responsibility Area (CalFire 2009). Implementation of the proposed restoration
activities would not result in the construction of structures on the project site or increase the site’s
overall fire hazard severity. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not
increase risks to the public from wildfires. There would be no impact.
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5.9 Hydrology and Water Quality
5.9.1 Background
At the project location, Marsh Creek is a perennial, 4th order stream.13 The watershed originates in
the Morgan Territory on the north side of Mt. Diablo and covers some 128 miles2. Marsh Creek
flows for 30 miles and empties into the tidally influenced Dutch Slough, and then Big Break and
the lower San Joaquin River (Wood 2016).
Marsh Creek Dam, located near Briones Valley and approximately 3.9 miles upstream of the
project, was constructed in 1963 and impounds runoff from approximately 38 percent of the
Marsh Creek watershed. The four major tributaries draining into Marsh Creek are Briones Creek,
Dry Creek, Deer Creek and Sand Creek. The confluence of Briones and Marsh Creeks is at the
Marsh Creek Reservoir; Dry Creek flows into Marsh Creek approximately 0.5 mile upstream of
the project site; and Deer and Sand Creeks flow into Marsh Creek within the project site.
Historically, much of the lower reaches of Marsh Creek were dry in the summe r. Currently,
flowing surface water is present from lower Marsh Creek to its mouth; these flows are made up
primarily of water resulting from an elevated water table caused by runoff from agricultural and
landscape irrigation and urban discharges (Wood 2016).
The project site is located in FEMA Flood Zone AE, an area subject to inundation with a 1.0
percent annual-chance of flood (FEMA 2016).
5.9.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would be a net deficit
in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production
rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to
a level which would not support existing land
uses or planned uses for which permits have
been granted)?
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c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a
manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm
water drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other
flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area
structures which would impede or redirect
flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk
of loss, injury or death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
DISCUSSION:
a. During construction of the proposed project, there is a potential for increased erosion,
sedimentation, and discharge of polluted runoff from the project site. As discussed in Response b
in Section 5.6 above, NPDES requires that the proposed project develop and implement a
SWPPP, including control measures (or Best Management Practices) to control erosion and
release of sediment and other pollutants from the site. The SWPPP would ensure that
construction activities would not cause an exceedance of the Central Valley Regional Water
Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) water quality standards. As a result, the project’s construction
activities would not result in an exceedance of a water quality standard and the impact would be
less than significant.
Operation of the proposed project would decrease creek flow velocities and erosion potential
while improving water quality. The project would reduce the potential for erosion and sediment
transport by lowering the water stage, reducing the velocity by widening the cross-sectional
velocity of the channel, and establishing native riparian vegetation where compatible with the
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flood management objectives. The planting of vegetation such as trees along the widened creek
channel would provide shade for surface waters, thereby decreasing water temperatures and
increasing the currently low dissolved oxygen levels. Thus, the proposed project would reduce
erosion and improve water quality on the project site as compared to existing conditions. As a
result, the project would not involve any activity that would result in an exceedance of a water
quality standard and the impact would be less than significant.
b. Implementation of the proposed project would not result in any groundwater extraction.
Additionally, the restoration activities would not increase impervious surfaces on the project site,
and therefore would not interfere with groundwater recharge. There would be no impact.
c. Channel widening would reduce flow velocity and thereby reduce the potential for scour and
erosion, although as noted in the Project Description, detailed hydraulic modeling may indicate
that some bank armoring is necessary where the expanded channel will taper down to th e
existing channel at the downstream project boundary or in other locations. By including
appropriate erosion and scour control measures, lowering the water stage, reducing flow velocity
by widening the creek channel, and establishing native riparian vegetation, the proposed project
would reduce erosion potential of the creek section. The impact related to soil erosion would be
less than significant.
d. Implementation of the proposed project would not negatively impact Marsh Creek, its tributaries
or alter drainage patterns of the surrounding area to cause excess runoff or floods. No
impervious development would occur as part of the project that would increase the volume of
storm water runoff. The project site is located in FEMA Flood Zone AE, an area subject to
inundation with a 1.0 percent annual-chance of flood. The proposed project is an innovative non-
structural approach to flood management that focuses on giving the creek more room to safely
convey flood waters. Restoration activities would entail increasing the cross-sectional area of the
stream channel by excavating earth along both banks of the Upper Reach and Middle Reach to
create new floodplain benches and along the east bank of the Lower Reach to create a new 10 to
40 foot floodplain. The purpose of the channel widening is to create enough conveyance capacity
to safely convey large flood flows known to Marsh Creek. The newly created flood benches and
floodplain would be inundated when flows in the creek rise during typical storm that reoccur
nearly annually. Thus, the proposed project would improve creek flow to reduce impacts from
flood hazards. Impacts would be less than significant.
e. As previously mentioned, the proposed project would be required to implement a SWPPP, which
will include erosion and water pollution control measures, to control off-site sediment delivery
during construction. As a result, the proposed project would not provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff. Operational impacts to polluted runoff are discussed in Response a
above. This impact is considered less than significant.
f. Currently, poor water quality within the creek from urban run-off is made worse by the lack of
wetlands, shade, and microbial activity. Relatively high temperatures combined with low
dissolved oxygen levels have caused four major fish kills on Marsh Creek over the last nine years.
As mentioned above, the proposed project would plant trees along the creek section to provide
shade thereby decreasing water temperatures. Planting native riparian vegetation within the
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widened creek would also help increase dissolved oxygen levels and improve water quality.
Therefore, impacts would be beneficial and less than significant.
g.-j. The project site is located within a federally designated 100-year flood hazard area. However, no
housing or structures are proposed as part of the planned channel widening and restoration
activities. The project site is not in an area that could be inundated by a seiche, tsunami, or
mudflow. There would be no impact.
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5.10 Land Use and Planning
5.10.1 Background
The project is located along Marsh Creek in the City of Brentwood. Lands surrounding the
project area are developed with residences and city parks, and vacant lands are planned for
residential development and city parks.
5.10.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
LAND USE & PLANNING
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan?
DISCUSSION:
a. Residential subdivisions are present on both sides of the creek and an approved subdivision is
planned for the vacant land to the east of the Lower Reach. However, there is no established
community located on the project site and due to the nature of the creek restoration project, no
impact would occur.
b. The project site is mapped as a waterway in the General Plan. The City’s General Plan is not
applicable to the project. Furthermore, the project would not change the land use of the parcels
that contain the creek. Therefore, there would be no impact.
c. The proposed project is within the ECCC HCP/NCCP, and anticipated project impacts would be
mitigated through the payment of a Development Fee and Wetland Impact fee (or on-site
restoration) to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy. Therefore, the proposed
project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted HCP or NCCP and there would be
no impact.
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5.11 Mineral Resources
5.11.1 Background
Within the City of Brentwood, mineral resources include sand, gravel, coal, oil, and gas. In
general, sand is likely the most significant economic mineral deposit found. It is possible that
significant deposits of coal and specialty sand remain in the western portion of Brentwood,
within the Domengine sandstone. Oil and gas have been sporadically produced in the region
since 1864 and are recovered from sands mostly of the Eocene age, at depths of approximately
4,000 feet. The potential for additional oil and gas reserves exists within the city. Dry gas is
presently being produced in the northeast portion of Brentwood, and the potential for additional
reserves exists throughout the area (City of Brentwood 2014a). Aggregate resource areas within
the City of Brentwood are classified as either MRZ-1 or MRZ-4 in SMARA Mineral Land
Classification Maps.14 Mineral resource extraction is not permitted under the Resource
Management Directives of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
There are no existing active oil or gas wells or mineral extraction on or in the vicinity of the
project site.
5.11.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
DISCUSSION:
a. - b. The project site is located along Marsh Creek. There are no mineral resources on the project site
and no mineral extraction occurs or is known to have occurred on the project site. There would be
no impact.
14 MRZ-4 are areas where available information is inadequate for assignment to any other MRZ classification.
MRZ-1 Areas where adequate information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present, or where it
is judged that little likelihood exists for their presence.
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5.12 Noise
5.12.1 Background
Noise-sensitive land uses generally include those uses where exposure to noise would result in
adverse effects, as well as uses where quiet surroundings are an essential element of their
intended purpose. Residential dwellings are of primary concern because of the potential for
increased and prolonged exposure of individuals to both interior and exterior noise levels. Other
noise-sensitive land uses include hospitals, convalescent facilities, parks, hotels, churches,
libraries, and other uses where low interior noise levels are essential.
The project site is located along Marsh Creek where the surrounding areas are being rapidly
urbanized with residential and commercial uses. The primary noise sources in the project area
include traffic noise from local roadways. The Union Pacific Railroad, located approximately 175
feet north of the Lower Reach is currently inactive . The closest highway, SR-4 is located
approximately 2.2 miles west of the project site. Residential homes, a daycare center, city parks,
and vacant lands are adjacent to the project site.
The nearest sensitive receptors to the Upper Reach are located within Willow Wood
School/Dainty Center and residential neighborhoods less than 50 feet to the east. There are also
residential neighborhoods located approximately 100 feet to the west of Central Boulevard and
Marsh Creek up to Deer Creek.
Lands to the east of the Middle Reach are also developed with single-family residences and the
nearest receptors are about 50 feet from the proposed construction activities.
The nearest sensitive receptors to the Lower Reach are single-family homes and Sungold Park
located less than 50 feet to the west.
5.12.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
NOISE
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
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d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
DISCUSSION:
a. The potential for construction noise to exceed the City of Brentwood noise standards are detailed
in Response d below. Once the project is constructed, there would be no increase in operational
noise in the project area due to the project. Creek restoration may increase visitors utilizing the
Marsh Creek Trail. However this increase would not be substantial enough to cause noise levels
to increase above the City’s noise standards. Thus, the impact would be less than significant.
b. Channel widening and restoration activities would not require pile-driving, blasting, or other
activities that could cause substantial groundborne vibration or noise. Project construction
activities would include the use of tractors, loaders, excavators, graders, which are not sources of
significant groundborne vibration or noise. Haul trucks could result in some level of vibration
while hauling materials off-site. However, the vibrations would be the range that is experienced
in urban areas from truck movement. The impact would be less than significant.
c. Implementation of the proposed project would not add any new sources of noise to the project
area. The creek section is currently maintained by the District and will continue to be upon
project implementation, thereby not increasing vehicle trips for maintenance. In the first few
years of project operation, monitoring of the restoration efforts would add a small number of
vehicle trips to the project site. In addition, due to restoration of riparian vegetation along the
creek banks and trail improvements, the project would improve the experience of the trail users
as well as provide areas where trail users can stop in shade and enjoy the beauty of the creek.
This may result in an increase in visitors to the creek and a resultant increase in vehicular traffic
to parking facilities near Marsh Creek. However this increase would not be substantial compared
to existing conditions. Therefore, there would not be a substantial permanent increase in noise
levels related to mobile sources. The impact would be less than significant.
d. Construction activities would require the use of tractors, loaders, excavators, graders, and haul
trucks. The number of construction vehicle trips would increase, depending on the specific
activity that is underway. Also the location of the construction activities would differ with each
reach and all of the improvements may not be constructed within the same timeframe on all three
reaches. Furthermore, sensitive receptors that are proximate to one reach would be affected by
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the noise from construction on that reach and generally would not be affected by noise generated
by the work on other reaches due to distance and attenuation.
The area to the east of the Upper Reach is developed with residential neighborhoods that are less
than 50 feet away from the proposed widening. A school and daycare center is also located on the
east bank of the creek just north of Dainty Avenue. Land to the west between Dainty Avenue and
Central Boulevard is owned by the District and is vacant. Residential neighborhoods are present
to the west of Central Boulevard and Marsh Creek up to Deer Creek (approximately 100 feet from
the proposed activities). Construction activities in the Upper Reach would take place over the
short timeframe of about 2 weeks.
Lands to the east of the Middle Reach are also developed with single-family residences and the
nearest receptors are about 50 feet from the proposed construction activities. Lands to the west of
the Middle Reach are vacant and no sensitive receptors are present in that area. Construction
activities in the Middle Reach would take place over 1 to 2 weeks.
Lands to the east of the Lower Reach are undeveloped at this time although future city parks are
planned adjacent to the creek and the remaining area is the site of the approved Pulte residential
subdivision. Single-family homes and a city park (Sungold Park) are located to the west of the
Lower Reach (less than 50 feet). Construction activities would take place over about 4 weeks.
Construction activities and traffic would cause temporary increases in noise due to site grading,
use of construction equipment, and operation of construction vehicles. Construction equipment
would be operated intermittently over the course of construction on each reach. Routine noise
levels from conventional construction activities (with a typical mix and number of pieces of
equipment operating on the site) range from 75 to 86 dB(A) equivalent continuous noise level
(Leq) at a distance of 50 feet, from 69 to 80 dB(A) Leq at a distance of 100 feet, from 55 to 66 dB(A)
Leq at a distance of 500 feet, and 48 to 60 dB(A) Leq at a distance of 1,000 feet. Noise levels at the
nearest sensitive receptors are likely to be lower because the small size of the project would
require only a few pieces of construction equipment and they would be operating for a relatively
short time during the construction period.
Nonetheless, noise from channel widening and restoration activities could impact the
surrounding residences, school and daycare center, and park facilities that are located less than
50 feet from various work areas along the creek section. However, with implementation of
Mitigation Measure NOISE-1, which requires the project to comply with the Brentwood Noise
Ordinance and limits construction activities to daytime hours, the impact would be less than
significant.
Mitigation Measure NOISE-1
The project contractor shall ensure that construction activities shall be limited to the
hours set forth in Brentwood Municipal Code Section 9.32.050, as follows:
Outside Heavy Construction: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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e., f. The project site is not located within 2 miles of a public or private airport. The closest airport is
the Byron Airport-C83 located approximately 8 miles southeast of the project site. No structures
are proposed as part of the project. There would be no impact.
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5.13 Population and Housing
5.13.1 Background
The project site is surrounded by residential uses, a private elementary school and daycare
center, city parks, vacant land planned for residential use and city parks, and vacant land. The
project site does not include any housing.
5.13.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
POPULATION & HOUSING
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
DISCUSSION:
a. The proposed project does not include the construction of homes and/or businesses. In addition,
the proposed project would not construct any new roads or infrastructure that could support
future development. As a result, the proposed project would not induce substantial population
growth in the area, either directly or indirectly. There would be no impact.
b.- c. There are no residences on the project site or people currently living on the site . Impacts from
project implementation would not affect the existing residences adjacent to the creek section. As a
result, the proposed project would not displace any housing or people. There would be no impact.
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5.14 Public Services
5.14.1 Background
The proposed project is the implementation of creek widening and restoration activities. There
are no structures on the project site and implementation of the proposed project would not
include the construction of any habitable structures.
5.14.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
PUBLIC SERVICES
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision
of new or physically altered governmental
facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire protection?
ii) Police protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?
DISCUSSION:
Project
a.i. Fire protection services in the project vicinity are provided by the East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District (ECCFPD). Implementation of the proposed project would not increase
population growth in the area, and thus would not affect the ECCFPD services or response time.
The project site is located in a Non-Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area and is designated
as a Local Responsibility Area.15 Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the
construction of structures on the project site or increase the site’s overall fire hazard severity.
15 CalFire Contra Costa County Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, Local Responsibility Area,
http://frap.fire.ca.gov/webdata/maps/contra_costa/fhszl_map.7.pdf, accessed June 1, 2016.
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Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would have no impact on fire protection
services.
a.ii.-v. Implementation of the proposed project would not indirectly or directly increase the population.
Police services are provided by the City of Brentwood Police Department. Channel widening and
restoration activities would not impact existing police services or response time. Further,
implementation of the proposed project would not increase the need for school or park facilities,
or other facilities such as public libraries. There would be no impact.
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5.15 Recreation
5.15.1 Background
The project site is located along Marsh Creek and there are no structures on the project site. Sungold Park
is located adjacent to the west of the Lower Reach. Additionally, a vacant City-owned parcel is located on
the east side of the Upper Reach just south of Central Boulevard. There is a vacant strip of land to the
west between the creek and Central Boulevard owned by the District and City of Brentwood.
5.15.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
RECREATION
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
DISCUSSION:
a., b. Due to the nature of the proposed project, its implementation would not induce population
growth that would increase demand for recreational facilities. There would be no deterioration of
recreational facilities (including the project site) due to implementation of the restoration
activities, rather the creek restoration activities would improve the overall condition of the creek.
The Marsh Creek Trail would be relocated as part of the proposed project in the Middle and
Upper Reaches. The Pulte developer would relocate the trail section in the Lower Reach. The trail
would be in the same general alignment and would be depressed in the area of Central
Boulevard to pass under the roadway. The proposed project would enhance opportunities for
strolling, hiking, and biking along Marsh Creek. Furthermore, the lower 1,600 feet of the project
would be integrated into a new linear city park, which would provide passive recreation
amenities and native landscaping consistent with creek restoration. There would be no impact.
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5.16 Transportation and Traffic
5.16.1 Background
Local access to the creek section is provided from the south via Central Boulevard and from the
north via O’Hara Avenue and Sand Creek Road. SR-4 is located approximately 2.2 miles west of
the project site and provides regional access to the project site.
5.16.3 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or
policy establishing measures of effectiveness for
the performance of the circulation system,
taking into account all modes of transportation
including mass transit and non-motorized
travel and relevant components of the
circulation system, including but not limited to
intersections, streets, highways and freeways,
pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion
management program, including, but not
limited to level of service standards established
by the county congestion management agency
for designated roads and highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or
pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the
performance or safety of such facilities?
DISCUSSION:
a., b. Implementation of the proposed project would not induce population growth on the project site
or in its vicinity such that new vehicle trips would be generated. In addition, the proposed project
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would not construct any new roads or infrastructure that could support future development.
However, creek widening and restoration activities such as off-hauling of excavated fill material
would require the use of construction haul trucks and would temporarily increase the number of
vehicles accessing the project site. Construction vehicles would access the project site via local
roadways and existing maintenance roads or the regional trail along the creek. However,
construction activities on the Upper and Middle Reaches would involve no more than 2 weeks
for each reach, and the Lower Reach work would at most involve up to 30 days. Due to the small
scale and short duration of the project, project construction would not generate a large number of
vehicle trips. Once construction is completed, the creek section will continue to be maintained by
the District, thereby not increasing vehicle trips for maintenance. In the first few years of project
operation, monitoring of the restoration efforts would add a small number of vehicle trips to the
project site. In addition, due to restoration of riparian vegetation along the creek banks and trail
improvements, the project would improve the experience of the trail users as well as provide
areas where trail users can stop in shade and enjoy the beauty of the creek. This may result in an
increase in visitors to the creek and a resultant increase in vehicular traffic to parking facilities
near Marsh Creek. However this increase would not be substantial compared to existing
conditions. Therefore, the project would not conflict with applicable transportation plans,
congestion management program, policies, or ordinances or result in congestion on Central
Boulevard, O’Hara Avenue, Sand Creek Road, or SR-4. The impact would be less than significant.
c. Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the construction of permanent
structures and would have no effect on air traffic patterns and existing air traffic safety. There
would be no impact.
d.-f. Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the construction of roads or
infrastructure. As mentioned in Section 2.4.6 above, the proposed project would route the
regional trail under an existing road bridge thereby eliminating two dangerous intersections
where the existing trail crosses busy roadways (Dainty Avenue and Central Boulevard). The
proposed project would reduce the gradient of the steep slope between the creek and the trail
and provide a new foot trail and a new pedestrian bridge that would allow additional access for
people to cross the creek within the Middle Reach. Therefore the proposed project would
improve pedestrian walkability and there would be no impact.
The proposed project would not adversely impact the nearby roadways. All creek restoration
activities would take place on the project site. Emergency access to nearby residences as well as
public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities would not be impeded by implementation of the
proposed project. There would be no impact.
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5.17 Utilities and Service Systems
5.17.1 Background
There are no existing buildings on the project site. A City of Brentwood sewer main is located on
the west side of the Upper Reach. For most of the length, the sewer is within the Central
Boulevard right of way. However, a portion of this sewer is located within one of the District’s
parcels where flood control improvements would be constructed. The sewer line is over 15 feet
deep, at least 4 feet below the flow line of the creek. However, the sewer line is below the
maximum depth of excavation and would not be relocated.
Near Sand Creek confluence in the Middle and Lower Reach, the sewer main crosses under the
creek and continues north along the east bank of the Lower Reach. In the Lower Reach, the sewer
line is located within the area that would be excavated to create the easterly floodplain.
5.17.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion
UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of
the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new
water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new
storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to serve
the project’s projected demand in addition to
the providers existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
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g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes
and regulations related to solid waste?
DISCUSSION:
a., e. Implementation of the proposed project would not generate any wastewater. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would not result in any exceedances of any wastewater
requirements. There would be no impact.
b. The proposed project would not increase demand for water or generate wastewater. It would be
the responsibility of the construction contractor to obtain water that would be used for dust
control during construction activities. The contractor would obtain water from an off-site source
and truck it to the construction sites. Reintroduced native vegetation and proposed trees may
require irrigation for the first few years. Irrigation practices may include the use of Dri-Water
time release gel packs and if necessary, piped water, which would be available from adjacent
subdivisions and city parks. Upon successful establishment, the new vegetation and trees would
rely upon precipitation, storm water runoff from the surrounding areas, and creek inundation.
Implementation of the proposed project would not require irrigated water or generate
wastewater. Therefore, the proposed project would not require the expansion of existing water or
wastewater facilities or construction of a new water or wastewater facility. There would be no
impact.
With respect to the sewer line in the project area, the proposed project would not relocate the
sewer line. In the Lower Reach, minor modifications to sewer manholes may be required to
accommodate changes in ground elevation. In all cases, grading would be performed around
manholes so that potential spills from manholes would initially drain away from Marsh Creek.
c. Implementation of the proposed project would not increase impervious surfaces on the project
site that would generate additional storm water. The existing Marsh Creek Trail is paved. While
that pavement will be removed, the same amount of pavement would be placed to create the
relocated trail. Additionally, pervious pavement is being considered for use on the relocated trail
and if utilized would reduce runoff. Therefore, there would be no impact related to construction
of new storm water facilities to handle project runoff.
d. Implementation of the project activities would not require potable water. There would be no
impact to existing water supplies.
f., g. The proposed project would not create any additional solid waste. There would be no impact to
solid waste facilities or regulations relating to solid waste.
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5.18 Mandatory Findings of Significance
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Would the project…
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable”
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects that
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
DISCUSSION:
a. Please refer to responses under Biological Resources items (a) through (f), and Cultural Resources
items (a) through (e), above. Future development on the project site would not significantly affect
fish or wildlife habitat, nor would it eliminate examples of California history or prehistory. With
the implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1 through BIO-4 and Mitigation Measures
CUL-1 and CUL-2, identified above in this Initial Study, all impacts would be reduced to a less
than significant level and the proposed project would not degrade the quality of the
environment. Impacts under this criterion would be less than significant.
b. Implementation of the proposed restoration project would not result in cumulative impacts.
Creek restoration activities would manage flows, restore native vegetation, improve water
quality within Marsh Creek, and improve walkability of the existing Marsh Creek Trail. No
structures are proposed for the project and creek restoration activities would not directly or
indirectly induce population growth. Therefore less than significant cumulative impacts from the
proposed project have been identified.
c. The proposed project would not directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings. Air emissions and noise from construction activities would be the only impacts through
which the proposed project could have an effect on human beings; however, all construction-
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related air quality and noise impacts would be mitigated to less than significant levels by
implementation of Mitigation Measures AIR-1, AIR-2, and Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 and
would therefore avoid causing substantial adverse effects on human beings. Further, compliance
with Mitigation Measure GEO-1 would ensure a stabilized design for a flood conveyance zone.
For all other resource areas, the proposed project would either have less than significant impacts,
or, impacts that would not affect human beings.
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7. REPORT PREPARERS
Impact Sciences, Inc.
Shabnam Barati, Managing Principal
Angela Pan, Project Planner
8. TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS
ENGEO
Jennifer R. Botelho, CEG
Paul C. Guerin, GE
Wood Biological Consulting
Mike Wood, Principal
WSA
James Allan, Principal Investigator
Illingworth & Rodkin
James Reyff, Principal (Peer review/air quality analysis)
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that a Lead Agency establish a program to
monitor and report on mitigation measures adopted as part of the environmental review process to avoid
or reduce the severity and magnitude of potentially significant environmental impacts associated with
project implementation. CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (a) (1)) requires that a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) be adopted at the time that the public agency determines to
approve a project for which an EIR or a Negative Declaration (ND) has been prepared, to ensure that
mitigation measures identified in the EIR or ND are fully implemented.
The MMRP for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration project is presented in Table 4.0-1, Mitigation and
Monitoring Reporting Program. Table 4.0-1 includes the full text of project-specific mitigation measures
identified in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The MMRP describes implementation and
monitoring procedures, responsibilities, and timing for each mitigation measure, including:
Number: Identifies the number of the mitigation measure.
Mitigation Measure: Provides full text of the mitigation measure as provided in the final Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Monitoring/Reporting Action(s): Designates responsibility for implementation of the mitigation measure
and when appropriate, summarizes the steps to be taken to implement the measure.
Mitigation Timing: Identifies the stage of the project during which the mitigation action will be taken.
Monitoring Schedule: Specifies procedures for documenting and reporting mitigation implementation.
The Contra Cost County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and American Rivers may
modify the means by which a mitigation measure will be implemented, as long as the alternative means
ensure compliance during project implementation. The responsibilities of mitigation implementation,
monitoring, and reporting extend to several district departments and offices. The manager or department
lead of the identified unit or department will be directly responsible for ensuring the responsible party
complies with the mitigation. The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is
responsible for the overall administration of the program and for assisting relevant departments and
project managers in their oversight and reporting responsibilities. The Contra Costa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District is also responsible for ensuring the relevant parties understand
their charge and complete the required procedures accurately and on schedule.
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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AIR QUALITY
AIR-1: The construction contractor(s) shall implement the following BMPs
during project construction:
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil
stockpiles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be
watered two times per day.
• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-
site shall be covered.
• All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be
removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per
day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be
completed as soon as possible and feasible.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off
when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to five
minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control
measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations
[CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at
all access points.
• All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned
in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment
shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be
Contra Costa County
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Conservation District
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contract(s)
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compliance
during
construction
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running in proper condition prior to operation.
• Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person
to contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This
person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The
Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations.
AIR-2: All diesel-powered off-road equipment larger than 50 horsepower and
operating on the site for more than two days continuously during the
duration of construction shall, at a minimum, meet U.S. EPA emissions
standards for Tier 2 engines or equivalent.
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
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construction contract(s)
During
construction
Confirm and
document during
construction
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
BIO-1: To avoid and minimize impacts to California red-legged frog, Pacific
(Western) pond turtle, and silvery legless lizard during construction
activities, the project will implement the following measures:
1. Coverage under the HCP/NCCP. The project proponent shall
apply for coverage under the HCP/NCCP. Participation in the
HCP/NCCP, including implementation of appropriate avoidance
and minimization measures and payment of applicable fees
would provide the project proponent with incidental take
coverage for California red-legged frog, Pacific (Western) pond
turtle, and silvery legless lizard.
2. Seasonal Avoidance. If required by the Streambed Alteration
Agreement or Water Quality Certification, work shall be limited
to the dry season, from April 15 to October 15.
3. Minimize Nighttime Work. If required by the Streambed
Alteration Agreement or Water Quality Certification, nighttime
construction shall be restricted to avoid effects on nocturnally
active species such as California red-legged frog.
Contra Costa County
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Conservation District
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HCP/NCCP coverage, and
implement measures by
including them in the
construction contract(s)
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and during
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4. Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the commencement
of construction activities, a qualified biologist shall present an
environmental awareness program to all construction personnel
working on site. At a minimum the training should include a
description of special-status species that could be encountered,
their habitats, regulatory status, protective measures, work
boundaries, lines of communication, reporting requirements,
and the implications of violations of applicable laws.
5. Wildlife Exclusion Fencing. Prior to the start of construction,
wildlife exclusion fencing (WEF) shall be installed as warranted
and consistent with the HCP/NCCP to isolate the work area
from any habitats potentially supporting special-status animals
or through which such species may move. The final project plans
shall indicate where and how the WEF is to be installed. The bid
solicitation package special provisions shall provide further
instructions to the contractor about acceptable fencing locations
and materials. The fencing shall remain throughout the duration
of the work activities, be regularly inspected and properly
maintained by the contractor. Fencing and stakes shall be
completely removed following project completion.
6. Best Management Practices (BMPs). Prior to the initiation of
work, BMPs shall be in place to prevent the release of any
pollutants or sediment into the creek, storm drains, or
tributaries; all BMPs shall be properly maintained. Leaks, drips,
and spills of hydraulic fluid, oil, or fuel from construction
equipment shall be promptly cleaned up to prevent
contamination of water ways. All workers shall be properly
trained regarding the importance of preventing and cleaning up
spills of contaminants. Protective measures should include, at a
minimum: No discharge of pollutants from vehicle and
equipment cleaning should be allowed into any storm drains or
watercourses.
a. Spill containment kits should be maintained onsite at
all times during construction operations and/or
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staging or fueling of equipment.
b. Coir rolls or straw wattles should be installed along or
at the base of slopes during construction to capture
sediment.
7. Erosion Control. Graded areas shall be protected from erosion
using a combination of silt fences, fiber rolls along toes of slopes
or along edges of designated staging areas, and erosion control
netting (such as jute or coir) as appropriate on sloped areas.
8. Construction Site Restrictions. The following site restrictions
shall be implemented to avoid adversely affecting sensitive
habitats and harm or harassment to listed species:
a. Any fill material shall be certified to be non-toxic and
weed free.
b. All food and food-related trash items shall be enclosed
in sealed trash containers and removed completely
from the site at the end of each day.
c. No pets from project personnel shall be allowed
anywhere in the project site during construction.
d. No firearms shall be allowed on the project site except
for those carried by authorized security personnel, or
local, State or Federal law enforcement officials.
e. All equipment shall be maintained such that there are
no leaks of automotive fluids such as gasoline, oils or
solvents and a Spill Response Plan shall be prepared.
Hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, solvents, etc.
shall be stored in sealable containers in a designated
location that is isolated from wetlands and aquatic
habitats.
f. Servicing of vehicles and construction equipment
including fueling, cleaning, and maintenance should
occur only at sites isolated from any aquatic habitat
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unless separated by topographic or drainage barrier or
unless it is an already existing gas station. Staging
areas may occur closer to the project activities as
required.
9. Proper Use of Erosion Control Devices. Plastic mono-filament
netting (e.g., that used with erosion control matting) or similar
material shall not be used within the project area; wildlife can
become entangled or trapped in such non-biodegradable
materials. Acceptable substitutes include coconut coir matting,
tackified hydroseeding, blown straw, or other organic mulching
material.
10. Protocol for Species Observation – Pacific (Western) pond turtle
and silvery legless lizard. If a Pacific (Western) pond turtle or
silvery legless lizard is encountered in the project site, work in
the area of the finding must cease immediately until the animal
either moves out of harm’s way of its own accord or is safely
relocated well upstream or downstream of the project site. Only
a qualified biologist with a scientific collection permit issued by
the CDFW may handle and relocate Pacific (Western) pond
turtle or silvery legless lizard. Any sightings and relocation of
Pacific (Western) pond turtle and silvery legless lizard should be
reported to the CDFW and the CNDDB.
BIO-2: To minimize and avoid impacts to Chinook salmon and steelhead, the
following measures will be implemented:
1. Seasonal Avoidance. In-stream work shall be limited to June 1
to October 31.
2. In-Stream Activities: If in-stream construction or dewatering is
required, the following precautionary measures should be
implemented:
a. A preconstruction survey of the aquatic environment
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shall be performed by a qualified biologist.
b. A qualified biologist shall present an environmental
awareness program working on site.
c. A qualified biologist should monitor all in-stream
activities.
d. If dewatering is proposed, a qualified biologist should
monitor the installation of coffer dams. During
dewatering, a qualified biologist should check for
stranded aquatic wildlife. Dewatering pumps must be
fitted with intake screens with a mesh no greater than
5 mm (0.2 in) and BMPs will be installed to minimize
sediment transport during installation of coffer dams.
e. Native species (non-special-status fish species) should
be relocated upstream or downstream of the
cofferdams by a permitted biologist. Non-native
species should be euthanized in accordance with the
guidance of the CDFW. All wildlife encounters should
be documented and reported to the CDFW. If listed
salmonids are present, the NMFS shall be consulted to
determine the appropriate measures to ensure
conformance with ESA.
BIO-3: In order to avoid impacts to nesting Swainson’s hawk, white-tailed kite,
burrowing owl, loggerhead shrike, and other bird species protected
under the MBTA and CFGC during project implementation, the
measures outlined below shall be implemented.
1. Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the
commencement of construction activities, a qualified biologist
shall present an environmental awareness program to all
construction personnel working on site. At a minimum the
training shall include a description of special-status species that
could be encountered, their habitats, regulatory status,
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Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
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to implement the
measures.
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and during
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protective measures, work boundaries, lines of communication,
reporting requirements, and the implications of violations of
applicable laws.
2. Swainson’s hawk is a federally listed threatened species and is
covered under the HCP/NCCP. Nonetheless, every effort
should be made to ensure that no take of Swainson’s hawk
occurs. Therefore, the measures outlined below should be
implemented.
a. The project proponent should apply for coverage
under the HCP/NCCP. Participation in the
HCP/NCCP would provide the applicant with
incidental take coverage for Swainson’s hawk and
satisfy any requirements for mitigation for loss of
habitat.
b. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting
season (March 15-September 15), a qualified biologist
shall conduct a preconstruction survey no more than
one month prior to construction to determine if there
are any active Swainson’s hawk nests within 305
meters (1,000 feet) of the project site.
c. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no
further action is needed.
d. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the
measures outlined below shall be followed.
• Construction activities are not permitted within
305 meters (1,000 feet) of an occupied nest to
prevent nest abandonment. However, if site-
specific conditions or the nature of the activity
warrant a small buffer, a qualified biologist
should coordinate with CDFW and USFWS to
determine the appropriate buffer size.
• Construction activities may proceed prior to
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September 15 if the young Swainson’s hawks
have fledged, as determined by a qualified
biologist.
3. White-tailed kite is a state-listed fully protected species; it is not
covered under the HCP/NCCP and incidental take of the
species is not allowed. To ensure that no take of white-tailed
kite or other migratory raptors occurs, the measures outlined
below shall be implemented.
a. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting
season (February 1-August 31), a qualified biologist
shall conduct a preconstruction survey no more than
two weeks prior to construction to determine if there
are any active nests of white-tailed kite or other
migratory raptors within 76 meters (250 feet) of the
project site.
b. Prior to the removal or significant pruning of any
trees, they shall be inspected by a qualified biologist
for the presence of raptor nests. This is required
during both the breeding season and non-breeding
season. If a suspected raptor nest is discovered, the
CDFW shall be notified. Pursuant to CFGC Section
3503.5, raptor nests, whether or not they are occupied,
may not be removed until approval is granted by the
CDFW.
c. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no
further action is needed.
d. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the
measures outlined below shall be implemented.
• Construction activities are not permitted within
76 meter (250 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent
nest abandonment. However, if site-specific
conditions or the nature of the activity warrant a
small buffer, a qualified biologist should
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coordinate with the CDFW and/or USFWS to
determine the appropriate buffer size. Nest
monitoring may be warranted for activities that
would occur within a smaller buffer.
• Construction activities may proceed prior to
August 31 if the young white-tailed kites or other
raptor species have fledged, as determined by a
qualified biologist.
4. Burrowing owl is a State species of special concern and a
covered species under the HCP/NCCP. To ensure that no take
of burrowing owl occurs, the measures outlined below shall be
implemented.
a. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting
season (February 1-August 31), a CDFW-approved
biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey of all
suitable burrowing owl habitat that would be affected
by the project. The survey shall be performed no more
than 30 days prior to construction to determine if there
are any active nests of burrowing owl within 153 m
(500 ft) of the project site, access permitting.
b. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no
further action is needed.
c. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the
measures outlined below shall be implemented.
• If an occupied burrowing owl nest site is present
within the limits of work, construction may not
proceed. The taking of burrowing owls or
occupied nests is prohibited under CFGC. Nest
sites must be flagged and protected by a
designated disturbance-free buffer zone of at least
76 meters (250 feet).
• Construction activities are not permitted within
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76 meters (250 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent
nest abandonment.
• Construction may proceed if a qualified biologist
monitors the nest and determines that the adults
have not begun egg-laying and incubation or that
the juveniles have fledged.
• Burrowing owls may be passively excluded from
occupied burrows outside of the breeding season
(i.e., September 1-January 31), in consultation
with the CDFW. All owls should be passively
excluded from burrows within 49 meters (160
feet) of the work site. Passive exclusion is
achieved by installing one-way doors in the
burrow entrances. Doors should be in place for at
least 48 hours and the site should be monitored
daily for at least one week to confirm that the
burrow has been abandoned.
5. Loggerhead shrike is a state species of special concern; it is not
covered under the HCP/NCCP and incidental take of the
species is not allowed. To ensure that no take of loggerhead
shrike or any other migratory passerines occurs, the measures
outlined below shall be implemented.
a. If ground-disturbing activities (i.e., site clearing,
disking, grading, etc.) can be performed outside of
the nesting season (i.e., between September 1 and
January 31), no additional surveys are warranted.
b. Prior to any ground disturbance during the nesting
season (February 1-August 31), a qualified biologist
should conduct a preconstruction survey no more
than two weeks prior to construction to determine if
there are any active nests of loggerhead shrike or any
other migratory passerines nests within 30 meters
(100 feet) of the project site.
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c. If there are no occupied nests within this buffer, no
further action is needed.
d. If an active nest is present within this buffer, the
following measures shall be implemented.
• Construction activities are not permitted within
30 meters (100 feet) of an occupied nest to prevent
nest abandonment. However, if site-specific
conditions or the nature of the activity warrant a
smaller buffer, a qualified biologist should
coordinate with the CDFW and USFWS to
determine the appropriate buffer size. Nest
monitoring may be warranted for activities that
would occur within a smaller buffer.
• Construction activities may proceed prior to
August 31 if the young birds have fledged, as
determined by a qualified biologist.
BIO-4: In order to avoid, minimize and compensate for unavoidable impacts on
waters of the U.S./waters of the State, the measures outlined below shall
be implemented.
1. Impacts on waters of the U.S. will be avoided by restricting
grading to an elevation above the OHWM; avoidance of
impacts to waters of the State is not feasible. Long-term
impacts shall be minimized by limiting the use of hardened
structures (e.g., grouted riprap) in preference of bio-
engineering solutions as much as is practicable. Surface water
connections must not be permanently blocked or interrupted
and the installation of drop-structures or other features that
create barriers to wildlife movement shall be avoided.
2. Prior to construction, the project proponent will need to
secure authorization from the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW
in conformance to the Clean Water Act and Lake and
Streambed Alteration Program.
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
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coverage under
HCP/NCCP; include
BMPs in construction
contract (s)
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and during
construction
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document during
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3. Participation in the HCP/NCCP is expected to satisfy the
requirements of the regulatory agencies for compensatory
mitigation for unavoidable impacts on stream channels,
wetlands and riparian habitat. A Planning Survey Report shall
be completed and submitted to the East Contra Costa County
Habitat Conservancy. The submittal shall include detailed
drawings illustrating all temporary and permanent impacts.
4. Per the terms of the adopted HCP/NCCP, a wetland
mitigation fee or on-site habitat restoration will mitigate the
impacts. If accepted by the regulatory agencies, no additional
mitigation for wetland impacts is typically required.
HCP/NCCP fee payment will occur at project contract award.
5. For all work within and adjacent to the stream channel and
riparian habitat, best management practices (BMPs) must be
incorporated into the project design to minimize
environmental effects. These include the following:
• Construction in the active channels shall be
restricted to the dry season (April 15-October 15).
• Personnel conducting ground-disturbing
activities within or adjacent to the buffer zone of
wetlands, ponds, streams, or riparian
woodland/scrub shall be trained by a qualified
biologist in these avoidance and minimization
measures and the permit obligations.
• If dewatering is necessary, water released
downstream of work areas must be as clean or
cleaner than flows entering the work area.
Sediment-laden water shall be either pumped
onto upland sites for infiltration or into Baker
tanks for settling, prior to being released back into
the channel. Coffer dams shall consist of clean,
silt-free sand or gravel in sand bags, or a
comparable material. All coffer dam materials
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must be promptly removed when no longer
needed.
• High visibility temporary construction fencing
should be erected between the outer edge of the
limits of construction and adjacent streams or
habitats to be preserved. Temporary construction
fencing will be removed upon the completion of
work.
• Grading or construction near channels shall be
isolated with silt fencing or other BMPs to prevent
sedimentation. BMPs shall be regularly inspected.
• Vehicles and equipment shall be parked on
existing roads or previously disturbed areas.
• Equipment working in channels must be in good
working order and free of leaks of fuel, oil, and
hydraulic fluids. Drip pans shall be placed under
vehicles and equipment over waterways and spill
clean-up materials should be kept onsite at a
convenient location.
• Equipment maintenance and refueling shall be
performed well away from the top of bank of any
channel; storm drain inlets shall be protected
from an accidental release of contaminants.
• Concrete washings or other contaminants must
not be permitted to enter the stream channel or
any storm drain inlet.
• Any concrete structures or cured-in-place pipe
linings shall be allowed to cure before coming in
contact with surface flows.
• Construction debris and materials shall be
stockpiled away from watercourses.
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• Appropriate erosion-control measures (e.g.,
coconut coir matting, tackified hydroseeding,
blown straw or other organic mulching material)
shall be used on site to reduce siltation and runoff
of contaminants into wetlands, ponds, streams, or
riparian woodland/scrub. Plastic mono-filament
netting (e.g., that used with erosion control
matting) or similar material should not be used
within the action area; wildlife can become
entangled or trapped such non-biodegradable
materials. Erosion-control measures shall be
placed between the outer edge of the buffer and
the project site.
• Fiber rolls used for erosion control shall be
certified as free of noxious weed seed.
• Construction staging areas past the channel banks
must be located away from any wetlands or other
sensitive habitats as identified by a qualified
biologist.
• Newly graded earthen channel slopes shall be
revegetated with a native seed mix developed by
a qualified restorationist. Seed mixtures applied
for erosion control shall not contain invasive
nonnative species, and be composed of native
species or sterile nonnative species. Straw or
mulch shall also be applied to all bare surfaces.
The seed mix and mulch shall be applied prior to
the onset of the first winter-season rains.
• Herbicide shall not be applied within 30 meters
(100 feet) of wetlands, ponds, streams, or riparian
habitat. However, where appropriate to control
serious invasive plants, herbicides that have been
approved by the U.S. EPA for use in or adjacent to
aquatic habitats may be used as long as label
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instructions are followed and applications avoid
or minimize impacts on covered species and their
habitats. In seasonal or intermittent stream or
wetland environments, appropriate herbicides
may be applied during the dry season to control
nonnative invasive species. Herbicide drift should
be minimized by applying the herbicide as close
to the target area as possible and by avoiding
applying during windy days.
• Additional measures may be outlined in the
conditions of the permits issued by the USACE,
RWQCB, CDFW, and the Habitat Conservancy.
All permit conditions must be conformed to.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
CUL-1: • Crew training, initial monitoring by a qualified archaeologist to
determine an appropriate level of monitoring for the duration of the
project, and additional spot checks pending the results of the initial
monitoring shall be conducted prior to and during ground
disturbing activities.
• A qualified archaeologist shall be present on the project site to
monitor ground disturbing activities and inspect excavated soils to
identify any cultural resources and human remains as deemed
appropriate by the qualified archaeologist.
• All construction crew workers shall attend a training session led by
a qualified archaeologist that discusses (1) the reasons for
archaeological resource monitoring; (2) regulatory policies
protecting resources and human remains; (3) basic identification of
archaeological resources; and (4) the protocol to follow in case of a
discovery of such resources.
• In accordance with CEQA Guideline §15064.5 (f), should any
previously unknown historic or prehistoric resources, including but
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Retain qualified
archaeologist to
implement identified
measures; also include in
construction contract(s)
Prior to start
and during
construction
Confirm and
document during
construction
CCCFDWCD
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Action(s)
Mitigation
Timing
Monitoring
Schedule
not limited to charcoal, obsidian or chert flakes, grinding bowls,
shell fragments, bone, pockets of dark, friable soils, glass, metal,
ceramics, wood, privies, trash deposits or similar debris, be
discovered during ground disturbing activities, work within 25 feet
of these materials should be stopped until a qualified professional
archaeologist has an opportunity to evaluate the potential
significance of the find and to consult with the lead agency about
what appropriate mitigation would be appropriate to protect the
resource.
• In the event that human remains, or possible human remains, are
encountered during project-related ground disturbance, in any
location other than a dedicated cemetery, there shall be no further
excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably
suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the coroner of the county
in which the human remains are discovered has determined, that
the remains are not subject to the provisions of Section 27492 of the
Government Code or any other related provisions of law concerning
investigation of the circumstances, manner and cause of death, and
the recommendations concerning treatment and disposition of the
human remains have been made to the person responsible for the
excavation, or to his or her authorized representative, in the manner
provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
• The County Coroner, upon recognizing the remains as being of
Native American origin, is responsible to contact the NAHC within
24 hours. The Commission has various powers and duties,
including the appointment of a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) to
the project. The MLD, or in lieu of the MLD, the NAHC, has the
responsibility to provide guidance as to the ultimate disposition of
any Native American remains.
CUL-2: Prior to project construction, construction personnel shall be informed of
the potential for encountering significant paleontological resources. All
construction personnel shall be informed of the need to stop work in the
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Prior to start of
construction
Confirm and
document during
construction
CCCFDWCD
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vicinity of a potential discovery until a qualified paleontologist has been
provided the opportunity to assess the significance of the find and
implement appropriate measures to protect or scientifically remove the
find. Construction personnel shall also be informed of the requirements
that unauthorized collection resources are prohibited.
Include in construction
contract(s)
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
GEO-1 The proposed project shall comply with all recommendations specified
in Section 3.3 of the May 2015 Geotechnical Report prepared by ENGEO.
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Follow recommendations
of geotechnical report
During project
design, prior to
start of
excavation, and
during
construction
Document
compliance upon
completion of
construction
NOISE
NOISE-1 The project contractor shall ensure that construction activities shall be
limited to the hours set forth in Brentwood Municipal Code Section
9.32.050, as follows:
Outside Heavy Construction: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Include in construction
contract(s)
During
construction
Document
compliance
during
construction
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
APPENDIX B
Response to Comments
on the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
LIST OF COMMENT LETTERS
1. Contra Costa Health Services (August 4, 2016)
2. Ann Kennedy (August 12, 2016)
3. East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy (August 15, 2016)
4. Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (August 25, 2016)
5. Delta Stewardship Council (August 30, 2016)
6. East Bay Regional Park District (September 1, 2016)
7. Chevron (September 1, 2016)
8. City of Brentwood Public Works Department (September 2, 2016)
9. Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (State Clearinghouse) (September 2,
2016)
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #1. CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES (August 4, 2016)
Comment 1-1: Contra Costa Health Services notes that permits will be required for
well or soil boring activities prior to commencing drilling activities and abandoned wells
and septic tanks must be destroyed under permit.
Response: Comments have been noted and forwarded to the project design team. No
further response is necessary.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #2. ANN KENNEDY (August 12, 2016)
Comment 2-1: Ms. Kennedy notes that she lives next to Marsh Creek between Deer
Creek and Sand Creek and endorses the restoration project and offers citizen volunteers
if needed; also suggested to plant milkweed for the monarch butterflies.
Response: Letter in support of this project is acknowledged. Plant suggestion has
been noted and forwarded to the project design team for consideration. No further
response is necessary.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #3. EAST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HABITAT
CONSERVANCY (August 15, 2016)
Comment 3-1: The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy notes that the
East Contra Costa County HCP/NCCP take coverage should be listed in Section 2.7
Permits and Approvals Required and pointed out that the East Contra Costa County
Habitat Conservancy is first abbreviated as ECCCHC on page 4 but then called out
differently on page 34 (as the Conservancy) and 37 (as the Habitat Conservancy).
Response: Comments noted and included in this CEQA record for the final IS/MND. No
further response is necessary.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #4. CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL WATER QUALTY
CONTROL BOARD (August 25, 2016)
Comment 4-1: The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central
Valley Water Board) states that their agency is delegated with the responsibility of
protecting the quality of surface and ground waters of the state and as such their
comments will address concerns surrounding those issues. The Central Valley Water
Board is required to formulate and adopt Basin Plans for all areas within the Central
Valley region under Section 13240 of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
which requires each Basin Plan contain water quality objectives to ensure reasonable
protection of beneficial uses as well as a program of implementation for achieving water
quality objectives. The Central Valley Water Board further notes that all wastewater
discharges must comply with the Antidegradation Policy contained in the Basin Plan.
The Central Valley Water Board offers links for more information.
Response: Comments noted. No further response is necessary.
Comment 4-2: The Central Valley Water Board notes various permits that may be
required for the project if applicable (Construction Storm Water General Permit, Phase I
and II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits, Industrial Storm Water
General Permit, Clean Water Action Section 404 Permit, Clean Water Act Section 401
Permit – Water Quality Certification, Waste Discharge Requirements – Discharges to
Waters of the State, Dewatering Permit, Regulatory Compliance for Commercially
Irrigated Agriculture, Low or Limited Threat General National Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit, NPDES Permit).
Response: As noted in Section 2.7 “Permits and Approvals Required” the project will
require a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and Section 401 permit - Water Quality Certification from the Central Valley Water
Board, and Section 2.9 “Hydrology and Water Quality” notes that a NPDES General
Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbances
will be obtained. Other permits noted will be considered and obtained if applicable to
the project.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #5. DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (August 30, 2016)
Comment 5-1: Delta Plan Policies: Delta Stewardship Council (Council) notes that
the Delta Plan includes 14 regulatory policies that are applicable to all covered actions
and provides a few key regulatory policies that may be applicable to the project and
provides staff contact information for guidance.
Response: The project proponents will consult with the Council to ensure the project is
consistent with the Delta Plan regulatory policies as applicable to the project.
Comment 5-2: Best Available Science and Adaptive Management: Delta Plan
Policy G P1 “Detailed Findings to Establish Consistency with the Delta Plan” calls for
covered actions to document use of best available science which should be consistent
with criteria listed in Appendix 1A “Best Available Science” of the Delta Plan regulations
such as relevance, inclusiveness, and objectivity.
Delta Plan Policy G P1 also calls for ecosystem restoration projects to include adequate
provisions for continued implementation of adaptive management, appropriate to the
scope of the action; this requirement can be satisfied through development of an
adaptive management plan that is consistent with the framework described in Appendix
1B “Adaptive Management” of the Delta Plan along with documentation of adequate
resources to implement the proposed adaptive management process.
The Council provided the Delta Science Program contact information for consultation to
assist in document preparation for use of best available science and adaptive
management.
Response: The project will ensure consistency with Delta Plan Policy G P1 as well as
implement the Best Available Science criteria listed in Table 1A-1 of Appendix 1A
(Relevance, Inclusiveness, Objectivity, Transparency and Openness, Timeliness, Peer
Review) and an Adaptive Management plan described in Appendix 1B which provides a
framework to plan, implement, evaluate and respond as applicable to the project.
Comment 5-3: Mitigation Measures: Delta Plan Policy GP 1 also requires that
actions not exempt from CEQA and subject to Delta Plan regulations must include
applicable feasible mitigation measures consistent with those identified in the Delta Plan
Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) or substitute mitigation measures that
are equally or more effective. The Council also notes that the Delta Plan Mitigation and
Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) should be used to ensure compliance with the
Delta Plan mitigation measures and provided a link to the document.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
Response: Comments noted. The Delta Plan PEIR MMRP was reviewed and
determined that the project MMRP is consistent with the Delta Plan PEIR MMRP as
applicable to the project. Nevertheless, the Delta Plan PEIR will be referenced should
other applicable mitigation measures become warranted that is not already included in
the project MMRP.
Comment 5-4: Habitat Restoration: The Council notes that Delta Plan Policy ER P2
“Restore Habitats at Appropriate Elevations” states that habitat restoration must occur
at appropriate elevations and be consistent with Appendix 3 “Habitat Restoration” of the
Delta Plan regulations, which is an excerpt from the 2011 Draft Ecosystem Restoration
Program Conservation Strategy. Appendix 3 describes many ecosystem benefits related
to restoring floodplains, however it cautions that such restoration should include
investigation and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control
methylmercury production and transport since periodic wetting and drying makes these
areas prone to methylation of mercury. Marsh Creek is currently cited as exceeding
water quality standards for mercury on the Central Valley Regional Water Quality
Control Board’s 303(d) list of impaired water bodies, making management of mercury
issues relevant to the Parkway Project. The Council recommends that the MND
specifically address the potential impact of the project to contribute to methylation of
legacy mercury in the Marsh Creek watershed and explain how the project either is
designed to minimize this impact or includes appropriate mercury related BMPs.
Response: Comments noted. Marsh Creek is listed as impaired for mercury due to an
abandoned mercury mine in the upper watershed, but bio-sentinel and chemical
surveys over the last two decades have found relatively low levels of mercury and
methylmercury in the watershed below Marsh Creek Reservoir, which appears to act as
a mercury trap (John Cain, American Rivers, personal communication). Nevertheless,
the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board)
has established methylmercury waste load allocations for all dischargers to the Delta
through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
(Delta Mercury TMDL) with intentions of reducing the mercury concentrations in fish
down to levels considered to be protective of people and wildlife who consume fish
from the Delta. The Delta Mercury TMDL translates reduced levels of mercury in fish to
a water column target of 0.06 nanograms unfiltered methylmercury per liter (ng/L). If
the average total methylmercury concentration in a water body exceeds 0.06 ng/L,
follow-up actions are required to investigate causes and determine reasonable and
foreseeable means of attaining a 0.06 ng/L.
The Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) began implementation of a
Methylmercury Control Study in 2012 to fulfill requirements of the Central Valley
Municipal Regional Stormwater Discharge Permit (Order No. R5-2010-010). A
Methylmercury Control Study Work Plan (Amec 2013) was prepared to 1) evaluate the
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
effectiveness of existing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the control of
methylmercury; 2) evaluate additional or enhanced BMPs, as needed, to reduce
mercury and methylmercury discharges to the Delta; and 3) determine the feasibility of
meeting methylmercury waste load allocations. Wet year and dry year samples were
obtained at several locations along Marsh Creek within the project vicinity from spring
2012 through spring 2015: just upstream and downstream of the City of Brentwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant (downstream of the project site), and at the confluences
of Sand Creek, Deer Creek, and Dry Creek (all tributaries to Marsh Creek); Sand and
Deer Creek confluences occur within the project segment, and Dry Creek is upstream of
the project site. Methylmercury concentrations ranged between non-detect to 1.2 ng/L
(Contra Costa Clean Water Program, Methylmercury Control Study Progress Report,
October 2015).
Creating an intermittently flooded floodplain on Marsh Creek could create a methylated
environment resulting in an increased level of methylmercury if there is elemental
mercury present. However, based on the hydrology in Marsh Creek, the inundation
events have a very short duration and are infrequent, which would presumably limit
mercury export into Marsh Creek and the Delta. Further monitoring will be conducted to
compare post-project levels to the pre-project data gathered from 2012 to 2015 to help
determine whether implementation of this project will have any effect on methylation.
Project construction will incorporate applicable BMPs to avoid or minimize off-site
sediment transport.
Comment 5-5: Invasive Species: The Council notes that Delta Plan Policy ER P5
states “The potential for new introductions of or improved habitat conditions for
nonnative invasive species, striped bass, or bass must be fully considered and avoided
or mitigated in a way that appropriately protects the ecosystem.” Nonnative species,
such as terrestrial and aquatic weeds, are a major obstacle to successful restoration
because they affect the survival, health, and distribution of native wildlife and plant
species. Although there is little chance of eradicating most established nonnative
species, management can be designed to reduced their abundance.
The Council suggests consideration of incorporating the Delta Plan’s PEIR Biological
Resources Mitigation Measure 4-1 which calls for an invasive species management plan
to be developed and implemented for any projects that could lead to introduction or
facilitation of invasive species establishment. The mitigation requirement also calls for
the plan to include nonnative species eradication methods (if eradication is feasible),
nonnative species management methods, early detection methods, notification
requirements, BMPs for preconstruction, construction, and post construction periods,
monitoring, remedial actions and reporting requirements, and provisions for updating
the target species list over the lifetime of the project as new invasive species become
potential threats to the integrity of the local ecosystems.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
Response: Comments noted. The project will implement an invasive species
management plan consistent with the Delta Plan’s recommendation as applicable to the
project.
Comment 5-6: Respect Local Land Use: The Council notes that Delta Plan Policy
DP P2 calls for habitat restoration projects to avoid or reduce conflicts with existing
uses and to consider comments from local agencies and the Delta Protection
Commission. The Council also notes that the MND states the project is consistent with
the City of Brentwood General Plan and would not affect any land use of adjoining
parcels to the project area, which is primarily designated residential. The MND also
describes how the Parkway Project would protect East Bay Regional Park District’s
Marsh Creek trail by relocating it to new top of the eastern bank under the proposed
project.
Response: Comments noted. No further response necessary.
Comment 5-7: Inconsistencies with the Delta Plan: The Council notes that the
MND should discuss any inconsistencies between the proposed plan and the Delta Plan
and that according to the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G a project that is inconsistent
with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulations may result in a finding of
significant impact on the environment.
Response: Comments noted. The project is consistent with the Delta Plan as it is a
multi-benefit project that will reduce flood risk associated with a changing climate,
improve Delta water quality, restore denuded stream-side habitat, and enhance the
Delta as a place. Further, the project will advance water quality recommendations of
the Delta Plan to improve environmental water quality by reducing several pollutants
conveyed to the Delta by urban and stormwater run-off including nitrates, pathogens,
and contaminants with development of new floodplain wetlands and riparian vegetation
along the channel that will cleanse polluted run-off that drain to Marsh Creek, Dutch
Slough, and eventually to the Delta and Bay. Improving environmental water quality in
Marsh Creek is particularly important to further the Delta Plan’s goal of protecting Dutch
Slough – a priority habitat restoration area.
Comment 5-8: Delta Plan Recommendations: Protect and Enhance Recreational
Opportunities: The Council notes that the Delta Plan recommends protecting and
improving existing recreation opportunities while seeking ways of providing new and
better coordinated opportunities. Delta Plan Recommendation DP R11 calls for providing
new and protecting existing recreational opportunities in the Delta and Suisun Marsh.
Additionally, Recommendation DP R16 states that public agencies owning land should
increase opportunities, where feasible, for bank fishing, hunting, levee-top trails, and
environmental education.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
The Council also notes that they appreciate that the MND describes how the project
would relocate the Marsh Creek trail and how the lower 1,600 feet of the project would
be integrated into a new city park and include interpretive signs.
Response: Comments noted. The project is consistent with DP R11 “Provide New and
Protect Existing Recreation Opportunities” and DP R16 “Encourage Recreation on Public
Lands” as the project will protect and improve the existing creek trail and provide
interpretive aides for environmental education for visitors.
Comment 5-9: Final Remarks: The Council notes that they overall support this
project and look forward to working with and providing guidance to County staff on the
requirements of filing a Delta Plan Certification of Consistency.
Response: Letter in support of this project is acknowledged. No further response
necessary.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #6. EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT (September 1,
2016)
Comment 6-1: The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) appreciates that the
Marsh Creek Trail within the project area will be located above the 100-year flood plain
zone which will avoid increased maintenance costs and potential trail closures. The
project is considering a pervious surface for the trail as part of the proposal required by
the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy. The Park District comments that
they maintain a portion of the Marsh Creek Trail and requests that a local funding
mechanism be established to accommodate additional maintenance required for this
type of surface.
Response: The Contra Costa County Flood Control District has been having discussions
with the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department about the local funding
mechanism and the City has agreed they’ll provide additional fundi ng for the additional
maintenance required for this type of surface.
Comment 6-2: The City of Brentwood is proposing to widen Central Blvd. to four (4)
lanes by adding a new bridge. The Park District comments safety concerns regarding
the increased distance trail users would have to travel across Central Blvd. once
additional lanes are added. The Park District supports the trail passing under the
bridge(s) and elimination of at grade crossing which is a much safer experience for trail
users and may improve traffic flow on Central Blvd. Additional structures required to
protect the bridge abutments and trail alignment under the bridge will need to be
included in the CEQA analysis.
Response: The project will include armoring under the bridge to protect the bridge
and proposed trail undercrossing. The armoring will be a combination of concrete and
riprap. The riprap will be vegetated where accessible to sunlight. The MND points out
that other locations within the project segment will need to be armored to stabilize
slopes which will minimize erosion and provide stabilized slopes for the trail relocation
as noted in the Biological Resources, Geology and Soil, and Hydrology and Water
Quality sections. No additional structures will be necessary to protect the bridge
abutments or trail.
Comment 6-3: The Park District requests that the Contra Costa County Flood Control
District design the trail undercrossing to Caltrans Chapter 1000 Class I bikeway
standards, which calls for at least ten (10) feet of overhead clearance if possible which
will also allow enough clearance for equestrians, emergency vehicles and overhead
signage if necessary. The Park District will still need to preserve emergency vehicle and
maintenance access through the current on street trail entrances for operational
purposes.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
Response: The trail will be designed to the Class I Bikeway standards with the
exception that the 10-ft recommended clearance is not achievable under the existing
bridge. The design can achieve 8-ft minimum clearance as specified by the Caltrans
standards. The Federal Highway Administration standards for equestrians recommends
a 12-ft clearance. It is our expectation that equestrians will need to use the Central
Blvd. at-grade crossing. Emergency vehicle and maintenance access (EVMA) will be
maintained at street level as well.
Claudia Gemberling, Environmental Analyst II
Contra Cost County Public Works Department
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
RE: Notice of Public Review and Intent to Adopt a Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
Dear Ms. Gemberling,
The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) has reviewed the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND) for the Three Creeks Parkway Restoration (the project), proposed by the Contra Costa County Flood Control
District (CCCFCD). The Park District has a long term commitment to protecting and maintaining open space in Contra
Costa County and providing safe non-motorized public transportation and recreational opportunities by way of our
Regional Trail Network. The District operates and maintains the Marsh Creek Regional Trail (the Trail) on the east side
of Marsh Creek, which is within the project’s scope.
The project proposes to relocate the trail for approximately 0.8 mile as part of the restoration effort of Marsh Creek. The
Park District appreciates the CCCFCD’s willingness to relocate the existing trail above the 100 year flood plain to avoid
increased maintenance costs and potential trail closures. The CCCFCD is considering a pervious surface for the trail as
part of the proposal required by the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy. The Park District maintains this portion of
the Marsh Creek Trail and requests that a local funding mechanism be established to accommodate additional
maintenance required for this type of surface.
The City of Brentwood is proposing to widen Central Blvd to four (4) lanes by adding a new bridge. The Park District
has safety concerns regarding the increased distance trail users would have to travel across Central Blvd. once additional
lanes are added. The Park District supports the trail passing under the bridge(s) on Central Blvd. and the elimination of
the existing at grade crossing; which is a much safer experience for trail users and may improve traffic flow on Central
Blvd. There are several schools within .5 mile of the project, and students and parents will be able to walk/bike to school
on a safer route with this improvement. Additional structures required to protect the bridge abutments and trail alignment
under the bridge, which may encroach into the creek channel, will need to be included in your CEQA analysis.
The Park District requests that CCCFCD design the trail undercrossing to Caltrans Chapter 1000 Class I bikeway
standards, which calls for at least ten (10) feet of overhead clearance if possible. This also allows enough clearance for
equestrians, emergency vehicles and overhead signage if necessary. The Park District will still need to preserve
emergency vehicle and maintenance access (EVMA) through the current on street trail entrances for operational purposes.
The Park District appreciates the opportunity to review the IS/MND and provide comments. We look forward to working
with the CCCFCD on this project. Please provide any future information and design plans for Park District review.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (510) 544-2609, or by e-mail at swilson@ebparks.org.
Respectfully,
Suzanne Wilson
Senior Planner – Trails Development
CC – Neoma Lavalle, Planner EBRPD; Sean Dougan, Trails Development Program Manager EBRPD
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #7. CHEVRON (September 1, 2016)
Comment 7-1: Leidos Engineering LLC, on behalf of Chevron Environmental
Management Company (CEMC), describes the background of inactive, historic crude-oil
pipelines within the project vicinity and identifies the approximate location of the former
Old Valley Pipeline (OVP) and Tidewater Associated Oil Company (TAOC) alignments
with respect to the project’s layout. Leidos further states that CEMC conducted risk
assessments at numerous locations within known historical crude-oil release points
along the former OVP and TAOC pipelines and analytical results have indicated that the
crude-contaminated soil was non-hazardous. If soil affected by the historical release of
crude oil from these former pipelines is encountered during construction activities it
may be reused as backfill on site. Parties conducting construction activities in the
vicinity of these former pipeline rights-of-way may wish to use the information provided
in the letter to help prepare for the possibility of encountering pipelines and pipeline-
related asbestos-containing materials ACM during the course of their work.
Response: Comments have been noted and forwarded to the project design team. No
further response is necessary.
Mike N. Oliphant
Project Manager
Mining and Specialty
Portfolio
Chevron Environmental
Management Company
P.O. Box 6012
San Ramon, CA 94583
Tel (925) 842 9922
mike.oliphant@chevron.com
September 1, 2016 Stakeholder Communication – Contra Costa County
Ms. Claudia Gemberling
Environmental Analyst II
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, California 94553
Subject: Comments on the Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
Chevron Environmental Management Company
Historical Pipeline Portfolio–Bakersfield to Richmond
Dear Ms. Gemberling:
On behalf of Chevron Environmental Management Company (CEMC), Leidos, Inc. (Leidos; CEMC contract
consultant) recently reviewed the Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Three Creeks
Parkway Restoration Project (proposed project). The information contained in this letter may help you to
understand something about Chevron's former pipeline operations in the City of Brentwood, as residual weathered
crude oil, abandoned pipeline, and asbestos-containing materials (ACM) could potentially be encountered during
subsurface construction activities in the vicinity of these former pipeline locations within the existing former
pipeline rights of way (ROW).
Portions of the former Old Valley Pipeline (OVP) and Tidewater Associated Oil Company (TAOC) pipelines
existed in the vicinity of the proposed project area. These formerly active pipelines were constructed in the early
1900s and carried crude oil from the southern San Joaquin Valley to the San Francisco Bay Area. Pipeline
operations for the OVP ceased in the 1940s, and in the 1970s for the TAOC pipelines. When pipeline operations
ceased, the pipelines were taken out of commission. The degree and method of decommissioning varied: in some
instances the pipelines were removed, while in others they remained in place. Because these pipelines have been
decommissioned, with the majority of pipelines having been removed, they are not readily identified as
underground utilities through the Underground Service Alert North System or utility surveys. Figure 1 illustrates
the locations of the former OVP and TAOC ROWs with respect to the proposed project area. The location of the
pipelines shown on Figure 1 is based on historical as-built drawings and the approximated positional accuracy of
the alignments is generally +/- 50 feet. The OVP and TAOC pipelines were installed at depths of up to 10 feet
below ground surface. The steel pipelines were typically encased in a protective coating composed of coal tar and
ACM.
Working under the direction of State regulatory agencies, CEMC conducted risk assessments at numerous locations
with known historical crude-oil release points along the former OVP and TAOC pipelines. Analytical results from
these risk assessments indicated that the crude-contaminated soil was non-hazardous. Accordingly, it is likely that
Ms. Claudia Gemberling – Contra Costa County Public Works Department
September 1, 2016
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if soil affected by the historical release of crude oil from these former pipelines is encountered during construction
activities it may be reused as backfill on site. Properly abandoned crude-oil pipeline may be left in the ground.
Parties conducting construction activities in the vicinity of these former pipeline ROWs may wish to use the
information provided in this letter to help prepare for the possibility of encountering abandoned pipelines and
pipeline-related ACM during the course of their work.
For more information regarding these historic pipelines, please visit http://www.hppinfo.com/. If you would like
additional information, or would like to request more detailed maps, please contact Leidos consultants Mike Hurd
(michael.t.hurd@leidos.com) at (510) 466-7161 or Tan Hoang (tan.t.hoang@leidos.com) at (916) 979-3742.
Sincerely,
Mike Oliphant
MO/klg
Enclosure:
Figure 1. Historical Pipeline Rights of Way – Lower Reach Improvements
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cc: Mr. Mike Hurd – Leidos
475 14th Street, Suite 610, Oakland, California 94612
Mr. Erik Nolthenius – City of Brentwood Planning Division
150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513
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FILE: Q:\HPPBTR\MANAGEMENTSTRATEGY\POTENTIAL PROJECTS\CONTRA COSTA\THREECREEKSPARKWAY\PROJECTS\FIGURE 1\PSEP_FIG1_THREERIVERSPKWY_2016_08.MXDHISTORICAL PIPELINE RIGHTS OF WAY
Brentwood, California
LOWER REACH IMPROVEMENTS
ANALYST: HOANGTA FIGURE:
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CALIFORNIA LOCATION MAP
Map is compiled from data sources that vary in accuracy; features may not be displayed in exact
relationship to one another. Do not rely on map for legal information or underground work.XXXHistorical Old Valley Pipeline (OVP)
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Oil Company (TAOC) PipelineI04080
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INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #8. CITY OF BRENTWOOD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(September 2, 2016)
Comment 8-1: The City of Brentwood Public Works Department (City) suggested to
include in the last paragraph of Section 2.2 “Project Location and Surrounding Land
Uses” on page 8 that the planned linear city park part of the Pulte development is
planned to be under construction during the spring and/or summer of 2017.
Response: Comment noted and is included in this CEQA record for the final IS/MND.
No further response is necessary.
Comment 8-2: The City notes that the footnotes to Table 1 in Section 2.4 “Project
Components” on page 10 indicate that the parcel numbers and ownership information
are shown on Figures 4, 6, and 8, but the information is not shown.
Response: Comment noted. The figures have been updated and included in this CEQA
record for the final IS/MND. No further response is necessary.
Comment 8-3: The City commented that Section 2.4.1 “Middle Reach” does not
address the “Phase II Design Alternative” widening shown in blue and noted on Figure
7.
Response: The intent was to have an alternative if the sewer line could be relocated in
accordance with City requirements.
Comment 8-4: The City recommends not using the term “relocation” in Section 2.4.3
Sewer Line Relocation on page 17 (page number not shown) because the sewer line will
remain in place and suggested revising to “Existing Sewer Main”.
Response: Comment noted and is included in this CEQA record for the final IS/MND.
No further response is necessary.
Comment 8-5: The City recommends changing the wording to “City of Brentwood
Encroachment and/or Grading Permit” in Section 2.7 “Permits and Approvals Required”
in the last line on page 19 as the City will want to review items such as construction
plans, haul truck routes, traffic control, bonds, working hours, and possibly impose
conditions such as repair of improvements damaged during construction, periodic
coordination with City staff, and potential need for settlement monitoring.
Response: Comment noted and is included in this CEQA record for the final IS/MND.
No further response is necessary.
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
Comment 8-6: The City of Brentwood PWD comments on Section 5.8.2 “Hazards and
Hazardous Materials” discussion item g on page 60 that if APN 017-110-011 “DLT
Ventures (Griffith)” is not made available for soil stockpiling, it does not appear that the
project has adequate space at other locations to stockpile a significant amount of
excavated material based on the other parcels identified in Section 2.4, Table 1. This
could result in a frequency of haul truck traffic that is worthy of further consideration.
The City’s permit process will help identify the haul routes and traffic control that will be
needed to mitigate impacts.
The City recommends considering less precise language that would leave open the
possibility of access from alternative locations. Construction staging may require cycling
earthmoving trucks through the project if turn-around space is limited. The City
comments that it should be stipulated that access and haul routes will be agreed upon
during the design process, prior to construction.
Response: Comments noted. The MND analyzed potential stockpile locations and haul
routes. Feasible stockpile locations and haul routes will be finalized during the permit
process prior to start of construction.
Comment 8-7: The City comments that while the statement in the “Background” of
Section 5.16.1 “Transportation and Traffic” is true for access directly to the creek, other
possible access points as shown in Figure 3 should be mentioned and evaluated. The
City also comments that it should be noted that some of the streets mentioned may be
under developer control, or may be deemed not suitable for haul truck traffic, and
therefore not allowed for construction access.
Response: Comments noted. Some of the access points shown in Figure 3 are for
public access to existing and planned city parks part of the Pulte Development (i.e.,
Bella Drive, Island Palm Way) which may not be accessible upon project completion as
noted by the City but will be determined during the design process. As noted in
discussion items a, b of Section 5.16, construction vehicles would access the project site
via local roadways and existing maintenance roads or the regional trail along the creek.
Central Blvd. and Dainty Avenue are local roadways that provide access to the project
site and trail; the County Flood Control District maintenance road at Sungold Park
within the Carmel Estates development is another access point.
Comment 8-8: The City comments that discussion items “a” and “b” in Section 5.16.3
“Transportation and Traffic” on page 75 discusses the duration of construction and
construction traffic and suggests noting the number of trips per day that would be
needed to achieve those durations. The City also comments that traffic control
measures for hauling trucks would likely be justified, and required, as part of an
encroachment permit. And, notes that if parcel 017-110-011 would be used for
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
stockpiling, and subsequent trucking away from the site, the access to that property for
trucking would be Minnesota Avenue.
Response: Comments noted. The exact number of trips per day needed to achieve the
construction and construction traffic durations will be determined when the contractor
obtains the encroachment permit as well as traffic control measures for haul trucks.
Comment 8-9: The City comments on Section 5.17 “Utilities and Service Systems” that
even though a conflict or interaction with the existing sewer system, other than
adjustments to manhole lids, is extremely unlikely, a response protocol should be
created that identifies what actions need to be taken in the event of damage to existing
facilities.
The City also comments that the City requires vehicular access over the sanitary sewer
main that is not subject to the 100 year flood event and proposed widening near
371+00 would appear to impact that requirement, but widening may have already been
accomplished at that location. No typical section for 371+00 is provided to clarify.
Relocation of the sanitary sewer main may be necessary to ensure the aforementioned
requirement is met.
Response: Comments noted. A response protocol will be prepared prior to
construction to address necessary actions in the event of damage to the City’s existing
facilities.
The existing sewer line location is below the existing top of bank at station 371+00 and
is currently below the 100-year flood event. The proposed project will not affect this
condition. The proposed project grading begins immediately downstream of station
371+00 and transitions to a widened left bank. The City will have an opportunity to
review project plans to ensure an acceptable design.
RDG
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
07.07.16
Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
- Upper Reach Concept
Trail
Proposed Trail
Existing Sewer
Parcel
CCCFCD Parcel
HCP Setback for buffer
Proposed Retaining Wall
Cross Section
Proposed Floodplain
Proposed Creek Bank
CCCFCD APN NO.
017-17C-004
City of Brentwood
APN NO. 017-210-004
City of Brentwood
APN NO. 017-201 -038
City of Brentwood
APN NO. 017-260 -080
City of Brentwood
APN NO. 017-280 -113
CCCFCD
APN NO. 017-20C -XXX
Upper Reach Improvements
FIGURE 4
SOURCE: Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
1273.001-09/16
- Middle Reach Concept
RDG
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
07.07.16
Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
Trail
Proposed Trail
Existing Sewer
Parcel
CCCFCD Parcel
HCP Setback for buffer
Proposed Retaining Wall
Cross Section
Proposed Floodplain
Proposed Creek Bank
Pulte
APN NO.
017-170-007
CCCFCD APN NO.
017-17C-004
APN NO. 017-110-011
Middle Reach Improvements
FIGURE 6
1273.001-09/16
SOURCE: Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
- Lower Reach Concept
RDG
Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Project
07.07.16
Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
Trail
Proposed Trail
Existing Sewer
Parcel
CCCFCD Parcel
HCP Setback for buffer
Proposed Retaining Wall
Cross Section
Proposed Floodplain
Proposed Creek Bank
APN NO. 017-170-008
Pulte
APN NO.
017-170-007
CCCFCD APN NO.
017-17C-004
Lower Reach Improvements
FIGURE 8
SOURCE: Restoration Design Group, Inc. 2016
1273.001-09/16
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mailing Address
150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513
www.brentwoodca.gov
Engineering Division Operations Division
Physical Address Physical Address
150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 2201 Elkins Way, Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone (925) 516-5420 – Fax (925) 516-5421 Phone (925) 516-6000 – Fax (925) 516-6001
September 2, 2016
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Claudia Gemberling, Environmental Analyst II
Re: Three Creeks Parkway Restoration
Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration
Dear Ms. Gemberling:
Thank you very much for the opportunity to review the Initial Study – Mitigated Negative
Declaration for this important project. City staff has reviewed it and offers the following
comments for your consideration:
1. Section 2.2 “Project Location and Surrounding Land Uses,” Page 8: In the last paragraph of
the section, it may be worth noting that the park is planned to be under construction during
the spring and/or summer of 2017.
2. Section 2.4 “Project Components”, Page 10: The footnotes to Table 1 indicate that the
parcel numbers and ownership information are shown on Figures 4, 6, and 8, but the
information is not shown.
3. Section 2.4.1 “Middle Reach”: This section does not address the “Phase II Design
Alternative” widening shown in blue and noted on Figure 7.
4. Section 2.4.3 “Sewer Line Relocation”, Page 17 (page number not shown): I would
recommend not using the term “relocation” because the sewer line will remain in place.
Maybe something more general like “Existing Sewer Main” would be more appropriate.
5. Section 2.7 “Permits and Approvals Required”, Page 19, last line: I would recommend
changing the wording to “City of Brentwood Encroachment and/or Grading Permit”. With the
encroachment permit application process, the city will want to review items such as
construction plans, haul truck routes, traffic control, bonds, working hours, and possibly
impose conditions such as repair of improvements damaged during construction, periodic
coordination with city staff, and potential need for settlement monitoring.
6. Section 5.8.2, discussion item g, Page 60:
a. If APN 017-110-011 “DLT Ventures (Griffith)” is not made available for stockpiling, It
does not appear that the project has adequate space at other locations to stockpile a
significant amount of excavated material, based on the other parcels identified in the
Section 2.4, Table 1. This could result in a frequency of haul truck traffic that is worthy
of further consideration. The City’s permit process will help identify the haul routes
and traffic control that will be needed to mitigate impacts.
b. I recommend considering less precise language that would leave open the possibility
of access from alternative locations. Construction staging may require cycling
earthmoving trucks through the project if turn-around space is limited. It should be
stipulated that access and haul routes will be agreed upon during the design process,
prior to construction.
7. Section 5.16.1, “Background” – While the statement is true for access directly to the
creek, what if other access points are possible? Shouldn't those be mentioned and
evaluated also? Other access points are shown on the exhibit for Figure 3, but not
discussed anywhere else. However, it should also be noted that some of the streets
mentioned above may be under developer control, or may be deemed not suitable for
haul truck traffic, and therefore not allowed for construction access.
8. Section 5.16.3 (.2 was skipped), discussion items “a” and “b”, Page 75: In the
discussion of duration of construction and construction traffic, it might be useful to see
the number of trips per day that would be needed to achieve those durations. Traffic
control measures for hauling trucks would likely be justified, and required, as part of an
encroachment permit. Also, if parcel017-110-011 would be used for stockpiling, and
subsequent trucking away from the site, the access to that property for trucking would be
Minnesota Ave.
9. Section 5.17, Utilities and Service Systems: Even though a conflict or interaction with
the existing sewer system, other than adjustments to manhole lids, is extremely unlikely,
a response protocol should be created that identifies what actions need to be taken in
the event of damage to the existing facilities.
The City of Brentwood requires vehicular access over the sanitary sewer main that is not
subject to the 100 yr flood event. Proposed channel widening near 371+00 would appear
to impact that requirement, but widening may have already been accomplished at that
location. No typical section for 371+00 is provided to clarify. Relocation of the sanitary
sewer main may be necessary to ensure the aforementioned requirement is met.
Thank you again for the opportunity to review and comment on the IS/MND. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me by phone (925-516-5420) or by e-mail
(shunn@brentwoodca.gov). The City looks forward to construction of the project.
Very truly yours,
Steven J. Hunn
Senior Engineer
Cc: Miki Tsubota, Director of Public Works / City Engineer
Jack Dhaliwal, Assistant Director of Public Works/Engineering
Steve Kersevan, Engineering Manager
Erik Nolthenius, Planning Manager
Martin Lysons, Assistant City Attorney
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THREE CREEKS PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT (SCH# 2016082008)
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #7562-6D8176; COUNTY CEQA FILE #: CP 16-39
COMMENT LETTER #9. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (September 2, 2016)
Comment 9-1: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse
and Planning Unit noted that the IS/MND was submitted to selected state agencies for
review and provided the list of those agencies and comments letters received. The
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board was the only agency that submitted
a comment letter to the State Clearinghouse.
Response: The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board comment letter is
addressed in Comment Letter #4 of this package. No further response is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports to terminate Tiedown Permit for space H-15 with
Walter Lyall; and AUTHORIZE County Counsel to pursue legal action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Airport Enterprise Fund will cover the cost of any legal action.
BACKGROUND:
Walter Lyall has been a long time tenant at Buchanan Field. There have been default issues with the tenant
as early as 2009, with hangar F-5. The Board of Supervisors approved Airport’s terminating the hangar
agreement in August 2009. Airport staff agreed to set aside the termination with the agreement that the
tenant pay past due rents, and make all future payment within the grace period allowed by the lease.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Beth Lee, (925)
681-4200
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Sharon Anderson, County Counsel
C. 15
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE TERMINATION OF TIEDOWN PERMIT WITH WALTER LYALL, PACHECO
AREA
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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In May 2016, the tenant was again in default and Airport staff agreed to work with the tenant to resolve the
issue on the hangar rent. Tenant agreed to make payment and set up payment arrangements; Airport staff
suggested that the tenant move to a tiedown space. Airport staff was notified at this time that the aircraft
was being put up for sale.
In September 2016, the tenant moved the aircraft to tiedown H-15 and made a verbal agreement to make
$160.00 a month payments until either the balance was paid in full or the remaining balance was paid from
the sale of the aircraft. Upon inspection of the hangar, tenant was notified that remaining items would need
to be removed; tenant authorized Airport staff to finish the cleanout. Airport incurred cleanout costs of
$1,901.75 and the hangar deposit, for $1,334.89, was transferred to the account and applied to these costs.
In October 2017, tenant again stopped making payments. A Notice of Default was sent to the tenant and in
accordance with airport polices their gate access card was deactivated. A second Notice of Default was sent
in December 2017. A follow-up phone call was made and the tenant promised a payment would be dropped
off within the week. A few weeks later, a second phone call was made and again, the tenant promised a
payment.
On March 5, 2018, the tenant was sent a final Notice of Delinquency requesting payment of $4,073.86 for
all outstanding charges. Airport staff is now requesting authority to terminate the Tiedown Permit and to
pursue legal action against Tenant through County Counsel to regain possession of tiedown and for the total
outstanding charges. Such actions are consistent with adopted Airport policies.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to terminate the Agreement and pursue legal action against Tenant would result in the Airport being
unable to enforce adopted Airport policies and procedures
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the conveyance of real property owned by Contra Costa County (County), located at 505
Discovery Bay Boulevard in Discovery Bay and identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 004-200-013
(Property) to Discovery Bay Community Services District (District), pursuant to Government Code Section
25365. (Project No.: 4500-6G5875)
DECLARE that on March 13, 2018, this Board approved a Notice of Intention fixing March 27, 2018 at
9:00 a.m., or thereafter, in its Chambers, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez,
California, as the time and place where it would meet to convey the real property described therein to the
District. Said Notice was duly published in the East Contra Costa Times in compliance with Govt. Code
Section 6061.
On March 13, 2018, the Board of Supervisors determined that the Property is no longer necessary for
County purposes. The District requires the Property for park purposes.
AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute a Grant Deed on behalf of the County.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Angela Bell, 925.
313-2337
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 16
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE the Conveyance of Real Property to Discovery Bay Community Services District, Discovery Bay area.
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
DIRECT the Real Estate Division of the Public Works Department to cause said Grant Deed to be
delivered to the District for accepting and recording in the office of the County Clerk-Recorder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
In March 1985, the County accepted an Offer of Dedication in order to satisfy the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance requirements for Subdivision 4205 in Discovery Bay.
In 1988, Assessor’s Parcel Number 004-200-013, which consists of approximately 9.90 acres of vacant
land, was quitclaimed to the County. It has been determined that the Property is no longer required for
County use, but is required by the Discovery Bay Community Services District. The subdivision process
only allows the land to be dedicated to the County and not the District, therefore, the County intends to
convey the Property to the District as it is currently maintaining the property.
On February 6, 2018, a Notice of Exemption was filed. (CP# 17-34)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County would continue to own and be liable for maintenance of the property.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
on behalf of the County, a Grant Deed conveying County property located at 505 Discovery Bay
Boulevard in Discovery Bay, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 009-200-013, 004-200-013 to
Discovery Bay Community Services District, as recommended by the Public Works Director,
Discovery Bay area. (No Fiscal Impact)
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Quitclaim Deed
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: QuitClaim Deed
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the Project and take related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act and
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to ADVERTISE the Buchanan Field Airport
East Ramp F Row hangar improvement project (District IV).
DETERMINE the Project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 2 Categorical
Exemption, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15302(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, and DIRECT the Director of
Department of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and
DIRECT the Director of Department of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Exemption with
the County Clerk, and
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to the
Department of Conservation and Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing
the Notice of Exemption.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Beth Lee, (925)
681-4200
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 17
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve the Buchanan Field Airport East Ramp F Row Hangar Improvement Project and take related actions under
CEQA
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the improvement project is expected to be at least $496,500. The cost is expected to increase
by $192,000 if we include replacing the roof as part of the project. If we add installation of gutters, the
cost is expected to increase by an additional $18,000.The project will be entirely funded by the Airport
Enterprise Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Public Works Airports Division is in process of improving F Row of the East
Ramp hangars at Buchanan Field. The hangar row reverted to the County around 2007, after a long-term
lease had expired. The hangar siding is in poor condition and the cost to repaint is comparable to the cost
of fully replacing the material. In addition, the doors have become difficult for many of our tenants to
operate and it is more cost effective to replace them when the siding has been removed.
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the Airports Division by an experienced airport
engineering firm. The project consists of replacing the existing hangar siding and doors with new
materials. There are seven rows of hangars and the intent is to improve all of them over time. The East
Ramp F Row hangars will be the first as it is the most visible from the surrounding community.
The Department of Conservation and Development has determined that this project is a Categorical
Exemption under Section 15302(c) (Class 2) of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Notice of
Exemption (County file CP #18- 06) was administratively approved on March 13, 2018. While a
Categorical Exemption has been determined, our department requires that the Board of Supervisors
authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise a project for bids.
The project is consistent with the Buchanan Field Airport Master Plan adopted by the Board of
Supervisors on October 28, 2008, plus governing FAA grant assurances and policies.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The hangar row will not be improved, which could compromise the long-term viability of the facility
and result in losing tenants if the doors cannot be operated easily.
ATTACHMENTS
CEQA Documents
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlements of LeRhonda Birden and AUTHORIZE payment
from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $145,000, less disability
advances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $145,000, less permanent disability payments.
BACKGROUND:
Attorney Mark A Cartier, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within
authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claims of LeRhonda
Birden v. Contra Costa County. The Board's March 13, 2018 vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen,
Burgis, Mithoff and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of the final settlements and the
earlier March 13, 2018 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlements are known
publicly.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon Hymes-Offord (925)
335-1450
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 18
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Final Settlements of Claim, LeRhonda Birden vs. Contra Costa County
Case will not be settled.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DENY claims filed by HLN, a minor, by and through parent Reed E. Mclnroy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
H.L.M., a minor by Reed McInroy: Personal injury claim in an amount to exceed $25,000.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Claims
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Lauri Byers, (925)
957-8860
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 20
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution recognizing Don Jenkins as the 2018 Lafayette citizen of the year.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/98
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2018/98
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2018/98
recognizing Don Jenkins as the 2018 Lafayette Citizen of the Year.
Whereas, Don holds a B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree in
Financial Planning from American College. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter and is
the retired past president of Lafayette Square Insurance Services, Inc.; and
Whereas, Don’s community service includes serving as founding board member on three
prior charitable organizations: the Lamorinda Village, the Lafayette Community
Foundation, and the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church; he has served as President
of the Local chapter of the Charted Life Underwriters Society, the Berkeley Yacht
Club, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and the Lafayette Community
Foundation; and
Whereas, Don’s career as an insurance agent has covered 41 years. In 1991 while his
practice focus was on employee benefits, he was designated a Certified Employee
Benefit Specialist by the Wharton School of Business at the
University of Pennsylvania. He was a 33-year member of Life Insurance`s Million
Dollar Round Table and 34 years a member of The Leading Life Producers of
Northern California; and
Whereas, Don is committed to his community, having served as President of the
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce in 1995, and he was designated Lafayette`s
Business Person of the Year in 1996. He is an active member of the Mt. Diablo Estate
Planners Council and the Planned Giving Council of Northern California; and
Whereas, Don is currently serving as a National Advisor to the Rotary Foundation and as
a founding trustee for the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Foundation and the
Lafayette Community Foundation.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor Don
Jenkins for his dedication to Lafayette and its citizens.
___________________
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, District IV Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District III Supervisor District V 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/104 recognizing the 2018 Youth Hall of Fame Honorees of the 25th Annual
Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration, as recommended by the Cesar Chavez Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: W. 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: March 27, 2018
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:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Youth Hall of Fame Awards 2018
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/104
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2018/104
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2018/104
Honoring the 2018 Youth Hall of Fame Honorees at the 25th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration
WHEREAS, in 1994, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
established the Youth Hall of Fame to recognize students and adults who make
valuable contributions to our communities; and
WHEREAS, several nominations were received and reviewed by the Cesar Chavez
Commemorative Celebration Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors does hereby recognize, honor, and congratulate the following individuals
as the winners of the 2018 Youth Hall of Fame Awards:
Mackinsey (Kinsey) Mascali
Age 17, 12th Grade, San Ramon Valley High School for Good Samaritan: Goes out of his or her way to do for others without
seeking recognition.
Ryan Saechao
Age 15, 10th Grade, Richmond High School for Volunteerism: Lends a helping hand for the good of the community; Gives his
or her time and energy to a worthy cause or organization.
Cei-Lai Fong
Age 17, 12th Grade, San Ramon Valley High School for Teamwork: Works unselfishly for the good of a team.
Evan Chen
Age 17, 11th Grade, Campolindo High School for Creativity: Uses his or her musical, literary or artistic talent to benefit a school
or community.
Ashley Koehler
Age 13, 7th Grade, Antioch Middle School for Perseverance: Has worked hard to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does
hereby recognize, honor, and congratulate the following individuals as the winners of the 2018 Youth Hall
of Fame Awards.
___________________
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, District IV Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District III Supervisor District V 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/111 to SUPPORT Proposition 68: The California Clean Water & Safe Parts
Act. This measure will allow for direct funding that is made available for fairground improvements, park
improvements and flood control and storm water projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the County's General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Proposition 68 is a $4 billion parks, environment and water bond that will appear on the June 2018 ballot.
The Proposition was put on the ballot by the passage of SB 5 (Chapters 582, 2017). If Proposition 68 is
enacted by a majority “yes” vote it would provide significant funding for parks, water and wildlife
conservation through the issuance of $4 billion in general obligation bonds. There is significant focus in the
proposed allocations of this bond to provide funding to park-poor and disadvantaged communities. The
Bond defines “Disadvantaged community” as a community with a median household income less than 80
percent of the statewide average. This bond includes several allocations that will be of interest to counties
including $18 million for improvements to county fairgrounds and $30 million for counties and regional
park districts to make park improvements. It also allocates $200 million for a per capita park improvements
grant program with 40% of the $200 million made available to counties, regional parks and open
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
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:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Prop 68 - Clean Water & Safe Parks Act
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
space districts. In addition, there is significant funding for water infrastructure improvement projects;
providing up to $100 million for stormwater flood protection and $100 million for multi-benefit flood
control projects.
SB 5passed both houses of the Legislature on the final day of the legislative session and was signed by
Governor Brown on October 15th, 2017. The passage of SB 5 was a top legislative priority of Senate
Leader Kevin DeLeon. SB 5 was DeLeon’s second bond to come before the voters. Senator De Leon
also authored the last parks and water bond to appear before the voters , Proposition 84 on the 2006
ballot. Proposition 84 passed by 53.9% and authorized $5.4 billion in general obligation bonds to
improve parks, protect natural resources, and improve water supply, quality and safety. Despite this
investment, the need continues to grow. The California Park & Recreation Society conducted a survey
of local and regional park districts to assess unmet need. 45 out of 500 agencies responded and estimated
a total unmet need of $1.8 B for local parks. In addition, the Department of Parks and Recreation
estimates that there is over
$1.2 billion in deferred maintenance cost throughout California’s state park system.
Proposition Summary: Proposition 68 includes allocations in four major categories:
· Park improvement –$1.2 billion in proposed allocations
· Flood protection – $550 million in proposed allocations
· Drinking water and groundwater improvements – $1 billion in proposed allocations
· Funding for climate resiliency and state conservancies –$1.3 billion in allocations
Proposition 68 also focuses on park deficient communities. The measure would require that between 15
and 20 percent of the bond’s funds, depending on the type of project, be dedicated to projects in
communities with median household incomes less than 60 percent of the statewide average.
The monies allocated for flood protection are focused mainly in the Central Valley and Delta, but also
include $100 million for storm water flood prevention projects and $100 million for multibenefit flood
projects across the state. The allocations for water projects include funding for drinking water
improvements and groundwater protection in the San Joaquin Valley, San Gabriel, Orange County, and
San Fernando Valley. Finally, the allocations for conservancies and resiliency programs provide funds to
all the state conservancies and fund forest adaptation, fire resiliency, and other various fish and wildlife
projects. For a more detailed description of the bond and its chapters see attachment three.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not have an official position on this measure from which to advocate.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/111
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2018/111
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:4
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:1 John Gioia
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/111
Resolution in Support of Proposition 68: The California Clean Water & Safe Parks
Act
WHEREAS, California faces frequent and intense droughts, devastating wildfires, and
growing challenges from climate change that threaten our water, parks, coastline,
access to the outdoors, and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, our water, parks, and outdoors are what makes California special, and
we must safeguard our open spaces, access to our coast, natural areas, forests, and
beautiful places where families hike, camp, swim and play; and
WHEREAS, families in some underserved communities in California have water that
is so contaminated that they cannot turn on the tap and get clean water to drink;
and
WHEREAS, many communities lack access to safe neighborhood parks for children
to play and excercise; and
WHEREAS, a clean, reliable water supply is essential to the health of our families
and strength of our economy, and supports an $87 billion outdoor recreation and
tourism industry that provides over 700,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, it has been 15 years since California passed a bond to provide funding
for natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 is a general obligation bond that invests $4.1 billion in the
coming years for some of California's most pressing water, parks, and natural
resource needs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 provides $1.7 billion to ensure clean drinking water,
prepare for the next drought, clean up groundwater, capture and
recycle more water, and keep toxic pollutants out of California's river, lakes and
recycle more water, and keep toxic pollutants out of California's river, lakes and
streams that supply clean water; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 dedicates $1.3 billion to create safe parks for every child,
improve parks in neighborhoods with the greatest need, repair local and state park
facilities, and restore and expand access to outdoor recreation throughout California;
and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests $1.1 billion to protect California's natural
resources to prevent wildfires, restore rivers, lakes, streams and natural areas,
prevent toxic air pollution, address climate change, and protect our coastline to
increase access to our coast and beaches; and
WHEREAS, all regions of the state will benefit from these investments with strict
accountability to ensure funds will be spent efficiently and for intended purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby support and
endorse Proposition 68 on the June 5, 2018 statewide ballot, and hereby adopts this resolution the 27th
day of March, 2018.
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Josh Sullivan
C. 23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution honoring Denice Dennis in her service to Contra Costa County upon her retirement
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/113
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed REsolution No.
2018/113
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2018/113
Recognizing Contra Costa County's Tobacco Prevention Program Manager, Denice A. Dennis, for her 20 years of public
service upon her retirement.
WHEREAS, in 1998 Denice A. Dennis began her service working to raise awareness
of, and protect the community from, the adverse effects of tobacco exposure and
usage, as the Tobacco Prevention Program Manager within the Public Health Division
of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 she worked to fully implement AB 13, which created
smoke-free bars; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 her extensive efforts led to the adoption of the Tobacco-Free
Youth Ordinance in Contra Costa County, which restricted tobacco advertising and
promotions, banned self-service displays, and included a licensing provision to sell
tobacco. By 2004 her efforts resulted in adoption of the Tobacco-Free Youth
Ordinance in 17 cities throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, in 2002 Denice provided training to the Office of the Sheriff, which was
able to reduce the illegal sales of tobacco to minors from 37% to 2% within six
months of implementing undercover buying operations; and
WHEREAS, in 2003 her efforts led to the first suspension of a tobacco retailer license
in the state for an illegal sale to a minor; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 she worked with the Board of Supervisors in leading Contra
Costa County to become the fifth jurisdiction in the state to adopt a model
Comprehensive Secondhand Smoke Protections Ordinance that strengthened indoor
protections and prohibited smoking in outdoor areas; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 she collaborated with the city of Richmond to become the first
city in Contra Costa County to adopt a 100% Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing
Ordinance, one of the strongest in the nation; and
WHEREAS, in 2014 Denice partnered with the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors to create a policy declaring all county owned and leased properties as
100% smoke-free; and
WHEREAS, in 2017 she supported the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in
adopting a comprehensive tobacco control law that banned the sale of flavored
tobacco products in youth sensitive areas; and
WHEREAS, in 2018 she was instrumental in supporting the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors in adopting a 100% Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Policy – a
model in the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby
recognizes and honors Tobacco Prevention Program Manager, Denice A. Dennis, for her 20 years of
dedicated public service to Contra Costa County, and gives its full appreciation for her commitment to the
people of Contra Costa County upon her retirement.
___________________
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, District IV Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District III Supervisor District V 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Gayle Israel, (925)
957-8860
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: March 27, 2018
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:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Proclamation Recognizing Service of Deputy Chief Derek Krause upon his retirement from the SRVFPD
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/107
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2018/107
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2018/107
Recognizing Deputy Fire Chief Derek Krause upon his retirement from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
Whereas, Chief Krause has served for over 25 years in the fire service with the San
Ramon Fire Protection District, from November 1992 through his retirement on
March 31, 2018; and
Whereas, Chief Krause has taken on many difficult assignments and challenges
throughout his career with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Chief
Krause maintained as a guiding principle what was in the best interest of his fellow
firefighters and the community they serve; and
Whereas, Chief Krause served with honor and distinction in the following capacities
throughout his career with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District:
November 1992: Hired as a Firefighter
January 2002- March 2005: Captain, Training Division
April 2005-October 2005: Captain, Suppression
November 2005-June 2010: Division Chief, Training
July 2010-November 2012: Battalion Chief, Special Operations
December 2012-June 2013: Shift Battalion Chief, Suppression
July 2013-November 2013: Interim Assistant Chief, Operations/Support Services
December 2013-July 2014: Shift Battalion Chief, Suppression
August 2014-March 2018: Deputy Chief
Whereas, while serving as Deputy Chief, Chief Krause was responsible for the overall
effectiveness and operational readiness of the District’s emergency response vehicles
and facilities; and
Whereas, during the last several years of his tenure with San Ramon Valley Fire
Protection District, Chief Krause was assigned responsibility for the Fire & Life
Safety Division overseeing such critical function as building plan review, commercial
fire inspections, fire hazard abatement and public education.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor
and thank Deputy Chief Derek Krause for his dedication to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
and residents of Contra Costa County. PASSED by a vote of the Board of Supervisors this March 27, 2018.
___________________
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, District IV Supervisor
Chair, District IV Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District III Supervisor District V 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the resignation of Scott Warfe, DECLARE a vacancy in the Education/Research seat on the
Sustainability Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On March 14, 2017, the Board of Supervisors appointed Scott Warfe to the Education/Research seat on the
County’s Sustainability Commission. On February 27, 2018, Mr. Warfe notified the County Sustainability
Coordinator that he is no longer able to serve on the Sustainability Commission. Consistent with the
Sustainability Commission Bylaws, the Sustainability Coordinator shared this information with the Clerk of
the Board and the Chair of the Sustainability Commission.
The term of the Education/Research member expires on March 31, 2021. Consistent with the Sustainability
Commission Bylaws, “A vacancy during the term of any member will be filled by the Board of Supervisors
for the remainder of the then-current term.”
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jody London,
925-674-7871
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: March 27, 2018
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:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Declare a Vacancy on the Sustainability Commission
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to fill the vacancy limits the ability of the Sustainability Commission to fulfill its purpose.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Vacancy Notice
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the resignation of Arthur Walenta, DECLARE a vacancy in the District 1 seat on the Assessment
Appeals Board, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Assessment Appeals Board is established to assess and equalize the valuation of the taxable property in
the County for the purpose of taxation; and to perform all duties required by the State Board of
Equalization and State law.
Mr. Walenta has been successfully serving on the Assessment Appeals Board and now wishes to resign for
personal reasons.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: James Lyons,
510-367-6084
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: March 27, 2018
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:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accept the resignation of Arthur Walenta from the Assessment Appeals Board District 1 seat
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS
MINUTES
ATTACHMENTS
Vacancy Notice
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the medical staff appointments and reappointments, additional privileges, advancements,
voluntary resignations and prenatal care privileges as recommend by the Medical Staff Executive
Committee, at their February 26, 2018 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
above recommendations for appointments/reappointments 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 and Contra Costa Health Centers' medical
staff will not be appropriately credentialed and 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: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal,
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Tami Sloan, Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 27
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Medical Staff Appointments and Reappointments – February 2018
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment
Prenatal Care Privileges
MEC Recommendations – February 2018 Definitions: A=Active
C=Courtesy Aff=Affliate P/A= Provisio nal Active P/C= Provisional Courtesy Page 1
A. New Medical Staff Members
Barron, Danica, MD Emergency Medicine
Dhamecha, Aadhar, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Gaind, Anita, MD Internal Medic ine
Holsenbeck, Linton, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Josephson, Jacqueline, PsyD Psychiatry/Psychology
Krivan, David, MD Anesthesia
Nguyen, Michael, MD Family Medicine
Palmer, Michelle, PsyD Psychiatry/Psychology
Willingham, Jon, DDS Dental
B. Application for Staff Affiliation
Daly, Maura, LM OB/GYN
C. Request for Additional Privileges
Provider Department Privilege
Tulshian, Priyanka, MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine
D. Advance to Non-Provisional
Anderson, James, MD Pediatrics
Fordham, John, DO Psychiatry/Psychology
Johns, Jeffrey, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Lo, Ernest, MD Internal Medicine (Hemoc)
Lutrin, Calvin, MD Diagnostic Imaging
Woebkenberg, Hannah, MD Emergency Medicine
Yaretskiy, Arkadiy, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
E. Biennial Reappointments
Boisvert, Nichole, MD Family Medicine P
Broady, Autumn, MD OB/GYN C
Douglas, Vanja, MD Internal Medicine C
Ebbert, Nancy, MD Psychiatry/Psychology A
Hay, Sunthara, DO OB/GYN A
Hopkins, Brian, MD Urology A
Hsieh, Charlotte, MD Pediatrics C
Jacob, Naduvathusery, MD Psychiatry/Psychology A
Kim, Anthony, MD Internal Medicine -Neurology C
Le, Jesse, MD Surgery -Urology C
Majid, Abid, MD Internal Medicine -Pulmonary C
Mickas, Nick, MD Pediatrics C
Moskin, Ava, MD Family Medic ine C
Murphy, Elizabeth, MD Internal Medicine - Endocrinology C
Pierce, Jeffrey, MD OB/GYN A
Radu-Radulescu, Ruxandra, MD OB/GYN A
Rewal, Mridula, MD Hospitalist A
MEC Recommendations – February 2018 Definitions: A=Active
C=Courtesy Aff=Affliate P/A= Provisio nal Active P/C= Provisional Courtesy Page 2
Sachs , Neil, MD Psychiatry/Psychology A
Sam, Michel, MD Family Medicine A
Seager, Stephen, MD Psychiatry/Psychology A
Setliff, Kristen, DO Family Medicine A
Singh, Sukhwant, MD Internal Medicine A
Stanger, Jennifer, MD Hospitalist C
Stratta, Erin, MD Emergency Medicine A
White, Keith, MD Pediatrics A
Wright, Matthew, MD Psychiatry/Psychology C
Xiong, Xiaohui Sherry, MD Pathology A
*No Hospital affiliations, requires MEC waiver
F. Biennial Renew of Privileges
Berger, Christina, NP Family Medicine AFF
Ko, Anita, OD Surgery -Optometry AFF
Wong, Sharman, OD Surgery -Optometry AFF
G. Voluntary Resignations
Almaraz, Gilbert, MD Anesthesia
Kamyar, Farzad, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Kwiatkowski, Mercedes, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Matto, Mike l, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Ploesser, Markus, MD Psychiatry/Psychology
Raees, Muhammad, MD Internal Medicine
Goni. Michelle, MD Diagnostic Imaging (vRad)
Johnston, Jennifer, MD Diagnostic Imaging (vRad)
Osborne, Thomas, MD Diagnostic Imaging (vRad)
H. Attachments
FNP Prenatal Care Privileging
January 3, 2018 Proposed Prenatal Care Privileges
NPO NP
71
Standard Prenatal Care
Low Risk patients and those with
the following medical conditions :
-BMI </=60
-CHTN with BP < 150/100 W/O
meds
-GDM on diet or orals with Hb A1c
< 6.5
-AMA
-Hx of Pre E >/= 37 weeks
-Hx of cesarean
-Substance abuse +/- buprenorphine
-Cholestasis of pregnancy
-Size vs. date discrepancies
with EFW > 10%
-UTI
-Anemia w/ Hb > 8
-Vaginitis
C FNP N/A N/A
U
FNP
N/A
1 year in last
4 years
AND either
attendance of
one DFM
prenatal care
update OR
15 units
AAFP/AMA
or ACOG
approved
CME in
prenatal care
within the last
2 years
NPO NP
72
Advanced Prenatal Care
Patients with more severe
pregnancy complications and
chronic medical problems such as:
-Chronic HTN ON meds
-GDM/DM II on insulin or with
HbA1c >/= 6.5
-History of 3 or more SAB </= 13
weeks
-Pregnancy loss >13 weeks,
including IUFD and cervical
incompetence
--History of Preterm Delivery < 37
weeks
-Di/Di Twins
-+ RPR
-HBsAg+
-BM I >/=60
-Hx of Pre-E in 2+pregnancies or
prior to 37 weeks
-HYPOthyroidism
-Shortened cervix (<2.5 cm)
-IUGR
-Persistent placenta previa
-Anemia w/ Hb < 8
-Fibroids/uterine anomalies
C
FNP
3 years
standard
prenatal care
experience
1 year in last
4 years
AND either
attendance of
one DFM
prenatal care
update OR
15 units
AAFP/AMA
or ACOG
approved
CME in
prenatal care
within the last
2 years
RECOMMENDATION(S):
REAPPOINT the following individuals to the indicated seats on the Alamo Police Services Advisory
Committee for two-year terms with an expiration date of December 31, 2019, as recommended by
Supervisor Candace Andersen:
Appointee 3
Joseph Motta
Alamo, CA 94507
Appointee 5
Steve Nelson
Alamo, CA 94507
Appointee 7
Diane Barley
Alamo, CA 94507
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jill Ray, 925-957-8860
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: District 2 Supervisor, Maddy Book, APSAC, Appointees
C. 28
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPOINTMENT TO THE ALAMO POLICE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
APPOINT the following individual to the Appointee 9 Seat on the Alamo Police Services Advisory
Committee for a two-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2019, as recommended by
Supervisor Candace Andersen:
Clark Johnson
Alamo, CA 94507
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Established on November 18, 1969, by Board Resolution 69/765, the purpose of the County Service Area
P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee is to advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on
the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services which shall include, but not be limited to,
enforcement of the State Vehicle Code, crime prevention, and litter control.
On March 19, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved a Board Order that retitled the County Service Area
P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee to the "Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee".
Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee is comprised of nine regular members and two alternates who
each serve a two year term.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The committee will not be able to meet due to quorum issues.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT the following individual to the 1st Alternate seat on the County Service Area P-5 Citizens
Advisory Committee for a term with an expiration date of December 31, 2018, as recommended by
Supervisor Candace Andersen:
Ally Fattore
Alamo, CA 94507
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Established on April 18, 1972, by Resolution Number 72/257, the purpose of the County Service Area P-5
Citizen Advisory Committee is to act as a liaison between the citizens of the P-5 Police District and the
Office of the Sheriff of Contra Costa County by: Advising the Board of Supervisors and the Office of the
Sheriff of the community's needs and desires regarding police protection; Promoting public safety in the
areas of home safety, traffic safety, vacation security and crime prevention through the neighborhood watch
program; and maintaining oversight of expenditures of the public funds accruing in the P-5 Police District.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seat will remain vacant.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jill Ray, 925-957-8860
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: District 2 Supervisor, Maddy Book, CSA P-5 CAC, Appointee
C. 29
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTY SERVICE AREA P-5 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT Marjorie Hanson to the Private/Non-Profit Sector 2 seat on the Economic Opportunity Council,
with term end date of June 30, 2019, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
This board order seeks to appoint Marjorie Hanson to the vacancy in Private/Non-Profit Sector 2 seat on the
Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) for the remainder of the current term that ends on June 30, 2019.
The seat was vacated on January 23, 2018 (agenda item C.8) upon the resignation of Bhupen Amin. The
EOC approved Ms. Hansen's appointment at it's meeting on March 8, 2018. Ms. Hanson lives in Clayton,
California 94517.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Economic Opportunity Council will be unable to conduct routine business.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: CSB (925) 681-6308
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Nancy Sparks
C. 30
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPOINT Marjorie Hanson to Private/Non-Profit Sector Seat No. 2 of the Economic Opportunity Council
ATTACHMENTS
Redacted EOC Hanson
app
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT the following individual to the District IV Alternate on the County Library Commission to a
term ending on June 30, 2018, as recommended by Supervisor Karen Mitchoff:
Deborah St. Pierre
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Library Commission was established by the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors in March 1991. The Commission was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of
Supervisors and the County Librarian. The Library Commission is comprised of no fewer than 24 voting
members and no greater than 28 total members;
A. Eighteen (18) representatives from each of the 18 cities (towns) in the County Library Service Area, to
be appointed by the City (Town) Council and to be other than a member of the city council;
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Chow, (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: March 27, 2018
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:Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPOINT Deborah St. Pierre to the District IV Alternate seat on the County Library Commission
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
B. Five (5) representatives of the County to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, one to represent each
Supervisorial District and to be other than a member of the Board of Supervisors;
C. Four (4) representatives to serve as ex-officio (non-voting) members of the following:
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Contra Costa Friends Council
East Bay Leadership Council
Contra Costa Community College District
D. One (1) representative of the following:
Contra Costa Central Labor Council
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seat will remain vacant.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment No. 5059 authorizing new revenue in the amount of
$105,000 in the Sheriff's Office - Emergency Services Division (0362) and app appropriating it for the
purchase of cybersecurity hardware and software.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action increases revenue and appropriations by $105,000 with no change in Net County Cost. The new
revenue is from the 2017 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP).
BACKGROUND:
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is responsible for designing and
implementing homeland security initiatives and ensuring that the State is ready to protect lives and property
by effectively preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all threats, crimes, hazards, and
emergencies. To help fulfill this mission, Cal OES administers a pass-through program of federal homeland
security grant funds to local public agencies through California. This program is critical to maintaining the
quality and quantity of homeland
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Liz Arbuckle, 925
335-1529
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd , Deputy
cc: Liz Arbuckle, Heike Anderson, Tim Ewell
C. 32
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appropriation Adjustment - State Home Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 2017
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
security initiative programs provided within the County. The funding will allow for enhanced
coordination and communication among the disciplines to maximize protective actions, emergency
preparedness, and the effective response to emergencies and disasters. The initial total grant program
allocation provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted
through the State of California is $1,213,625. The grant application requires the County to adopt a
resolution appointing an authorized agent to act on behalf of the Board of Supervisors by executing any
actions necessary for each application and sub-grant. The application also requires the applicants to
make certain grant assurances prescribing requirements to which the County will be held accountable.
The additional grant funds will allow purchase of CLETS/CJIS Network Hardware, which will enable
secure, encrypted communications between law enforcement partners and the DOJ.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment No. 5059
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Appropriation Adj 5059
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. ADOPT the following amendments to the adopted 2018 State Legislative Platform:
OPPOSE legislative and budgetary actions that result in reduced level of services to
families, children, vulnerable adults and seniors, or that lead to preemption of local
control.
SUPPORT an Increase to the CalWORKS Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) and the
annual funding of a CalWORKS cost of living adjustment (COLA).
SUPPORT a revision of the budgeting methodology for the CalWORKS Single
Allocation. The current methodology ties funding heavily to caseload, which can
expand and contract quickly with economic changes. This can result in large
variations of funding levels, and inability to respond to changing economic conditions
in a timely manner.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board to send advocacy letters aligned with these proposed amendments,
including Attachment A.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Kathy Gallagher, EHSD Director
C. 33
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendments to the Adopted 2018 State Legislative Platform related to CalWORKs
FISCAL IMPACT:
With respect to the Single Allocation, Contra Costa County expects to experience a $1.5 million
decrease in funding, from $47.7 million to $46.2 million in FY 2018-2019. Advocating for an increase in
funding may address this situation.
BACKGROUND:
The CalWORKs program is a critical component of California’s safety net for families with low
incomes, providing families with modest monthly cash grants while helping parents overcome barriers
to employment and find work. A number of cuts were made to CalWORKs during and after the Great
Recession, including reducing grant levels and eliminating the annual state cost-of-living adjustment
(COLA). Recent years’ budgets have incrementally increased CalWORKs grant levels, but this has not
been adequate to restore cuts made in prior years.
The Governor’s January budget proposal includes a one-time augmentation of $187 million for the
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program Single Allocation,
which is what the state provides to counties to administer the CalWORKs program. The overall
funding for the Single Allocation is $31.8 million lower than in 2017-18; with the
additional legislative requirements imposed in FY 2017-18, the total reduction in funding is $56.5
million. The 2017-18 budget required the Administration to work with the County Welfare Directors
Association to revise the methodology for the Single Allocation. The revised methodology is needed to
insulate counties and beneficiaries from experiencing huge swings in year-to-year funding levels for the
single allocation. The conversations about the revised methodology are ongoing.
With respect to the Single Allocation, the cuts will affect direct services and staffing related to eligibility
activities, employment and supportive services, and child care for CalWORKs families. Contra Costa
County expects to experience a $1.5 million decrease in funding, from $47.7 million to $46.2 million in
FY 2018-2019.
Furthermore, the Governor’s proposed budget for FY 2018-19 does not increase CalWORKs grants or
reinstate the COLA. According to the California Budget & Policy Center, if grant levels remain frozen,
the proposed maximum monthly grant for a family of three in a high cost county (such as ours) would be
$9 lower than in 2007-08, without adjusting for inflation. If grant levels had been adjusted for inflation
each year beginning 2007-2008, the maximum grant in 2018-19 would be $963, which is $269 higher
than the proposed value of $714. Absent a significant grant increase in the 2018-19 fiscal year, this grant
will equal just 41.2% of the federal poverty line, leaving it below the deep-poverty line for the eleventh
calendar year.
Given the timing of the legislative hearings by the Budget Subcommittees on these issues and the
cancellation of the March meeting of the County's Legislation Committee, this matter is being brought
forward to the full Board of Supervisors for action so that advocacy by the County may be aligned with
the Board's adopted position on these matters.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A
The Board of Supervisors
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street, Room 106
Martinez, California 94553
John Gioia, 1st District
Candace Andersen, 2nd District
Diane Burgis, 3rd District
Karen Mitchoff, 4th District
Federal D. Glover, 5th District
March 27, 2018
The Honorable Dr. Joaquin Arambula
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Services
State Capitol, Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: OPPOSE Proposed Reduction in Funding for CalWORKs
Dear Chair Arambula and Committee Members:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors opposes the cuts to the CalWORKs Single
Allocation proposed in the Governor’s 2018/2019 state budget and supports an increase in
CalWORKs grant levels for program participants.
The CalWORKs program is a critical component of California’s safety net for families with low
incomes, providing families with modest monthly cash grants while helping parents overcome
barriers to employment and find work. A number of cuts were made to CalWORKs during and
after the Great Recession, including reducing grant levels and eliminating the annual state cost-of-
living adjustment (COLA). Recent years’ budgets have incrementally increased CalWORKs grant
levels, but this has not been adequate to restore cuts made in prior years.
The Governor’s proposed budget for 2018-19 does not increase CalWORKs grants or reinstate the
COLA. According to the California Budget & Policy Center, if grant levels remain frozen, the
proposed maximum monthly grant for a family of three in a high cost county (such as ours) would
be $9 lower than in 2007-08, without adjusting for inflation. If grant levels had been adjusted for
inflation each year beginning 2007-2008, the maximum grant in 2018-19 would be $963, which is
$269 higher than the proposed value of $714. Absent a significant grant increase in the 2018-19
fiscal year, this grant will equal just 41.2% of the federal poverty line, leaving it below the deep-
poverty line for the eleventh calendar year.
With respect to the Single Allocation, the cuts will affect direct services and staffing related to
eligibility activities, employment and supportive services, and child care for CalWORKs families.
Contra Costa County expects to experience a $1.5 million decrease in funding, from $47.7 million
to $46.2 million in FY 2018/2019.
We understand the cuts are based on a projected 6% decrease in caseloads. However, due to the
lack of COLA and inflation adjustments since the Great Recession, we are already in a diminished
funding position. In addition, there will be further pressure on resources as we roll out new
CalWORKs mandates and initiatives such as CalWORKs 2.0 and CalOAR.
David Twa
Clerk of the Board
and
County Administrator
(925) 335-1900
Contra
Costa
County
Atttachment A
2
In Contra Costa County, we work with close to 8,000 families who access CalWORKs services.
A reduction in the allocation our county receives will have a direct negative impact on our ability
to support these families, with children being the most heavily impacted of all.
Contra Costa County strongly urges you to maintain level Single Allocation funding for 2018/2019
so that we may continue to serve our neediest families at the intensity level they require for
successful outcomes. We also support an increase in the CalWORKs grant levels for participating
families.
Sincerely,
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, Board of Supervisors
cc: Members, Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Services
Contra Costa County Legislative Delegation
Governor Edmund G. Brown
Members, Board of Supervisors
David Twa, County Administrator
Atttachment A
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22189 to add one (1) Account Clerk Supervisor (JDHD)
(represented) at salary plan and grade K6X 1340 ($4,482 - $5,723) position, and cancel one (1) vacant
Administrative Analyst (APWA) (represented) position #17000 at salary plan and grad ZB5 1277 ($4,222 -
$5,131) position in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an annual cost of approximately $10,443 with $2,522 in pension costs
already included. The cost is entirely offset by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
The volume and nature of the work has increased in the Materials Management Unit. There are currently 11
clerks in this unit using multiple computer programs. A supervisor is needed who can answer questions,
problem solve, is well versed in accounting procedures, and whose scope of work includes training.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Materials Management Unit of the Health Services Department will not
have adequate leadership to supervise the staff who were hired to meet the demands of an increased volume
of work.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jacqueline Kidd,
925-957-5261
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Jacqueline Kidd
C. 34
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add Account Clerk Supervisor Position and Cancel Administrative Analyst Position in the Health Services Department
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 #22189 - Add Acct Clerk Sup and Cancel Admin Analyst
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22189
POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22189
DATE 10/18/2017
Department No./
Department Health Services Budget Unit No. 0450 Org No. 6551 Agency No. A18
Action Requested: Add one permanent full-time Account Clerk Supervisor (JDHD) position at salary plan and grade K6X-
1340 ($4,482 - $5,723 ) and cancel vacant Administrative Analyst (APWA) position #17000 at salary plan and grade ZB5-
1277 ($4,222 - $5,131) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
Proposed Effective Date:
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 $10,442.63 Net County Cost
Total this FY $3,480.88 N.C.C. this FY
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 100% Hospital Enterprise Funds
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comm ents.
Jacqueline Kidd
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Susan Smith 11/3/2017
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE 2/27/2018
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22189 to add one (1) Account Clerk Supervisor (JDHD) at salary level K6X-1340
($4,482 - $5,723), and cancel one (1) vacant Administrative Analyst (APWA) position #17000 at salary level ZB5 -1277
($4,222 - $5,131) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
Amend Resolut ion 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date) Marta Goc 2/27/2018
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 3/21/2018
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
REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 3/21/2018 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 & Benefit s Costs : b. Support Cost s :
(services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c . Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not fill ing 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 deliver ing 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
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22249 to add one (1) Clerk – Experienced Level (JWXB)
(represented) position at salary plan and grade 3RH 0750 ($2,993 - $3,713) and cancel one (1) Intermediate
Typist Clerk - Project (JWV1) (represented) position #13182 at salary plan and grade 3RH 0753 ($3,084 -
$3,827) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an annual savings of approximately $2,004 with pension savings of $484
already included.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department is requesting to add a full time Clerk-Experienced Level and cancel one
full time Intermediate Typist Clerk-Project position for Behavioral Health Division’s Care Management
Unit. The State of California has extended and expanded the funding for the Mental Health Services Act
ensuring the funding stream for this position justifying the conversion from a project position to a
permanent position. Health Services Department has determined the more appropriate classification to
perform the duties associated with the administrative support for the Care Management Unit would be
better suited with the classification of Clerk – Experienced Level.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Melissa Carofanello, (925)
957-5248
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 35
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add Clerk – Experienced Level position and Cancel Intermediate Typist Clerk - Project position in the Health
Services Department
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Health Services Department will not be able to have the appropriate
level and classification of administrative staff for its Behavioral Health Division’s Care Management
Unit
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 #22249 - Cancel Intermediate Typist Clerk-Project Position and Add Clerk-Experienced
Level position in HSD
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22249
POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22249
DATE 2/26/2018
Department No./
Department HEALTH SERVICES Budget Unit No. 0467 Org No. 5982 Agency No. A 18
Action Requested: Cancel one Intermediate Typist Clerk -Project (JWV1) position #13182 at salary plan and grade 3RH-0753
($3,084.63 - $3,827.22) and add one Clerk-Experienced Level (JWXB) position at salary plan and grade 3RH-0750
($2,993.04 - $3,713.58) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
Proposed Effective Date:
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 ($2,004.61) Net County Cost $0.00
Total this FY ($668.20) N.C.C. this FY $0.00
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT Cost s avings
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Melissa Carofanello
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
/s/ Julie DiMaggio Enea 3/13/2018
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE 3/14/2018
Cancel one Intermediate Typist Clerk -Project (JWV1) position #13182 at salary plan and grade 3RH-0753 ($3,084 - $3,827)
and add one Clerk -Experienced Level (JWXB) position at salary plan and grade 3RH -0750 ($2,993 - $3,713) in the Health
Services Department. (Represented)
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date) Marta Goc 3/14/2018
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 3/21/2018
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
REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 3/21/2018 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 fill ing 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 deliver ing 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 t he 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
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22255 to add three permanent full-time permanent Public
Health Nutritionist (V9WB) positions at salary plan and grade TC5-1430 ($4,912 - $5,971) and cancel three
(3) vacant full-time Senior Public Health Nutritionist (V9TE) positions (#8627, #8982, and #9473) at salary
plan and grade TC5-1526 ($5,402 - $6,566) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action has an approximate annual cost savings of $29,045 with pension cost savings of
$7,609 already included. These positions are funded through a Federal allocation provided to the State of
California.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Health Services' Public Health (PH) Division is requesting to add three Public Health
Nutritionist positions and cancel three Senior Public Health Nutritionist positions (#8627, #8982, and
#9473). The shifting of the included positions from Senior Public Health Nutritionists to Public Health
Nutritionists represents both a cost savings in coming recruitments and is closer in line with the current
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Shelanda Adams, (925)
957-5263
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 36
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add and Cancel Positions in the Health Services Department
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
needs of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
in serving the community. Furthermore, this action enables the program to continue work in creating a
career pathway that enables incumbent employees within the Nutrition Assistant classification the
ability to work towards certification as a Registered Dietitian through an accepted internship program.
Finally, the Public Health program has attempted to fill the existing Senior Public Health Nutritionist
positions but has been unsuccessful due to current minimum qualifications associated with the
classification. Shifting these three positions into the Public Health Nutritionist classification will better
enable the program to fill essential positions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Public Health Department will not have adequate support to fill
positions essential to achieving the State of California’s contracted deliverables.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 #22255 - Add PH Nutritionists and Cancel Sr PH Nutritionists
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22255
POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22255
DATE 3/14/2018
Department No./
Department HEALTH SERVICES Budget Unit No. 0860 Org No. 5828 Agency No. A 18
Action Requested: Add three permanent full-time Public Health Nutritionists (V9WB) positions at salary plan and grade TC5-
1430 ($4,912.57 - $5,971.26) and cancel three vacant full-time Senior Public Health Nutritionists (V9TE) positions (#8627,
#8982, and #9473) at salary plan and grade TC5-1526 ($5,402.44 - $6,566.70). (Represented)
Proposed Effective Date: 3/28/2018
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 ($29,045.55) Net County Cost $0.00
Total this FY ($9,681.85) N.C.C. this FY $0.00
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT Cost s avings
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Shelanda Adams
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Susan Smith 3/16/2018
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE
Exempt from Human Resources review under delegated authority.
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date)
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 3/21/18
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources /s/ Julie DiMaggio Enea
Other: Approve as recommended by the Department. ___________________________________
(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
REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 3/21/2018 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 consi dered. 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 t o 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
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/120 to abolish nine (9) positions, as listed in Attachment A, and lay off
employees in the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) effective July 1, 2018, resulting
from a reduction in funding in the Workforce Development Board in EHSD and activate the Tactical
Employment Team Program (TETP) on March 28, 2018 to mitigate the number of employees laid off.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will have no net county cost increase. The position deletions have been
submitted as part of the fiscal year 2018/2019 budget.
BACKGROUND:
Beginning in 2000, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) has provided career services for
unemployed adults through One-Stop Career Centers under the administrative authority of the Employment
and Human Services Department (EHSD). With the reduction of both Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) and CalWorks funding, EHSD is no longer able to provide these services, and the
WDB approved the recommendation to procure a contract for professional services for Adult and
Dislocated Worker Career Services on November 7, 2017.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Swashante Dillon
925-608-5042
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director
C. 37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Abolish nine (9) positions in the EHSD Workforce Services Development Board effective July 1, 2018, and initiate the
layoff process
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
>
A request for proposal was released in November 2017, and submissions were accepted through
February 5, 2018. The WDB Executive Committee approved the recommendation to award a contract to
Rubicon to provide these services. The new contracts are expected to be effective July 1, 2018.
EHSD is requesting to activate Tactical Employment Team Program (TETP) in an effort to mitigate the
impact of layoff and displacement for the WDB One-Stop Career Centers. Effective July 1, 2018, the
One-Stop Career Center services will be contracted out impacting nine (9) positions at three One-Stop
Career Centers. EHSD has been proactively searching for potential placements within the department,
however, given classifications and EHSD's budgetary constraints, we are not confident that we will be
able to secure placement for all displaced employees within the department. The Human Resources
Department will prepare a formal seniority list for each class and the least senior employees in each class
will be notified.
Affected Classifications:
One-Stop Career Center Case Manager (2 positions)
Career Center Coordinator (3 positions)
One-Stop Operator Consortium Assistant Administrator (1 position)
Social Service Employment Placement Counselor (3 positions)
Tactical Employment Team Program (TETP) - Attached for reference is a copy of Resolution No.
2008/299, adopted May 6, 2008, which authorized implementation of the Tactical Employment Team
Program. The TETP was reinstated in 2008 and is still in operation. The objective of this program is to
mitigate the negative impact that anticipated layoffs will have on the County’s workforce. The team is
up and running and will continue to work towards finding employment for as many laid-off individuals
as possible.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, we will not be able to mitigate the remaining number of employees laid off
from the County.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/120
Attachment A
Resolution No. 2008-299
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2018/120
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 03/27/2018 by the following vote:
AYE:4
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:1 John Gioia
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2018/120
In The Matter Of: Abolishing positions and laying off certain County Employees in the Employment and Human Services
Department, Workforce Services Development Board
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the financial impact of the county department of reduced funding, and has considered the
position and staff reduction/retention plans submitted by departments; and,
WHEREAS, the department will close three One-Stop Career Centers effective July 1, 2018, and abolish all positions listed in
Attachment A; and,
WHEREAS, the Department Head will issue layoff or displacement notices, as the case may be, and has begun giving notice to
the affected employees of the Board’s action; and,
WHEREAS, to the extent that the subjects of this Resolution are within the scope of representation pursuant to the
Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code Section 3500 et seq.), this Board has offered to meet with recognized employee
organizations upon request concerning this resolution.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that :
The positions set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution will be abolished and the least senior employees in those
classifications will be laid-off as of July 1, 2018. Attachment A is incorporated herein by reference, and said positions are
hereby abolished, effective July 1, 2018;
1.
The Employees Relations Officer shall give notice of this Resolution to all recognized employee organizations representing
employees impacted by this action; and
2.
Recognized employee organizations may submit to the Employee Relations Officer written request to meet and confer on
the impacts of this Resolution and/or resulting layoffs. This authorization and direction is given without prejudice to the
Board’s right to reduce or terminate the operations and services of the County and districts governed by this Board and to
eliminate classes of employees or positions, as these decisions involve the merits, necessity, or organization of services or
activities of the County and districts governed by the Board and are not subject within the scope of representation.
3.
Contact: Swashante Dillon 925-608-5042
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director
Page 1 of 1
Attachment A
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Resolution No.
POSITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONTIONS TO BE ABOLISHED
Department: Employment and Human Services
Effective July 1, 2018 ABOLISH POSITION:
Position # Classification Title Class
Code
Org# FT/PT Current
Status
00011692 One -Stop Career Center Case Manager X7WC 0504 FT Filled
00011691 One -Stop Career Center Case Manager X7WC 0504 FT Filled
00010739 Career Center Coordinator X7SB 0504 FT Filled
00010740 Career Center Coordinator X7SB 0504 FT Filled
00010738 Career Center Coordinator X7SB 0504 FT Filled
00012579 One -Stop Operator Consortium Assistant Administrator X7HC 0504 FT Filled
00006734 Social Service Employment Placement Counselor X7WB 0504 FT Filled
00006733 Social Service Employment Placement Counselor X7WB 0504 FT Filled
00006732 Social Service Employment Placement Counselor X7WB 0504 FT Filled
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development to extend
the term end date from March 31, 2018 to December 31, 2018 for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program with no change to the payment limit of $4,315,658.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. The amendment extends the term of the contract.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County (County) has received funding from the California Department of Community
Services and Development for 25 years wherein the County provides energy bill assistance payments and
weatherization services to County residents who are income-eligible to receive said services. The funding
sources include Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Energy Crisis Intervention
Program (ECIP), the Department of Energy (DOE), Low Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) and the
Toilet Retrofit Program (TRP).
The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) partners with the County Department of
Conservation and Development to provide energy saving home improvements to low-income
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: CSB, 925-681-6334
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Nelly Ige, Sam Mendoza
C. 38
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2017 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding, Amendment 4
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
families throughout unincorporated Contra Costa County, as well as the County’s nineteen cities.
The energy saving measures may be the provision of hot water heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, microwaves,
doors, windows, fluorescent light bulbs, weather stripping, ceiling fans, and attic insulation. A blower door
test (a diagnostic tool to locate and correct air infiltration) is conducted on homes, and combustion
appliance safety tests are conducted on homes with gas appliances to check for carbon monoxide gas
leakage. Homes with gas appliances are provided with a carbon monoxide alarm.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funding allows low income County residents to qualify for
a credit on their energy bills.
Once eligibility is determined, the top priority is clients with no hot water, no heat, or are in danger of
having their power shut off, then clients are prioritized by those with the lowest income, highest energy
burden and families with at least one resident who is considered to be a member of a vulnerable population.
The Board approved receipt of funds for the 2016-17 program year on October 18, 2016 (C.53). Since
then, the Board has approved the following three three amendments to the agreement: 1) March 21, 2017
(C.37) to include additional funds and provisions for installing and replacing solar water heaters in homes;
2) September 12, 2017 (C.59) to receive additional funds; and 3) November 7, 2017 (C.44) to receive
additional funds. This action is to approve a fourth amendment to extend the term end date by nine months
to December 31, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the operation of the LIHEAP program will end on March 31, 2018.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau energy program supports
one Contra Costa County community outcome - Outcome #4: Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing.
This outcome is supported by the provision of home energy assistance to keep households warm in winter
and to increase household energy efficiency.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department director, or designee, to
submit an application to and accept funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $85,800 for a
supplemental, one-time grant to provide quality enhancement improvements at Head Start program centers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County will receive a one-time federal grant in an amount not to exceed $85,800. As Grantee, the
County is required to generate a 20% non-federal match, however the Department will seek a waiver of the
match requirement. The match is usually achieved through collaboration with State Child Development
programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners. With this grant,
there will be no community or parent involvement. Historically, the Department has been successful in
receiving match waivers for similar grant programs.
Federal Amount (80%): $85,800
Match Amount (20%, seeking waiver): $17,160
Total (100%): $102,960
CFDA #93.600
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: CSB (925) 681-6389
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Nasim Eghlima, Christina Reich, Haydee Ilan
C. 39
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Head Start Program Improvement Grant
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County submits an application annually to the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, as the Head Start grantee. This
board order presents an opportunity for the County to apply for a supplemental, one-time grant to
support health and safety quality improvements at County Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
The funding term will be for a one year project period, July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The grant
will be reviewed for approval by the Policy Council on March 21, 2018.
If the grant is received, the funds are proposed to be utilized for supplies and other expenses for
childcare partner COCOKIDS, Inc., and Head Start delegate agency, First Baptist Head Start, to ensure
successful implementation of the Early Head Start Childcare Partnership program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the County will be unable to apply for a grant to cover the cost of implementing facility
and safety improvements.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department’s Head Start
program supports three of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: Children Ready
for and Succeeding in School, Outcome 3: Families that are Economically Self-sufficient, and Outcome
4: Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing. These outcomes are achieved by offering
comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services
to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.
ATTACHMENTS
Grant description
Budget Narrative
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SAI NUMBER:
PMS DOCUMENT NUMBER:
1. AWARDING OFFICE:
2. ASSISTANCE TYPE:
3. AWARD NO.:
4. AMEND. NO.
5. TYPE OF AWARD:
6. TYPE OF ACTION:
7. AWARD AUTHORITY:
8. BUDGET PERIOD:
THRU
9. PROJECT PERIOD:
THRU
10. CAT NO.:
11. RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION: 12. PROJECT / PROGRAM TITLE:
13. COUNTY:
14. CONGR. DIST:
15. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR OR PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
17. AWARD COMPUTATION:
A. NON-FEDERAL SHARE........... $
B. FEDERAL SHARE.................... $
18. FEDERAL SHARE COMPUTATION:
A. TOTAL FEDERAL SHARE......................................... $
B. UNOBLIGATED BALANCE FEDERAL SHARE......... $
C. FED. SHARE AWARDED THIS BUDGET PERIOD…$
19. AMOUNT AWARDED THIS ACTION: $
20. FEDERAL $ AWARDED THIS PROJECT
PERIOD: $
21. AUTHORIZED TREATMENT OF PROGRAM INCOME:
16. APPROVED BUDGET:
Personnel............................ $
Fringe Benefits.................... $
Travel.................................. $
Equipment........................... $
Supplies.............................. $
Contractual.......................... $
Facilities/Construction......... $
Other................................... $
Direct Costs........................ $
Indirect Costs......................
At % of $
$
In Kind Contributions........... $
Total Approved Budget....... $
22. APPLICANT EIN:
23. PAYEE EIN:
24. OBJECT CLASS:
25. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: DUNS
ORGN DOCUMENT NO. APPROPRIATION CAN NO. NEW AMT. UNOBLIG. NONFED %
26. REMARKS: (Continued on separate sheets)
27. SIGNATURE - ACF GRANTS OFFICER DATE: 28. SIGNATURE(S) CERTIFYING FUND AVAILABILITY
29. SIGNATURE AND TITLE - PROGRAM OFFICIAL(S) DATE:
DGCM-3-785 (Rev. 86)
NOTICE OF AWARD
1,091,378.00
02/28/2018
2
05
06/30/2018
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
$85,800.00
1946000509A1
07/01/2017
Camilla Rand
Debi B O'leary
80%
57,850.00
40 Douglas Dr
Martinez, CA 94553-4068
Grantee Authorizing Official: Candace Andersen , Chair, Contra Costa County
Supervisor, Distri
1,114,621.00
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
Service
470,120.00
0.00
Office of Head Start
0.00
8-G097128
70,363.00
Discretionary Grant
62,557.00
946000509
93.600
Contra Costa
42 USC 9801 ET SEQ.
Ms. Jan Y Len - Regional Program Manager, Office of Head Start - Region IX
1,177,178.00
299,555.00
06/30/2019
794080957
Ms. TaWanda Goodman
0.00
294,294.00
09HP0012-03-02
216,733.00
Additional Costs
0.00
1,177,178.00
41.51
85,800.00
09HP001203 75-1718-1536
02/28/2018
01/01/2015
0.00
Director
Supplement
02/27/2018
20%
4,757,728.00
1,177,178.00
STANDARD TERMS
1.Paid by DHHS Payment Management System (PMS), see attached for payment information.This
award is subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) thatare
applicable to you based on your recipient type and the purpose of this award.
This includes requirements in Parts I and II (available at http://www.hhs.gov/grants/grants/policies-
regulations/index.html of the HHS GPS. Although consistent with the HHS GPS, any applicable
statutory or regulatory requirements, including 45 CFR Part 75, directly apply to this award apart
from any coverage in the HHS GPS.This award is subject to requirements or limitations in any
applicable Appropriations Act.This award is subject to the requirements of Section 106 (g) of the
trafficking VictimsProtection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104).For the full text of the award
term, go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/discretionary-post-award-requirements.
This award is subject to the Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA or
Transparency) of 2006 subaward and executive compensation reporting requirements.For the full text
of the award term, go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/discretionary-post-award-requirements.This award is
subject to requirements as set forth in 2 CFR 25.110 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and
DATA Universal Number System (DUNS). For full text go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/discretionary-
post-award-requirements.
Consistent with 45 CFR 75.113, applicants and recipients must disclose in a timely manner, in writing
to the HHS awarding agency, with a copy to the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), all
information related to violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuityviolations
potentially affecting the federal award. Subrecipients must disclose, in a timelymanner, in writing to
the prime recipient (pass through entity) and the HHS OIG, all information related to violations of
federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violationspotentially affecting the federal
award. Disclosures must be sent in writing to the awarding agency and to the HHS OIG at the
following addresses:
The Administration for Children for Children and FamiliesU.S. Department of Health and Human
ServicesOffice of Grants ManagementATTN: Grants Management Specialist330 C Street, SW.,
Switzer Building Corridor 3200 Washington, DC 20201 AND
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of Inspector GeneralATTN: Mandatory Grant
Disclosures, Intake Coordinator330 Independence Avenue, SW, Cohen BuildingRoom
5527Washington, DC 20201Fax: (202) 205-0604 (Include “Mandatory Grant Disclosures” in subject
line) or Email: MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@oig.hhs.gov
Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the remedies described in 45 CFR75.371
Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR parts 180& 376 and 31
U.S.C. 3321).
This award is subject to the requirements as set forth in 45 CFR Part 87. This award is subject to HHS
regulations codified at 45 CFR Chapter XIII, Parts 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304 and 1305. Attached are
terms and conditions, reporting requirements, and payment instructions. Initial expenditure of funds
by the grantee constitutes acceptance of this award.
2 of
DGCM-3-785 (Rev. 86) Page
ERVICES
N FOR CHILDREN AND FA UMEN
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN S
ADMINISTRATIO MILIES
SAI NUMBER:
PMS DOC
T NUMBER:
1. AWARDING OFFICE: CE TYPE: 3.
AMEND. NO.
2. ASSISTAN
AWARD NO.: 4.
5. TYPE OF AWARD:
6. TYPE OF ACTION:
7. AW ITY:
ARD AUTHOR
8. BUDGET PERIOD:
THRU
9. PROJECT PERIOD:
THRU
10. CAT NO.:
11. RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION:
NOTICE OF AWARD
42 USC 9801 ET SEQ.Service
2
06/30/201906/30/2018
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
Office of Head Start
01/01/2015
09HP0012-03-02Discretionary Grant
07/01/2017 93.600
Supplement
2
1.Remarks
AWARD ATTACHMENTS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY
SERVICES
09HP0012-03-02
26. REMARKS (Continued from previous page)
This grant action awards operations funds for Supplies ($53,050), Contractual ($13,200), and
Other ($19,550) for three EHS-CCP partners, Coco Kids, First Baptist East Leland, and First
Baptist Fairgrounds.
The request to waive the non-federal share requirement is under review by the Office of Head
Start.
Early Head Start population: 72 infants and toddlers.
Designated Early Head Start service area: Contra Costa County, CA
Approved program options: Center-based, Family Child Care.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development to increase
the payment limit by $1,401,999 to a new payment limit of $3,321,891 for Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Programs with no change to the term of October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract will increase revenue in an amount not to exceed $3,321,891 from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services via the California Department of Community Services and Development.
100% federal funds with no County match requirement.
CFDA # 93.568
State: 18B-4005, Amend 1 / CCC:39-854-6
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County has received funding from the State Department of Community Services and
Development for 25 years wherein the County provides energy bill assistance payments and weatherization
services for income-eligible County residents. The funding sources for these programs include Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP),
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: CSB, 925-681-6334
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Nelly Ige, Sam Mendoza
C. 40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding, Amendment 1
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and the Department of Energy (DOE), the Low Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) and the Toilet
Retrofit Program (TRP).
The Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) partners with the Department of Conservation
and Development to provide energy-saving home improvements for low-income families throughout
unincorporated Contra Costa County, as well as the County’s nineteen cities. The energy saving measures
may include the provision of hot water heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, microwaves, doors, windows,
fluorescent light bulbs, weather stripping, ceiling fans, and/or attic insulation. Blower door tests (a
diagnostic tool to locate and correct air infiltration) are conducted on homes, and combustion appliance
safety tests are conducted on homes with gas appliances to check for carbon monoxide gas leakage. Carbon
monoxide alarms are provided to homeowners with gas appliances.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) allows eligible County residents to qualify for a credit on
their energy bills.
Both programs use income based eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, top priority is given to clients
with no hot water, no heat, or are in danger of having their power shut off. Priority of service is then based
on clients with the lowest income, highest energy burden and families with at least one resident who is
considered to be a member of a vulnerable population.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County will forego funding to continue operating LIHEAP.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau energy programs supports
Outcome #4: Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing. This outcome is supported by the provision of
home energy assistance to keep households warm in winter and to increase household energy efficiency.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept grant funding in the amount of not to exceed $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office
of Violence Against Women's Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant to work collaboratively with the community to identify
problems and share ideas that will result in effective responses that ensure victim safety and offender
accountability for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive grant funds in an amount not to exceed $900,000. (100% Federal) (No County match)
BACKGROUND:
The Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and
Stalking Grant, formerly known as Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection
Orders Program, is designed to encourage partnerships among state, local, and tribal governments, courts,
victim service providers, coalitions, and rape crisis centers to ensure that sexual assault, domestic violence,
dating violence, and stalking are treated seriously by requiring the coordinated involvement of the entire
criminal justice system and community-based victim service providers.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 41
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not be able to apply for grant funds to address victimization and violence against women.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the State of
California, 23rd District Agricultural Association, including full indemnification of the State of California,
to pay the County an amount not to exceed $35,000 to provide law enforcement services at the Contra Costa
County Fair for the period of May 16, 2017 through May 20, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$35,000; 100% State of California reimbursement revenue.
BACKGROUND:
Each year the State of California provides funding to the Office of the Sheriff to provide law enforcement
services at the County Fair. This contract will enable the Sheriff's Office to augment regular deputies with
reserve deputies during the event at no cost to the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Sheriff's Office will not be authorized to enter into the contract.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 42
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement with the State of California for law enforcement services at the County Fair
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Agreement #29-391-16
(State #17-10797) with the California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS, to pay County an
amount not to exceed $25,727 per client, per calendar year, for the AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program for the
period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The maximum amount payable per eligible client per year served under this agreement shall not exceed
$25,727. Payment is provided for specific services at established Medi-Cal rates. The total funded amount
will be determined by the number of "slots" awarded and services provided. (No County match required)
BACKGROUND:
The Department's Public Health Division, AIDS Program staff is experienced in providing case
management services for people with HIV Disease. The AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program goals are to
lessen the financial cost of care which, for people with AIDS and AIDS Related Complex (ARC), are
historically driven by hospital-iza-tions and other institution-based care, and to provide the most humane
and appropriate levels of care in the most appropriate setting for the client. Participation in the program
allows the Department's AIDS Program to offer case-managed home and community-based care to
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: D Morgan, M WILHELM
C. 43
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement #29-391-16 with the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
a greater number of clients in the county.
Approval of this Agreement #29-391-16 with the State will allow County’s Public Health Division to
continue to provide direct home health care services to AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program clients including
mutual indemnification to hold harmless both parties for any claims arising out of the performance of this
contract, through December 31, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the County will not receive funding for the AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver
Program.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept
funding in an amount not to exceed $17,978 from the City of Richmond, Richmond Police Department, for
the provision of a trained forensic interviewer at the Children's Interview Center for the period July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive funds in an amount not to exceed $17,978 from the City of Richmond, Richmond Police
Department for the Children's Interview Center.
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department provides a trained forensic interviewer during
investigations at the Children's Interview Center, where non-acute exams are given to children who have
been sexually abused, physically abused and/or otherwise neglected.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding, the Children's Interview Center services would be curtailed.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 44
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:City of Richmond, Richmond Police Department, Children's Interview Center Funding
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The funding will support one of the five community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card; 2)
Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood, by providing a safe and supportive
environment at the Children's Interview Center.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the
Workforce Development Board, to apply for and accept Title V Vocational Rehabilitation grant funding in
an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the California Department of Rehabilitation, Employment Training
Panel to design, develop, and implement work experience and job preparation training for students with
disabilities, ages 16-21 years, for the period April 1, 2018 through March 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive an amount not to exceed $250,000 in federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act,
Title V Vocational Rehabilitation funding. (No County match)
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Rehabilitation Employment Training Panel, Summer Training &
Employment Program for Students (STEPS) funding will be used to provide job preparation training,
including job exploration, workplace readiness skills training, and work-based learning experiences, as well
as summer work experience, to students with disabilities. A minimum of 20 students, ages 16-21 years old,
will receive training services in STEPS.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 45
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:California Department of Rehabilitation, Employment Training Panel Grant
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding, the County could not offer STEPS to students, ages 16-21, with disabilities.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Standard Agreement
#29-791 (State #17-94494) with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to pay the
County an amount not to exceed $50,000, for the development of policies and procedures for palliative care
services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, for the period from February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will result in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the California Department of Health
Care Services to fund the Palliative Care Program. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 1004 (Chapter 574, Statutes of 2014) established Welfare and
Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 14132.75, which require DHCS to establish standards for and provide
technical assistance to Medi-Cal managed care plans for delivery of palliative care services. DHCS released
a palliative care policy document in September 2016. The purpose of this agreement is for the Health
Services Department’s Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) to develop a comprehensive policy and procedure
for the implementation of palliative care services for its Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 46
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Standard Agreement #29-791 with the California Department of Health Care Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Under Standard Agreement #29-791, CCHP will develop policies and procedures for palliative care
services for CCHP Medi-Cal beneficiaries, through June 30, 2018. This agreement includes agreeing to
indemnify the State for any claims arising out of the County’s performance under the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, CCHP will not be able to develop a comprehensive policy and procedure for
the implementation of palliative care services for CCHP Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Grant Agreement
#28-368 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to pay the County an amount not to
exceed $1,609,085, for the Local Oral Health Program, for the period from January 1, 2018 through June
30, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this grant agreement will allow the County to receive funding from the California Department
of Public Health through June 30, 2022. No County match is required.
BACKGROUND:
The CDPH Oral Health Program is a collaboration to build capacity at the local level to address oral health
which is essential for overall health. Tooth decay is the number one chronic disease of childhood. The
activities will address problems identified by local needs assessments and will reflect the California Oral
Health Plan priorities.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 47
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant Agreement #28-368 with California Department of Public Health
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Grant Agreement #28-368 will allow the County to participate in the Local Oral Health
Program to provide oral health services for the low-income population in Contra Costa County, through
June 30, 2022. This agreement includes agreeing to indemnify the State for any claims arising out of the
County’s performance under the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, the County will not receive funding to support the Local Oral Health
Program for Contra Costa County residents.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Standard Agreement
#29-208-83 (State #17-10316) with the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Program to
pay County an amount not to exceed $1,593,320, to implement the Immunization Program, for the period
from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this agreement will result in an amount not to exceed $1,593,320 in funds from the California
Department of Public Health, for the County’s Immunization Program. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
The County's Immunization Program will implement the Project including making immunizations available
to all persons in need of such service in order to prevent the occurrence and transmission of childhood
diseases. The Program monitors the compliance of preschools, elementary schools, and secondary schools
in meeting State-mandated immunization requirements through in-service programs and limited technical
assistance. An adverse reaction monitoring system and outbreak control team are also included in the
Program.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Detra Morgan , Marcy Wilhelm
C. 48
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Agreement #29-208-83 with the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Program
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of this Standard Agreement #29-208-83 will allow the County to continue providing services,
through June 30, 2022. This agreement includes agreeing to indemnify the State for any claims arising out
of the County’s performance under the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, County would lose funding to support and monitor the compliance of
preschools, elementary schools, and secondary schools in meeting State-mandated immunization
requirements through in-service programs to prevent the occurrence and transmission of childhood diseases.
Further, the County would no longer receive free vaccine from the State.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Standard Agreement
#28-300-6 (State #18-95004) with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to pay the
County an amount not to exceed $21,000,000, for the Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) Program,
for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will result in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000 from the California Department of
Health Care Services to fund the MAA Program. No County match is required.
BACKGROUND:
The DHCS is responsible for administering the California MAA Program, which is authorized by Title 42,
United States Code Section 1396 and Welfare and Institutions Code Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 7
(commencing with Section 14000) and Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 14200). The Federal Social
Security Act mandates cooperative arrangements between the single state agency and participating local
government agencies (LGA’s) responsible for providing health related administrative activities. The goal of
this agreement is to ensure that Contra Costa County Medi-Cal potentially eligible individuals and their
families are appropriately informed of the Medi-Cal Program and how to access it, and assisted in accessing
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Patrick Godley,
925-957-5410
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 49
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Standard Agreement #28-300-6 with the California Department of Health Care Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the Medi-Cal Program.
On October 25, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Standard Agreement #28-300-5 with the DHCS
for the Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Program, through June 30, 2018.
Approval of this Standard Agreement #28-300-6 will allow continuous funding to the County’s Health
Services Department for the MAA Program, through June 30, 2021. This agreement includes agreeing to
indemnify the State for any claims arising out of the County’s performance under the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the County will not receive funds to continue providing the MAA Program.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with LSA
Associates, Inc., effective March 27, 2018 to March 27, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $183,335, for the
Marsh Drive Bridge (#28C0442) Replacement over Walnut Creek Channel-Environmental Technical
Studies Project, Concord area. County Project No. 0662-6R4119, Federal Aid No. BRLS-5928(128).
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 89% Federal Highway Bridge Replacement Funds and 11% Local Road and
Transportation Funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Trina Torres, 925
313-2176
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc: Ave Brown, Environmental Services, Claudia Gemberling, Environmental Services
C. 50
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Execute a contract with LSA Associates, Inc. for the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement over Walnut Creek
Channel-Environmental Tech Studies Project.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (County) plans to replace the Marsh Drive Bridge over the
Walnut Creek Channel (Bridge No. 28C-0442) to meet current California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) design standards as it has reached the end of its design life and will also improve channel
hydraulics (the “Project”). The Project is located in the Concord area. The bridge is jointly owned by the
City of Concord and Contra Costa County and is approximately 800 feet west of Solano Way.
The Project requires environmental technical studies to support Project impact analysis. Caltrans, acting as
the lead agency under the assigned authority of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is providing
Project oversight as federal funds are involved. Therefore, LSA Associates, Inc. will provide environmental
services to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), in accordance with FHWA and
Caltrans requirements, as well as with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under this
Contract.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the contract is not approved by the Board of Supervisors, it may jeopardize funding and delay
construction.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
RELISTED to a future date uncertain.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Agurto
Corporation (dba Pestec Exterminator Co.) in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000 for structural integrated
pest management services, for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021 Countywide. (100%
General Fund)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This cost is to be funded through Facilities Services maintenance budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Facilities Services is responsible for managing the County’s structural integrated pest
management program. This program monitors the County’s efforts to control pests while not endangering
the environment. As bid on Bidsync #1405-082, Pestec Exterminator Co. was the lowest responsible and
responsive vendor, and has become the primary vendor for structural integrated pest management services.
This request is for a three year contract.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 51
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a contract with Agurto Corporation (dba Pestec Exterminator Co.)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, structural integrated pest management with Pestec Exterminator Co. will be
discontinued.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Public
Works Director, a purchase order amendment with Royal Wholesale Electric Co. to increase the payment
limit by $200,000 to a new payment limit of $390,000 for will call electrical parts and supplies and to
extend the term from April 30, 2018 to April 30, 2020, Countywide. (100% General Fund)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This cost is to be funded through the Public Works Facilities Services budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Materials Management is responsible for acquiring electrical maintenance supplies. Electrical
supply items not stocked at the Waterbird facility are available to the electrical staff at several electrical
parts houses in the area. As bid on Bidsync # “1604-178, Electrical Will Call Purchases”, Royal Electrical
Wholesale was awarded this commodity. This commodity was originally bid for one year with four
possible one year extensions. This request represents the fourth possible one year extension.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, then purchasing will call electrical parts through Royal Electrical
Wholesale will discontinue.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 52
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a Purchase Order Amendment with Royal Wholesale Electric Co.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to continue a Software License
Maintenance Agreement with Teleosoft, Inc., increasing the payment limit by $215,000 from $177,140 to a
new amount of $392,140 to provide civil case processing software for the Sheriff's Office - Civil Unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$332,140.00, 100% General Fund; Budgeted
BACKGROUND:
Teleosoft, Inc., provides civil case process software called CountySuite Sheriff for Sheriff Offices.
CountySuite Sheriff completely and accurately manages the entirety of the Sheriff civil process.
CountySuite Sheriff will provide functionality to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office to quickly find
and update case information, eliminate redundant data entry, fully manage and verify the earnings
withholding orders, generate and capture all documents and forms, and add an unlimited number of cases,
contacts, and instructions. The integrated accounting system tracks all costs, keeps all case ledgers current,
and supplies accounting reports for the office and auditor. Software features for the Sheriff's Office include
case management for civil actions (complaint, summons, orders, subpoena, etc.), personal property (levies,
possession, seizure, eviction, etc.), scanning, temporary restraining orders, services public portal, attorney
portal, and witness fee processing.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 53
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Teleosoft Contract
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not approving this software license and the maintenance agreements will seriously impact the Office of the
Sheriff's ability to process and meet legal requirements regarding time lines.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment
#26-528-13 with Acusis, LLC, a limited liability company, effective January 31, 2018, to amend Contract
#26-528-11, to increase the payment limit by $29,273 from $300,000 to a new total payment limit of
$329,273 for additional medical and dictation transcription services at Contra Costa Regional Medical
Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers, with no change in the original term of March 1, 2017 through
February 28, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On February 7, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-528-11 with Acusis, LLC for the
provision of medical and dictation transcription services for patients at CCRMC and Health Centers, for the
period from March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #26-528-13 will allow the contractor to provide additional
dictation transcription services through February 28, 2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal
925-370-5741
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: March 27, 2018
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:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #26-528-13 with Acusis, LLC
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, Contra Costa Health Services will not have access to dictation
transcription services.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #77-123 with
Behavioral Health Works, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to provide applied
behavioral analysis services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the period from March 1,
2018 through February 29, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
Under Contract #77-123, this contractor will provide applied behavior analysis services for CCHP members
for the period March 1, 2018 through February 29, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 55
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-123 with Behavioral Health Works, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #77-016-1
with Mauricio Kuri, M.D., P.C., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide plastic and
reconstructive surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the period from April 1,
2018 through March 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
In March 2016, the County Administrator approved and Purchasing Manager executed Contract #77-016
with Mauricio Kuri, M.D., P.C., for the provision of plastic and reconstructive surgery services for CCHP
members, for the period from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018.
Approval of Contract #77-016-1 will allow the contractor to continue providing plastic and reconstructive
surgery services for CCHP members through March 31, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 56
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-016-1 with Mauricio Kuri, M.D., P.C.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #77-014-2
with Friendly Cab Company, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, to provide
non-medical transportation services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the period from
April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
In August 2016, the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Manager executed Contract
#77-014 (as amended by Amendment Agreement #77-014-1) with Friendly Cab Company, Inc., for the
period from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018, for non-medical transportation services for CCHP
members.
Approval of Contract #77-014-2 will allow the contractor to continue to provide non-medical transportation
services for CCHP members through March 31, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
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:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-014-2 with Friendly Cab Company, Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #77-011-2
with Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, to provide ambulatory surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members for the
period from March 1, 2018 through February 29, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On February 9, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-011 (as amended by Amendment
Agreement #77-011-1) with Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC for the provision of ambulatory
surgery services to CCHP members, for the period from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2018.
Approval of Contract #77-011-2 will allow the contractor to continue providing ambulatory surgery
services to CCHP members through February 29, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 58
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-011-2 with Bay Area Surgical Specialists Services, LLC
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #27-800-6
with VVS Primary Care Medical Group, Inc. (dba Piedmont Primary Care), a corporation, in an amount not
to exceed $400,000, to provide primary care services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the
period May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund III. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On April 19, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-800-5 with VVS Primary Care
Medical Group, Inc. (dba Piedmont Primary Care) for the provision of primary care services to CCHP
members, for the period from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2018.
Approval of Contract #27-800-6 will allow the contractor to provide additional primary care services for
CCHP members through April 30, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 59
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #27-800-6 with VVS Primary Care Medical Group, Inc. (DBA Piedmont Primary Care)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #27-871-3
with Viet H. Ho, M.D., A Professional Corporation, a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to
provide ophthalmology services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members, for the period May 1, 2018
through April 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by CCHP Fund III. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On April 19, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-871-2 with Viet H. Ho, M.D., A
Professional Corporation for the provision of ophthalmology services to CCHP members, for the period
from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2018.
Approval of Contract #27-871-3 will allow the contractor to provide additional ophthalmology services for
CCHP members through April 30, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 60
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #27-871-3 with Viet H. Ho, M.D., A Professional Corporation
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
West Advanced Technologies, Inc., to extend the term of the contract by one-year, from June 30, 2018 to a
new term of June 30, 2019 for specialized design development, programming, and maintenance and support
for the Automated Regional Information Exchange System.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funding of up to $250,000; remaining $150,000 ARIES
Funding.
BACKGROUND:
The Automated Regional Information Exchange System (ARIES) is a software application owned by
Contra Costa County, and used by County and other law enforcement agencies to manage arrest and parolee
data collected from law enforcement agencies. ARIES manages arrest and parole data provided by local law
enforcement agencies that is stored on a County server. The purpose of this Contract amendment is to allow
more time for the Contractor to provide consulting, design development, programming services,
maintenance and support services to the Sheriff’s Office. The project
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 61
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:West Advanced Technologies, Inc.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
is being designed to include modernizing user interface within ARIES application, implementing user
training navigator and application user interface monitoring tools. The ultimate goal of this project is to
make the user’s experience as integrated and intuitive as possible. There are currently more than 9,000
users from over 93 different agencies participating in the system.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
ARIES is 13 years old, the system is aging and in need of improvements to support a modern, advanced,
industry standard model. If this contract is not approved, ARIES will not be able to upgrade and implement
a sophisticated data sharing system for more than 9,000 users.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. ALLOCATE $75,000 from the Livable Communities Trust (District II portion) to the Public Works
Department and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to engage The Landscape Company through an
existing on-call contract, for the Newell Avenue Pathway Project, as recommended by Supervisor
Anderson. County Project No. 0662-6R4071, DCD-CP#18-13 (District II); DETERMINE the Project is a
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Article 19,
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and DIRECT the Director of Department of Conservation and
Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works
Director or designee to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to the Department of Conservation and
Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
2. ALLOCATE $10,000 from the Livable Communities Trust (District II portion) to the Innovation
Tri-Valley Leadership Group for the Tri-Valley Rising Report, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 62
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Allocation of Funds from Livable Communities Trust (District II portion)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund Impact. Funds in the total amount of $85,000 ($75,000 for the Newell Avenue
Pathway project and $10,000 for the Tri-Valley Rising Report) are from the District II allocation of
deposits into the Livable Communities Trust Fund (Fund). On December 3, 2013, the Board of
Supervisors determined that revenue from the Fund should be spent equally among supervisorial
districts. At build-out of the development projects contributing revenue to the Fund, deposits will total
$8,448,000. As of March 9, 2018, the fund balance was $7,612,137. The account has earned
approximately $457,574 in interest to date. There have been $671,037 in expenditures. Previously
approved allocations are shown in Attachment A.
BACKGROUND:
The Livable Communities Trust Fund (Fund) is a Special Revenue Mitigation Fund established by the
Board of Supervisors on November 15, 2005, following the approval of the Camino Tassajara
Combined General Plan Amendment Project, also known as the Alamo Creek and Intervening Property
residential projects, to implement a condition of approval. The Fund was established to implement the
County's Smart Growth Action Plan. The residential developers pay an $8,000 per unit fee (excluding
affordable housing portions of the projects) into the Fund. The Department of Conservation and
Development administers the Fund.
The Newell Avenue Pathway Project
The project is located along Newell Avenue in unincorporated Walnut Creek, from Olympic Boulevard
to Circle Drive. The overall purpose of the project is to repair the existing decomposed granite path and
raise meter boxes to grade, along the southern side of Newell Avenue. The scope of work varies
between segments of the path. From Olympic Boulevard to Magnolia Avenue and from 1813 Newell
Avenue to Circle Drive, the work includes the installation of decomposed granite mixed with an organic
binder to level the path, the installation of pressure treated borders, and the installation and raising of
new meter boxes to be level with the finished path. From Magnolia Avenue to 1813 Newell Avenue, the
work includes the installation of decomposed granite mixed with an organic binder to depressed areas, as
needed, and the installation and raising of new meter boxes to be level with the finished surfaces.
The Landscape Company, an on-call contractor with the Public Works Department, will be utilized to
complete the repair of the Newell Avenue Pathway project prior to a scheduled surface treatment along
Newell Avenue in Summer 2018. An Authorization to Proceed will be provided to the Landscape
Company following Board approval with the project commencing in April 2018.
The project supports goal five of the Smart Growth Action Plan to help fund transit and transportation
improvements which foster smart growth principles. The Public Works Director, or designee, will
engage with The Landscape Company through an existing on-call contract, to conduct the Newell
Avenue Pathway Project. A map of the proposed project is shown in Attachment B.
Tri-Valley Rising Report
The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership group in partnership with the Bay Area Council Economic
Institute, proposes the 2018 Tri-Valley Rising Report, an update to the 2013 Tri-Valley Rising report.
The 2013 report on the Tri-Valley focused specifically on its economic and physical interconnectedness
to the broader Bay Area. The 2018 update to the report will dive deeper into the elements of the
Tri-Valley economy that make it one of the most economically prosperous parts of the Bay Area region.
It is an essential and unique document that measures, advances, and markets the Tri-Valley today. It
provides a compelling narrative of the economic strength of the five cities and two counties, but also
points out the challenges faced.
The report supports goal three of the Smart Growth Action Plan to promote innovative land use
planning and design principles that encourage mixed use and infill development and goal four to promote
economic revitalization in urban infill communities. The 2018 report will be divided into four main
points of analysis including the economic overview of the Tri-Valley, the indicators of
entrepreneurialism in the Tri-Valley, the relationship of land use and transportation planning to
economic success, and the vision for the future of the Tri-Valley.
The Department of Conservation and Development Director, or designee, will execute a contract on
behalf of the County, with the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group to fund the report $10,000 to
assist the 2018 Tri-Valley Rising Report finalization and publication. Other sources of financing include
funding from the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and the Town of Danville. In
addition, Alameda County Supervisors from District 1 and 4 are contributing to the updated report.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Newell Avenue Pathway project would not receive the subject funds, and the ability to complete the
project would be compromised. The Tri-Valley Rising project would not receive the subject funds, and
the ability to publish the report would be compromised.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Newell Avenue Pathway project supports outcome 5: Communities are Safe and Provide a High
Quality of Life for Children and Families. The Children's Impact Statement is not applicable for the
Tri-Valley Rising Report.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: LCT Project List
Attachment B: Newell Avenue Pathway Scoping Map
Newell Avenue CEQA Exemption
Liveable Communities Trust Fund List of Projects
Number Board Date Project Amount Sup District Expenditures
Remaining
Balance
2013-01 10/22/2013 Northern Waterfront 250,000$ All 250,000.00$ -$
2016-01 6/14/2016 Heritage Point 1,432,830$ I 57,599.72$ 1,375,230$
2016-02 12/20/2016 Marsh Creek Trail 250,000$ III -$ 250,000$
2016-03 12/20/2016 Agriculture Policy Study 150,000$ III 150,000.00$ -$
2017-01 3/7/2017 Agra Tech Solar Light Greenhouse 50,000$ IV and V 50% each -$ 50,000$
2017-02 3/14/2017 Rides for Veterans (Mobility Matters)33,458$ II 33,458.00$ -$
2017-02 3/14/2017 Rides for Veterans (Mobility Matters)50,187$ IV 34,979.00$ 15,208$
2017-03 9/19/2017 Garden Park Apartments 125,000$ IV 125,000.00$ -$
2018-01 1/16/2018 SRV Street Smarts 20,000$ II 20,000.00$ -$
2018-02 2/27/2018 Contra Costa Housing Security Fund 10,000$ II -$ 10,000$
2018-03 3/27/2018 Newell Avenue Pathway 75,000$ II -$ 75,000$
2018-04 3/27/2018 Tri Valley Rising Report 10,000$ II -$ 10,000$
Newell Avenue Path Repair
Olympic Boulevard to Circle Drive
Repair path per complete project scope and specifications.
Raise meter boxes and level path to grade.
Project Location
Deposit spoils at bus stop on Lilac Drive
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with DKS Associates, effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment
limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, to provide on-call
transportation engineering services, Countywide. Project No.: Various. (All Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road and Transportation Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) builds and maintains road infrastructure in
unincorporated Contra Costa County (County). The consultants will advise Transportation Engineering
staff on appropriate transportation improvement measures and construction costs given a specific
transportation issue on a roadway. Typical planning projects include, but are not limited to, traffic
congestion relief, traffic lane reconfiguration, traffic safety improvement,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Halle,
925.313.2327
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: March 27, 2018
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, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with DKS Associates, Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
pedestrian safety improvement, traffic calming improvements, traffic signal design, specifications and
modifications, preparation of studies to update or establish a mitigation fee program, and preparation of
studies and implementation of transportation demand management programs.
After a solicitation process, this firm was selected as one of five firms to provide on-call transportation
engineering services and is pre-qualified so Public Works may solicit and contract with the firm for
anticipated project-specific contracts to assist Public Works Transportation Engineering staff with
completing transportation engineering tasks. The original on-call transportation engineering services
contracts will terminate on April 1, 2018.
This contract was amended administratively, effective October 1, 2016, to modify language regarding
subcontracting of work. No Board action was required for this administrative amendment.
Approval of the Contract Amendment No. 2 will allow this firm to continue to provide the
above-mentioned services for an additional year and complete any existing tasks.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Contract is not approved, necessary transportation projects may not be completed in a timely manner
which may jeopardize funding and delay design and construction of various road projects.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Fehr & Peers, effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment
limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, to provide on-call
transportation engineering services, Countywide.Project No.: Various. (All Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road and Transportation Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) builds and maintains road infrastructure in
unincorporated Contra Costa County (County). The consultants will advise Transportation Engineering
staff on appropriate transportation improvement measures and construction costs given a specific
transportation issue on a roadway. Typical planning projects include, but are not limited to, traffic
congestion relief, traffic lane reconfiguration, traffic safety improvement,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Halle,
925.313.2327
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 64
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with Fehr & Peers, Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
pedestrian safety improvement, traffic calming improvements, traffic signal design, specifications and
modifications, preparation of studies to update or establish a mitigation fee program, and preparation of
studies and implementation of transportation demand management programs.
After a solicitation process, this firm was selected as one of five firms to provide on-call transportation
engineering services and is pre-qualified so Public Works may solicit and contract with the firm for
anticipated project-specific contracts to assist Public Works Transportation Engineering staff with
completing transportation engineering tasks. The original on-call transportation engineering services
contracts will terminate on April 1, 2018.
Approval of the Contract Amendment will allow this firm to continue to provide the above-mentioned
services for an additional year and complete any existing tasks.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Contract is not approved, necessary transportation projects may not be completed in a timely manner
which may jeopardize funding and delay design and construction of various road projects.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by $100,000
to a new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, to
provide on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. Project No.: Various. (All Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road and Transportation Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) builds and maintains road infrastructure in
unincorporated Contra Costa County (County). The consultants will advise Transportation Engineering
staff on appropriate transportation improvement measures and construction costs given a specific
transportation issue on a roadway. Typical planning projects include, but are not limited to, traffic
congestion relief, traffic lane reconfiguration, traffic safety improvement,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Halle,
925.313.2327
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
pedestrian safety improvement, traffic calming improvements, traffic signal design, specifications and
modifications, preparation of studies to update or establish a mitigation fee program, and preparation of
studies and implementation of transportation demand management programs.
After a solicitation process, this firm was selected as one of five firms to provide on-call transportation
engineering services and is pre-qualified so Public Works may solicit and contract with the firm for
anticipated project-specific contracts to assist Public Works Transportation Engineering staff with
completing transportation engineering tasks. The original on-call transportation engineering services
contracts will terminate on April 1, 2018.
Approval of the Contract Amendment will allow this firm to continue to provide the above-mentioned
services for an additional year and complete any existing tasks.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Contract is not approved, necessary transportation projects may not be completed in a timely manner
which may jeopardize funding and delay design and construction of various road projects.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to
a new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, to provide
on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. Project No.: Various. (All Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road and Transportation Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) builds and maintains road infrastructure in
unincorporated Contra Costa County (County). The consultants will advise Transportation Engineering
staff on appropriate transportation improvement measures and construction costs given a specific
transportation issue on a roadway. Typical planning projects include, but are not limited to, traffic
congestion relief, traffic lane reconfiguration, traffic safety improvement,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Halle,
925.313.2327
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 66
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
pedestrian safety improvement, traffic calming improvements, traffic signal design, specifications and
modifications, preparation of studies to update or establish a mitigation fee program, and preparation of
studies and implementation of transportation demand management programs.
After a solicitation process, this firm was selected as one of five firms to provide on-call transportation
engineering services and is pre-qualified so Public Works may solicit and contract with the firm for
anticipated project-specific contracts to assist Public Works Transportation Engineering staff with
completing transportation engineering tasks. The original on-call transportation engineering services
contracts will terminate on April 1, 2018.
Approval of the Contract Amendment will allow this firm to continue to provide the above-mentioned
services for an additional year and complete any existing tasks.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Contract is not approved, necessary transportation projects may not be completed in a timely manner
which may jeopardize funding and delay design and construction of various road projects.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., effective April 1, 2018, to increase the payment limit by
$100,000 to a new payment limit of $250,000 and extend the term from April 1, 2018 through April 1,
2019, to provide on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. Project No.: Various. (All
Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road and Transportation Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Public Works) builds and maintains road infrastructure in
unincorporated Contra Costa County (County). The consultants will advise Transportation Engineering
staff on appropriate transportation improvement measures and construction costs given a specific
transportation issue on a roadway. Typical planning projects include, but are not limited to, traffic
congestion relief, traffic lane reconfiguration, traffic safety improvement,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Halle,
925.313.2327
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 67
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
pedestrian safety improvement, traffic calming improvements, traffic signal design, specifications and
modifications, preparation of studies to update or establish a mitigation fee program, and preparation of
studies and implementation of transportation demand management programs.
After a solicitation process, this firm was selected as one of five firms to provide on-call transportation
engineering services and is pre-qualified so Public Works may solicit and contract with the firm for
anticipated project-specific contracts to assist Public Works Transportation Engineering staff with
completing transportation engineering tasks. The original on-call transportation engineering services
contracts will terminate on April 1, 2018.
Approval of the Contract Amendment will allow this firm to continue to provide the above-mentioned
services for an additional year and complete any existing tasks.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Contract is not approved, necessary transportation projects may not be completed in a timely manner
which may jeopardize funding and delay design and construction of various road projects.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment
Agreement #26-715-8 with Diablo Valley Oncology & Hematology Medical Group, Inc. (dba West Coast
Medical Surgical Associates Medical Group), a corporation, effective January 1, 2018, to amend Contract
#26-715-7 to add clinical support services and reduce the surgical assist rate for general surgery services at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) with no change in the original payment limit of
$421,000, and no change in the original term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
On January 9, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-715-7 Diablo Valley Oncology &
Hematology Medical Group, Inc. (dba West Coast Surgical Associates Medical Group), to provide general
surgery services, including consultation, on-call, and medical and/or surgical procedures at Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers, for the period from January 1, 2018 through
December 31, 2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: K Cyr, M Wilhelm
C. 68
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #26-715-8 with Diablo Valley Oncology & Hematology Medical Group, Inc. (dba West Coast Surgical
Associates Medical Group)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #26-715-8 will add clinical support services and reduce the
Medical Physician Resource Based Relative Value Scales (RBRVS) fee for required surgical assists at
CCRMC as agreed to by the parties, through December 31, 2018.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, the contractor will not be able to provide clinical support services and
the RBRVS fee will remain incorrect.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services Director,
an amendment to Purchase Order #F07999 with Integrated Commercialization Solutions, LLC to increase
the payment limit by $100,000 for a new payment limit of $199,000 for various clinical medical supplies
including the T380 Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)
and Health Centers, with no change in the original term of December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funded 100% by the Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers are required to provide patients with birth control of their choice.
This type of intrauterine device lasts for up to 10 years and contains no hormones, which is convenient and
ideal to some patients.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this purchase order is not approved, CCRMC and Health Centers will not be able provide patients with
this birth control device and will impact patient safety and care.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal,
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Patricia DeRose, Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 69
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order for Integrated Commercialization Solutions, LLC
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute the second of two
possible one-year extensions to the Administrative Services Agreement with the Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company (MassMutual), effective April 1, 2018, to extend the term from April 1, 2018 to March
31, 2019 to continue to provide plan administration for the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The program is funded through plan participant fees. There is no fiscal impact beyond overhead
administration support costs, which are reimbursed annually by the plan.
BACKGROUND:
Effective April 1, 2014 the Board of Supervisors authorized the Human Resources Department to negotiate
a new three-year contract with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”), with
regards to the administration of the Contra Costa County 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This agreement
allowed for two (2) one-year extensions. MassMutual provides the recordkeeping and other administrative
services required to maintain compliance for this type of plan as well as a platform for employees to access
information on their current investments and plan performance.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Dianne Dinsmore
925-335-1742
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 70
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve one-year extension to the Administrative Services Agreement with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Administrative Services Agreement is not extended, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan will be
without a plan administrator.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #74-355-9
with Lisa Wang, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $174,720, to provide outpatient
psychiatric services to County patients in West County, for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30,
2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On April 18, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-355-8 with Lisa Wang, M.D., to
provide outpatient psychiatric services, including diagnosing, counseling, evaluating, and providing
medical and therapeutic treatment to County patients in West County, for the period from July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2018.
Approval of Contract #74-355-9 will allow the contractor to continue providing outpatient psychiatric
services in West County through June 30, 2019.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: E Suisala, M Wilhelm
C. 71
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #74-355-9 with Lisa Wang, M.D.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, adult patients in West County requiring outpatient psychiatric services will
not have access to the contractor’s services.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #26-206-23
with Discharge Resource Group, a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $420,000, to provide temporary
medical social workers at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers for the
period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
Under Contract #26-206-23, the contractor will provide temporary medical social workers at CCRMC and
Health Centers during peak loads, temporary absences and emergencies, for the period March 1, 2018
through February 28, 2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, patients requiring medical social worker’s services will not have access to
the contractor’s services.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal,
925-370-5741
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: K Cyr, M Wilhelm
C. 72
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #26-206-23 with Discharge Resource Group
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #77-032-1
with Vibra Hospital of Sacramento, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $95,000,
including mutual indemnification, to provide long term care hospital services to Contra Costa Health Plan
(CCHP) members, for the period February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
In March 2017, the County Administrator approved and Purchasing Manager executed Contract #77-032
with Vibra Hospital of Sacramento, LLC, for the period from February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018,
for the provision of long-term care hospital services for CCHP members.
Approval of Contract #77-032-1 will allow the contractor to provide additional long-term care hospital
services for CCHP members through January 31, 2019.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: A Floyd, M Wilhelm
C. 73
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-032-1 with Vibra Hospital of Sacramento, LLC
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Interagency Agreement
#74-426-7 with The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, a government agency, in an
amount not to exceed $5,850, including mutual indemnification, to provide specialized training for the
County’s Mental Health staff in the Behavioral Health Services Division for the period from July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funded 100% by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Workforce Education and Training. (No rate
increase)
BACKGROUND:
On July 18, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Interagency Agreement #74-426-6 with The Regents
of the University of California, San Francisco for the provision of training Behavioral Health Services
Division's Mental Health staff on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents, including theoretical
underpinnings of DBT, the Biosocial Theory of Borderline Personality Disorder, strategies for working
with clients in different stages of treatment, in addition to exposure and rehearsal of the core skills
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 74
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Interagency Agreement #74-426-7 with The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
used in DBT, for the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. This agreement includes modification
to the General Conditions, Paragraph 15. (Conflict of Interest), Paragraph 19. (Insurance), Paragraph 25.
(Copyrights and Rights in Data) and Paragraph 18. (Indemnification) to mutually indemnify both parties for
any claims arising out of the performance of this contract. Approval of Contract #74-426-7, will allow the
contractor to continue to provide training for the Behavioral Health Services Division's Mental Health staff
through June 30, 2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, the County’s Mental Health staff in the Behavioral Health Services
Division will not receive the specialized training needed to have the core skills required to provide DBT
treatment to adolescents.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Sharing Agreement
#26-346-21 (VA261-17-S-0174) with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Northern
California Health Care System (VANCHCS) in an amount not to exceed $474,000, to provide nuclear
medicine services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers, for the period
from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (Rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On March 19, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved Sharing Agreement #26-346-14 (as amended by
Amendment Agreements #26-346-15 through #26-346-20) with VANCHCS (under the auspices of the
VANCHCS Nuclear Regulatory Commission License) to provide a full range of Nuclear Medicine Services
to County's patients at the VANCHCS Outpatient Clinic in Martinez and/or the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center's Nuclear Medicine Department, through March 31, 2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal,
925-370-5741
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: K Cyr, M Wilhelm
C. 75
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Sharing Agreement #26-346-21 with United States Department of Veterans Affairs
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Sharing Agreement #26-346-21 will allow the contractor to continue providing nuclear
medicine services to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center’s Nuclear Medicine Department through March
31, 2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, patients requiring specialized nuclear medicine services at CCRMC and
Health Centers will not have access to the contractor’s services.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #74-521-2
with Robert Stuart Streett, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $174,720, to provide outpatient
psychiatric services for the period June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On January 18, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-521-1 with Robert Stuart Streett,
M.D., to provide outpatient psychiatric services, including diagnosing, counseling, evaluating, and
providing medical and therapeutic treatment to adults in Central Contra Costa County, for the period from
June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018.
Approval of Contract #74-521-2 will allow the contractor to continue to provide outpatient psychiatric
services through May 31, 2019.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , Marcy Wilhelm
C. 76
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #74-521-2 with Robert Stuart Streett, M.D.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, County’s clients will not have access to the contractor’s psychiatric services.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment
Agreement #26-692-15 with Applied Remedial Services, Inc., a corporation, effective April 1, 2018, to
amend Contract #26-692-14 , to increase the payment limit by $40,000, from $450,000 to a new payment
limit of $490,000, for additional hazardous waste and chemical removal services with no change in the
original term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On January 9, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-692-13 with Applied Remedial
Services, Inc., for the removal and disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals for Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers, for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31,
2018.
Approval of Contract #26-692-15 will allow the contractor to provide additional hazardous waste and
chemical removal and disposal services to comply with state and federal regulations, through December 31,
2018.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal,
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 77
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #26-692-15 with Applied Remedial Services, Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, the contractor will not be able to provide additional hazardous waste
removal services.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract #24-837-26
with Daniel May, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $232,960, to provide outpatient
psychiatric services to County patients in West County, for the period from May 1, 2018 through April 30,
2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On April 25, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #24-837-25 with Daniel May, M.D., to
provide outpatient psychiatric services, including diagnosing, counseling, evaluating, and providing
medical and therapeutic treatment to County patients in West County, for the period from May 1, 2017
through April 30, 2018.
Approval of Contract #24-837-26 will allow the contractor to continue providing outpatient psychiatric
services through April 30, 2019.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: E Suisala, M Wilhelm
C. 78
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #24-837-26 with Daniel May, M.D.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, adult patients in West County requiring outpatient psychiatric services will
not have access to the contractor’s services.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a three-year contract,
including modified indemnification language, with Segal Marco Advisors effective April 1, 2018, to March
31, 2021, with the option of two (2) one-year renewal periods.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The program is funded through plan participant fees. There is no fiscal impact beyond overhead
administration support costs, which are reimbursed annually by the plan.
BACKGROUND:
Segal Marco Advisors will provide Fiduciary Consulting services in order to assist with performance
measurement, allocation and investment strategy for the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Segal
Marco Advisors will provide the following advisory and fiduciary consulting services including: 1)
Attendance at Meetings; 2) Investment Policy Statement; 3) Investment Manager Search and Selection; 4)
Investment Performance Monitoring; 5) Administrative Services Monitoring; 6) General Consulting
A
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Dianne Dinsmore
925-335-1742
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 79
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve a contract with Segal Marco Advisors for 457 Deferred Compensation Fiduciary Consulting Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
three-year contract in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with the option for two one-year renewal periods,
has been negotiated. This action authorizes the Human Resources Director or designee to execute the
contract with Segal Marco Advisors.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the contract is not approved, the County will not be able to access the expertise and support of a
Fiduciary Consultant who could assist in measurement, allocation and investment strategy for the County’s
457 Deferred Compensation plan.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the February 2018 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:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department submits a monthly report to the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors (BOS) to ensure ongoing communication and updates to 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: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 80
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Operations Update of the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau
ATTACHMENTS
CSB Feb 2018 CAO Report
CSB Feb 2018 HS Fiscal
CSB Feb 2018 EHS Fiscal
CSB Feb 2018 CC Partnership Fiscal #1
CSB Feb 2018 EHS CC Partnership Fiscal
2
CSB Feb 2018 Credit Card #1
CSB Feb 2018 Credit Card #2
CSB Feb 2018 Monitoring Report
CSB Feb 2018 LIHEAP
CSB Feb 2018 Menu
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: February 2018
News /Accomplishments
Two representatives from Region IX Office of Head Start, Maureen Burns -Vermette and
Rosie Xu, visited two (2) new Early Head Start Partnership sites, KinderCare in Antioch
and the YMCA – 8th Street Center in Richmond, and were able to see the new funding at
work in the form of major facility improvements. They also gave us federal updates,
guidance on new facility acquisition, and an orientation to the new Head Start grant
application guidelines.
CSB’s Education Team met with Sonja LaCaze, Region IX Early Child hood Specialist (ECS)
to review CSB’s Practice Based Coaching (PBC) and Teaching, Learning and Collaborative
(TLC) plan which also includes partner sites. Sonja provided feedback and complimented
us on the comprehensive coaching plan we have implemented.
The annual and nationally recognized Give Kids a Smile Day was a huge success at CSB! A
total of 378 children received dental exams and fluoride varnish. The success of this
event is a result of the teamwork of the Contra Costa Dental Society, local volunteer
dentists, the DVC Dental Hygiene Program and CSB’s own dedicated staff. Six (6)
volunteer dentists at five (5) sites provided dental exams, while DVC students assisted
dentists, applied fluoride varnish and provided o ral health education. Some DVC
students went the extra mile to dress up as the tooth fairy, wear Minnie Mouse ears or
bring a singing teddy bear to promote oral health education.
CSB Director, Camilla Rand, and nine (9) CSB staff members attended the California
Head Start Association (CHSA) Conference on February 5-9. Staff included Janissa
Rowley, Magda Bedros, Amy Wells, Julia Kittle -White, Shawn Powers, Chantal Atwood,
Ayana McLeod, and two teachers; Blanca Torres, pre -school teacher and Ruby Kaur,
infant teacher from Contra Costa College. Participants received updates from CHSA’s
director and had an opportunity to attend several educati on workshops and exhibit
halls. The teachers where interested in learning strategies for implementing CLASS,
Project Approach, Best Practices, and staff wellness.
Assistant Directors, Pam Arrington, Carolyn Johnson, Isabel Renggenathen and ASA III,
Sarah Reich, have been selected to participate in t he 2018 EHSD Leadership Academy.
The Leadership Academy is a unique ly designed leadership program that is customized
especially for the leaders in EHSD.
All sites and unit staff celebrated "Pride in Food Service Week" during the week of
February 5-9. CSB’s Child Nutrition Unit staff enjoyed and appreciated the variety of
recogni tion gestures they received throughout the week. The weeklong celebration
concluded with a special luncheon for the Child Nutrition staff which was sponsored by
Kinder’s.
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The CSB Child Care Partner Until will be hosting its first ever Education Manager
Meeting for our child care partners on March 8th, which will focus on child assessment,
child outcomes and school readiness data.
Magda Bedros, Child Care Unit Assistant Director-TU, presented a workshop at the
recent California Head Start Association Conference called, “The Impact of Trauma on
Young Children.”
Make Parenting A Pleasure (MPAP) workshops were recently held at GMIII and GMC. All
Head Start and Early Head Start families are welcome to attend regardless of which
center their child attends. During the sessions, parents reviewed the importance of
taking care of themselves and being mindful, so that they will be available and ready to
engage and relate to their children.
CSB in collaboration with the Community Financial Resources (CFR) is providing financial
literacy opportunities for all staff . Monthly workshops began in January and will
continue until March 2018. We have received great responses from our staff, and the
registration actually exceeded the limit capacity of training participants. 37 staff signed
up for these workshops. Staff evaluation forms reflect that staff greatly appreciates the
opportunity to participate in these trainings.
I. Status Updates:
a. Caseloads, workload (all programs)
Head Start enrollment: 100.30%
Early Head Start enrollment: 100%
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership enrollment: 100%
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership # 2 enrollment (Start-up year):
56.84% (100% to capacity/adjusted for open rooms and staffing)
Head Start Average Daily Attendance: 81%
Early Head Start Average Daily Attendance: 82.55%
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Attendance : 82.55%
Stage 2: 379 families and 603 children
CAPP: 146 families and 248 children
- In total: 525 families and 851 children
- Incoming transfers from Stage 1: 26 families and 40 children
LIHEAP: 433 households have been assisted
Weatherization: 12 units
b. Staffing:
During the month of February , CSB hired a Teacher and Master Teacher.
The bureau is in the process of conducting interviews to fill vacant
positions within all teaching classifications. Additionally, interviews will
be scheduled to fill two (2) Assistant Director-Project and one (1)
Business Systems Analyst vacancies.
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c. Union Issues:
o CSB is in the process of conducting Meet and Confer sessions with PEU,
Local 1 to reach an agreement on a temporary contract with Child Care
Career (Temp Agency supplying teaching staff). The contract will allow
the Bureau to use temporary teachi ng staff provided by the agency to
ensure adequate teacher-child ratios in the CSB’s child care centers as
needed.
II. Emerging Issues and Hot Topics:
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Weatherization Assistance Program
(WAP) and Low Income Home Energy As sistance Program (LIHEAP) funding are
once again slated for elimination from the Federal Budget this year. On March
19, the Economic Opportunity Council is hosting a CSBG Subcontractor
Roundtable Event that will function as a call to action. Participants will be
brining clients along to share their stories so that we can send them to the
National Community Action Partnership Office as part of an advocacy effort.
Such an effort was very successful in 2017.
1 2 3 4 5
DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 332,589$ 3,954,677$ 3,622,088$ 8%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 195,243 2,519,058 2,323,815 8%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT - - - 0%
e. SUPPLIES 151 143,000 142,849 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL 2,240 7,066,378 7,064,138 0%
g. CONSTRUCTION - - - 0%
h. OTHER 17,524 1,500,246 1,482,722 1%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 547,747$ 15,183,359$ 14,635,612$ 4%
j. INDIRECT COSTS - 945,168 945,168 0%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 547,747$ 16,128,527$ 15,580,780$ 3%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)136,937$ 4,032,132$ 3,895,195$ 3%
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2018 HEAD START PROGRAM
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5 6
Actual Total YTD Total Remaining %
Jan-18 Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 291,198 291,198 3,403,950 3,112,752 9%
Temporary 1013 41,391 41,391 550,727 509,336 8%
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)332,589 332,589 3,954,677 3,622,088 8%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)195,243 195,243 2,519,058 2,323,815 195,243
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies - - 32,000 32,000 0%
2. Child and Family Services Supplies (Includesclassroom Supplies)116 116 50,000 49,884 0%
4. Other Supplies
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Computer Replacement - - 45,000 45,000 0%
Health/Safety Supplies - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Mental helath/Diasabilities Supplies - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Miscellaneous Supplies 35 35 8,000 7,965 0%
Household Supplies - - 4,000 4,000 0%
TOTAL SUPPLIES (6e)151 151 143,000 142,849 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)- - 58,000 58,000 0%
Estimated Medical Revenue from Medi-Cal (Org 1432 - credit)- - (500,000) (500,000) 0%
Health Consultant 2,240 2,240 45,700 43,460 5%
5. Training & Technical Assistance - PA11
Interaction - - 11,000 11,000 0%
Diane Godard ($50,000/2)- - 10,000 10,000 0%
Josephine Lee ($35,000/2)- - 14,300 14,300 0%
Susan Cooke ($60,000/2)- - 10,400 10,400
7. Delegate Agency Costs
First Baptist Church Head Start PA22 - - 2,101,965 2,101,965 0%
First Baptist Church Head Start PA20 - - 8,000 8,000 0%
8. Other Contracts
FB-Fairgrounds Partnership (Wrap)- - 74,213 74,213 0%
FB-Fairgrounds Partnership - - 183,600 183,600 0%
FB-E. Leland/Mercy Housing Partnership - - - -
Martinez ECC (18 HS slots x $225/mo x 12/mo)- - 108,000 108,000 0%
YMCA Richmond CDC, Lucas Ave.(48 slots x 12 x $350) $201,600 - - 201,600 201,600 0%
YMCA 8th CDC, Lucas Ave.(48 slots x 12 x $350) $201,600 - - 201,600 201,600 0%
YMCA Giant Rd. CDC (16 slots x 12 x $350) $67,200 - - 67,200 67,200 0%
YMCA Rodeo CDC(24 slots x 12 x $350) $100,800 - - 100,800 100,800 0%
Child Outcome Planning and Administration (COPA/Nulinx)- - 20,000 20,000 0%
Enhancement/wrap-around HS slots with State CD Program - - 4,350,000 4,350,000 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)2,240 2,240 7,066,378 7,064,138 0%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
2. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases 645 645 366,000 365,355 0%
(Rents & Leases/Other Income)- - - -
4. Utilities, Telephone 6,434 6,434 295,000 288,566 2%
5. Building and Child Liability Insurance - - 3,000 3,000 0%
6. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy - - 100,000 100,000 0%
8. Local Travel (55.5 cents per mile effective 1/1/2012)648 648 50,000 49,352 1%
9. Nutrition Services - - -
Child Nutrition Costs - - 310,000 310,000 0%
(CCFP & USDA Reimbursements)- - (230,000) (230,000) 0%
13. Parent Services - - -
Parent Conference Registration - PA11 - - 9,000 9,000 0%
Parent Resources (Parenting Books, Videos, etc.) - PA11 - - 1,000 1,000 0%
PC Orientation, Trainings, Materials & Translation - PA11 99 99 7,700 7,601 1%
Policy Council Activities 16 16 4,000 3,984 0%
Male Involvement Activities - - 2,500 2,500
Parent Activities (Sites, PC, BOS luncheon) & Appreciation 2,825 2,825 5,500 2,675 51%
Child Care/Mileage Reimbursement - - 5,100 5,100 0%
14. Accounting & Legal Services - - -
Auditor Controllers - - 2,000 2,000 0%
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies 1,024 1,024 15,000 13,976 7%
15. Publications/Advertising/Printing - - -
Outreach/Printing - - 100 100 0%
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)- - 8,500 8,500 0%
16. Training or Staff Development - - -
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC, etc.)- - 22,098 22,098 0%
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA11 - - 48,000 48,000 0%
Family, Community and Parent Involvement - - 95,000 95,000 0%
17. Other
Site Security Guards - - 35,000 35,000 0%
Dental/Medical Services - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair 4,195 4,195 70,000 65,805 6%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental - - 82,000 82,000 0%
Dept. of Health and Human Services-data Base (CORD)912 912 6,000 5,088 15%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)726 726 186,748 186,022 0%
Other Departmental Expenses - - - -
h. OTHER (6h)17,524 17,524 1,500,246 1,482,722 1%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)547,747 547,747 15,183,359 14,635,612 4%
j. INDIRECT COSTS - - 945,168 945,168 0%
k. TOTALS (ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES)547,747 547,747 16,128,527 15,580,780 3%
Non-Federal Share (In-kind)136,937 136,937 4,032,132 3,895,195 3%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2018 HEAD START PROGRAM
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5
DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 27,700$ 601,077$ 573,377$ 5%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 15,514 384,355 368,841 4%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT - - - 0%
e. SUPPLIES - 16,800 16,800 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL - 2,292,672 2,292,672 0%
g. CONSTRUCTION - - - 0%
h. OTHER - 99,983 99,983 0%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 43,214$ 3,394,887$ 3,351,673$ 1%
j. INDIRECT COSTS - 143,657 143,657 0%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 43,214$ 3,538,544$ 3,495,330$ 1%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)10,803$ 884,636$ 873,833$ 1%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2018 EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5 6
Actual Total YTD Total Remaining %
Jan-18 Actual Budget Budget YTD
Expenditures
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 25,341 25,341 519,798 494,457 5%
Temporary 1013 2,359 2,359 81,279 78,920 3%
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)27,700 27,700 601,077 573,377 5%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)15,514 15,514 384,355 368,841 4%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies - - 1,000 1,000 0%
2. Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies - - 11,000 11,000 0%
4. Other Supplies - - -
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Comp Replacemnt- - 2,000 2,000 0%
Health/Safety Supplies - - 500 500 0%
Miscellaneous Supplies - - 2,300 2,300 0%
Household Supplies - - - -
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)- - 16,800 16,800 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs ( Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)- 17 1,000 983 2%
2. Health/Disabilities Services - - -
Health Consultant - - 19,500 19,500 0%
5. Training & Technical Assistance - PA11 -
Interaction - - 5,500 5,500 0%
Diane Godard - - 7,500 7,500 0%
Josephine Lee ($35,000/2)- - 5,000 5,000 0%
Susan Cooke ($60,000/2)- - 6,500 6,500
8. Other Contracts
FB-Fairgrounds Partnership - - 84,000 84,000 0%
FB-E. Leland/Mercy Housing Partnership - - 180,000 180,000 0%
Apiranet - - 388,800 388,800 0%
Crossroads - - 110,000 110,000 0%
Martinez ECC - - 96,000 96,000 0%
Child Outcome Planning & Admini. (COPA/Nulinx)- - 3,000 3,000 0%
Enhancement/wrap-around HS slots with State CD Prog.- - 1,385,872 1,385,872 0%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)- - 2,292,672 2,292,672 0%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
2. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases - - 1,800 1,800 0%
(Rents & Leases/Other Income)- - - -
4. Utilities, Telephone - - 3,600 3,600 0%
5. Building and Child Liability Insurance - - - -
6. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy - - 9,200 9,200 0%
8. Local Travel (55.5 cents per mile)- - 6,500 6,500 0%
9. Nutrition Services - - -
Child Nutrition Costs - - 1,100 1,100 0%
(CCFP & USDA Reimbursements)- - (800) (800)
13. Parent Services
Parent Conference Registration - PA11 - - 4,000 4,000 0%
PC Orientation, Trainings, Materials & Translation - PA11 - - 4,000 4,000 0%
Policy Council Activities - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Parent Activities (Sites, PC, BOS luncheon) & Appreciation- - 500 500 0%
Child Care/Mileage Reimbursement - - 2,500 2,500 0%
14. Accounting & Legal Services
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies - - 3,200 3,200 0%
15. Publications/Advertising/Printing
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)- - 100 100
16. Training or Staff Development
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC)- - 20,200 20,200 0%
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA11- - 30,244 30,244 0%
17. Other
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair - - 8,000 8,000 0%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental - - 1,000 1,000 0%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)- - 3,839 3,839 0%
Other Departmental Expenses - - - -
h. OTHER (6h)- - 99,983 99,983 0%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)43,214 43,214 3,394,887 3,351,673 1%
j. INDIRECT COSTS - - 143,657 143,657 0%
k. TOTALS - ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 43,214 43,214 3,538,544 3,495,330 1%
Non-Federal Match (In-Kind)10,803 10,803 884,636 873,833 1%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
2018 EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5
DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 165,269$ 299,555$ 134,286$ 55%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 102,298 216,733 114,435 47%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT - - - 0%
e. SUPPLIES 6,497 4,800 (1,697) 135%
f. CONTRACTUAL 177,548 456,920 279,372 39%
g. CONSTRUCTION - 0%
h. OTHER 45,790 50,813 5,023 90%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 497,401$ 1,028,821$ 531,420$ 48%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 45,541 62,557 17,016 73%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 542,943$ 1,091,378$ 548,435$ 50%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)168,843$ 272,845$ 104,002$ 62%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP #1
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Jul-17 Oct-17
thru thru Actual Total YTD Total Remaining %
Sep-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Actual Budget Budget YTD
Expenditures
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 86,175 56,267 22,826 165,269 299,555 134,286 55%
Temporary 1013 - - - - - -
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)86,175 56,267 22,826 165,269 299,555 134,286 55%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS (Object Class 6b)
Fringe Benefits 52,846 35,449 14,003 102,298 216,733 114,435 47%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)52,846 35,449 14,003 102,298 216,733 114,435 47%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)
1. Office Supplies 61 1,172 554 1,786 1,000 (786) 179%
2. Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies 40 522 - 562 1,200 638 47%
4. Other Supplies - -
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Comp Replacemnt 1,089 1,279 19 2,386 1,200 (1,186) 199%
Miscellaneous Supplies - 25 - 25 100 75 25%
Household Supplies 936 793 8 1,737 1,300 (437) 134%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)2,125 3,791 581 6,497 4,800 (1,697) 135%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)- - - - 12,000 12,000 0%
8. Other Contracts - 117,416 - 117,416 312,000 194,584 38%
Contra Costa Child Care Council - - - - 20,000 20,000 0%
First Baptist (20 slots x $450)- - - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Child Outcome Planning and Administration (COPA/Nulinx)53,000 (3,000) 10,000 60,000 109,920 49,920 55%
Enhancement/wrap-around HS slots with State CD Prog.- 132 - 132 - (132)
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)53,000 114,548 10,000 177,548 456,920 279,372 39%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
2. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases 4,760 3,595 383 8,738 3,800 (4,938) 230%
(Rents & Leases/Other Income)- - - - - -
4. Utilities, Telephone 3,210 5,109 2,038 10,358 6,000 (4,358) 173%
5. Building and Child Liability Insurance - - - - - -
6. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy 1,145 35 5 1,185 1,400 215 85%
8. Local Travel (54 cents per mile)702 889 29 1,620 4,200 2,580 39%
13. Parent Services - - - - - - 0%
14. Accounting & Legal Services - -
Data Processing/Other Services & Supplies 269 403 134 806 1,000 194 81%
15. Publications/Advertising/Printing - - - - - -
Outreach/Printing - - - - 400 400
16. Training or Staff Development
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC)- - - - - -
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA11 14,746 2,895 10 17,651 25,907 8,256 68%
17. Other
Vehicle Operating/Maintenance & Repair 688 224 - 912 2,000 1,088 46%
Equipment Maintenance Repair & Rental 2,468 428 395 3,291 4,000 709 82%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)590 492 147 1,229 2,106 877 58%
h. OTHER (6h)28,578 14,071 3,141 45,790 50,813 5,023 90%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)222,725 224,125 50,551 497,401 1,028,821 531,420 48%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 14,702 23,601 7,238 45,541 62,557 17,016 73%
k. TOTALS - ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 237,427 247,727 57,789 542,943 1,091,378 548,435 50%
Non-federal Match In-Kind 31,710 105,349 31,784 168,843 272,845 104,002 62%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP #1
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5
DESCRIPCCIÓN Presupuesto Cuenta %
YTD Actual Total Restante YTD
a. PERSONAL 164,905$ 859,703$ 694,798$ 19%
b. BENEFICIOS SUPLEMENTARIOS 107,573 655,766 548,193 16%
c. VIAJES - - - 0%
d. EQUIPO 388 225,000 224,612 0%
e. ARTICULOS DE OFICINA 95,899 382,500 286,601 25%
f. CONTRATOS 170,627 1,559,100 1,388,473 11%
g. CONSTRUCCIÓN - - - 0%
h. MISCELÁNEO 186,318 681,655 495,337 27%
I. TOTAL DE CARGOS DIRECTOS 725,710$ 4,363,724$ 3,638,014$ 17%
j. CARGOS INDIRECTOS 48,930 183,117 134,187 27%
k. TOTAL-CATEGORÍAS DEL PRESUPUESTO 774,641$ 4,546,841$ 3,772,200$ 17%
Donación de mercancías y servicios (In- Kind)261,564$ 1,136,710$ 875,146$ 23%
CONDADO DE CONTRA COSTA
DIVISION DE SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS
PROGRAMA DE HEAD START TEMPRANO - CC PARTNERSHIP #2
Enero 2018 desembolso
1 2 3 4 5
DESCRIPTION Total Remaining %
YTD Actual Budget Budget YTD
a. PERSONNEL 164,905$ 859,703$ 694,798$ 19%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS 107,573 655,766 548,193 16%
c. TRAVEL - - - 0%
d. EQUIPMENT 388 225,000 224,612 0%
e. SUPPLIES 95,899 382,500 286,601 25%
f. CONTRACTUAL 170,627 1,559,100 1,388,473 11%
g. CONSTRUCTION - - - 0%
h. OTHER 186,318 681,655 495,337 27%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES 725,710$ 4,363,724$ 3,638,014$ 17%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 48,930 183,117 134,187 27%
k. TOTAL-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 774,641$ 4,546,841$ 3,772,200$ 17%
In-Kind (Non-Federal Share)261,564$ 1,136,710$ 875,146$ 23%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP #2
January 2018 Expenditures
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Mar-17 Jul-17 Oct-17
thru thru thru Actual Total YTD Total Remaining %
Jun-17 Sep-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Actual Budget Budget YTD
Expenditures
a. Salaries & Wages (Object Class 6a)
Permanent 1011 24,236 52,324 61,589 24,296 162,444 759,356 596,912 21%
Temporary 1013 - - - 2,461 2,461 100,347 97,886 2%
a. PERSONNEL (Object class 6a)24,236 52,324 61,589 26,757 164,905 859,703 694,798 19%
b. FRINGE BENEFITS (Object Class 6b)- - - -
Fringe Benefits 14,651 34,877 41,603 16,442 107,573 655,766 548,193 16%
b. FRINGE (Object Class 6b)14,651 34,877 41,603 16,442 107,573 655,766 548,193 16%
d. EQUIPMENT (Object Class 6d)
1. Office Equipment/Computer 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 1,964 - 1,982 2,000 18 99%
2. Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies - 73 3,853 - 3,926 46,000 42,074 9%
Start-Up Child and Family Serv. Supplies/classroom Supplies22,531 3,045 56,982 2,800 85,358 216,000 130,642 40%
3. Other Supplies
Computer Supplies, Software Upgrades, Comp Replacemnt- 1,724 2,650 33 4,407 12,000 7,593 37%
Health/Safety Supplies - - - - - 3,500 3,500 0%
Start-Up Health/Safety Supplies - - 102,000 102,000 0%
Miscellaneous Supplies - - 51 113 164 500 336 33%
Household Supplies - 13 35 14 63 500 437 13%
e. SUPPLIES (Object Class 6e)22,531 4,872 65,536 2,960 95,899 382,500 286,601 25%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)
1. Adm Svcs (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Temporary Contracts)- - - - - 18,000 18,000 0%
2. Health/Disabilities Services
Health Consultant - - - - - 19,500 19,500 0%
3. Training & Technical Assistance - PA11
Interaction - - - - - 10,000 10,000 0%
Josephine Lee - - 8,010 3,060 11,070 30,000 18,930 37%
UCSF Benioff 9,375 - - - 9,375 21,600 12,225 43%
4. Other Contracts
Crossroads (20 slots x12 x$500)- - - - - 120,000 120,000 0%
Martinez ECC (16 slots x12 x$500)- - - 4,000 4,000 96,000 92,000 4%
Loss of Subsidy - - - - - 194,000 194,000 0%
Child Outcome Planning and Administration (COPA/Nulinx)- - 946 - 946 3,000 2,054 32%
Enhancement EHS slots with State Child Dev. Program - - 105,530 39,705 145,235 1,047,000 901,765 14%
f. CONTRACTUAL (Object Class 6f)9,375 - 114,486 46,765 170,627 1,559,100 1,388,473 11%
h. OTHER (Object Class 6h)
1. Bldg Occupancy Costs/Rents & Leases - 217 13 15 246 36,000 35,754 1%
2. Utilities, Telephone - 78 259 16 354 5,000 4,646 7%
3. Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy - 72 27 - 99 56,300 56,201 0%
Start-Up Bldg. Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy1,627 - 76,226 87,664 165,516 377,000 211,484 44%
4. Local Travel (54 cents per mile)29 219 201 283 732 7,000 6,268 10%
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 - 425 638 235 1,299 2,500 1,201 52%
7. Publications/Advertising/Printing
Outreach/Printing - 172 254 - 426 1,000 574 43%
Recruitment Advertising (Newspaper, Brochures)- 243 - - 243 1,000 757 24%
8. Training or Staff Development
Agency Memberships (WIPFLI, Meeting Fees, NHSA, NAEYC)- - - - - 22,108 22,108 0%
Staff Trainings/Dev. Conf. Registrations/Memberships - PA116,175 6,541 1,558 1,156 15,430 60,500 45,070 26%
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 - 781 21 - 801 6,000 5,199 13%
Health and Safety Improvements - - - - - 3,000 3,000 0%
Other Operating Expenses (Facs Admin/Other admin)205 254 627 85 1,171 79,147 77,976 1%
h. OTHER (6h)8,035 9,002 79,825 89,455 186,318 681,655 495,337 27%
I. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES (6a-6h)78,827 101,464 363,039 182,380 725,710 4,363,724 3,638,014 17%
j. INDIRECT COSTS 9,679 5,899 29,157 4,196 48,930 183,117 134,187 27%
k. TOTALS - ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES 88,506 107,362 392,196 186,576 774,641 4,546,841 3,772,200 17%
Non-federal Match In-Kind - 36,300 113,319 111,946 261,564 1,136,710 875,146 23%
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
EARLY HEAD START- CC PARTNERSHIP #2
January 2018 Expenditures
A - 5
Authorized Users
C. Rand, Bureau Dir xxxx8798
Month: December 2017 K. Mason, Div Mgr xxxx2364
C. Reich, Div Mgr xxxx4959
Credit Card:Visa/U.S. Bank S. Kim, Sr. Bus. Systems Analyst xxxx1907
C. Johnson, AD xxxx0220
J. Rowley, AD xxxx2391
P. Arrington, AD xxxx3838
I. Renggenathen, AD xxxx0494
R. Radeva, PSA III xxxx1899
Corporate Acct. Number xxxx5045
Acct. code Stat. Date Card Account # Amount Program Purpose/Description
2100 12/22/17 xxxx1907 872.97 Indirect Admin Costs Office Exp
2100 12/22/17 xxxx1907 580.93 Child Care Svs Program Office Exp
2100 12/22/17 xxxx1907 53.13 EHS-Child Care Partnership Office Exp
2100 12/22/17 xxxx1907 330.35 HS Basic Grant Office Exp
2100 12/22/17 xxxx0220 154.22 HS Basic Grant Office Exp
1,991.60
2200 12/22/17 xxxx8798 11.95 Indirect Admin Costs Memberships
2200 12/22/17 xxxx8798 (11.95) Indirect Admin Costs Memberships
-
2300 12/22/17 xxxx2364 68.39 HS Basic Grant Transportation & Travel
2300 12/22/17 xxxx2364 45.59 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Transportation & Travel
2300 12/22/17 xxxx3838 2,029.62 HS Parent Services Transportation & Travel
2,143.60
2303 12/22/17 xxxx4959 406.56 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx1907 96.48 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx1907 96.48 Child Care Svs Program Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx2364 195.55 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx2364 130.37 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx0494 200.96 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx8798 1,232.14 Child Care Svs Program Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx3838 1,437.04 HS Parent Services Other Travel Employees
2303 12/22/17 xxxx1899 743.52 Indirect Admin Costs Other Travel Employees
4,539.10
2467 12/22/17 xxxx1907 697.00 CSD Liheap PGE Assistance Training & Registration
2467 12/22/17 xxxx0494 175.00 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Training & Registration
2467 12/22/17 xxxx8798 350.00 Indirect Admin Costs Training & Registration
1,222.00
2477 12/22/17 xxxx2391 1,902.96 HS Basic Grant Educational Supplies
1,902.96
2479 12/22/17 xxxx1899 225.00 Indirect Admin Costs Other Special Dpmtal Exp
225.00
2490 12/22/17 xxxx2391 34.87 Indirect Admin Costs Misc Services/Supplies
2490 12/22/17 xxxx0220 550.00 Marsh Creek Site Costs Misc Services/Supplies
584.87
Total 12,609.13
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
SUMMARY CREDIT CARD EXPENDITURE
Agency: Community Services Bureau
1 of 1
A - 5
Authorized Users
C. Rand, Bureau Dir xxxx8798
Month: January 2018 K. Mason, Div Mgr xxxx2364
C. Reich, Div Mgr xxxx4959
Credit Card:Visa/U.S. Bank S. Kim, Sr. Bus. Systems Analyst xxxx1907
C. Johnson, AD xxxx0220
J. Rowley, AD xxxx2391
P. Arrington, AD xxxx3838
I. Renggenathen, AD xxxx0494
R. Radeva, PSA III xxxx1899
Corporate Acct. Number xxxx5045
Acct. code Stat. Date Card Account # Amount Program Purpose/Description
2100 01/22/18 xxxx1907 102.00 HS Basic Grant Office Exp
2100 01/22/18 xxxx1907 94.01 Child Care Svs Program Office Exp
196.01
2102 01/22/18 xxxx8798 88.15 HS Basic Grant Books, Periodicals
2102 01/22/18 xxxx8798 6,140.72 HS Basic Grant Books, Periodicals
2102 01/22/18 xxxx8798 (173.67) HS Basic Grant Books, Periodicals
6,055.20
2300 01/22/18 xxxx4959 12.99 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Transportation & Travel
2300 01/22/18 xxxx2391 843.91 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Transportation & Travel
856.90
2303 01/22/18 xxxx4959 505.00 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx4959 2,639.76 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx1907 450.00 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx1907 450.00 Child Care Svs Program Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx2364 0.06 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx2364 0.04 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx8798 289.72 Child Care Svs Program Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx8798 328.80 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx2391 82.79 HS Basic Grant Other Travel Employees
2303 01/22/18 xxxx2391 212.56 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Other Travel Employees
4,958.73
2467 01/22/18 xxxx4959 515.00 HS Basic Grant Training & Registration
2467 01/22/18 xxxx4959 53.03 Head Start T & TA Training & Registration
2467 01/22/18 xxxx2364 4,880.00 HS Basic Grant Training & Registration
2467 01/22/18 xxxx0494 150.00 EHS-Child Care Partnership #2 Training & Registration
2467 01/22/18 xxxx8798 65.00 Child Care Svs Program Training & Registration
2467 01/22/18 xxxx2391 2,145.00 HS Basic Grant Training & Registration
7,808.03
2477 01/22/18 xxxx0494 26.86 Brookside Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 01/22/18 xxxx3838 436.96 GM III Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 01/22/18 xxxx3838 287.40 Balboa Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 01/22/18 xxxx2391 260.74 HS Basic Grant Educational Supplies
2477 01/22/18 xxxx0220 124.53 Riverview Site Costs Educational Supplies
2477 01/22/18 xxxx0220 1,359.81 HS Parent Services Educational Supplies
2,496.30
2479 01/22/18 xxxx2391 150.00 Indirect Admin Costs Other Special Dpmtal Exp
150.00
2490 01/22/18 xxxx0494 38.63 Child Nutrition Food Services Misc Services/Supplies
38.63
Total 22,559.80
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
SUMMARY CREDIT CARD EXPENDITURE
Agency: Community Services Bureau
1 of 1
2017-2018 Ongoing Monitoring Report
Period 1 Semi-Annual Summary Report (August-December)-Final
February 2018
Community Services Bureau
Monitoring Report Summary
February 2018
Description: Community Services Bureau implements a process of ongoing monitoring of its operations and
services that includes: (1) using measures, tools, or procedures to implement the system of ongoing
monitoring; (2) assigning staff and consultants to the ongoing monitoring of each service ; (3) collecting,
analyzing and reporting on the program’s progress towards its own goals for quality; and (4) following-up on
and correcting any weaknesses identified through ongoing monitoring.
This summary report reflects the compiled results of the monitoring conducted for the period of August 2017
through December 2017.
Summary of Monitoring Activities:
Monitoring was conducted for directly operated CSB centers, partner agency centers, and the Delegate
Agency, First Baptist Head Start. This report highlights the monitoring results in the areas of Center
Monitoring, Need and Eligibility, Comprehensive Services, Education, and Classroom Assessment Scoring
System (CLASS) for preschool classrooms.
Data sources utilized by the team included: child and family files, classroom observations, CLOUDS database
reports, and parent and staff interviews.
671 child and family files reviewed
16 classrooms sampled for center monitoring
62 directly operated, partner and delegate agency infant, toddler, and preschool classroom
environments observed
31 classrooms received CLASS Observations completed between November-December
2017-2018 Ongoing Monitoring Report
Period 1 Semi-Annual Summary Report (August-December)-Final
February 2018
Center Monitoring
Top 3 Strengths:
Head counts are completed, current and accurate; counts in binder are complete.
Surveillance monitor shows clear, unobstructed views of classrooms, entrances and playgrounds.
All staff and children in attendance are signed into CLOUDS
Areas Needing Improvement:
Current emergency cards are readily available in one place.
Toothbrushes are sorted in covered holders, not touching each other and are handled in a
sanitary manner.
Required emergency drills are conducted monthly.
Corrective Actions:
Corrective actions were taken and validated.
NEED AND ELIGIBILITY
Top 3 Strengths:
Child and Family Files are locked to ensure confidentiality.
Child meets eligibility criteria established by the funding source(s).
Files are organized in accordance with cover sheets.
Areas Needing Improvement:
Income eligibility is current, correct, verified and matches CLOUDS.
Admission Agreement is complete, signed, updated, and hours match CLOUDS, (S) NOA, and CD
9600/9600S.
Eligible income snapshot in CLOUDS reflects income and family size.
Corrective Actions:
Corrective actions were taken and validated.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
Top 3 Strengths:
Copy of the goals and objectives of IEP/IFSP is provided to the teacher.
Positive Guidance Policy Step Letter to Parents (CSB521), and Positive Guidance Plan (CSB134B)
are followed and in file.
All subsequent sensory screenings for returning children are completed per the EPSDT Schedule.
Areas Needing Improvement:
Ensure up-to-date child health status. Health Examination - Well Child Check (CSB207) is current,
completed, signed, date stamped with the date received/reviewed and entered in CLOUDS.
CLOUDS Health History including the consents section is completed.
(F, P/S) Dental exam is current, completed, signed, date stamped with the date received/reviewed
and entered in CLOUDS.
Corrective Actions:
Corrective actions were taken and validated.
2017-2018 Ongoing Monitoring Report
Period 1 Semi-Annual Summary Report (August-December)-Final
February 2018
EDUCATION FILE
Top 3 Strengths:
Education referrals, family meetings, and re-screenings are documented in file and CLOUDS.
Kindergarten Transition Meeting, if applicable.
Toddler Transition Plan: IFSP information is included
Areas Needing Improvement:
ASQ-3 Screening is conducted for newly enrolled children only within 45 days and form is
completed, scored, signed, and in file and CLOUDS.
(ASQ-SE) is conducted for newly enrolled children within 45 days during home visit with parent
and completed in file and on CLOUDS.
Initial Home Visit completed and in file. (First 45 Days)
Corrective Actions:
Corrective actions were taken and validated.
FCC ENVIRONMENT & EDUCATION
Top 3 Strengths:
All areas under Learning Environment/Room Organization
All areas under Outdoor Area
All areas under Provider-Child Interactions
Areas Needing Improvement:
Child individualization is evident on lesson plans.
Health, safety, nutrition social environment and mental health activities and discussions are
reflected on the weekly lesson plans.
Language and literacy, math, art, science, writing, music and movement, gross motor, and fine
motor activities are reflected on the lesson plan.
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
Top 3 Strengths:
Personal Care Routines: Greeting/Departing
Interaction: General supervision of children
Program Structure: Provisions for children with disabilities
Areas Needing Improvement:
Space and Furnishing: Child-related display
Personal Care Routines: Health practices
Language Reasoning: Using language to develop reasoning skills.
Corrective Actions:
Corrective action plans were developed and validated.
INFANT/TODDLER EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
Top 3 Strengths:
Space and Furnishing: Indoor Space
Listening and Talking: Helping children use language
Program Structure: Provisions for children with disabilities
Areas Needing Improvement:
Interaction: Discipline
Corrective Actions:
Corrective action plans were developed and validated.
CLASS
2017-2018 Ongoing Monitoring Report
Period 1 Semi-Annual Summary Report (August-December)-Final
February 2018
Domain CSB Average Score CSB Threshold Federal Threshold
Based on lowest 10% of CLASS
Scores of programs reviewed
in 2017.
Emotional Support 6.50 6 5.7024
Classroom Organization 6.17 6 5.3264
Instructional Support 3.25 3 2.3095
CSB average scores exceed current Designation Renewal System threshold.
CAO Monthly Report
CSBG and Weatherization Programs
Year-to-Date Expenditures
As of January 31, 2018
1.2017 LIHEAP WX
Contract # 17B-3005
Term: Oct. 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Amount: WX $ 963,937
Total Contract 963,937$
Expenditures (767,889)
Balance 196,048$
Expended 80%
2.2017 LIHEAP ECIP/EHA 16
Contract # 17B-3005
Term: Oct. 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Amount: EHA 16 $ 1,034,329
Total Contract 1,034,329$
Expenditures (956,028)
Balance 78,301$
Expended 92%
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 (766,366)
Balance 80,113$
Expended 91%
fldr/fn:CAO Monthly Reports/WX YTD Exp-CAO Mo Rprt 1-2018
February 2018 – COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU PRESCHOOL MENU
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
February 2nd
1
BREAKFAST
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
⅓ c. CHEERIOS
LUNCH
Baja Bean Taco
⅜ c. KIDNEY BEANS & PINTO BEANS
⅛ c. SHREDDED LETTUCE
⅛ c. SALSA
¼ c. FRESH KIWI
1 ea. CORN TORTILLA
PM SNACK
½ c. DICED PEACHES
1 ea. MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICK
2
BREAKFAST
½ c. UNSWEETNED APPLESAUCE
½ sl. WHOLE WHEAT CINNAMON BREAD
LUNCH
1 oz. Roasted Turkey
½ oz. SWISS CHEESE
MAYO & MUSTARD DRESSING
¼ c. GREEN LEAF LETTUCE & TOMATO SLICE
¼ c. MANGO CHUNKS
1 sl. WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
PM SNACK
1 ea. HARD BOILED EGG
½ c. FRESH ORANGE
5
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH APPLE
⅓ c. KIX CEREAL
LUNCH
⅜ c. Cuban Black Bean
¼ c. BABY CARROTS (no dressing)
¼ c. FRESH KIWI
6 ea. WHOLE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
PM SNACK
1 pkg. GOLDFISH CRACKERS
½ c. 1% LOW-FAT MILK
6
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH TANGERINE
⅓ c. CORN CHEX CEREAL
LUNCH
⅔ c.*Ground Turkey & Spanish Rice
(ground turkey, tomatoes, green pepper, onion)
¼ c. FRESH PEAR
PM SNACK
½ c. FRESH APPLE
1 ea. CHEDDAR CHEESE STICK
7
BREAKFAST
½ c. MANGO CHUNKS
½ ea. WHOLE WHEAT BAGEL/CREAM CHEESE
LUNCH
¾ c.*Beef Vegetable Stew
(beef cubes, sliced carrots, green peas, potatoes)
¼ c. FRESH ORANGE HALVE
½ ea. WHOLE WHEAT ROLL
PM SNACK
2 pkgs. RITZ CRACKERS
1 tbsp. SUNBUTTER
8
BREAKFAST
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
¼ c. CINNAMON OATMEAL & RAISINS
LUNCH
⅜ c. Pinto Beans
¼ c. RAINBOW COLESLAW
¼ c. FRESH APPLE
1 sq. HOMEMADE MEXICALI CORNBREAD
PM SNACK
½ c. SALSA(PICO DE GALLO)
6 ea. WHOLE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
9 BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH ORANGE
⅓ c. RICE CHEX CEREAL
LUNCH
1 ½ ozs. TUNA SALAD
(tuna, eggs, mayo, relish, celery, onions)
¼ c. SPRING SALAD MIX/ITALIAN DRESSING
¼ c FRESH KIWI
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
12
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH PEAR
⅓ c. BRAN CEREAL
LUNCH
*Veggie Wrap
¼ c. LEAFY SALAD GREENS & SHREDDED CARROTS
½ oz. SHREDDED CHEESE
1 ea. HARD BOILED EGG
¼ c. FRESH TANGERINE
1 ea. WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA
PM SNACK
2 pkgs. WHOLE WHEAT CRACKERS/HUMMUS
½ c. 1% LOW-FAT MILK
13
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH ORANGE
⅓ c. RICE CHEX CEREAL
LUNCH
1 ½ oz. Sloppy Joe
¼ c. MEXICALI CORN
¼ c. FRESH APPLE SLICES
½ ea. WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER BUN
PM SNACK
1 pkg. ANIMAL CRACKERS
½ c. 1% LOW-FAT MILK
14
BREAKFAST
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
⅓ c. KIX CEREAL
LUNCH
½ c. Red Pozole Soup
(diced chicken, tomato paste, hominy)
¼ c. SHREDDED CABBAGE & CILANTRO
¼ c. MANGO CHUNKS
6 ea. WHOLE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
PM SNACK
1 ea. SOFT PRETZEL STICK
½ c. CUCUMBER & CARROT STICKS/RANCH DRESSING
15
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH ORANGE
½ sl. WHOLE WHEAT CINNAMON BREAD
LUNCH
⅜ c. Hoppin’ John Blackeye Peas
¼ c. COLLARD GREENS
¼ c. FRESH PEAR
1 sq. HOMEMADE CORNBREAD SQUARE
PM SNACK
½ c. PINEAPPLE TIDBITS
⅛ c. COTTAGE CHEESE
16
BREAKFAST
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
⅓ c. CHEERIOS
LUNCH
½ c. *Chinese Chicken Salad
(diced chicken, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots ,
scallions, chow mein noodles )
¼ c. FRESH TANGERINE
½ ea. WHOLE WHEAT ROLL
PM SNACK
½ c. FRESH APPLE
1 tbsp. SUNBUTTER
19
20
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH ORANGE
⅓ c. CORN CHEX CEREAL
LUNCH
¾ c. *Vegetable Chili
(kidney beans, tomatoes, bulgur wheat, yogurt, &
cheddar cheese)
¼ c. FRESH KIWI
2 pkgs. WHEAT CRACKERS
PM SNACK
⅓ c. FRIENDS TRAIL MIX
(kix, cheerios, corn chex, raisins, pretzels, and
dried apricots)
½ c. 1% LOW-FAT MILK
21
BREAKFAST
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
⅓ c. CORNFLAKES
LUNCH
½ c.*Turkey Spaghetti Casserole
(ground turkey, tomato paste, onions with
whole wheat spaghetti)
¼ c. FRESH APPLE
PM SNACK
½ c. FRESH BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER/RANCH DIP
6 ea. WHEAT THIN CRACKERS
22
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH KIWI
½ ea. ENGLISH MUFFIN WITH SUNBUTTER & JELLY
LUNCH
1 ea. *Mexican Pizza
(refried beans, tomato paste, chunky salsa)
½ oz. SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE
¼ c. MANGO CHUNKS
1 ea. WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA
PM SNACK – ANTS ON A LOG
2 tbsps. SUNBUTTER
¼ c. CELERY STICKS
1 tbsp. RAISINS
½ c. 1% LOW-FAT MILK
23
BREAKFAST
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
⅓ c. RICE CHEX CEREAL
LUNCH
1 oz. Turkey Ham & ½ oz. Swiss Cheese
MAYO & MUSTARD DRESSING
¼ c. GREEN LEAF LETTUCE & TOMATO SLICE
¼ c. FRESH TANGERINE
1 sl. WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
PM SNACK
¼ c. LOW-FAT PLAIN YOGURT
½ c. MIXED FRUIT
26
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH ORANGE
⅓ c. RICE CHEX CEREAL
LUNCH
½ c. Vegetarian Beans
½ ea. TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICH
¼ c. SPRING SALAD MIX/ITALIAN DRESSING
¼ c. FRESH APPLE
PM SNACK
2 pkgs. RITZ CRACKERS
½ c. 1% LOW-FAT MILK
27
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH KIWI
⅓ c. BRAN CEREAL
LUNCH
1 ½ ozs. Filipino Adobo
(beef stew meat, soy sauce, vinegar)
¼ c. FRESH BROCCOLI FLORETS/RANCH DRESSING
¼ c. FRESH TANGERINE
¼ c. BROWN RICE
PM SNACK
1 ea. FRESH BANANA
1 tbsp. SUNBUTTER
28
BREAKFAST
½ c. FRESH APPLE
½ ea. WHOLE WHEAT BAGEL/CREAM CHEESE
LUNCH
1 serv. Chicken Chilaquiles With
Whole Grain Corn Tortilla Chips
¼ c. GREEN SALAD/ITALIAN DRESSING
¼ c. FRESH PEAR
PM SNACK
½ c. TROPIC AL FRUIT SALAD
1 pkg. GRAHAM CRACKERS
ALL BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVED WITH
1% LOW-FAT MILK
*Indicates vegetable included in main
dish
WATER IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT
THE DAY
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. ACCEPT the annual progress report by the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) on
implementation of the Contra Costa County General Plan 2005-2020, as required under California
Government Code Section 65400.
2. DIRECT DCD staff to forward the General Plan annual progress report to the Governor's Office of
Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD), as required under California Government Code Section 65400.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. The report on the County's progress in implementing its General Plan is
funded 100% from the Land Development Fund, FY 2017/2018.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code Section 65400 requires the planning agency for certain cities and all 58
counties to submit an annual report to their legislative body (city council or board of supervisors,
respectively), OPR, and HCD on the status of their General Plan and progress on its implementation. The
annual report provides the local legislative body with information regarding the status of its General Plan
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Will Nelson, (925)
674-7791
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 81
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Annual Update on Implementation of the County General Plan
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and gives OPR the opportunity to identify statewide trends in land use decision making, including how
local planning and development activities relate to statewide planning goals and policies. Additionally, it
enables OPR to track progress on a local jurisdiction's General Plan in terms of its comprehensiveness
and consistency with the current OPR General Plan Guidelines and other State mandates.
There is no standardized form or format for preparation of the General Plan annual progress report. OPR
leaves it up to each jurisdiction to determine which locally-relevant issues are important to include, but
they do suggest general content to cover within the report. The attached report covering calendar year
2017 follows the general guidance of OPR in terms of content.
Staff notes that under a separate section of the Government Code, all local jurisdictions are required to
submit a report to HCD on certain housing information, including the jurisdiction's progress in meeting
its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to development
of housing. On March 27, 2018, the Board is scheduled to consider accepting the County's General Plan
Housing Element implementation report for 2017. Information in that report is incorporated into the
attached General Plan annual progress report.
Staff calls to the Board's attention the County's progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs.
Current data indicates that through calendar year 2017, the third year of the current eight-year Housing
Element cycle, the County has issued building permits for 62.6 percent of its allocated share of the
region's housing needs. While the County has already made significant progress in achieving gross
housing production goals, production of new housing units available to households in the low- and very
low-income categories continues to stagnate. In 2017, the County issued three permits for new units
available to low- and very low-income households. Through the first three years of the current housing
cycle only 11 such permits have been issued, constituting 1.2 percent of the total building permits issued
for new units.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
State law requires DCD to submit this report to the Board of Supervisors prior to submitting it to OPR
and HCD. The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the Board of Supervisors on General Plan
implementation.
ATTACHMENTS
General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2017
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
2017 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Submitted to:
Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County
March 27, 2018
Prepared by:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE OF ANNUAL REPORT…………………………………………1
II. GENERAL PLAN STATUS AND IMPLEMENTATION………………………………………..1
A. GENERAL PLAN BACKGROUND………………………………………………………….1
B. ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, CALENDAR YEAR 2017……………..2
C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO
GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION INITIATED IN 2017……………………...……...3
D. COMPLIANCE WITH OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR)
GENERAL PLAN GUIDELINES AND ASSOCIATED DIRECTIVES……………………3
III. HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND PROGRESS IN MEETING
SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS……………………………………………………4
A. SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEED…………………………………………………4
B. HOUSING PRODUCTION………………………………………………………....…………5
C. BARRIERS TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ACTIVITY IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017……………………………………………………..6
IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND WORK ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GENERAL
PLAN IMPLEMENATION FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2018 AND 2019……………..………7
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I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE OF ANNUAL REPORT
Purpose of this report is to comply with California Government Code section 65400(b)(1),
which mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative bodies an annual
report on the status of their General Plan and progress in its implementation. A copy of this
report will, as required under the statute, be provided to the Governor’s Office of Planning
and Research (OPR) and California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). The County will provide a separate report to HCD in fulfillment of a statutory
requirement to report certain housing information, including the County’s progress in
meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental
constraints to maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, as defined in
Government Code sections 65584 and 65583.
In compliance with Government Code Section 65400(b)(1), this General Plan Annual
Progress covering calendar year 2017 has been prepared for the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors’ consideration and acceptance. This report:
1. Summarizes the status of the Contra Costa County General Plan and describes steps
taken to implement General Plan policies in 2017;
2. Provides a summary of General Plan Amendments (GPAs) adopted by the Board of
Supervisors in 2017;
3. Describes Housing Element implementation pursuant to Government Code sections
65584 and 65583(c)(3); and
4. Concludes with a discussion on goals, objectives, and work activities related to General
Plan implementation for calendar years 2018 and 2019.
II. GENERAL PLAN STATUS AND IMPLEMENTATION
A. GENERAL PLAN BACKGROUND
The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is a
division of the planning agency for the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County and is
responsible for proper preparation and administration of the County General Plan (County
Ordinance Code section 26-2.808[1]). The Board of Supervisors adopted a comprehensive
General Plan in January 1991 following an extensive public outreach and participation
process initiated in 1986. This updated General Plan superseded the County’s prior
General Plan (and each of the previously adopted elements), and consolidated several
area-specific General Plans into one comprehensive document.
The General Plan was re-adopted by the Board of Supervisors in July 1996 to consolidate
General Plan Amendments approved between 1991 to 1995 and correct minor errors and
omissions discovered in the original 1991 General Plan text. This reconsolidated General
Plan covered the period from 1995 through 2010. The General Plan was re-adopted again
in January 2005 to consolidate General Plan Amendments adopted between 1995 and
2004, revise text and maps to reflect the 1999 incorporation of the City of Oakley (formerly
an unincorporated community covered under the County General Plan), and incorporate
the 2001 Housing Element update. The second County General Plan “reconsolidation”
covers the period from 2005 through 2020.
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Government Code section 65302 specifies the seven mandatory General Plan elements.
Each mandatory element of the County General Plan was prepared or updated in
compliance with the State of California General Plan Guidelines published by OPR. Local
jurisdictions may also include optional elements as they see fit. The County General Plan
includes two such elements. Table 1 indicates the status of each General Plan element,
including the year it was originally adopted and the year it was most recently revised.
TABLE 1: STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
Element First Adopted Last Revised
Land Use 1963 2005
Transportation/Circulation 1963 2005
Housing 1970 2014
Conservation 1973 2005
Open Space 1973 2005
Safety 1975 2005
Noise 1975 2005
Growth Management (optional) 1991 2005
Public Facilities/Services (optional) 1972 2005
B. ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Pursuant to Government Code section 65358(b), the County may amend the mandatory
General Plan elements up to four times per calendar year. However, each amendment may
include more than one change to the General Plan. DCD refers to amendments to the
mandatory elements as “consolidated” because each may consolidate multiple changes in
one action. The Board of Supervisors, acting in its capacity as the legislative body for the
unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County, adopted four amendments to the County
General Plan during calendar year 2017, which are summarized as follows:
1st Consolidated General Plan Amendment
Saranap Village Mixed-Use Project (County File GP#13-0003): Amended the Land Use
Element Map, Transportation and Circulation Element text, and Roadway Network Map
to allow a mixed-use infill project consisting of 198 multi-family units and approximately
22,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving commercial uses. Adopted by the Board of
Supervisors on August 15, 2017. Initiated by the private sector.
2nd Consolidated General Plan Amendment
Olympic Boulevard Five-Lot Subdivision (County File GP#15-0002): Amended the Land
Use Element Map to increase the allowed density at an infill site. Adopted by the Board
of Supervisors on December 5, 2017. Initiated by the private sector.
3rd Consolidated General Plan Amendment
Land Use Element Map Update (County File #GP17-0005): Amended the Land Use
Element Map to reflect land acquisitions and use by public agencies. Adopted by the
Board of Supervisors on December 19, 2017. Initiated by the County.
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Commercial Solar Energy Amendment (County File #GP17-0006): Amended the text of
the Land Use Element to allow commercial/distribution-scale solar energy generating
facilities in areas designated Commercial, Light Industry, and Heavy Industry on the
Land Use Element Map. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 19, 2017.
Initiated by the County.
C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GENERAL
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION INITIATED IN 2017
Proposals to amend the General Plan, whether submitted from the private sector or
County-initiated, must be preliminarily reviewed by the Board of Supervisors before DCD
may begin the full GPA process. In 2017 the Board of Supervisors preliminarily reviewed
the following proposals:
Bixler Road Mini-Storage GPA (County File GP#17-0001): A request to amend the
Land Use Element Map to redesignate a 6.6-acre site from Office to Commercial to
allow development of a mini-storage facility. Initiated by the private sector.
Discovery Bay Mixed-Use GPA (County File: GP#17-0003): A request to amend the
Land Use Element Map to redesignate a 7.2-acre infill site from Commercial to Multiple-
Family Residential – Medium Density to allow development of a multi-family residential
project. Initiated by the private sector.
D. COMPLIANCE WITH OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH GENERAL PLAN
GUIDELINES AND ASSOCIATED DIRECTIVES
Government Code section 65400 requires jurisdictions to discuss the degree to which the
adopted General Plan complies with the General Plan Guidelines. The Guidelines provide a
definitive interpretation of State statutes and case law as they relate to the General Plan.
Additionally, the Guidelines outline the general framework for preparation and revision of a
General Plan, Attorney General Opinions, and the relationship of the General Plan to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Guidelines are
advisory in nature rather than prescriptive, and thereby preserve opportunities for a local
jurisdiction to address contemporary planning topics in a locally appropriate manner. DCD
staff has determined that the County General Plan is consistent with the 2003 version of
the Guidelines.
OPR issued a comprehensive update to the Guidelines in August 2017. This new version
includes topics and issues not currently addressed in the County General Plan, such as
climate change, environmental justice, and community health. The County will address
these and other topics as part of the upcoming General Plan update (see discussion
below).
In addition to the General Plan Guidelines, OPR has issued other advisories and guidance
related to State planning law requirements for cities and counties. DCD has endeavored to
incorporate these advisories into the County’s planning process. For example, in November
2005 OPR issued a supplement to the Guidelines providing advisory guidance on the
process for consulting with California Native American tribes during adoption or
amendment of local General Plans or Specific Plans in order to protect Traditional Tribal
Cultural Places (also known as SB 18 Tribal Consultation). DCD has established a protocol
for SB 18 Tribal Consultation on General Plan Amendments and Specific Plans in
accordance with the November 2005 guidance.
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In December 2010 OPR provided guidance on amending circulation elements in response
to AB 1358 (Leno), The California Complete Streets Act, which requires cities and counties
to plan for development of multi-modal transportation networks. In 2008, the Board of
Supervisors amended the Land Use, Transportation and Circulation, and Open Space
Elements of the General Plan to include language supporting the Complete Streets
philosophy. Then in July 2016 the Board adopted the Complete Streets Policy of Contra
Costa County, which builds upon the 2008 amendments. Pursuant to AB 1358, Complete
Streets/multi-modal transportation planning will be fully integrated into the Transportation
and Circulation Element upon its next substantial revision, which is anticipated to occur in
2020 (see below).
In May 2015 OPR issued a technical advisory on fire hazard planning which among other
things, provides guidance on amending safety elements pursuant to SB 1241 (Kehoe).
DCD is in the process of amending the County General Plan Safety Element to comply with
SB 1241 (see below).
OPR has also worked to improve communication and encourage collaboration between
local governments and the United States military on land use planning and development
issues in response to passage in 2002 of SB 1468 (Knight) and SB 1462 (Kuehl) in 2004.
DCD has established a protocol to determine whether notification to the U.S. military is
necessary if a project is located within 1,000 feet of a military installation or within special
airspace as defined in the Public Resources Code section 21098. DCD uses the California
Military Land Use Compatibility Analyst, which was prepared by the State Resources
Agency in conjunction with OPR to help cities and counties find the location of military
installations and training facilities within their jurisdiction and to determine whether a project
triggers notification to the U.S. military.
III. HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTION AND PROGRESS IN MEETING SHARE OF
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
The County General Plan Housing Element was preliminarily approved by the Board of
Supervisors in 1970, approximately one year after State law established the element as
one of the mandatory General Plan elements. The Housing Element was formally adopted
by the Board in December 1980 following new mandates established in the mid-1970s, and
has been updated several times as part of the mandated cycle of Housing Element updates
adopted by the State Legislature beginning in 1985. The current Housing Element, which
was certified by HCD on March 11, 2015, sets forth the County’s housing goals, objectives,
policies, and implementation measures.
The attached tables listed as A, A3, B, and C are from Contra Costa County’s Annual
Housing Element Progress Report for 2017. These tables contain detailed information
pertaining to progress and implementation activities for the 5th Cycle Housing Element
planning period, which began January 31, 2015, and ends in 2023.
A. SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEED
Table 2 summarizes the County’s share of projected regional housing needs in the San
Francisco Bay Area over the 5th Cycle Housing Element planning period.
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TABLE 2: SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
by Income Category for San Francisco Bay Area and Contra Costa County, 2015-2023
State Affordability -
Income Category
SF Bay Area
Total RHNA
Contra Costa County RHNA
Unincorporated + Cities Unincorporated only
Very-Low Income 46,680 5,264 374
Low Income 28,940 3,086 218
Moderate Income 33,420 3,496 243
Above-Moderate Income 78,950 8,784 532
TOTAL Housing Need 187,990 20,630 1,367
The RHNA for the 5th Cycle was adopted by the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG) in July 2013.1
B. HOUSING PRODUCTION
Table 3 provides a breakdown by income level of the County’s housing production for 2017
along with a running total for the current Housing Element cycle.
TABLE 3: UNIT COUNT - UNINCORPORATED COUNTY HOUSING PRODUCTION
Income Level RHNA by
Income Level
Units Built
in 2017
(Percentage)2
Total 5th Cycle
Units Built
(Percentage)3
Total
Remaining
RHNA Units
Very-Low Deed Restricted 374 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%) 374 Non-Restricted 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Low Deed Restricted 218 3 (0.01%) 3 (0.01%) 207 Non-Restricted 0 (0.0%) 8 (0.03%)
Moderate 243 31 (12.7%) 124 (51.0%) 119
Above-Moderate 532 244 (45.9%) 721 (135.5%) 0
TOTAL 1,367 278 (20.3%) 856 (62.6%) 700
The County issued 278 permits for new residential units in 2017, equaling 20.3 percent of
the entire eight-year 5th Cycle RHNA. This represents a 3.6 percent annual increase from
2016. Through 2017, the third year of the 5th Cycle, the County has issued permits for 62.6
percent of its RHNA share and has already exceeded its share of above-moderate income
units. The County is on pace to exceed its share of moderate-income units as well.
However, only 3 permits were issued in 2017 for units which would be affordable to very
low- or low-income households (income at 51 to 80 percent of the area median income
[AMI] for Contra Costa County). While the County is well on its way toward meeting its total
1 Source: ABAG Website, Regional Housing Need Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area: 2014-2022
2 Indicates percentage of units constructed during the current reporting year relative to the total RHNA for each income
category.
3 Indicates cumulative percentage of units constructed for the 5th Cycle relative to the total RHNA for each income category.
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RHNA share, 84.2 percent of new housing production has been in the above-moderate
income category and less than 1 percent has been in the very-low and low-income
categories.
C. BARRIERS TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ACTIVITY IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Market factors such as the high cost of land suitable for residential development and high
construction costs continue to be the most significant constraints on development of
affordable housing in Contra Costa County. The County attempts to counter these factors
with strategies and subsidy programs, which are identified in the General Plan Housing
Element, aimed at developing affordable rental housing and expanding homeownership
opportunities. The key funding sources the County utilizes include Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Emergency
Solutions Grant Funds, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Mental
Health Services Act, Housing Successor (former Redevelopment Set-Aside) Funds, bond
financing, Mortgage Credit Certificates, low-income housing tax credits, and Section 8
Assistance.
Table C, attached, briefly outlines the housing programs contained in the Housing Element
and describes their 2017 performance. Some notable County actions include:
Issuing $146.79 million in tax-exempt bonds for construction of 376 new units in the
unincorporated community of North Richmond and cities of El Cerrito and Richmond.
Issuing $19.50 million in tax-exempt bonds for rehabilitation of 114 units in the
unincorporated community of Bay Point and City of Concord.
Providing $625,000 in HOME funds to support rehabilitation of a 14-unit apartment
complex in the community of Bay Point.
Issuing $100,000 in CDBG funds for an 82-unit senior housing project in the City of
Pleasant Hill.
Weatherizing 348 residential units (273 extremely-low income and 75 very-low income).
Providing 24 Mortgage Credit Certificates worth $1.89 million for first-time homebuyers.
Approving a 193-unit apartment project in the community of Bay Point, which included a
density bonus.
Issuing 28 building permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Amending the ADU Ordinance to streamline approval of internal conversions.
Adopting the Farmworker Housing Ordinance.
A barrier to affordable housing also exists in the form of discrimination. Contra Costa
County affirmatively furthers fair housing through the ongoing support of fair housing
counseling, education, and outreach activities. In addition, all housing projects funded by
the County are required to undertake broad marketing activities in a manner consistent with
federal and State fair housing laws, including outreach to underserved populations. The
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in
2010 and updated April 2017.
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IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND WORK ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GENERAL PL AN
IMPLEMENTION FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2018 AND 2019
In 2018 and 2019 DCD will continue a significant work effort associated with General Plan
implementation in response to the following State mandates:
Safety Element
Fire Hazard Severity Map – As required under SB 1241, the Fire Hazard Severity Map in
the Safety Element will be updated to reflect new mapping by the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) of wildland fire hazards and risks, and to identify
State responsibility areas and very-high fire hazard severity zones in Contra Costa County.
Accordingly, the Safety Element’s goals, policies, and implementation measures related to
wildland fire hazards will be reviewed and updated, as necessary.
Land Use Element
Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities – SB 244 (Wolk, 2011) requires cities and
counties to address the infrastructure and service needs of unincorporated disadvantaged
communities (DUCs) in their respective General Plans. DUCs are defined under SB 244 as:
Containing 10 or more dwelling units in close proximity to one another;
Within a city Sphere of Influence (SOI), or is an island surrounded by a city, or is
geographically isolated and has existed for more than 50 years; and,
Having a median household income that is 80 percent or less than the statewide
median household income.
SB 244 requires that the Land Use Element be updated to identify DUCs and analyze the
water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, and structural fire protection deficiencies and
needs for each. Funding alternatives for extension of services to the DUCs must also be
identified.
General Plan Update
The term of the County General Plan extends through calendar year 2020. In December
2017, the Board of Supervisors formally directed DCD staff to begin an update of the
General Plan and provided direction regarding the document’s content. Among other
improvements, the updated General Plan will address economic development, community
health, climate change, and environmental justice; include a fully rewritten Transportation
and Circulation Element to address SB 743; and incorporate the most recent version of
numerous planning documents such as Plan Bay Area 2040, the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District’s 2017 Clean Air Plan, the Delta Protection Commission's updated
Land Use and Resource Management Plan for the Primary Zone of the Delta, the Contra
Costa County Community Climate Action Plan, and the Contra Costa County Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Work on the General Plan update will begin in earnest in 2018 and extend
through 2020.
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List of Attachments (Tables taken from 2017 Housing Element Progress Report to HCD)
Table A: Annual Building Activity Report Summary – New Construction of Very Low-, Low-,
and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
Table A3: Annual Building Activity Report for Above Moderate-Income Units (not including
those units reported on Table A)
Table B: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Table C: Program Implementation Status
Driftwood EstatesSFOwner03044470DB(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A331244(10) Total by Income Table A/A30331244(11) Total Extremely Low-IncomeUnits*0-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodAffordability by Household IncomesVery Low-IncomeProject Identifier(may be APN No., project name or address)Unit CategoryNote below the number of units determined to be affordable without financial or deed restrictions and attach an explanation how the jurisdiction determined the units were affordable. Refer to instructions.8Housing without Financial Assistanceor Deed Restrictions4Table A5aHousing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions67Housing Development Information53Low-IncomeModerate-IncomeAboveModerate-IncomeTotal Unitsper Project1TenureR=RenterO=Owner2Deed RestrictedUnitsEst. # Infill Units*See InstructionsSee InstructionsAssistance Programs for Each DevelopmentAnnual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily ProjectsCONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/2017* Note: These fields are voluntary
-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting Period6. TotalNo. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate1. Single FamilyNo. of Units Permitted for Moderate 2. 2 - 4 Units 3. 5+ Units7. Number of infill units*5. Mobile HomesAnnual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units(not including those units reported on Table A) 4. Second UnitTable A3* Note: This field is voluntaryCONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/201700028331020000002000
-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodYear8Year7Year5Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ► Year1Total Units to Date (all years)LowNon-Restricted Very LowDeed RestrictedNon-RestrictedYear4Note: units serving extremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.Total Units ► ► ► Deed Restricted Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of the RHNA allocation period. See Example.Year3 Above Moderate ModerateYear2 Permitted Units Issued by AffordabilityRHNA Allocation by Income LevelTotal Remaining RHNAby Income LevelYear9Year6Total RHNA by COG.Enter allocation number:Income LevelTable B CONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/201737400000000000000000003742180800300000000000001120724365283100000012411953227620124400000-72101367349229278000000856700
Review of Zoning & Subdivision OrdinancePeriodically review subdivision ordinanceto ensure it does not unduly constrainhousing development.Revise zoning code to allow emergencyshelters by right, single room occupancyhousing, transitional and permanentsupportive housing, and agriculturalworker housing.OngoingThe agricultural worker housing, permanent supportive housing, andtransitional housing zoning ordinances were adopted on September 19, 2017. Coordinated County Department Review ofDevelopment ApplicationsExpedite application review through abetter coordinated process with otherCounty departmentsOngoingThe County strives to coordinate and reach-out to other County departmentsand agencies when processing new applications. Anti-Discrimination ProgramPromote fair housing.Completeupdate to theAI afterpromulgationof newregulationsThe Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) was adopted by the Board ofSupervisors on May 25, 2010. An update to the AI was completed April 12,2017. The County is currently working on a County-wide Assessment of FairHousing report and has entered into contract with a consultant to prepare thisdocument. -ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodProgram Description(By Housing Element Program Names)Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.Name of Program ObjectiveTimeframein H.E.Status of Program ImplementationProgram Implementation StatusTable CCONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/2017
Residential Displacement ProgramLimit number of households beingdisplaced or relocated because of Countysponsored programs or projects.OngoingThere are no updates to report this period within the unincorporated County. Residential Energy Conservation ProgramParticipate in Bay Area regional efforts toreduce energy consumption.OngoingSolar permits for roof-mounted residential PV systems are available on-lineunder the Application and Permit Center web page. Instructions for in-personand on-line submittal for expedited review is posted on the County's web page.The number of solar permits issued is 1,515. The County also participates inBayREN a regional energy network, which is a collaboration of the ninecounties that make up the San Francisco Bay Area. This program is led by theAssociation of Bay Area Governments, and is an incentive and rebate programfor owners and property managers for Homeowner's Associations for single-family and multi-family units for energy efficiency retrofits. There were 482upgrades County-wide, with 27 upgrades in the unincorporated County. Neighborhood Preservation ProgramImprove the quality of existing housing &neighborhoods.OngoingThere were seven homes within the unincorporated county that wererehabilitated. Of those seven projects, two households were extremely lowincome (30% AMI), one household was very low-income (50% AMI), and twohouseholds were low-income (80% AMI). Weatherization ProgramAssist homeowners and renters withminor home repairs.Ongoing348 units have been weatherized in County cities, towns, and communities.273 units were extremely low income and 75 units were very low income. Code EnforcementMaintain & improve the quality of existinghousing & neighborhoods.OngoingThere were a total of 838 cases opened and 738 cases closed. Approximately99% of all cases were residential. Preservation of Affordable Housing Assisted with PublicFundsPreserve the existing stock of affordablehousing.OngoingThe County awarded $280,000 to RNHS in CDBG funds for a scattered sitesrehabilitation of three single-family rental homes in Richmond. The County alsoclosed financing and issued $19,500,000 in tax-exempt bonds on rehabilitationprojects, which includes Elaine Null a 14-unit apartment in Bay Point, CamaraCircle a 52-unit apartment in Concord, and Riley Court a 48-unit apartment inConcord. The County previously allocated HOME and CDBG funds to ElaineNull and Riley Court. In addition, there were two rehabilitation projects wherethe county provided CDBG and HOME funds in a prior year completedconstruction. This includes Virginia Lane, a 91-unit project in Concord and EastBluff, a 144-unit project in Pinole. New Construction of Affordable HousingIncrease the supply of affordable housing,including units affordable to extremely lowincome households.Annual:Award HOME,CDBG, andHOPWAfunds toexperiencedhousingdevelopersThe County awarded CDBG and HOME funds for various projects within thecounty and cities. The County provided $2,750,000 in CDBG funding and$15,790,000 in tax-exempt bonds to Heritage Point, a 42-unit rental project inNorth Richmond. The County previously allocated CDBG and FormerRedevelopment Area funds to this project. Additionally, the County issued$21,000,000 tax-exempt bonds to Hana Gardens a 63-unit senior rental projectin El Cerrito, which was previously funded with HOME and CDBG. The Countyalso awarded $1,000,000 in CDBG funds, $1,200,000 in HOME funds to St.
(funPaul's Commons a 45-unit rental project in Walnut Creek. In addition, theCounty awarded $100,000 in CDBG funds for Aging in Place, an 82-unit seniorproject in Pleasant Hill and $110,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for 21 and 23Nevin a 271-unit apartment in Richmond. Housing Successor to the former RedevelopmentAgencyUtilize County owned property (formerredevelopment agency) to developaffordable housingDispositionagreementsby 2020The Rodeo Senior Housing Extension project in Rodeo is under an ExclusiveNegotiating Agreement, which was approved in January 2017. The Countyalso entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with a developer for a325-unit multi-family housing development, Orbisonia Heights in Bay Point. Inclusionary HousingIntegrate affordable housing withinmarket-rate developments.OngoingThere were no in-lieu fees collected during this reporting period. Acquisition/ RehabilitationImprove existing housing and increasesupply of affordable housing.OngoingThe County awarded $625,000 in HOME funds for the rehabilitation of theElaine Null Apartments an existing 14-unit rental development in Bay Point. Second UnitsFacilitate the development of secondunits.OngoingThere were 28 building permits issued for second units. Affordability by DesignDevelop affordability by design programto promote creative solutions to buildingdesign and construction.2017There is nothing to report for this reporting period. New Initiatives ProgramDevelop new programs or policies to fundor incentivize affordable housingdevelopment2017The County updated the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to streamlineinternal conversions. Special Needs HousingIncrease the supply of special needshousing.Annually:Include apriority forspecial needshousing inCDBG,HOME,HOPWANOFAThere were no projects in this reporting period within the unincorporatedCounty. Developmental Disabled HousingIncrease the supply of housing availableto persons with developmental disabilitiesAnnually:Include apriority forspecial needshousing inCDBG,HOME,HOPWANOFAThere were no projects this reporting period in the unincorporated County.
Accessible HousingIncrease the supply of accessiblehousing.OngoingThe County continues to require accessible units in all new constructionprojects that received HOME or CDBG funding. Accessible units are includedin rehabilitation projects when feasible where five percent of the units must beaccessible to the physically impaired and an additional two percent of the unitsmust be accessible to the hearing/vision impaired. (See New Construction andAffordable Housing Program)Reasonable AccommodationIncrease the supply of special needs andaccessible housing.OngoingThrough the NPP program, the County assisted in the funding of 2 projectsthat included accessibility improvements for accessible bathroom renovations. Contra Costa Interagency Council on HomelessnessMeet the housing & supportive servicesneeds of the homelessOngoingThis program is currently known as the Council on Homelessness. Theycontinue to support the development of permanent supportive housing. HearthAct funds are used for the support of existing permanent supportive housingunits or placement of people into permanent supportive housing. Farmworker HousingIncrease the supply of farmworkerhousing Annually:Includefarmworkerhousing inCDBG, HOMENOFA (See#5 above)There were none built this reporting period. The County's Farmworker HousingOrdinance was adopted in September 2017. First-Time Homebuyer OpportunitiesProvide additional homeownershipopportunities.OngoingThe County provided 24 households with Mortgage Credit Certificate Program(MCC) funds throughout the county and cities with a total of $1,890,150 inMCC funds. Extremely Low Income HousingPromote development of housingaffordable to extremely low incomehouseholds.Annually:Include apriority forextremely-lowincomehousing inCDBG,HOME, HOPThe County continues to provide funding preferences to developers whoinclude units that are affordable to extremely-low income households. Therewere a total of 275 extremely low income housing projects during this reportingperiod (See Neighborhood Preservation Program and WeatherizationProgram). Sites InventoryProvide for adequate housing sites,including 'as-right development' sites forhomeless facilitiesOngoingmaintenanceof siteinventory.There are no changes or updates for this reporting period. Mixed-Use DevelopmentsEncourage mixed-use developments.2016/2017:Draft outlineof revisedordinance andmeet withThe Saranap Village project in the Saranap community was granted planningentitlements for retail with 70 for-sale condominiums, 6 for-sale townhomes,and 122 rental apartment units.
stakeholdergroupsDensity Bonus & Other Development IncentivesSupport affordable housing development.OngoingThe Bay Point Family Apartments project in Bay Point was granted planningentitlements for a 193-unit apartment building, which included a density bonus.Infill DevelopmentFacilitate infill development.Biennially:Review siteinventory andadjust forplanned andcompleteddevelopmeThe County continues to use the Small Lot Review process to assist applicantsin developing infill single-family residences on substandard-size lots andstreamline the administrative review process for infill housing in the formerredevelopment areas. Planned Unit DistrictProvide flexibility in design for residentialprojects.OngoingThe County began drafting a revised ordinance to remove the minimum lot sizerequirements for Planned-Unit Development projects. Development FeesReduce the cost of developmentOngoingThere are no updates to report during this period. Quick Turn-around ProgramDevelop program to expedite review ofsmall projects, and conditions of approval2017This program continues to be utilized for ensuring expedited review of infillprojects and various planning applications including tree permits, variances,and design reviews.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to seek
reimbursement from the California Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $2,096, to
maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at one of it's partner sites, We Care Services
for Children, during FY 2017-18.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will allow the County to maintain Child Days of Enrollment for FY 2017-18,
preserving revenue of $2,096 from the California Department of Education.
BACKGROUND:
During FY 2017-18, two emergency closures occurred at one of the County's childcare partner sites, We
Care Services for Children. The closure affected 61 children in total. On December 14-15, 2017, the center
could not operate due to a broken heater. On February 6, 2018, the center could not operate due to
interrupted electric service all day during PG&E performing maintenance.
In order to prevent a loss of funds during this period, the County has the option to submit a Board Order to
the State in order to maintain childcare fund reimbursement for the impacted days of closure.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: CSB (925) 681-6334
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Nelly Ige, Ressie Dayco
C. 82
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Acknowledgement of Emergency Closures of Childcare Sites During Fiscal Year 2017-18
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
This option is allowable per California Department of Education, Child Development Management
Bulletin 10-09 "Reduced Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions."
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the County will forego $2,096 in potential revenue.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau supports three of
Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: Children Ready for and Succeeding in
School, Outcome 3: Families that are Economically Self-sufficient, and Outcome 4: Families that are
Safe, Stable, and Nurturing. These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including
high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout
Contra Costa County.
ATTACHMENTS
Management Bulletin
December closure report
February closure report
X NO NONCERTIFIED CHILDREN Check this box and continue to Section III if no noncertified children are enrolled in the program.
DAYS OF ATTENDANCE 0 33 33
DAYS OF OPERATION 0 2 2
TOTAL DAYS OF ENROLLMENT 0 33 33 20.4369
One-half-time 0 0 0 0.6193 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 1.125 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.5 0.0000
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.77 0.0000
Severely Disabled
One-half-time 0 0 0 0.6193 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.825 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.1 0.0000
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.298 0.0000
At Risk of Abuse or Neglect
One-half-time 0 9 9 0.6193 5.5737
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.825 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.1 0.0000
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.298 0.0000
Limited and Non-English Proficient
One-half-time 0 0 0 0.6193 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.9 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.2 0.0000
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.416 0.0000
Exceptional Needs
One-half-time 0 24 24 0.6193 14.8632
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.75 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1 0.0000
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.18 0.0000
Three Years and Older
CERTIFIED CHILDREN
DAYS OF ENROLLMENT
CUMULATIVE
PRIOR PERIOD
(Col. C Prior
Report)
CURRENT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
FISCAL YEAR
(Col. A + Col. B)
ADJUST-MENT
FACTOR
ADJUSTED DAYS OF
ENROLLMENT
(Col. C x Col. D)
(Do not round)
SECTION I –COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
FULL NAME OF CONTRACTOR FISCAL ANALYST
Kimberly Conover
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ATTENDANCE AND FISCAL REPORT
FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU OF
EMPLOYMENT & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
"WE CARE" Emergency Closure December 14-15
CDNFS 8501 Pg. 1 of 4 (07/17)0 5 0
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Child Development Fiscal Services
1430 N Street, Suite 2213
COUNTY VENDOR CODE
0 7 2 2 0 7
December 2017 C S P P 7
Please read instructions before completing report.
REPORTING PERIOD CONTRACT NUMBER
MONTH ENDING YEAR
COMMUNITY SERVICE BUREAU
WE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
ENROLLMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 14-15, 2017 EMERGENCY CLOSURE
Site Classroom Date # children Enrolled Contract Closure Date Total Children
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/5/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/6/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/7/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/8/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/11/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/12/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)12/13/2017 12 CSPP 12/14/17-12/15/17
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/5/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/6/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/7/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/8/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/11/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/12/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)12/13/2017 9 CSPP 12/14/2017
21Rm 2am closed on 12/14 & 12/15; Rm 2pm closed on 12/14 - WE CARE TOTAL ENROLLED WEEK DEC 14-15, 2017 before the Emergency Closure
Memo
To: LL Preschool Families
From: Darcie Azzolini
Date: December 13, 2017
Re: Classroom Closure
Hello Families,
Our heating/air conditioning unit that supports your child’s classroom has had a motor stop working. The
part has been ordered and we anticipate the unit will be fixed and running by Monday December 18, 2017.
The program will be closed on Thursday December 14 and Friday December 15, 2017 due to no heating unit.
We will see you again on Monday December 18th. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions.
Thank you for your patience.
Darcie Azzolini Paiva
Director of Developmental Services
dazzolini@wecarechildren.org
(925) 671-0777 x226
2191 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94521-1629
(925) 671-0777 • Fax (925) 681-1614
www.wecarechildren.org
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REPORTING PERIOD CONTRACT NUMBER
MONTH ENDING YEAR
February 6 2018 C S P P 7
COUNTY VENDOR CODE
0 7 2 2 0 7
FULL NAME OF CONTRACTOR FISCAL ANALYST
Kimberly Conover
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ATTENDANCE AND FISCAL REPORT
FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU OF
EMPLOYMENT & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
"WE CARE" Emergency Closure February 6
CDNFS 8501 Pg. 1 of 4 (07/17)0 5 0
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Child Development Fiscal Services
1430 N Street, Suite 2213
SECTION I –COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
CERTIFIED CHILDREN
DAYS OF ENROLLMENT
CUMULATIVE
PRIOR PERIOD
(Col. C Prior
Report)
CURRENT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
FISCAL YEAR
(Col. A + Col. B)
ADJUST-MENT
FACTOR
ADJUSTED DAYS OF
ENROLLMENT
(Col. C x Col. D)
(Do not round)
Three Years and Older
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.18 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.75 0.0000
One-half-time 0 35 35 0.6193 21.6755
Exceptional Needs
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.416 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.2 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.9 0.0000
One-half-time 0 0 0 0.6193 0.0000
Limited and Non-English Proficient
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.298 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.1 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.825 0.0000
One-half-time 0 6 6 0.6193 3.7158
At Risk of Abuse or Neglect
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.298 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.1 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 0.825 0.0000
One-half-time 0 0 0 0.6193 0.0000
Severely Disabled
Full-time-plus 0 0 0 1.77 0.0000
Full-time 0 0 0 1.5 0.0000
Three-quarters-time 0 0 0 1.125 0.0000
One-half-time 0 0 0 0.6193 0.0000
TOTAL DAYS OF ENROLLMENT 0 41 41 25.3913
DAYS OF OPERATION 0 1 1
DAYS OF ATTENDANCE 0 41 41
COMMUNITY SERVICE BUREAU
ENROLLMENT PRIOR TO EMERGENCY CLOSURE
FY 2017-2018
Site Classroom Date # children Enrolled Contract Closure Date
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)1/26/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)1/29/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)1/30/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)1/31/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)2/1/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)2/2/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-AM(Busy Builder)2/5/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)1/26/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)1/29/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)1/30/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)1/31/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)2/1/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)2/2/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 1-PM(Busy Builder)2/5/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)1/26/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)1/29/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)1/30/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)1/31/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)2/1/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)2/2/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-AM(Little Learner)2/5/2018 12 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)1/26/2018 8 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)1/29/2018 9 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)1/30/2018 9 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)1/31/2018 9 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)2/1/2018 9 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)2/2/2018 9 CSPP 2/6/2018
We Care Room 2-PM(Little Learner)2/5/2018 9 CSPP 2/6/2018
41WE CARE CLOSED Oct 12-13, 2017 - WE CARE TOTAL ENROLLED WEEK_Jan_26 to Feb_5, 2018 before the Emergency Closure
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the 2017 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, in accordance with Government Code
Section 65400.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Housing Element is one of seven mandatory elements that every jurisdiction must include in its
General Plan. State law mandates that all local governments adequately plan to meet the existing and
projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community. The Association of Bay Area
Governments allocates the Bay Area regional housing need to all the cities and counties in the Bay Area.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the County is required to submit an annual report to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Office of Planning and Research by
April 1st of each year.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Christine Louie, (925)
674-7787
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 83
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2017
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Jurisdictions are also required to submit the annual report to their legislative bodies for review and
comment. Attached to this Board Order is the County's 2017 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
The County's Housing Element (Fifth Cycle) covers the planning period from 2015 to 2023 and plans for
the provision of 1,367 units of housing in the unincorporated County. This is the third report for the
Fifth Cycle Housing Element.
In 2017, the County issued 278 building permits for single-family dwellings, 28 building permits were
issued for accessory dwelling units, or second units, and 3 building permits were issued for mobile
homes. Of these issued building permits, a total of 31 units were determined to be moderate-income
housing units based on the location of the units and the type of dwelling (e.g. accessory dwelling units),
and three units were lower-income units with density bonus deed restrictions. The number of building
permits issued for above-moderate income housing was 244 units. During this reporting period, the
County issued building permits for a total of 333 units.
Staff calls to the Board's attention the County's progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs.
Current data indicates that through calendar year 2017, the third year of the current eight-year Housing
Element cycle, the County has issued building permits for 62.6 percent of its allocated share of the
region's housing needs. Through the first three years of the current housing cycle, the total number of
units for which the County has issued building permits is 856 units, which includes 11 low-income units,
124 moderate-income units, and 721 above-moderate income units. While the County has already made
significant progress in achieving gross housing production goals, production of new housing units
available to households in the low- and very low-income categories continues to stagnate. In 2017, the
County issued three permits for new units available to low- and very low-income households. Through
the first three years of the current housing cycle only 11 such permits have been issued, constituting 1.2
percent of the total building permits issued for new units.
The County continues to implement 31 housing related programs, including programs designed to
remove governmental constraints to maintaining, improving, and developing housing. A summary of the
programs and recent accomplishments are included as Table C in the attached report.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
There is no consequence of a negative action. The County is required to provide the annual Housing
Element Progress Report to the Board of Supervisors in a public meeting to allow the public an
opportunity to review and comment on the report.
ATTACHMENTS
2017 Housing Element Progress Report
-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodPursuant to GC 65400 local governments must provide by April 1 of each year the annual report for the previous calendar year to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). By checking the “Final” button and clicking the “Submit” button, you have submitted the housing portion of your annual report to HCD only. Once finalized, the report will no longer be available for editing.The report must be printed and submitted along with your general plan report directly to OPR at the address listed below: Governor’s Office of Planning and Research P.O. Box 3044 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044CONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/2017
Driftwood EstatesSFOwner03044470DB(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A331244(10) Total by Income Table A/A30331244(11) Total Extremely Low-IncomeUnits*0-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodAffordability by Household IncomesVery Low-IncomeProject Identifier(may be APN No., project name or address)Unit CategoryNote below the number of units determined to be affordable without financial or deed restrictions and attach an explanation how the jurisdiction determined the units were affordable. Refer to instructions.8Housing without Financial Assistanceor Deed Restrictions4Table A5aHousing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions67Housing Development Information53Low-IncomeModerate-IncomeAboveModerate-IncomeTotal Unitsper Project1TenureR=RenterO=Owner2Deed RestrictedUnitsEst. # Infill Units*See InstructionsSee InstructionsAssistance Programs for Each DevelopmentAnnual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily ProjectsCONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/2017* Note: These fields are voluntary
-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting Period(3) Acquisition of Units(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk(5) Total Units by IncomeActivity TypeVery Low-IncomeAnnual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)(1) Rehabilitation ActivityAffordability by Household IncomesPlease note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Low-IncomeTable A2* Note: This field is voluntary(4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1TOTAL UNITSExtremely Low-Income*CONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/20170000000000000000
-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting Period6. TotalNo. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate1. Single FamilyNo. of Units Permitted for Moderate 2. 2 - 4 Units 3. 5+ Units7. Number of infill units*5. Mobile HomesAnnual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units(not including those units reported on Table A) 4. Second UnitTable A3* Note: This field is voluntaryCONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/201700028331020000002000
-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodYear8Year7Year5Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ► Year1Total Units to Date (all years)LowNon-Restricted Very LowDeed RestrictedNon-RestrictedYear4Note: units serving extremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.Total Units ► ► ► Deed Restricted Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of the RHNA allocation period. See Example.Year3 Above Moderate ModerateYear2 Permitted Units Issued by AffordabilityRHNA Allocation by Income LevelTotal Remaining RHNAby Income LevelYear9Year6Total RHNA by COG.Enter allocation number:Income LevelTable B CONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/201737400000000000000000003742180800300000000000001120724365283100000012411953227620124400000-72101367349229278000000856700
Review of Zoning & Subdivision OrdinancePeriodically review subdivision ordinanceto ensure it does not unduly constrainhousing development.Revise zoning code to allow emergencyshelters by right, single room occupancyhousing, transitional and permanentsupportive housing, and agriculturalworker housing.OngoingThe agricultural worker housing, permanent supportive housing, andtransitional housing zoning ordinances were adopted on September 19, 2017. Coordinated County Department Review ofDevelopment ApplicationsExpedite application review through abetter coordinated process with otherCounty departmentsOngoingThe County strives to coordinate and reach-out to other County departmentsand agencies when processing new applications. Anti-Discrimination ProgramPromote fair housing.Completeupdate to theAI afterpromulgationof newregulationsThe Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) was adopted by the Board ofSupervisors on May 25, 2010. An update to the AI was completed April 12,2017. The County is currently working on a County-wide Assessment of FairHousing report and has entered into contract with a consultant to prepare thisdocument. -ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodProgram Description(By Housing Element Program Names)Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.Name of Program ObjectiveTimeframein H.E.Status of Program ImplementationProgram Implementation StatusTable CCONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/2017
Residential Displacement ProgramLimit number of households beingdisplaced or relocated because of Countysponsored programs or projects.OngoingThere are no updates to report this period within the unincorporated County. Residential Energy Conservation ProgramParticipate in Bay Area regional efforts toreduce energy consumption.OngoingSolar permits for roof-mounted residential PV systems are available on-lineunder the Application and Permit Center web page. Instructions for in-personand on-line submittal for expedited review is posted on the County's web page.The number of solar permits issued is 1,515. The County also participates inBayREN a regional energy network, which is a collaboration of the ninecounties that make up the San Francisco Bay Area. This program is led by theAssociation of Bay Area Governments, and is an incentive and rebate programfor owners and property managers for Homeowner's Associations for single-family and multi-family units for energy efficiency retrofits. There were 482upgrades County-wide, with 27 upgrades in the unincorporated County. Neighborhood Preservation ProgramImprove the quality of existing housing &neighborhoods.OngoingThere were seven homes within the unincorporated county that wererehabilitated. Of those seven projects, two households were extremely lowincome (30% AMI), one household was very low-income (50% AMI), and twohouseholds were low-income (80% AMI). Weatherization ProgramAssist homeowners and renters withminor home repairs.Ongoing348 units have been weatherized in County cities, towns, and communities.273 units were extremely low income and 75 units were very low income. Code EnforcementMaintain & improve the quality of existinghousing & neighborhoods.OngoingThere were a total of 838 cases opened and 738 cases closed. Approximately99% of all cases were residential. Preservation of Affordable Housing Assisted with PublicFundsPreserve the existing stock of affordablehousing.OngoingThe County awarded $280,000 to RNHS in CDBG funds for a scattered sitesrehabilitation of three single-family rental homes in Richmond. The County alsoclosed financing and issued $19,500,000 in tax-exempt bonds on rehabilitationprojects, which includes Elaine Null a 14-unit apartment in Bay Point, CamaraCircle a 52-unit apartment in Concord, and Riley Court a 48-unit apartment inConcord. The County previously allocated HOME and CDBG funds to ElaineNull and Riley Court. In addition, there were two rehabilitation projects wherethe County provided CDBG and HOME funds in a prior year completedconstruction. This includes Virginia Lane, a 91-unit project in Concord and EastBluff, a 144-unit project in Pinole. New Construction of Affordable HousingIncrease the supply of affordable housing,including units affordable to extremely lowincome households.Annual:Award HOME,CDBG, andHOPWAfunds toexperiencedhousingdevelopersThe County awarded CDBG and HOME funds for various projects within theCounty and cities. The County provided $2,750,000 in CDBG funding and$15,790,000 in tax-exempt bonds to Heritage Point, a 42-unit rental project inNorth Richmond. The County previously allocated CDBG and FormerRedevelopment Area funds to this project. Additionally, the County issued$21,000,000 tax-exempt bonds to Hana Gardens a 63-unit senior rental projectin El Cerrito, which was previously funded with HOME and CDBG. The Countyalso awarded $1,000,000 in CDBG funds, $1,200,000 in HOME funds to St.
(funPaul's Commons a 45-unit rental project in Walnut Creek. In addition, theCounty awarded $100,000 in CDBG funds for Aging in Place, an 82-unit seniorproject in Pleasant Hill and $110,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for 21 and 23Nevin a 271-unit apartment in Richmond. Housing Successor to the former RedevelopmentAgencyUtilize County owned property (formerredevelopment agency) to developaffordable housingDispositionagreementsby 2020The Rodeo Senior Housing Extension project in Rodeo is under an ExclusiveNegotiating Agreement, which was approved in January 2017. The Countyalso entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with a developer for a325-unit multi-family housing development, Orbisonia Heights in Bay Point. Inclusionary HousingIntegrate affordable housing withinmarket-rate developments.OngoingThere were no in-lieu fees collected during this reporting period. Acquisition/ RehabilitationImprove existing housing and increasesupply of affordable housing.OngoingThe County awarded $625,000 in HOME funds for the rehabilitation of theElaine Null Apartments an existing 14-unit rental development in Bay Point. Second UnitsFacilitate the development of secondunits.OngoingThere were 28 building permits issued for second units. Affordability by DesignDevelop affordability by design programto promote creative solutions to buildingdesign and construction.2017There is nothing to report for this reporting period. New Initiatives ProgramDevelop new programs or policies to fundor incentivize affordable housingdevelopment2017The County updated the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to streamlineinternal conversions. Special Needs HousingIncrease the supply of special needshousing.Annually:Include apriority forspecial needshousing inCDBG,HOME,HOPWANOFAThere were no projects in this reporting period within the unincorporatedCounty. Developmental Disabled HousingIncrease the supply of housing availableto persons with developmental disabilitiesAnnually:Include apriority forspecial needshousing inCDBG,HOME,HOPWANOFAThere were no projects this reporting period in the unincorporated County.
Accessible HousingIncrease the supply of accessiblehousing.OngoingThe County continues to require accessible units in all new constructionprojects that received HOME or CDBG funding. Accessible units are includedin rehabilitation projects when feasible where five percent of the units must beaccessible to the physically impaired and an additional two percent of the unitsmust be accessible to the hearing/vision impaired. (See New Construction andAffordable Housing Program)Reasonable AccommodationIncrease the supply of special needs andaccessible housing.OngoingThrough the NPP program, the County assisted in the funding of 2 projectsthat included accessibility improvements for accessible bathroom renovations. Contra Costa Interagency Council on HomelessnessMeet the housing & supportive servicesneeds of the homelessOngoingThis program is currently known as the Council on Homelessness. Theycontinue to support the development of permanent supportive housing. HearthAct funds are used for the support of existing permanent supportive housingunits or placement of people into permanent supportive housing. Farmworker HousingIncrease the supply of farmworkerhousing Annually:Includefarmworkerhousing inCDBG, HOMENOFA (See#5 above)There were none built this reporting period. The County's Farmworker HousingOrdinance was adopted in September 2017. First-Time Homebuyer OpportunitiesProvide additional homeownershipopportunities.OngoingThe County provided 24 households with Mortgage Credit Certificate Program(MCC) funds throughout the county and cities with a total of $1,890,150 inMCC funds. Extremely Low Income HousingPromote development of housingaffordable to extremely low incomehouseholds.Annually:Include apriority forextremely-lowincomehousing inCDBG,HOME, HOPThe County continues to provide funding preferences to developers whoinclude units that are affordable to extremely-low income households. Therewere a total of 275 extremely low income housing projects during this reportingperiod (See Neighborhood Preservation Program and WeatherizationProgram). Sites InventoryProvide for adequate housing sites,including 'as-right development' sites forhomeless facilitiesOngoingmaintenanceof siteinventory.There are no changes or updates for this reporting period. Mixed-Use DevelopmentsEncourage mixed-use developments.2016/2017:Draft outlineof revisedordinance andmeet withThe Saranap Village project in the Saranap community was granted planningentitlements for retail with 70 for-sale condominiums, 6 for-sale townhomes,and 122 rental apartment units.
stakeholdergroupsDensity Bonus & Other Development IncentivesSupport affordable housing development.OngoingThe Bay Point Family Apartments project in Bay Point was granted planningentitlements for a 193-unit apartment building, which included a density bonus.Infill DevelopmentFacilitate infill development.Biennially:Review siteinventory andadjust forplanned andcompleteddevelopmeThe County continues to use the Small Lot Review process to assist applicantsin developing infill single-family residences on substandard-size lots andstreamline the administrative review process for infill housing in the formerredevelopment areas. Planned Unit DistrictProvide flexibility in design for residentialprojects.OngoingThe County began drafting a revised ordinance to remove the minimum lot sizerequirements for Planned-Unit Development projects. Development FeesReduce the cost of developmentOngoingThere are no updates to report during this period. Quick Turn-around ProgramDevelop program to expedite review ofsmall projects, and conditions of approval2017This program continues to be utilized for ensuring expedited review of infillprojects and various planning applications including tree permits, variances,and design reviews.
In addition to supporting important affordable housing developments in the unincorporated County, such as the 48 unit Heritage Point apartments inNorth Richmond and the 193 unit Bay Point Family apartments in Bay Point, the County is an active junior lender and issuer of multi-familymortgage revenue bonds (MF MRB) for developments in Contra Costa cites. The County loans Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME), and Housing Opportunities forPersons with HIV/AIDs (HOPWA) funds to affordable housing developers. These funds support both preservation of existing affordable housing andnew construction. Over the past year, the County awarded $3.3 million in CDBG and HOME funds to development in Antioch, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Richmond, andWalnut Creek; and issued $167 million in MF MRB to support developments in Concord, El Cerrito, Pinole, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. See Table C for additional information.-ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202 )JurisdictionReporting PeriodGeneral Comments:CONTRA COSTA COUNTY01/01/201712/31/2017
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a purchase order on behalf of
the Sheriff-Coroner with Optiv Security, Inc. in the amount of $135,000 for the purchase of a Palo Alto
Networks Firewall for the Office of the Sheriff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$105,000 - 78% Homeland Security Grant 2017 (Y7A) funded
$30,000 - 22% General Fund, Budgeted
BACKGROUND:
A firewall is a network device used to prevent access into and out of the Sheriff's Office secure network. It
is a requirement to have a firewall in place between the network and the internet to meet the Criminal
Justice Information Services (CJIS) security. Without this, no law enforcement agencies in the County can
access the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). The Sheriff's Office Tech
Services Division uses the Palo Alto firewalls to filter users from going to inappropriate websites and
prevent potential hackers from accessing critical data. The firewalls currently in place are over five years
old. It is the County standard to replace this equipment every three years, no more than five years.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Liz Arbuckle, 925
335-1529
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Liz Arbuckle, Heike Anderson, Tim Ewell
C. 84
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order - Optiv Security, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the County to participate as a member in the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative to
support the manufacturing sector in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct cost to join as a member at this time. There will be options to participate in special events
and projects in the future at additional cost.
BACKGROUND:
The Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative (BAUM) is a regional public-private effort to support
existing manufacturers and their middle-income employment sector. BAUM provides training for public
agency staff to help their manufacturing sector, such as specialized survey techniques and cannabis' impact
on industrial real estate values. BAUM also organizes Bay Area-wide events to bring together public
agencies and manufacturing businesses. The Initiative's signature event is an annual Manufacturing
Summit, which will take place later this year. Cities, counties and other agencies may join BAUM at no
cost, indicating support for the manufacturing sector within their jurisdictions. Further levels of
participation in BAUM's collaborative programs are possibilities, such as organizing a local event on
BAUM's regional Manufacturing Day (October 5).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Amalia Cunningham,
925-674-7869
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 85
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Participation in the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Contra Costa cities Antioch, Concord, Oakley, and Pittsburg are already BAUM members. Other public
sector members are agencies with industrial real estate with which the county's unincorporated areas
compete, such as Hayward, Fairfield, and San Leandro. The County's participation is consistent with
policy in the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative to support and expand
middle-income employment opportunities in the County's industrial areas. BAUM is a productive
vehicle to leverage regional support for growing more jobs in the industrial/advanced manufacturing
sector. The BAUM registration form provides some additional information on membership benefits and
expectations and is included as Attachment A.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the County does not join the regional initiative, it will continue its independent efforts to support and
promote industrial and advanced manufacturing uses within its boundaries without the benefit of the
collaborative training and events, potentially becoming less competitive with the member cities that are
participating.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no impact on children.
ATTACHMENTS
BAUM Registration Form
Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative A Project of SFMade
926 Howard Street, San Francisco CA 94103 415.408.5605 www.bayareamfg.org
Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative
City Participation
Launched in May of 2016, the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative is a three-year,
multicity public-private partnership to catalyze a powerful and interconnected regional
manufacturing ecosystem. By participating in the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative you
will elevate the importance of local manufacturing and make a public commitment to your
manufacturing community. The Initiative creates opportunities for your city to collaborate across
the region on a sector specific strategy for equitable job sustainability and creation. We must
seize this opportunity to retain and create middle-class jobs for a more equitable Bay
Area.
Partner cities will receive:
• Complimentary invitations (2) to the Summer Shares Event
• Recognition as a partner at the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Summit, in the Bay Area State
of Urban Manufacturing report, and at www.bayareamfg.org
• Complimentary invitations (2) to the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Summit
• Access to manufacturing resources and technical assistance around direct surveying
techniques for manufacturers, collaborative policy initiatives, and industrial real estate
• Opportunities to promote your manufacturing sector throughout the Bay Area and the nation
Partner cities will:
• Hosting at least one event for Manufacturing Day
• Attending the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Summit and Summer Shares Event
• Introducing the Initiative to a local manufacturer for the regional PR campaign
• Participating in the Initiative to the fullest extent possible
Partner cities will amplify the Initiative by allocating staff time to the above tasks. If you are unable
to support staff participation, we would appreciate alternative assistance to enable the Initiative to
support promotion and related efforts in your city.
Primary Initiative contact:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Name Title
___________________________________ ___________________________________
E-mail Phone Number
___________________________________ ___________________________________
City Date
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's Medical Director on February
21, 2018, and by the Health Services Director, as required by the State Departments of Health Care
Services and Managed Health Care, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) requires that evidence of Board of Supervisors‘
approval must be contained within each Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) provider’s credentials file.
Approval of this list of providers as recommended by the CCHP Medical Director will enable the CCHP to
comply with this requirement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCHP’s providers will not be appropriately credentialed and in compliance
with the NCQA.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Marcy Wilhelm, Heather Wong
C. 86
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve New and Recredentialing Providers in Contra Costa Health Plan’s Community Provider Network
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment
Contra Costa Health Plan
Provider Approved by Medical Director
February 21, 2018
CREDENTIALING PROVIDER S FEBRUARY 2018
Name Specialty
Alonzo, Rosa, RBT Behavior Analysis
Bautista, Marjorie, PT Physical Therapy
Bowles, Laura, BCBA Behavior Analysis
Braidman, Marcy, RBT Behavior Analysis
Caldwell, Kenneth, MD Surgery – Orthopaedic
Caranto, Jashmyn, RBT Behavior Analysis
Dominguez, Tina, PA Mid-Level Allergy & Immunology
Ellis, Selena, MD Neurology
Espinoza-Fregoso, Melina, RBT Behavior Analysis
Hopson, Christina, DO Infectious Disease
Huffaker, Michelle, MD Mid-Level Allergy & Immunology
Kraintz, Pamela, RBT Behavior Analysis
Lemus, Jennifer, RBT Behavior Analysis
McCracken, Sara, RBT Behavior Analysis
Orquiz, Chelsea, BCBA Behavior Analysis
Rios, Daisy, RBT Behavior Analysis
Rosano, Paige, RBT Behavior Analysis
Ruiz Morales, Maria, RBT Behavior Analysis
Sachs, Anne, MFT Mental Health Services
Salazar, Amelia, RBT Behavior Analysis
Seferovich, Emily, RD Dietitian
Sigurdson, Kristin, BCBA Behavior Analysis
Wong, Kam, DPM Podiatry
CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONAL PROVIDER S
FEBRUARY 2018
Provider Name
Provide the Following
Services
Location
Guardian Home Health & Hospice,
Inc.
Home Health &
Hospice
Fremont
Shad elands Advanced Endoscopy
Institute, Inc.
Ambulatory Surgery
Center
Walnut Creek
Summit BHC Sacramento, Lilac dba
Valley Recovery Center of California
Substance Abuse Sacramento
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by Medical Director
February 21, 2018
Page 2 of 2
RECREDENTIALING PROVIDER S FEBRUARY 2018
Name Specialty
Amirdelfan, Kasra, MD Pain Medicine
Breton, Jenna, NP Mid -Level
Family Planning
Brown, Michael, MD Urology
Garrehy, Bridget, PA Mid -Level Orthopaedic Surgery Assistant
Griego, Ann -Elizabeth, MD Family Planning
Hayden, Lynn, CNM Midwife
Hitchcox, Charmaine, PhD M ental Health Services
Javaheri, Shahin, MD Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive
Otolaryngology
(ENT)
Kuri, Mauricio, MD Surgery – Plastic
Landers, Mallory, LCSW Mental Health Services
Lowenthal, Julia, NP Mid -Level
Family Planning
Miller, Terina, MD Ne phrology
Patel, Swati, MD Nephrology
Rohra, Srikrishin, MD Cardiovascular Disease
Sachdeva, Gopal, MD Radiation Oncology
Salzman, John R., MD Radiation Oncology
Scafidi, Jennifer, CNM Midwife
Sweitzer, Melissa, BCBA, PhD Behavior Analysis
Tran, Than h, MD Neurology
Uhl, Valery, MD Radiation Oncology
Zody, Michelle, BCBA Behavior Analysis
RECREDEN TIALING ORGANIZATIONAL PROVIDER S
FEBRUARY 2018
Provider Name
Provide the Following
Services
Location
Harmony Healthcare, LLC
dba: Harmony Home Health
Home Health Sunnyvale
Healthy Living at Home - East Bay,
LLC
Home Health Concord
Bopl-February 21, 2018
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Maintenance of Effort
Certification Form for Fiscal Year 2017/18 as required by Chapter 886, Statutes of 1994 to receive
Proposition 172 (public safety sales tax increment) funds, and to submit the Certificate to the County
Auditor-Controller.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Certificate of Maintenance of Effort is required by State statute as implemented by guidelines issued
by the California State Controller. Failure to submit the required certification form would result in the loss
of more than $80.1 million in State Proposition 172 funds for the current fiscal year.
BACKGROUND:
This ½ cent sales tax was authorized in 1994 as a result of the 1993/94 state budget process. Proposition
172 (Senate Bill 509) designated that the ½ cent sales tax be deposited to newly-created state and local
public safety trust funds and allocated to local agencies to fund public safety activities such as police,
sheriff, fire, district attorney, county corrections, and ocean lifeguards. Court operations were explicitly
excluded.
To prevent supplantation of local revenues that would have otherwise been allocated to public safety
functions with Proposition 172 sales tax, the Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 2788 as Chapter 886,
Statutes of 1994. AB 2733 requires a local agency to commit at least the same resources as were committed
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 87
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:FY 2017/18 CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSITION 172 PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX MAINTENANCE OF
EFFORT
in FY 1992/93 (minus certain exclusions), adjusted each year by any growth in its Proposition 172 revenue,
as maintenance of effort (MOE) in order to qualify to receive Proposition 172 (Public Safety Sales Tax).
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
> AB 2733 does not specifically define what is meant by “public safety services” and allows each county
to make its own computation. In implementing the MOE section of Assembly Bill 2788 on May 16,
1995, as indicated in the Certification Form, it was most advantageous for this County to define public
safety as follows: District Attorney (Department 0242), Probation (Departments (0308, 0309, 0310),
Public Defender (Department 0243), Sheriff-Coroner (Departments 0255, 0277, 0300, and 0359), and
Inmate Medical Care (Department 0301). It should be noted that the definition of “public safety
services” for computation of the MOE obligation does not in any way detract from the Board’s authority
to designate those funds to whatever public safety department or service it chooses.
The Board of Supervisors, in 1993, directed that all public safety sales tax proceeds will be allocated to
the District Attorney and Sheriff departments. Due to the downturn in the California economy, public
safety sales taxes received by Contra Costa County has gradually declined since FY 2005/06, by more
than 10% over that five-year period. For the 2017/18 fiscal year, it is estimated that Proposition 172
funds will provide $66.1 million to fund operations in the Sheriff's Office and $14.0 million to fund
operations in the District Attorney’s Office.
2005/06 Actual $69,281,424
2006/07 Actual $67,318,904
2007/08 Actual $65,314,410
2008/09 Actual $57,641,994
2009/10 Actual $55,379,148
2010/11 Actual $60,388,430
2011/12 Actual $63,922,867
2012/13 Actual $67,178,163
2013/14 Actual $72,053,360
2014/15 Actual $74,736,241
2015/16 Actual $74,141,898
2016/17 Actual $77,499,977
2017/18 Budgeted $80,053,422
We have determined that for FY 2017/18, the adopted budget for the County-defined public safety
services exceeded the County’s MOE obligation by more than $188.2 million. In computing the MOE,
we followed the Public Safety MOE Requirement Uniform Guidelines for California Counties and
Cities approved by the State Association of County Auditors. By authorizing the County Administrator
to execute and submit the MOE Certification Form to the County Auditor-Controller, the Board will
assure that the County will receive its full allotment of Proposition 172 funds for the current year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to file the required certification will jeopardize the County's eligibility to receive public safety
sales tax revenue.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: FY 2017/18 Prop. 172 Maintenance of Effort Certification Form
Attachment A: FY 2017/18 Prop. 172 Maintenance of Effort Certification Form
Attachment B: FY 2017/18 Prop. 172 Maintenance of Effort Calculation Worksheet (Form A)
Attachment C: FY 2017/18 Prop. 172 Maintenance of Effort Base Year Calculation (Form C)
Form A: AB2788 MOE Calculation Worksheet
Contra Costa
2017/18
Step #1: Public Safety Services as Previously Defined
In 1994/95, the County established their definition of public safety services consistent with
Government Code Section 30052. Listed below are all departments included in this definition.
District Attorney Health Detention-Inmates Probation
Public Defender Sheriff (including Coroner)
Step #2: Growth Adjusted Base Year
The County determined the AB2788 base year amount in 1994/95 on Form B by using the 1992/93
adopted budget for all defined public safety departments.
Line 2.1: Total Base Year Forward 125,855,616.41
(Adjusted AB2788 Base Amount from Prior Year Form A, Line 3.2)
Step #3: New Base Amount for Local Agency
AB2788 includes a growth factor provision equal to the previous years' growth in Proposition
172 revenues. The Auditor-Controller's Office will provide cities and counties with this amount.
If appropriate, this amount should be added to the AB2788 Base Year.
Line 3.1: Growth Amount 3,358,079.12
Line 3.2: Total Base Amount for Local Agency 129,213,695.53
(Total of lines 2.1 and 3.1)
Step #4: Determine AB2788 Public Safety Budget for Certification Year
The County should determine the AB2788 Public Safety Budget for the Certification year. The
same departments and adjustments that were included in the AB2788 base year calculation
have been entered on Form C. Please complete Form C to provide the following:
Line 4.1: Total AB2788 Public Safety Budget 317,500,203.00
Step #5: AB2788 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Calculation
Please complete the AB2788 Certification Form using the above information. The calculation
would be as follows:
Line 1 of the Certification Form Take the amount of Line 4.1, Form A
Line 2 of the Certification Form Less the amount of LIne 3.2, Form A
Line 3 of the Certification Form Equals the amount over/(under) AB2788 MOE
requirement.
Form A
Form C: AB2788 Maintenance-of-Effort (MOE) Base Year Calculation Certification Year: 2017/18
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Please complete the following Form to calculate the AB2788 MOE base year. Describe all AB2788 adjustments in the space provided below.
Public Safety Certification Year Adjusted AB2788
Department Adopted Budget (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)Certification Year
District Attorney (0242)41,576,422 10,000 6,066,000 960,813 260,000 810,000 33,469,609
Probation (0308)33,333,780 8,415,182 149,361 24,769,237
Probation (0309)32,531,226 5,958,132 26,573,094
Probation (0310)11,427,015 4,000,000 7,427,015
Public Defender (0243)25,323,975 2,721,416 22,602,559
Sheriff (0255)122,146,984 1,264,865 150,000 1,463,906 17,854,514 101,413,699
Sheriff Contract Services (0277)20,317,741 20,317,741 0
Sheriff Detention (0300)85,981,999 410,605 12,115,565 280,115 73,175,714
Sheriff-Coroner (0359)3,329,573 3,329,573
Hlth Detention Inmates (0301)24,739,774 71 24,739,703
Total 400,708,489 1,675,541 160,000 36,740,201 960,813 20,317,741 18,114,514 4,000,000 810,000 429,476 0 317,500,203
Enter amount on
AB2788 MOE Adjustments:Comments: Form A, Line 4.1
(1)Fixed Assets, Lease Purchases & Debt Service
(2)POST
(3)Grants
(4) Transfers/Recording Fees for Real Estate Fraud
(5) Court Security, Hospital Security, EHS Security
(6)Contracts with Other Jurisdictions
(7)State Aid & Fed Aid Placement
(8)Narcotics, Environmental, Fraud Forfeitures/Damages
(9)STC Reimbursement
Completed By: Timothy M. Ewell, Chief Assistant County Administrator Phone:(925) 335-1036 Date:3/21/2018
AB 2788 Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the attached 2017 annual report from the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee on December 11, 2017, reviewed and approved its
annual report for transmittal to the full Board of Supervisors. The annual report documents the work
performed by the Committee during 2017. The Committee recommends the Board of Supervisors accept
the report, which is attached.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: John Cunningham (925)
674-7833
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 88
To:Board of Supervisors
From:TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ACCEPT the attached 2017 annual report from the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee.
ATTACHMENTS
TWIC 2017 Referral
Report
g:\conservation\twic\2017\reporttobos\twic2017referralreport.docx Status Report: Referrals to the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee - 2017 Approved: December 11, 2017 TWIC Meeting Referral Status 1. Review legislative matters on transportation, water, and infrastructure. Recommended the Board of Supervisors (BOS) ADOPT positions of various state transportation bills as follows (Various Dates): Received a report on Senate Bill 595 (Bridge Tolls) and forwarded a “consider” recommendation to the BOS July, August 2017 Received reports regarding the status of the Iron Horse Corridor relative to legacy obligations to the State. The County’s legislative advocate met with Caltrans, California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), and California Transportation Commission (CTC) leadership, and provided documentation, communication and reports to the Committee. Various Dates. Activities also relate to Referral #s 12 & 15. Monitored and provided direction to staff and consultants, and made recommendations to the full BOS regarding the efforts by the State Legislature and Governor’s office to reform the state transportation funding system. Various Dates. Coordinated a visit to Senator Glazer to discuss school siting, transportation funding, and Delta issues. February 2017 Monitored SB 1 activities in compliance with new requirements. August 2017 In the context of reports of declining state transportation revenues, the Committee provided direction to staff on project prioritization in light of reduced available funding. February 2017 The Committee provided recommendations to the full BOS for revisions to the County’s state and federal legislative platforms. October 2017 2. Review applications for transportation, water and infrastructure grants to be prepared by the Public Works and Conservation and Development Departments. The Committee reviewed a joint CC County/CCTA grant to Caltrans under the SB1 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant program. August 2017 Directed staff to develop a grant reporting/tracking system. July 2017 Received a report on efforts to pursue the Marsh Creek Trail concept including grants in support of a corridor plan. October, November 2017 Received a report on a grant for a plan to develop a bicycle superhighway system in the Iron Horse Corridor. The Committee approved grants to be submitted to CCTA under the OBAG Program. December 2016
g:\conservation\twic\2017\reporttobos\twic2017referralreport.docx Referral Status 3. Monitor the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) including efforts to implement Measure J. Provided input and direction to staff on initiating an accessible transit study. Various Dates. Also relates to referral #17, 4. Monitor EBMUD and Contra Costa Water District projects and activities. 5. Review projects, plans and legislative matters that may affect the health of the San Francisco Bay and Delta, including but not limited to conveyance, flood control, dredging, climate change, habitat conservation, governance, water storage, development of an ordinance regarding polystyrene foam food containers, water quality, supply and reliability, consistent with the Board of Supervisors adopted Delta Water Platform. Monitored the implementation and implications of Municipal Regional Permit 2.0, provided direction to staff, initiated communication with the State Water Resources Control Board. April, July 2017 Received a report on the Lower Walnut Creek Restoration Project. October 2017 6. Review and monitor the establishment of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and Groundwater Sustainability Plans for the three medium priority groundwater basins within Contra Costa County as required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Monitored, received reports, and provided direction to staff on the response to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) April, December 2017 7. Review issues associated with County flood control facilities. 8. Monitor creek and watershed issues and seek funding for improvement projects related to these issues. Related items in #5 9. Monitor the implementation of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. Received reports and provided direction to IPM staff on the program and interaction with the public, and forwarded reports to the full BOS. February, December 2017
g:\conservation\twic\2017\reporttobos\twic2017referralreport.docx Referral Status 10. Monitor the status of county park maintenance issues including, but not limited to, transfer of some County park maintenance responsibilities to other agencies and implementation of Measure WW grants and expenditure plan. 11. Monitor and report on the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The Board of Supervisors received a report on the HCP, referred by TWIC, in September 2017. 12. Monitor the implementation of the County Complete Streets Policy. Received report on the San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Study December 2017 Received report on complete streets/vision zero implementation. October 2017 13. Monitor and report on the Underground Utilities Program. Received report on revisions to the 20a general agreement and considered a letter to the Public Utilities Commission on the same. December 2017- Activities also relate to Referral #15 14. Monitor implementation of the Letter of Understanding (LOU) with PG&E for the maintenance of PG&E streetlights in Contra Costa. Received updates on the status of streetlight maintenance and the LOU. December 2017 15. Freight transportation issues, including but not limited to potential increases in rail traffic such as that proposed by the Port of Oakland and other possible service increases, safety of freight trains, rail corridors, and trucks that transport hazardous materials, the planned truck route for North Richmond; and the deepening of the San Francisco-to-Stockton Ship Channel. Reviewed and approved a grant application for a shoreline freight rail study in the Northern Waterfront area to the federal Economic Development Administration. Also relevant to referral #1. December 2017 16. Monitor the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program. See referral #1for related activities. 17. Monitor and report on the eBART Project.
g:\conservation\twic\2017\reporttobos\twic2017referralreport.docx Referral Status 18. Review transportation plans and services for specific populations, including but not limited to County Low Income Transportation Action Plan, Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Bay Area, Priorities for Senior Mobility, Bay Point Community Based Transportation Plan, Contra Costa County Mobility Management Plan, and the work of Contra Costans for Every Generation. See Referrals #2, 3 for related actions. The Committee reviewed and provided direction to staff regarding implementing an Accessible Transit Study in cooperation with CCTA. Various Dates 19. Monitor issues of interest in the provision of general transportation services, including but not limited to public transportation and taxicab, transportation network companies. Monitored staff’s effort in implementing a regional taxicab permitting process, received reports, provided direction to staff, and kept the full BOS apprised of progress. December 2017 Related, Assembly Bill 1069 (Low) Local Government: Taxicab Transportation Services came before TWIC but was ultimately taken up by the County Administrator’s Office. 20. Monitor the statewide infrastructure bond programs. 21. Monitor implementation and ensure compliance with the single-use carryout bag ban consistent with Public Resources Code, Chapter 5.3 (resulting from Senate Bill 270 [Padilla – 2014]). No update in 2017
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment
Agreement #26-338-20 with American Red Cross, a non-profit corporation, effective March 20, 2018, to
amend Contract #26-338-19 to include additional blood services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
(CCRMC) with no change in the original payment limit of $1,500,000 or term April 1, 2017 through March
31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is 100% funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
On March 21, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-338-19 with American Red Cross to
provide total blood and blood component products and associated services as needed for patients at the
CCRMC for the period from April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2020.
The Contractor has taken a proactive approach to enhance safety of their blood supply by making reduced
pathogen platelets available to hospitals. Reduced pathogen platelets can significantly reduce the risk of
viruses, bacteria and parasites that may be present in blood products, which is the most significant risk in
blood transfusions.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Jaspreet Benepal,
925-370-5741
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: L Walker , M Wilhelm
C. 89
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment Agreement #26-338-20 with American Red Cross
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #26-338-20 will allow Contractor to provide pathogen
reduced platelet blood services to CCRMC through March 31, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, the contractor will not be able to provide additional blood services
benefiting patients who need pathogen reduced platelets, which may increase the risk of infections during
blood transfusions.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Accept and declare the results of the Special Mail Election conducted on March 6, 2018 as on file in the
Contra Costa Elections Division for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Measure A and Diablo
Community Services District Measure B.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Elections Code 15372 requires the Elections Official to prepare a certified statement of the results of the
election and submit it to the governing body within 28 days of the election.
A certified Statement of Votes is attached to this Board Order.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The following list of local jurisdiction measures will not receive official approval and authorization to
declare and accept the results.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Rosa Mena,
925.335.7806
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 90
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joseph E. Canciamilla, Clerk-Recorder
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accept and Declare Results of the Special Mail Election Conducted March 6, 2018
ATTACHMENTS
StatementVotes30618
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
March 6, 2018
JOSEPH E. CANCIAMILLA
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER AND REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Candidate Total
Yes 10,605 90.46%
No 1,119 9.54%
Total
Total
Times Cast 11,772 / 64,351 18.29%
Precincts Reported: 83 of 83 (100.00%)
A-EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MEASURE TO
REDUCE NUMBER DIRECTORS - MAJORITY
Candidate Total
Yes 191 67.73%
No 91 32.27%
Total
Total
Times Cast 283 / 734 38.56%
Precincts Reported: 1 of 1 (100.00%)
B-DIABLO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT SPECIAL TAX MEASURE - 2/3
Precincts Reported: 84 of 84 (100.00%)
Registered Voters: 12,055 of 65,085 (18.52%)
Ballots Cast: 12,055
Contra Costa County
Special Mail Ballot Election
March 6, 2018
Official Results - Final
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Precinct Registered
Voters Cards Cast Voters Cast % Turnout
Electionwide
Contra Costa County
BETH101 1,381 312 312 22.59%
BKDI801 10 2 2 20.00%
BKDI802 265 50 50 18.87%
BKDI803 2 0 0 0.00%
BREN101 1,317 142 142 10.78%
BREN102 830 118 118 14.22%
BREN103 1,291 198 198 15.34%
BREN104 795 170 170 21.38%
BREN105 577 60 60 10.40%
BREN106 526 58 58 11.03%
BREN107 1,280 183 183 14.30%
BREN108 1,159 181 181 15.62%
BREN109 1,311 226 226 17.24%
BREN110 1,076 183 183 17.01%
BREN111 1,470 245 245 16.67%
BREN112 1,003 169 169 16.85%
BREN113 839 102 102 12.16%
BREN114 651 88 88 13.52%
BREN115 769 98 98 12.74%
BREN116 1,576 539 539 34.20%
BREN117 572 93 93 16.26%
BREN118 1,132 181 181 15.99%
BREN119 1,204 222 222 18.44%
BREN120 832 105 105 12.62%
BREN121 566 271 271 47.88%
BREN122 866 127 127 14.67%
BREN123 1,017 173 173 17.01%
Contra Costa County
Special Mail Ballot Election
March 6, 2018
Statement of Votes Cast
Official Results - Final
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Precinct Registered
Voters Cards Cast Voters Cast % Turnout
BREN124 1,370 191 191 13.94%
BREN125 243 28 28 11.52%
BREN126 1,066 126 126 11.82%
BREN127 1,553 733 733 47.20%
BREN128 1,227 635 635 51.75%
BREN129 535 87 87 16.26%
BREN130 1,018 136 136 13.36%
BREN131 652 86 86 13.19%
BREN132 699 100 100 14.31%
BREN133 767 160 160 20.86%
BREN801 6 0 0 0.00%
BREN802 118 22 22 18.64%
BRVL101 461 126 126 27.33%
BRVL801 93 38 38 40.86%
BYRN101 498 108 108 21.69%
BYRN801 156 40 40 25.64%
BYRN802 63 10 10 15.87%
BYRN803 5 2 2 40.00%
DBAY101 1,442 275 275 19.07%
DBAY102 1,452 250 250 17.22%
DBAY103 734 171 171 23.30%
DBAY104 1,194 330 330 27.64%
DBAY105 593 61 61 10.29%
DBAY106 1,599 401 401 25.08%
DBAY107 1,029 267 267 25.95%
DBAY801 220 31 31 14.09%
DIAB101 734 283 283 38.56%
KNGT101 846 203 203 24.00%
KNGT801 51 13 13 25.49%
KNGT802 10 2 2 20.00%
KNGT803 123 24 24 19.51%
KNGT804 97 14 14 14.43%
MARC801 232 50 50 21.55%
MARC802 32 5 5 15.63%
MARC803 32 11 11 34.38%
OKLY101 1,008 144 144 14.29%
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Precinct Registered
Voters Cards Cast Voters Cast % Turnout
OKLY102 1,071 145 145 13.54%
OKLY103 1,120 170 170 15.18%
OKLY104 1,404 160 160 11.40%
OKLY105 1,023 151 151 14.76%
OKLY106 1,237 227 227 18.35%
OKLY107 744 93 93 12.50%
OKLY108 883 110 110 12.46%
OKLY109 975 112 112 11.49%
OKLY110 990 139 139 14.04%
OKLY111 872 153 153 17.55%
OKLY112 851 127 127 14.92%
OKLY113 1,579 210 210 13.30%
OKLY114 1,224 195 195 15.93%
OKLY115 1,080 130 130 12.04%
OKLY116 1,362 175 175 12.85%
OKLY117 932 110 110 11.80%
OKLY118 645 78 78 12.09%
OKLY119 796 104 104 13.07%
OKLY801 4 0 0 0.00%
TASJ802 12 6 6 50.00%
TASJ803 6 1 1 16.67%
Contra Costa County - Total 65,085 12,055 12,055 18.52%
Cumulative
Cumulative 0 0 0 N/A
Cumulative - Total 0 0 0 N/A
Electionwide - Total 65,085 12,055 12,055 18.52%
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A-EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MEASURE TO REDUCE NUMBER DIRECTORS -
MAJORITY
Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersElectionwide
Contra Costa County
BETH101 312 1,381
BKDI801 2 10
BKDI802 50 265
BKDI803 0 2
BREN101 142 1,317
BREN102 118 830
BREN103 198 1,291
BREN104 170 795
BREN105 60 577
BREN106 58 526
BREN107 183 1,280
BREN108 181 1,159
BREN109 226 1,311
BREN110 183 1,076
BREN111 245 1,470
BREN112 169 1,003
BREN113 102 839
BREN114 88 651
BREN115 98 769
BREN116 539 1,576
BREN117 93 572
BREN118 181 1,132
BREN119 222 1,204
BREN120 105 832
BREN121 271 566
BREN122 127 866
BREN123 173 1,017
BREN124 191 1,370
Precinct Yes No Total VotesElectionwide
Contra Costa County
BETH101 268 86.17%43 13.83%311
BKDI801 2 100.00%0 0.00%2
BKDI802 43 86.00%7 14.00%50
BKDI803 0 0 0
BREN101 135 95.07%7 4.93%142
BREN102 106 90.60%11 9.40%117
BREN103 184 92.93%14 7.07%198
BREN104 159 94.08%10 5.92%169
BREN105 49 81.67%11 18.33%60
BREN106 55 94.83%3 5.17%58
BREN107 163 89.56%19 10.44%182
BREN108 172 95.03%9 4.97%181
BREN109 207 91.59%19 8.41%226
BREN110 169 92.86%13 7.14%182
BREN111 228 93.06%17 6.94%245
BREN112 142 84.02%27 15.98%169
BREN113 100 98.04%2 1.96%102
BREN114 81 92.05%7 7.95%88
BREN115 87 88.78%11 11.22%98
BREN116 503 93.67%34 6.33%537
BREN117 88 94.62%5 5.38%93
BREN118 169 94.41%10 5.59%179
BREN119 201 90.95%20 9.05%221
BREN120 98 94.23%6 5.77%104
BREN121 249 91.88%22 8.12%271
BREN122 117 92.13%10 7.87%127
BREN123 158 91.86%14 8.14%172
BREN124 173 90.58%18 9.42%191
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Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersBREN125 28 243
BREN126 126 1,066
BREN127 733 1,553
BREN128 635 1,227
BREN129 87 535
BREN130 136 1,018
BREN131 86 652
BREN132 100 699
BREN133 160 767
BREN801 0 6
BREN802 22 118
BRVL101 126 461
BRVL801 38 93
BYRN101 108 498
BYRN801 40 156
BYRN802 10 63
BYRN803 2 5
DBAY101 275 1,442
DBAY102 250 1,452
DBAY103 171 734
DBAY104 330 1,194
DBAY105 61 593
DBAY106 401 1,599
DBAY107 267 1,029
DBAY801 31 220
KNGT101 203 846
KNGT801 13 51
KNGT802 2 10
KNGT803 24 123
KNGT804 14 97
MARC801 50 232
MARC802 5 32
MARC803 11 32
Precinct Yes No Total VotesBREN125 21 75.00%7 25.00%28
BREN126 117 93.60%8 6.40%125
BREN127 674 92.71%53 7.29%727
BREN128 617 97.47%16 2.53%633
BREN129 79 91.86%7 8.14%86
BREN130 127 93.38%9 6.62%136
BREN131 76 88.37%10 11.63%86
BREN132 88 89.80%10 10.20%98
BREN133 149 93.13%11 6.88%160
BREN801 0 0 0
BREN802 20 90.91%2 9.09%22
BRVL101 82 65.08%44 34.92%126
BRVL801 29 76.32%9 23.68%38
BYRN101 99 92.52%8 7.48%107
BYRN801 33 82.50%7 17.50%40
BYRN802 9 90.00%1 10.00%10
BYRN803 2 100.00%0 0.00%2
DBAY101 252 92.31%21 7.69%273
DBAY102 228 91.20%22 8.80%250
DBAY103 155 90.64%16 9.36%171
DBAY104 305 92.99%23 7.01%328
DBAY105 57 93.44%4 6.56%61
DBAY106 371 93.22%27 6.78%398
DBAY107 250 93.63%17 6.37%267
DBAY801 26 83.87%5 16.13%31
KNGT101 165 81.68%37 18.32%202
KNGT801 10 76.92%3 23.08%13
KNGT802 1 50.00%1 50.00%2
KNGT803 20 86.96%3 13.04%23
KNGT804 12 85.71%2 14.29%14
MARC801 42 85.71%7 14.29%49
MARC802 5 100.00%0 0.00%5
MARC803 11 100.00%0 0.00%11
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Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersOKLY101 144 1,008
OKLY102 145 1,071
OKLY103 170 1,120
OKLY104 160 1,404
OKLY105 151 1,023
OKLY106 227 1,237
OKLY107 93 744
OKLY108 110 883
OKLY109 112 975
OKLY110 139 990
OKLY111 153 872
OKLY112 127 851
OKLY113 210 1,579
OKLY114 195 1,224
OKLY115 130 1,080
OKLY116 175 1,362
OKLY117 110 932
OKLY118 78 645
OKLY119 104 796
OKLY801 0 4
TASJ802 6 12
TASJ803 1 6
Contra Costa County - Total 11,772 64,351
Cumulative
Cumulative 0 0
Cumulative - Total 0 0
Electionwide - Total 11,772 64,351
Precinct Yes No Total VotesOKLY101 127 89.44%15 10.56%142
OKLY102 126 86.90%19 13.10%145
OKLY103 147 86.47%23 13.53%170
OKLY104 134 83.75%26 16.25%160
OKLY105 134 89.33%16 10.67%150
OKLY106 202 89.38%24 10.62%226
OKLY107 77 83.70%15 16.30%92
OKLY108 91 82.73%19 17.27%110
OKLY109 94 84.68%17 15.32%111
OKLY110 118 86.76%18 13.24%136
OKLY111 131 86.18%21 13.82%152
OKLY112 121 96.03%5 3.97%126
OKLY113 172 81.90%38 18.10%210
OKLY114 176 90.72%18 9.28%194
OKLY115 111 85.38%19 14.62%130
OKLY116 161 92.53%13 7.47%174
OKLY117 93 84.55%17 15.45%110
OKLY118 63 80.77%15 19.23%78
OKLY119 82 78.85%22 21.15%104
OKLY801 0 0 0
TASJ802 6 100.00%0 0.00%6
TASJ803 1 100.00%0 0.00%1
Contra Costa County - Total 10,605 90.46%1,119 9.54%11,724
Cumulative
Cumulative 0 0 0
Cumulative - Total 0 0 0
Electionwide - Total 10,605 90.46%1,119 9.54%11,724
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B-DIABLO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT SPECIAL TAX MEASURE - 2/3
Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersElectionwide
Contra Costa County
DIAB101 283 734
Contra Costa County - Total 283 734
Cumulative
Cumulative 0 0
Cumulative - Total 0 0
Electionwide - Total 283 734
Precinct Yes No Total VotesElectionwide
Contra Costa County
DIAB101 191 67.73%91 32.27%282
Contra Costa County - Total 191 67.73%91 32.27%282
Cumulative
Cumulative 0 0 0
Cumulative - Total 0 0 0
Electionwide - Total 191 67.73%91 32.27%282
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Contra Costa County
March 6, 2018 Special Mail Ballot Election
Completion of One Percent Manual Count
3/9/2018
Pursuant to Elections Code 15360, Contra Costa County Elections Division conducted a one percent
manual tally of precinct results for the March 6, 2018 Special Mail Ballot Election.
The random selection of precincts was conducted at the Elections Division on Wednesday, March 7th at
10:00 AM. Two precincts were drawn and counted in the one percent manual tally:
Precincts Selected – Results
Brentwood122 – Manual tally matches voting system tally
Diablo101 – Manual tally matches voting system tally
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: CSB, (925) 681-6389
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Nasim Eghlima, Camilla Rand, Monique Young-Edwards
C. 91
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Recognizing Janissa Rowley for 38 Years of County Service
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/112
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2018/112
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2018/112
Recognition of Thirty-Eight Years of Service to Contra Costa County by Janissa Rowley on the Occasion of her
Retirement
Whereas, Janissa Rowley has been an employee of Contra Costa County Community
Services since 1991; and with Contra Costa County since 1979; and
Whereas, Janissa has been a leader in the field of early care and education for over
fifty years; and
Whereas Janissa has been an assistant teacher, teacher, home visitor, education
manager and assistant director throughout her career; and
Whereas Janissa has devoted her career to ensuring that disadvantaged children and
their families have access to affordable, quality care; and
Whereas Janissa has embodied the belief that every child and their family has the
right to be treated with dignity and respect; and
Whereas Janissa was instrumental in developing the very first childcare partnership in
Contra Costa County in the 1990s; and
Whereas Janissa has devoted her career to advocating for equitable pay for early care
teachers; and
Whereas Janissa has represented Community Services throughout her career on the
Contra Costa Community College District Board, The Local Planning Council for
Early Care and Education, Contra Costa Association for the Education of Young
Children, California Childcare Director’s Association and numerous task forces; and
Whereas Janissa has developed several sustainable programs to support and encourage
teacher development and education such as the Teacher Assistant Trainee and Teacher
Apprenticeship Programs; and
Whereas Janissa has built strong relationships with the community colleges to ensure
early care and education teachers have access to quality and affordable education and
that there are avenues for higher education; and
Whereas Janissa has led the Community Services Education Team over the past seven
years to bring numerous quality initiatives into the classrooms; and
Whereas Janissa’s legacy of nurturing staff, children and families and her advocacy
and commitment to the field will long be remembered throughout Contra Costa
County and the State of California;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County congratulates Janissa
Rowley on the occasion of her retirement.
___________________
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, District IV Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District III Supervisor District V 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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 1999
regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 1999, the Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency, pursuant to the provisions of
Government Code Section 8630 on homelessness in Contra Costa County.
Government Code Section 8630 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. In no
event is the review to take place more than 21 days after the previous review. On March 13, 2018, the
Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the emergency declaration.
With the continuing high number of homeless individuals and insufficient funding available to assist in
sheltering all homeless individuals and families, it is appropriate for the Board to continue the declaration
of a local emergency regarding homelessness.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Susan Smith, (925)
335-1042
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 92
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CONTINUE EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION REGARDING HOMELESSNESS
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority ("County
Connection"), including the list of designated positions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
County Connection has amended its Conflict of Interest Code and submitted the revised code, attached as
Exhibit A, to the Board for approval pursuant to Government Code section 87306 and 87306.5.
The changes include an updated list of positions designated to file conflict of interest statements. These
changes will ensure that the Conflict of Interest Code accurately reflects the current positions and
organizational structure in use by County Connection. A strike-out version of the Conflict of Interest Code
is attached as Exhibit B.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Schwerin, Deputy County
Counsel, (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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: David Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Cynthia Schwerin, Deputy County Counsel, Rick Ramacier, General Manager, County Connection
C. 93
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon L. Anderson, County Counsel
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Conflict of Interest Code for the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
ATTACHMENTS
Ex. A - County Connection COI Code
Ex. B - County Connection COI Code -
STRIKEOUT
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/122 approving the Side Letter between Contra Costa County and the
California Nurses Association (CNA) modifying the Preamble and Section 64 Duration of Agreement of
the Memorandum of Understanding to extend the contract from March 31, 2018 through May 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
This Side Letter extends the current memorandum of understanding from March 31, 2018 through May 31,
2018, to allow both parties to work together to negotiate an agreement. Both the Preamble and Section 64 -
Duration of Agreement are modified. The effect of this Side Letter is that all other terms and conditions of
the MOU, specifically including Section 60 and 62, are extended accordingly for the new term of the MOU
between the County and CNA (August 1, 2014 – May 31, 2018).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Members will continue working under an expired contract.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
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: March 27, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Dianne Dinsmore, Human Resources Director, Robert Campbell, County Auditor-Controller
C. 94
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution No. 2018/122 - California Nurses Association Side Letter Extending Duration of Agreement
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2018/122
CNA Side Letter dated 3/21/18
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2018/122