HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-02 Annotated AgendaCALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 651 PINE STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
JOHN GIOIA,CHAIR, 1st DISTRICT
GAYLE B. UILKEMA, 2nd DISTRICT
MARY N. PIEPHO, 3rd DISTRICT
SUSAN A. BONILLA, 4th DISTRICT
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, 5th DISTRICT
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900
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AGENDA
March 2, 2010
9:00 A.M. Convene and announcement adjournment to Closed Session in Room 101.
Present: District I Supervisor John Gioia
District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema
District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho
District IV Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla
District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Attendees:David J. Twa
Closed Session Agenda :
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: Ted Cwiek and Keith Fleming.
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assn., Local No. 1; Am. Fed.,
State, County, & Mun. Empl., Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l
Union, Local1021; District Attorney’s Investigators Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United
Prof. Firefighters, Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western
Council of Engineers; United Chief Officers Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union United Health
Care Workers West; East County Firefighters’ Assn.; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.;
Probation Peace Officers Assn. of Contra Costa County; Contra Costa County Deputy District
Attorneys’ Assn.; and Prof. & Tech. Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO.
2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Keith Fleming.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, §
54956.9(a))
Glenda Edwards v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. ADJ2864605, ADJ788319,
ADJ817275, ADJ4311216, ADJ3757660, ADJ 2911108, ADJ1805545, ADJ523923.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(c): Two potential cases.
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 1014 Florida Avenue Richmond, CA
217 S. 11th Street, Richmond, CA
Agency Negotiator: Mike Lango and Dick Awenius
Negotiating parties: County of Contra Costa and Rosie the Riveter Trust, a California
Corporation
Under negotiation: price and terms
There were no announcements from Closed Session.
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Be to her virtues very kind,
Be to her faults a little blind ." ~ Matthew Prior
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.40 on the following agenda) – Items are
subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion
by a member of the public. Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short
Discussion Items.
PRESENTATIONS
PR.1 PRESENTATION to declare the month of March as Women's History Month. (Supervisor
Bonilla) (See C.7)
PR. 2 PRESENTATION supporting "Operation Richmond" -- a citizen-led effort in the City of
Richmond to stop the violence among residents and to promote a culture of lasting peace in West
Contra Costa County communities. (Supervisor Gioia) (See C.9)
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
SD. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
There were no requests to speak at public comment.
SD. 2 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D. 1 HEARING to consider the proposed formation of Zone 3111 of County Service Area P-6 in
the unincorporated area of El Sobrante. (Supervisor Gioia)
Chair Gioia called for public comment.
Tim Ewell, County Administrator’s Office, presented the staff report. Mr. Ewell informed the
Board that at the time of this hearing, 75 protests had been received, of which 54 were
registered voters in Contra Costa County; a majority protest does not exist.
Chair Gioia called for public comment.
The following people spoke: E. Montez, resident of El Sobrante; Joan Milner Sato, resident of
El Sobrante; Marilynne Melcader, Save El Sobrante; Ruth Middleton, resident of El Sobrante;
Margaret Hooper, resident of El Sobrante; David Lowrie, resident of Potter Valley; Eddy
Guerra, El Sobrante; Susan Swift, resident of El Sobrante; Bill Reichman, resident of San
Pablo; Edgar Perry, resident of El Sobrante; Ed C. Spears; Anthony Crescenzi; Fred L.
Harvey, resident of El Sobrante; Araham Tingey; Eleanor Loynd, El Sobrante Planning &
Zoning Advisory Committee; Barbara Pendergrass, El Sobrante Municipal Advisory
Committee.
By unanimous vote the Board:
CLOSED the hearing on the proposed formation of Zone 3111 within County Service Area
P-6; DETERMINED no majority protest exists of the voters residing within the boundaries of
proposed Zone 3111 exists pursuant to Government Code section 25217.1(b)(1); and
ADOPTED Resolution No. 2010/126 establishing Zone 3111 of County Service Area P-6
subject to voter approval of a special tax to fund police protection services within the zone.
Vote: 5 - 0
D. 2 HEARING to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-03, authorizing the levy of a special
tax for police protection services in Zone 3111 of County Service Area P-6 and FIXING of
election. (Supervisor Gioia)
Following the staff report, Chair Gioia called for public comment.
The following people spoke: David Lowrie, resident of Potter Valley; Joan Sato, resident of El
Sobrante; Barbara A. Pendergrass, El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Committee; A. L.
Mellander, Save El Sobrante; Jim Bickert, Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (DSA); Sharon
Thygesen, resident of El Sobrante; Anthony Crescenzi; resident of San Pablo, Rollie Katz,
Public Employees’ Union Local One.
Chair Gioia clarified that the ordinance does not institute a tax, rather it sets the fee amount
and authorizes collection on the tax roll in the event the ballot measure to form the zone
passes. The ordinance goes into effect only if the voters approve the formation of the zone in
the June 8, 2010 election.
By unanimous vote with all Supervisors present, the Board:
CLOSED the hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-03, authorizing the levy of
a special tax for police protection services in Zone 3111 of County Service Area P-6 in the
unincorporated area of El Sobrante; ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2010-03;
ADOPTED Resolution No. 2010/127 authorizing an election in Zone 3111 of County Service
Area P-6 to consider approval of Ordinance No. 2010-03; and DIRECTED the County Clerk,
Elections Division, to conduct the election required by Government Code sections 23027 and
53978. This election shall be held at the time of the primary election on June 8, 2010.
Vote: 5 - 0
D. 3 CONSIDER accepting a report from Contra Costa Health Services on the history and
accomplishments of system redesign and safety and quality improvement at Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director)
Vote: 5 - 0
D. 4 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
Supervisor Glover will be attending the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual
Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. the week of March 7-13 representing Contra Costa
County.
Closed Session
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
C. 1 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/112 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or
designee, to file applications for the federal Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 funding for the
Vasco Road Overlay Project and for the Vasco Road Safety Improvements Project and stating
local support and assurances to complete the projects, Brentwood area. (No impact to General
Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
Engineering Services
C. 2 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/122 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or
designee, to continue full closure of a portion of West Griffon Street, through December 31, 2010,
24 hours per day, for the purpose of security fencing for material storage and housing under
construction, Danville area. (No Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 3 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/123 approving Stormwater Management Facilities Operation
and Maintenance Agreement for DP 07-03064 (APN 148-480-014), as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Walnut Creek area. (No Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 4 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/125 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or
designee, to execute a Master Grant Contract with the East Bay Regional Park District under the
Measure WW Park Bond Extension in the amount of $2,493,336 for park improvement projects
for the period March 2, 2010 through December 31, 2018, Alamo, Clyde, El Sobrante, San Pablo
and Rodeo areas. (No impact to General Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 5 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Diana Smith vs. Contra Costa County and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in the amount of
$50,000, as recommended by the Acting Risk Manager. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal
Service Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 6 DENY claims by Claudia Ornelas; Maurice Williams; Mabo Muanza; amended claim by
Mabo Muanza, and late claims by Jenny Mendel.
Vote: 5 - 0
Honors & Proclamations
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/116 declaring the month of March as Women's History Month,
as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla. (See PR.1)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 8 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/124 honoring the work of Friendship Force International and
acknowledging March 1, 2010 as "World Friendship Day" in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 9 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/139 expressing support for and acknowledgment of the success
of “Operation Richmond” and urging community members of all faiths and beliefs to participate in
its inspirational efforts, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. (See PR.2)
Vote: 5 - 0
Appointments & Resignations
C.10 RE-APPOINT Chris J. McDonald to the District II seat on the In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.11 APPOINT Lydia A. Ned-Jones to the Low-Income Sector #2 seat on the Economic
Opportunity Council, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
Appropriation Adjustments
C.12 Employment and Human Services (Various) : APPROVE Appropriations and Revenue
Adjustment No. 5053 authorizing mid-year revenue and appropriation adjustments resulting from
reallocated State revenue, decreased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) revenue,
and decreased Realignment revenue for FY 2009/10.
Vote: 5 - 0
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of fund and/or
services:
C.13 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to submit an
application and EXECUTE a loan agreement, if approved, for $2.5 million with the California
Energy Commission to implement energy efficiency projects. (No fiscal impact, potential energy
savings)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.14 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
apply for and accept funding from Contra Costa County District II Conoco-Phillips Return-
to-Source Fund in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for playground construction at the
Employment and Human Services Department's building at 151 Linus Pauling Drive, Hercules
area, for the period April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.15 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee to execute a contract
with John Swett School District, to pay County an amount not to exceed $600, for the Public
Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening Project for 7th and 8th grade students, for the period
February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. (No County funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.16 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee to execute a contract
with Lafayette School District, to pay County an amount not to exceed $1,600, for the Public
Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening Project for 7th and 8th grade students, for the period
February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011.
(No County funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.17 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch, to incorporate
new supplemental terms and conditions regarding the American Recovery and Reimbursement
Act funds, allowing the County to continue providing services for the Immunization Assistance
Program, with no change in the original amount payable to the County of $527,578 and no change
in the original term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.18 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract to accept funding from California Department of Education for School Age
Resources in an amount not to exceed $1,166 for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
(No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase
of equipment and/or services:
C.19 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Sharon Odom, MFT, effective February 1, 2010, to increase the payment limit by
$7,000 to a new payment limit of $57,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health
services, with no change in the original term of March 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. (100%
Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.20 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
issue a Request for Proposals on behalf of the Family and Children's Trust Committee in an
amount not to exceed $250,000 for parent choice child care subsidies for low-income working
families and/or families with unemployed parent(s) in school or in employment training programs,
for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (100% County Child Care Affordability funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.21 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a novation
contract with Condor Country Consulting in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide on-call
environmental consulting services on various projects, Countywide, for the period December 1,
2008 through December 31, 2011. (48% Flood Control & Water Conservation District, 48% Local
Road, and 4% Airport Project Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.22 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with On Assignment Staffing Services, Inc., effective February 17, 2010, to modify
the rate schedule with no change in the original payment limit of $2,500,000 and no change in the
original term of June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.23 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $265,000, to provide temporary
respiratory therapists at Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers, for the period
February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.24 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Larry Digman, in an amount not to exceed $163,300 to provide data
warehouse analysis for the period April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. (20% County, 40%
State, 40% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.25 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Multilingual Counseling, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to
provide mental health services to adults and children who are not Medi-Cal eligible, and Medi-Cal
eligible clients who do not have a mental health benefit, for the period March 1, 2010 through
February 29, 2011. (100% County Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase, on behalf of
the Sheriff-Coroner, one patrol vehicle in the amount of $25,068 for use by the Office of the
Sheriff-Coroner- Discovery Bay Resident Deputy. (100% County Service Area P-6,
Discovery Bay zone funds)
RELISTED to an undetermined date.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to Purchase an additional
vehicle for the Health Services Department. (Kaiser Permanente Grant funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
issue a Request for Proposals in an amount not to exceed $509,495 to provide intensive family
preservation services in support of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. (46.9%
State, 33.0% Federal, 20.1% County General Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health
Services Department, a purchase order with Applied Remedial Services, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $260,000 for removal and disposal of hazardous waste materials at Contra Costa Regional
Medical and Health Centers, for the period March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011. (100%
Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Sodexo America, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $188,928 to provide management and
oversight of the Environmental Services Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health
Centers, for the period January 1 through June 30, 2010. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with New Connections, in an amount not to exceed $298,000, to provide services to County
residents with HIV disease for the period March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011. (100% Ryan
White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Community Options for Families and Youth, Inc., effective February 1, 2010, to
increase the payment limit by $600,000 to a new payment limit of $1,800,000 to provide
additional therapeutic behavioral services, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2010; and to increase the automatic extension payment limit by $300,000 to a
new payment limit of $900,000, with no change in the term through December 31, 2010. (62%
Federal Medi-Cal, 33% State Early and Persistent Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment, 5%
Mental Health Realignment)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Public Works
Department, a purchase order with CompuCom Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$232,793, for the purchase of software licensing applications for the period of November 1, 2009
to October 31, 2014 for both Public Works and Treasurer-Tax Collector. (88% Road and Flood
Control Funds, 12% General Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute contract amendments decreasing the total payment limit by $255,806 to a new total
payment limit of $908,194, with the non-profit organizations listed below that provide Transitional
Housing Assistance for Emancipated Youth, with no change in the term of July 1, 2009 through
June 30, 2010. (99% State, 1% Federal):
Contractor Payment Limit
First Place for Youth $621,522
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California $202,540
Catholic Charities of the Oakland Diocese
(dba Catholic Charities of the East Bay)$ 84,132
TOTAL: $908,194
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Vote: 5 - 0
C.34a CONSIDER approving the Contract Dispute Resolution Agreement between Vista Staffing
Solutions, Inc., and Contra Costa County; authorizing the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign the
Agreement, and approving and authorizing the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute, a
contract with Vista Staffing Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,110,000 to provide
temporary physicians for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. (100%
Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
Other Actions
C.35 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/128 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by
Rudolph Commercial Interiors, Inc. for the Renovation of the Health Services Building and ADA
Upgrades Project, 2425 Bisso Lane, Concord, as recommended by the General Services Director.
(No fiscal impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.36 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/129 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by
Kel-Tec Builders, Inc. for the Homeless Shelter Expansion/Respite Care Clinic Project, 2047-D
Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, as recommended by the General Services Department. (No fiscal
impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.37 ACCEPT the Contra Costa County Mobile Home Advisory Committee 2009 Annual Report,
as submitted by the Committee.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.38 ACCEPT the Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission 2009 Annual Report as
submitted by the Commission.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.39 DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to dispose of
specified vehicles no longer needed for public use, as recommended by the General Services
Director. (No fiscal impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.40 ACCEPT report on the activities of the 2009 Public Protection Committee and APPROVE
recommendations regarding the disposition of Committee referrals, as recommended by the Public
Protection Committee.
Vote: 5 - 0
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Susan A. Bonilla and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the third Monday
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 Gayle B. Uilkema and Federal D. Glover)
meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651
Pine Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors Susan A. Bonilla and John Gioia) meets on the third Monday of the
month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and Susan A. Bonilla) meets on the
first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street,
Martinez.
The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Susan A. Bonilla and Gayle B. Uilkema) meets on the first
Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street,
Martinez.
The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the third
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 Federal D. Glover and Mary N.
Piepho) meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration
Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Airports Committee See above
Family & Human Services Committee See above
Finance Committee March 10, 2010 - Special
March 15, 2010 - Canceled
2:00 p.m. See above
Internal Operations Committee See above
Legislation Committee See above
Public Protection Committee March 4, 2010 - Special
March 15, 2010 - Canceled
10:00 a.m. See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee See above
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Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific
language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written materials. Following is a list of commonly used
language that may appear in oral presentations and written materials associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
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
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
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
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs. versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee