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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
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
April 27, 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 :
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, 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 Empl. Int'l Union United Health Care
Workers West; East County Firefighters' Assn.; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.;
Probation Peace Officers Assn. of Contra Costa County; Contra Costa County Deputy District
Attorneys' Assn.; and Prof. & Tech. Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO.
2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, '
54956.9(a))
1. Steven Kittleson v. County of Contra Costa, Contra Costa Superior Court Action No.
C08-01959
2. Helen Gebregiorgis v. County of Contra Costa, Contra Costa Superior Court Action No.
MSC09-02327
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(b): [Two potential cases.]
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(c): [One potential case.]
By unanimous vote with all Supervisors present, the Board directed that litigation be initiated
once the action has been formally commenced. The action, defendents and other particulars
will be disclosed upon inquiry.
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they
pass no criticisms." ~ George Eliot (1819 - 1880)
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.69 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 proclaim May 2-8, 2010 as the 96th Annual "Be Kind to Animals
Week" in Contra Costa County. (Glenn Howell, Animal Services Director. (See C.16)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 2 PRESENTATION to declare May 2010 as Motorcycle Awareness Month. (Supervisor
Uilkema) (See C.17)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 3 PRESENTATION to declare support of Extended Producer Responsibility. (Supervisor
Piepho) (See C.19)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 4 PRESENTATION to declare May 8, 2010 as Letter Carrier Day in Contra Costa County.
(Supervisors Bonilla and Gioia. (See C.20)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 5 PRESENTATION to honor and commend Rich Hartmann for heroism. (Supervisor Bonilla)
Vote: 5 - 0
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
SD. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
The following people spoke:
Mary Harms, In-Home Support Services (IHSS), stated that in negotiations employees are
only being offered reductions in pay and benefits and the impacts on the overall county
budget when providers must take other jobs, including the institionalization of their clients;
Corine Picou, Field Representative for In-Home Support Services (IHSS), requested swift and
reasonable contract negotiations;
David Frey (Captain USN-Retired), resident of Pleasant Hill, on the need for dental care,
expediting Section 8 units on the availability list; and the lack of jobs for newly released
inmate;
Mayrdawna Davis, resident of Pittsburg, thanked the Board for its support and assistance in
correcting and expunging court records for citizens to help them seek future opportunities;
Ralph Hoffman, Contra Costa County Chambers of Commerce; requests Board pass a
resolution opposing AB155, which would prohibit cities and counties from filing for
bankruptcy without state approval.
SD. 2 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
SD. 3 HEARING to Adopt Traffic Resolution No. 2010/4313 establishing a speed limit of 5 miles
per hour and load limits of 36,000, 56,000, and 70,000 pounds, for Type 3, Type 3S2, and Type
3-3 commercial vehicles, respectively, on the Marsh Creek Detention Facility Bridge (Bridge No.
28C0226), as recommended by the Public Works Director, Clayton area. (Jerry Fahy, Public
Works Department) (No Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS
SD. 4 Acting as the Wendt Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board of
Directors, conduct HEARING to consider adoption of GHAD Resolution No. 2010/01, adopting
the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and updated payment limit. (Uri Eliahu, General Manager)
ClOSED the hearing; and ADOPTED Wendt Ranch GHAD Resolution No. 2010/01, adopting
the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and an updated payment limit for the 2010/2011 annual
fiscal year.
Vote: 5 - 0
SD. 5 Acting as the Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board of
Directors, conduct HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2010/01, adopting the Fiscal
Year 2010/2011 budget and updated payment limit. (Uri Eliahu, General Manager)
ClOSED the hearing; and ADOPT ED Wiedemann Ranch GHAD Resolution No. 2010/01,
adopting the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and updated payment limit.
Vote: 5 - 0
SD. 6 Acting as the Hillcrest Heights Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Board of
Directors, ACCEPT Annual Report and conduct HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution
No. 2010/02, adopting the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and updated payment limit. (Bill
Wigginton, General Manager)
CLOSED the hearing; and ACCEPTED the annual status report; and ADOPTED Hillcrest
Heights GHAD Resolution No. 2010/02, adopting the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and
updated payment limit.
Vote: 5 - 0
SD. 7 Acting as the California Tradewinds Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)
Resolution No. 2010/01, ACCEPT Annual Report and conduct HEARING to consider adoption of
GHAD Resolution No. 2010/01, adopting the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and updated payment
limit. (Bill Wigginton, General Manager)
CLOSED the hearing; ACCEPTED Annual Report;and ADOPTED California Tradewinds
GHAD Resolution No. 2010/01, adopting the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget and updated
payment limit.
Vote: 5 - 0
DELIBERATION ITEMS
11:00 A.M.
D. 1 HEARING to consider possible adoption of the FY 2010-15 Consolidated Plan and Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and approval of the FY 2010/11 allocation of funds for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act
(HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs as recommended by the Family and
Human Services Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Affordable Housing Finance
Committee. (Bob Calkins, Conservation and Development)
The following people spoke in favor of the recommendations:
Susan Shiu, Contra Costa Child Care Council
Alissa Friedman, Executive Director of Opportunity Junction;
Daniel Broin, Village Community Resource Resource Center.
By unanimous vote, with all Supervisors present the Board:
CLOSED the hearing; ADOPTED and APPROVED the draft FY 2010-15 Consolidated Plan;
and ADOPTED AND APPROVED the draft FY 2010/11 Action Plan; APPROVED the
Family and Human Services Committee recommendations for the allocation of FY 2010/11
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the Public Service and Emergency
Shelter Grant categories; APPROVED the Finance Committee recommendations for the
allocation of FY 2010/11 CDBG funds in the Economic Development and
Infrastructure/Public Facilities categories; and;APPROVED the Affordable Housing
Finance Committee (AHFC) recommendations for the allocations in the Housing category;
DETERMINED that the FY 2010-15 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2010/11 Action Plan are
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines; DIRECTED the Department of Conservation and
Development Director to file a Notice of Exemption for the FY 2010-15 Consolidated Plan,
and the FY 2010/11 Action Plan with the County Clerk; AUTHORIZED the Department of
Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute the appropriate documents
for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; 9.AUTHORIZED
the Department of Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute the
CDBG, HOME, and ESG program Agreements as approved in the FY 2010/11 Action Plan by
the Board of Supervisors; and
DEFERRED action to May 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m on the draft Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice to allow staff to review and provide written responses to the letter
received from Bay Area Legal Aid and Public Advocates, Inc.dated April 26, 2010.
Vote: 5 - 0
D. 2 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
Supervisor Glover attended the April 22nd General Assembly meeting of the Association of
Bay Area Governments (ABAG) .
Closed Session
Adjourn to Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting
1:00 p.m.
651 Pine Street, Room 107
Martinez
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
C. 1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the Right of
Way Contract for a portion of the property located at 924 Fitzuren Road; ACCEPT the Grant
Deed, Easements and Quitclaim Deed; and APPROVE payment in the amount of $160,000
payable to North American Title Company in connection with the State Route 4 (E) Widening -
Somersville Road to Route 160 Project, Pittsburg area. (100% Contra Costa Transportation
Authority Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 2 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/218 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by
Malachi Construction, for the Montalvin Manor Sidewalk project, as recommended by the Public
Works Director, Richmond area. (75% Redevelopment Agency and 25% Property Owner Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to direct payment to the
East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy in the amount of $332,471 for the East Contra
Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan (HCP) Rural
Road Fee and Wetland Fee associated with the implementation of the Vasco Road Safety
Improvement project, Brentwood area. (100% American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 4 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/223 approving and authorizing the allocation of Transportation
Development Act (TDA), Article 3 Funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects for Fiscal Year
2010/2011 and DIRECT the Public Works Director, or designee, to forward the list of projects to
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for final approval and allocation of funding effective
July 1, 2010, Countywide. (100% TDA funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 5 APPROVE the Conveyance of Surplus Real Property to the City of Pittsburg, AUTHORIZE
the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the Quitclaim Deed on behalf of the County, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, Pittsburg area. (100% Contra Costa Transportation
Authority Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
Engineering Services
C. 6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/227 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or
designee, to fully close a portion of Ceres Street, on May 15, 2010 from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.,
for the purpose of the Crockett Townwide Yard Sale and Ceres Street Rummage Sale, Crockett
area. (No Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/228 accepting completion of landscape improvements for RA
05-01199, (cross-reference SD 03-08508), for project being developed by Windemere BLC Land
Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley)
area. (No Fiscal Impact)
RELISTED to May 11, 2010.
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 8 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/229 accepting Deferred Improvement Agreement as satisfied for
DP 85-03017 for project being developed by D’Avilla Woods, Inc., as recommended by the Public
Works Director, El Sobrante area. (No Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 9 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/230 accepting completion of improvements for SD05-08940 for
project being developed by Five Associates, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director,
El Sobrante area (No Fiscal Impact)
RELISTED to May 11, 2010.
Vote: 5 - 0
Special Districts & County Airports
C.10 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Condor Country Consulting in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000 to provide
environmental construction monitoring services for the Vasco Road Safety Improvements project
for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013,, Brentwood and Byron areas (100% American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.11 ACCEPT the Grant of Easement for ingress and egress purposes from Baywood Land
Management Company, LLC in exchange for a Quitclaim Deed covering a portion of an
access/drainage easement, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 126-210-045, located on Detroit
Avenue; APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the Quitclaim
Deed; and ADOPT related findings under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, as
recommended by the Chief Engineer, Concord area. (No Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.12 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Airports Director, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the
County, the thirteenth lease amendment between the County, as lessor, and F.M. Aviation, Inc.,
dba Sterling Aviation, as tenant. (100% Airport Enterprise Fund revenue).
Vote: 5 - 0
C.13 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation
District, or designee, to transfer Marsh Creek regional drainage fees to Drainage Area 130,
Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley Areas. (Various Drainage Area Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.14 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Rickesha Collins vs. Contra Costa
County, P.S.I. and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund
in an amount not to exceed $45,000, less permanent disability advance, as recommended by
the Acting Risk Manager. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.15 DENY claims by Jimmie L. Doss, Jr.: Jim and Teresa Fowler; Ebony Cottier; and Marissa
Pena, a minor.
Vote: 5 - 0
Honors & Proclamations
C.16 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/142 proclaiming May 2-8, 2010 as the 96th Annual "Be Kind to
Animals Week" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Animal Services Director. (See
PR.1)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.17 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/145 declaring May 2010 as Motorcycle Awareness Month, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (See PR.2)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.18 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/222 recognizing Rosa Ramirez for exemplary service on the
occasion of her 25 year anniversary with the Risk Management Division of the County
Administrator's Office, as recommended by the Acting Risk Manager.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.19 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/225 in support of Extended Producer Responsibility, as
recommended by Supervisor Piepho. (See PR.3)
Speakers: Tracy Bauer, Sustainable Contra Costa; Lois Corchaine, California Product
Steward Council (CPSC);
Tina King Neuhausel, Director, Sustainable Contra Costa; Curtis Swanson, Contra Costa
Central Sanitary District.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.20 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/224 declaring May 8, 2010 as Letter Carrier Day in Contra
Costa County, as recommended by Supervisors Bonilla and Gioia. (See PR.4)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.21 Adopt resolution number 2010/232 honoring Morgan Miller Blair for 25 years of service, as
recommended by Supervisor Piepho.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.22 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/233 recognizing Uri Eliahu's induction into the San Ramon
Rotary Hall of Fame, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.
Vote: 5 - 0
Appointments & Resignations
C.23 APPOINT Sue Littlehale to the Local Orinda Seat on the Advisory Council on Aging, as
recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.24 Accept the resignation of Yolanda Costilla District V Seat B representative on the Alcohol and
Other Drugs Advisory Board, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.25 ACCEPT the resignation of Mr. Hyman Wong from the District II Seat of the Contra Costa
County Planning Commission effective immediately, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Vote: 5 - 0
Appropriation Adjustments
C.26 Sheriff-Coroner (0255) / General Services (0080) : APPROVE Appropriation Adjustment
No. 5072 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $32,725 from the Sheriff-
Coroner to the General Services budget for renovations to offices located at 651 Pine Street, 11th
Floor, Martinez.
Vote: 5 - 0
Intergovermental Relations
C.27 ADOPT a position of "Support" for AB 1701 (Chesbro), a bill that deletes the December 31,
2010 end date for existing law that authorizes a city or county to authorize a licensed pharmacist
to sell or furnish 10 or fewer hypodermic needles or syringes to a person for human use without a
prescription if the pharmacy is registered with a local health department, as recommended by the
Director of Public Health, Dr. Wendel Brunner.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.28 AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter to Governor
Schwarzenegger urging restoration of Williamson Act subvention funding in the May Revise of
the Fiscal Year 2010-11 State Budget, as recommended by the Conservation and Development
Director. (No fiscal impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
Personnel Actions
C.29 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20788, to add one Exempt Medical Staff
Physician at in the Health Services Department. (100% Enterprise I Fund offset by reduction in
contract usage)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.30 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/243 to abolish and restore specified positions and layoff
employees in the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau 's
Center-Based and Home-Based part day programs effective June 30, 2010; and rehire employees
effective August 1, 2010 as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
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.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from
First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission in the amount of $5,000 to fund a baby
and toddler activity area at the San Pablo Library. (No Library fund match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the
U.S. Department of Justice, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant in an amount
not to exceed $249,322 for cross-system collaboration on mentally ill offenders, for the period
October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012. (80% Federal, 20% In-Kind Match to be provided
from within the Sheriff's budget)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
apply for and accept a continuation grant in the amount of $350,000 on behalf of the County’s
Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative (ZTDV) from the Department of Justice, Office
on Violence Against Women for the “Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange
Grant Program” for a three-year term effective upon the date of award. (No County match).
Vote: 5 - 0
C.34 APPROVED and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, an
Amendment Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2009,
to decrease the payment limit by $527,012 to a new amount payable to the County not to exceed
$4,222,232, for the County’s AIDS Programs with no change in the original term of July 1, 2007
through June 30, 2010. (No County match required)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with the California Department of Public Health, to pay the County an amount not to
exceed $1,259,862 for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Comprehensive Program,
Public Health Emergency Response Phase four, for the period March 1, 2010 through July 30,
2010. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with the California Department of Public Health, effective August 10, 2009, to
increase payment to the County by $106,975, to a new total payment limit of $2,759,621, for the
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Comprehensive Program, with no change in the original
term through August 9, 2010. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and
Development, to revise advance payment language in the funding terms and conditions, allowing
the County to receive a full 25% advance payment for Community Services Block Grant programs
with no change to the payment limit of $329,511 or the contract term January 1, 2010 through
December 31, 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.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Conservation
and Development Department, various purchase orders with a combined total not to exceed
$1,325,000 for the purchase of doors, windows and miscellaneous appliances for the county's
home weatherization program. (100% California Weatherization Program funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.39
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority to increase the interagency agreement by $228,570 to an amount not to exceed
$2,186,197, for anti-fraud activities and provider enrollment activities as required by the California Department of Social
Services with no change in the contract term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (100% State)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE a payment not to exceed $330,564 by the Contra Costa County
Fire Protection District to the City of Pinole for fire protection services provided to the Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District in the area of the former Pinole Fire Protection District for
Fiscal Year 2009-10. (Budgeted, 100% Contra Costa County Fire Protection District).
Vote: 5 - 0
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Medtox Laboratories, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, in an amount not to
exceed $225,000 to provide Child Welfare Mandated Drug Testing Services for the period July 1,
2010 through June 30, 2011. (30% County; 70% State)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Aspiranet, in an amount not to exceed $1,113,126 to provide home visiting
family support services for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (1% County; 47%
Federal; 52% First Five).
Vote: 5 - 0
C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with Goldfarb and Lipman, LLP, to increase the payment limit by
$50,000 to a new payment limit not to exceed $165,000 and extend the term of the contract
through June 30, 2011, for continued legal services related to HOME, CDBG, HOPWA and NSP
programs, Countywide. (100% Various Federal Grant funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Vision Consulting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, to provide professional
consultation and technical assistance with regard to project analysis and implementation of Contra
Costa Regional Medical and Health Center clinical applications, for the period May 1, 2010
through April 30, 2011. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Kiran U. Koka, M.D., effective April 1, 2010, to increase the payment by
$30,000 to a new payment limit of $120,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental
health services, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. (100%
Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Staff Care, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $860,000, to provide temporary psychiatric
physician services, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011. (100% Mental Health
Realignment)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Sandra Paolini, MFT, effective April 1, 2010, to increase the payment by
$60,000 to a new payment limit of $150,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental
health services, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. (100%
Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Hiawatha Harris, M.D., Inc. (dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinic),
effective April 1, 2010, to increase the payment by $1,300,000 to a new payment limit of
$2,000,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services, with no change in the
original term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. (100% Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and
50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Rosalind Ruhl, MFT, effective April 1, 2010, to increase the payment by $25,000
to a new payment limit of $175,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health
services, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. (100% Medi-
Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Touchstone Counseling Services, Inc., effective April 1, 2010, to increase the
payment by $35,000 to a new payment limit of $225,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty
mental health services, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010.
(100% Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Psychotherapy Institute for Individual, Family and Community Development,
Inc., effective April 1, 2010, to increase the payment by $15,000 to a new payment limit of
$135,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services, with no change in the
original term of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. (100% Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and
50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Lori Salinas, MFT, effective April 1, 2010, to increase the payment by $25,000
to a new payment limit of $145,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health
services, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. (100% Medi-
Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Beacon Partners, Inc., effective March 17, 2010, to increase the payment limit by
$280,000, to a new payment limit of $600,000 to provide additional project analysis and
implementation of hospital clinical applications, with no change in the original term of August 1,
2008 through July 31, 2010. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Contract
Extension Agreement with Planned Parenthood, to continue providing primary medical care
services to low income uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, with no change in the original
payment limit of $300,000 to extend the term from April 30, 2010 through April 30, 2012. (100%
County General Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Child Support Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Work Place Training Program, a division of Vacaville Unified School District, in an
amount not to exceed, $20,000, to provide onsite training services of MicroSoft Office and Excel
2007 to the Child Support Services staff for the period May 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. (66%
Federal, 34% State)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.56 CORRECT the Board Order approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 23, 2010, C.109,
with American Red Cross Blood Services, to reflect the intent of the parties in which the payment
limit should read in an amount not to exceed $900,000 instead of $90,000, to provide total blood
and blood component products and associated services as needed for patients at the Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center, for the period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. (100%
Enterprise I Funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to
execute a contract amendment with the San Francisco Estuary Institute to increase the payment
limit by $40,000 to a new payment limit not to exceed $350,000 and extend the term of the
contract from April 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010 for additional assessment services of historic
natural resource conditions in the County; and AUTHORIZE the Flood Control and Water
Conservation District to direct $25,000 of Marsh Creek Watershed Zone 1 funds to the East Contra
Costa County Historical Ecology Assessment. (43% California Coastal Conservancy; 36% Flood
Control District; 21% California Department of Fish and Game)
Vote: 5 - 0
Other Actions
C.58 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/158 authorizing, on behalf of the Liberty Union High School
District, the sale and issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) in an amount not
to exceed $10,000,000, as recommended by the County Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the
Public Defender, a purchase order with CompuCom Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$136,684 for software application licensing for the period June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2015.
(100% County General Fund, included in 2010/11 Recommended Budget)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.60 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/204 authorizing, on behalf of the Walnut Creek School District,
the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2002 Series D (2010) in an amount
not to exceed $4,000,000, as recommended by the County Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.61 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/205 authorizing, on behalf of the Walnut Creek School District,
the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2002 Series E (2010) in an amount
not to exceed $4,000,000, as recommended by the County Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.62 ACCEPT the March 2010 update of the operations of the Employment and Human Services
Department, Community Services Bureau, as recommended by the Employment and Human
Services Department Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.63 APPROVE the Appointment-In-Lieu of election requests for specified candidates as on file in
the Contra Costa Elections Division for the June 8, 2010 Direct Primary Election, as
recommended by the Clerk-Recorder. (No fiscal impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.64 ACCEPT the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau's
Corrective Action Plan to the 2009 Federal Triennial Head Start Review; and AUTHORIZE
submission of this plan to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families, as recommended by Employment and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.65 DECLARE as Surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to dispose of
vehicles no longer needed for public use as recommended by the General Services Director. (No
fiscal impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.66 RECEIVE Civil Grand Jury Report No. 1004, entitled "County Cell Phones" and forward to
the County Administrator for response, as recommended by the County Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.67 ACCEPT and APPROVE the County Children and Family Services Self-Assessment
and System Improvement Plan as recommended by the Employment and Human Services
Department Director and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors to sign the Self-
Assessment and System Improvement Plan.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.68 ACCEPT recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Committee regarding the awarding of 13
grants totaling $85,072, from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to support projects
benefiting the fish and wildlife resources of the County, as recommended by the Conservation and
Development Director. (100% Fish and Wildlife Propagation funds)
ADOPTED the recommendations; and REFERRED the grant award selection process to the
Internal Operations Committee for review.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Chevron USA, allowing a refund to Chevron arising out of property tax appeals
for tax years 2004, 2005 and 2006, to be paid over the next two fiscal years, and to provide for a
partial waiver of interest by Chevron.
Vote: 5 - 0
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the
Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should
complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed
by the Clerk of the Board to a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours
prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, First Floor, Room 106,
Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted
by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the
Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for
comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have
spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. Comments
on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the Board of Supervisors can be
submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail: Board of Supervisors, 651 Pine Street Room
106, Martinez, CA 94553; by fax: 925-335-1913.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend
Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at (925)
335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915. An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, Room 106.
Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the
Board. Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make the necessary
arrangements.
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Board Agenda. Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of
the Board, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.
Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office
of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900. The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County’s
Internet Web Page:
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors 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 May 3, 2010 1:00 p.m. Room 101
Finance Committee May 17, 2010 9:00 a.m. Room 101
Internal Operations Committee May 3, 2010 10:30 a.m. Room 101
Legislation Committee May 3, 2010 9:00 a.m. Room 101
Public Protection Committee May 17, 2010 10:30 a.m. Room 101
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee May 17, 2010 1:00 p.m. Room 101
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
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
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