HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 05252010 - 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
May 25, 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
Revised 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; 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. Arnetha Puckett and Shantara Evans v. Contra Costa County, et al.,
Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C10-00185.
2. Wendy Adams v. David Gould, County of Contra Costa, et al.,
Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C08-03059.
3. Erick Davenport v. Contra Costa County, WCAB Claim No. ADJ190147, ADJ201031
4. Miguel Cardenas, Sr., et al. v. Contra Costa County, et al.,
Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. 09-01011
There were no Closed Session announcements.
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one's
own person is its ultimate reward." ~ Patricia Sampson
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.55 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 proclaiming May 2010 as "Community Action Month" in Contra Costa
County. (Joe Valentine, Employment and Human Services Director) (See C.10)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 2 PRESENTATION to recognize May 2010 as "Senior Volunteer Month" in Contra Costa
County, in honor of Aging and Adult Services volunteers. (John Cottrell, Aging and Adult Services
Director) (See C.7)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 3 PRESENTATION to declare June 2010 as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
and Questioning Pride Month" in Contra Costa County. (Supervisor Gioia) (See C.9)
Vote: 5 - 0
PR. 4 PRESENTATION to recognize June 1-7, 2010 as "National Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation Awareness Week" in Contra Costa County.
(Supervisor Gioia; Art Lathrop, Health Services Department) (See C.8)
Vote: 5 - 0
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
SD. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
The following people spoke regarding Conoco Phillips and the Good Neighbor Agreement:
Ben Johnson, Chris Goehe, Erin Mullen Brosnan, David Black, Fred Clerici, Danielle
Fugere, Nancy Rieser, Mary Wais, Mervyn Silverman, MD, James Labinski, all Crockett
residents, Janet Callaghan, Peter Champion, Susan Champion all Rodeo residents;
Anonymous person 'No Name' submitted a speaker card saying "Boycott Arizona", but did
not wish to speak.
SD. 2 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
10:00 A.M.
SD. 3 HEARING on the appeal of the Notice and Order to Abate a public nuisance on the real
property located at Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, CA (Walter & Irene Hardcastle, Owners). TO BE
CONTINUED TO JUNE 15, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M.
CONTINUED the hearing to June 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
SD. 4 HEARING on the appeal of the Notice and Order to abate a public nuisance on the real
property located at 3237 Camino Diablo, Byron, CA (Floyd E. & Verna Wetzel, Owners). TO BE
CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M.
REMOVED from consideration; No action taken.
SD. 5 CONTINUED HEARING to consider adoption of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice dated March, 2010 as recommended by the Conservation and Development
Director. (Bob Calkins, Conservation and Development Department)
CLOSED the hearing; ACCEPTED report from the Director of Conservation and
Development; APPROVED the Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housing Choice; and
DETERMINED this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0
SD. 6 CONSIDER approving response to Civil Grand Jury Report No. 1004, entitled "County Cell
Phones" and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward response to the Superior Court no later
than June 8, 2010. (David Twa, County Administrator)
Vote: 5 - 0
SD. 7 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution of Necessity 2010/287 for acquisition by
eminent domain of the real property required for the Kregor Peak Communication Site Project,
Pittsburg area. (Michele Trecek, Public Works Department) (100% General Fund-Reserve For
Contingencies (Capital Reserve))
Ed Woo, Director of Department of Information Technology (DoIT), presented the staff report
as outlined in the Board Order. Mr. Woo noted that the process could move forward efficiently
once a Receiver has been appointed.
Chair Gioia opened the hearing and invited public comment.
The following people spoke: Peter Haas, legal representative for multiple property owners;
Wayne Smith, legal representative for multiple property owners, Robyn Roberts; resident of
Walnut Creek, Brenda Thomas Hirsch, resident of Antioch, Deborah Silverman; Bonnie
Plog, resident of Brentwood.
By unanimous vote, with all Supervisors presented the Board CONTINUED the hearing to
June 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
Supervisor Piepho gave an update on improvements to Vasco Road, noting the recent ground
breaking ceremony for the center concrete dividers, and the widening of the roadway shoulder
area.
Supervisor Uilkema reported that in the area of emergency preparedness there are now 4
defibrilators sited in her district.
Supervisor Glover announced a Town Hall Meeting to be held at Los Medanos College, May
26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. on the reentry and reintegration of inmates.
Supervisor Bonilla said there would many scheduled celebrations throughout the County to
observe Memorial Day and urged residents to check their local newspaper for times and
locations.
Closed Session
Adjourn to Contra Costa County Housing Authority Meeting
1:00 P.M.
Board Meeting Chambers
651 Pine Street, Room 107
Martinez, California
Adjourn in memory of
Deirdre Golden Katz
CONSENT ITEMS
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 1 APPROVE the proposed summary vacation of a portion of a public service easement for
access/drainage to Galindo Creek, and ADOPT related findings under the California
Environmental Quality Act, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Concord area. (No
Fiscal Impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 2 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Robert Pastor vs. County of Contra
Costa and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in the
amount of $65,000 less permanent disability advances, as recommended by the Acting Risk
Manager. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 3 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Marion Anderson vs. County of Contra
Costa and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in the
amount of $183,500.00, as recommended by the Acting Risk Manager. (100% Workers'
Compensation Internal Service Fund)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 4 DENY claims by Dana Lynn Canales (Sevastakis); Debra Pitchford, Jenelle Pitchford, Jeana
Pitchford, Jeffrey Pitchford, Joseph Pitchford, Jan Pitchford, deceased; and Bernardo Mendia.
Vote: 5 - 0
Honors & Proclamations
C. 5 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/288 proclaiming May 2010 as Older Americans Month in
Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/290 honoring artist Eduardo Pineda, the Richmond High Aqua
Team, and the SPAWNERS for designing and painting the mural at the El Sobrante Library, as
recommended by the County Librarian.
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/293 recognizing May 2010 as Senior Volunteer Month to honor
Aging and Adult Services volunteers, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services
Director. (See PR.2)
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 8 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/296 recognizing June 1-7, 2010 as National Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation Awareness Week, as recommended by
Supervisor Gioia and the Health Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C. 9 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/298 declaring June 2010 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer and Questioning Pride Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by
Supervisor Gioia. (See PR.3)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.10 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/206 proclaiming May 2010 as Community Action Month in
Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. (See
PR.1)
Vote: 5 - 0
Appointments & Resignations
C.11 APPOINT Robert L. Nolan, M.D., J.D., to the Local Lafayette seat on the Advisory Council
on Aging, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.12 APPOINT Peter Hendricks to the Environmental Engineering Firms (Alternate) seat on the
Hazardous Materials Commission, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.13 DECLARE vacant the Hazardous Materials Commission Environmental Organization #2
Alternate seat held by Howard Adams due to resignation and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to
post the vacancy, as recommended by the Health Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
Appropriation Adjustments
C.14 General Property (0077)/ Minor Building Improvements (0080) ADOPT Appropriation and
Revenue Adjustment No. 5081 approving the transfer of funds in the amount of $12,787
from General Property to Minor Building Improvements for renovations to offices located at 651
Pine Street, 11th Floor, Martinez.
Vote: 5 - 0
Intergovermental Relations
C.15 SUPPORT House of Representatives 3745, the Community Access Preservation Act, a bill
that would guarantee that PEG channels are treated the same as all other local commercial stations
or network affiliates and made available to all subscribers, as recommended by the County
Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.16 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to execute, on behalf of the County,
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the County, the City of Lafayette, and the
Lafayette Redevelopment Agency in connection with the sale of real property located at 952
Moraga Road in Lafayette to the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency.
Vote: 5 - 0
Personnel Actions
C.17 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20722 to add three Infant Toddler Teacher-
Project (represented), five Infant Toddler Associate Teacher-Project (represented), one Site
Supervisor II-Project (represented), two Early Childhood Home Educator-Project
(represented), two Comprehensive Services Manager-Project, three Comprehensive Services
Assistant Manager-Project, three Intermediate Clerk-Project (represented), and one Accountant I
(represented) as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department Director.
(100% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.18 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No.20787 to increase the hours of one Employment
and Human Services Department Social Service Program Assistant position from part time (25/40)
to full time (40/40), as recommended by the Human Resources Director. (100% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.19 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20793 to add one Health Services Information
Technology Supervisor position (represented) in the Health Services Department, as recommended
by the Human Resources Director. (100% Mental Health Services Act funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.20 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20794 to add one permanent intermittent Mental
Health Clinical Specialist position (represented) in the Health Services Department, as
recommended by the Human Resources Director. (100% Mental Health Services Act funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.21 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20786 to reclassify one Administrative Services
Assistant III position and its incumbent to Administrative Services Officer in the County Counsel's
Office, as recommended by the Human Resources Director. (Budgeted)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.22 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20800 to add two Library Assistant-Journey
Level positions (represented); one part time (20/40) Library Assistant-Journey Level position
(represented); one part time (20/40) Clerk-Experienced Level position (represented), and
two Librarian positions (represented) in the Library Department for the Walnut Creek Library, as
recommended by the Human Resources Director. (Budgeted)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.23 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20801 to cancel one Chief Assistant County
Counsel (Exempt) position and add one Assistant County Counsel (Exempt) position in the
County Counsel's Office, as recommended by the Human Resources Director. (Cost savings)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.24 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20765 to reclassify one Network Administrator
II position (represented) and its incumbent to Network Manager (represented) in the Office of the
Public Defender. (Budgeted 2009/10) (All Districts)
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.25 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/292 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human
Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Aging to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $3,752,559 for Older Americans Act Title III and Title
VII services for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (3.9% minimum County match is
budgeted)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a funding
application to the California Department of Recycling and Recovery to pay County an amount not
to exceed $50,000, for the continuation of the Local Enforcement Agency assistance funds for the
Department's Environmental Health Division, Solid Waste Program, for the period July 1, 2010
through June 30, 2011. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute an agreement with California Department of Community Services and Development to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $262,268 for weatherization and energy assistance
services for the period April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.28 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/297 authorizing the Health Services Director, or designee, to
submit a funding application for Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds in an amount
not to exceed $200,000, to fund the Respite Interim Housing and Supportive Services Program for
fiscal years 2010/11 and 2011/12. (No County match)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.29 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 $342,961 to a new payment limit of $672,472 for
Community Services Block Grant programs, with no change to the term of January 1 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.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase order, on behalf of
the Chief Information Officer, with AT&T, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for one Cisco
Catalyst 3560E 24 Telecommunications Switch for use in the Pittsburg Superior Court located at
1000 Center Avenue, Pittsburg. (100% Telecommunications user fees; Budgeted)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute contracts with the agencies listed below in an amount not to exceed $710,930 for Child
Welfare Redesign Differential Response Program Services for the period July 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2011 (95% State, 5% Federal):
Contractor Payment Limit
Families First, Inc. $193,890
Brighter Beginnings $129,260
Family Stress Center, Inc. $129,260
Community Violence Solutions $129,260
Neighborhood House of North Richmond $129,260
TOTAL: $710,930
Vote: 5 - 0
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Bi-Bett, a non-profit corporation, effective January 1, 2010, to increase the
payment limit by $143,174 to a new payment limit of $1,986,813, to provide outpatient and
residential treatment services to additional clients, with no change in the original term of July 1,
2009 through June 30, 2010. (78% federal, 22% state)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Nighthawk Radiology in an amount not to exceed $520,000, to provide teleradiology services
for Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers, for the period March 1, 2010 through
February 28, 2011, with an automatic renewal through February 28, 2012. (100% Enterprise Fund
I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to renew the blanket purchase order with Ventanna Medical Systems, Inc., in the
amount of $100,000 for reagents, staining kits and detection kits for the Ventana Benchmark
Analyzer at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30,
2011. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to renew the blanket purchase order with Hardy Diagnostics Corporation, in the
amount of $120,000 for media and reagents for the Microbiology Department at Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center, for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (100% Enterprise
Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to renew the blanket purchase order with Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., in the amount
of $150,000 for reagents, supplies, controls and MRSA media for chemistry, urinalysis and
microbiology at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period July 1, 2010 through June
30, 2011. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to renew the blanket purchase order with State of California Department of Health,
Genetic Disease Branch, in the amount of $275,000 for performance of newborn genetic screening
tests at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
(100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.38
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to issue a Request for Proposal for
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Welfare-to-Work, Work Experience Program in an amount
not to exceed $400,000 for services to develop, implement and monitor countywide unpaid work experience opportunities for
participants in the Contra Costa County CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Program from October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
(100% Federal)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to execute a purchase order with Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., in the amount of
$285,000 for the Variant II Turbo System, reagents and supplies for Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center, for the period June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2015. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Total Healthcare Management, Inc., effective April 15, 2010, to increase the
payment limit by $60,000, to a new payment limit of $440,000, to provide additional claims
processing and negotiations services, with no change in the original term of December 1, 2008
through May 31, 2010. (100% contingency fee from savings)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Young Men's Christian Association of the East Bay-West Contra Costa
Branch, in an amount not to exceed $267,045 to provide Support Father Involvement Project
Services for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (100% State Funding)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Tracy Ward, in an amount not to exceed $108,000 to provide therapeutic
group facilitation for families at risk of entering the Child Welfare System in support of the
Support Father Involvement Project for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (100%
State funding)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to execute, a purchase order with Bay Cities Produce Co., Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $200,000, for purchase of whole and processed fresh fruits and vegetables at Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center, for the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. (100%
Enterprise Fund I)
Vote: 5 - 0
Other Actions
C.44 AUTHORIZE County participation in the 2010 Spare the Air Program and APPROVE
request that each County department participate in the program, as recommended by the
Conservation and Development Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.45 APPROVE the bid documents, including plans and specifications, for the Parking Lot "C"
Expansion located at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Avenue,
Martinez. AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to advertise for bids to be
received on July 1, 2010. (Health Services Department Enterprise Fund (Enterprise Fund -1))
Vote: 5 - 0
C.46 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to transfer $56,501 in Park Dedication Funds to the
Contra Costa County Public Works Department to help finance the completion of the El Sobrante
Children's Reading Garden Park, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
(100% Park Dedication Trust funds)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.47 ACCEPT the April 2010 update on 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.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Energy Commission authorizing the
County to enter into a contract to provide design review, plan check, and construction inspection
services for the Marsh Landing Generating Station. (No fiscal impact)
Vote: 5 - 0
C.49 SUNSET the Countywide Youth Commission, and AUTHORIZE District Supervisors to
establish local, district-specific Youth Commissions, as recommended by the Internal Operations
Committee.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.50 CORRECT Board Order approved on April 20, 2010 (C.54), which authorized the Health
Services Director to execute an unpaid student training agreement with Samuel Merritt University
for the period April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2013, to revise the scope of services to be provided
as "nursing, occupational or physical therapy field instruction" instead of "occupational therapy
field instruction", as recommended by the Health Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.51 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/294 authorizing the Employment and Human Services Director,
or designee, to submit an application to the California Department of Social Services for a new
license to conduct a County Adoption Agency for the purposes of accepting relinquishments and
placing children for adoption, at 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, as outlined in Title 22,
Division 2, Chapter 3, of the California Administrative Code, and as recommended by the
Employment and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.52 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/295 authorizing the Employment and Human Services Director,
or designee, to submit an application to the California Department of Social Services for a new
license to a conduct a County Foster Family Agency at 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, for the
purpose of the placement of children in higher levels of care, as recommended by the Employment
and Human Services Director.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.53 RECEIVE 2009/10 Civil Grand Jury Report No. 1006 entitled, “CFS and CASA: Their
Common Focus - Foster Children”, and REFER it to the County Administrator and the
Employment and Human Services Director for review and comment, as recommended by the
County Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.54 RECEIVE 2009 annual report from the Public Law Library Board of Trustees, as
recommended by the County Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0
C.55 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November
16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the
Health Services Director.
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
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Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted
by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the
Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.
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comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have
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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 June 7, 2010 1:00 p.m. See above
Finance Committee July 19, 2010 9:00 a.m. See above
Internal Operations Committee June 7, 2010 10:30 a.m. See above
Legislation Committee June 21, 2010 9:00 a.m. See above
Public Protection Committee June 21, 2010 10:30 a.m. See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee June 21, 2010 1:00 p.m. 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