HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09252012 - C.58RECOMMENDATION(S):
REFER to the Internal Operations Committee an evaluation of local implementation of AB 1998 (Chapter 245,
Statutes of 2012) providing for the voluntary creation of a donation program for surplus computer equipment to
recipients of public assistance on a randomized lottery basis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Governor Brown signed AB 1998, by Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian, into law on September 7, 2012. This
measure will help counties bridge the “digital divide” for human services recipients by allowing counties to donate
surplus computer property directly to recipients.
Each county may choose to create the donation program, and recipients would receive surplus computer components
based on a randomized lottery. The donated computers and equipment will help recipients of public assistance search
for, secure, and maintain employment and participate in other required program services.
Due to the impact on current policies
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/25/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Timothy Ewell,
925-335-1036
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 25, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 58
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 25, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:REFERRAL TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION
OF AB 1998 (CHAPTER 245, STATUTES OF 2012)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
established by the Board of Supervisors governing surplus equipment and information technology, a referral to
the Internal Operations Committee is necessary to evaluate potential county participation in the voluntary donation
program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
This issue will not be referred to the Internal Operations Committee.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
AB 1998 (Achadjian) (Chapter 245, Statutes of 2012)
Assembly Bill No. 1998
CHAPTER 245
An act to amend Section 25372 of the Government Code, relating to local
government.
[Approved by Governor September 7, 2012. Filed with
Secretary of State September 7, 2012.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 1998, Achadjian.County surplus property.
Existing law authorizes the board of supervisors of a county to donate or
lease any real or personal property that the board declares to be surplus to
a school or community college district, a county children and families
commission, or an organization exempt from taxation pursuant to specified
provisions of federal law.
This bill would additionally authorize the board of supervisors to authorize
the county welfare department to donate surplus computer equipment directly
to persons receiving public benefits under the CalFresh, CalWORKS, County
Relief, General Relief, or General Assistance, or MediCal programs, as
specified. The bill would require a county welfare department authorized
to donate surplus computer equipment to, among other things, maintain an
eligibility list for receipt of surplus computer equipment and establish a fair
and impartial selection process by using a random lottery. The bill would
prohibit a county welfare department from donating surplus computer
equipment to any person receiving public benefits who is in sanction status
or otherwise noncompliant with the rules and regulations of his or her
benefits program.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.Section 25372 of the Government Code is amended to
read:
25372.(a) Except as restricted by any conditions by which the county
acquired the property, the board of supervisors may donate or lease any real
or personal property that the board declares to be surplus to any public
agency or organization exempt from taxation listed in subdivision (b). The
board may impose on the donation or lease any terms and conditions that
it determines to be appropriate.
(b) This section applies to all of the following:
(1) An organization exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code that is organized for the care, teaching, or
training of children or developmentally disabled children.
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(2) An organization exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code that is organized for the care, teaching, or
training of Native Americans.
(3) A school district or community college district.
(4) A county children and families commission established pursuant to
the California Children and Families Act of 1998 (Division 108
(commencing with Section 130100) of the Health and Safety Code).
(5) An organization exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code that is organized to provide health or human
services.
(c) (1) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), the board of supervisors
may authorize the county welfare department to donate surplus computer
equipment directly to persons receiving public benefits under one or more
of the following programs:
(A) CalFresh (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6
of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
(B) California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act
(CalWORKs) (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of
Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
(C) County Relief, General Relief, or General Assistance (Part 5
(commencing with Section 17000) of Division 9 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code).
(D) Medi-Cal (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of
Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
(2) The board shall make findings and declarations relating to the public
purpose served by the donation, and shall develop terms and conditions to
govern any donations made pursuant to this subdivision.
(3) A county welfare department authorized to donate surplus computer
equipment pursuant to this subdivision shall do all of the following:
(A) Maintain a list of all eligible persons receiving public benefits who
have requested to receive surplus computer equipment. A person receiving
public benefits pursuant to this subdivision may request to have his or her
name placed on the list to receive surplus computer equipment.
(B) Establish a fair and impartial selection process by using a random
lottery.
(C) Follow any rules and regulations adopted by the board.
(D) Require the recipient of any surplus computer equipment to sign an
agreement that prohibits the recipient from selling the equipment.
(4) A county welfare department shall not donate surplus computer
equipment to a person receiving public benefits who is in sanction status or
otherwise noncompliant with the rules and regulations of his or her benefits
program.
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