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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11132012 - C.56RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2012/457 authorizing a change in operating hours for the Department of Conservation and Development from those approved under Resolution No. 2012/177, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director. FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to county general fund. The changes will lower operating costs for the department. BACKGROUND: On May 8, 2012, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 2012/177 authorizing a change in operating hours for departments that deviated from the standard operating hours (8am-12 noon; 1 pm-5pm) set under County Ordinance Code 22-2.202. Resolution 2012/177 authorized the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) to continue its practice of offering office hours beyond what is prescribed in the county ordinance. DCD’s main office in Martinez is open from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, including during the lunch hour, in order to better accommodate the needs of the public that accesses the variety of services offered by DCD. The Department recently conducted a 3-month review of customer data to assess customer trends and tailor services offered at the Permit Center. The data collected revealed that the last hour of each Friday – from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – had very little customer traffic. In fact, during the 3-month review period, the Permit Center received an average of one customer per month. Recognizing this trend, the Department is proposing to close the 30 Muir Office each Friday at 4 pm. The 7:30 am to 5:00 pm (including service to the public during the lunch hour) Monday-Thursday will not change. This proposed change is consistent with the 4:00 pm Friday closing time at the Department's Lafayette APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 11/13/2012 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: Victoria Mejia 925-674-7726 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: November 13, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy cc: C. 56 To:Board of Supervisors From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Date:November 13, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:Change in DCD's Operating Hours Satellite Office and at other county offices such as Public Works and the Assessor’s Office. This change will allow DCD to reallocate its resources for improved efficiencies. In addition, DCD is requesting to make a change to its operating hours at the Brentwood Satellite Office, to tailor the hours to the reduced seasonal demand in East County. The department requests approval to establish 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday-Thursday as the operating hours at the Brentwood Satellite Office, for a five month period, from December 01, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Appointments will continue to be available beyond these hours by request. Beginning May 1, 2013, the operating hours will automatically return to the 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday schedule. The Department requests authorization to return to the normal operating hours prior to April 30, 2013, if service requests dictates. Below in table format are the proposed changes to DCD's operating hours: BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Office Location Current Operating Hours As approved under Resolution No. 2012/177 Proposed Operating Hours Main office: 30 Muir Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-5:00 pm Mon –Thurs: 7:30 am -5:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 4 pm Weatherization: 220-A Glacier Dr., Martinez 7:30 am – 5:00 pm NO CHANGE Lafayette Office – 3685 Mt. Diablo, Ste 120 Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed 12 noon - 1pm); Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm (closed 12 noon-1:00 pm) NO CHANGE Brentwood office: 1191 Central Blvd., Ste C Mon-Thurs: 8 am-5pm (closed 12pm-1pm) Fri: closed Mon-Thurs: 8 am-12 noon. Afternoons by appointment only. Fri: closed CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: DCD will not be allowed to efficiently utilize its resources. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: No impact. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2012/457 DCD Revised Operating Hours DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT Revised Operating Hours effective December 01, 2012 (changes shown in bold font) Office Location Current Operating Hours As approved under Resolution No. 2012/177 Proposed Operating Hours Effective 12/01/2012 Main office: 30 Muir Road, Martinez Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-5:00 pm Mon –Thurs: 7:30 am -5:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 4 pm Weatherization: 220-A Glacier Dr., Martinez 7:30 am – 5:00 pm NO CHANGE Lafayette Office: 3685 Mt. Diablo, Ste 120 Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed 12 noon - 1pm); Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm (closed 12 noon-1:00 pm) NO CHANGE Brentwood office: 1191 Central Blvd., Ste C Mon-Thurs: 8 am-5pm (closed 12pm-1pm) Fri: closed Mon-Thurs: 8 am-12noon* Afternoons by appointment only Fri: closed * Operating hours from December 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Hours return to “Current Operating Hours” on May 1, 2013 or earlier as determined by the Director of Conservation and Development.