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INTERNAL OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE
December 1, 2014
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Agenda
Items:
Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference
of the Committee
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
3. CONSIDER approving the Record of Action for the November 3, 2014 Internal
Operations Committee meeting. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff)
4.CONSIDER nominations for reappointment to the following governing bodies:
a. the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District's nominations to reappoint Tom
Bloomfield and Bethallyn Black to the District Board of Directors to new four-year
terms ending on November 30, 2018. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff)
b. the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District's nomination to reappoint James
Pinckney to Board of Trustees to a new four-year term ending on January 2, 2019.
(Julie DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's Office)
5. INTERVIEW candidate for the Environmental Organization seat on the Integrated
Pest Management Advisory Committee for a two-year term ending on December 31,
2016, and DETERMINE nomination for Board of Supervisors consideration. (Michael
Kent/Tanya Drlik, Environmental Health)
6. INTERVIEW candidates for the At Large #3, At Large #4, and At Large Alternate
seats on the Fish and Wildlife Committee for two-year terms ending on December 31,
2016, and DETERMINE nominations for Board of Supervisors consideration. (Maureen Parkes, Conservation and Development Department)
(Maureen Parkes, Conservation and Development Department)
7. ACCEPT report on the status of the development of a waste hauler ordinance.
(Marilyn Underwood, Environmental Health Director)
8. RECEIVE staff report and DETERMINE action, if any, to be taken on the matters of
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8. RECEIVE staff report and DETERMINE action, if any, to be taken on the matters of
promoting ethical conduct of County employees who are involved in the selection of
contractors that may also be potential employers, and the potential poaching of
County employees by contractors. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's
Office)
9. REVIEW the Committee's work for 2014 and identify issues to be referred to the 2015
Internal Operations Committee. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff)
10.Adjourn
No additional meetings are scheduled for the 2014 Internal Operations Committee.
The 2015 Committee schedule will be developed and made available in January 2015.
The Internal Operations Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
disabilities planning to attend Internal Operations Committee meetings. Contact the staff person
listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Internal Operations Committee less than
96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, 10th floor,
during normal business hours.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day
prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact:
Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1077, Fax (925) 646-1353
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2014 IOC MEETING
Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: RECORD OF ACTION
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC
Staff
Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925)
335-1077
Referral History:
County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the
record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the
meeting.
Referral Update:
Attached for the Committee's consideration is the Record of Action for its November 3, 2014
meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends approval of the Record of Action for the November 3, 2014 IOC meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
IOC Record of Action for 11/3/14 Meeting
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION
November 3, 2014
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Present: Karen Mitchoff, Chair
Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Staff Present:Julie DiMaggio Enea, Staff
Attendees: Lindy Lavender, District IV Supervisor's Office
Jonathan Kevles, CA First Program Administrator
Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman
Gayle Israel, District II Supervisor's Office
Timothy Ewell, Sr. Deputy CAO
Jason Crapo, County Building Official
Heather Schiffman, CC Board of Realtors
Fred Weston, CC Assoc of Realtors
Carla Weston, CC Assoc of Realtors
Nick Solis, CEO, Platinum Real Estate Group
Eva Perez, HERO Program
Bob Campbell, Auditor-Controller
Russell Watts, Treasurer-Tax Collector
Jan Stensland
Eric Gelston, Deputy County Counsel
Floyd Knute
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
No public comment was offered.
3.Staff recommends approval of the Record of Action for the September 8, 2014 IOC
meeting.
The Record of Action for the September 8, 2014 IOC meeting was approved as
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The Record of Action for the September 8, 2014 IOC meeting was approved as
presented.
AYE: Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
Passed
4.APPROVE nomination of Jack Bean for appointment to the Business # 2 Alternate -
Industrial Association seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission to complete the
unexpired term ending on December 31, 2017.
The Committee approved the nomination of Jack Bean for appointment to the
Business #2 Alternate - Industrial Association seat on the Hazardous Materials
Commission.
AYE: Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
Passed
5.The potentially significant environmental and economic benefits of PACE financing
suggest the County may want to consider participating in such programs. However,
ongoing efforts by FHFA to discourage mortgage lending on residential properties with
PACE loans requires that the County act prudently in considering the formation and
operation of PACE financing districts.
Should the Board decide to permit PACE financing within the county unincorporated
area, each proposal to form a PACE district should be evaluated by County staff to ensure
the benefits of PACE financing can be made available while also protecting the interests
of the County and the public. Factors such as a PACE program's participation in the
State's Loss Reserve Program, disclosure of potential negative impacts to participating
property owners resulting from federal regulatory action, and agreement to release the
County from liability associated with operation of the program should all be considered
as preferred program elements.
To this end, we recommend that entities interested in forming PACE financing districts
within the unincorporated area of the county submit an application with their proposal to
the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD), which will serve as the central
point of contact for applicants and would work closely with other County departments,
including County Counsel, the County Auditor-Controller and the County Treasurer
Tax-Collector, in the review of applications. DCD proposes to collect an initial deposit of
$5,000 from each applicant to pay for County staff time and other costs incurred by the
County to review an application. Any portion of this deposit not spent will be returned to
the applicant at the conclusion of the application process. Staff will then make
appropriate recommendations to the Board of Supervisors once review of an application
is completed.
Supervisor Mitchoff provided the context of the Board referral. Jason Crapo
presented the staff report and recommendations. The Committee asked for the input
of the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector, specifically with regard to any
impacts that PACE would have on administrative obligations and costs. It was
clarified that the County's participation in PACE financing would pertain only to
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property owners in the unincorporated area of the county but regardless of the
County implementing PACE programs or not, as the tax administration agency the
County would have obligations related to any Contra Costa city that chose to
implement a PACE program. It was noted that the cities of Walnut Creek and
Concord have already implemented PACE, and that the cities of Lafayette, Richmond,
and Martinez intend to participate.
It was also understood that the interest on a PACE loan might be tax deductible but
the County would make no representation on that point other than to advise
applicants to consult their tax advisors.
PACE industry representatives reported that PACE is currently operating within 27
counties, with 14 counties actually having opted into it.
Jason Crapo explained that, in order to address the objections of the FHFA, the State
of California established a $10 million PACE loss reserve program as a kind of
insurance policy against potential defaults that would undermine the credit value of
first mortgages. However, the FHFA responded that the PACE loss reserve is not a
sufficient response to its concerns. Supervisor Andersen pointed out that if a person
held a 10% equity in his property, the first mortgage lender is also relying on that
10% equity if the owner should default, yet the PACE lien would receive priority for
that 10% equity, illustrating the concern of the FHFA. Supervisor Mitchoff also
pointed out that the loan loss reserve is subject to the annual State budgeting process
and could not be guaranteed to continue indefinitely or at the current budgeted level.
Eva Perez explained that the first mortgage lender would not be impacted by a
default because the State loan loss reserve would serve as a backstop on the default
and the value of the PACE default would be, at most, two years' annual payments,
not the entire PACE loan balance. The remaining loan balance would remain as a
property lien for the new property owner to assume. However, Nick Solis later pointed
out PACE-financed upgrades increase the asking price for a property, making it
harder to afford and sell when combined with the additional tax obligation of the new
owner.
Jason Crapo suggested two approaches to implementing PACE in our County if the
Board chose to do so: (1) issuing a Request for Proposals to select one or more
providers or (2) consider PACE providers on a case-by-case basis as they apply to
operate within the county.
Eva Perez explained that PACE financing, while more expensive than some
conventional mortgage financing, has generated consumer demand because it is
based on equity in the property rather than a FICO (credit scoring model) score and,
consequently, may be easier to secure. Moreover, a PACE loan does not appear as a
debt on a credit report so it does not impact a borrower's debt to income ratio. The
underwriting standards for a PACE loan are less stringent than for a conventional
loan, so more property owners can qualify for a PACE loan. Also, a PACE loan term
may be longer than other energy efficiency financing, allowing the property owner to
make smaller payments over a longer term.
Perez also stated that her HERO program has funded 20,000 loans since 2011 with
zero defaults, and that Sonoma County has had six defaults. Jonathan Kevles noted
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that the average PACE loan amount is $18,000 but that loans can range from $5,000
to $200,000. Nick Solis pointed out that the main reason so many PACE loans have
been made is that private lenders have the backstop of the the State of California, in
the form of a loan loss reserve, to make "risky" loans. The sufficiency and reliability
of that backstop during an economic downturn is uncertain. Moreover, since PACE
financing is still relatively new, how banks and other mortgage lenders will respond to
perceived threats to the value of their loan portfolios remains to be seen. Solis also
stated that the rapid growth of PACE financing has been driven less by consumer
demand and benefit and more by private lenders wanting to make money with the
benefit of State and local government sponsorship.
Jonathan Kevles commented that in Sonoma County, 56% of properties having a
PACE lien were able to carry the lien forward and/or refinance their mortgages
without having to repay the entire PACE loan balance; it was unclear as to how many
of those mortgages were FHFA loans. However, in those cases, neither the borrower
nor the lender took issue with the PACE lien. Kevles stated that, in practice, concerns
about how the mortgage industry would react to FHFA warnings have not borne out.
Nick Solis later contended that the reason mortgage lenders have not taken issue with
the PACE liens is because they may not be aware of them. Since the PACE lien does
not appear as a debt on a credit report, it is up to the borrower to disclose the PACE
lien to the lender. The only independent way for the lender to become aware of a
PACE lien is through a title search, which may not clearly identify a PACE
encumbrance since it is an optional tax bill payment and not a tax.
Another speaker commented that PACE programs are broader than solar panel
projects but also include weatherization, water and earthquake upgrades, which are
equally important.
Kevles stated that all city/county costs for PACE administration are covered through
fees assessed to the PACE borrower. A county's liability exposure can be addressed
with an indemnification agreement but it is unclear, in the case of a Joint Powers
Authority, just who is providing the indemnity.
Russell Watts commented that the Committee's studied and cautious approach to
PACE financing is appropriate as the programs are still relatively new and issues
with the FHFA are still unresolved. He indicated that operationally, the programs
would not require significant changes to his current business practices. Yet he
advised to proceed with caution and examine all of the alternatives before making a
decision. He suggested the Committee consider what might happen if a PACE
lender/institution backs out or bankrupts? What would happen to advance
distributions made by the County under the Teeter Plan? Nick Solis commented that
in the event of a foreclosure, the only party that doesn't lose anything is the PACE
lender (the property owner, the mortgage lien holder, the State/taxpayers and
potentially, the County lose) . Solis added that a PACE lien will inflate the selling
price of a property with no guarantee of a commensurate increase in assessed or
appraised value.
Bob Campbell reminded the committee that as a Teeter county, the County would be
fronting the tax proceeds whether or not the loan payment was paid or not. A
foreclosure process will need to be determined and a decision made as to whether or
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foreclosure process will need to be determined and a decision made as to whether or
not the loan must be stripped from the tax roll in order to foreclose on the property. It
is generally the responsibility of the lender to monitor the payment of the loan
through the tax bill and begin foreclosure proceedings in the event of a deliquency or
default.
The Committee, acknowledging that PACE Programs are relatively new and that
empirical evidence may yet be lacking, requested the following information from
industry and staff for a follow-up meeting in March 2015:
How many counties and cities have implemented PACE Programs and what are
the populations of those jurisdictions?
Of the counties that have implemented a PACE program(s), which, if any, are
Teeter counties?
From the PACE lenders, what is your monitoring and foreclosure process for
Teeter counties?
With regard to the State's PACE loss reserve, what constitutes a default that is
covered by the reserve? Is the lender not being paid or the tax lien not being
paid? (This is significant for Teeter counties.)
In those counties or cities that obtained indemnification agreements, what did
the indemnification cover? In the case of a JPA, who is the indemnifying party?
What is the measurable increase in property tax revenue due to the energy
efficiency upgrades?
What problems do mortgage lenders report regarding mortgage sales and
refinancing of properties withe PACE liens?
Number of PACE loan defaults by implementing jurisdiction and how much was
defaulted?
What remains of the State of California's PACE loan loss reserve and what is
the mechanism to replenish the reserve? Is the fund protected from seizure or
the whims of the state budget process?
What is the position of the local real estate association boards on PACE
financing?
What happens when a new buyer doesn't want to assume the PACE lien?
What financing alternatives to PACE currently exist for energy efficiency
upgrades?
How is the property owner protected from being misled or inadequately
informed of the possible consequences of PACE financing?
How many PACE lienholders were able to sell/refinance since the settlement of
the FHFA lawsuit without having to repay the entire PACE loan balance? How
many instances have occurred of a buyer withdrawing from a sale or requiring
the owner to remove equipment or repay the PACE balance because the buyer
refused the PACE upgrade/encumbrance?
Is there any evidence that PACE projects actually increase a property's
appraised value or, conversely, that a PACE lien has been a hindrance to resale?
The Committee directed its staff to serve as the collection point for this information
and to include a brief status of the referral in the year-end IOC report to the Board.
AYE: Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
6.The next meeting is currently scheduled for December 1, 2014.
7.Adjourn
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m.
For Additional Information Contact:
Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1077, Fax (925) 646-1353
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 4. a.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:NOMINATIONS TO THE CONTRA COSTA RESOURCE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 14/5
Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Igor Skaredoff (925) 672-6522
Referral History:
In June, the IOC review Board Resolution Nos. 2011/497 and 2011/498, which stipulate that
applicants for At Large/Non Agency-Specific seats on specified bodies are to be interviewed by a
Board subcommittee. The Resolutions further permit a Board Committee to select a screening
committee to assist in interviewing applicants for appointment. Upon review of the eligible seats,
the IOC made a determination that it would conduct interviews for At Large seats on the
following bodies: Retirement Board, Fire Advisory Commission, Integrated Pest Management
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Treasury Oversight Board, Airport Land Use
Commission, Aviation Advisory Committee and the Fish & Wildlife Committee; and that
screening and nomination fill At Large seats on all other eligible bodies would be delegated each
body or a subcommittee thereof.
RCD recruitments are conducted by the County pursuant to an RCD resolution ordering that all
future directors shall be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors in lieu of election (Public
Resources Code Section 9314).
Referral Update:
Staff received notification on November 17 that the RCD Board of Directors has nominated
incumbents Tom Bloomfield (Brentwood) and Bethallyn Black (Walnut Creek), whose terms will
expire on November 30, for reappointment to the RCD Board of Directors. Attached is the RCD
transmittal and new resolution requesting appointment by the Board of Supervisors in lieu of
election. The delayed notification did not leave adequate time for the IOC to conduct an open
recruitment and get nominations to the Board of Supervisors prior to the term expiration. The last
County recruitment for the RCD Board, in June 2014, garnered one application (Bob Case) for
one vacancy.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
APPROVE the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District nomination to reappoint Tom
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APPROVE the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District nomination to reappoint Tom
Bloomfield and Bethallyn Black to the District Board of Directors to new four-year terms ending
on November 30, 2018.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact to the County.
Attachments
CCRCD Resolution and Transmittal of Nominations
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE 4. b.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:NOMINATION TO THE MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 14/5
Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter: Julie Enea Contact: Allison Nelson 925-685-9301
Referral History:
In June, the IOC review Board Resolution Nos. 2011/497 and 2011/498, which stipulate that
applicants for At Large/Non Agency-Specific seats on specified bodies are to be interviewed by a
Board subcommittee. The Resolutions further permit a Board Committee to select a screening
committee to assist in interviewing applicants for appointment. Upon review of the eligible seats,
the IOC made a determination that it would conduct interviews for At Large seats on the
following bodies: Retirement Board, Fire Advisory Commission, Integrated Pest Management
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Treasury Oversight Board, Airport Land Use
Commission, Aviation Advisory Committee and the Fish & Wildlife Committee; and that
screening and nomination fill At Large seats on all other eligible bodies would be delegated each
body or a subcommittee thereof.
Referral Update:
The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District was established in 1986 through the
consolidation of two such districts. The boundaries of the current District are all of Contra Costa
County. The District provides Countywide public health services through the control of
mosquitoes, rats, skunks, yellowjackets and other vectors. Of the 22 members of the Board of
Trustees, the Board of Supervisors appoints three to represent the unincorporated area. The
Internal Operations Committee (IOC) screens the nominations for the three County seats.
Appointments may be made for either two or four years.
IOC staff received the request for reappointment in mid-November, which did not provide
adequate time for the IOC to conduct an open recruitment and get nominations to the Board of
Supervisors before the term expiration.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
APPROVE the nomination to reappoint James Pinckney to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector
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APPROVE the nomination to reappoint James Pinckney to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector
Control District Board of Trustees to a new four-year term ending on January 2, 2019.
Attachments
Ltr_Mosquito Vector Control District
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Submitted For: William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Department:Health Services
Referral No.: IOC 14/5
Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter: Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials
Ombudsman
Contact: Tanya Drlik
925.335.3214
Referral History:
In June, the IOC review Board Resolution Nos. 2011/497 and 2011/498, which stipulate that
applicants for At Large/Non Agency-Specific seats on specified bodies are to be interviewed by a
Board subcommittee. The Resolutions further permit a Board Committee to select a screening
committee to assist in interviewing applicants for appointment. Upon review of the eligible seats,
the IOC made a determination that it would conduct interviews for At Large seats on the
following bodies: Retirement Board, Fire Advisory Commission, Integrated Pest Management
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Treasury Oversight Board, Airport Land Use
Commission, Aviation Advisory Committee and the Fish & Wildlife Committee; and that
screening and nomination fill At Large seats on all other eligible bodies would be delegated each
body or a subcommittee thereof.
Referral Update:
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory Committee was established by the Board of
Supervisors in November 2009 to advise the Board regarding the protection and enhancement of
public health, County resources, and the environment related to pest control methods employed
by County departments. The IPM Committee has eight voting members as follows: two ex-officio
members (Health Services Department and County/Unincorporated County Storm Water
Program) and six public members (one Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board
representative, one County Fish and Wildlife Committee representative, one Environmental
Organizations representative, and three At Large appointees); plus one Public Member Alternate
seat. Terms of office for the At Large and Alternate seats reviewed by the Internal Operations
Committee are two years.
The Environmental Organization seat will become vacant on December 31, 2014. Attached is a
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The Environmental Organization seat will become vacant on December 31, 2014. Attached is a
letter from the IPM Committee transmitting the application received from the recruitment and
describing the recruitment process, and the current Committee roster. The candidate to be
interviewed is Sonce de Vries (Lafayette).
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
INTERVIEW candidate Sonce de Vries for the Environmental Organization seat for a two-year
term ending on December 31, 2016, and DETERMINE nomination for Board of Supervisors
consideration.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact.
Attachments
IPM Transmittal Ltr
Candidate Application_Sonce de Vries_IPM
IPM Adv. Committee Roster
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WILLIAM B. WALKER, M.D.
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
RANDALL L. SAWYER
DIRECTOR
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS
4585 Pacheco Boulevard
Martinez, California
94553-2233
Ph (925) 335-3200
Fax (925) 646-2073
• Contra Costa Alcohol and Other Drugs Abuse Services • Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services • Contra Costa Environmental Health • Contra Costa Health Plan •
• Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs • Contra Costa Mental Health • Contra Costa Public Health • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center • Contra Costa Health Centers •
Memorandum
To: Internal Operations Committee
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
From: The IPM Advisory Committee
Cece Sellgren, Chair
Tanya Drlik, Staff
Date: November 13, 2014
Subject: Environmental Organization Appointment to the IPM Advisory Committee
Background:
On November 10, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved the bylaws for the Committee.
Purpose of the Committee (from the Committee’s Bylaws)
A. Protect and enhance public health, County resources, and the environment;
B. Minimize risks and maximize benefits to the general public, staff and the environment as a
result of pest control activities conducted by County staff and contractors;
C. Promote a coordinated County-wide effort to implement IPM in the County in a manner that
is consistent with the Board-adopted IPM Policy;
D. Serve as a resource to help Department Heads and the Board of Supervisors review and
improve existing pest management programs and the processes for making pest management
decisions;
E. Make policy recommendations upon assessment of current pest issues and evaluation of
possible IPM solutions; and
F. Provide a forum for communication and information exchange among members in an effort to
identify, encourage, and stimulate the use of best or promising pest management practices.
Purview of the Committee
The Committee is concerned with the operation of County Departments and not with the actions of
other public agencies, private individuals, business, or industry.
On November 23, 2010, the Board of Supervisors added one seat to the IPM Committee for an
environmental organization.
1. An environmental organization is defined as an organization that has as its main focus the
protection, enhancement, and enjoyment of the environment and/or the education of the public
about the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of the environment.
2. The organization must have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status.
3. An individual must apply to represent a specific organization and in order to apply, must have
a letter of support from the organization.
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IPM Advisory Committee 11/30/12
Environmental Seat Page 2
The seat is currently filled by Scott Cashen representing Mt. Diablo Audubon Society. His term runs
from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014.
Current Members of the IPM Advisory Committee
Currently the Committee has a total of 13 seats consisting of voting and non-voting members.
The 8 voting members include
One representative from Contra Costa Health Services
One representative from the County Storm Water Program
One representative from the County Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board
One representative from the County Fish and Wildlife Committee
One representative from an environmental organization
Three at-large members of the public.
The 4 non-voting members include
A representative from the Agriculture Department
Two representative from the Public Works Department (Facilities Division and
Maintenance Division)
One representative from the County’s pest management contractor
The Committee also has one public member alternate who only votes if one or more of the three at-
large public members is absent from a meeting.
Please see Attachment A for the list of current Committee members.
Recruiting for the Environmental Organization Seat
From October 1 through November 7, 2014, the IPM Coordinator, with the help of the Supervisors’
offices, widely publicized the Committee’s vacancy. A notice of the vacancy along with the
application form was sent to 27 organizations and/or list serves, reaching 100s of potential applicants.
The notice was sent to the County Library Administration for posting in each library. The notice was
also sent to the office of each County Supervisor and to the extensive email list of the IPM Advisory
Committee.
Number of Vacancies on the Committee: One (1) environmental organization seat
Number of Applications Received: One (1) application was received for the seat and is attached to
this memo.
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ATTACHMENT A
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ROSTER
(As of November 1, 2014)
Seat Title Appointee Name Work Address City of
Residence Phone
Number
Term
Expiration Voting?
Agriculture Commissioner Chad Godoy 2366 Stanwell Circle,
Concord, CA 94520 Woodland 646-5250 None NO
General Services Deputy
Director or Designee Jerry Casey 2467 Waterbird Way
Martinez, CA 94553 Martinez 313-7064 None NO
Public Works Deputy
Director or Designee Allison Knapp 255 Glacier Dr.,
Martinez, CA 94553 313-7008 None NO
County Pest Management
Contractor Carlos Agurto
Pestec IPM Provider,
1804 Sanger Peak Ct.,
Antioch, CA 94531
Antioch
925-757-2945
Cell: 415-309-
1770
December 31,
2015 NO
Health Services
Department
Representative
Michael Kent 597 Center, Ste 100,
Martinez, CA 94553
City of
Alameda
(Alameda
County)
313-6587 None YES
County/Unincorporated
County Storm Water
Program Representative
Cece Sellgren 255 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553 Martinez 313-2296 None YES
Public and Environmental
Health Advisory Board
Representative
Marjorie Leeds
Plant Manager,
Shell Martinez
Catalyst Plant, 10
Mococo Rd.,
Martinez, CA 94553
Martinez
December 31,
2015 YES
Public Member – Fish and
Wildlife Committee
Representative
Susan Heckly 301 W Prospect Ave,
Danville 94526 Concord Hm: 837-6042
Cell: 963-9823
December 31,
2015 YES
Public Member – Type 2
At Large Doug Freier EBMUD, retired Concord Hm: 687-3115
Cell: 234-3080
December 31,
2015 YES
Public Member – Type 2
At Large Terry Davis Sales Manager, Univar Antioch
Hm: 978-0076
Cell: 310-948-
1299
December 31,
2015 YES
Public Member – Type 2
At Large Patti TenBrook
USEPA, Region 9,
Office of Pesticide
Programs
Concord Wk: 415-947-
4223 December 31,
2015 YES
Environmental
Organization – Type 3 At
Large Seat
Scott Cashen Mt. Diablo Audubon Walnut Creek Hm: 943-7540
Wk: 256-9185
December 31,
2014 YES
Public Member Alternate Cheng Liao DTSC, retired Moraga
Hm: 284-5533
Cell: 381-5224 December 31,
2015
Only if a
public at-
large
member/P
EHAB
rep/F&W
rep
is absent
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:FISH & WILDLIFE COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT
Submitted For: John Kopchik, Interim Director, Conservation & Development
Department
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: IOC 14/5
Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter: Maureen Parkes Contact: Maureen Parkes 925-674-7831
Referral History:
In June, the IOC review Board Resolution Nos. 2011/497 and 2011/498, which stipulate that
applicants for At Large/Non Agency-Specific seats on specified bodies are to be interviewed by a
Board subcommittee. The Resolutions further permit a Board Committee to select a screening
committee to assist in interviewing applicants for appointment. Upon review of the eligible seats,
the IOC made a determination that it would conduct interviews for At Large seats on the
following bodies: Retirement Board, Fire Advisory Commission, Integrated Pest Management
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Treasury Oversight Board, Airport Land Use
Commission, Aviation Advisory Committee and the Fish & Wildlife Committee; and that
screening and nomination fill At Large seats on all other eligible bodies would be delegated each
body or a subcommittee thereof.
Referral Update:
The Fish & Wildlife Committee was established by the Board in December 1994 to advise the
Board on fish and wildlife issues, make recommendations for the expenditure of funds from the
Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund, and to address issues surrounding the enforcement of fish
and game laws and regulations of the County. The Committee comprises ten members: one
nominated by each County Supervisor, four At Large seats, and one At Large Alternate seat. Seat
terms are two years. The IOC conducts interviews for the At Large and At Large Alternate seats.
On December 31, 2014, the terms for the At Large #3, At Large #4, and At Large Alternate seats
will expire. The Conservation & Development Department recruited for applicants as described in
the attached transmittal memo. Four applications were received.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
INTERVIEW the following candidates for the At Large #3, At Large #4, and At Large Alternate
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INTERVIEW the following candidates for the At Large #3, At Large #4, and At Large Alternate
seats for two-year terms ending on December 31, 2016, and DETERMINE nominations for Board
of Supervisors consideration:
Derek Jansen (Brentwood)
Walter Pease (Pleasant Hill)
Jeff Skinner (Martinez)
Scott Stephan (San Ramon)
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
Fish & Wildlife Cte Transmittal Memo and Candidate Applications
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Telephone: 674-7203 Fax: 674-7250
Internal Operations Committee
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice-Chair
Maureen Parkes, Staff to the Fish and Wildlife COmmittee ~
November 18, 2014
SUBJECT: Applications for Appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Committee
At-large Seat #3, At-large Seat #4 and Alternate At-large Seat #1
Fish and Wildlife Committee "FWC" Membership Structure & Appointment Process
There are 10 members of the FWC: one from each Supervisor's District, four at-large members,
and one at-large alternate. Each term of office, whether for supervisor-appointed or at-large
members, is two years. These expire on a rotational basis, so as to have internal continuity on the
FWC. The five district seats are nominated by the appropriate Supervisor. When one of these
membership positions is available, the public may submit an application directly to the
Supervisor's office. For the four at-large and one alternate at-large positions, the FWC solicits
the vacancies. The Internal Operations Committee considers applications from all interested
individuals, conducts interviews and recommends appointments to the Board.
Public Notice of Vacancies and Application Availability
An application for membership for the At-large #3, At-large #4 and Alternate At-large #1
positions was distributed to the Fish and Wildlife Committee and the Contra Costa Watershed
Forum distribution lists as well as posted to the FWC website on October 13, 2014. A press
release was sent to local newspapers by fax and email. It also was publicized on CCTV's County
Net which appeared on Comcast Channel 27, Astound Channel 32, and AT&T U-verse Channel
99.
Application Review
The deadline for applications was November 17, 2014. Four (4) applications, including one (1)
from an incumbent member and one (1) from the At-large Alternate member have been received.
Derek Jansen, Walter Pease, Jeffrey Skinner (At-large Seat #3, incumbent) and Scott Stephan
(Alternate At-large Seat #1, incumbent) have applied for the upcoming vacant At-large seats and
Alternate At-large seat on the FWC. All applications are included as attachments to this memo in
alphabetical order.
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Contra
Costa
County
RECEIVED
f\~O\l 1 '7 2014
For Reviewers Use Only:
Accepted ' Rejected
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS AP,PLlCATION
MAIL OR DELIVER TO:
Contra Costa County
CLERK OF T1-E BOARD
651 Pine Street, Rm . 100
Martinez, Califonia 94553-1292
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK
(Each Position Requires a Separate Application)
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6. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING SECTION COMPLETELY. List experience that relates to the qualifications needed to
serve on the local appointive body. Begin with your most recent experience. A resume or other supporting documentation
may be attached but it may not be used as a substitute for completing this section.
A) Dates (Month, Day, Year) Title Duties Performed
From To
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Resolution no. 2011/55, attached): No ~ Yes~
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I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and understand that all information in this application is publically
accessible. I understand and agree that misstatements 1 omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a
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Important Information
1. This application is a public documerit and is subject to the Cal ifomia Public Records Act (CA Gov. Code §6250-6270).
2. Send the completed paper application to the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553.
3. A resume or other relevant information may be submitted v,,;th this application.
4. All members are requ ired to take the foIloVving training : 1) The 81'01M'l Act, 2) The Better Govemment Ord inance, and 3) Ethics Tra ining .
5. Members of boards, commissions, and committees may be required to : 1) file a Statement of Economic Interest Form also knO'M1 as a Form
700, and 2) complete the State Ethics Training Course as required by AS 1234.
6. Advisory body meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by public transportation.
7. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may cx::cur up to t'Ml days per month.
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AECOM
Derek S. Jansen
Wildlife Biologist
Resume
Education Wildlife Biologist
BS, Biology, Minor in Chemistry, California State University East Bay (Hayward), 2004
Additional Training
HAZWOPER 40 hour Refresher, URS, Oakland, CA
Wilderness First Aid/CPR ILPS training, URS, Oakland, CA
Write Right -URS, Oakland, CA
Electro Backpack Fishing Course, Sacramento, CA
California Tiger Salamander Larvae Survey Sampling Workshop -Laguna Foundation at
Sonoma State University, CA
Permits
USFWS 10(a)(1 )(A) Recovery Permit/California red-legged frog and California tiger
saiamanderrrE-144964-0
CDFW Scientific Collecting PermitlMammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Vernal Pool and
Terrestrial Invertebrates, and MOU California tiger salamander!
SCP SC-7220
Professional History
2014 -Present
AEeOM
Wildlife Biologist
2014
Environmental Science Associates
Wildlife Biologist
Sequoia Ecological Consulting
Wildlife Biologist
JDR Environmental
Wildlife Biologist
2013-2014
Contra Costa Water District
Wildlife Biologist
2011
NextEra
Wildlife Biologist
2005-2013
URS Corporation
Wildlife BiOlogist
2004-2006
Ibis Environmental, Inc.
Wildlife Biologist
The Wildlife Project
2004-2005
ICF Jones and Stokes
Wildlife Biologist
Derek Jansen has a strong background in wildlife and fisheries
biology. His focus is on amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, fish,
and invertebrates. Experience in the field ranges from endangered
species trapping surveys to wetland delineation. He has over 10 years
of experience performing biological studies and environmental
impact report analysis, including biological assessments, special-
status species surveys, and construction monitoring on lands
throughout California. His field experience includes protocol-level
surveys for State and federally listed species such as California red-
legged frog, California tiger salamander, Burrowing Owl, Golden
Eagle, Swainson's Hawk, valley elderberry longhorn beetle, San
Joaquin kit fox, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, and steel head .
His work under various biological opinions and recovery permits in
California, has allowed him to handle hundreds of steelhead, over
1000 California red-legged frogs in Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa
Clara Counties, and over 1,000 in San Mateo County. He has hru:dled
over 1,000 California tiger salamanders in Contra Costa and Alameda
County and observed 15 San Francisco garter snakes in San Mateo
County.
Project Experience
Wildlife Biologist, Woodrat Trapping and Relocation Efforts
for the SR-152 Hecker Pass Safety Improvements Project, Gilroy, .
CA, Caltrans, Department of Transportation, 2014: Performed
nesting bird and San Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrat surveys prior
to and during project. Biologists monitored and provided access to
prevent impacts to sensitive resources and habitat, nesting birds and
listed species buffers and notification were provided to crew prior to
excavation activities. Trapping and relocation for San Francisco
Dusky-footed Woodrat occurred prior to project activities. [AECOM]
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Derek S. Jansen
Wildlife Biologist, SCL 130 Storm Damage Repair Project, San
Jose, CA, Caltrans, Department of Transportation, 2014: Wrote
District 4 Brokered-Projects Intake Review and NES (MI)
documents. Biologist performed listed species Biological Assessment
prior to project. Biologists surveyed habitat to determine impacts to
sensitive resources and habitat, nesting birds and listed species.
[AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Highway 101 Broadway Interchange
Reconstruction Project, Burlingame,CA, Caltrans, Department
of Transportation, 2014: Performed California red-legged frog and
listed species biological monitoring prior to and during project.
Biologists surveyed habitat to determine impacts to sensitive
resources and habitat, nesting birds and listed species. [AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Highway 1 San Pedro Creek Bridge
Replacement Project, Pacifica, CA, Caltrans, Department of
Transportation, 2014: Performed California red-legged frog and
steelhead recovery and relocation effort prior to and during project
construction. Biologists monitored and provided access to prevent
impacts to sensitive resources and habitat, nesting birds and listed
species buffers and notifications were provided to crew prior to
excavation and construction activities. [AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Highway 1 Pigeon Point Storm Damage Repair
Project, Half Moon Bay, CA, Caltrans, Department of
Transportation, 2014: Performed California red-legged frog and
steelhead Biological Assessment prior to project. Biologists surveyed
habitat to determine impacts to sensitive resources and habitat,
nesting birds and listed species. [AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Highway 17 Drainage Improvement Project,
Burlingame, CA, Caltrans, Department of Transportation, 2014:
Performed biological monitoring prior to and during project.
Biologists surveyed habitat to determine impacts to sensitive
resources and habitat, nesting birds and listed species. [AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Highway 1 Devil's Slide Tunnel Project-
Bridge Revegetation Site, Pacifica, CA, Caltrans, Department of
Transportation, 2014: Performed vegetation monitoring surveys for .
plant establishment and survivorship. Biologist wrote bi-monthly
plant establishment monitoring reports. [AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, SR-9 Three Spot Sight Improvement Project,
Saratoga, CA, Caltrans, Department of Transportation, 2014:
Performed nesting bird and San Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrat
surveys prior to and during project. Biologists monitored and
provided access to prevent impacts to sensitive resources and habitat,
nesting birds and listed species buffers and notification were provided
to crew prior to excavation activities. Trapping and relocation for San
Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrat occurred prior to project activities.
[AECOM]
Resume
Wildlife Biologist, Davis-Woodland Water Supply Project,
Woodland, CA, City of Davis, Public Works Department, 2014:
Performed nesting bird, giant garter snake, burrowing owl and valley
elderberry longhorn beetle surveys prior to and during project.
Biologists monitored and provided access to prevent impacts to
sensitive resources and aquatic habitat, nesting birds and listed
species buffers and notification were provided to crew prior to
excavation activities. Biologists environmentally trained crew and
provided alternative routes and locations for work activities. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, PG&E Pipeline Pathways, Livermore, Byron
Brentwood, CA, PG&E, 2014: Performed nesting bird surveys for
pipeline markers installation. Biologists monitored and provided
access to prevent impacts to sensitive resources and aquatic habitat,
nesting birds and listed species prior to installation of pipeline
markers. Biologists trained crew a.'1d provided alternative routes and
locations for work activities. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Marsh Creek Road Bridge Wing Wall Repair,
Clayton, CA, County of Contra Costa, 2014: Performed nesting
bird exclusion for roadway bridge repair. Biologists monitored
nesting bird activity prior to removal and construction of wing wall.
Biologists installed an exclusion device consisting of 4.5 feet by 75
feet vinyl sheeting material secured to the underside of the bridge on
four walls preventing birds from building nests. [prior to AECOM]
Contra Costa Water District, Wildlife Biologist, Assistant
Watershed Resource Specialist, Los Vaqueros Watershed,
Brentwood, CA, CCWD, 2013-2014: Conducted surveys, habitat
analysis, report writing, storm water control, biological, ranger and
wildland firefighting tasks. Biological surveys for impacts before and
during activities to prevent take of listed species. Activities include
species surveys, protection and monitoring; fuels management,
reporting fires, prescribed buming and fire suppression; patrol and
enforcement of watershed ordinances; pest abatement and vegetation
control; fencing and other security measures; facilities maintenance
(e.g., roads, fences, culverts). [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, PG&E North American Electric Reliability
Corporation, CA, PG&E, 2013, $M: Conducted desktop reviews,
surveys and habiiat anaiysis. Bioiogist surveyed for biologicai
impacts before and during construction activities to prevent take of
listed species.
Wildlife Biologist, BNSF Trucking Container Well Monitoring,
Lodi, CA, BNSF, 2013, $M: Performed ground water quality
sampling for monitoring wells. Prepared sampling compliance plans,
including necessary site investigations and ad hoc water quality
sampling and analysis . [prior to AECOM]
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Derek S. Jansen
Wildlife Biologist, PG&E Gas Pipeline, Davis, CA, PG&E, 2013-
August, $M: Conducted surveys and habitat analysis for Swainson's
Hawk, burrowing owl, giant garter snake and valley elderberry
longhorn beetle. Biologist implemented avoidance and minimization
measures and surveyed for biological impacts before and during
construction activities to prevent take oflisted species. All elderberry
trees with trunk diameters larger than 1 inch were surveyed for the
number of exit holes and the trunk diameter for size classing. Each
elderberry plant was identified and protected with flagging and GPS
points. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Chevron Highway 113 Main Line Block Valve,
Dixon, CA, Chevron, 2012-August, $M: Conducted California tiger
salamander and nesting bird surveys. Biologist monitored for
biological impacts before and during construction activities to prevent
take of listed species. I performed biological worker awareness
training and compliance reporting. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Guadalupe Reservoir Fish Tissue Sampling for
Mercury, Santa Clara County, CA, County of Santa Clara Parks
and Recreation Department, 2012, $80K: Project to collect fish
from reservoirs in the Guadalupe watershed for analysis of mercury
content. Introduced largemouth bass collected with boat
electroshocking and a team of biologists. Performed water quality
monitoring for discharge, receiving water, and bioaccumulation
studies. Performed necessary site investigations and water quality
sampling and analysis. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Chevron Richmond Refinery Burrowing Owl
Survey, Richmond, CA, Chevron, 20l2-April, $M: Conducted
Burrowing Owl and nesting bird survey. Surveyed site for biological
impacts before construction activities to prevent take of listed species.
Biologist wrote a technical memorandum for the client. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Soquel Water District O'Neill Ranch, Soquel,
CA, Soquel Creek Water District, 2012-2013, $1.2M: Conducted
California red-legged frog, foothill yellow-legged frog, western pond
turtle, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, tree and nesting bird
surveys. Biologist monitored biological impacts before and during
construction activities to prevent take of listed species. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, 880 HOV widening, San Jose, CA, Caltrans,
2012: Performed nesting bird surveys for highway widening.
Biologists monitored nesting bird activity to allow access for
vegetation removal. I worked closely with the resident engineer and
contractor to prevent take of nesting birds during construction. [prior
to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Highway 99 Widening Task Order 38
Swainson's Hawk Nest Monitoring, Kingsburg, CA, Caltrans,
2012: Performed surveys for Swainson's Hawk. Biologists monitored
nesting activity of hawks and relayed information to the resident
engineer each day until fledged. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Guadalupe River Mitigation Bird Count, San
Jose, CA, Caltrans, 2012: Conducted bird count and nesting bird
survey. Monitored ten sites to create a master bird list for the site. The
project lasted six weeks. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Solar Panel Project, Siberia, CA, 2012:
Conducted desert tortoise, burrowing owl, bird and reptile surveys.
Walked transects with GPS units using UTM coordinates. Biologists
created GPS points when species and unexploded ordinance were
identified. All-terrain vehicles were used to access the sites. The
remote location ofthe site required crews to tent camp. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, High-speed Train, Lancaster, CA, HSTA,
2012: Performed desert tortoise surveys through Bureau of Land
Management and private property. Transects were walked with GPS
and maps to determine species presence. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Habitat Assessment and Listed Species Survey,
San Jose, CA, Santa Clara County, Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA), 2011: Performed habitat assessment and listed
species surveys. Biologist discovered a large popUlation of California
red-legged frogs prior to construction impacts along Coyote Creek
Golf Course Road. [prior to AEeOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Fish Tissue Sampling, Santa Clara County,
CA, County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department,
2011, $80K: Project to collect fish from streams and reservoirs in the
Guadalupe watershed for analysis of mercury content. California
roach minnow collected with e1ectroshocking backpack and a team of
biologists. Performed water quality monitoring for discharge,
receiving water and bioaccumulation studies. Performed necessary
site investigations and water quality sampling and analysis. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Santa Rosa Creek Bridge Replacement,
Cambria, CA, San Luis Obispo County, 2011: Installed creek
diversion, monitored and removed multiple steelhead, western pond
turtle and California red-legged frog from the construction area.
Performed necessary site investigations and water quality sampling
and analysis. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Caltrain Bird Survey Prior to Vegetation
Clearing, South San Francisco,Caltrain, 2011: Conducted nesting
bird surveys and worker environmental and safety awareness training
prior to vegetation clearing. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Hunter's Point Power Plant Remediation
Project, San Francisco, CA, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E),
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Derek S. Jansen
2011-2012, $20M+: Conducted listed California Clapper Rail and
Western Snowy Plover nesting surveys; developed and implemented
measures to reduce potential project impacts on nesting birds in the
vicinity; performed nesting bird surveys; composed technical reports.
[prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, SCWD POLO Grounds Pump and Treatment
Plant, Aptos CA, City of Santa Cruz/Soquel Creek Water
District, 2010-2013, $1.21\1: Conducted California red-legged frog,
foothill yellow-legged frog, pond turtle, San Francisco dusky-footed
woodrat, tree and nesting bird surveys. Biologist monitored biological
impacts before and during construction activities to prevent take of
listed species. Biologist was responsible for oversight of
paleontological, archeological and biological monitoring and worker
awareness training. [prior to AECOM] .
Wildlife Biologist, Marsh Landing Generating Station, GenOn,
Antioch, CA, 2010-2013, $200K: Performed surveys for giant garter
snake, western pond turtle, nesting birds, and vegetation. Monitored
active bird nests during active bird nesting season. Developed
monitoring reports, performed site inspections and implemented
avoidance and minimization measures. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, San Joaquin River Restoration Project, United
States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Mendota, CA, 2010-2011,
$3.5M: Biologist conducted, flagged and collected GPS points for
elderberry shrubs, counted the number of exit holes, trunk diameter
for size classing and performed protocol valley elderberry longhorn
beetle surveys. Additionally, surveyed for Swainson's Hawk and
nesting birds in the project vicinity. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Dumbarton Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project,
Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), Newark, CA, 2010-2013,
$327K: Performed nesting bird surveys, including Peregrine Falcon,
California Clapper Rail, California Least Tern and Western Snowy
Plover; and monitored active nests; biological monitoring established
exclusion zones to protect biological resources like the saIt marsh
harvest mouse, administered worker environmental awareness
training and prepared reports. Monitored an active Peregrine Falcon
nest at the bridge; coordinated with the on site crews and CDFW for
the protection of the nest while continuing project construction. [prior
toAECOM]
Task ManagerlWildlife Biologist, SR 24 Caldecott Tunnel Fourth
Bore, Berkeley, CA, Contra Costa Transportation Authority
(CCTA), 2010: Performed California red-legged frog, Alameda
whipsnake, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, tree and nesting
bird surveys. Biologist performed biological monitoring, avoidance
and minimization measures, best management practices installation,
woodrat trapping with relocation mitigation and worker
environmental training during the project. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, La Honda and Pullman Ditch Scour Repair,
HalfMoon Bay, CA, Caltrans, 2010: Performed California red-
legged frog and San Francisco garter snake surveys. Biologist
performed biological monitoring, wildlife relocation, creek diversion
installation, steelhead recovery and monitoring/worker environmental
training. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Los Vaqueros Watershed Geotechnical
Exploration for Dam Constru~tion, Brentwood, CA, Contrll
Costa Water District, 2010: Project consists of daily biological
monitoring, avoidance and minimization measures, and
environmental awareness training of construction workers pursuant to
the Biological Opinion for the project species including California
tiger salamander, California red-legged frog and San Joaquin kit fox.
[prior to AECOM]
Task ManagerlWildlife Biologist, SR 4 Widening Project
Loveridge Road to Somersville Road, Pittsburg, CA, Contra
Costa Transportation Authority, 2010-2013, $117M: Completed
environmental monitoring complia..~ce tasks related to the widening of
a major highway. Worked with the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
to apply and recommend strategies for impact avoidance, mitigation,
creek diversion installation and monitoring during construction.
Monitored PG&E installing a creek diversion and a 24 inch natural
gas pipeline relocation through Alameda Creek. Listed . species
biological monitoring and avoidance and minimization measures
included California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander,
giant garter snake, burrowing owl, western pond turtle and valley
elderberry longhorn beetle. All elderberry trees with trunk diameters
larger than 1 inch were surveyed for the number of exit holes and the
trunk diameter for size classing. Each elderberry plant was identified
and protected with flagging and GPS points, fenced (20 feet from
dripline) and avoidance and minimization measure signs installed
every 50 feet. [prior to AECOM]
Task ManagerlWildlife Biologist, Ferguson Road on SR 152
Culvert Improvements, Santa Clara County, CA, Caltrans
D!strict 4, 2010-2013, $40K: Biological monitoring oversight for
intersection improvements at Ferguson Road on State Route 152
(Santa Clara County). Conducted wetland delineations, vegetation
and biological surveys required by the USFWS and CDFW for the
California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, San Joaquin
kit fox and nesting birds. [prior to AECOM]
Task ManagerlWildlife and Fisheries Biologist, Uvas Creek
Highway 152 Bridge Replacement Project, Gilroy, CA, Caltrans,
2009-2013: Performed California red-legged frog, California tiger
salamander, Least Bell's Vireo, San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat,
tree and nesting bird surveys. Performed biological monitoring,
woodrat relocation, creek diversion, temporary block net and fish
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recovery operations for federally-listed steelhead within Uvas Creek
in order to prevent special-status and other fish species from entering
an active construction area required to comply with USFWS, NMFS
and CDFW permit conditions. Performed necessary water quality
sampling and analysis before, during and post activities. [prior to
AECOM]
flagging and GPS points, fenced (20 feet from drip line) and
avoidance signs installed every 50 feet. [prior to AECOM]
Task ManagerlWildlife Biologist, 1-580 Eastbound Express Lane
Hacienda Drive to Greenville Road, Pleasanton, CA, Alameda
County Transportation Commission; 2008-2011, $160K:
Environmental clearance of conversion of a High Occupancy Vehicle
Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist, Hat Creek Fish Population (HOV) lane to an Express Lane (toll lane) and adding an additional
Study, Burney, CA, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 2008-lane (double express lanes). Biologist performed environmental
2009: Conducted fish population survey using backpack studies and complete environmental evaluation clearance. Biologist
electrofishing on Hat Creek to determine the effects of increased flow performed listed species surveys for California red-legged frog,
on fish populations as part of-the Federal Energy Regulatory----California tiger salamander, valley elderberry longhorn beetle~San -
Commission relicensing process. Performed water quality monitoring Joaquin kit fox and nesting birds. Preconstruction surveys, avoidance
for discharge, receiving water and bioaccumulation study. Performed and minimization measures, training of crew members and biological
necessary site investigations and water quality sampling and analysis. monitoring conducted to prevent impacts of listed species. All
[prior to AECOM] elderberry trees with trunk diameters larger than 1 inch were surveyed
Task ManagerlWildlife Biologist, Interstate 680 High Occupancy
Vehicle Lanes, Pleasanton to Milpitas, CA, Contra Costa
Transportation Author ity and Caltrans, 2008-2009;
Environmental clearance of conversion of a High Occupancy Vehicle
(HOV) lane to an Express Lane (toll lane) and adding an additional
lane (double express lanes). Biologist performed environmental
studies and clearance surveys. Performed listed species surveys for
California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, valley
elderberry longhorn beetle and San Joaquin kit fox. Biologist
recovered a California tiger salamander during construction within an
oak tree root system. Applied nesting bird prevention and protection
throughout the project. Preconstruction surveys, avoidance and
minimization measures, training of crew members and biological
monitoring conducted to prevent impacts of listed species. All
elderberry trees with trunk diameters larger than 1 inch were
surveyed for the number of exit holes and the trunk diameter for size
classing. Each elderberry plant was identified and protected with
flagging and GPS points, fenced (20 feet from drip line) and
avoidance signs installed every 50 feet. [prior to AECOM]
Task ManagerlWildlife Biologist, 1-580 Isabel Interchange,
Livermore, CA, Alameda County Transportation Commission
and City of Livermore, 2008-2011, $M: Construction monitoring
and mitigation pla..~ning project. Project consists of biological
monitoring and environmental awareness training of construction
workers pursuant to the Biological Opinion for the project to protect
species including California tiger salamander, California red-legged
frog, valley elderberry longhorn beetle, San Joaquin kit fox and
nesting birds. Performed listed species surveys, burrow scoping and
creek diversions inside and surrounding the Arroyo Las Positas. All
elderberry trees with trunk diameters larger than 1 inch were
surveyed for the number of exit holes and the trunk diameter for size
classing. Each elderberry plant was identified and protected with
for the number of exit holes and the trunk diameter for size classing.
Each elderberry plant was identified and protected with flagging and
GPS points, fenced (20 feet from dripline) and avoidance signs
installed every 50 feet. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, San Ardo to Coalinga Heated Crude Oil
Pipeline, Counties of Monterey and Fresno, CA, Chevron Pipe
Line Company, 2007-2013: Biologist performed surveys and
monitoring for California red-legged frog, California tiger
salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, nesting raptors, listed species of
concern, rare plants and wetlands, along a proposed 50 mile pipeline
in Monterey and Fresno counties. Worked with the Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California
Department ofFish and Wildlife to apply and recommend strategies
for impact avoidance, mitigation and monitoring of geotechnical
investigations. Performed water quality monitoring for discharge and
receiving water. Prepared compliance plans, including necessary site
investigations and water quality sampling and analysis. [prior to
AECOM]
Task Manager! Wildlife Biologist, Pigeon Pass (SR 84)
Improvements Project, Alameda County, CA, Caltrans District 4,
2005-2010, $1.2M: Construction monitoring and mitigation
planning project. Project consists of daily mitigation monitoring and
environmental awareness training of construction workers pursuant to
the Biological Opinion for the project species including California
tiger salamander, red-legged frog, valley elderberry longhorn beetle,
San Joaquin kit fox and nesting birds. Project also includes
identifYing and developing off-site mitigation for riparian habitat as
well as designing on-site mitigation for wetland impacts. Biologist
recovered multiple California tiger salamanders and California red-
legged frogs during pre-and post-construction activities. All
elderberry trees surveyed for the number of exit holes and the trunk
diameter for size classing. Each elderberry plant was identified and
protected with flagging and GPS points, fenced (20 feet from
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drip line) and avoidance signs installed every 50 feet. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Ten Mile River Bridge Project, Fort Bragg,
CA, Caltrans, 2007, $770K: Biological monitoring for a bridge
replacement project that affected several special status species.
Biologist conducted water quality sampling, fisheries, marine
mammal and predator studies for compliance with federal and state
permit requirements. Biologist monitored for fish predators during
pile driving into the estuary. Performed water quality monitoring :or
discharge. Performed necessary site investigations and water qualIty
sampling and analysis. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, San Antonio Reservoir Bay Area Pipeline
Relocation Project, Alameda County; CA, Chevron Pipe Line
Company, 2005-2007, $2.3M: Biologist provided surveys and
construction monitoring for California red-legged frog, California
tiger salamander, valley elderberry longhorn beetle, San Joaquin kit
fox, nesting birds, listed species of concern, rare plru:ts and wet~~ds
along a new 12 mile pipeline reroute near San AntOnIO ReservOir III
southern Alameda County, California. Worked with the Army Corps
of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California
Department ofFish and Wildlife to apply and recommend strategies
for impact avoidance. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Kinder Morgart Energy Partners, On-Call
Environmental Services, Northern California, CA, 2007-2013,
$50K Annually: Performed site assessments and construction
monitoring for pipeline maintenance sites throughout Alameda,
Solano, Contra Costa, San joaquin, Yolo, Placer and Yuba counties.
Biological resource issues include wetlands, nesting birds and
threatened and endangered species such as vernal pool branchiopods,
valley elderberry longhorn beetle, San Joaquin kit fox, California
tiger salamander, California red-legged frog and salt marsh harvest
mouse. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, City of Livermore Surveys and Construction
Access, Livermore, CA, Oaks Business Park, 200~2007: Provided
surveys and monitoring for California red-legged frog, California
tiger salamander, valley elderberry longhorn beetle, San Joaquin kit
fox, nesting birds, listed species of concern prior to and during
construction. Established exclusion buffers for elderberry plants,
nesting raptors and burrowing owls. Preconstruction surveys,
avoidance and minimization measures, training of crew members and
biological monitoring conducted to prevent impacts of listed species.
Elderberry trees surveyed for the number of exit holes and the trunk
diameter for size classing. Each elderberry plant was identified and
protected with flagging and GPS points, fenced (20 feet from
dripline) and avoidance signs installed every 50 feet. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, SR 50 and SR 89 Improvements for Lake
Tahoe Water Quality, EI Dorado County, CA, Caltrans, 2005-
2006, $890K: Conducted wetland delineation of proposed water
treatment sites along 30 miles of highway in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Evaluated potential impacts to sensitive species, natural communities,
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRP A) Stream Environment
Zones (SEZ) and wetlands resulting from the project for
Programmatic Natural Environment Study (NES). [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Prevention of Wildlife Use on Soil Cap,
Martinez, CA, Golden Eagle Refinery, 2006: Recommend
strategies for impact avoidance and monitoring during construction. ~
Conducted listed species surveys prior to construction and provided
prevention alternatives on species access to soil cap. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, SR 4 (Bypass) Widening Project Balfour Road
to Walnut Avenue, Brentwood, CA, Contra Costa Transportation
Authority, 2006: Performed California red-legged frog, California
tiger salamander, valley elderberry longhorn beetle, Swainson's
Hawk and Burrowing Owl surveys. Surveys and exclllsion techniques
were implemented working with the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department ofFish and
Wildlife. Each elderberry plant was identified and protected with
flagging and GPS points, fenced (20 feet from dripline) and
avoidance signs installed every 50 feet. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Hetch Hetchy Pipeline Replacement, Palo Alto,
CA, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, 200~2007:
Provided biological monitoring for bay acoustical geotechnical
investigation. Biologist monitored for marine mammals (harbor seal)
and predator observations during construction, which included time,
behavior, number of observations, frequency, tide and behavioral
change during the investigation. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Cell Phone Tower Installation, Livermore, CA,
AT&T, 2006: Provided daily monitoring during construction.
Biologist routinely surveyed the site for California red-legged frog,
California tiger salamander, valley elderberry longhorn beetle, San
Joaquin kit fox, following the recommended avoidance and
minimization measures for species provided by the U.S . Fish and
Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Preconstruction surveys, training of crew members and biological
monitoring conducted to prevent impacts of listed species. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Calaveras Dam Replacement Project, Sunol,
CA, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, 200~2008,
$13M: Provided wildlife surveys prior to construction activity.
Completed listed species and nesting bird surveys prior to
construction activity. [prior to AECOM]
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Wildlife BiolQgist, Vernal Pool Mitigation Bank, Butte County,
CA, Caltrans, 2005, $192K: Conducted protocol vernal pool surveys
on the 500 acre property for branchiopods and plants for a proposed
mitigation bank. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Review for Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Disaster 1628, Various
Locations, FEMA Division IX, 2007-2009, $3.4M: Completed
environmental review for multiple disasters under FEMA-1628-DR,
including site reconnaissance visits and preparation of National
Marine Fisheries Service biological assessment reports and U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service biological assessment reports for projects, such
as culvert repairs in Santa Cruz County, access road relocation along
the Feather River in Yuba City l!l1d repair of an eroded bank in the
city of Vacaville. Among the species addressed were the California
red-legged frog, Central California Coast steelhead District
Population . Segment (DPS), Central California Coast coho salmon
Evolutionary Significant Unit (ESU), giant garter snake and the
valley elderberry longhorn beetle. Each elderberry pIaIIt \-vas
identified and protected with flagging and GPS points. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, California Tiger Salamander Surveys, Gilroy,
CA, Caltrans, Doan and Pacheco Ranch, 2010: Performed protocol
survey to determine presence prior to mitigation design. Confirmed
two California tiger salamanders present and reported to USFWS and
CDFG. [prior to AECOM]
Biologist, Presidio Trust Restoration Site Monitoring and Rare-
Plant Research, San Francisco County, CA, 2009-2010, Presidio
Trust, $97K: Conducted .baseline vegetation monitoring of a long-
term monitoring program for multiple restoration sites on the San
Francisco Presidio. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Burrowing Owl Surveys and Mitigation
Monitoring, Oakland, CA, Port of Oakland International
Airport, 2006, $50K: Conducted Burrowing Owl surveys on the
commercial side of the airport. Performed protocol level California
Burrowing Owl surveys with success; safely communicated with
airport ground control staff via two-way radio while on site;
supervised other biologists; and prepared reports. [prior to .AEeOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Napa Plant Site Restoration Project, Napa,
CA, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), 2005-
2012, $900K: Involved with 1,400 acre wetland restoration project
that included studies offish usage of restored salt ponds and adjacent
habitats. Fisheries collection included seine netting estuary drainages
and trolling the main channel. Fish species were collected, identified,
measured and released. Collected fish data was entered into a report.
[prior to AECOM]
Resume
Field Biologist, Pilot Study for Avian Mortality Surveys,
Livermore, CA, Next Gen Wind Farms, April-June 2011: Mr.
Jansen functioned as a field surveyor for a pilot study to evaluate
survey limitations at wind farms. He conducted surveys for marked
birds and bats for the purpose of verification and data collection. He
tagged animals to verify wildlife strikes from wind turbines. These
surveys included extensive walking in hilly terrain in a variety of
weather conditions, documenting carcasses with maps, using a GPS,
taking photographs and filling out data sheets. He assisted with the
identification of bird and bat specimens used for surveys. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, West Pittsburg-Bailey Road Trapping Surveys,
Pittsburg, CA, CENO, 2004-2006: Participated in a six-year project
at West Pittsburgh-Bailey Road conducting field surveys for
California tiger salamander with pitfall traps prior to property
development. Recorded trap number, location (in-side or out-side),
snout to vent length, total body length, sex, overall condition and two
photographs of each individual. Biologist handled over 570 California
tiger salamanders in Contra Costa. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Emergency Repair Natural Gas Pipeline Tie-
in, Sunol, CA, PG&E, 2004-2005: Monitored construction activities
and implemented environmental awareness training for pipeline
construction contractor and PG&E. Monitoring was conducted for
Alameda whip snake, California red-legged frog and the California
tiger salamander. Excavated potentially occupied burrows within a
burrow scope peeper within the construction site to ensure no animals
were in burrows before work began. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, San Joaquin Kit Fox Surveys, Tuolumne
County, CA, Private Client, 2005: Participated in predevelopment
San Joaquin kit fox spotlight surveys near Don Pedro Reservoir,
Tuolumne County. The protocol called for ten nights of spotlighting.
Also conducted spotlighting surveys in the Carrizo Plain Natural Area
to get visual experience and observed three San Joaquin kit fox. [prior
toAECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, California Red-legged Frog Survey, San
Mateo, CA, SFO, 2004 & 2005: Worked under Biological Opinion.
Handled over 965 California red-legged frogs in San Mateo County
for San Francisco International Airport and observed 15 San
Francisco garter snakes at SFO. Work included aquatic sampling
techniques. Conducted surveys for trapped larvae and monitored
California red-legged frog popUlations in San Mateo County.
Monitored and managed vegetation management crews (both human
and animal), working in California red-legged frog and San Francisco
garter snake habitat where both species were present and observed.
[prior to AECOM]
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Wildlife Biologist, Bear River Project, Marysville, CA, City of
Marysville,2005: Conducted surveys for raptors (Swainson's Hawk,
Red-tailed. Hawk and American Kestrei), pond turtle and giant garter
snake. Biologist surveyed the large construction site and levee.
Preconstruction surveys, avoidance and minimization measures,
training of crew members and biological monitoring conducted to
prcvent impacts of listed species. All elderberry trees with trunk
diameters larger than I inch were surveyed for the number of exit
holes and the trunk diameter for size classing. Each elderberry plant
was identified and protected with flagging and GPS points, fenced
(20 feet from drip line) and avoidance signs installed every 50 feet.
[prior to AECOM]
. Wildlife Biologist, California Red-legged Frog Surveys, Red
Bluff, CA, PG&E, 2005: Conducted. protocol level California red-
legged frog surveys in Red Bluff at Battle Creek, Volta detention
basin and Trophy Trout farms . Bullfrog and foothill yellow-legged
frogs were observed. [prior to AECOM]
Biologist, Preconstruction Wildlife Surveys, Santa Cruz, CA,
University of California Santa Cruz, 2005: Performed
preconstruction wildlife surveys for the University of California,
Santa Cruz campus drainage retrofits. Survey focused on California
red-legged frog, Santa Cruz long-toed salamander, monarch butterfly,
Ohlone tiger beetle, songbirds and raptors. Projects consisted of
check dam retrofit, drop structure and detention basin installation.
Presence of wildlife was noted for each construction project and
potential impact or benefit from the job. All findings were entered
into an Environmental Impact Report. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Aquatic Invertebrate Survey, Stockton, CA,
2005: Performed aquatic invertebrate survey including assembling
traps, testing water temperature, pH and electrical conductivity.
Performed water quality monitoring for discharge, receiving water,
and bioaccumulation study. Performed necessary site investigations
and water quality sampling and analysis. Traps were GPS flagged and
anchored 1.5 feet below the water surface suspended by a bobber.
Traps checked 30 days post set. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Bethany Bridge Replacement, Tracy, CA, San
Joaquin County, 2004: Participated in on site monitoring and
conducted training for San Joaquin kit fox, California red-legged
frog, California tiger salamander, Burrowing Owl, giant garter snake
and western pond turtle. Demolition and construction of Bethany
Road Bridge performed for San Joaquin County. Preconstruction
surveys, biological monitoring, avoidance and minimization measures
and best management practices implemented to prevent listed species
encounters and take during construction activities. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, California Red-legged Frog Surveys, Contra
Costa County, CA, Contra Costa Water District-Los Vaqueros
Watershed, 2004-2006: Conducted field surveys for California red-
Resume
legged frog at the Los Vaqueros Watershed, Contra Costa County.
Biologist conducted pond turtle surveys along Kellogg Creek in
conjunction with bullfrog control efforts. Biologist performed
herpetological and aquatic invertebrate sampling surveys in the 90
mitigation ponds throughout the Los Vaqueros watershed. [prior to
AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Habitat Management Small Mammal
Trapping Study, Contra Costa County, CA, Contra Costa Water
District-Los Vaqueros Watershed, 2004-2006: Implemented a
CRLF habitat management plan for the Contra Costa Water District's
Los Vaqueros Watershed . This effort-included implementation of
bullfrog control measures, surveys to evaluate great-homed owl and
bam owl behavior and small mammal trapping. The small mammal
trapping (mark and recapture) study conducted to evaluate San
Joaquin kit fox prey abundance. The rodents of interest were the deer
mouse, western harvest mouse, house mouse, San Joaquin pocket
mouse and meadow vole. Each animal was examined and the
animal's genus, species, sex, age, condition, new or recaptured (red
marker-ear) and trap number were noted . Biologist participated in a
golden eagle popUlation monitoring and nest site identification study
surrounding the watershed. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, California Red-legged Frog Surveys, Contra
Costa County, CA, Contra Costa Water District -Los Vaqueros
Watershed, 2004: Conducted field surveys for California Red-legged
Frog. Overflow valve relief within Kellogg Creek was overgrown
with Willow and Poplar trees. Before vegetation was removed, Mr.
Jansen and another staff member collected all stages ofCRLF
(tadpole, metamorph, juvenile, sub adult and adults) by hand and net.
We relocated over 130 California red-legged frogs for the Contra
Costa Water District. Handling was conducted under a Biological
Opinion and USFWS Section I O( a)( I )(A) permit held by team
member. [prior to AECOM]
Wildlife Biologist, Alameda Whipsnakes Discovery, Walnut
Creek, CA, CSU Hayward, 2004: Discovered four threatened
Alameda whipsnakes, in a cement pitfall at Lime Ridge, Walnut
Creek, CA, near a construction site. Snakes were relocated to an area,
which allowed them to survive. Observations reported in Alvarez, J .
A., M. A. Shea and A. C. Murphy. 2006. A compilation of
observations of Alameda whip snakes outside of typical habitat.
Transactions ofthe WesteryI Section of The Wildlife Society. 41 :2f-
25 . [prior to AECOM]
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~~ Supervisors. Recommendations to th e
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2. Send the completed paper applk:ation to the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553.
3. A resume or other relevant information may be submitted with this applicatbn.
4. All members are required to take the follavving training : 1) The Brown Act, 2) The Better Government Ordinance, and 3) Ethics Training .
5. Members of boards, commissions, and committees may be required to : 1) file a Statement of Economic Interest Form also known as a Form
700, and 2) complete the State Ethics Training Course as required by AB 1234.
6. Advisory body meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be aocessible by public transportation.
7. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two days per month .
8. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work groups which may require an additional
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:WASTE HAULER ORDINANCE
Submitted For: William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Department:Health Services
Referral No.: IOC 14/9
Referral Name: Waste Hauler Ordinance
Presenter: Marilyn Underwood Contact: Marilyn Underwood (925) 692-2521
Referral History:
On May 8, 2012, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Internal Operations Committee a review
of the Waster Hauler Ordinance in order to address a number of problems with illegal haulers
including:
complaints that illegal haulers have been hired by private parties to remove refuse, and some of these
companies have subsequently dumped the collected material along roadways and on vacant lots.
incidents in which the Sheriff's Department found refuse haulers with improperly secured loads, which pose
a hazard to motorists if items fall onto roadways.
haulers that have been found transporting the collected materials to illegal transfer stations that have not
undergone the required zoning, environmental, and permitting review, and pose significant threats to public
health and the environment.
haulers that have been found collecting residential or commercial garbage in violation of local franchise
agreements.
haulers that are not posting the bond required by Contra Costa County Ordinance Section 418-2.006. This
bond is intended to ensure compliance with applicable laws. It is questionable if illegal haulers carry liability
insurance, and they may not be in compliance with tax or labor laws.
The Internal Operations Committee held several discussions on this matter over the last two years,
during which substantial work and progress were noted. The IOC requested Environmental
Health staff to work with the County Counsel to develop a final draft ordinance for circulation to
stakeholders for comment, and then for consideration by the IOC.
Referral Update:
In September, Environmental Health asked to suspend work on the waste hauler ordinance so that
priority could be given to the updating of Environmental Health fees. This involved a new
ordinance and a fee report. Ordinance No. 2014-12, which authorizes the collection of a plan
review fee for plan review and inspection of food facilities and swimming pools, was introduced
at the November 4 Board of Supervisors meeting and is scheduled for adoption on December 2.
Adoption of new and increased Environmental Health fees is also scheduled for a hearing before
the Board of Supervisors on December 2. With the Environmental Health fee schedule
substantially updated, staff can resume work on the waste hauler ordinance.
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After the September Internal Operations Committee meeting, Environmental Health staff met
with County Counsel and DCD Solid Waste/Recycling staff to discuss issues raised by the
proposed waste hauler ordinance, including the interplay between the proposal and existing
agreements with franchise waste haulers. Each franchise agreement is unique and must be
examined to determine the extent to which it might conflict with the County's proposal. This
examination, which may necessitate meetings with the franchisees and the waste authorities to
clarify and resolve any such conflicts, must be completed before staff can recommend a draft
ordinance for Committee consideration.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT report on the status of the development of a waste hauler ordinance.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE 8.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:Employee Involvement in Contracts with Prospective Employers / Poaching
of County Employees
Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 14/7
Referral Name: Review of Procedures Governing Employee Involvement in Contracts with
Prospective Employers
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: JULIE DiMAGGIO ENEA
925.335.1077
Referral History:
On December 15, 2009, the Board of Supervisors referred this issue to the IOC and directed the
County Administrator to work with County Counsel to develop policies and procedures governing
employee involvement in contracts with prospective employers. This referral was first taken up by
the 2013 IOC. Staff canvassed nine comparable counties, none of which reported any conflict of
interest incidents. In anticipation of such ethical question, however, the City and County of San
Francisco and Napa and Alameda Counties took measures to alert employees and/or contractors
of the conflict of interest issue.
Napa County uses the following standard contract provision: “ 24. Non-Solicitation of
Employees. Each party agrees not to solicit for employment the employees of the other
party who were directly involved in the performance of the services hereunder for the
term of this Agreement and a period of six (6) months after termination of this Agreement
except with the written permission of the other party, except that nothing in this
Paragraph shall preclude either party from publishing or otherwise distributing
applications and information regarding that party's job openings where such publication
or distribution is directed to the public generally .”
The City & County of San Francisco includes language in its employee handbook: “For a
period of one (1) year after you leave City employment, you may not contact your former
department on behalf of any person for the purpose of influencing a government decision.
You also may not work for or receive compensation from any party to a City contract if,
within the previous twelve (12) months, you were personally and substantially involved in
the City’s award of that contract. For other post-employment restrictions, please visit
www.sfethics.org.”
Alameda County requires staff and/or community volunteers who rank or evaluate
purchasing bids to sign a Conflict of Interest Statement, which stipulates: The County's
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officers, employees and agents, including contractors, their agents and volunteers shall
neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from
contractors or potential contractors. In addition, no employee, officer or agent shall
participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract where any of the
following has a financial or other substantial interest in that contract: 1. The employee,
officer or agent. 2. Any member of his or her immediate family. 3. His or her business
partner. 4. An organization in which any of the above is/has been during the previous
18-24 months an officer, director, board member, employee or consultant. 5. A person or
organization with whom any of the above individuals is negotiating employment or has
any arrangement concerning prospective employment.
The IOC directed staff to poll selected County departments to obtain their input on methods
employed by San Francisco and Alameda Counties and to report any findings back to the
Committee.
Referral Update:
Staff polled the following departments, which do the majority of the County's contracting: Health
Services, Employment & Human Services, Human Resources, Public Works, Conservation &
Development, and Information Technology. The universal response was that neither inappropriate
employment negotiations/arrangements between County employees and prospective contractors
nor "poaching" of County employees by current contractors has been a problem. The Public
Works, Health Services, and Information Technology Departments reported that the primary
reasons employees left, as revealed in exit interviews, were for promotional opportunities and/or
higher salaries in other public or neighboring agencies, These reasons notwithstanding, the
County's human resources consultant supports the idea of including language restricting
businesses who are awarded County contracts from soliciting County employees to join their
companies for a minimum period of time.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE staff report and CONSIDER determining action to be taken on the matters of
promoting ethical conduct of County employees who are involved in the selection of contractors
that may also be potential employers, and the potential poaching of County employees by
contractors.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 9.
Meeting Date:12/01/2014
Subject:2014 YEAR-END REPORT ON COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND THEIR
DISPOSITION
Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC
Staff
Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea 925.335.1077
Referral History:
At the end of each calendar year, the Internal Operations Committee reports to the Board its
activities and progress made on referrals from the Board. The report generally summarizes each
referral, describes the Committee's work on the referral during the calendar year, and includes a
recommendation as to the future disposition of the referral. The year-end report provides a basis
for a work plan for the ensuing year and helps to ensure continuity for multi-year referrals.
Referral Update:
Attached is a draft Order to the Board summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the
Internal Operations Committee in 2014 and recommending matters for referral to the 2015
Committee.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
REVIEW the Committee's work for 2014 and identify issues to be referred to the 2015 Internal
Operations Committee
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
DRAFT 2014 IOC Year-End Productivity Report
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
2014 PRODUCTIVITY REPORT
During 2014, the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) accepted 19 referrals from the Board of
Supervisors, made 13 reports to the Board, and reviewed nominations to those advisory bodies
for which the IOC has traditionally made recommendations to the Board of Supervisors (BOS)
for appointment or reappointment – primarily at large seats or seats on committees whose
composition requirements must be monitored. Our Committee appreciates the time and effort
taken by the staff to the Board’s advisory bodies to recruit, screen, and nominate individuals to
our Committee for approval and appointment by the Board. Their efforts in this regard allowed
the IOC to focus more of its time on the following subjects:
1. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Outreach Programs. The IOC accepted one semi-
annual report in August from the County Administrator’s Office, covering the period July-
December 2013. The IOC accepted the report and forwarded it to the Board of Supervisors on
December 2 with no recommendations for program modification. We recommend the IOC
continue to provide policy level oversight of these programs and that they be continued on
referral to the 2015 IOC. REFER
2. County Financial Audit Program. In 2000, the Board of Supervisors directed that the IOC
review each December the annual schedule of audits and best practices studies proposed by the
County Administrator and the Auditor-Controller. Due to the exigent need to complete the
County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by the prescribed deadline, the IOC agreed to
change, henceforth, the Auditor-Controller’s annual audit plan deadline to February. The
Auditor-Controller’s Office presented a report of their 2013 audits and the proposed 2014 Audit
Schedule to the IOC at its February 3, 2014 meeting. The IOC accepted the 2014 work plan with
a modification that the Auditor-Controller should additionally review prior-year contracts of the
Health Services-Mental Health Division to ensure that payments to contractors were made in
strict accordance with the contract payment provisions. We recommend that this referral be
continued to permit the 2015 IOC to provide input on the annual audit schedule. REFER
3. Annual Report on Fleet Internal Service Fund and Disposition of Low Mileage Vehicles.
Each year, the Public Works Department Fleet Manager has analyzed the fleet and annual
vehicle usage, and made recommendations to the IOC on the budget year vehicle replacements
and on the intra-County transfer of underutilized vehicles, in accordance with County policy. In
FY 2008/09, following the establishment of an Internal Services Fund (ISF) for the County Fleet,
to be administered by Public Works, the Board requested the IOC to review annually the Public
Works department report on the fleet and on low-mileage vehicles. The Fleet Manager, in a
report on July 7, 2014, identified 44 low mileage vehicles out of 893 vehicles in the Internal
Services Fund Fleet and consulted with each department having low mileage vehicles in the
formulation of his recommendations. The Fleet Manager concluded that all but 12 of the 44 low
mileage vehicles had compelling reasons to be maintained in the fleet and recommended that the
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Public Works Department install GPS telemetric devices in those vehicles to better inform any
decision to reassign those vehicles and/or develop alternatives such as use of rental or personal
vehicles. Based on the Fleet Manager's assurance that the installation and subscription costs for
the GPS telemetric devices were included in the FY 2014/15 fleet rates, the IOC concurred with,
and the Board of Supervisors on July 29 approved, the recommendation with direction that the
next annual report to the Committee be scheduled for February 2015, in preparation for the
2015/16 budget. REFER
4. Local Vendor Preference Program. In 2005, the Board of Supervisors adopted the local bid
preference ordinance to support small local business and stimulate the local economy, at no
additional cost to the County. Under the program, if the low bid in a commodities purchase is not
from a local vendor, any responsive local vendor who submitted a bid over $25,000 that was
within 5% percent of the lowest bid has the option to submit a new bid. The local vendor will be
awarded if the new bid is in an amount less than or equal to the lowest responsive bid, allowing
the County to favor the local vendor but not at the expense of obtaining the lowest offered price.
Since adoption of the ordinance, the IOC has continued to monitor the effects of the program
through annual reports prepared and presented by the Purchasing Agent or designee.
On April 14, 2014, the IOC accepted the FY 2013/14 Report from the Public Works
department and reported the outcome to the Board on November 4. We recommend that this
matter remain on referral to the 2015 IOC for continued monitoring. REFER
5. Advisory Body Recruitments. On December 12, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a
policy on the process for recruiting applicants for selected advisory bodies of the Board. This
policy requires an open recruitment for all vacancies to At Large seats appointed by the Board.
The IOC made a determination that it would conduct interviews for At Large seats on the
following bodies: Retirement Board, Fire Advisory Commission, Integrated Pest Management
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Treasury Oversight Board, Airport Land Use
Commission, Aviation Advisory Committee and the Fish & Wildlife Committee; and that
screening and nomination to fill At Large seats on all other eligible bodies would be delegated
each body or a subcommittee thereof.
In 2014, the IOC submitted nominations to the Board of Supervisors to fill 29 vacant seats
on various committees and commissions. The IOC interviewed 20 individuals for seats on the
Retirement Board, Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee, Fish and Wildlife
Committee, Local Enforcement Agency Hearing Panel, County Planning Commission, and the
East Contra Costa Fire District Board of Directors. REFER
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6. Process for Allocation of Propagation Funds by the Fish and Wildlife Committee. On
November 22, 2010, the IOC received a status report from Department of Conservation and
Development (DCD) regarding the allocation of propagation funds by the Fish and Wildlife
Committee (FWC). The IOC accepted the report along with a recommendation IOC conduct a
preliminary review of annual FWC grant recommendations prior to Board of Supervisors review.
On April 14, 2014 the IOC received a report from DCD proposing, on behalf of the FWC,
2014/15 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant awards. The IOC approved the proposal and,
on April 22, recommended grant awards for 16 projects totaling $140,605, which the Board of
Supervisors approved unanimously. We recommend that the annual preliminary review be
continued as a standing referral to the IOC. REFER
7. Review of Procedures Governing Employee Involvement in Contracts with Prospective
Employers. On December 15, 2009, the Board of Supervisors referred this issue to the IOC and
directed the County Administrator to work with County Counsel to develop policies and
procedures governing employee involvement in contracts with prospective employers. This
matter was first taken up by the 2013 IOC. Staff canvassed nine comparable counties, none of
which reported any conflict of interest incidents. In anticipation of such ethical question,
however, the City and County of San Francisco and Napa and Alameda Counties have taken
measures to alert employees and/or contractors of the conflict of interest issue. Staff additionally
polled the six County departments that do the majority of County contracting, which reported
that neither inappropriate employment negotiations/arrangements between County employees
and prospective contractors nor "poaching" of County employees by current contractors has been
a problem. REFER OR TERMINATE??
8. Project Labor Agreement Annual Update. On October 4, 2011, the Board of Supervisors
referred to the IOC a review of Project Labor Agreements (PLA), with specific regard to
receiving Federal Highway Administration approval of PLAs used on federally funded road
projects. On April 14, 2014, the IOC received a status report from the Public Works department
advising that staff had worked through the logjam in obtaining approval for the use of PLAs on
federally funded projects and that the County had received approval for two such projects. At the
IOC’s direction, Public Works made a status report to the Board of Supervisors on July 29, and
the Board determined on a 3-2 vote that PLAs have become a routine aspect of County capital
projects and this referral shall be suspended until interest arises in further examination or
amendment of the existing policy. TERMINATE
9. Waste Hauler Ordinance. On May 8, 2012, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Internal
Operations Committee a proposal to develop a waste hauler ordinance. The IOC received a
preliminary report from the Environmental Health (EH) Division of the Health Services
Department on May 14, 2012 and status report on November 13, 2013 showing substantial work
and progress. The IOC requested EH staff to bring a final draft ordinance to the Committee for
further consideration but staff subsequently identified issues with the interplay between the
proposal and current franchise agreements that must be examined before the County can proceed
with an ordinance. As this continues to be a work in progress, we recommend that this referral
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be continued to the 2015 IOC. REFER
10. Social Media Policy. On June 26, 2012, the Board of Supervisors referred to the IOC the
potential development of a policy governing the use of social media by County departments. The
County Administrator’s Office assigned the Office of Communications and Media (OCM) with
the task of researching this issue and providing information to the IOC. The IOC began studying
the issue in August 13, 2012 and received periodic updates over the subsequent 18 months,
during which time work on the policy had to be tabled for several months due to other emerging
priorities. The policy was completed and approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 17,
2014, with direction to the Communications and Media Director to work with the County
Counsel and Risk Manager to prepare social media site usage guidelines, terms of use
disclaimers, and staff training curriculum, and to report back to the Internal Operations
Committee on the status of these efforts. REFER
11. Contra Costa Television Policy and Procedure Update. On June 26, 2012, the Board of
Supervisors referred to the IOC a review of the policies and procedures governing the operations
of Contra Costa Television (CCTV). On August 13, 2012, the IOC received a presentation from
staff on the history of CCTV and the reasons for considering an update to policies and
procedures. The IOC directed staff to return with updates and ultimately draft policies and
procedures for review. On October 8 and November 13, 2012, and September 9, 2013, the IOC
received updates from the Communications & Media Director. However, work on the
policy/procedures update was suspended due to a notification from the College District that it
intended to cease operation of the Educational Access channel that serves Contra Costa County.
The IOC reviewed and approved the final status report and recommended CCTV policies and
procedures on August 4, 2014, which were approved by the Board of Supervisors on December
2. TERMINATE
12. Policy on Records Retention and Destruction for Advisory Bodies. On December 4, 2012,
the Board of Supervisors referred this issue to the IOC. In June 2013, the Committee approved
the Clerk of the Board's work plan for developing a records retention plan for Board advisory
bodies. The Committee requested the Clerk of the Board’s office to develop for Board
consideration a conservative schedule of document retention to avoid retention of documents for
periods longer than legally required. The IOC, on August 4, approved the plan developed by the
Clerk’s Office and the Board of Supervisors on December 2 adopted the recommended records
retention schedule. TERMINATE
13. Special Recruitments: RETAIN ON REFERRAL, AS NEEDED, FOR FUTURE
VACANCIES
a. Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association Recruitment. On June 30,
2014, the terms for three Trustee and one Alternate Trustee seats expired. At the
direction of the Internal Operations Committee, staff initiated a nine-week recruitment,
which garnered four applications. As a result of interviews conducted at a regular IOC
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meeting held on June 2, 2014, the Committee nominated, and the Board of Supervisors
approved on June 17, incumbents Debora Allen, John Phillips, and Jerry Holcombe for
reappointment to seats #5, #9, and the Alternate to Seats 4, 5, 6 & 9, to new three-year
terms ending on June 30, 2017.
b. County Planning Commission Recruitment. On June 30, 2014, the term for one Planning
Commissioner expired. At the direction of the Internal Operations Committee, staff
initiated a six-week recruitment, which garnered six applications. As a result of
interviews conducted at a regular IOC meeting held on May 7, 2014, the Committee
selected for nomination to the At Large #1 seat on the Planning Commission: 1. Barbara
Pendergrass, if she would agree to resign from the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory
Council, OR 2. Marvin Terrell, in the event that Ms. Pendergrass declined the
nomination. The Board of Supervisors appointed Ms. Pendergrass on June 3, 2014.
However, on June 20, 2014, Ms. Pendergrass notified the County that she would be
unable to serve due to an emerging health issue. Since Ms. Pendergrass declined the
appointment prior to the beginning of her term of office, the Board rescinded her
appointment and reappointed Marvin Terrell to a new term ending on June 30, 2018.
c. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors Recruitment. On June
30, 2014, the term for one Advisory Fire Commissioner expired. At the direction of the
Internal Operations Committee, staff initiated a six-week recruitment, which garnered
one application. The IOC nominated, and on April 22, 2014 the Board of Supervisors
approved, Tom Chapman for reappointment to a new term ending on June 30, 2018.
d. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors Recruitment. On February
4, 2014, the terms of the two County-appointed ECCFPD Directors expired. At the
direction of the Internal Operations Committee, staff initiated a six-week recruitment,
which garnered seven applications As a result of interviews conducted at a regular IOC
meeting held on July 7, 2014, the Committee nominated, and the Board of Supervisors
approved on July 29, Robert Kenny and Cheryl Morgan for reappointment to the Board
of Directors.
e. Resource Conservation District Board of Directors Recruitment. On May 14, 2014, one
of the Directors seats on the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Board became
vacant with the death of incumbent Dwight Meadows. Staff opened a recruitment in mid-
May that garnered one application. The Committee nominated, and the Board of
Supervisors approved on July 29, Bob Case for appointment to the seat to complete the
unexpired term ending on November 30, 2016.
14. Recruitment for Local Enforcement Agency Hearing Panel Members. On November 5,
2013, the Board of Supervisors referred to the IOC the recruitment of three nominees, for BOS
consideration, to serve on the Local Agency Enforcement (LEA) Independent Hearing Panel
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(IHP), a body that implements enforcement and permitting activities at local solid waste
facilities. On December 9, the Committee approved a recruitment plan and schedule prepared by
the County Administrator’s Office in consultation with Environmental Health. Several
interviews were conducted and, on March 25, 2014, the Board of Supervisors appointed Ana
Chavez and Darryl Young as the general members residing in Contra Costa County to the LEA
IHP and directed LEA staff to continue recruitment for the technical expert member. On July 29,
2014, the Board appointed Larry Sweetser to the seat on the LEA IHP requiring technical
expertise. REFER UNDER #13 SPECIAL RECRUITMENTS
15. Private Parking Facilities Ordinance. On May 13, 2014, the Board of Supervisors adopted a
"Support" position on AB 2381, as introduced (Bonilla): Private parking facilities, a bill that
allows cities or counties to authorize, via ordinance or resolution, operators of privately owned
and maintained off-street parking facilities to regulate unauthorized parking, and referred to the
Internal Operations Committee the evaluation of a county ordinance to authorize private parking
lot owners to issue citations for violations of parking lot regulations. The Internal Operations
Committee took this matter up on June 2, 2014 and, again, on August 4. The Board of
Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2014-16 on September 9, 2014, modeled substantially on the
City of Pleasant Hill's ordinance, adding Chapter 46-14 to the County Ordinance Code. It
authorizes operators of privately owned and maintained off-street parking facilities to regulate
unauthorized parking in those facilities. Specifically, the ordinance authorizes private parking
operators to impose a parking violation charge on an owner of a vehicle for unauthorized
parking. TERMINATE
16. Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. On June 3, 2014, the Board of Supervisors referred
to the Internal Operations Committee a review of the County's compliance with Senate Bill (SB)
1339 related to the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. The County Administrator asked the
Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) to review the extent to which current
County commuter programs meet the requirements of SB 1339. DCD reviewed the requirements
of SB 1339 and concluded, and the County Administrator concurred, that the County already has
sufficient Transportation Demand Management strategies in place to meet the requirements of
this law. DCD recommended to our Committee an expansion of the County’s existing
“Employee Commute Benefit Program” to encourage greater participation by employees.
However, after considering the pros and cons of expansion, and considering that the regional
commute benefit program is only a two-year pilot program and the County is already in
compliance with the requirements, we did not recommend expansion. The Board of Supervisors
approved the Committee’s recommendation on July 29, 2014 and directed DCD to report back to
the Board periodically on the outcomes from all of the County’s Transit Demand Management
strategies to ensure continued compliance with SB 1339. TERMINATE
17. Ban the Box Implementation. On June 17, 2014, the Board of Supervisors made a joint
referral to the Public Protection Committee and the Internal Operations Committee to review the
County's implementation of Assembly Bill 218 (California Labor Code Sec. 432.9), colloquially
referred to as "Ban the Box". The Ban the Box bill was signed by Governor Brown on October
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10, 2013 and became operative July 1, 2014. The law prohibits state and local agencies from
inquiring about criminal convictions during the employment application process until the agency
has determined that the applicant meets the minimum employment qualifications as stated in any
notice issued for the position. Both Committees received the same report prepared by the Human
Resources Department. Under the new recruitment process, disclosure of conviction history
information is no longer required at the time of application unless it is for a position for which
the County is otherwise required by law to conduct a conviction history background check.
Information is collected electronically near the end of the recruitment process after the final HR
scored examination step (written exam, panel interview, performance test, etc.) and before the
eligible list is established. Candidates are to provide the conviction history form within three (3)
business days of notification. At the end of three business days, candidates who return the
conviction history form are placed on the employment list and the top ranked candidates
(depending on the specific rules) become eligible for department selection interviews. The
revised process will ensure the County’s compliance with AB 218 while ensuring County
liability is kept at a minimum, candidate experience is not compromised, and barriers to
employment are removed. The approach recommended by the Human Resources Department
was considered and approved by the Public Protection Committee on July 28 and the Internal
Operations Committee on August 4, and ultimately approved by the Board of Supervisors on
September 9, 2014. TERMINATE
18. Emergency Operations Plan Update. On July 29, 2014, the Board referred to the IOC the
triennial update of the County’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP is a working
document that covers emergency management guidelines. The plan explains the emergency
management cycle, which includes mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from
an emergency of any size and hazard type. Prior updates occurred in 2006, 2009, and 2011. The
Emergency Services Policy Board may review and make recommendations on emergency and
mutual aid plans and agreements, ordinances, resolutions and regulations as necessary to
implement emergency services plans and agreements. As the Policy Board has not yet forwarded
its proposed updates to the IOC, we recommend that this matter be referred to the 2015
Committee. REFER
19. Evaluation of Establishing Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Districts
within the County. PACE financing is authorized in State law to allow financing of renewable
energy, energy efficiency and water efficiency improvements on private property. PACE
financing involves a property owner voluntarily agreeing to enter into a contractual assessment
with a PACE financing provider. The PACE program provides capital for construction of energy
efficiency improvements on the property, and a levy is placed on the property whereby the
contractual assessment is then repaid in installment payment placed on the property tax bill and
collected by the County through the property tax collection process. On August 14, 2012, the
Board of Supervisors referred to the IOC an evaluation of establishing PACE districts within the
County. The matter was taken up by the IOC in December 2012, but as new information became
available regarding legal and federal regulatory issues, Supervisor Mitchoff, who introduced the
matter to the Board for study, decided to withdraw her committee referral. The matter was again
referred to the IOC on September 9, 2014. The IOC had a lively discussion of the program on
November 3, and requested additional information from staff and PACE Program administrators
for future deliberations in March 2015. REFER
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EXHIBIT A
LIST OF REFERRALS TO BE REMOVED
7. Review of Procedures Governing Employee Involvement in Contracts with Prospective
Employers
8. Project Labor Agreement annual update
10. Social Media Policy
11. Contra Costa Television Policy and Procedure Update
12. Policy on Records Retention and Destruction for Advisory Bodies.
14. Local Enforcement Agency Hearing Panel Members Recruitment
15. Private Parking Facilities Ordinance
16. Commuter Incentives
17. Ban the Box Implementation
EXHIBIT B
LIST OF ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE
2015 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Standing Referrals
1. Continued policy oversight and quarterly monitoring of the Small Business Enterprise and
Outreach programs, and e-Outreach
2. Review of the annual audit schedule
3. Review of annual Master Vehicle Replacement List and disposition of low-use vehicles
4. Local Vendor Preference Program
5. Advisory Body Recruitment
6. Review of Process for allocation of funds by the Fish and Wildlife Committee
13. Special Recruitments: (Planning Commission, Retirement Board, CC Fire Commission,
ECC Fire Commission, LEA Hearing Panel, etc.)
Non-Standing Referrals
9. Waste Hauler Ordinance
14. Evaluation of Establishing Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Districts
within the County
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2014 Committee:
Appointments:Appt Interviewed
HazMat Comm 2/11/2014 4
HazMat Comm 3/25/2014 1
LEA Hearing Panel 3/25/2014 2 2
Treasury Oversight Cte 4/22/2014 3
CCCFPD Fire Commission 4/22/2014 1
Planning Comm 6/3/2014 1 4
CCCERA 6/17/2014 3 3
HazMat Comm 6/17/2014 1
Resource Cons District 7/19/2014 1
ECCFPD Fire Commission 7/29/2014 2 5
LEA Hearing Panel 7/29/2014 1 1
Affordable Housing Fin Cte 8/12/2014 1
HazMat Comm 12/2/2014 1
Fish & Wildlife 12/9/2014 3 4
IPM Adv Cte 12/9/2014 1 1
Resource Cons District 12/9/2014 2
Mosquito & Vector Control 12/9/2014 1
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Reports to BOS:
Financial Audit Schedule 2/11/2014
Fish & Wildlife Prop Fund Allocation 4/22/2014
Social Media Policy 6/17/2014
Bay Area Commuter Benefits Prog 7/29/2014
Low Mileage Fleet Vehicles 7/29/2014
Project Labor Agreement Update 7/29/2014
Private Parking Faciliites Ordinance 8/12/2014
Ban the Box Implementation 9/9/2014
Local Bid Preference Program 11/4/2014
Advisory Body Records Retention Policy 12/2/2014
SBE/Outreach Program Semi-Annual Rpt 12/2/2014
CCTV Policies and Procedures 12/2/2014
Year-end Report 12/9/2014
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Waster Hauler Ordinance N/A
PACE N/A
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