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COMMITTEE
May 9, 2022
10:30 A.M.
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Supervisor Diane Burgis, 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.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the April 11, 2022 IOC meeting. (Julie Enea, IOC Staff)
4.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors the reappointment of Scott Gordon to the Board of
Supervisors Appointee Seat #4 on the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association Board of Trustees
to a new three-year term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. (Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office)
5.INTERVIEW applicants for the pending vacant At Large #1 seat on the County Planning Commission and
DETERMINE nomination to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to a four-year term beginning July 1, 2022
and ending June 30, 2026. (Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office)
6.CONSIDER options and staff recommendations for modification to the composition of, and delegation of duties to,
the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission. (Julie Enea, County Administrator's
Office)
7.CONSIDER accepting and approving the 2021/22 Triennial Review Phase II Report and recommendations.
(Lauren Hull, Clerk of the Board's Office)
8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 13, 2022.
9.Adjourn
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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 1025 Escobar St., 4th Floor, Martinez, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda
are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
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) 655-2056, Fax (925) 655-2066
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:05/09/2022
Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR THE APRIL 11, 2022 IOC MEETING
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: RECORD OF ACTION
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056
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 is the Record of Action for the April 11, 2022 IOC meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the April 11, 2022 IOC meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
DRAFT IOC Record of Action for 4-11-22
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
April 11, 2022
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Present: Diane Burgis, Chair
Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Staff Present:Monica Nino, County Administrator; Julie DiMaggio Enea, Staff
Attendees:Russell Watts, Treasurer-Tax Collector; Carrie Ricci, Deputy PW Director; Cynthia
Shehorn, PW Purchasing Svcs Mgr; Maureen Parkes, DCD; Maureen Toms, Deputy
DCD Director; Lara DeLaney, Sr. Deputy CAO; Jill Ray, District II Supervisors Office;
Dawn Morrow, District III Supervisors Office; Denny Reigle; Larry Fernandes; Ken
Miller; Elissa Robinson; Unidentified Caller 1; Unidentified Caller 2
1.Introductions
Chair Burgis called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. and introduced the Committee.
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 one requested to speak during the general public comment period.
3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the March 14, 2022 IOC meeting.
The record of action for the March 14, 2022 IOC meeting was approved as presented.
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis
Vice Chair Candace Andersen
4.INTERVIEW the following three candidates for the BOS Member Alternate, Public 1 and Public 2 seats on
the Treasury Oversight Committee and DETERMINE recommendations for Board of Supervisors
consideration:
Since there were three qualified applicants for three vacant seats, the Committee dispensed with
interviews and decided to recommend the reappointment of Dennis Reigle to the Public
Representative 1 seat, appointment of Larry Fernandes to the Public Representative 2 seat, and
appointment of Kenneth Miller to the Board of Supervisors Alternate Representative seat, all to
four-year terms beginning May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2026.
Mr. Miller stated that he would have to give further consideration to serving as an alternate
committee member, as he understood that he applied for a primary committee seat. Staff
requested that Mr. Miller notify Mr. Watts no later than April 20, 2022 to either accept or decline
the IOC's nomination. Should Mr. Miller decline the nomination, staff will open a new recruitment
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the IOC's nomination. Should Mr. Miller decline the nomination, staff will open a new recruitment
to fill the Alternate seat.
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis
Vice Chair Candace Andersen
5.ACCEPT the SBE, Outreach, and Local Programs Report, reflecting departmental program data for the
period: July 1 through December 31, 2021.
Cynthia Shehorn presented the staff report, describing the County's SBE and Outreach Program
policies and objectives, the definition of a small business enterprise, and County performance for
the period July through December 2021. She highlighted departments that reached or exceeded
objectives in each of the purchasing categories: professional/personal services contracts,
purchasing, and construction contracts. She noted that no transactions were subject to the Local
Bid Program during the reporting period.
The Committee asked what kind of impact COVID had on the County's performance under the
purchasing programs and what additional outreach might be done to improve outcomes. Ms.
Shehorn stated that performance declined during the pandemic because departments opted to
obtain goods and services in the most expeditious and reliable manner, which provided less time
to engage and evaluate new vendors. She advised that she had attended meetings of the city
mayors, was analyzing how much County purchasing was being directed to each city, and was
working with key department staff to update County forms and the County website.
The Committee accepted the report and directed staff to forward the report to the Board of
Supervisors.
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis
Vice Chair Candace Andersen
6.CONSIDER recommendations from the Fish & Wildlife Committee for the allocation of 2022 Fish and
Wildlife Propagation Fund grant funds for ten projects totaling $50,325, and determine recommendations
for Board of Supervisors consideration.
Maureen Parkes presented the staff report and recommendations, and updated the annual
revenue figures to reflect that less than $3,500 had been received so far in FY 21-22. Due to the
sharp decline in revenues, the Fish & Wildlife Committee chose not to recommend exhaustion of
the current fund balance but rather conservation of it to permit valuable programs to continue to
future fiscal years. Vice Chair Andersen commented that reduced revenues may be a result of
court closures during the pandemic and agreed that revenues should be conserved to be made
available in future years.
An unidentified caller commented that a Bay Area city was grappling with a geese overpopulation
problem and wondered if this county had such a problem that could be addressed with these
funds. Vice Chair Andersen responded that the city in question is Santa Clara. She noted that
geese have sometimes been a problem in some south Contra Costa communities and that a
program called "Goosebusters" has served to successfully relocate geese within fish and game
guidelines.
Ms. Parkes stated that such a program would likely fall under the permitted uses of restricted fish
and game funds, should such application for them be made, and directed the caller to the list of
requested and recommended programs attached to the staff report.
The Committee accepted the staff report, approved the recommendations as presented, and
directed Committee staff to forward the recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
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AYE: Chair Diane Burgis
Vice Chair Candace Andersen
7.The next meeting is currently scheduled for May 9, 2022.
8.Chair Burgis adjourned the meeting at 11:08 a.m.
For Additional Information Contact:
Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2056, Fax (925) 655-2066
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:05/09/2022
Subject:INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR ONE VACANCY ON THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 22/5
Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea 925.655-2056
Referral History:
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 Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on certain boards,
committees, and commissions including the County Retirement Board.
Referral Update:
The Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) is administered by the Board of Retirement, an
independent public entity responsible for general management of the association. With assistance from qualified professionals
in the pension industry, the Board adopts regulations, policies and procedures that are relevant to CCCERA, for the purpose of
benefiting the members. CCCERA is also governed by the California Constitution and the regulations, procedures and policies
adopted by CCCERA’s Board. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors may also adopt resolutions which affect
member benefits, as permitted by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937.
On June 30, 2022, the term for seat #4 on the County Retirement Board will expire, creating a vacancy. At the direction of the
Internal Operations Committee, staff initiated a four-week recruitment by issuing a press release (attached) on March 28th
advertising the vacancy, with an application deadline of April 22nd.
For advisory body vacancies, our standard advertising includes:
Posting a notice in the News Flash section of the homepage for the duration of the nomination period.
Promoting with a recruitment announcement on CCTV’s CountyNet bulletin board
Emailing to area print/online publications, plus KCBS Radio and KKDV Radio.
The recruitment garnered one application, from incumbent Scott Gordon of Martinez. The term of office for the vacant Board
of Supervisors appointee seat is July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the reappointment of Scott Gordon to the Board of Supervisors Appointee Seat #4
on the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association Board of Trustees to a new three-year term of July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None to the County. Retirement Board Trustees receive a stipend of $100 per meeting, plus mileage reimbursement, paid by
CCCERA.
Attachments
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Media Release_CCCERA Board of Trustees
Application_Scott Gordon_CCCERA
Retirement Board Time Commitment
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Contra Costa County
County Administrator’s Office • 1025 Escobar St., 4th Fl. • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.contracosta.ca.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea, 925-655-2056
Monday, March 28, 2022 julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
Would You Like to Serve on Contra Costa County’s Retirement Board?
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual with a sound business
background, experience in pension fund investment or administration, or in equity investments
or banking, to serve on the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association Board of
Trustees. To be considered, candidates must be County residents, must not be Retirement
System members or retirees, and may not market any investment, consulting, or related service
to the Contra Costa County Retirement Board or any other 1937 Act Retirement Board.
Regular meetings of the Retirement Board are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month beginning at 9:00 a.m. and sometimes extending into the afternoon. There may also be
additional meetings on special topics that arise from time to time.
Members of the Retirement Board receive $100 per meeting up to a monthly maximum of
$500, plus reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses. The appointment will be for a
full three-year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925)
655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov. Applications should be
returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar
St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022. Applicants should plan to
be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Further information about the Retirement Board can be obtained by calling CCCERA CEO Gail
Strohl at (925) 521-3960 or by visiting the website www.cccera.org .
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Submit Date: Mar 31, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 5
Length of Employment
21 Years
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
District 2
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
60 + years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association (CCCERA): Submitted
Scott W Gordon
Martinez CA 94553
Law Office of Scott W. Gordon,
PC Principal
Scott W Gordon
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Seat Name
BOS Appointee 4
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
120 + Meetings attended
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
UC Santa Barbara
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
B.A., Economics
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
UC Hastings College of the Law
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Juris Doctor
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Washington State University
Scott W Gordon
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Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Economics
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I am serving my third full term as a Pension Board Trustee, and am currently serving as Chair of the
Board. CCCERA as an agency, and the Board is a body, have thrived and grown in the past years during
my time as a Board member. We have had remarkable success based on strategic decisions and
directives for the retirement fund that have proven successful, even in difficult periods for the public
markets.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
As noted above, I am serving my thirdfull term as a Pension Board Trustee and believe I am qualified
based on my experience, the performance of the CCCERA fund and the improvements the Board has
instituted and should be re-appointed for an additional term. I have an excellent attendance record for our
Board meetings, and am currently serving as Chairperson of the Board. I previously served as Secretary
of the Board and Vice Chair. When appointed in 2013, the Board was mired in litigation and hearings on
various policy issues, and it has taken some time but now 9 years later we are now a healthy, performing
independent District/agency with a working collegial board and talented staff. Our employee pension fund
has now grown to over $11 Billion and is 90+% funded, a fund health metric that all of our Board
members are extremely proud of. I believe i have served successfully as an appointed fiduciary in the
public interest, serving to enhance the benefits of all active members and beneficiaries as is our duty.
Scott W Gordon
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Upload a Resume
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
CCCERA Retirement Board
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
Arts & Culture Commission
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
Prior service includes the County Arts & Culture Commission (AC5), Martinez Education Foundation,
Martinez Community Foundation, and Non-profit boards that made substantial public improvements for
both MDUSD and MUSD athletic facilities.
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Scott W Gordon
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Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Please Agree with the Following Statement
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
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
1. This application and any attachments you provide to it is a public document and is subject to
the California Public Records Act (CA Government Code §6250-6270).
2. All members of appointed bodies are required to take the advisory body training provided by
Contra Costa County.
3. Members of certain 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.
4. Meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by
public transportation.
5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days per month.
6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work
groups which may require an additional commitment of time.
7. As indicated in Board Resolution 2021/234, a person will not be eligible for appointment if
he/she is related to a Board of Supervisors' member in any of the following relationships:
(1) Mother, father, son, and daughter;
(2) Brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter;
(3) Husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepson, and
stepdaughter;
(4) Registered domestic partner, pursuant to California Family Code section 297;
(5) The relatives, as defined in 1 and 2 above, for a registered domestic partner;
(6) Any person with whom a Board Member shares a financial interest as defined in the
Political Reform Act (Gov't Code §87103, Financial Interest), such as a business partner or
business associate.
Scott W Gordon
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Scott W. Gordon
Statement of Qualifications
2022
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Statement of Qualifications
For
Scott W. Gordon
_________________________________
Scott W. Gordon received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from
the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1977, and his law degree (Juris
Doctor) with high honors from U.C. Hastings College of the Law in 1981, where
he was Order of the Coif and a Member of the Thurston Society (Top 5% of 1981
Class).
Mr. Gordon has been a Member of the State Bar of California since 1981,
and carries an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell. He previously served as
Legislative Aide to the late former state Senator John A. Nejedly, R- Walnut
Creek, and has held both elected and appointed positions. Mr. Gordon is a member
of the Los Angeles County and Contra Costa County Bar Associations. He is also
an appointed Trustee and currently serving as Chair of the Contra Costa County
Employees’ Retirement Association Pension Board, appointed by the Board of
Supervisors in July 2013 and re-appointed in 2016 and 2019.
2001 – Present: Law Offices of Scott W. Gordon, a Professional
Corporation. Mr. Gordon has established an environmental and public agency
practice specializing in land use, regulatory compliance and permitting and
business transactions for private clients and public agencies. Mr. Gordon provides
advice and assistance on business and transaction issues in three principal
marketplaces: the nine county San Francisco Bay Area, the greater Los Angeles
County – Orange County metropolitan area (including the Inland Empire), and
Ventura County. His practice also includes the representation of public agency and
private clients in land use entitlement and environmental matters, including all
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Scott W. Gordon
Statement of Qualifications
2022
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aspects of CEQA and NEPA compliance, transactional due diligence matters,
permitting and related litigation.
1991 – 2001: Partner, Bruen & Gordon, A Professional Corporation.
Mr. Gordon's practice at the firm included the representation of public
agency and private clients in land use entitlement and environmental matters,
including all aspects of CEQA and NEPA compliance. Mr. Gordon handled a
number of business transactions for private clients, including acquisitions,
divestitures, and complex contractual arrangements. Mr. Gordon also handled
several major CEQA and CERCLA litigation matters as well as representing both
public and private clients in administrative agency proceedings before state and
federal agencies.
1982 – 1990: Mr. Gordon joined the Contra Costa County law firm of
Gordon, DeFraga, Watrous & Pezzaglia, where he became a partner in 1987, in
charge of the firm’s environmental practice. Mr. Gordon's practice at the firm
included the representation of clients in the oil and chemical refining industry,
solid and hazardous waste industries, public entity tort claims defense, as well as
representing both public and private clients in administrative agency and litigation
matters. Mr. Gordon formed Bruen & Gordon with long time law and business
partner Thomas M. Bruen in 1991, specializing in Environmental Law, Land Use
Planning, and Public Agency Representation.
Relevant Experience:
Mr. Gordon has extensive experience in representing public and private
clients in industrial facility land acquisition and facility permitting, including
securing environmental permits and approvals from resource agencies. In addition
to transactional work handling environmental aspects of real estate transactions
and property investigations, he has prior CERCLA litigation experience in
representing both plaintiff and defendant responsible parties in cost recovery and
apportionment actions.
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Scott W. Gordon
Statement of Qualifications
2022
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Representative Projects and Litigation Matters
Types of matters handled directly by Mr. Gordon:
▪ Planning, Zoning and Land Use for Industrial and Commercial
Projects
▪ Land Acquisition and Due Diligence Matters, Environmental
Investigations
▪ Municipal Franchising Agreements (Solid Waste and Product
Pipelines)
▪ Principal Draftsperson and Sponsor Support for Legislation
(California)
▪ State of California Tort Claims Act Litigation
▪ CEQA and NEPA Litigation (including as Petitioner’s CEQA
counsel)
▪ CERCLA Compliance and Cost Recovery Litigation
▪ Preparation of SEC 8K, 10Q and 10K Reporting
Industrial Permitting Projects :
▪ City of Brentwood Transfer Station Modifications
▪ Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Lewis Road Landfill Closure
Project
▪ Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Jolon Road Closure Plan
▪ Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Regional Facilities Project
(Monterey County)
▪ Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Conversion Technology
Resource Park (Monterey County)
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Scott W. Gordon
Statement of Qualifications
2022
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▪ Los Flores Canyon Solid Waste Management Facility (City of Santa
Maria, Santa Barbara County)
▪ West County Bulk Materials and Organic Materials Processing
Facility
▪ Acme Fill Expansion and Wetlands Fill Mitigation Project (Contra
Costa County)
▪ Acme Fill Closure Plan Approvals (CIWMB, DTSC)
▪ Keller Canyon Landfill Project (Contra Costa County)
▪ Forward Landfill Expansion and Organic Materials Facility (San
Joaquin County)
▪ Golden Bear Transfer and Resource Recovery Station (West Contra
Costa County)
▪ Vasco Road Landfill Project and CUP Renewal (Alameda County)
▪ Sunrise Mountain Landfill; EPA Compliance Orders and Re-Use
Plan (Clark County, Nevada)
▪ Potrero Hills Landfill Expansion Project (Solano County)
▪ Chiquita Canyon Landfill Expansion Project (County of Los
Angeles)
▪ Cold Canyon Compost Facility (San Luis Obispo County)
▪ Cold Canyon Landfill Expansion Project (San Luis Obispo County)
▪ Eagle Mountain Landfill and Recycling Center Project (Riverside
County)
Litigation Matters:
▪ IT Corporation v. County of Solano (Calif. Supreme Court)
▪ Center For Environmental Justice, et al v. County of Riverside, et
al. (I and II)
▪ Lewis Road Citizens Action Committee v. County of Monterey
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Scott W. Gordon
Statement of Qualifications
2022
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▪ Members of the GBF Pittsburg Landfill(s) Respondents Group v.
Contra Costa Waste Services, Inc. et al (CERCLA Cost Recovery,
represented the owner operator steering committee plaintiffs)
▪ United States of America v. County of El Dorado et al and related
Third Party actions (Meyers Landfill Litigation [for Douglas
County, Nevada])
▪ DTSC Remedial Action Order (RAO); In re the Matter of West
County landfill, Inc.
▪ DTSC Remedial Action Order, GBF/Pittsburg Landfill(s) (Contra
Costa County)
▪ City of Pittsburg v. County of Contra Costa (Keller Canyon Cases
No. I, II and III)
▪ Protect the Marsh et al v. County of Solano, et al
▪ Northern California Recyclers Assn, et al v. Potrero Hills Landfill,
Inc.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
RETIREMENT BOARD MEMBERSHIP
TIME COMMITMENTS,
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST,
FIDUCIARY LIABILITY
Regular Meetings
The Board normally holds its regular business meeting the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month except in May and November, when the meeting scheduled
for the second Wednesday is usually moved to the first Wednesday of the month.
Meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. and most often end before 4:00 p.m. The agenda and meeting
materials are mailed 6 days before the meeting. Reviewing the packet and preparing for a
meeting takes up to 4-5 hours. Post-meeting time can vary from 1-4 hours.
Appointed Board members receive a stipend of $100 per Board meeting, regardless of the
length of time of the meeting. There is no reimbursement for time spent at seminars and
onsite visits.
Special Meetings
The Board holds special meetings to hear presentations from firms during a manager
search, to review results of the annual actuarial valuation, to meet with investment
managers to review performance, and to meet with advisors and consultants on matters of
particular interest, which may arise from time to time.
Typically there are 4-6 of these additional meetings each year and are typically scheduled
for a morning starting time. Preparation also varies depending on the subject matter.
Standing Committees
The Board currently has one standing committee (Audit), which meets at least once per
quarter.
Miscellaneous Time
Board members are provided with subscriptions to several pension and investment-
related magazines and periodicals that are intended to help the trustee stay informed on
events, products, regulations, providers, concepts, innovations, controversies, and people
as they relate to pension fund administration. Time to review these materials varies
depending on the extent to which the trustee feels the need for this information.
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Travel and Training
The Retirement Board serves as fiduciary for the Association’s Trust. As fiduciaries,
Board members are held to the “prudent person” standard on investment decisions. For
this reason, the Board places a great deal of emphasis on continuing education of its
members. Trustees are encouraged to attend seminars and conferences dealing with
benefits administration and investments. These educational opportunities are regularly
placed on the Board meeting agenda. The association reimburses Board members for
expenses incurred in conjunction with any training specifically authorized.
The typical Board member spends from 7-12 days attending educational seminars and
conferences each year. This typically can be much higher for the first few years of Board
membership due to the learning curve for public defined benefit plans and investments.
On Site Visits
Board procedure is to perform on site visits with newly approved investment managers
before hire, and existing managers on a periodic basis. These visits include travel, both
local and across the country, and should be performed by all Board members on a
rotating basis.
Note: Travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with CCCERA’s Travel Policy.
Conflicts of Interest
Board members are prohibited from marketing any investment, consulting or related
service to the Board or to the Boards of any other 1937 Act Retirement Systems. For
example, if a Board member is employed by XYZ Advisors, a firm that provides
investment or consulting services to institutional investors, it is not legal for that Board
member to market XYZ’s services to the Board, or any other 1937 Act Retirement
System Board. The same applies if the Board member is employed by XYZ Advisors and
markets, or provides investment or consulting in an ongoing relationship with the Board
or any other 1937 Act Retirement Board.
Board members are required to file disclosure forms each year. Such things as sources of
income for the Board member and his or her spouse, property ownership, partnerships,
investments, and gifts are required to be disclosed. All disclosure documents are open to
the public.
Fiduciary Liability
Trustees are held to a strict code of conduct in every decision they make as Board
members. Although infrequent in the public sector, a Board member can be sued for
personal liability arising from a decision or action by the Board. The Association
procures fiduciary liability insurance to cover the Board in its official capacity but is
precluded by law from purchasing similar coverage for personal liability of each Board
member. Such coverage is, however, available to Board members at a nominal cost.
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SUMMARY OF TIME
COMMITMENTS
MEETINGS
Minimum Maximum
Hours/Year Hours/Year
Monthly Meetings
Prep. Time 120 216
Meeting 144 160
Special Meetings
Prep. Time 8 12
Meeting 20 30
TOTAL 292 418
EDUCATION
7 – 12+ days per year attending out-of-town seminars and conferences.
ON SITE VISITS
2 – 6 days per year attending out of town on site visits with investment managers
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:05/09/2022
Subject:INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR THE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 22/5
Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea 925.655-2056
Referral History:
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 Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on several boards,
committees, and commissions including the Contra Costa County Planning Commission.
The term of office of the At Large #1 seat on the Planning Commission will expire on June 30, 2022 and the subsequent term
will run from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026.
The Planning Commission's powers and duties include:
Exercise all powers and duties prescribed by law (statute, ordinance or board order), including consideration of matters
referred to it by the zoning administrator except those powers and duties specifically reserved or delegated to other
divisions of the planning agency;
Initiate preparation of general plans, specific plans, regulations, programs and legislation to implement the planning
power of the county;
Be generally responsible for advising the legislative body of matters relating to planning, which, in the opinion of the
commission, should be studied;
Be the advisory agency as designated in Title 9 of this code for the purpose of passing on subdivisions;
Hear and decide all applications or requests for proposed entitlements estimated to generate one hundred or more peak
hour trips unless otherwise provided by this code or board order; and
Hear and make recommendations regarding proposed development agreements when it is hearing the related project
applications being processed concurrently with the development agreements.
Referral Update:
At the direction of the Internal Operations Committee, staff initiated a four-week recruitment by issuing a press release
(attached) on March 28th advertising the vacancy, with an application deadline of April 22. The recruitment garnered ___
applications, attached. All applicants were invited to interview with the IO Committee today.
The applicants are as follows:
Amin Bhupen, incumbent (Walnut Creek)
Bolston Jones (Concord)
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
INTERVIEW applicants for the pending vacant At Large #1 seat on the County Planning Commission and DETERMINE
nomination to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to a four-year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2026.
Fiscal Impact (if any):23
Fiscal Impact (if any):
Planning Commissioners receive a County-paid stipend of $50 per meeting, not to exceed $300 a month, plus mileage
reimbursement.
Attachments
Media Release_County Planning Commission_3-28-22
Application_Amin Bhupen_Planning Commission
Application_Bolston Jones_Planning Commission
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Contra Costa County
County Administrator’s Office • 1025 Escobar St., 4th Fl. • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.contracosta.ca.gov
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea
Monday, March 28, 2022 Phone: (925) 655-2056
Email: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
HELP BUILD A GREAT COMMUNITY!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION?
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual who is interested in
serving on the County’s Planning Commission. The Commission is responsible for hearing and
deciding applications for proposed projects that generate more than 100 peak hour trips, and
all appeals from decisions of the zoning administrator. The Commission also may initiate
preparation of general plans, specific plans, regulations, programs, and legislation to implement
the land use planning power of the county; is generally responsible for advising the Board of
Supervisors of matters relating to planning; is the designated advisory agency for the purpos e
of passing on subdivisions; and hears and makes recommendations regarding proposed
development agreements.
Meetings of the Planning Commission are generally held on the second and fourth Wednesdays
of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Martinez. Members of the Planning Commission receive $50 per
meeting up to a monthly maximum of $300, plus mileage expense. The appointment will be for
a full four-year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2026.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925)
655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov. Applications should be
returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar
St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022. Applicants should plan
to be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, May 9, 2022.
For more information about the County Planning Commission, contact Hiliana Li, Contra Costa
County Department of Conservation and Development, at (925) 655-2860 or
hiliana.li@dcd.cccounty.us .
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Submit Date: Mar 25, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 4
Length of Employment
24 years
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
1, 4 and 5
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
45 years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Bhupen Amin
Walnut Creek CA 94598
Lotus Hotels & Investments, Inc.President
Bhupen Amin
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Seat Name
At Large Seat
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
I have not missed a meeting in 4 years
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
UC Berkeley
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Finance & Accounting
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
UC Davis
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Law Degree
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Bhupen Amin
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Upload a Resume
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I have enjoyed my time on the Planning Commission. I previously served on the County's Economic
Opportunity Commission and as Chair of the Workforce Development Board. This has been a wonderful
learning experience for me and opportunity to remain active in my community.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I have experience on several boards and work well with diverse groups. I also have judicial experience
and can make logical, thoughtful decisions independently. I try to remain impartial and fair.
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
Bhupen Amin
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If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
Planning Commission
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
Chair of Workforce Development Board. Economic Opportunity Commission
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Finance Committee Brookside Community Health Center - San Pablo
California Hotel & Lodging Association Samaj Saves Lives
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Bhupen Amin
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
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
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
1. This application and any attachments you provide to it is a public document and is subject to
the California Public Records Act (CA Government Code §6250-6270).
2. All members of appointed bodies are required to take the advisory body training provided by
Contra Costa County.
3. Members of certain 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.
4. Meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by
public transportation.
5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days per month.
6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work
groups which may require an additional commitment of time.
7. As indicated in Board Resolution 2021/234, a person will not be eligible for appointment if
he/she is related to a Board of Supervisors' member in any of the following relationships:
(1) Mother, father, son, and daughter;
(2) Brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter;
(3) Husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepson, and
stepdaughter;
(4) Registered domestic partner, pursuant to California Family Code section 297;
(5) The relatives, as defined in 1 and 2 above, for a registered domestic partner;
(6) Any person with whom a Board Member shares a financial interest as defined in the
Political Reform Act (Gov't Code §87103, Financial Interest), such as a business partner or
business associate.
Bhupen Amin
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Bhupen B. Amin. Mr. Amin is President and Chief Operating Officer of Lotus Hotels, Inc.
in Walnut Creek, California. In his capacity, Mr. Amin is responsible for the development,
management, financing and operations of several hotel companies, retail centers and self-
storage facilities. Prior to joining Lotus, Mr. Amin was an attorney at the Law Offices of Bowles
& Verna in Walnut Creek, California with a focus on real estate litigation. He was a founder of
an FDIC-insured bank in Silicon Valley, which he later helped consolidate into United Business
Bank, a publicly traded (NASDAQ: BCML) community bank with 34 west coast branches and over
$2 billion in assets today. He continues to serve as a member of the Bank’s Board of Directors
and is Chairman of the Directors Loan Committee.
Mr. Amin also sits on the nominating committee and Board of Directors of the California
Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA), and is an active member of the scholarship committee of
the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) in Washington D.C. Mr. Amin became the
first Indian-American to be elected Chairman of CH&LA, the largest state hotel association in the
nation. Mr. Amin has acted as a Pro Tem Judge in the Alameda County Superior Courts for
nearly 20 years, and served on the Board of the Brookside Community Health Center and
finance committee of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland, CA.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Mr. Amin to serve on both the
County’s Economic Opportunity Council and Workforce Development Board, where he was
elected as the 2018-2020 Chairman. In addition, he serves as Vice Chairman of the County
Planning Commissioner in Contra Costa County, a region of nearly 1.2 million people. Mr. Amin
recently launched a charitable initiative called Samaj Saves Lives to raise awareness about the
critical need for organ donation within the South Asian community. Mr. Amin earned his law
degree from the University of California, Davis and secured his undergraduate degrees with
honors in accounting and finance from the Haas School of Business at the University of
California, Berkeley.
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Submit Date: Apr 07, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 4
Length of Employment
9 years
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
4
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
5 years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
BOLSTON JONES
Concord CA 94518
Walgreens Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician
BOLSTON JONES
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Seat Name
Bolston Jones
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
Golden Gate University
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Master's EMPA, UI
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
University of Minnesota
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Communication-Media Studies-BA
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
BOLSTON JONES
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Upload a Resume
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
It is my hope to serve on either the Legislation Committee, Planning Commission Board or the Equal
Opportunity Advisory Board when a vacancy(s) becomes available because I have a passion to be part of
Contra Costa County economic growth and development and act as a liaison for the residents of Contra
Costa County to have a voice for cit
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
Master's Degree- Golden Gate University- EMPA, UI. Bachelor's Degree- Communication and Media
Studies Contra Costa County Elections Department
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
BOLSTON JONES
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If Yes, please explain:
I have a work schedule but can work around to meet the meetings shceudle
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
San Francisco Food Bank-Volunteer PTCB Advisory Council California Pharmacy Association Advisory
Committee
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
BOLSTON JONES
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
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
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
1. This application and any attachments you provide to it is a public document and is subject to
the California Public Records Act (CA Government Code §6250-6270).
2. All members of appointed bodies are required to take the advisory body training provided by
Contra Costa County.
3. Members of certain 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.
4. Meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by
public transportation.
5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days per month.
6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work
groups which may require an additional commitment of time.
7. As indicated in Board Resolution 2021/234, a person will not be eligible for appointment if
he/she is related to a Board of Supervisors' member in any of the following relationships:
(1) Mother, father, son, and daughter;
(2) Brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter;
(3) Husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepson, and
stepdaughter;
(4) Registered domestic partner, pursuant to California Family Code section 297;
(5) The relatives, as defined in 1 and 2 above, for a registered domestic partner;
(6) Any person with whom a Board Member shares a financial interest as defined in the
Political Reform Act (Gov't Code §87103, Financial Interest), such as a business partner or
business associate.
BOLSTON JONES
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BOLSTON JONES
Santa Barbara, CA | | LinkedIn
PUBLIC SERVICE – Executive Administration at the Local Levels –Pharmacy Healthcare Administration
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dynamic, public service-motivated professional with a myriad of transferrable skills, proficiencies, and competencies that
span a broad spectrum in public service, community/local agencies, and the private sector. Proven aptitude for utilizing
strategic methodologies and research-based mentality to effectively apply creative problem-solving skills in customer
service/relations, research & data analysis, and overall program oversight. Excels as a knowledgeable trainer, mentor, coach,
subject matter expert (SME), and resource for associated federal, state, city, local, corporate, and state processes,
regulations, and requirements. Demonstrates proficiencies in customer acquisition, retention, service, administrative
operations, and office administration, ensuring adherence to and expanding all departmental processes.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Public Service Administration | Client Relationship Management | Customer Service, Retention, & Loyalty
Pharmacy Technician & Program Manager| Administrative Operations | Retail Operations | Communicator & Collaborator
Inventory Management | Facility Management & Operations | Purchasing & Procurement | Program Management
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of /Santa Barbara & Dublin, CA. 2019 to Present
RECREATION LEADER II-IV
Functions as a Recreational Leader in Public Service for the City of Dublin, focused with inspecting activity areas
and related equipment, drafting written reports of damage to equipment or facility, and recommending
maintenance and repair.
Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
• Applies extensive expertise in compliance and regulations by enforcing safety rules and associated regula-
tions, maintaining orderly participant conduct.
• Conducts arts & crafts activities for grades K-5, fostering and expanding community relationships.
• Actively maintains participant professional conduct, demonstrating customer service & relations, collabo-
ration, relationship development, and active listening skills.
Walgreens | Goleta, CA 2006 to Present
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Presently serves as an On-Call Floating Pharmacy Technician for various Walgreens in California.
Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
• Proactively provides medication and health care products to consumers, demonstrating active listening
and communication expertise by aligning customer needs with available products and services.
• Diligently prepares prescribed medications for patients.
• In a client-driven role, triages phone calls for pharmacists, facilitating positive relations and ensuring all
questions are routed appropriately.
• As an administrative professional, effectively balanced inventory, procured needed items, and ensured a
well-stocked facility.
Election Office | Martinez, CA 2020
ELECTION CLERK-Seasonal
As a Public Administrator, performed extensive customer service, brand development/expansion, and overall
marketing/advertising in public service.
Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
• Represented the local Election Office in a positive light by locating and finding volunteers to work at the
polls on Election Day, serving as a Representative at a Regional Early Voting location.
• Proficiently assisted in the assembly of polling place supplies and testing voting equipment.
• Proactively extracted and prepared ballots for Election Day voting.
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Bolston Jones | 2
bolston01@gmail.com | (310) 279-6851
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - continued
Heald College | San Francisco, CA 2010 to 2015
Program Director/Instructor – Pharmacy Technician Program
As a Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor/Director held responsibility for the organization, administration,
continuous review, planning, and general effective of the program.
Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
• Successfully secured and assigned externship sites for pharmacy technology students.
• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), lectured on pharmacy law, intravenous medications, and calculations.
Stanford Hospital and Clinics | Palo Alto, CA & San Francisco, CA 2001 to 2006
CPhT-Pharmacy Technician
Ensured accurate and quality preparation of anesthesia trays for the operating room as well as intravenous
solutions for CCU/ICU and chemotherapy treatments.
Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
• Gained expertise and certifications with Pyxis Automation, Omni-Cell, and PhaSeal.
• Delivered and prepared TPN solutions with proper unit dose medication.
EDUCATION
Executive Master’s Public Administration/Urban Innovations (EMPA) | Golden Gate University; San Francisco, CA
BACHELOR OF ART’s – Broadcast Communication/Media Studies (BA)| University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:05/09/2022
Subject:PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COMPOSITION AND BYLAWS OF THE CONTRA COSTA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 22/5
Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056
Referral History:
In 1995, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 95/475 (attached for reference) delegating a broad range of its board
of directors functions and responsibilities to advisory fire commissions of the, then, six dependent fire protection districts
within the county. Through consolidation and dissolution, only two of the six county fire districts remain: Contra Costa and
Crockett-Carquinez.
In 2014, the Board of Supervisors began convening monthly as the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District board of
directors fulfilling, in effect, many of the functions and responsibilities that, in 1995, had been delegated to the Advisory Fire
Commission (AFC) for that district. On March 9, 2022, the Contra Costa County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo)
unanimously approved the annexation of East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) to the CCCFPD and the
dissolution of ECCFPD.
Referral Update:
Seat Designation
In accordance with Fire Protection Laws of 1961 and 1987 (specifically Health & Saf. Code, § 13844), the current composition
of the CCCFPD Advisory Fire Commission (AFC) is seven seats. The seven seats comprise five district and two At Large
seats. The Board of Supervisors also appointed three Alternates, which are selected in the same manner as the At Large
appointees but may be called to serve in the absence of any of the seven primary appointees. The Act specifies that the size of
an advisory fire commission may be either five or seven members.
The annexation transition plan approved by LAFCo requires the County to modify the CCCFPD AFC membership to provide
one member from the area formerly within the ECCFPD until the existing three-station deficit in the former ECCFPD service
area is addressed and eliminated. The current District III appointee resides in Antioch and does not satisfy this requirement.
This appointee's term of office does not expire until June 2025. Another potential option is to designate one of the two At Large
seats to represent the former ECCFPD coverage area. On June 30, 2022, the terms of the At Large #2 (held by Richard
Chapman of Pleasant Hill) and Alternate #3 (held by Clayton Laderer of Walnut Creek) seats will expire. IOC staff conducted
a recruitment to fill those vacancies and so far received five applications. Interviews are scheduled for the June 13 IOC
meeting, pending Committee and Board of Supervisors action on AFC seat modifications.
Staff requests Committee direction on modifying seat designations to satisfy the new requirement contained in the annexation
transition plan.
Delegation of Duties
It is recommended that the delegation of board of directors duties also be updated to reflect the Board of Supervisors current,
higher level of District oversight than in 1995. It is recommended that the following delegation of duties be removed from the
CCCFPD AFC since the Board of Supervisors now acts directly on these matters:
To review and advise on annual operations and capital budgets
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To review district expenditures
To review and advise on long-range capital improvement plans
To advise the Fire Chief on district service matters
To review performance of the Fire District against objectives;
To meet jointly with the Board of Supervisors
To communicate with the other fire district advisory commissions on services and functional integration
To assist in the Fire Chief's selection process as required
Update of the CCCFPD Advisory Fire Commission role and responsibilities will provide clarity and proper focus of the
Commission's time and energy towards duties that will complement rather than duplicate the functions of the Board of
Directors. Staff asks the Committee to consider approving the following revised delegation of duties to the AFC as
reconstituted pursuant to the annexation agreement:
"The functions of the fire commissioners are to review the goals and objectives of the District; provide liaison with the
community, and provide advice and information on fire protection matters to the Board of Supervisors. This Board
hereby delegates to the CCCFPD Advisory Fire Commission the following functions and responsibilities:
a. Pursuant to district ordinance, to serve as the Appeals Board on weed abatement matters;
b. To review and make recommendations on Fire District goals and objectives;
c. To provide advice and information to the Board of Directors on fire protection matters as needed;
d. To serve as liaison between the Board of Directors and the community served by the district;
e. To perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and as directed by the Board of Directors."
Bylaws Update
At the Committee's direction, staff will prepare a board resolution to effect any AFC bylaws changes necessitated by the
Committee's actions today. Attached are the current AFC Bylaws for reference.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER options and staff recommendations for modification to the composition of, and delegation of duties to, the Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact.
Attachments
Archived Resolution 95/475
Current CCCFPD AFC Bylaws
CCCFPD AFC Roster May 2022
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Contra Costa County
Fire Protection
District
Advisory Fire
Commission
Bylaws
December 2014
Rev. XX/18
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Authorization…...……………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Definitions …………………………………………………………………………………………... 3
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Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Advisory Fire Commission
Bylaws
Article I
Name
This commission shall be known as the “Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Advisory Fire Commission.”
Article II
Authorization
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, as the Board of Directors of the Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District, has established a Fire District Advisory Commission
in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District by Resolution No. 99/138. Authority
for establishing a county fire commission is established by California Health and Safety
Code Section 13844.
Article III
Definitions
“Board” shall mean the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, as the Board of
Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
“Commission” shall mean the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire
Commission, which has been established by the Board for the purposes set forth in these
Bylaws.
“District” shall mean the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
“District Administration Office” shall mean the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Administrative Office, located at 4005 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA
94520.
Article IV
Purpose and Duties
The purpose and duties of the Commission are to:
1. Review the operations, goals and objectives of the District;
2. Provide liaison with the community and provide advice and information on fire
protection matters to the Board;
3. Review and advise on annual operations and capital budgets;
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4. Review District expenditures;
5. Review and advise on long-range capital improvement plans;
6. Serve as the Appeals Board on weed abatement matters pursuant to District
ordinance;
7. Advise the Fire Chief on District service matters;
8. Meet jointly with the Board and provide advice to the Board as needed;
9. Communicate with the other fire district boards or commissions on services and
functional integration;
10. Assist in the Fire Chief's selection process as required;
11. Serve as liaison between the Board and the community served by the District;
12. Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and/or as
directed by the Board.
The Advisory Fire Commission shall make its recommendations directly to the
Fire Chief, the Board of Supervisors, and such other bodies or administrators as may
be designated from time to time.
Article V
Membership
A. Members
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members and three (3) alternate
members appointed by the Board.
1. Voting Members
The seven (7) voting members shall consist of the following:
a) Five (5) members, each of whom represents one supervisorial district. The
nomination is made by an individual Supervisor for full Board action.
b) Two (2) at-large members. The nomination is made by the Internal Operations
Committee for full Board action, after giving the Commission an opportunity to
screen, interview, rank the applicants, and make its nomination to the Internal
Operations Committee.
2. Alternate Members
In addition to the seven (7) voting members, the Commission shall have three (3)
alternate members who shall be nominated and appointed in the same manner as
at-large members. Alternate members shall not participate or vote in the regular or
special meetings unless they are replacing an absent, seated member who is
unable to participate at a meeting. Alternate members may replace any absent,
seated member, and shall do so on a rotating basis. However, the Commission
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Chair may acknowledge comments from an Alternate at the discretion of the Chair
at any time.
B. Terms
All members of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of four years. Terms are
staggered. Members serve at the pleasure of the Board.
C. Vacancies
A vacancy on the Commission exists upon the death or resignation of a member, or
upon the removal of a member by the Board. Should a vacancy occur for any reason,
the alternate members shall serve in the vacant seat on a rotating basis until the Board
appoints a replacement voting member.
D. Staff
The Commission staff person shall issue and distribute meeting agendas in
accordance with the open meeting laws specified in Article VII. The staff person shall
keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the Commission, including meeting
minutes and special reports and a list of persons attending meetings, and shall finalize
meeting minutes. The staff person shall be responsible for maintaining a copy of these
records at the District Administration Office. These records shall be made available to
the public as required by State and local law. The Chair may direct the staff person to
perform other duties to further the purpose and goals of the Commission.
Article VI
Officers and Duties
A. Officers
The officers of the Commission shall be Chair and Vice Chair.
The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the Commission. The Chair shall appoint
committees as may be needed from time to time for special projects or programs. The
Chair shall report unscheduled vacancies immediately to the Board. The Chair shall
perform other such duties as they pertain to the office of Chair.
The Vice Chair shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the Chair or at any
other time when so requested by the Chair, and perform other such duties as directed
by the Chair.
B. Term
Each officer shall be selected for a one-year term at the first regular business meeting
in June of each year by a majority vote of the Commission.
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Each officer’s term shall begin on July 1st of each year.
C. Vacancies
Should a vacancy of the office of Chair occur for any reason, the Vice Chair will serve
as Acting Chair. Should both the Chair and Vice-Chair be absent, the most senior
Commissioner present shall serve as Acting Chair.
Article VII
Commission Meetings
A. Meetings
1. In December of each year, the Commission will adopt a schedule of regular
meetings for the subsequent year. Meetings shall be held at the District’s
Administrative Offices located at 4005 Port Chicago Highway, Concord, CA.
2. The Chairman may call additional special meetings as may be required for conduct
of Commission business.
3. All meetings of the Commission, except those closed sessions permitted by law,
shall be open to the public and subject to the provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing
with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code,
relating to meetings of local agencies. All meetings shall conform to the Ralph M.
Brown Open Meeting Act and the Contra Costa County Better Government
Ordinance, including requirements for notice of meetings, preparation and
distribution of agendas and written materials, inspection of public records, closed
sessions and emergency meetings, maintenance of records, disruption of a public
meeting, and recorded votes made by each Commissioner.
4. Notice of each meeting shall be posted adjacent to the entry door of the District
Administration Office at least 96 hours prior to the scheduled meeting and shall
include the time, date, and place of the meeting and the meeting agenda. Notice
of any meeting of the Commission shall be given to any person so requesting.
B. Cancellation or Postponement
Meetings of the Commission may be cancelled or postponed at the discretion of the
Chairman for due cause or if no official business needs to be conducted.
C. Quorum
A quorum must be present for any vote on matters before the Commission to be valid.
A quorum shall be defined as four (4) appointed Commission voting members
(including alternate members replacing an absent voting member). Any motion,
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resolution, or other Commission action, unless otherwise specifically provided for,
shall require four affirmative votes for its passage.
D. Conflicts
Any member of the Commission who has a conflict of interest with any matter pending
before the Commission will recuse himself or herself in accordance with Government
Code section 87105. Commission members shall avoid conflicts of interest in
accordance with Resolution No. 2002/376 and shall adhere to the principles and rules
of the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.).
Article VIII
Committees
There are four standing committees of the Commission: Personnel Committee, Budget
Committee, Apparatus & Equipment Committee, and Property & Annexation Committee.
From time to time, the Chair may appoint special committees or may make individual
appointments to accomplish the ongoing tasks and special projects of the Commission,
including conducting studies or research of items as deemed necessary (i.e., Bylaws
Committee and Liaison to the Board).
Each committee shall develop a separate plan of operations and goals to be achieved
and shall be prepared to report the results of its activities during regular Commission
meetings.
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Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District - Advisory Fire
Commission
Position At-Large 1
Michael Egan
3rd Term Jul 01, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
Position At-Large 2
Richard (Tom) Chapman
2nd Term Jul 01, 2018 - Jun 30, 2022
Position At-Large Alternate #1
Soheila V Bana
1st Term May 18, 2021 - Jul 01, 2024
Position At-Large Alternate #2
Walter Fields
2nd Term Jul 01, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
Position At-Large Alternate #3
Clayton Laderer
1st Term Dec 17, 2019 - Jun 30, 2022
Position District II
Matthew Guichard
2nd Term Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2025
Board Roster
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District - Advisory Fire Commission Page 1 of 2
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Position District III
Michael Daugelli
2nd Term Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2025
Position District IV
Debra Galey
2nd Term Jul 01, 2019 - Jun 30, 2023
Position District V
Richard S. Nakano
1st Term Dec 10, 2019 - Dec 31, 2023
Position District I
Vacancy
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:05/09/2022
Subject:TRIENNIAL ADVISORY BODY REVIEW - PHASE I REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: IOC 22/7
Referral Name: TRIENNIAL ADVISORY BODY REVIEW
Presenter: Lauren Hull, Management Analyst Contact: Lauren Hull (925) 655-2007
Referral History:
The Board of Supervisors oversees and appoints members to approximately seventy-six (76) advisory boards, commissions,
and committees (bodies). These advisory bodies serve numerous governmental functions, some mandatory and others
discretionary. In 2012, the Board of Supervisors adopted a regular, ongoing sunset review process, formalized by Resolution
No. 2012/261. This resolution was designed to ensure that every three years each advisory body is reviewed for compliance
with a variety of policies.
Since the Triennial Review process was installed in 2012, two full rounds of review have been completed. The publishing of
this Phase II, Cycle 3 report, marks the middle of the third round of the Triennial Review. This report represents the findings of
the third round of Triennial Sunset Reviews for advisory bodies included in Phase II.
Summary of Cycle 3 Triennial Review Phases
Phase Completion Date Number of Bodies Included
I 2021 17
II 2022 24
III 2023 18
Excluded 17
Total Bodies Listed in Maddy Book 76
A list of the seventeen (17) bodies excluded from the Triennial Review process is included on the next page. Most excluded
bodies are not reviewed due to full governing independence from the county, such as the East Bay Regional Park District’s
own Parks Advisory Committee. A rationale is noted if the body is not independent and/or is not explicitly explained in
Resolution No. 2012/261. In those cases, the body was either an ad hoc (temporary) body or was not a true “Maddy” body. A
body that is indicated below as “Not Maddy” is a body to which the Board of Supervisors does not make appointments but is
listed in the Boards & Commissions Database (Maddy Book) to improve public awareness and access to the body’s meetings.
Bodies Excluded from Triennial Review Cycle 3 Rationale
1 Ad Hoc Census Committee ad hoc
2 Assessment Appeals Board
3 Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment Not Maddy
4 Community Corrections Partnership
5 Community Corrections Partnership - Executive Committee
6 Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association
7 Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Citizens Advisory Committee
8 CCTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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8 CCTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
9 County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee
10 Countywide Redevelopment Oversight Board
11 Developmental Disabilities Council Not Maddy
12 East Bay Regional Park District Park Advisory Committee
13 Housing Authority
14 Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
15 Regional Measure 3 Independent Oversight Committee
16 Tri-Delta Transit Authority Board of Directors
17 Western Contra Costa Transit Authority Board of Directors
Referral Update:
LIST OF ADVISORY BODIES IN PHASE II
Twenty-four (24) bodies are included in Phase II, which was last completed in 2019. These advisory bodies are divided
between five (5) mandatory bodies and nineteen (19) discretionary bodies.
Mandatory Commissions or Committees
Mandatory commissions are those required under state or federal law. The following five advisory bodies are considered
mandatory and must be operated:
Contra Costa County Planning Commission
First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
Local Child Care & Development Planning Council
Mental Health Commission
Discretionary Commissions or Committees
Discretionary commissions are created by the Board of Supervisors on a voluntary basis. Many discretionary bodies were
created to address community needs and solicit further resident engagement. The bulk of discretionary bodies included in this
review cycle fall into two categories: citizen advisory committees for County Service Areas and Municipal Advisory Councils
that provide representation for unincorporated communities. These bodies were established by the Board of Supervisors
pursuant to the authority granted by Section 31010 of the California Government Code. Additionally, three bodies in this phase
fall into other categories, and are listed below under “Other Discretionary Bodies”.
County Service Area Citizen Advisory Committees
· County Service Area P-2A (Blackhawk) Citizens Advisory Committee · County Service Area P-2B (Alamo) Citizens
Advisory Committee (Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee) · County Service Area P-5 (Roundhill) Citizens Advisory
Committee · County Service Area P-6 (Discovery Bay) Citizen Advisory Committee
Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs) and Town Advisory Council (TAC)
· Alamo Municipal Advisory Council · Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council · Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council ·
Byron Municipal Advisory Council · Diablo Municipal Advisory Council · East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory
Council · El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council · Kensington Municipal Advisory Council · Knightsen Town Advisory
Council · North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council · Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council · Rodeo Municipal Advisory
Council
Other Discretionary Bodies
Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity
Council on Homelessness
Family & Children's Trust Committee
REFERRAL UPDATE
Following the Triennial Review approved in 2019, three previously included bodies in Phase II were sunset, specifically
County Service Area M-16 (Clyde) Citizens Advisory Committee, County Service Area R-10 (Rodeo) Citizens Advisory
Committee, and Contra Costa Centre Municipal Advisory Council.
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FINDINGS
Summary of Findings for Phase II
Staff to bodies included in Phase II were asked to complete a survey which was reviewed and signed by the advisory body
Chairperson. Staff from the Clerk of the Board then reviewed the materials and surveys submitted by the advisory body staff
and chairs. In addition to the survey materials, Clerk of the Board staff also went online to confirm whether the bodies are
posting agendas online and to review the contents of the agendas for compliance with several additional policies, such as
including information about disability access and access to supplemental materials, and opportunities for public comment. The
Clerk of the Board also reviewed the agendas for whether the agenda descriptions were adequate for a layperson or outsider to
understand what would be discussed at the meeting. The County Administrator’s Office also reviewed the submissions.
Unless highlighted in the recommendations, no changes to bylaws, membership requirements, or seat
structure are recommended for the bodies included in Phase II. This report includes a description of
advisory bodies in the Phase II review, along with a summary of comments or recommendations from the
Clerk of the Board and the County Administrator’s Office.
Mandatory Bodies
Contra Costa Planning Commission
The Planning Commission was established under state law to implement the planning power of the county. The Planning
Commission develops or approves land use plans, development initiatives, planning programs, and permit applications, among
other duties. The Planning Commission was established in the County Ordinance Code, Section 26-2, pursuant to Chapters 3
and 4 of Title 7 of the California State Government Code.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends minor changes to the current agendas to ensure that they include
information about disability access and how the public can access supplemental materials.
First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission
The First 5 Commission works to support early childhood development through a strategic plan developed pursuant to the
California Children and Families First Act of 1998, an initiative Constitutional Amendment approved by the voters as
Proposition 10. Contra Costa County established the First 5 Children and Families Commission with Board Resolution No.
98/46.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the First 5 Commission notes that the ongoing decline of Proposition 10 revenue due to the decreased consumption of
tobacco products in California is one of the biggest challenges the commission faces in sustaining ongoing efforts for early
childhood services and systems. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends that First 5 staff post agendas to the
AgendaCenter on the county’s website, in addition to posting on the First 5 website. Since First 5 is an independent body, this
is not required as it is for other advisory bodies. However, doing so would increase transparency and ease of access for the
public.
In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
This body serves as an advisory council to the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Public Authority, which is administered by
the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD). IHSS provides specialized support services to residents who are
frail, elderly, blind, or disabled. Public Authority has an advisory committee whose membership is composed of individuals
who are current or past users of personal assistance services paid for through public or private funds and professional
representatives from the community.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee reports that they have had trouble filling seats. Half of their meetings
in the past 36 months were cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends that the
body work with county staff to increase outreach and recruitment efforts to help fill vacant positions. Staff for the Clerk of the
Board’s Office also recommends that agendas be posted to the AgendaCenter on the county’s website, in addition to posting on
the Public Authority’s website. Since the IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee is a quasi-independent body, this is not
required as it is for other advisory bodies. However, doing so would increase transparency and ease of access for the public.
Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education
The mission of the Contra Costa County Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education (LPC) is to
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promote quality childcare through community assessment, advocacy, resource development, and collaboration with other
organizations. The LPC coordinates programs and services affecting early childcare and education, including recommendations
for the allocation of federal funds to local early childcare and education programs.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the LPC reports that the council has had difficulty filling the four Child Care Consumer Seats, though they will
continue with strong recruitment efforts and targeted outreach. The LPC also reports that “a lack of comprehensive county data
regarding the demographics of the early education workforce continues to be an issue.” The LPC would benefit from county
specific information that could inform and influence recommendations. The LPC appears to be functioning as intended and in
compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any
changes to the Local Planning Council at this time.
Mental Health Commission
The Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission was established by order of the Board of Supervisors on June 22, 1993,
pursuant to the Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5604, also known as the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act. The primary
purpose of the commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Division
and its staff. Commissioners are appointed by members of the Board of Supervisors from each of the five districts for a term of
three years. Each district has a consumer of mental health services, family member, and an at-large representative on the
commission. The Board of Supervisors established the Mental Health Commission in actions taken on June 22, 1993 (Board
Agenda Item 06/22/93_I.O.5).
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends minor changes to the current agendas to ensure that they include
information about supplemental materials.
Discretionary Bodies
County Service Area Citizen Advisory Committees
Alamo Polices Services Advisory Committee (County Service Area P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee)
The Alamo Polices Services Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs
of the Alamo community for police services.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee appears to be functioning as intended, and in compliance with the county’s
administrative policies. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
County Service Area P-2A (Blackhawk) Citizens Advisory Committee
The County Services Area (CSA) P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the
Blackhawk community for extended police services which shall include, but not be limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle
Code, crime prevention, litter control, and other issues.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the CSA P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee reports that they are currently working on drafting bylaws for the
committee. The committee appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies.
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
County Service Area P-5 (Roundhill) Citizens Advisory Committee
The County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors regarding community concerns
about public protection within the district boundaries, which lie within the Roundhill area of the unincorporated community of
Alamo.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the
county’s administrative policies. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
County Service Area P-6 (Discovery Bay) Citizens Advisory Committee
The County Service Area P-6 Citizen Advisory Committee creates reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
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on extended police protection services which includes, but is not limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code where
authorized by law, crime prevention, and litter control.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The County Service Area P-6 Citizens Advisory Committee appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the
county’s administrative policies. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs) and Town Advisory Council (TAC)
Alamo Municipal Advisory Council
The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) advises the Board of Supervisors on issues and concerns related to county
services provided to the unincorporated area of Alamo.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Alamo MAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff for
the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council
The Bay Point MAC advises the Board of Supervisors or other local government agencies on issues and concerns related to
the unincorporated area of Bay Point.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends minor changes to the current agendas to ensure that they include
information about disability access.
Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council
The Bethel Island MAC advises the Board of Supervisors or other local government agencies on issues and concerns related to
the unincorporated area of Bethel Island.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Bethel Island MAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies.
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Byron Municipal Advisory Council
The Byron Municipal Advisory Council advises the Board of Supervisors on issues and concerns related to the unincorporated
area of Byron.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Byron MAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff for
the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Diablo Municipal Advisory Council
The Diablo MAC’s purpose is to advise the Board of Supervisors, County Planning Commission, and the Zoning
Administrator on land use issues and other concerns affecting the unincorporated community of Diablo.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends that, in addition to posting on the Diablo Community Services District
website, agendas be posted to the county website under the AgendaCenter section to comply with Resolution No. 2020/1.
East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory Council
The East Richmond Heights MAC was created to advise the Board of Supervisors or other local government agencies on
issues and concerns related the unincorporated community of East Richmond Heights.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends minor changes to the current agendas to ensure that they include
information about disability access and how the public can access supplemental materials.
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El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council
The El Sobrante MAC provides input to the Board of Supervisors, the County Planning Commission, and the Zoning
Administrator on land use issues and other concerns affecting the unincorporated community of El Sobrante.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends minor changes to the current agendas to ensure that they include
information about disability access and how the public can access supplemental materials.
Kensington Municipal Advisory Council
The Kensington MAC advises the Board of Supervisors, County Planning Commission, and the Zoning Administrator on land
use issues and other concerns affecting the unincorporated community of Kensington.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff to the Kensington MAC notes that there is difficulty filling seats and that the council would benefit from regular trainings
on the Kensington Planning Ordinance. Staff also notes that most duties fall to the Chair of the council and they should be
distributed more evenly. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office recommends that the council review the role of officers in
their bylaws to distribute the workload more evenly.
Knightsen Town Advisory Council
The Knightsen TAC advises the Board of Supervisors on land use and planning matters affecting the community of Knightsen
and may represent the Knightsen community before the Board of Supervisors, the East County Regional Planning
Commission, the Zoning Administrator and the Local Agency Formation Commission on proposed boundary changes affecting
the community. Effective February 26, 2019, the Board of Supervisors has separated the Knightsen TAC members from the
Knightsen Community Services District (Resolution No. 2019/58).
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Knightsen TAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff
for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council
The North Richmond MAC advises the Board of Supervisors on issues and concerns affecting the unincorporated community
of North Richmond.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The North Richmond MAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies.
Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council
The purpose of the Pacheco MAC is to advise the Board of Supervisors on services which are or may be provided to the
community by the county or other government agencies.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Pacheco MAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff for
the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council
The Rodeo MAC makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on issues and concerns related to county services
provided to the unincorporated area of Rodeo.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Rodeo MAC appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff for
the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Other Discretionary Bodies
Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity
The Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity assists with the implementation of the County's Equal Employment
Opportunities and Contracting Programs and serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors.
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Opportunities and Contracting Programs and serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
The Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity appears to be functioning as intended and in compliance with the
county’s administrative policies. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any changes.
Council on Homelessness
The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, provides advice and input on the
operations of homeless services, program operations, and program development efforts in the county. Further, the Council on
Homelessness establishes the local process for applying, reviewing, and prioritizing project applications for funding in
Homeless Assistance Grant Competitions, including the Continuum of Care Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant
Program. The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness provides a forum for the Continuum of Care to communicate about the
implementation of strategies to prevent and end homelessness. The purpose of the forum is to educate the community on
homeless issues, and advocate on federal, state, county, and city policy issues that affect people who are homeless or at-risk of
homelessness.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for the Council on Homelessness reports that “COVID-19 introduced considerable challenges to our homeless system of
care and Council on Homelessness. While additional funds coming from the state and federal government are creating new
opportunities, many of these funding sources are offered as one-time sources.” Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office
recommends minor changes to the current agendas to ensure that they include information about disability access and how the
public can access supplemental materials.
Family & Children's Trust Committee
The Family and Children’s Trust Committee (FACT) was established in 1985 by the Board of Supervisors to make funding
recommendations on the allocation of specific funds for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect and supportive
services for families and children. Funding for FACT supported projects derive from federal and state program legislation, and
donations to the county’s Family and Children’s Trust Fund.
Staff Comments/Recommendations
Staff for FACT reports that while there have been membership challenges, they are hopeful that new recruitment efforts by the
Employment and Human Services Department and the Board of Supervisors will remedy this. They also report that they have
experienced challenges conducting the comprehensive needs assessment for funding prioritization as required by the FACT
bylaws. The next needs assessment will be expected to occur in 2024. FACT appears to be functioning as intended and in
compliance with the county’s administrative policies. Staff for the Clerk of the Board’s Office does not recommend any
changes.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
1. ACCEPT the 2021/22 Triennial Review Phase II Report and specific recommendations summarized below:
DIRECT the County Administrator to continue implementation of Phase III of the third cycle of the Triennial Review
process for the remaining advisory bodies.
a.
CONSIDER referring minor suggestions about supplemental material access agenda language and disclosures to the
following advisory bodies:
Contra Costa Planning Commissioni.
Contra Costa Council on Homelessnessii.
East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory Counciliii.
El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Counciliv.
Mental Health Commissionv.
b.
CONSIDER referring minor suggestions about disability access agenda language and disclosures to the following
advisory bodies:
Contra Costa Planning Commissioni.
Contra Costa Council on Homelessnessii.
Bay Point Municipal Advisory Counciliii.
East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory Counciliv.
El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Councilv.
c.
RECOMMEND that the following independent or quasi-independent bodies consider posting agendas on the
AgendaCenter section of the county website to increase transparency and ease of access to information for the public:
First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commissioni.
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committeeii.
d.
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DIRECT the following advisory bodies to post agendas to the AgendaCenter section of the county website to comply
with Resolution No. 2020/1:
Diablo Municipal Advisory Councili.
e.
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board’s Office to work with the following advisory bodies to develop ways to increase
recruitment efforts to address membership challenges and high seat vacancy rates:
Family and Children’s Trust Committeei.
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committeeii.
Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Educationiii.
f.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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