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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12121995 - 1230PM 12:30 P.M. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Date: December 12, 1995 MATTER OF RECORD The Board of Commissioners and the Advisory Housing Commission met over lunch this day at the George Gordon Center Board Room, 500 Court Street, 6�h Floor, Martinez, to discuss issues as listed on the attached Joint Workshop Meeting Agenda. No formal action was taken. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY. Board of Commissioners andMET - = r Advisory Housing Commission s + 4 point Works� o,n v Decem r 12,1995 0 Court:Street 6tlt door Baardrooru - fff Mnez,CA 94553 dub"ects afar IJ►iscusson � - 1. Welcome 'Edith;Voorhies,Chairperson; , = _ r ,' ; Advisory Housing Coitimisson - _ r 2�'Art Programs in,Public:Housing Itich�rd J.Martinez,Exccuti�e Director: '. Contra Costa Housing Authority :;Bob Rena 'Chairperson ` , � ' - k,. Gontra Gosta County;Arts and Culture Co saon 3 TenantQpportunities Program ,Ralph Rosario, - TOps Resident Services Coadinator,HACCC ;Merin Jackson,President, El PuebloResic}eirt Council ` N`ora:Mil[er,President,i - _ low, B ayo Vistas Resident Council 4. Family Self Sufficiency Program Grace Schmidt, (FSS) Self Sufficiency Coordinator, HACCC _ ' �GolleFrance, FSS Participant 5 :'Public Comment - - 6 �Tezt.Meeting We're investigating ways to have HUD work more directly with arts organizations to build stronger communities. The contribution of the arts to society must not be underestimated . . . Arts groups have to be nurtured. Increased funding for the arts is necessary in communities across our country. Isn't it simply more profitable to spend more resources on creating and preserving cultural exchange and communication than increasing our prison capacity? Clearly it is. Henry G. Cisneros HUD Secretary L In the case of HUD, we must link up with their mission to save the children in our city streets, by giving them a better environment in which to live and grow, and the arts play a key role in shaping that new environment... I am eager to work with HUD to help use the arts to fulfill [the Secretary's] goals, just as he presents an opportunity to help use the need to improve public housing to fulfill our goal of more art for all Americans. Jane Alexander NEA Chairman Ail Programs i* n Public Housing 1. Santa Fe County Housing Authority 52 Casino De Jacob Santa Fe, NM 87501 Dedi Salazar (505) 471-3903 The Valle Vista Activity Center, an onsite Boys and Girls Club located in one of the Santa Fe County Housing Neighborhoods, promotes a program entitled "Art from the Heart". The program is targeted at youth ages 11 to 14. The youth meet every weekend for 13 weeks. Various artists donate their time to teach the youth various types of art, including: painting, sculpture, embroidery, mural design, wood carving and bead making. During this past summer, the club sponsored an Art in the Park program and presented their works to the public with the option of selling them if they desired. One of the local museums joined in and exhibited some of the art work for a couple of weekends. This program offers the Santa Fe youth an opportunity to express themselves in an artistic medium. 2. Memphis Police Department 201 Poplar Avenue Criminal Justice Complex Memphis, TN 38126 U Fyfer (901) 544-1127 The Boys Choir program is targeted at young men ages 9-18. They meet 3 days a week for 90 minutes per session. During this time, they are exposed to a variety of music. The program is geared toward building self-esteem through music that has a positive message. The program attempts to use music to teach young adults life skills, such as listening and paying attention, counting, discipline, and other skills used when listening to music. Police officers volunteer their time to work with youth to develop the choir and also act as mentors to those who are involved. This program was featured in HUD's May 1994 National Videoconference "Stop the Fire" which focused on youth violence prevention programs in public housing. 3. Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority 600 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Michelle Robinson and Dr. Howard (703) 549-7115 ext. 214 WJAM Radio is a youth-operated radio station designed to empower youth by giving them a role and a voice in the community. WJAM occupies a two-bedroom public housing unit that has been converted into a radio station complete with on-air controls, interview and production studios, and a small classroom and office. Donations and funding have come from local radio stations, businesses, and HUD's Drug Elimination Grant Program. WJAM Radio went on the air January 22, 1993. Broadcasts are every Friday, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Youth are responsible for writing, developing, and producing the programs. Collaborations between the housing authority, Alexandria Public Schools, and Alexandria Cable TV were established to strengthen the program. The youth who participate reside primarily in public housing and attend local public high and junior high schools. Participants can earn academic credits while learning how to produce and broadcast radio programs. 4. The Housing Authority of The City of Montgomery,Alabama 1020 Bell Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Maxine Sledge (205) 206-7148 Riverside Heights Literary Arts program provides arts activities for youth ages 6-17 that stimulate intellectual, social, and cultural awareness. This program offers hands-on opportunities in music and drama. Field trips are taken to broaden the children's cultural awareness. The program uses music teachers to teach the children about sound, rhythm, and various types of music; an art teacher teaches the children about painting, drawing, and crafts. On occasion, the children put on plays at the community center. Recreation staff of the Housing Authority hold weekly classes for youth and adults in each public housing community. Craft activities include making stained-glass and painting t-shirts. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts offers hands-on art classes once a month in each public housing community. A number of weekly programs, including music classes, arts and crafts classes, and African dance classes, are also provided by agencies such as the Girl Scouts of America and University of Alabama. 5. St. Paul Housing Authority 480 Cedar Street, Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55101 Al Hester (612) 2984481 The Boys and Girls Club is located in the Public Housing facility and has one program that uses art as an outlet for young boys and girls. This program encompasses all aspects of art: drawing, painting, pottery, and other projects. Once a year, youth show their best art at the National Fine Arts Program. This program also includes the making of videotapes, which they refer to as "video-ography". They also have an architectural program where kids learn how buildings are designed and engineered. Recently they created a model of their community using the skills learned in the program. 6. Housing Authority of the City of Charleston 20 Franklin Street Charleston, SC 29401 Bene Harvey (803) 720-3970 Blues in the School is a nonprofit organization that provides middle school students an opportunity to learn the history of the blues. The housing authority is working with the organization to provide an afterschool program for fourth and fifth graders to introduce them to the concept of the blues through various art forms. The art forms include performing arts, music, and visual arts. During the training period, the students are taught by professional musicians, artists, photographers, and historians. The art work produced by the youth was displayed at the Charleston Blues and Heritage Festival on March 19, 1994. The activities give students the vehicle to learn about the blues and African-American art forms through multiple experiences, thereby exposing them to America's cultural heritage. 7. Yakima Housing Authority 110 South Fair Ave: Yakima,WA 98901 Maude Scott (509) 453-3111 The Yakima Housing Authority, has two arts programs which are funded by the PHDEP Grant: One, The Yakima Academy of the Arts which offers various dance classes, including: tap, ballet,jazz, Mexican folklore, and others. The program also offers music lessons in piano and voice. The Yakima Academy of the Arts also offers a variety of art classes, including: air brush techniques and mural painting: The other program:The Arts and Crafts-- - ------ activities offered through Camp Fire Boys and Girls Club highlights hands on arts for 3-14 year olds. These children are instructed in: making beaded jewelry, finger painting, and creating small clay sculptures. 8. Macon Housing Authority 2015 Felton Avenue Macon, GA 31208 John H. Hiscoz (912) 752-5070 The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) has an art component entitled "Inner Voices" which uses creative and performing arts to attract young people ages 8 to 18 into a youth development program that teaches self-discipline, self-esteem, life choice skills, and academic skills. The program, a joint effort of MHA and Macon Neighborhood Arts, Inc., involves its participants in creative dramatics, play writing and production, singing and chorus, instrumental music, dance, painting, textile arts, pottery, and photography. 9. The Housing Authority of the City of Houston 2640 Fountainview Houston, TX 77057 Margaret Yell (713) 260-0721 Project Bridge is a community-based arts education program targeting communities in the state of Texas that do not have easy access to area art and entertainment activities. The Texas Commission on the Arts in cooperation with the Houston Housing Authority selects Resident Artists who facilitate community-based artistic activities at the housing authority. Activates include: hands-on art experiences, performance and exhibit attendance, and participation in neighborhood art exchange. An advisory team comprised of community organizations, law enforcement, local government, religious organizations and others as appropriate along with the Resident Artist design activates for residents. All activities are based on the interest of residents. All programs are designed to develop functional and cultural literacy over period of time. Bayo Vista Tenants Council, Inc. 23 California Street PO Box 41 Rodeo, CA 94572 Telephone 510 779-9171 Fax 510 245-0344 December, 1994 The BAYO VISTA TENANTS Council of Rodeo is in full operations with all officers and board members having been duly elected.The TENANTS COUNCIL holds its monthly_ meeting the first Tuesday of each calendar month. The Board of Directors meets the Third Tuesday of each month. - Meeting the staff at your Housing Authority may seem overwhelming at first. People work here because they like people and they want to make it a little easier for us by holding a housing meeting with the residents on the fourth Wednesday of each month. They have also opened up a Sheriff Substation here in Bayo Vista which compliments...the TENANT COUNCIL's Crime Prevention Committee activities. The BAYO VISTA TENANTS COUNCIL has had financial support in the past from outside agencies. Our committee members also have made and are still making numerous contributions. Nora Scott-Miller, president„ reports the following activities: I. For several summers during the month of June-July,we served 10,800 lunches for the summer lunch program, averaging 180-190 lunches per week. 2. We have had four fund raising campaigns, 3. For the past two(2)years during the month of December we have adopted a policy to provide Toys for Children and Food Baskets for the Senior Citizens. Over the years we have submitted letters to groups and organizations requesting donations such as toys, books,stockings,gift certificates,games, can goods etc. So within the past two years,we have distributed over 600 toys and over 700 pounds of food. The BAYO VISTA TENANTS COUNCIL continues to seek donations for all program activities. Sincerely, Nora Scott Miller, President 510 799-6498 KAYO VISTA TENAIrr COUNCIL INC. , 23 California Street -, ** P-0. BOX 41 Rodeo, California 94572 (510) 799-9171 13AYO VISTA TENANT COUNCIL ROSTER PRESIDENT Nora Miller, 121 California St . , Rodeo Phone :t 799-6498 V. PRESIDENT Venus Noboa , 213 California St . , Rodeo Phone # 799-5818 SECRETARY Shawn DeLaTorre, 1120 MariposaSt . , Rodeo Phone # 799-7494 ASS. SECRETARY Tamera Salazar, 207 California St. , Rodeo Phone # 245-2646 TREASURER Mary Walker, 126 California St . , Rodeo Phone t ASS. TREASURER Linda Yarbrough , 125 California St . , Rodeo Phone t 799-4559 COMMITTEES MEMBERS 1 . REPRESENTATIVE: Joe Hill , 1220 Tullibee Ct . , Rodeo Sebe Hill , 110. California St .-, Rodeo Joachim Miller, 121 California St. , Rodeo 2 . HOUSING Joe Hill , 1220 Tullibee Ct . , Rodeo Mary Lee , 150 California St . , Rodeo Mary Walker, 126 California St . , Rodeo Linda Yarbrough, 125 California St. , Rodeo 3 . ENTERTAIWIENT/ Shawn DeLaTorre, 1120 Mariposa St . , Rodeo FUND RAISING Tamera Salazar, 207 California St . , Rodeo Linda Yarbrough, 125 California St . ., Rodeo -1 GRIEVANCE-i' Margaret Carroll , 120,8 Mariposa St . , Rodeo Maryetta Harris , 1321 Mariposa St . , Rodeo Lorencio Palmer, 128 California St. , Rodeo Mary Walker, 126 California St . , Rodeo 5 . SENIOR CITIZEN: Margaret Carroll , 1208 Mariposa St . , Rodeo Vera Hardin , 105 Dempsey Wy, Rodeo Maryetta Harris, 1321 Mariposa St. , Rodeo Mary Walker, 126 California St . , Rodeo REVISED June 7, 1994 Subject To Change �f <r MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 25 day of April, 1995, by and between the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County(hereinafter referred to as the "HACCC") and the El Pueblo Resident Council (hereinafter the "EPRC"), WITHNESSETH: WHEREAS,the El Pueblo Resident Council(EPRC) has been established pursuant to the State of California and regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of assisting public housing residents to improve themselves and the community in which they live through economic development, self-sufficiency, and drug and crime prevention, WHEREAS the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County (HACCC) desires to assist the EPRC in these efforts; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration for the use of the premises and of the mutual promises and agreements that are herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: i The HACCC agrees to provide to the EPRC at a cost of one dollar(1)per year the use of the facilities known as 875 El Pueblo Avenue, Pittsburg, including all of the furnishings, equipment, computer, and fixtures now there or necessary to function as an office. The HACCC agrees to make all required repairs, including minor construction if necessary, to the facility described above, 875 El Pueblo Ave. The HACCC agrees to maintain the facilities described in above, 875 El Pueblo Ave., and to provide all utilities including water, electricity, gas, garbage, and telephones at the HACCC's sole expense. The HACCC agrees to provide approximately 40 hours of in-kind training to the EPRC on property management. This training shall be designed to prepare the EPRC to become or establish a Resident Management Corporation. The HACCC agrees to sponsor the training and certification of two Resident Council Officers at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials public management certification training in August of 1995. The HACCC agrees to sponsor a retreat for and provide technical assistance to the EPRC for the purposes of developing a five year strategic plan. 2 The HACCC agrees to pursue expanding its liability insurance policy to cover the EPRC, and if such coverage is not allowable, the HACCC will assist the EPRC in obtaining an alternative liability insurance policy. The EPRC agrees to use the facility described above, 875 El Pueblo Ave., to operate and conduct the business of the EPRC, and to operate other programs to be developed by the EPRC, subject to the approval of the HACCC which approval shall not be unreasonably denied. The term of this agreement shall begin on August 1, 1995, and shall end on July 31, 2000, unless extended in writing by the parties hereto. The interpretation of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be executed by their duly authorized representatives the date and year first above written. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EL PUEBLO RESIDENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COUNCIL F Richard MartinezL ,�4e*Jaaol son Executive Director Presi6t I ` 1 ii RESIDENT EMPLOYMENT SURVEY 1 Housing Authorityof theCounty of Contra Costa P.O.Boa 2759 3133 Eatudillo Street Martinez,California 94553 To: All Residents From: Ralph Rosario,Resident Services/PHMAP Coordinator Subject: EMIMnwnt ftortunities Frequently,the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa uses Contractors for various construction activities. These Contractors will be employing people that are skilled and semi-skilled to help in the construction. If you are interested in this type of employment,please complete the attached form and return it to our office at the address at the top of this form. We will notify you at a later date as to any further action you must take for employment consideration. If you have any questions please call me at 372-0796 extension#32. NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS MESSAGE#: CITY OFFICE SKILLS (Check off your skills) TYPING ❑ WPM TEN KEY D PERSONAL COMPUTER ❑ FILING ❑ ANSWERING PRONE ❑ OTHER ❑ CONSTRUCTION SKILL EXPERIENCE (Check off your skills) 3 MOS. 1 YEAR Z+YEARS CARPENTRY ❑ ❑ ❑ PLUMBING ❑ ❑ ❑ ELECTRICAL ❑ ❑ ❑ ROOFING ❑ ❑ ❑ LANDSCAPING ❑ ❑ ❑ DRYWALL ❑ ❑ ❑ TILE FLOORING ❑ ❑ ❑ CARPET LAYING ❑ ❑ ❑ INSULATION ❑ ❑ ❑ BRICKLAYER ❑ ❑ ❑ CEMENT MASON ❑ ❑ ❑ LABORER 0 0 0 Office of the County Administrator Contra Costa County Affirmative Action Office 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 (510) 646-4106 fax: (510) 646-1353 Memorandum Date: December 7, 1995 To: Department Recognition Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Steve Weir, Clerk Recorder Joan Sparks, Community Services Administrator Mark Finucane, Health Services Department Employee Recognition Bart Gilbert, General Services Department Frank Lew, Building Inspection Department From: Emma Kuevor Affirmative lAtion Officer Subject: Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity Awards The Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity has reviewed the recommendations from the County' s Affirmative Action Officer and Department Heads regarding departments and employees , who should receive special recognition from the Board of Supervisors. The certificates will recognize their contributions in achieving the County' s Affirmative Action minority and female goals and in contributing to a more diverse workforce . The Board of Supervisors will recognize your employee at their December 19, 1995 meeting at 9 :30 a.m. in the Board Chambers . You should inform your employee and be prepared to present your employee to the Supervisors. You should briefly review: 1. the length of time the employee has been with the County and in your department; 2 ., the employees job class and a description of what they do; and 3 . the reason(s) they were selected for special recognition. Departments will be presented by the Chair of the Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity, Jonothan Dumas . The Department Heads will then present their Department Affirmative Action Coordinators to the Board. Attached is a copy of the certificates that will be presented. Certificates will be framed and signed by Supervisor Gayle Bishop. Enclosed is a copy of the presentation format for your review, information, and files . Department Heads should be present to receive their award or present their employee . Please advise your employee of the time and date of the ceremony to give the opportunity to invite relatives and friends . Call me if you have questions regarding the Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity' s Commendation Ceremony. You may reach me at 646-4106 . CC : Board of Supervisors Jonothan Dumas, Advisory Council Scott Tandy, County Administrator' s Office Frank Weitl, Community Services Department Octavia Bazile, Clerk-Recorder Department Adanna Henry, Health Services Department Madlin King, General Services Department Mickie Perez, Building Inspection Department a:awardltr Purpose of Recognition The Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity wanted to recognize employees and departments that have been positive role models in furthering the objectives of the County's Affirmative Action Program and departments with an representative workforce of all groups that reflects the County's labor force. These employees represent the individual commitment that is needed to make a significant and meaningful change in their Department and the County. The departments represented reflect the commitment of their Department Head and staff to achieve the County' s goals and to make their departments a model for other departments . The two employees and four departments being presented this morning represent all of the positive aspects of the County' s Affirmative Action Program: leadership, assertiveness, interest, dedication, positive attitudes, concern for others, and commitment. The Affirmative Action office is pleased to have you (Board of Supervisors) recognize these departments and for the Department Heads to present their employees to you and the audience for their Certificate of Commendation. a:award95 Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate of Commendation Format Employee Recognition Supervisor Gayle Bishop: Madlin King Bart Gilbert, Department Head General Services Department Supervisor Tom Torlakson: Mickie Perez Frank Lew, Department Head Building Inspection Department Department Recognition Supervisor Gayle Bishop: Joan Sparks, Director Community Services Department Frank Weitl Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Supervisor Jeff Smith: Mark Finucane, Director Health Services Department Adanna Henry Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier: Steve Weir, Director Clerk-Recorder Octavia Bazile Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Supervisor Jim Rogers : Phil Batchelor County Administrator Scott Tandy Department Affirmative Action Coordinator a:bdaward MADLIN KING Secretary General Services Department her Affirmative Action efforts in the General Services Department. Not only does' she do an excellent job as Secretary, she assists all of Administration and Lease Management. She can be counted on to handle problems at any level and still keep a good sense of humor. Madlin has been an amazing support to our Affirmative Action Committee. Without her calling people, assisting with programs, and participating in our events, our Committee would not have been as active as it is. She' s a gem. MICKIE PEREZ Chief of the Property Conservation Division Building Inspection Department her Affirmative Action efforts in the Building Inspection Department. Ms. Perez has been a member of the Building Inspection Department for 20 years and has a long history of working for minorities and women. Ms . Perez, in 1988-89 , was President of the Redwood Empire District, California Federation of Business and Professional Women' s Club; she received the MAYA, Mexican American of the Year Award, in 1993 presented to her by the United Council of Spanish Speaking Organization; and she recently received recognition for her assistance in organizing the "Caesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration" program that is presented before the Board of Supervisors for employees and citizens groups and organizations . . Ms . Perez has a track record showing commitment to affirmative action and she should be commended for her dedication and achievements . Joan Sparks Director Community Services Department her dedication and commitment to affirmative action in her department. Ms. Sparks is responsible for providing a broad array of human services to enable, assist and empower County residents to combat the causes of poverty and improve their level of self-sufficiency. These same principals she provides to her staff by assisting them in meeting her Departments Affirmative Action Implementation Plan goals and objectives. Ms. Sparks' is the first department to meet or exceed the 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force representation for all groups: Females with 88.5% (154) ; African Americans with 50.6% (88) ; Hispanics with 11.5% (20); and Asian/Pacific Islanders with 16.7% (20) ; and American Indians/Alaskan Natives with .6% (1) employees. Her commitment to affirmative action, hard work, perseverance, and positive attitude has made it possible for her to be the first department to have all racial/ethnic and genders at or above their 1990 labor force representation. Frank Weitl Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Community Services Department his efforts in recruiting, assisting in the selection of employees, monitoring programs, and being a resource person to staff in the Community Services Department. Mr. Weitl has been with the Department for a short period of time; however, his achievements cannot be overlooked. He is available as a resource person to other staff members in the personnel and program areas . He has been instrumental in implementing the Departments ' program objectives and in reviewing and recommending revisions to policies and procedures. Mr. Weitl should be commended for assisting in the selection of a diverse workforce with 88 .5% ( 154 ) Females; 50 . 6% (88) African Americans; 11 . 5% (20) Hispanics; 16 . 7% (29) Asian/Pacific Islanders; and . 6% ( 1) American Indian/Alaskan Native employees in the Community Services Department. Mark Finucane Director Health Services Department his commitment to affirmative, action and equal employment opportunity and his achievements in maintaining a representative and diverse workforce in his department. Mr. Finucane operates the Merrithew. memorial Hospital and outpatient clinics and is responsible for the overall coordination of the County's Emergency Medical System. The Health Services Department is the largest County Department with more than 2,000 employees that are predominately female. Mr. Finucane has worked with the Human Resources Department and Affirmative Action office to recruit and select minorities and women. His department exceeded the County's 1990 Labor Force statistical goals in June 1995 with 75.9% (739) Females representation; 14.8% (309 African Americans; 13.4% (276) Asian/Pacific Islanders; and .9% (18) American Indiana/Alaskan Natives. The one group short of reaching their 10.5% goal is Hispanic employees; however, the department has achieved 9.8% Hispanic representation. Mr. Finucane should be recognized for his dedication to affirmative action and for the successful implementation of his Department's Affirmative Action Program. Adanna Henry Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Health Services Department her work in assisting in the implementation of the Health Services Department Affirmative Action Implementation Plan and her commitment to the County and Departments' Affirmative Action Program. Adanna Henry investigates discrimination complaints, participates in her Department Affirmative Action Committee; reviews contracts to determine if the MBE/WBE language is correct and if goals have been met; and performs her existing job in the Community Substance Abuse Services Division of the Health Services Department. Ms. Henry is a people person. She is unselfish and has a positive attitude towards her work and others. She has been an asset to the Department because of her frankness, honesty, and the respect she gives to everyone. Ms. Henry has been instrumental in assisting the Health Services Department to be among the first to reach and exceed the 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force statistical goals in June 1995 for Females with 75.9% (1,579) ; African Americans 14,8% (309) ; Asian/Pacific Islander with 13.4% (276) ; and American Indians/Alaskan Natives with .9% (18) . Ms. Henry should be recognized for her positive attitude and achievements. Steve Weir Director Clerk-Recorder's Office his leadership ability in providing supportive services to the Superior Court; attorneys; litigants; the general public; and in providing document processing required by state and federal law. Mr. Weir exceeded the labor force representation for Females, African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives . Mr. Steve Weir should be commended for being a role model for other departments, his leadership ability, and his commitment to affirmative action. Octavia Bazile Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Clerk-Recorders Office her work in mediating discrimination complaints; compiling statistical reports; and participating in the Departments ' Affirmative Action Committee. Ms . Bazile has assisted the department exceed their 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force goals with 88 . 8% ( 119) Females; 10 .4% ( 14) African Americans; 8 . 9% ( 12) Asian/Pacific Islanders; and . 7% ( 1) American Indian/Alaskan Natives. Hispanic employees were 10.4% ( 14) of the workforce which is . 1% short of the labor force goal . Ms . Bazile' s attention to detail; ability to interact with all staff members; and her dedication to affirmative action are a few of the reasons she should receive your special recognition. Phil Batchelor County Administrator Contra Costa County and County Administrator' s Office his leadership ability, planning skills, interpersonal skills, dedication, and commitment to Affirmative Action for the County and within his Department. Mr. Batchelor has a twofold responsibility when implementing affirmative action. He must establish a County plan that- is responsive to the needs of Department Heads, as well as management, represented employees and the public, and a plan that addresses the needs within his Department. Mr. Batchelor provides technical support, coordination and policy support for the Board of Supervisors, prepares and recommends the County budget, implements special programs, and is responsible for the general management of the County. As of June 30, 1995, the statistics for the County Administrator's Office exceeded the 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force representation for Females with 57.5% (92) ; African Americans with 9.4% (25) ; Asian/Pacific Islanders with 11.3% (18); and American Indians/Alaskan Natives with 1.3% (2) . The overall statistics for the County government workforce exceeded the 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force representation goals for Females with 62.0% (4,283); African Americans with 13.9% (959) ; and American Indians/Alaskan Natives with .8% (57) employees. Two groups did not meet their 10.5% and 8.9% goal. Hispanics achieved 8.8% (611) and Asian/Pacific Islanders with 8.1% (660) employees. Mr. Batchelor's encouragement, guidance, and leadership in directing an effective Affirmative Action Program that can be used as a model to other agencies, must be recognized. Scott Tandy Chief Assistant County Administrator and Department Affirmative Action Coordinator Contra Costa County and County Administrator's Office his strong commitment and support to affirmative action and his assistance in implementing the County's Affirmative Action Program and the County Administrator's Department Affirmative Action Program. Mr. Tandy has been instrumental in coordinating compliance between the various divisions in the Department; assisted with the development and implementation of an exit interview procedure; performance evaluation; and the monitoring of appointments in the Department. I He has assisted the county its 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force goals based on June 30 1995 statistics: Females with 62.0% (4,283) ; African Americans with 13.9% (959) ; and American Indians/Alaskan Natives with �.8% (57) employees. The two groups that did not meet their 10.5 and 8.9% goals; respectively, are Hispanics who achieved 8.8% (611) and Asian/Pacific Islanders with 8.1% (660) employees. The County Administrators office based on June 30, 1995 data,• has met or exceeded the 1990 Contra Costa County Labor Force goals with 57.5% (92) Females: 9.4% (24) African Americans; 11.3% (18) Asian/Pacific Islanders; and 1.3% (2) American Indians/Alaskan Natives employees. The 10.5% goal for Hispanics was not met; however, the department achieved 6.3% (10) Hispanic representation. Mr. Tandy should be commended for his organizational skills; interpersonal skills; ability to solve a wide range of problems within the Office of the County Administrator and among other County Departments; and his ability to quickly mediate affirmative action issues.