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TUESDAY
OCTOBER 10, 1995
8:30 A.M. Closed Session
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and
discover they were the big things." — Author Unknown
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 - 7) - Items removed from this section will be
considered with the Short Discussion Items.
9:35 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
SD.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
SD.2 STATUS report from the County Administrator and County Counsel regarding the feasibility
of a meeting with the Los Medanos Hospital Board.
SD.3 HEARING on establishment of Underground Utility District No. 27,Loring Avenue, Crockett
area.
SD.4 HEARING on abatement of real property, 3460 Sandmound Boulevard, Oakley, Jonathan
Scheitel, owner. (Continued from July 11, 1995)
SD.5 HEARING on proposed abatement of real property at 6538 Claremont Avenue, Richmond,
Ralph Jones,owner.
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SD.6 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
10:00 A.M.
SD.7 CONSIDER letter from David Ninomiya, President, Ninomiya Nursery Company, regarding
the imposition of a gas franchise fee surcharge and CONSIDER comments from the Public
Works Director and County Counsel.
SD.8 HEARING on proposed police services special taxes for County Service Area P-6, related
ordinance adoption and fixing of elections therein and formation of the following zone: Zone
1604;MS 12-93.
SD.9 ACCEPT report from the Public Works Director regarding the San Pablo Dam Road/El Portal
Drive traffic signal modification project.
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SD.10 HEARING on proposal to enter into energy service and third party financing contracts to
purchase and install energy efficient lighting fixtures at County Buildings on Douglas Drive,
Martinez.
SD.11 CONSIDER report from the General Services Director advising that there is a need to
continue the emergency action regarding repair of fire damage at the County Courthouse, 725
Court Street, Martinez, Mt. Diablo Judicial District Court facilities at 1950 Parkside Drive,
Concord, 2970 Willow Pass Road, Concord, and at the Walnut Creek-Danville Judicial
District Court facilities at 640 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek.
SD-12 CONSIDER Transportation Committee Report on the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority's update of their Strategic Plan. (Supervisor Torlakson)
SD.13 COMMUNICATION from the Presiding Judge of the Walnut Creek-Danville Municipal
Court thanking the Board of Supervisors and County staff for their prompt and effective help
in getting the Court functioning again after the fire in August, 1995.
11:00 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D.1 CONSIDER report from the Growth Management and Economic Development Agency
Director on the status of the vested maps and policy relative to the East County School's
Mitigation Fee.
D.2 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Internal Operations Committee regarding
the role and responsibilities of the six County Fire Protection Districts' Advisory Fire
Commissions.
2:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D.3 HEARING on recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
proposed amendment to the Contra Costa County Ordinance Code amending Section 82-
10.002 to address concerns that if a substandard lot otherwise qualifies for the small lot
occupancy exception, a building permit can be issued unless the County Zoning Administrator
determined that the location, size,height and design of the proposed single family dwelling is
not compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. (Countywide County File No. 008.-5)
DA WORKSHOP on pending Federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid funding.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing
Authority and the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form
provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a
member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments
from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is
closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. There is no further comment permitted from
the audience unless invited by the Chair.
Requests for reconsideration of a land use(planning)decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was not before the
Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals planning to attend Board meetings who
contact the Cleric of the Board at(510)646-2371;TDD(510)646-4929. An assistive listening device is available from
the Clerk, Room 106.
Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board.
Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (510)646-2371,to make the necessary arrangements.
Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board
Agenda. Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651
Pine Street, Martinez, California.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and J. Smith) meets on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room(Room 105).
The Finance Committee (Supervisors T. Toriakson and J. Smith) meets on the first and third Mondays of the month
at 10:30 A.M.,first floor Conference Room 108.
The Intemal Operations Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and J. Rogers) meets on the first and third
Mondays of the month at 7:30 A.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room(Room 105).
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors J. Smith and T.Torlakson) meets on the first and third Mondays of the
month in the Conference Room (Room 108) at 9:00 A.M. Please contact Community Development Department at
646-2134 to confirm date,time and place.
The Water Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Toriakson) meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:30
P.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room (Room 105). Contact the Community Development Department at
646-2071 to confirm date,time and place.
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s)as noted: (See above for time
and place of meetings)
Internal Operations Committee 10-16-95 7:30 A.M. Public Works Department,
255 Glacier Drive,
Martinez, CA.
Transportation Committee 10-16-95 9:00 A.M. Administration Building,
651 Pine St., Rm. 108,
Martinez, CA.
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PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE(3)MINUTES. 3
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday,12 noon,12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
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CONSENT ITEMS
(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for
discussion by a member of the public).
Road and Transportation
C.1 APPROVE project contingency fund increase of$15,000 for the Pittsburg Avenue Extension
Project,North Richmond area.
C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to the
Consulting Services Agreement with Geospectra for additional construction inspection
services for the Appian Way Triangle Widening Project,El Sobrante area.
C.3 CONVEY surplus portion of Port Chicago Highway to the United States of America, Bay
Point area.
Fnglneering Services
CA SUB 7818: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision developed by Whitecliff
Homes,Alamo area.
C.5 SUB 7045: ACCEPT completion of improvements, warranty period and release of cash
deposit for faithful performance for subdivision developed by Northern California Company,
Oakley area.
C.6 MS 26-93: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision developed by Max and
Kathleen Winnie,Walnut Creek area.
C.7 MS 17-92: WAIVE Ordinance Code Section 94-4.414 for subdivision developed by Moraga
76.15, Moraga area.
C.8 MS 17-92: AUTHORIZE acceptance of grant deed of development rights and grant deed of
scenic easement for subdivision developed by Moraga 76.15,Moraga area.
C.9 MS 17-92: APPROVE parcel map and subdivision agreement for subdivision being
developed by Moraga 76.15,Moraga area.
C.10 MS 32-91: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision being developed by Bruce
L. and Angie Lindorf, Walnut Creek area.
C.11 MS 89-89: APPROVE parcel map for subdivision developed by Mark Davis,Martinez area.
C.12 MS 96-88: ACCEPT completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful
performance for subdivision developed by Pat Geoghegan,EI Sobrante area.
C.13 ROAD CLOSURE: GRANT permission to completely close a portion of Sellers Avenue for
the period of October 25, 1995, through January 30, 1996, for the purpose of sewer
installation,Brentwood area.
Special Districts& County Airports
C.14 APPROVE lease with JR Leasing,Inc.,for space at Buchanan Field Airport, Concord area.
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Special Districts & County Airports - Continued
C.15 APPROVE contract change order No. 17 with Teichert Construction in the amount of
$60,725.68 for additional work at Contra Costa County-Byron Airport,Byron area.
Statutory Actions -None
Claims.Collections & Litigation
C.16 DENY claims of H. Davis; J. and S. Edwards; S. Hayworth; P. Jordan; R. and P. Kerr; A.
Ramos, et al; State Farm Insurance Companies; J. and P. Slice; J. Valentine and L.
Whitten.
C.17 RECEIVE report from the Risk Manager concerning matter of Janet D. Maldon vs. Contra
Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the General Liability Trust Fund.
C.18 RECEIVE report from the Risk Manager concerning matter of Michael Smith vs. Contra
Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Worker's Compensation Trust Fund.
Hearing Dates -None
Honors & Proclamations
C.19 DECLARE October 15, 1995, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
C.20 DECLARE October 14, 1995, as "William L. Milano Day" in Contra Costa County
recognizing Bill Milano for 40 years of dedicated service as Financial Secretary of Local
Union 1440,United Steelworkers of America,as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
Ordinances
C.21 ADOPT ordinance, introduced on October 3, 1995, amending the Campaign Spending
Reform Ordinance.
Annointments & Resignations
C.22 APPOINT the following persons to the Better Government Task Force: Leslie T. Knight,
Human Resources Director, and Steven Steinbrecher, Data Processing Services Director,
nominated by-the County Administrator; Sharon Burke, nominated by the League of
Women Voters of Diablo Valley and Richmond areas; and Daniel Borenstein (journalist)
and James F. Brelsford (attorney), nominated by the Society of Professional Journalists,
Northern California Chapter.
C.23 APPROVE medical staff appointments and reappointments as recommended by the
Medical Executive Committee on September 18, 1995.
C.24 APPOINT Paul Schwenger as the District IV representative to the Assessment Appeals
Board for the term ending September 2, 1997,as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
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Appropriation Adjustments - 1995-1996 FY-None
Ligblation
C.25 APPROVE the Transportation Committee report authorizing the Chair, Board of
Supervisors,to sign letters to Senator Boatwright and Assemblyman Rainey thanking them
for their efforts on the County's behalf on AB 1671 (Katz).
Personnel Actions
C.26 RECLASSIFY one Lead Steamfitter position to Steamfitter and ADD one Lead Steamfitter
position in the General Services Department.
C.27 RECLASSIFY one Social Worker position to Social Service Program Assistant in the Social-
Services
ocialServices Department.
C.28 REALLOCATE Alcoholism Rehabilitation Worker positions to Substance Abuse Counselor;
REVISE and RETITLE the class of Alcoholism Rehabilitation Lead Worker to Substance
Abuse Lead Counselor; ESTABLISH the class of Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee;
CANCEL the classes of Alcoholism Rehabilitation Worker, Alcoholism Rehabilitation
Trainee,Discovery Counselor I-Project in the Health Services Department.
C.29 ESTABLISH the class of Small Business Development Center Business Consultant-Project
on the salary schedule in the Private Industry Council (PIC). (Federal Funds)
C.30 ESTABLISH the class of Medical Staff Coordinator on the salary schedule and
REALLOCATE five Secretary Advanced Level positions to the new class in the Health
Services Department. (Budgeted)
C.31 INCREASE the hours of one Medical Social Worker-Project position from 20/40 to 40/40 in
the Health Services Department. (Federal Funds)
C.32 ADD one Clerical Supervisor position and CANCEL one Clerk Specialist position in the
Probation Department. (Budgeted)
Grants& Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors,to execute an agreement with
the State Department of Health Services in the amount of$836,010 for the Maternal and Child
Health County Allocation/Black Infant Health Program through June 30, 1996. ($345,718
County Match)
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Cooperative
Agreement Award with the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration in the amount of$34,500 for the Traffic Safety and Health Partnership
Development Project through September 30, 1996. (No County Match)
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Grants& Contracts -Continued
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement with
the Regents of the University of California (U.C. Berkeley, School of Public Health) in the
amount of$157,824 for the "Train Health Professionals in Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention"
Project through September 30, 1997. (No County Match)
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to submit a funding application to
the State of California Department of Health Services,Breast Cancer Early Detection Program
in the amount of$390,000 for the Contra Costa Breast Cancer Early Detection and Screening
Partnership Program through October 31, 1996. (No County Match)
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the County
Subvention Program Certificate of Compliance and the Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program
Agreement as administered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs to receive
estimated allocations of $33,768 for County Subvention and $28,275 for Medi-Cal Cost
Avoidance. (No County Match)
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Public Works, to execute a Technical
Assistance contract with the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year
1995-96. (Consider with Item C.56)
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Job Training Partnership Act contract with Contra Costa College with a payment limit of
$92,567 for worksite training by technology and video technology for approximately 30 JTPA
eligible participants through June 30, 1996. (Federal and State Funds)
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a State Education
Coordination and Grants Funds Cooperative Agreement to expend $75,000 of Job Training
Partnership Act funds for its project with Contra Costa College through June 30, 1996.
(Federal and State Funds)
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director, Redevelopment Agency, or his designee
to (1) enter into HOME Project Agreement 94-7 with Lao Family Community Development,
Inc., (LFCD) to provide $250,000 in fiscal year 1994 HOME Investment Partnership Act
(HOME) funds for the Rumrill Gardens Affordable Housing Project and (2) execute required
loan documents with LFCD for this purpose.
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract
extension with the Contra Costa Centre Association in the amount of $40,000 for
transportation demand management services at the Pleasant Hill BART Station area through
December 31, 1995,as recommended by the Transportation Committee. (Developer Fees)
C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council to increase the payment
limit by $16,177 to a new payment limit of $90,868 and to extend the termination date.
(County Match)
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Office on Aging, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Contra Costa Senior Legal Services to increase their advance by
$9,726 for a total advance of$19,452 for fiscal year 1995-1996. (Federal and State Funds)
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Lekses -None
Other Actions
C.45 RATIFY the Zoning Administrator's decision that Shell Oil Company has complied with
Condition of Approval No. 22 for the Co-generation Unit.
C.46 ADOPT resolution approving the notice of intention by the County Tax Collector to sell
certain tax-defaulted property by sealed bid.
C.47 ADOPT resolution approving the notice of intention by the County Tax Collector to sell
certain tax-defaulted property by public auction.
C.49 ACCEPT the report from the Treasurer-Tax Collector reconciling internal cash and
investment information with the Auditor-Controller's General Ledger.
C.49 REJECT bids for Livorna Park, Livorna Road and Miranda Avenue, Alamo, for County
Service Area R7-A;as recommended by the General Services Director.
C.50 APPROVE amendment to Exhibit "A" of the Contra Costa Sheriffs Conflict of Interest Code
to substitute Undersheriff for Assistant Sheriff in said Code.
C.51 ADOPT resolution providing for the issuance and sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes
for the Mt.Diablo Unified School District.
C.52 ADOPT resolution amending the procedures for election of members of the Retirement
Board.
C.53 APPROVE and RATIFY staff comments to the Bureau of Reclamation on the draft
environmental assessment process and finding of no significant impact for the proposed San
Luis Drain Project.
C.54 CONCUR in the appointment of Rick Spencer to the Board of Directors, Rodeo Sanitary
District,to fill the position formerly held by John Badger.
Housing Authority
C.55 RECEIVE information on the Section 8 - Rental Owner Workshop schedule for October 25,
1995.
Redevelopment Agency
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a Technical
Assistance contract with Contra Costa County for Fiscal Year 1995-96. (Consider with
Item C.38)
Correspondence-None
Consent Items of Board Members-None
Information Items -None
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OCTOBER lo, 1995
Consent Item
C.57 APPEAL from United Council of Spanish Speaking
Organizations. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND FIX
OCTOBER 17, 1995, AS DATE FOR DECISION ,
Posted: October 5, 1995
BY• �L/
Deputy Clerk