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COUNTY
From: William B. Walker,M.D.
Health Services Director
Date: October 24. 2000
Subject: Extension of Emergency Declaration Regarding Homelessness
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Recommendation:
DETERMINE that there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board
on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County.
Bac!Sground:
On November 16, 1999, the Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency, pursuant to the
provisions of Government Code Section 5630, on homelessness in Contra Costa County. This local
emergency was extended on December 1, 1999, December 20, 1999, January 11, 2000, January 25,
2000, February 15, 2000, March 7, 2000, March 21, 2000, April 11, 2000,May 16, 2000, June 6, 2000,
July 15, 2000,August 5, 2000, September 12, 2000, September 26, 2000, and October 10, 2000.
Government Code Section 5630 required that, for a body which meets weekly that the need to continue
the emergency declaration be reviewed at least every 14 days until the local emergency is terminated.
In no event is the review to take place more than 21 days after the previous review.
With the continuing inclement weather and no additional resources having been able to be placed on
line to assist in sheltering homeless individuals and families, it is appropriate for the Board to continue
the declaration of a local emergency regarding homelessness.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: NO SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE
ACTION OF BO ON October 24 ,200 0 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS XX (ABSENT - ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED October 24 . 2004
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Person: Wendel Brunner,M.D. 313-6712
CC: Health Services Administration
Public Health Administration
BY. ,DEPUTY
To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS f CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY
From: William B.Walker;A4.D.
Health Services Director
Date: October 24, 2000
Subject: EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN SUPPORT FOR NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Recommendation:
DETERMINE that there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board
on December 14, 1999 based on the increasing/epidemic number of AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C cases
among injection drug users in Contra Costa County.
Background:
Continued Needfor Emergency
The spread of disease, particularly HIV and Hepatitis C, through the sharing of needles continues to be
a grave concern in Contra Costa County. 30% of all people living with AIDS in Contra Costa were
infected by injection drug use with the highest number of AIDS cases in West County. As of December
1997, Richmond had the highest cumulative incidence of AIDS (4.8 per 1000 population) among
Contra Costa cities, with at least 50 cases. Injection drug use was the estimated mode of infection
among 40% of all individuals diagnosed with AIDS in Richmond. Among African Americans
diagnosed with AIDS in Richmond 1982-1998 53% were most likely infected through injection drug
use.
Contra Costa Health Services does not currently provide needle exchange services (it is prohibited
from doing so absent a declared public health emergency). CCHS does provide services focused on
injection drug users including: 1-HIV/AIDS Outreach and Education, 2-HIV antibody testing,
3-Substance Abuse Treatment, 4-Health on Wheels Van, and 5-Substance Abuse Counseling and
Treatment for HIV-infected clients.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: � /` a`
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
L,--'APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOAR? (}c t o b e r 2 4 . 2 0 0 0 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS XX (ABSENT _ — -4— AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AC'T'ION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED October 24, 2000
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact person: Wendell Brunner,M.D. 313-6712
CC: Health Services Director
Public Health Administration
BY , DEPUTY
Board of Supervisors Page 2
Needle Exchange Emergency Declaration
October 24, 2000
Exchange Works, a community-based needle exchange service currently in operation in Contra Costa
currently distributes clean needles on a one-to-one basis. Their volunteer staff currently exchange
5,000 needles per week at two sites. There are no established needle exchange program in East or
Central County.
PROGRESS SINCE EMERGENCY DECLARATION ON DECEMBER 14, 1999
At the Board of Supervisors December 14, 1999 meeting, CCHS was directed to take four actions. As
of January 7, 2000 the following has been completed:
• CCHS has entered into discussions with Exchange Works in West County.
• Supplies for the ongoing provision of the services have been identified.
• CCHS staff have been identified to assist with the provision of information and referrals.
• Documentation forms are being reviewed and revised as necessary to ensure that specific
information is available to the Board.
• Planning for an East County process will begin later this quarter after the preliminary process in
West County is completed.
This emergency action was renewed on December 20,1999, January 11, 2000, January 25, 2000,
February 15, 2000, March 7, 2000, March 21, 2000, April 11, 2000, May 16, 2000, June 6, 2000, July
18, 2000, August 8, 2000, September 12, 2000, September 26, 2000, and October 10, 2000.
Contra
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ;s
Costa
County
FROM: PHIL BATCHELOR
County Administrator
DATE: October 24, 2000
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY UPGRADE OF COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
Specific Request(s) or Recommendation(s) & Background &Justification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action continued by the Board on October 10,
2000 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The financial impact remains as stated to the Board on 10/26/99.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
On 10/26/99 the Board acknowledged that an emergency exists related to the seismic safety of the County
telecommunications infrastructure and that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from competitive
solicitation of bids, and delegated to the County Administrator, or designee, authority to immediately proceed
with implementation of the "high priority actions" recommended by C.S.I. Telecommunications, Inc. The
County Administrator's Office in conjunction with the County Telecommunications Division is currently
proceeding with the delineation of specifications for the required work, as well as the identification of
appropriate vendors to complete the work. This item was last noticed 10/10/00.
Continued on Attachment: YES Signature:
'Recommendation of County Administrate
Recommendation of Board Committee
✓ Approve Other
Signature(s):
Action of Bo on: October 2 4 . 2000 Approved as Recommended: XX Other:
Vote of Supervisors: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
xx Unanimous(Absent _ ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
Ayes: Noes: ) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATESHOWN.
Contact: George Roemer(925-335-1055) Attested Q e t o b e r 24 , 2 0 0 0
cc: County Administrator Phil Batchelor, Clerk of
Bob Fraga, County Telecommunications the Board of Supervisors
C.S.I.Telecommunications, Inc. (Via CAO) and County Adnliniptrator
By: , DEPUTY
_ 135-01041B.4.1
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: BARTON J. GILBERT,DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES
�� �'
Costa
DATE: October 24, 2000 County
SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEM AT RICHMOND
HEALTH CENTER, 100-38TH STREET,RICHMOND
VVW 0087
SPECIFIC REQUESTS OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
1. UCQMMFMAn
DETERMINE that there is a need to continue the Board action taken by the Board on October 3, 2000
pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20134 and 22050 to replace the HVAC system at the
Richmond Health Center, 100 - 38th Street,Richmond for Health Services.
II. MANUAL INVAC"�
Funding will be identified once the scope of work is determined.
III. BAC-� Z�
A. On Tuesday, September 19, 2000 the Kathabar dehumidification system at the Richmond Health
Center failed, causing Kathene solution and condensation to drip from the ceilings and the
HVAC system to be shut down. This resulted in the facility having to close until temporary
repairs could be made.
B. The existing system was originally installed in 1966 and is an unconventional system which is
difficult to maintain and repair, and does not provide adequate ventilation in a significant portion
of the building. A complete new modern energy efficient HVAC system needs to be installed
since the system can now only operate at 50%capacity and may fail again.
C. It will be necessary to relocate all, or at least a portion of, the operations of the facility to
temporary space in order to accomplish the work in an efficient manner and to avoid disruption
during construction.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:__ ..YES SIGNATURE: "`
—„PECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURES
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 24, 2WO APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT – – ?
AYES: NOES:
ABSENTS: ABSTAIN:
MEDIA CONTACT: BARTON J.GILBERT(313-7100)
CC: General Services Department 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
Architectural Services
s De pa AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
Accounting OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
File: 135-010041A.5
County Adminletratoes Office ATTESTED October 24, M
County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Auditor-Controller ASur ERVIS RS ND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY
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D. The replacement of the HVAC system is vital to Health Services' ability to deliver health care
and treatment services to their patients, and is therefore necessary for the life, health, welfare,
and safety of the citizens who rely on Health Services for critical health care services and
medical treatment.
E. To reduce the remodeling construction schedule so that the work can be completed before spring,
the County Administrator and Health Services recommend a finding that an emergency exists
that will not permit the delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that Board
action is necessary to respond to the emergency.
F. Consequently, on October 3, 2000 (Agenda Item D.3), the Board 1) found that an emergency
exists, 2) delegated authority to the General Services Director to proceed in the most expeditious
manner with the replacement of the defective HVAC system at the Richmond Health Center, 100
— 38h St., Richmond for Health Services, 3) directed the General Services Director to make
reports to enable the Board to review the emergency actions and to determine that there is a need
to continue the action, and 4) declared that the project, as an emergency, is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
G. The condition that the Board found to be an emergency on October 3, 2000 continues to exist.
Therefore, it is necessary to continue the emergency action previously taken by the Board so that
the work can be completed in the shortest time possible.
H. Contracts for the emergency work are being negotiated and will be reported to the Board after
the scope of work and schedules have been confirmed.
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