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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 10242000 - C54 TCS BOAR?4F SUPER'V'ISORS Contra. FROM: Leslie T. Knight, Director of Human Resources Costa a .. gun ty DATE: October 24, 2000 SUBJECT: 2000 Great American Smokeout SPECIFIC REQUESTS)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECONCIVIENDA'I'I(}NS: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the Bast Bay Regional Park District for the use of the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday, November 16, 2000 for the Contra Costa County Employee Wellness Program's 15th Annual. "Cold Turkey Trot"Fun Run and Fun Walk. 2. APPROVE awarding of T-shirts and prizes to County employees participating in the 2000 Great American Smokeout activities. BACKGROUND: On Thursday, November 16, the American Cancer Society will celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Great American Smokeout. The purpose of this nationwide annual event is to encourage smokers to give up smoking for 24 hours. The desired goal of the Smokeout is to convince smokers to quit smoking for life after participating in the Great American Smokeout. The successful County participation in the Great American Smokeout will help work toward the .American Cancer Society's goal of a smoke-free society. For the fifteenth year, the Employee Wellness Program is organizing County-wide activities for the Great American Smokeout. Smokeout Coordinators representing the County departments will assist the Employee Wellness Program to promote the great American Smokeout in order to achieve rnaxinnnurn County involvement. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: OMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION bfBOARD COMMITTEE __,1r1PPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES. a�,-A�z I-, ACTION OF BOARD BER 24, �� APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ` UNANIMOUS(ABSENTNE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT TIMIS A TRUE AND 2 CORRECTED COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES. NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTEHCMBF-R 249 2000 Oti&Dept; Flumen Resour w Department(5-1766) PHIL BArCBELOR,CLERIC OF THE BOARD OF 0c: County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY G""'' DEPUTY Ad2R^f It ttlAQ\ Planed activities for County employees for the 2000 Great American Smokeout include: ♦ The 15th Annual "Cold Turkey Trot" Fun Run and Fun Walk at the Martinez Regional. Shoreline Park on Thursday,November 16,2000 from 12:00 noon- 1:00 p.m. ♦ Scheduled Fun Walks for East and Nest County employees will also be held on the following days and times: • 'Tuesday, November 14, 2000 — Employment and Human Services Department, 4545 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch- 12:00 noon- 12:45 p.m. • Wednesday, November 15, 2000 — Richmond Superior Court, 100- 3'7'h Street,Richmond, - 12:00 noon—12:45 p.m. t Adopt-A.-Smoker kits and other Smokeout materials provided by the American Cancer Society will be distributed throughout all County departments. ♦ The awarding of prizes to randomly drawn participants of the Creat American Smokeout. To make this a successful event honoring County employees who have quit smoking and employees who are trying to quit smoking, the Employee Wellness Program encourages the Board to authorize the County to Hold Harmless the East Bay Regional Park District and to approve the awarding of T- shirts and prizes to the County employees participating in the 2000 Great American Smokeout. The Board of Supervisors �Ofi��l'd Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board and County Administration Building Costa County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (925)335-1900 Martinez, California 94553-1293 ounty John Glola, 1st District `� Gayle Ullkema,2nd District Donna Gerber,3rd District •rte,..,--''�' Mark DeSaulnier,4th District Joe Canciamills,5th District October 24, 2000 Mark Ragatz East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Maks Court P. 0. Box 5881 Oakland, CA 94605-0381 Dear Mr. Ragatz: Re: Cold Turkey Trot at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on November 16, 2000 The County of Contra Costa has been self-insured for all liability risks including medical malpractice and workers' compensation arising from Its operations, owned property, equipment and leased property and equipment since 1976. The County's self-insurance program provides for the legal defense of officials and employees pursuant to Government Code Section 825 and for the payment of all sums which it is obligated to pay by reason of liability Imposed by law and arising from their acts or failures to act, excepting exemplary or punitive damages. This protection covers services performed by officers or employees within the scope of their official duties in accordance with the conditions of their employment or services. With respect to workers' compensation benefits, the County provides workers' compensation benefits to all of its employees as required by California State Compensation laws. The self-insurance program Is prefunded to provide funds for payment of claims. Indemnification. The County shall defend, Indemnify, save and hold harmless the East Bay Regional Park District, Its officers and employees from any and all claims, costs and liability for any damages, sickness, death, or Injury to person(s) or property arising directly or Indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of the County or Its officers and employees, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the East Bay Regional Park District, or its officers or employees. County will make good to and reimburse the East Bay Regional Park District for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys' fees the East Bay Regional Park District may make by reason of such matters and, if requested by the East Say Regional Park District, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of the County. Sincerely, Donna Gerber Chair, Board of Supervisors DG:py cc: Anne M. Pato, Human Resources (Form approved by County Counsel) The Board of Supervisors {�C��ltl`c� Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board Costa County Administration Building and County and 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (925)335-1900 Martinez, California 94553-1253 Count f John Glola, 1 st District �J Gayle Uilkema,2nd District e Donna Gerber,3rd District ' Mark DeSeulnier,4th District Joe Canclamilla,5th District .z� October 24, 2000 Mark Ragatz East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court P. O. Box 5381 Oakland, CA 94605-0381 Dear Mr. Ragatz: Re: Cold Turkey Trot at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on November 16, 2000 The County of Contra Costa has been self-insured for all liability risks including medical malpractice and workers' compensation arising from Its operations, owned property, equipment and leased property and equipment since 1976. The County's self-insurance program provides for the legal defense of officials and employees pursuant to Government Code Section 825 and for the payment of all sums which it is obligated to pay by reason of liability imposed by law and arising from their acts or failures to act, excepting exemplary or punitive damages. This protection covers services performed by officers or employees within the scope of their official duties in accordance with the conditions of their employment or services. With respect to workers' compensation benefits, the County provides workers' compensation benefits to all of its employees as required by California State Compensation laws. The self-insurance program Is prefunded to provide funds for payment of claims. Indemnification. The County shall defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the East Bay Regional Park District, Its officers and employees from any and all claims, costs and liability for any damages, sickness, death, or Injury to person(s) or property arising directly or indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of the County or its officers and employees, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the East Bay Regional Park District, or its officers or employees. County will make good to and reimburse the East Bay Regional Park District for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys' fees the East Bay Regional Park District may make by reason of such matters and, if requested by the East Bay Regional Park District, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of the County. ince ` ly, Donna Gerber Chair, Board oupervisors DG:Py cc: Anne M. Pato, Human Resources (Form approved by County Counsel)