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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12102002 - C56 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS a Contra FROM: JOHN SWEETEN, County Administrator ,' Costa DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2002 ' County SUBJECT: 2002 ANNUAL REPORTS FROM BOARD ADVISORY BODIES SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE 2002 Annual Reports submitted by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, Countywide Youth Commission, Economic Opportunity Council, CCCFPD Fire Advisory Commission, Library Commission, Emergency Medical Care Committee, Mobile Home Advisory Committee, and the Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: On June 18, 2002, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2002/377, which requires that each regular and ongoing board, commission, or committee shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year, on the second Tuesday in December. Annual reports shall follow the following format and shall not exceed two typewritten pages: Advisory Body Name: Advisory Body Meeting Time/Location: Chair (during the reporting period): Staffperson (during the reporting period): Reporting Period: I. Activities (1/2 page) II. Accomplishments (1/2 page) 111. Attendance/Representation (1/4 page) IV. Training/Certification (1/4 page) V. Proposed Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year (1/2 page) As the deadline has been only recently established, we expect that the annual reports will filter in over the next several weeks. These reports will be transmitted to the Board upon receipt and reminders will be sent advisory bodies that have not filed annual reports. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ErYES SIGNATURE: L" ❑RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE ❑APPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON DECEMBER 10,2002 _ -- APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED ® OTHER ❑ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED DECEMBER 10. 2002 Contact: MINA MARTIN(925)335-1900 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: STAFF, INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE CHIEF CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPVS By, �) � r ---D.Puty ALCOHOL AND OTHER William B. Walker,M.D. DRUGS ADVISORY BOARD Health Services Director OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Chuck Deutschman :; 597 Center Avenue,suite 320 kM Alcohol and Other Drugs CONTRA, COSTA Services Director tor _ Martinez,CA 94553 HEALTH SERVICES (925)313-6311 Fax(925)313-6390 District I MEMORANDUM Joel Fort,M.D. Beverly Dickens Edward Rinser To: Julie Enea,Senior Deputy Administration C.C. Mr.Chuck Deutschman,Director-Alcohol and Other Drug Services District 2 Larry Kamp From: Harold Parsley,Chair George Renworth Joseph Yukich DT: November 21,2002 District 3 Paul Feyen Re: Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board Annual Report 2002 Eileen Kerr Tom Aswad District 4 Per your request attached find the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board's annual Harold E. Parsley report. if you find missing information or need additional documentation please contact Vacant our staff support Fatima Matal Sol at(925)313-6311 Vacant District 5 Suzi d. Prindle Deborah Galloway Enclosures Cindy Powell At Large Members Michael King Peter Muller Judy Clayton Robert Spaulding Bonnie Hillman,D.D.S. ALTERNATE Patrick Inthavisay Z ,3 ANNUAL REPORT- December 1, 2002 Reporting Period: December 1, 2002 Advisory Board Name: Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting Time and Location: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Board meets in different locations in the Martinez area, and three times a year the meeting is held in one of the five supervisorial districts of Contra Costa County as an outreach effort. Chair:Harold Parsley Staff person: Fatima Matal Sol Activities: For the current reporting period, the Advisory Board focused its efforts in four main areas of work: • Advocacy • Education • Building Partnerships and Collaboration + Policy In the area of advocacy the Board met with Representative Miller's Office to exchange ideas about juvenile substance abuse and mental health funding, and ensuring the integrity of substance abuse services. Continued advocating for the Born Free bathroom and a new facility for Discovery House. Continued to facilitate process to get treatment for Women and their children through Proposition 10. We wrote letters of support for Sober Living Facilities, one of which opened in Walnut Creek., and promoted substance abuse parity in health care coverage. Education efforts included meeting with the editorial board of the Contra Costa Times to positively highlight alcohol and other drugs issues and continued producing and participated at different health fairs to provide information to the community. In terms of collaboration we supported and facilitated the development of a youth driven twelve-step meeting at a local high school and strengthened the work with Partners In Recovery Alliance (PIRA). We also conducted three community meetings to garner community input and link with local constituents and continued our work with the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), which provided two workshops for the community. The linkage with the Safe and Drug Free School Coordinators, the Mental Health Commission and the Dual Recovery Working Group were sustained as well. Policy work was geared to providing input to the Deemed Approved Ordinance and support towards the Alcohol and Other Drug Services Division's Request For Proposals (RFP) of prevention services along with being part of the Review Technical Team. We also continued providing recommendations regarding the public convenience and necessity of alcohol licenses. Accomplishments: Facilitated the development and publication of an article focusing on Recovery in the CC Times, produced the Wait List brochure depicting unmet needs of treatment in the County and the television program "Faces and Voices of Recovery". We held the "People Who Make a Difference" Annual Awards at the Board of Supervisors, and supported the North Richmond Initiatives to facilitate community efforts around alcohol over saturation in the community, which culminated with the 20-day suspension of Sunset Market Liquor license. Attendance and Representation The Board has met every month of the year in places such as Martinez, the San Ramon Valley, Brentwood, North Richmond and Concord area. By and large, quorum was achieved, except during regional meetings. In those occasions the meetings were properly adjourned. In spite of Board members and staff's efforts, it has been challenging to maintain all seats in the Board completely filled. Outreach efforts to advertise vacancies have been expanded to the CC Health Services Department's web page; however we still have a small number of applicants. Generally, word of mouth continues to be the best approach to recruit interested individuals. In regards to diversity the Board strives to ensure ethnic and geographical diversity, and that constitutes the strongest rational for meeting in different areas in Contra Costa. Training /Certification ACID Board members are not required to be certified or trained, yet upon appointment by the Board of Supervisors, each new Board member receives a two-hour orientation by staff which is attended by the chairman and other Board members. During the orientation sessions, staff provides written information and explains the Brown Act and the Better Government Ordinance, and includes information about the internal functioning, roles and responsibilities, Parliamentary Meeting procedures, and other matters pertaining to the Board itself and the Alcohol and Cather Drugs Services System of Care. During the year, Board members attend an Annual Retreat, which is a planning session that includes training topics such as leadership, community organizing, policy and legislation, substance abuse issues, etc. This year, members also instituted educational sessions for themselves as well as for the public around alcohol and other drug addiction. Furthermore, members attended various conferences, workshops and seminars during the year such as: Youth Vista Conference, Little Hoover Commission in Sacramento, Alcohol Policy Council, etc. While the Board is comprised of 21 members, we currently have six vacancies. Of the 15 active members only six members have viewed the two tapes provides regarding the Brown Act, the rest of the members will be viewing it trough CCTV's scheduled times. Proposed Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year. The Advisory Board normally holds a planning retreat in early Spring to develop work goal and objectives; however the Board has selected goals that are only achieved over a long period of time. With slight variations, it is possible that working to develop the Continuum of Recovery, increase ACID treatment services for youth and their families, monitor alcohol availability and advocate for treatment expansion remain as the goals and objectives of the upcoming year. 0 r>2, Advisory Body blame: Countywide Youth Commission Advisory Body Meeting Time/Location: 4th Wednesday of the month (6:30-8:30 p.m.), locations vary Chair (during the reported period): Buchanan Vines & Maheen Sadruddin Staffperson (during the reported period): Adam Chow & Carole Brekke Reporting Period: January 2002 to December 2002 Activities &Accomplishments Promotion of the Commission to other youth and the rest of the community is the main goal of the Communications Committee. This goal is achieved through the website, youthcommission.net and the Commission's newsletter, The Bridge. The website contains minutes, agendas and meeting dates and other information about the work of the Commission. Four editions, of 100 copies each, of The Bridge were produced and distributed to County libraries, Board of Supervisors and high schools. Students from schools around the County and Commission members wrote articles in The Bridge with topics such as dress codes, patriotism, deteriorating schoolrooms, and teen drinking and driving. Each year, the Commission recognizes the sometime over-looked commitment and service of local youth through the Youth Ball of Fame. The honorees for the 2002 Youth Nall of Fame represented the valuable contributions made by young people as well as the adults who work with youth in Contra Costa County. The honorees were recognized and awards were presented as part of the annual Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebration on March 26. The honorees' names are recorded on a perpetual plaque at the Board of Supervisors' Chambers. Youth VOTE is designed to educate young people on the purpose of voting, and helps them become informed and responsible voters as adults. Youth VOTE was to occur as a joint effort between the Commission and the League of Women Voters. This collaboration was supposed to allow more time for Commissioners to focus on the voting process while the League manages the logistics. This project did not come to fruition due to the League of Women Voters failure to complete previously stated goals and objectives in a timely manner. The bulk of the Policy Committee's time was consumed with planning for and the execution of the Contra Costa Youth Initiative. Youth Forums were held in Richmond, Martinez, Concord Bay Point, Brentwood, and Lafayette. The Commission collected a sizable amount of data from youth and adults connected with youth in their communities. In the coming weeks and months, this information will be organized and synthesized. The Commission will then proceed to conduct more forums in the coming year, and with the existing data, prepare a final report to be presented to the Board in addition to any other interested bodies. Perhaps more important than the data collected was the learning process for the Commission — many lessons about this important type of outreach were learned, in some cases the difficult way, and will be applied to future Commission ventures. The majority of objectives for 20102 were completed. The completion of these activities continually follows the stated goals of the Commission. There is still more need for publicity and continued work toward overall goals, but those goals and objectives will be address in the coming year. Attendance/Representation There are currently no vacancies for Commissioners. However, there are adult volunteer vacancies from District 2 and District 3. The demographics of the Commission are listed below: Male -- 11 District 1 --4 White -- 10 Grade 7 - 1 Female — 15 District 2 ---6 African American -- 2 Grade 6 - 2 District 3 — 6 Asian —4 Grade 9 - 2 District 4 -- 5 Latino -- 3 Grade 10 - 3 District 5 --4 Other m 7 Grade 11 - 6 Grade 12 - 12 Quorums are regularly achieved at each meeting with approximately 75% of Commissioners attending each meeting. Training/Certification Most Commissioner has been trained in the prescribed training on conflict of interest and- open ndopen meeting laws as required by Resolution No. 2002/376. Their certifications are attached to this report. Proposed Work Plan/O biectives for Next Year The overall goals for the CYC for the 2002-2003 term are: 1) Create a diverse and strong network of youth organizations that work toward a common goal of ensuring the voice of youth is hear, and 2) Be proactive: Take information gathered and present to decision makers to act on it The Policy Committee goals are: 1) To inform and advise policy makers that we are here to help; and 2) To network and research youth issues. To complete these goals, the following objectives have been created: 1) Compile Youth Forum Results; and 2) Promote and distribute a resource book (youth rights) The Communications Committee goals are: 1) Make the CYC known amongst the community; 2) Increase knowledge of The Bridge and CYC Website; and 3) Send out CYC accomplishments and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. To complete these goals, the following objectives have been created: 1) Keep in touch with other committees and publicize what needs to be done; 2) The Bridge; 3) Website; and 4) Fundraising for the Bridge The Events/Outreach Committee goals are: 1) To promote youth achievements in Contra Costa County; 2) Gather and apply information to aid the pre-formulated goals of the CYC; and 3) Present accomplishments and endeavors of the commission. These goals will be completed by the following objectives: 1) Middle School Discussions/Surveys; 2) Youth Hall of Fame; 3) Youth Summit -- Pending information on Children's Report Card; 4) Board of Supervisors Presentation; 5) CYC booths; 6) Youth Forums; and 7) Communicate with other Youth Commissions in Contra Costa County. Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on Q t-V— -1 , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that onQe ' `'� , I watched the entire video training tape; "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." (Name of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staffof your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H ISRNA Olvrngctrt.xrd Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on , 20 , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Broom Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on „ % I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." (Name o Memb r of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board ofSupervisors, The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. N'tBRN.lC7lrrngctrt,r1x1 Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on . ' ,I;'. / , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance_ What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on ao j�. /3 I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." v�� ice' ~ t (Name of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. N�BRAtAC7Vrngct ,.pd Certification. (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on I ZL 02- ) I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on 1 I{"Zo f Q2. , I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." 2- (Name of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H.Wr ACrUmVert. Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) viV. By suing below, I certify that on , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Governmen Ord ante- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on , I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials.' (Name f Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or sta.f�j"to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on �V- / y , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Deed to Know as a Commission, Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on kcy , I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." acne of Member of Advisory Body) (Dat6) Return this Certification to the chair-or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H.'.8RHAC71trngcrrr..r d Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on I 1 —, I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signi g below, I certify that on j�a ,l p , I watched the entire video training a e: •` entation for County Officials." oyej- ,r ` {;3r CXJ e of Advisory Body) (Date) f Return this Certification to the chair or stuff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body"s annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H AWAC:'TVmgccn..tad Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on k �.�?!' Ll-—, I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on 1 � /10A) 2- , 1 watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." 4 s 1/ 2-0/6 1, (Nameof Member Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H t&RHAC7krngcrrr.%TW Cf'Cflfication (Member of County Advisory Brady) By signing below, I certify that on I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Goveniment Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on , I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." &LIgGL+ , (Nam Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H�BRHAC m&verr.%pd Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on POV 36 , I watched the entire video training tape. "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on kov.. i;e u—;- , I watched the entire video training tape. "Ethics Orientation for Count} Officials." 1"4;tA �W ti13V/bz- (dame of Member of Advisory Body) (bate)' ' Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff'to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. N tBRNA Mr7igerm wrd / 7 Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on lyWlx'r1 , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- 'What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on No eeh be r watched the entire video training tape: " thics Orientationfor Countv Officials." (game of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or.staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. N iBRNACrVmgcen..pd Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on ?`� r' �' �' , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on v 0 V I\ , I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." (Name of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff`of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H.18RNACrVmgrert.%77d � -J C; �)t'c Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on 1�'- ` �D - , I watched the entire video training tape; "T"he Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on l 1`- "0" , I watched the entire video training tape "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." r L.. z (N e of Member of Ad tsory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your adviso?y body's annual report to the Board ofSupervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. N;ORNACr,hwgcert,"W Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance- What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on 1) /Z. /(7, , I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." r y, / 1,12 (Nam4 of Member of Ad sory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff`to your advisory bodv must keep all certifications on file. H.'W XNACYltrngeern.w-pd TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra •i FROM: TONY COLON, DIRECTOR '• COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT i Costa DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2002 - County SUBJECT: ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL Specific Request(S)or Recommendation (S)& Background and Justification RECOMMENDATION W: 1. ACCEPT the annual report from the Economic Opportunity Council for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. 2. RECOGNIZE that the Economic Opportunity Council is a duly constituted Community Action Advisory Board and the Advisory Board to the Contra Costa County Community Services Department. 3. RECOGNIZE that the Economic Opportunity Council is made up of 15 members, representing the public, private, and low-income sectors of the community. 4. RECOGNIZE that the mission of the Economic Opportunity Council is to help create and maximize opportunities for low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. 5. RECOGNIZE that a quorum has been achieved at all of the regularly schedule meetings in 2002. 6. ACKNOWLEDGE that the Economic Opportunity Council has been developing a 3-5 year strategic plan that more closely aligns them with the overall mission of Community Action. 7. ACKNOWLEDGE that the Economic Opportunity Council, in partner with the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency, has adopted the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy that allows the County to pursue funds from the federal Economic Development Agency. 8. ACKNOWLEDGE that the Economic Opportunity Council successfully completed the first year of the Community Action Plan goal of designing and implementing the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) request for proposal process which successfully awarded $378,417 for the provision of after school programs, adult education, senior services, and Safety Net services, including 1891 bed nights in January through May 2002 and 1289 bed nights for the homeless in November and December of 2002. ....., 1 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: -----------–-------------------_w�_--_---�_--------��–_�_–_____----a --------- _----------_---- -_-- ------------- RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): -------_----–_---------------------------------------_–------—_–_–w—...._—---__----------–_---_--_----_--______w__ _- ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED CONTACT: Tony Colon,646-5990 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: CAO rig.,signed,sealed copies) BY DEPUTY 9. ACKNOWLEDGE that three (3) members have completed and certified completion of the Brown Act and the Ethics Orientation for County Officials video presentation, four (4) members have participated in training on Community Action issues provided by the California-Nevada Community Action Association, and two (2) members have participated in information sessions about legislative processes as they relate to Community Action. 10.RECOGNIZE that the strategic goals of the Economic Opportunity Council for 2003 will include; creating an implementation process to create an inclusive organizational culture where people share and implement a common vision; intensify focus on Community Action to increase and improve services; and to emerge as a known Community Action leader that creates and improves linkages among services, opportunities, and people. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County is organized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, and the Community Services Administration Act 1974, as amended, the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981, as amended, and the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998 as amended. It is a duly constituted Community Action Advisory Board and the Advisory Board to the Community Services Department of Contra Costa County. As stated in Contra Costa County Board Resolution No. 20021377, each regular and ongoing board, commission, or committee shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year, on the second Tuesday in December. A representative of the Economic Opportunity Council shall be made available upon request. /17 Updated 11/26/2002 Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council 2"d Thursday of each month, 6:30—5:00 p.m. (Usually no regular meeting in August and December) Location: 2425 Bisso Lane, Conference Room A, Concord, CA Chair: Bill Gram-Reefer,District IV delegate Chair Emeritus: Cheryll Grover, District II delegate Staffperson: Cassandra Youngblood Department.• Contra Costa County Community Services Keporting Period: January 1,2002—December 31, 2002 1. Activities The goals and measurable objectives of the Community Action Plan 2002 were met,including providing 3,150 bed nights for the homeless. In addition, a major activity for the past year has been the development of a 3-5 year strategic plan that more closely aligns the ECIC with the overall mission of Community Action. Towards this, the group also adopted a new mission statement that captures the purpose of the EOC. The new mission reads: The mission of the EOC is to heo create and maximi.Ze opportunities for lore-income individuals and families to achieve self-suf�icxenay. The EOC also revised its by-laws this past year,and included provisions for increased community member involvement in EOC deliberations. Additionally, the EOC reviewed program proposals, budgets, and performance levels for the Energy Program and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. The EOC and the CSD Policy Council both provide advisory recommendations regarding services to low-income individuals and families in Contra Costa County. The two bodies held a joint meeting this year,which enhanced the communication and development of relationships between the two boards. The joint meeting was highlighted by a special presentation about "Charitable Choice"given by Dr. Stanley Carlson-Thies,Associate Director,White house Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. IL Accomplishments The strategic plan was completed this year. It will dovetail with the Community Services Department strategic planning efforts. Additionally,the EOC partnered with the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency to adopt the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that allows the county to pursue funds from the federal Economic Development Agency. In this new role as the Area Strategy Committee, the EOC will review proposed changes and updates to CEDE and will assist to broker funds from this federal agency. The ECSC also enjoydd a successful completion of the first year of the Community Action Plan goals that included the design and implementation of the CSBG request for proposal process. Through this effort, twelve community-based and county agencies were awarded$250,166 to provide services throughout the community in the areas of after school programs,adult education and senior services and Safety Net services. Updated 11/26/2002 III. Attendance / Representation There are no vacancies on the Council. The 15-member council is made up of 7 males and 8 females. Geographic representation is as follows: East region - 6,West region- 2,Central/South region - 7. The ethnicities represented on the EOC include 6 African-Americans, 5 Caucasians, 2 Asian-Americans, and 2 Latino Americans. In addition to broad demographic representation, the EOC is unique in that it is the only tri-partite body with specific requirements to equally represent members of the public,private,and low-income sectors of the community. A quorum has been achieved at all of the regularly scheduled meetings in 2002. IV. Training / Certification Three members have completed the Brown Act and Ethics training as required by the County Administrator. hour members participated in training about Community Action issues,provided by the California-Nevada Community Action Association. Two members participated in information sessions about legislative processes as they relate to Community Action. V. Proposed Work Plan / Objectives for Next Year A major development for next year will include creating an implementation process to realize the initial goals of the Strategic Plan. The goals and objectives pertaining to the work of the EOC are listed below. Goal: Create an inclusive organizational culture where people share and implement a common vision. Strategy. Develop and implement a communication plan that articulates standards,practices, and protocols to ensure effective communication among all staff,governing and advisory groups. Goal: Intensify focus on Community Action to increase and improve services Strategy. Create pathways to make CSD services more seamless. Strategy. Provide opportunities for children and families to participate in activities that promote awareness of cultural diversity and civic responsibilities. Goal: Emerge as a known Community Action leader that creates and improves linkages among services, opportunities, and people. Strategy: Develop and implement an external community outreach campaign to achieve visibility for CSD and its advisory bodies Strategy. Establish and improve collaborative efforts with county agencies, CBOs and other community entities that share similar interests and goals. In addition, the EOC will continue to monitor the contracts pertaining to energy services provided by CSD and Building Inspection Department to ensure contract outreach and expenditure provisions are met. Centra Costa County Library Commission Library Commission meets 4th Thursday of alternating months Library Commission meets at Library Administration, 75 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill Keith Sexton, Chair Alan Smith, Vice Chair Staff: Anne Cain, County Librarian 2002 ANNUAL REPORT 1. Activities • In July 2001, the Library Commission was reauthorized by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayors Conference until June 30, 2005. • Commissioners participated in East Regional Library Board public hearings on October 25, 2001, January 17, 2002 and February 28, 20OZto recommend service priorities for the$400,000 annual donation (for five years)from Mirant Corporation. • Eight Commissioners participated in Day in the District and Legislative Day in Sacramento to support full funding of the Public Library Fund and other legislation of interest to local libraries. • The Commission voted to support full funding of PLF and authorized Chair Sexton to write letters in support to the State Budget Conference committee members. • The Commission voted to support reauthorization of the federal Library Service and Technology Act. • Commissioners representing the Contra Costa Council, District 4 and the City of Antioch met with Supervisor Federal Glover along with the County Librarian and Anne Cleary, President of Mirant Corporation. The purpose was to plan a campaign to leverage the$2 million donation from Mirant Corporation for East County library services. The result was a presentation by Anne Cleary to the Contra Costa Council arranged by Commissioner Taylor in March 2002 with a further plan to contact additional businesses requesting their investment in the library on a sustained basis. • Many Commissioners communicated to members of the Board of Supervisors the importance of maintaining the prior year's general fund allocation for library services. Commissioners also communicated to their City Council members the importance of participating in the matching funding program between the Cities and County to improve service hours. • Commissioners participated in community forums and other planning activities relative to planning for and designing libraries in:Antioch, Concord, EI Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. • Commissioners Johnson (City of Pleasant Hill) and Smith (Supervisorial District 4) have participated in the City of Pleasant Hill/Central Library Steering Committee to plan for a new library. • Commissioners coordinated the exchange of information about libraries among the communities. • Commissioners served as liaisons to their appointing authorities relating to library service. • Commissioner Lawrence and alternate Commissioner Madfes, appointed to represent the Library Friends groups, have met with 11 Friends groups to facilitate communication between Friends groups and between Friends groups and the Library Commission. • Commissioner Weibert(City of Clayton)serves on the BALLS Advisory Board. • Commissioner Smith (Supervisor District 4) is a CALTAC board member. 2. Accomplishments • Commissioners provided input to the East County Regional Board's decision to increase open hours and the materials budget with the Mirant donation. • Although PLF funding did not meet the level requested, legislators were informed about the importance of these funds to local libraries. • Commissioner Young (City of Martinez)obtained a$5,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank to support the library's new Teen Reading Program. • Commissioner Smith (Supervisorial District 4)obtained Bank of America's support for the Pennies for our Library campaign. • Commissioners provided input to the Board of Supervisors and City Councils to continue the city/county match program. Almost all cities are participating in the matching program to support increased hours. • The Commission received presentations on community programs of interest to the library including: Q:personal\acain\commission\annual report 2002.doc • Presentation on the Internet Project For Street Peace by Barbara Becnel, Executive Director of the Neighborhood House of North Richmond, March 28, 2002 • Presentation by Alice McKenzie, County Law Librarian, July 25, 2002 • Commissioners Smith (District 4)and Johnson (City of Pleasant Hill)served on the steering committee for the needs assessment for the Pleasant Hill/Central Library which is scheduled to be completed by December 2002. • Commissioners participated in the Proposition 14 applications submitted in June 2002 by the City of Hercules and the City of Walnut Creek and are currently participating in the development of second round applications, due in March 2003, by the cities of Antioch and Concord and possible third round applications(due in January 2004) by the cities of Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, and Lafayette. 3. Attendance/Representation The 29-member Library Commission is diverse and meets the Board of Supervisors'goal to maintain an ethnic, economic and geographic balance. A wide range of ages is also represented including a member from the Countywide Youth Commission as well as another teen Commissioner. All 6 meetings in 2002 have achieved a quorum (see Attachment for individual Commissioner attendance) 4. Training/Certification Attachment provides a list of Commissioners that have viewed the videotapes on the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest. Commissioner Smith attended the Advisory Body training on September 19, 2002, and summarized the contents with the full commission on September 26, 2002. 5. Proposed Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year Goal 1: Support funding for the library Objective 1: Continue to work with the cities and the County to maintain the recently completed agreements between the county and most cities for funding of increased library hours and services. Objective 2: Continue to work with state and local representatives to maintain or increase PLF funding in conjunction with other organizations such as the California Library Association and the California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners. Objective 3: Create a subcommittee of Commissioners to develop a plan to encourage the private sector to support various activities and programs of the library. Objective 4: Participate in Day in the District and Legislative Day. Goal 2: Work with local communities on the various efforts to plan new library facilities and to prepare Prop. 14 grant applications. Objective 1: Continue to participate in the study of the Central/Pleasant Hill Library. Objective 2: Continue to participate in Prop. 14 applications in Hercules, Walnut Creek, Antioch, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette and San Ramon. Objective 3: Support legislative efforts to provide a future library construction bond. Goal 3:Work with local Friends of the Library groups to support efforts to improve the library's collections, services and programs. Objective 1: Receive report from Friends Council Commissioner and alternate Commissioner who are meeting with all Friends groups. Objective 2: Discuss how the Commission can support Friends and other local groups in their efforts to improve the library. Q:personaltiacain\commission\annualreport 2002.doe Library Commission, January 2002 - December 2002 ATTACHMENT Library Commission Attendance ed certification as January 2002 -December 2002 Total Total Total Total of 11/29/42 COMMISSIONERS REPRESENTING Meetings Absent Present Excused Received Ruehlig,Walter term began 8/02 (Herendeen, Barbara thru 1/02) City of Antioch 3 2 1 X Long,Marilyn term began 5/02 City of Brentwood 4 3 1 X Fugazzi,Ron term began 7/02 (Long, Marilyn thru 5/02) City of Brentwood Alternate 3 2 1 X Welbert,Betty City of Clayton 6 5 1 X Boyd,Jeanne City of Clayton Alternate 6 1 5 X Howlett,Patricia City of Concord 6 4 2 X Simutis,John City of Concord Alternate 6 5 1 X Meg Zabrycki Town of Danville 6 5 1 X Mc Grady,Lloyd City of EI Cerrito 6 5 1 X Gill,Selina term began 5/02 (Alfaro,Jorge thru 3/02) City of Hercules 4 2 1 1 Harbert,Jacquelyn term began 5/02 City of Hercules Alternate 4 1 3 X Barham,Alice City of Lafayette 6 2 3 1 X Peas[$,Maeve City of Lafayette Alternate 6 1 5 X Young,Greg City of Martinez 6 1 4 1 Sexton,Keith Town of Moraga 6 5 1 X Brinker,Regina City of Oakley 6 1 3 2 X Fierres,Carlos City of Oakley 6 1 5 Brown,Carol term began 3/02 City of Orinda 5 2 2 1 Austin,N.Earl term began 3/02 City of Orinda Alternate 5 2 3 X Beard,Carroll City of Pinole 6 6 X -- Williams,Erma City of Pittsburg 6 3 1 2 Schmalenberger,Carol A. City of Pittsburg Alternate 6 4 2 X Johnson,Wayne City of Pleasant Hili 6 4 2 X Nolte,Pauline City of San Ramon 6 5 1 _ X White,Stanford !City of Walnut Creek 6 1 3 2 X Scott,Hope District 1 6 6 X Bednarz,Ludwick M.term began 10/02 District 2 1 1 X Weinberg,Robert term began 10/02 District 2 Alternate 1 1 Pearisteln,Helen District 3 6 3 2 1 Couzens,Beatrice District 3 Alternate 6 2 4 X Smith,Alan District 4 6 6 X Brosler,Harvey S.term began 8/02 District 4 Alternate 2 1 1 X Aimand,Greg District 5 6 6 Marshburn,Peggy Superintendent of Schools 6 6 Contra Costa Central Labor Gogllo,Joseph Council 6 4 2 X Taylor,Stan Contra Costa Council 6 2 3 1 X Contra Costa Council Smith,Andrew Alternate 6 6 X Contra Costa Youth Vines,Buchanan J. Commission 6 4.--2 Contra Costa Friends _ --- Lawrence,Dennis term began 5/02 !,Council 4 4 X Contra Costa nen s - -- Madfes,Sherry term began 5/02 :Council Alternate 4 1 1 4 1 1 X Page 1 o:commissionUn1actaATT9900.XLS Jan2002-Dec 2002 attendance CONTRA C STA MEMORANDUM CONTRA COSTA EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES MEDICAL SERVICES November 22, 2002 To: Clerk of the Board's Office From: Lauren Kovaleff` UL. EMS Program Coordinator/EMCC Staff'Support Subj: Contra Costa Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) - Annual Report Attached is the annual report for the Contra Costa EMCC as required by Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Resolution no. 2002/377. If you have any questions or require additional information, please call me. cc: EMCC Members William B. Walker, MI7► ... ;DECEIVED I ADMINISTRATOR •Contra Costa Substance Abuse Services•Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services•Contra Costa Environmental Health•Contra Costa Health Plan• Contra Costa County EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE COMMITTEE Annual Report for 2002 Advisory Body Name: Emergency Medical Care Committee(EMCC) Advisory Body Meeting Time/Location: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of March, June, September, and December. Meetings are held at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. Chair: Fire Chief Rick Probert Staff person: Lauren Kovaleff, Health Services EMS ReportingPeriod: December 1, 2001 -November 30, 2002 1. Activities: The EMCC, over the four(4)meetings in the past year, kept its membership informed in the following areas: ■ Public Access Defibrillation programs • Trauma Center funding ■ Prehospital personnel standards, protocols and policies ■ Health Services disaster and bioterrorism preparedness efforts ■ EMS System review process • Emergency Medical Services for Children Project ■ ReddiNet -EMS/hospital communications system. ■ Paramedic Interfacility Transfer Program ■ DMAT(Disaster Management Assistance Team) CA-6 activities ■ Advisory committee activities including the EMCC's Facilities and Critical Care Committee, the EMS Medical Advisory Committee and EMS Hospital Disaster Forum. ■ Emergency Department Diversion ■ Flu season planning 11. Accomplishments Endorsed of plan to retain a consultant to assist in the design of a system to integrate private ambulance services with paramedic engines. Endorsed the promotion of public access defibrillation in Contra Costa County. III. Attendance/Representation The EMCC is a multidisciplinary committee with membership consisting of member representation of specific EMS stakeholder groups and organizations plus one consumer member nominated by each.Board of Supervisor member. There are 27 member seats on the EMCC. Four seats were vacant due to no nominee submitted by the following representative organizations: American Heart Association, Communications Center Managers Association, Community Awareness and Emergency Response(CAER), and Base Hospital. Fifteen of the 23 members were regular participants;average attendance was 8-9 members per meeting. There was a quorum at each of the 4 EMCC meetings in the past year. IV. TrainingJCertification No training was provided in the past year. V. Prosed 'Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year Report to the local EMS Agency its observations and recommendations relative to its review of. • Ambulance and paramedic services • Emergency medical care and first aid practices • Programs for training people in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and lifesaving first aid techniques and public participation in such programs in the county. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MOBILEHOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2002 NAME: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MOBILEHOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MHAC) MEETING TIME &LOCATIONS: Third Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. LOCATIONS INCLUDED: Summit Centre(Martinez), Enea Circle (Concord), Supervisor Federal Glover's office (Pittsburg), and Ambrose Center(Bay Point). CHAIRPERSON: June Dellapa—March -Dec. 2002,Allen Ives—(Jan. - Feb.)- Resigned. Vice Chair—Joe Duarte, Secretary—Sanford W ichner(and Back-up,June Dellapa). STAFF PERSON: Linda Moulton, Community Development Department REPORTING PERIOD: January—November 2002 (Dec. meeting not held before report due). 1. ACTIVITIES: GUEST SPEAKERS & INFORMATIONAL RESEARCH INCLUDED: -- Mobilehome Park Inspector-Tom Smithey-on inspection process &progress -- Insurance Agent/Broker-John Slatten -on mobilehome insurance changes State Mobilehome Legislation & Laws-John Tennyson—on legislation process &laws -- Election procedures (County)-Stephen Weir-on the Electoral/Voting process. --Aging&Senior housing statistics- Linda Moulton-on census statistics and changing patterns of Senior Housing &homelessness and population. MHAC MEETINGS: ATTENDED BY MOBILEHOME RESIDENTS AND MANAGERS from the following mobilehome parks: (PACHECO)-Concord Cascade, Sun Valley Village; (BAY POINT)Club Marina, Crestview, Riverview, Emerald Cove, Far Hills; (SAN PABLO)Frontier; (EL SOBRANTE)Sobrante Mobile Lodge; (BETHEL ISLAND) Harris Marina, (CONCORD) Diablo Mobile Lodge and Adobe. TYPES OF COMPLAINTS/PROBLEMS REPORTED TO THE MHAC: (Categories) --MHPARK INSPECTIONS: Health, safety violations, Code violations, Failure to maintain, Contaminated well water, Inadequate(Street)Lighting, Law water pressure, Power outages, Equipment failures, No on- site managers. --LANDLORD/TENANT ISSUES: Discriminatory and unfair park rules and enforcement, parking&towing problems, crime problems/vandalism, intimidation of tenants and threats of eviction, poor landlord/tenant relations, poor or no positive dialogue to hear or solve complaints. --REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN (BAY POINT)& RELATED HOMEOWNER PROBLEMS WITH MOBILEHOME SALES BY HOMEOWNERS. MHPark denying homeowner sales in a fair market manner. --MOBILEHOME SALES AGENTS DENIED LISTINGS IN MHPARKS WHERE SALES ARE HANDLED ONLY BY THE PARK OFFICE/MANAGEMENT: Limiting sales competition to other agents. REPORTED MHPARK PROBLEMS BY DISTRICT/PARK: (BAY POINT)-Club Marina, Emerald Cove, Far Hills; (BETHEL ISLAND)- Harris Marina; (CONCORD)-Adobe, Diablo Mobile Lodge; (PACHECO)-Concord Cascade, Sun Valley Village. CCG MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE ACTIIVITY: (1) Mediated Concord Cascade MHPark issues concerning lack of maintenance and no on-site management for nearly a year. (2)Legal/Court action of Sun Valley Village MHPark case. Park owner appeal of a 1999 rent increase denied by Mediator and resulting court reversal. Original case based on reduction of rent due to reduction of services and failure to maintain. 11. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (1) MHAC UPDATED SURVEY/INFORMATION/STATISTICS OF MOBILEHOME PARKS IN CC COUNTY Included: current managers, park owners, rents, number of spaces, amenities, space rents, vacancies, fax numbers. (2) MHAC BYLAWS REVISED: Items of most concern (A) Definitions of"AT-LARGE"members, to avoid conflict of interest, (B) Increased number of members to match redistricting changes for District 3&5. (C) Definition of "Alternate"members and (D)To adopt any changes necessary for Board directive of 2002, on Advisory makeup. (3) CREATED AN INFORMATION BROCHURE: for directory listings, department referrals, often asked questions about mobilehome-related issues, phone#'s and addresses. (4) AN ADVISORY TO THE BOARD (IN PROGRESS)on possible ways of addressing the issues described above under"Types of Complaints"from Homeowners, heard by the MHAC. ANNUAL REPORT: MHAC 2002 cont. PAGE 2 / III. ATTENDANCE/REPRESENTATION: ATTENDANCE: DISTRICT AFFILIATION NAME PRESENT EXC.ABSENT DISTRICT I PARK OWNER/MANAGER REP. REVA CLARK 9 2 DISTRICT I HOMEOWNER REP. ANCIL GUNTER 7 4 DISTRICT II PARK OWNER/MANAGER REP. VACANCY - - DISTRICT 11 HOMEOWNER REP. (ALTERNATE) MARILYN SMITH 11 0 DISTRICT 111 PARK OWNER/MANAGER REP. VACANCY - - DISTRICT III HOMEOWNER REP. VACANCY - - DISTRICT IV PARK OWNER/MANAGER REP. STAN HANSEN 10 0 DISTRICT IV HOMEOWNER REP. JUNE DELLAPA 11 0 DISTRICT V PARK OWNER/MANAGER REP. JOSEPH DUARTE 10 1 DISTRICT V (HOMEOWNER REP. JAN.-FEB.) ALLEN IVES(Resigned) 2 - DISTRiCT V (HOMEOWNER REP. JUNE-DEC. BERTHA STOBB 5 1 AT-LARGE REP. (JAN.-SEPT.)Resigned CLEO DAY(VACANCY) 4 5 AT-LARGE REP. CHERYL HUNE 8 3 AT-LARGE REP. SANFORD WICHNER 9 1 **current Vacancies: 4 --DISTRICT Ill redistricting created two positions, still to be filled. --DISTRICT 11 still needs an appointment for a Park Owner/Manager. An alternate currently fills the homeowner position --In addition to the chairperson, there is a Vice-Chair and a Secretary, chosen each year by the MHAC members. Current 2002 officers are: June Dellapa, Chairperson,Joseph Duarte,Vice-Chair, Secretary Sanford Wichner, (June Dellapa back-up). --Sub-Committees with monthly reports include: Sales& Escrow, Cheryl Hune,Affordable Housing, Reva Clark, Legislation, Marilyn Smith and Meeting Schedules, Marilyn Smith. --The MHAC has had a quorum at each meeting of 2002,Jan.thru Nov. (The December meeting has not been held prior to the Annual Report deadline in Dec.). IV. TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Viewing of the"Brown Act"and Better Government and Ethics Orientation video/tapes. V. OBJECTIVES/WORK PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR: (2003) (1) TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION between mobilehome residents/home owners and park owners/management and this MHAC. Create an arena for dialogue and problem solving between all parties. (2) GATHER STATISTICAL INFORMATION on mobilehome parks, housing and related areas and be a source of information for the mobilehome communities. (3) PROTECT AND ESTABLISH RIGHTS of homeowners and park owners and maintain a fair balance. (4) MONITOR HOW RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE IS FUNCTIONING, keep informed of petitions and mediation cases and how they are handled. (5) GATHER INFORMATION AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH PERTINENT EXPERTS on specific aspects of housing in Contra Costa County and surrounding areas. Housing availability and needs such as affordability, age groups impacts, etc. (6) INFORM AND ADVISE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND 1.0. COMMITTEE of mobilehome issues at least twice a year, or as needed. (7) KEEP INFORMED OF MOBILEHOME PARK CONDITIONS IMPROVE RELATIONS THROUGH VISITS AND MAKE MOBiLEHOME RESIDENTS AND PARK OWNERS MORE AWARE OF THIS MHAC by being more assessable. (8) FIND WAYS TO FACILITATE BETTER METHODS OF PROBLEM SOLVING of issues brought before this committee. g:conservAinda/final annual report 2002 e2 Contra Costa County Fire .Protection District Fire Chief KEITH RICHTER 2002 ANNUAL REPORT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY FIRE COMMISSION Gene Rittburg, Chairman,At Large#1 Barry Cunningham,Vice Chairman, District 4 Ramiro Arosemena, District 5 Robert Chapman, District 2 Don Delcollo, District 1 (Appointed 5/14/02) Bill Granados,At Large#2 (Appointed 6/25/02) Edward Haynes, District 3 John Bauer,At Large#2(Term Expired 6/30/02) Vicki Wisher, Staff Person Alternates: Erik Anderson, District 4(Appointed 9/17/02) Frank Nunes, District 1 (Appointed 5/21/02) U:ISRMGRS\FC1COMMISS 112002ANNUALREPORT211.DOC 2010 GEARY ROAD - PLEABANT HILL, CALIFORNIA 9452$-4694 • TELEPHONE (9.25) 930-5500 • FAX 930-8592 4527 DEERFIELD DRIVE - ANTIoCH, CALIFORNIA 94509 - TELEPHONE (925)757-1303 - FAX 784-8852 Q WEST COUNTY AREA - TELEPHONE (510) 374-7070 2002 ANNUAL. REPQRT Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission Meetings: 2"d Monday of ea. Month, 7:00 p.m., 2010 Geary Rd., Pleasant Hill Chair: Gene Rittburg Staff Person: Vicki Wisher Reporting Period: January 1 through November 30, 2002 1. ACTIVITIES • Fire Rescue West— San Jose • Academy Graduation -- Lateral Firefighter-Paramedics • Fire Station #82 Relocation - Groundbreaking Ceremony • Contra Costa County Fire Commissioners Association Quarterly Meetings • Conduct regular business of the Commission as well as the following Subcommittees: ➢ Apparatus & Equipment ➢ Budget ➢ Personnel ➢ Property and Annexation Ii. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Collaborated with Human Resources & District Staff re: Streamlining District's Promotional Exam Process • Instrumental in Implementation of Communications Center "Minimum Awake" Staffing Policy for Dispatchers Conducted Public Hearings to Resolve Public Complaints regarding Weed Abatement Charges and Implemented Change in Property Owner Notification Procedures 111. ATTENDANCE/REPRESENTATION • Vacancies: None • Diversity: Commission consists of a variety of retired business professionals; a retired educator; industrial business owner; a cattle rancher-former Fire Captain; a retired Fire Chief; a County employee - retired Fire Captain; Construction Consultant— cattle rancher. U:ISRMGRS\FCICOMMISS It2002ANNUALREPORT211.COC • Level of Participation: Regular Mt s. Committee M# s. Arosemena 10 of 11 1 of 1 Bauer 5 of 6 1 of 1 Chapman 9 of 11 00f 0 Cunningham 90f 11 00f 0 Delcoilo 6 of 6 0 of 0 Granados 5 of 5 0 of 0 Ha es 11 of 11 1 of 1 Rfttburg 10 of 11 00f 0 Anderson Alt. 2 of 2 N/A Nunes Alt. 1 of 6 N/A • Quorum Frequency: 100% IV. TRAINING/CERTIFICATION • 100% completion of County's "Brown Act and Better Govt. Ordinance" Training • 100% completion of County's "Ethics Orientation for County Officials" Training V. PROPOSED WORK PLAN/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT YEAR • Continue to work with Fire Chief on District Long Range Planning (Five- Year Plan) • Determine Role/Responsibilities of Fire Commission Alternates • Pursue Development of Overtime Policy Limiting Number of Consecutive 24-Hour Shifts for Suppression Personnel (see letter to Board of Supervisors dated April 25, 2002). • Additional Relief Staffing • Expansion of Reserve Firefighter Program • Continue to Explore with Cities and the County Potential Financing Options for Capital Improvements • Continue Discussion with City of Antioch for New Fire Station Development • Finalize Relocation Plans for Stations Located in Pittsburg • Evaluate and Determine the Need to Sell Surplus Land U.\SRMG RS\FG\COMMISSI\2002ANNUALREPORT211.DOC 2002 Annual Report for Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board (PEHAB) Meeting Time/Locations: Full Board: January 17, March 21, May 16,July 18, September 19,November 21. All meetings were held from 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Summit Centre, 2530 Arnold Drive,Martinez, except on May 16,which was held at 595 Center Ave., Suite 200, Martinez. Steering Committee: February 21,April 18,June 20,August 15, October 17, December 19. All meetings were held from 9-10:3o a.m. at 597 Center Ave., Suite 200, Martinez. Chairperson(s): Thomas Zimmerman,Co-chair,January 2002-September 2002 Bonni Croy, Co-chair, March 2002-September 2002 Nick Rodriquez, Co-Chair, September 2002-December 2002 Marjorie Leeds, Co-Chair, September 2002 —December 2002 Staff person: Andrea DuBrow Reporting Period: January 1-December 31, 2002 L Activities PEHAB meets on a bi-monthly basis as a full board,with the Steering Committee meeting on alternate months to conduct administrative business. Every year,the board reviews and sets its priorities for the coming year. This year,the priority areas were environmental health and access to health care. The Access to Health Care Committee and the Environmental Health Committee and met on a monthly basis to follow issues related to these topics. The Access to Health Care Committee follows issues for specific populations including seniors, uninsured children and adults(both individuals and families), minority populations, and disabled populations. Members are particularly concerned about health systems viability and accessibility,emergency room closures,prescription drug costs, specialty/clinical services, geographic accessibility,long-term care, and preserving a public health safety net that includes community clinics. The Environmental Health Committee spent considerable time reviewing proposed amendments to the Industrial Safety Ordinance, and advocating for a County Integrated Pest Management policy. Other committee priorities include dioxin,environmental justice, asthma, air quality(e.g.,auto pollution,wood burning fireplaces),and providing education to policy makers and the public, (such as through the Pesticide Report and Consumption of Contaminated Fish Report). II. Accomplishments Access to Health Care • Wrote letter to California and U.S. representatives regarding the impacts of Medicare+Choice HMO disenrollments for seniors. • Wrote letter endorsing the Tobacco Prevention Coalition's request to the BOS to allocate FY 2002-2003 Master Settlement Agreement funds to tobacco prevention. • Wrote letters to local representatives to support expansion of the Healthy Families Program to include parents of enrolled children by July 2002. • Wrote letters to local representative and Contra Costa Board of Supervisors regarding the impact of the proposed budget cuts to the CHDP Program. • Wrote letter to Governor Davis in opposition to proposed cuts to Medi-Cal programs. • Wrote letter to John Geesman, Chairman of Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board in opposition to Healthy Families six-month disenrollment policies for families who do not pay their premiums within 6o days. • Wrote letter to Dr.Walker, HSD Director,regarding the need for a sliding fee scale for the health care delivery system in Contra Costa County. • Wrote letter to the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors in opposition to proposed budgets cuts to public health programs. • Wrote letter to the Contra Costa Children and Families Commission in support of funding for comprehensive public health programs for children ages 0-5. • Began writing a briefing paper on"Access to Health Care"in Contra Costa County. = Participated in press conference for"Roadblocks to Health"report(produced by the Transportation and Land Use Coalition--TALC) E nvironmental Health • Wrote letters to Contra Costa Times editor re: PEHAB's Pesticide Report and Contaminated Fish Report. • Wrote letters to CA Department of Health Services and CA Air Resources Board advocating for increased air and groundwater monitoring for pesticides. • Wrote letters to US Representatives Feinstein and Calvert on potential legislation that would impact water supply reliability and ecosystem restoration in CA. • Reviewed proposed amendments to Contra Costa County's Industrial Safety Ordinance and provided feedback to the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors. Qth9r • Provided an update to Martinez Unified School District staff on activities within PEHAB, Public Health,and Contra Costa Health Services Department, including the formation of the Basic Health Care Program. • Provided feedback on the program planning for the Contra Costa Health Services Violence Prevention Project and AIDS Programs. • Revised PEHAB's Guidelines for Conduct of Business. III. Attendance/Representation PEHAB filled five vacancies at the end of 2001, and had one remaining vacancy for the immigrant community representative seat during 2002. In September 2002,two members resigned, due to job changes out of the area and competing priorities with work and family obligations. We will begin recruitment for these seats before the end of 2002. PEHAB maintains a diverse board through geographic representation,as well as health care professionals and community members who represent a wide range of ethnic groups,age groups,and constituency groups. Throughout the year, PEHAB has maintained a quorum at all meetings. IV. Training/Certification PEHAB hosted a training presentation by Chuck McKetney, PhD, Public Health Epidemiologist, to review updated demographic and morbidity/mortality data for Contra Costa County and to discuss the impact of public health disparities in low-income and minority communities. The Environmental Health Committee also received a great deal of informal training from Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman,in order to better understand issues related to the Industrial Safety Ordinance. 2 An overview of the Brown Act was given to the full board during the November 21, 2002 meeting. CCTV schedules were also distributed during the November meeting. V. Proposed Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year— 2003 Traditionally PEHAB sets its priorities at the beginning of each year. It is likely that the board will continue to work on environmental health and health access issues. PEHAB will also recruit and fill vacant seats on the board and provide training to new members. Submitted December 4,2002 3