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FROM: John Cullen,Director '
Employment and Human Services DepartmentCounty
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DATE: December 29,2003 �" Oi
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment&Human Services Department Director,or
designee,to APPLY for and if granted, ACCEPT funding from the National Association of
Homebuilders' (NAHB)National Center for Senior Housing Research in cooperation with the
Administration on Aging in the amount of$15,000 for the Assistive Technology and Aging in
Place demonstration project for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30,2005. (#29-157-0)
SPECIFIC REQUEST($)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTMN--
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment&Human Services Department Director, or designee, to
APPLY for and if granted, ACCEPT funding from the National Association of Homebuilders' (NAHB)
National Center for Senior Housing Research in cooperation with the Administration on Aging in the amount
of$15,000 for the Assistive Technology and Aging in Place demonstration project for the period of July 1, 2004
through June 30, 2005. (#29-157-0)
FINANCIA1, IMPACM
If funded, County to receive$15,000. 100%Federal; 45% ($6,750)In-kind match. In-kind match requirement to
be met through services and/or existing EHSD staff position.
BACKGROUNDt
The Employment and Human Services Department(EHSD) is requesting authority to apply for a one year grant
from Irrational Center for Senior; Housing Research in cooperation with the Administration on Aging in the
amount of$15,000 for the Assistive Technology and Aging in Place demonstration project. This project will
be a collaboration between the Aging&Adult Services' Outreach program and a community-based
organization(s). The goal of the program is to educate older adults regarding assistive technology
that can enhance the possibility of aging in place, ease caregiver responsibility and assist meeting the demands
of daily living. Older adults will be surveyed regarding what needs they may have that are not met through the
current available assistive technology.
If funded this project will:
• Increase older adults knowledge of available assistive technology,
• Provide information regarding accessing available assistive technology, and,
• Survey older adults regarding assistive needs that are not met.
Project to be staffed by current EHSD staff and housed in the EHSD Aging and Adult Services Bureau, the
Assistive Technology and Aging in Place demonstration project will contract with a community-based
organization to create and implement an outreach program to the older adult community. Outreach activities
will include, demonstration of selected assistive devices and distribution of literature regarding how to access
such devices. Working together, the staff assistant and the community-based organization staff member will
schedule educational sessions throughout the community. Presentations will increase awareness of assistive
devices and of the services available through Aging and Adult Services and a community.
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP
Community Development Director
DATE: January 20, 2004
SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PARSONS HARLAND BARTHOLOMEW & ASSOC, INC FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CONTRACT SERVICES (Contract # C47950-00)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with.Parsons Harland Bartholomew &Assoc., Inc., effective January 21,
2004, to increase the payment limit by$8,400 to a new payment limit of$121,300 to provide
"Response to Comments" for the Brentwood Rod& (gun Club EIR, with no change in the term
through Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost is covered by revenue received from application fees paid by applicant.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The Community Development Department has chosen Parsons Harland Bartholomew &
Assoc., Inc. due to their environmental and planning expertise. The additional cost is due to
the overwhelming number of comments received.
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Ori Judv Coons (925) 335-1287 ATTESTED.,-i-/
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Carol Ramirez, Auditor-Controller JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF
County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Judy Coons (CDD) AND CPUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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FROM: JOHN SWEETEN
County Administrator QCosta
DATE: January 20, 2004 County
SUBJECT: REPORT ON COUNTY'S DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM eoAf
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County contracts with the
following agencies for the Dispute Resolution Program for calendar year 2004:
Service Category Agency Amount
General Dispute Resolution STAND! $15,000
California Community Dispute Services $40,000
Center for Human Development $40,000
The Congress of Neutrals $15,000
Small Claims Mediation Center for Human Development $45,000
The Congress of Neutrals $45,000
Guardianship Mediation Center for Human Development $26,000
Total $226,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Dispute Resolution Program is fully revenue offset by funds generated from an eight dollar filing fee on
civil actions in the Superior Court. No County general funds are involved.
BACKGROUND:
The Dispute Resolution Program Act of 1986 (Business and Professional Code Sections 465,et seq.)provided
for the establishment and funding, at County option, of local dispute resolution services as an alternative to
formal court proceedings. The Act authorized participating counties to increase jSuperior, Municipal and
Justice Courts filing fees from one to three dollars for the purpose of funding the local dispute resolution
programs.
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: JANUARY 20,2004
Contact: Jennifer Deadman(925)335-1057 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
cc: CAO-Justice System Programs SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
(for distribution)
County Dispute Resolution
Advisory Committee
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January 20, 2002
On January 1, 1987, the Board approved the County's participation in the program and authorized a three
dollar increase in court filing fees. The Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee was created by the Board to
consider implementation strategies and funding guidelines appropriate for Contra Costa County.
From 1989 through 1998, the Advisory Committee solicited proposals for funding under the Dispute
Resolution Programs Act of 1986. The purpose of the funding is to encourage the establishment and use of
local dispute resolution services as an alternative to formal court proceedings. The program operates under
the provisions of the Dispute Resolution Programs Act. The Committee formed a County Dispute Resolution
Network, which is composed of a representative from each of the funded program agencies. It meets
periodically and coordinates County-wide training, advertisement and services.
In 1998,the State reissued the California Dispute Resolution Program Act and authorized counties to allocate
up to$8.00 from filing fees to generate new revenues for these local programs. Effective January 1, 1999,the
dispute resolution portion of the civil filing fee in Contra Costa County increased from $3.00 to $8.00. The
increase was approved by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to a request by the Superior Court.
The Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee received seven applications in response to a Request for
Proposals issued on November 4, 2003. The Committee met on January 7, 2004,to consider funding of the
County's dispute resolution programs. The Advisory Committee voted to fund the seven programs at the
specified levels.
The following is a brief description of each program:
GENERAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
STANDI The Teen Conflict Management Program will provide a school-based violence prevention/dispute
resolution education program to adolescent youth in schools throughout Contra Costa County.
California Community Dispute Services will act as a mediating structure between the justice system (courts,
police, probation, and other agencies) and the community—alternatives include facilitation, mediation,and
arbitration services. Train and/or provide support services to volunteers, provide general public relations and
outreach efforts to educate the community.
Center for Human Development/Conflict Resolution Panels will provide direct conflict resolution services
including education, information, conciliation, referrals, and mediation in at least 27 cases each month,
serving approximately 900 individuals. Train 30 community members in conflict resolution;conduct at least
20 presentations to community groups, businesses, law enforcement agencies,and governmental agencies to
educate them about conflict resolution and CRP's services; provide for-fee conflict resolution training to at
least 3 organizations; and initiate a series of Community Education Forums.
The Congress of Neutrals will provide same-day mediation services for civil harassment and unlawful
detainer cases at the Pittsburg Court.
SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION
Center for Human Deve_I_apment will provide direct conflict resolution services including education,
information, conciliation, referrals,and mediation in at least 20 cases each month for litigants of the Walnut
Creek Small Claims Courts. Additionally, they will provide additional specialized Small Claims Court
training to a group of experienced volunteer mediators, and work with judges and clerks to maintain a
uniform and efficient referral system.
The Congress of Neutrals will provide 500 small claim mediations, reaching a minimum of 2,000 community
members, at the Pittsburg Court.
GUARDIANSHIP MEDIATION
Center for Human Development will conduct confidential mediation sessions in at least 10 cases each month
involving contested guardianship issues referred by the Probate Court.
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: John Cullen, Director
Employment and Human' ices Department ° ,A_�------`' County
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DATE: December 22, 2003
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SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
EXECUTE the contract with Alternative Resources Corporation(#21-138-1) in the amount up
to $49,140 for Help Desk Designer services during the period February,5, 2004 through August
5,2004.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION#S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECO) F1Vi NDFT►ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to EXECUTE the
contract with Alternative Resources Corporation(#21-138-1) in the amount up to$49,140 for Help Desk
Designer services during the period February 5, 2004 through August 5, 2004.
FINANCTAI,IMPACT:
$49,140 Administrative Costs: 40%Federal ($19,656); 40% State($19,656); 20% County($9,$28).
RACKGROIAD•
Laura Rosete, a consultant of Alternative Resources Corporation, will continue to provide Help Desk Designer
services for the Employment and Human Services Department(EHSD)Information Technology Division.
Services will produce a Test Plan on Automatic Call Distribution(ACD)options, process, and required reports,
complete Application Development testing and ACD testing, implement Heat Help Desk for Application
Development and Business Systems Analysts,complete Heat training and produce an updated User Training
Guide, and provide final Heat Help Desk Implementation reports for PC Desktop,Network, and Business
Analysts.
Ms. Rosete has more than ten years of technical project management experience,business analysis, help desk,
and information technology consulting. She was selected from a competitive procurement, Request for Interest
(RFI)#201, Summer 2003.
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To BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Contra
Costa
FROM: John Cullen, Director County
Employment and Human Se s epartment K
DATE: December 23, 2003
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
EXECUTE the contract with David Hurley(#21-134-1) in the amount up to $39,000 for child
welfare redesign and the California children and family services review (C-CFSR) consulting
services during the period January 13, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED AC'ON:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to EXECUTE the
contract with David Hurley(#21-134-1) in the amount up to $39,000 for child welfare redesign and the
California children and family services review(C-CFSR)consulting services during the period January 13, 2004
through June 30, 2004.
FTNANCIAT, TMPAC'T:
$39,000 California Department of Social Services, Children and Family Services Division Grant funds: 100%'
State/Federal.
,CHIT DR N"S IMP'AC'T STATF.MENT�
This action supports all five of the community outcomes established in'the Children's Report Card: 1)
"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; 2)"Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive
Adulthood"; 3) "Families that are Economically Self Sufficient"; 4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and
Nurturing"; and 5) "communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.
BACKGROUND:
Consulting to the department's Children and Family Services Bureau, Mr. Hurley will plan and facilitate the
California children and family services review(C-CFSR) and assist with the child welfare redesign effort.
Services include developing and facilitating work plan,writing initial drafts for the County Self Assessment
Plan and System Improvement Plan, completing final drafts for the C-CFSR, facilitating meetings of the Self
Assessment Team, and providing support and training to the change management process.
Mr. Hurley has prior experience assisting the department to implement the county's redesign plan. His
specialized knowledge and experience will assist the department to meet its requirements for the state's child
welfare redesign plan.
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SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact: DANNA FABELLA 3-1583
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