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FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant County Administrator
Director of Human Resources
Costa
DATE: December 6, 2005County
SUBJECT: Health and Dental Plan Contract Renewals
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)8 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES or designee to execute contract renewals with the Non PERS Health and
Dental Plan carriers listed below for the contract period January 1, 2006 through December
3112006.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Premiums for active and retired members are funded by employee contributions and
budgeted funds charged to each County Department and Special Districts.
BACKGROUND:
The County N n PERS health plans and dental plans expire December 31, 2005. In order to
ensure uninte rupted coverage for enrolled members (active, retirees and survivors) the
following contacts are renewed in accordance with the following rate increase effective
January 1, 200
NON EDICARE PLANS:
CCHP 11.0%
CCHP 11.0%
HEALT NET HMO/EPO 16.5%
KAISER 10.8%
HEALT NET PPO -8.05%
CONTINUED ON A ACHMENT: X YES SIGNAT RE:
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ACTION OF BOAR O APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISOR I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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CONTACT: JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRAT�O
CC: Human Resources Department,Benefits Services Unit(5-1747) BY
County Administrator DEPUTY
County Counsel
Auditor-Controller
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FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant County Administrator
Director of Human Resources cost00a
DATE: December 6, 2005 Co u nty
SUBJECT: Vision Service Plan Contract Amendment and Extension
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)8 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMNISTRATOR, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES or designee to execute a contract amendment and extension with Vision
Service Plan (VSP) for the period January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007 for the
purpose of providing video display terminal (VDT) eye examinations to certain eligible
employees who use a VDT a minimum of two hours per day.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Program costs depend upon program utilization and are funded by participating County
Departments. Due to claims experience, VSP will increase the current administrative fee rate
of $3.95 per eligible employee per month to $4.04 per eligible employee per month, which
reflects an increase of 2.6%.
BACKGROUND:
As a negotiated benefit with various bargaining units and certain management classifications,
the County offers a VDT eye examination annually with allowances for frames and lenses to
eligible employee who meet the requirements of utilizing a video display terminal for at least
two (2) hours per day.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Due to the agreements with various bargaining units and certain management classifications
to provide the VDT program, it is necessary to execute a contract agreement 'th the Vision
Service Plan in order to comply with the agreements an ntinue providin uninterrupted
video display eye examinations to eligible employees.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNU E:
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR �M~RECOM AWN OF BOA D C MITTEE
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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CC: Human Resources Department(5-1747) BY ,
County Counsel DEPUTY
Auditor-Controller
Employee Benefits Service Unit,Human Resources Department
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant County Administrator ` _ ' _`
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ATE: December 6, 2005 Co� nty
SUBJECT: Renewal of Contract with Delta Dental Plan of California for
Third Party Administration of Self-Funded Dental Plan
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES or designee to execute a three (3) year contract renewal with Delta Dental
Plan of California effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008 for the purpose of
providing third party claims administration services in connection with the County's self-
insured dental program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The monthly cost for the contract period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008 will
increase from $3.99 per member to $4.39 per member, which represents an increase of
9.95%. The fee will be funded by the County's self-insured dental trust fund.
BACKGROUND:'
The Delta Dental Plan of California has been the County' s third party claims administrator
since the implementation of the County's self-insured dental program on December 1, 1980.
This action allows for the continuation of uninterrupted claims administration services for the
County's self-insured dental program. The County's current administrative fee is $3.99 per
member per month.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
In order to prevent the disruption of services for Delta Dental plan members, it is necessary to
execute a contract agreement with the Delta Dental plan o ontinue to pr^cess dental claims
for our members.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIG ATURE:
N u/4ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE O �rN ON OF B D COMMITTEE
_�f�PROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOA ON A ROVE 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: c:�S
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CONTACT: JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE /
B ARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
UNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Human Resources Department(5-1747) BY
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County Administrator DEPUTY
County Counsel
Auditor-Controller
Employee Benefits Services Unit,Human Resources Department
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: JOE VALENTINE, DIRECTOR
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2005Co nty
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH JOHN
GUNNARSON
Specific Request(S)or Recommendation (S)& Background and Justification
RECOMMENDATION (S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director or designee to
execute Amendment Number Two to Contract Number 38-828 between the
Department and independent contractor John Gunnarson by increasing the
payment limit by $19,300 from $72,000 to $91,300, for the provision of staff training
and development services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of this contract amendment is funded by the Department's Early Head
Start program and is included in the Community Services Department's proposed
FY 2005-06 Budget. There is no net County cost to this contract.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Department's Early Head Start program supports two of
Contra Costa County's community outcomes: "Children Ready for and
Succeeding in School" and "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." These
outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality
early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children
throughout Contra Costa County.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
This proposed contract amendment between the .Department and John Gunnarson
will provide funding for specialized staff training and development services for the
Department's Early Head Start employees to create and reinforce classroom
systems to ensure the delivery of effective early childhood curriculum, as well as the
best practices in Early Head Start classroom management.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE' G�I
✓�ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECO ENDA ION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOND N M 0 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
�( AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
AYES: NOES: SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED
CONTACT: Al Prince,646-5940 JOHN SW15IIETEN,CLERK OF THE BOAPD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
CC: CAO
CSD (3 orig.,signed,sealed copies)
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: JOE VALENTINE, DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENTPop
Costa
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DATE: December 6, 2005CCo u nty
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SUBJECT.-, AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH FIRST
5 CHILDREN & FAMILIES COMMISSION FOR SCHOOL READINESS
SERVICES
Specific Request(S)or Recommendation (S) & Background and Justification
RECOMMENDATION (S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director or designee to execute
standard agreement number 06-024 between the County and the First 5 Contra Costa
Children and Families Commission for School Readiness services in the amount of
$328,816 for the period of July 1, 2005,through June 30, 2006.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funds for this proposed standard agreement is already reflected in the Department's FY
2005-06 Budget. There is net County cost to this agreement.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Department's child care program supports two of Contra Costa
County's community outcomes: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School" and
"Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." These outcomes are achieved by offering
comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, health,
and social services, along with a strong parent involvement focus, to low-income children
throughout Contra Costa County. The overall goal of the program is to bring about a
greater degree of social competence in preschool children from low-income families.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONSBACKGROUND:
The proposed FY 2005-2006 standard agreement between the County and the First 5
Contra Costa Children and Families Commission provides the County a total of$328,816
for School Readiness services to enable program eligible families and children who reside
in the West Contra Costa School District to: (1) access quality preschool services, and (2)
establish early childhood and transitional programs so that children entering kindergarten
can do so at their optimal level.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE•
RE MMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMEN ATI ON OF BOARD COMMITTEE
'PROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BO N APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS - f 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
SHOWN.
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: /
ATTESTED � �`��� dJ
CONTACT: Al Prince 646-5940 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OFT BOARD
SUPERVISORS AND CO TY
MINISTRATOR
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CSD (3 orig.,signed,sealed copies)
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