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SUBJECT: The Status of Various Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/676 regarding the status of advisory boards, commissions and
committees, and taking related actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
Resolution No. 2002/377 of June 18, 2002, Board Advisory Body Procedures, requires that the Board of
Supervisors review, at three year intervals beginning in 2002, each advisory body whose existence is
not mandated by State or federal law or regulation for justification of its continuation.
The "Maddy Book" currently contains 96 advisory boards, committees and commissions. Resolution
No. 2005/*** has divided the advisory bodies into categories with recommendations:
Recommended for deletion from the Maddy Book web page:
Contra Costa Education Center Authority Governing Board
East Diablo Fire Protection Commissioners
Oakley Fire Protection District Commissioners
Recommended for abolishment:
County Charter Commission
Hercules Specific Plan Steering Committee
Human Services Advisory Commission
Oakley Municipal Advisory Council
Recommended for consolidation:
Family and Children's Services Advisory Committee
Family and Children's Trust Committee
Recommended to remain in place without change:
The remainder of the advisory boards, committees and commissions
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COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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JOH SW ETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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BY: DEPUTY
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this order on October 25,2005 by the following vote:
AYES: SUPt�VISORS GIOIA, PEIPHO, DESAULNIER, GLOVER AND UIL,KE1KA
NOES: NONF-T
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION NO.2005/676
SUBJECT:* The Status of Various Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees
Resolution No. 2002/377 of June 18, 2002, Board Advisory Body Procedures, requires that the
Board of Supervisors review, at three year intervals beginning in 2002, each advisory body
whose existence is not mandated by State or federal law or regulation for justification of its
continuation.
The"Maddy Book" currently contains 96 advisory boards, committees and commissions. In
some cases these bodies are no longer functioning and should be eliminated from the Maddy
Book. In other cases, there are multiple bodies on the same or similar functions which may be
combined.
The 96 advisory bodies have been divided into categories with the following recommendations.
I. DELETE FROM WEB PAGE
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to remove the listing for each of the following advisory
boards, committees and commissions from the web page.
1. 'Contra Costa Education Center Authority Governing Board-
This Board was dissolved September 25, 2001 by Resolution No. 2001/438.
2. 'East Diablo Fire Protection Commissioners
This Board was retired Apri123, 2002 by Board Order D.2.
3. Oakley Fire Protection District Commissioners
This Board was retired Apri123, 2002 by Board Order D.2.
11. ABOLISH
ABOLISH the following advisory boards, committees and commissions and DIRECT the
Clerk of the Board to remove the listings for these Boards from the Maddy Book.
4. County Charter Commission
This Commission was due to sunset in 1998, according to its establishing document.
Terms for all seats expired without replacement in 1998.
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5. Hercules Specific Plan Steering,Committee
Established February 2, 1993 by Board order 1-13 to oversee the work of the specific
Plan process for the development of the Franklin Canyon Golf Course Property in
accordance with the Settlement Agreement Release dated February 27, 1990, with a
concluding Specific Plan being recommended to the Hercules City Council by the
Steering Committee. The Specific Plan was presented in September 2001. During
the EIR process,there was a voter initiative (Measure 1Vn to stop the project.
Measure M passed on the November 2, 2004 ballot, restricting most land uses in the
Franklin Canyon area to agriculture and recreation and overriding the Specific Plan.
6. Human Services Advisory Commission
Established May 10, 1977by Board Order to advise the Board of Supervisors on
County human services needs. The Commission has not been active since January
1994,, and terms for all seats expired without replacement in 1995.
7. Oakley Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010
for unincorporated areas. Oakley 'incorporated as the City of Oakley on July 1, 1999.
111. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC COMMITTEES
A. DISTRICT I
RETAIN each of the following advisory boards, committees and commissions as Board-
appointed advisory boards, committees or commissions unless now or at some time in the
future the Supervisor of District I recommends that it be abolished.
8. Center for Health in North Richmond
Established Apri126, 1994 by Board Order 2.5 pursuant to the settlement agreement
with General Chemical Corp. following a major toxic release incident in July 1993.
The Advisory Board to the Center for Health will work with Health Services
Department to design the Center and Will provide continuing oversight and advice
regarding program operations;make recommendations to Health Services Department
and the Board of Supervisors on emerging health priorities and concerns within the
community-, and act as a link with key community organizations and groups in the
area to ensure open communication and encourage coordination of local efforts to
improve health in the area. No Annual Report received.
9. County Service Area R-9 Citizens Advisory Committee—El Sobrante
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code) does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
10. Downtown El Sobrante Redevelopment Proiect Area Committee
Established November 125 2002 by Resolution No. 2002/715 to be an advisory body
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to the Board of Supervisors on Redevelopment plan adoption/implementation. Health
& Safety Code §33385 requires that a project area committee be established if a
substantial number of low-income persons or moderate-income persons, or both,
reside within the project area and if the redevelopment plan as adopted will contain
authority for the agency to acquire, by eminent domain,property on which any
persons reside; or if the redevelopment plan as adopted contains one or more public
projects that will displace a substantial number of low-income persons or moderate-
income persons, or both; and that the redevelopment plan is to be submitted to the
committee. No Annual Report received.
11. El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §3 1010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
12. Kensington Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §3 1010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received
13. Montalvin Manor Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Established August 12, 2003 by Board Order C.120 to assist the Agency in
implementing a Redevelopment program. No Annual Report received.
14.North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §3 1010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors'. No Annual Report received.
B. DISTRICT II
RETAIN each of the following advisory boards, committees and commissions as Board-
appointed advisory boards, committees or commissions unless now or at some time in the
future the Supervisor of District II recommends that it be abolished.
15. Carquinez Bride Crockett Advisory Committee
Established December 16, 1997 by Board Order C.13 8 to address local construction
impacts on the community of the bridge replacement project and the seismic retrofit
of the 1958 Bridge. No Annual Report received.
16. County Service Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee—Crockett
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code) does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
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17. CountyCommittee-Rodeo
Service Area Citizens
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code) does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
18. Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
19. Sanitation District No. 5 Citizens AdvisoryCommittee—Port Costa Area
.Established November 26, 1963 by Board Resolution No. 2516 to advise the Board of
Supervisors and the Administrative Department regarding the desires of the
community in the area of sanitation. There is no requirement for a Citizens Advisory
Committee for a sanitation district. The Board of Supervisors governs the Sanitation
District. Annual Report for 2003/2004 received December 14 2004, C.28.
C. DISTRICT III
RETAIN each of the following advisory boards,, committees and commissions as Board-
appointed advisory boards,, committees or commissions unless now or at some time in the
future the Supervisor of District III recommends that it be abolished.
20. Alamo Beautification Steerin�-� for Zone 36
Established August 6, 1991 by Board Order D.1. Annual Report for 2004 received
Apri126, 2005, C.47*
21. B Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
22. CountyService Area P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee-Blackhawk
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code) does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
23. County Service Area P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee-Alamo/Danville
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code) does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
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24. County Service Area P-5 Citizens A ,Committee-Alamo/Roundhill
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code)does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
25. CountyService Area R-7A Citizens Advisory Committee-Alamo
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code) does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. Annual Report for 2004 received Apri126,
200510 C.47.
26. Knightsen Town Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
27. Mabee Ranch Park Joint Planning and Operations Committee
Established pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement between Contra Costa.County and
the Town of Danville. Consists of two members of County Service Area R-7A
citizens Advisory Committee. No Annual Report received.
28. San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission
Established June 105 1986 by Ordinance No. 86-47 to consider General Plan
amendment requests or Specific Plan proposals for projects up to 1499 units,, when
such amendments or proposals are not part of a larger project which would have
countywide impact; subdivision applications for 101 to 1500 units, when such
applications are not part of a larger project which would have countywide impact;
non-residential or mixed use projects generating 101 to 1500 peak hour trips,when
such projects are not part of a larger project which would have countywide impact; as
Board of Appeals, consider appeals of decisions of Zoning Administrator; hold
meetings and taking testimony on local proposed public works project to provide
insights and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the originating
Department(i.e., Public Works, General Services, etc.); and other matters specifically
referred by the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
D. DISTRICT IV
RETAIN each of the following advisory boards, committees and commissions as Board-
appointed advisory boards, committees or commissions unless now or at some time in the
future the Supervisor of District IV recommends that it be abolished.
29. County Service Area M-16 Citizens Advisory Committee-Clyd
County Service Area Law(Chapter 2.2 commencing with §25210.1 of Division 2 of
Title 3 of the Government Code)does not require a citizens advisory committee for a
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County Service Area. The existence of this Committee is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
30. Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received..
31. Pleasant Hill BART Station Municipal Advisory Council
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010,
but are not required.. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors.. Annual Report for 2004 received May 24,
2005, C.61.
E. DISTRICT V
RETAIN the following advisory board as a Board-appointed advisory board unless now
or at some time in the future the Supervisor of District V recommends that it be
abolished.
32. BayPoint Redevelopment Project Area Committee
Health& Safety Code §33385 requires that a project area committee be established if
a substantial number of low-income persons or moderate-income persons, or both,
reside within the project area and if the redevelopment plan as adopted will contain
authority for the agency to acquire,by eminent domain,property on which any
persons reside; or if the redevelopment plan as adopted contains one or more public
projects that will displace a substantial number of low-income persons or moderate-
income persons, or both, and that the redevelopment plan is to be submitted to the
committee. Annual Report for 2004 received 1/25/05, C.52.
33.Bethel Island Municipal AdvisoryCouncil
Municipal Advisory Councils are authorized pursuant to Government Code §31010,
but are not required. Continued existence of this Council is entirely within the
discretion of the Board of Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
IV. OTHER BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
34. 'Ad Hoc Intercity Rail Advisory Committee
Established November 14, 1995 by Board Order C.67 to advise the Board on matters
related to intercity rail service in Contra Costa County.. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
35. Advisory Housing Commission
Established November 241, 1981 by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa by Ordinance No. 3359 to review and make recommendations on all matters to
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come before the Authority prior to Authority action,, except emergency matters and
matters which the Board of Commissioners by resolution excludes from its review.
No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without .
change
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36. Affordable Housing Finance Committee
Established June 27, 1995 by Board Order to work with the Community Development
Department to develop recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning the
allocation of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership Act(HOME) funds among eligible affordable housing investment
programs and projects. This Committee replaced the HOME Technical Review
Committee and the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. No
Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
37. Agricultural Task Force
Re-established June 20, 2000 by Board Order D.6 to provide input and advice to the
County on agricultural issues. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change,.
38. Airport Land Use Commission
Established November 24, 1970 by Board Resolution 70/798 pursuant to Public
Utilities Code §21670,to promote the orderly development of compatible land uses
around each public airport in the County,, in order to safeguard both the interests of
the general public and the welfare of inhabitants in the area of the airport; and to
encourage the growth of air commerce and protect the airport from the encroachment
of noncompatible land uses. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
39. Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District Board of Directors
Established April 5, 1937 pursuant to Health and Safety Code §8961.4 and §8963,to
establish charges for burials within cemeteries of the district which Will allow graves
to be maintained on a self-supportinp,basis; to prepare and maintain maps detailing
information about the lots; and to keep records of remains interred in the cemeteries.
Annual Report for 2004 received August 16, 2005, C.100.
LEAVE in place without change.
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40. Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
Established pursuant to Health and Safety Code §11964.5. Annual Report for
2003/2004 received December 14,, 200430 C.132.
LEAVE in place without change.
41. Arts& Culture Commission of Contra Costa County
Established December 13, 1994 by Board Order S.1 to advise the Board of
Supervisors in matters and issues relevant to arts and culture;to advance the arts in a
way that promotes communication,, education, appreciation and collaboration
throughout Contra Costa.County;to preserve,, celebrate, and share the arts and culture
of the many diverse ethnic groups who live in Contra Costa.County; to create
partnerships with business and government;to increase communications and
understanding between all citizens through art; to create District Alliances in each
Supervisorial District chaired by that appointee; and to promote arts and culture as a
vital element in the quality of life for all of the citizens of Contra Costa County. No
Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without .
change
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42. Assessment Appeals Board
Established May 29, 1973 by Ordinance No. 73-45 pursuant to State Constitution
Article 13,X16, and Revenue and Taxation Code§1620FF and §.1636FF. The
Appeals Board is the Board of Equalization for the County, with powers to equalize
the valuation of the taxable property in the County for the purpose of taxation; and to
review,, equalize and adjust penal and escaped assessments on the roll. No Annual
Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
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43. Bay Area Library and Information Systems Advisory Board
Established March 135 1979 by Board Order pursuant to Education Code §18747 and
California Library Services Act of 1977,to assist the California Cooperative Library
System Administrative Council in the development of the system plan of service; to
advise the Administrative Council on the need for services and programs; and to
assist in the evaluation of services provided by the system. Annual Report not
required.
LEAVE in place without change.
44. Better Government Task Force
Activity of the Better Government Task Force was suspended on January 4, 2005 by
Board Order D.3.
LEAVE in place without change. Suspension of activity in accordance with Board
action has been annotated in the Maddy Book.
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45. Byron-Brentwood-Knightsen union Cemetery District
Established June 25, 1989 pursuant to Health and Safety Code §8961.4 and §8963,to
establish charges for burials within cemeteries of the district which will allow graves
to be maintained on a self-supporting basis; to prepare and maintain maps detailing
information about the lots; and to keep records of remains interred in the cemeteries.
Annual Report for 2002/2003 received March 9, 2004, C.91.
LEAVE in place without change.
46. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Board of Directors
Established March 18, 1980 by Board Order to administer and implement the Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement and to exercise the common powers provided therein.
Annual Report not required.
LEAVE in place without change.
47. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
Established December 175 1981 by Resolution No. 81-046 to act as advisors to the
CCCTA Board of Directors and as disseminators of information to the communities.
Annual Report not required.
LEAVE in place without change.
48, Central Region-Regional Library Board
Established June 24, 1997 by Board Order C.132 to provide residents of the
unincorporated areas of Central County the opportunity to make recommendations on
community based needs regarding library services. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place Without change.
49. Contra Costa Commission for Women
Established February 28,, 1989 by Board Order to identify major economic,
educational and social concerns of women in Contra Costa County and to reach and
inform all women on a variety of issues. Staffing for this commission was eliminated
from the Health Services Department during the 2004-05 Budget Hearings.
LEAVE in place without change.
50. Contra Costa.County Advisory Council on Agin
Established September 2,, 1975 by Board Order pursuant to Welfare and Institutions
Code §9360,to advise the Board(acting as the Area Agency on Aging) and the
County Office on Aging on all matters related to development, operation and
administration of the annual Area Agency Plan; and to provide a means for
Countywide planning,, cooperation and coordination for individuals and groups
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interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for the County's
older residents. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
51. Contra CCountyAdvisory Council Against Domestic Violence
Established June 1995 by the Board of Supervisors under the auspices of the Superior
Court,pursuant to Penal Code §14140. Reconstituted as an advisory body to the
Board of Supervisors January 28, 2003 by Board Order SD.3 to reduce and prevent
the overall number of incidents of domestic violence in Contra Costa.by promoting a
coordinated,, integrated, system-wide response to domestic violence, family violence
and elder abuse; to address issues related to victims,perpetrators and children; to
provide a forum for information exchange among providers of domestic violence
services to encourage and stimulate expansion of best practice within the field; and to
assess current responses to domestic violence and make policy recommendations.
Annual Report for 2004 received December 14, 2004, C.119.
LEAVE in place without change.
52. Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee
Established February 15, 1977 by Board Order to provide advice and
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the aviation issues related to the
economic viability and security of airports in Contra Costa.County;to advance and
promote the interests of aviation and protect the general welfare of the people living
and working near the airport and the County in general; and to provide a forum for
the Director of Airports regarding policy matters at and around the airport. No
Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
53. Contra Costa.CountyFire Protection District Fire
Reconstituted July 1, 1994 by Board Order to review and advise on annual operations
and capital budgets;to serve as the Appeals Board on weed abatement matters;to
advise the Fire Chief on district service matters;to meet jointly with the Board of
Supervisors and provide advice to the board as needed-,to communicate with the
other fire district advisory commissions on services and functional integration; to
assist in the Fire Chief's selection process as required;to serve as liaison between the
Board of Supervisors and the community served by each district; to perform such
other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Board of Supervisors. Annual
Report for 2004 received December 14, 2004, C.121.
LEAVE in place without change.
54.Contra Costa.County,Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee
Established July 5,, 1966 by Board Order combining the Contra Costa County Parks
and Recreation Commission and the Contra Costa County Historical Society jointly
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as the Contra Costa.County Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee to propose
points of historical interest for registration by the State and other agencies. No
Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place Without change.
55. Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission
Established June 22, 1993 by Board Order to review and evaluate the community's
mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems;to review County
agreements entered into pursuant to §5650 of Welfare and Institutions Code; to advise
the governing body and local mental health director on the local mental health
program; to review County performance outcome data.and communicate findings to
the State Mental Health Commission; and to assess the impact of the realignment of
services from the State to the County on services delivered to clients and the local
community. Annual Report for 2002/2003 received December 7, 2004, C.76.
LEAVE in place without change.
56. Contra Costa County Merit Board
Established June Z, 1981 by Resolution No. 81/587 to carry out the duties and to
exercise the authority of the Merit Board under the Merit System Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 80-47). No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
57. Contra Costa CountXPlanning Commission
Established October 219 1929 by Ordinance No. 197 to exercise all powers and duties
prescribed by law to initiate preparation of general plans, specific plans,regulations,
programs and legislation to implement the planning power of the county; to be
generally responsible for advising the legislative body of matters relating to planning,
which,, in the opinion of the commission,, should be studied;to be the advisory agency
as designated in Title 9 of this code for the purpose of passing on subdivisions; to
hear and decide all applications or requests for proposed entitlements estimated to
generate one hundred or more peak hour trips unless otherwise provided by this code
or board order; and to hear and make recommendations regarding proposed
development agreements when it is hearing the related project applications being
processed concurrently with the development agreements. No Annual Report
received.
LEAVE in place without change.
58. Contra Costa.County Public Law Library Board of Trustees
Established in 1893 by Contra Costa.County Ordinance Code §28-6.002,pursuant to
Business and Professions Code §6340,to serve as the governing body of the Law
Library with the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies
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to fulfill the legal information needs of the community. Annual Report for 2004
received March 1, 2005, C.76.
LEAVE in place without change.
59. Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board
Established June 30, 2000 pursuant to Workforce Investment Act of 1988 to replace
the Contra Costa County Interim Workforce Investment Board and its predecessor,
the Contra Costa County Private Industry Council,to be responsible for overall
workforce investment policy, a newly mandated workforce investment plan and
oversight of the One Stop Career Center system. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
60. Contra Costa Employees Retirement Board
Established July 1,, 1945 pursuant to Government Code §31620 and County
Employees Retirement Act of 1937,,to manage the CCC Employees Retirement
System. Administration and membership amended by AB 1766 Chapter 109 of 1998.
No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
6 1. Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
Established August 3,, 1988 by Ordinance 88-01 to review transportation issues
pertaining to Contra Costa.County,, advise and provide recommendations to the
Transportation Authority Board,, and assist the Authority in reviewing the Biennial
Growth Management Compliance checklists submitted by local jurisdictions. No
Annual Report not required.
LEAVE inp lace without change.
62. Cogpty Library Commission
Established March 12, 1991 by Board Order 2.2 to serve in an advisory capacity to
the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian; to provide a community linkage
to the County Library; to establish a forum for the community to express its views
regarding goals and operations of the County Library; to assist the Board of
Supervisors and the County Librarian to provide library services based on assessed
public needs; and to develop and recommend proposals to the Board of Supervisors
and the County Librarian for the betterment of the County Library including, but not
limited to, such efforts as insuring a stable and adequate funding level for the libraries
in the County. Annual Report for 2004 received January 4, 2005, C.99.
LEAVE in place without change.
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63. County-Wide Bicycle Advisory Committee
Established August 4, 1992 by Board Order T.C.l to provide input to the County and
cities of the County on bicycle projects for Transportation Development Act funds to
construct bicycle/pedestrian projects and to provide advice to cities and the County on
bicycle planning matters. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
64. Countywide Youth Commission
Established September 13, 1994 by Board Order S.l to consolidate efforts currently
being made throughout the County to involve youth in relevant issues and to form
partnerships; and to work with/through these partnerships to get effective results on
the issues it decides to address. Annual Report for 2003/2004 received June 22,
20049 PR.2.
LEAVE in place without change.
65. Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection Commissioners
Established November 30, 1965 by Resolution No. 4622 consolidating the Crockett
and Carquinez County Fire Protection Districts,to review and advise on annual
operations and capital budgets;to review district expenditures; to review and advise
on long-range capital improvement plans;pursuant to district ordinance to serve as
the Appeals Board on weed abatement matters;to advise the Fire Chief on district
service matters;to meet jointly with the Board of Supervisors and provide advice to
the board as needed; to communicate with the other fire district advisory commissions
on services and functional integration; to assist in the Fire Chief s selection process as
required; to serve as liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the community
served by each district; to perform such other duties and responsibilities as directed
by the Board of Supervisors,per Resolution No. 99/138 adopted January 19, 19990
Annual Report for 2003 received August 10, 2004, C0450
LEAVE in place without change.
66,'Developmental Disabilities Area Board
Established pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code §4570-4613,to protect and
advocate the rights of persons with developmental disabilities,to coordinate services
on a regional-wide basis for them, and to prioritize their service needs for inclusion in
the State budget. Annual Report not required.
LEAVE in place without change.
67.East Bay Regional Park District Park Advisory Committee
Established July 22, 1974 by East Bay Regional Park District's Operating Guidelines
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to assist the East Bay Regional Park District in developing the District's master plan.
Annual Report not required.
LEAVE inlacepwithout change.
68. East County Regional Planning Commission
Established June 10, 1986 by Ordinance 86-47 to consider General Plan amendment
requests or Specific Plan proposals for projects up to 1499 units,when such
amendments or proposals are not part of a larger project which large project would be
countywide in impact; subdivision applications between 101 units and 1500 units,
when such applications are not part of a larger project which large project would be
countywide in impact; non-residential or mixed use projects generating between 10 1
and 1500 peak hour trips,when such projects are not part of a larger project which
large project would be countywide in impact; as Board of Appeals,, consider appeals
of decisions of Zoning Administrator; hold meetings and taking testimony on local
proposed public works project in order to provide insights and recommendations to
the Board of Supervisors and the originating Department(i.e., Public Works, General
Services,, etc.); and other matters specifically referred by the Board of Supervisors.
No Annual Report received.
LEAVE inlacepwithout change.
69. East Region-Regional Library Board
Established June 24, 1997 by Board Order C.132 to provide residents of the
unincorporated areas of East County the opportunity to make recommendations on
community based needs regarding library services. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE inlacepwithout change.
70. Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board of Directors
Established August 3, 1976, by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the
Cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Pittsburg and Contra Costa County,to own, operate
and maintain a public transit system in an effort to meet public transportation needs in
Eastern Contra Costa.County. Annual Report not required.
LEAVE in place without change.
7 1. Economic Opportunily Council
Established January 16,, 1965 by Resolution No. 3671 pursuant to the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964,,to serve as the administrative board for the Community
Action Agency of Contra Costa County under the provisions of the Community
Services Act of 1974. Annual Report for 2004 received November 3 0, 2004,, C.165.
LEAVE in place without change.
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72. Emergency Medical Care Committee
Established in 1968 by Resolution No. 68/404 pursuant to Health and Safety Code
§1797.270,to review the operations of ambulance services, emergency medical care,
and first aid practices; to report to the Authority and the local EMS Agency its
observations and recommendations relative to its review-,to submit observations and
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and act in an advisory capacity to the
Board of Supervisors and to the County EMS Agency on all matters relating to
emergency medical services as directed by the Board. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
73. Equal Employment OlDnor�turuty Advisory Council
Established July 9, 1991 by Board Order 1.0.-2.to advise the Board of Supervisors
regarding the implementation of the County's Affirmative Action Plan; review the
County's Affirmative Action Program; and recommend actions to facilitate attainment
of the County's goals for affirmative ive action. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
74. Family and Children's Services Advisory Committee
Established April 11, 1972 by Board Resolution No.. 72/236 to advise the Board of
Supervisors, County Administrator and Employment and Human Services Director in
the area of welfare and related services, including evaluating of the effectiveness of
current and proposed social welfare programs and/or legislation, interpreting the
functions of the County and the problems of public welfare to the citizens of the
County, and identifying problems in the community which impinge on low-income
residents, such as housing,transportation, education, and employment opportunities..
Annual Report for 2003/2004 received August 17,, 2004, C.88.
COMBINE the Family and Children's Services Advisory Committee with the Family
and Children's Trust Committee. Employment and Human Services Director and
Committee staff have indicated that this would be sensible and efficient and are ready
to move forward with consolidation upon Board approval.
75. Family and Children's Trust Committee
Established July 25,, 1989 by Board Order 1.0.-8 to conduct a bi-annual needs
assessment on family and children's services in the County; recommend the
establishment of program priorities to the Employment and Human Services Director
and the Board of Supervisors; coordinate with the Employment and Human Services
Director monitoring of contracts which are funded by AB 1733,AB 2994 or the Ann
Adler Family& Children's Trust Fund; and recommend award of family and
children's services contracts pursuant to AB 1733, AB 2994, Ann Adler Family&
Children's Trust Fund, Community-Based Family Resource Funds, and Childcare
Affordability funds. Annual Report for 2004/2005 received June 7,, 2005, C.650
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COMBINE the Family and Children's Trust Committee with the Family and
Children's Services Advisory Committee. Employment and Human Services
Director and Committee staff have indicated that this would be sensible and efficient
and are ready to move forward with consolidation upon Board approval.
76. First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission
Established December 1, 1998 by Board Order and Ordinance No. 98-46 to adopt an
adequate and complete County strategic plan for the support and improvement of
early childhood development within the County, consistent with, and in furtherance
of the purposes of,the California Children and Families First Act of 1998 and any
guidelines adopted by the state commission pursuant to subdivision(b) of the Health
and Safety Code §130125 that are in effect at the time the County plan is adopted.
No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
77. Fish and Wildlife Committee
Established December 13, 1994 by Board Order I.O.-8 to advise the Board of
Supervisors on fish and wildlife issues in the County; make recommendations to the
Board for the expenditure of funds from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
pursuant to Fish and Game Code §13103; address issues surrounding the enforcement
of fish and game laws and regulations in the County; and consider other issues which
may from time to time be referred to the Committee by the Board of Supervisors.
Annual Report for 2003 received February 24, 2004, C.93.
LEAVE in place without change.
78. Hazardous Materials Commission
Established October 14,, 1986 by Board Order pursuant to Health and Safety Code
§25135.2 to advise the County Board of Supervisors, County staff,mayor's council
members, and staffs of the cities within the County, on issues related to development,
approval, and administration of the county hazardous waste management plan;to hold
informal public meetings and workshops to provide the public with information, and
to receive comments, during the preparation of the county Hazardous Waste
Management Plan;to further develop recommendations involving hazardous
materials issues which should include obtaining broad public input; to oversee
management coordination of all aspects of storage or transportation of hazardous
materials and generation, storage,transportation,treatment, and disposal of hazardous
waste; and to recommend further charges for consideration by the Board, or
recommend changes in existing charges to the Commission for consideration by the
Board. Annual Report for 2004 received January 18, 2005, C.58.
LEAVE inchangplacewithout e.
79. Homeless Continuum of Care Advisory Board
Established May 20, 1997 by Board Order C.86 to monitor implementation of the
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County's Homeless Plan;to advise the Board of Supervisors,the Affordable Housing
Finance Committee and the CDBG Advisory Committee regarding allocations of all
federal and state block grant funds for homeless-related projects to ensure consonance
with Homeless Plan priorities;to advise the Board, County Departments and City
Governments on existing and proposed policies that affect people who are homeless
or at-risk; to provide a forum for communication and coordination on overall
operation of the homeless services system; to provide a forum for addressing
complaints and grievances regarding homeless programs or policies; and to advocate
on federal, state, county and city policy issues affecting people who are homeless or
at-risk of homelessness. Annual Report for 2004/2005 received June 7, 2005, C.13 1.
LEAVE in place without change.
80. Human Relations Commission
Established September 16,, 1986 by Ordinance No. 86-84 to foster peaceful relations
in the interest of preserving the public peace among citizens of different races,
religions and national origins; and to promote positive human relationship for the
purpose of insuring public peace,, health,, safety and the general welfare. Annual
Report for 2004 received December 14, 2004, C.12 1.
LEAVE in place without change.
8 1. In-Home Supportive Services Authority Advisory Committee
Established March 17, 1998 by Ordinance 98-14 as an advisory committee to the
Contra Costa County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. No Annual
Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
82. Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee
Established June 16, 1992 by Board Order I.O.-8B to plan for and fund a replacement
juvenile hall and, later,,to identify unaddressed needs and develop,, and keep current,
an entire continuum of services for delinquent youth. Annual Report for 2002/2003
received January 13,, 2004,, PR.3.
LEAVE inlacepwithout change.
83. Lamorinda Region-Regional Library Board
Established June 24, 1997 by Board Order C.132 to provide residents of the cities of
Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda the opportunity to make recommendations on
community based needs regarding library services. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE inP lace without change.
84. Loan and Grant Review Panel
Established May 3, 1977 by Board Order to evaluate and approve housing
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rehabilitation grants and loans upon recommendation of the Building Inspection
Department; and through funding by the Federal Housing and Community
Development Act, to arrest deteriorations of older residential areas by eliminating
blight and correcting health and safety hazards. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
85. Local Agency Formation Commission
Established in1963 by State Law(Government Code §5600-57550)to discourage
urban sprawl and encourage the orderly formation and development of local
governmental agencies based upon local conditions and circumstances; encourage
and provide planned,well-ordered, efficient urban development patterns with
appropriate consideration of preserving open space lands within such patterns;
determine the spheres of influence of each local governmental agency in the County,
such spheres being plans for the probably ultimate physical boundaries and service
areas of local government agencies. Annual Report not required.
LEAVE in place without change.
86. Local Child Care and Development Planning Council
Established March 24,, 1998 by Board Order to support the five County community
outcomes: Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; Children and Youth Health
and Preparing for Productive Adulthood; Families That are Economically Self-
Sufficient; Families That are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and Communities That are
Safe and Provide High Quality of Life for Children and Families. No Annual Report
received.
LEAVE inp lace without change.
87. Managed Care Commission
Established May 16, 1995 by Board Order 2.2 to cover the health care concerns for
the Medi-Cal, Medicare, Commercial,, and Medically Indigent persons served by the
County. Annual Report for 2004 received March 8,, 200510 C.53.
LEAVE inlacepwithout change.
88. Mobile Home Advisory Committee
Established November 211) 1978 by Board Order to advise the Board of Supervisors
on policies and issues relating to mobile home parks in the unincorporated area of the
County to work with mobile home park owners and residents to improve
resident/owner communications and resolve problems and conflicts in mobile home
parks;to provide a forum for resident/owner discussion of perceived problems in
mobile home parks when other means of communication have broken down; and to
discuss problems of park maintenance and work with residents,park owners, and
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County staff to resolve identified problems. Annual Report for 2004 received
January 18, 2005, C.58.
LEAVE in place without change.
89. Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
Established June 17,, 1986 by Resolution No. 86/341 to provide County-wide public
health service through the control of mosquitoes,rats, skunks,yellowjackets, and
other vectors. This is important to prevent the transmission of disease and to
minimize vector population outbreaks which would interfere with recreational,
residential, agricultural, and industrial activities. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
90. Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board
Established May 6, 1986 by Board Order to anticipate emerging health needs and
initiate prevention programs; focus public health interventions in communities with
greatest needs; balance available resources with growing needs; and advocate for
increased County action to improve community health. Annual Report for 2004
received December 14,, 20041) C.131.
LEAVE in place without change.
91. Relocation Appeals Board of Contra Costa County
Established January 15, 1985 by Resolution No, 85/32 pursuant to California
Community Redevelopment Law(Health and Safety Code §33147.5)to perform all
acts and duties required under applicable laws and statutes; and to hear complaints
residents relating to relocation to determine if the Redevelopment Agency has
complied with applicable laws and regulations. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
92. South Region-Regional Library Board
Established June 24, 1997 by Board Order C.132 to provide residents of the
unincorporated areas of South County the opportunity to make recommendations on
community based needs regarding library services. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
93. Stormwater Utility Assessment Appeals Board
Established June 22,, 1993 by Board Order to hear appeals from the 17 Stormwater
Utility Areas in the County. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place,with members appointed on an as-needed basis for appeals.
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94. Treasury Oversight Committee
Established January 1, 1996 pursuant to Senate Bill 866 (Chapter 784, Statutes of'95)
which mandates formation of a County Treasury Oversight Committee in each
County to review the County's investment policy; regularly monitor the County
Investment Pool's performance; and report on the pool's performance to the Board of
Supervisors. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
95. West Re ion-Regional LibraryBoard
Established June 24, 1997 by Board Order C.132 to provide residents of the
unincorporated areas of West County the opportunity to make recommendations on
community based needs regarding library services. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
96. Western Contra Costa.County Transit Authority Board of Directors
Established August 30, 1977 by Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement signed by the
Cities of Pinole,, Hercules,, and Contra Costa County to own, operate and maintain a
public transit system in an effort to meet public transportation needs in Western
Contra Costa County. No Annual Report received.
LEAVE in place without change.
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