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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 11012005 - C54 Cs TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant County Administrator - ? ;• Director of Human ResourcesCosta i DATE: November 1, 2005 ° Cou nty sr. SUBJECT: 2005 Great American Smokeout SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS:0 1. AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the East Bay Regional Park District for the use of the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday, November 17, 2005 for the Contra Costa County Employee Wellness Program's 20th Annual "Cold Turkey Trot" Fun Run and Fun Walk. 2. APPROVE awarding of T-shirts and prizes to County employees participating in the 2005 Great American Smokeout activities. BACKGROUND: On Thursday, November 17, the American Cancer Society will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Great American Smokeout. The purpose of this nationwide annual event is to encourage smokers to give up smoking for 24 hours. The desired goal of the Smokeout is to convince smokers to quit smoking for life after participating in the Great American Smokeout. The successful County participation in the Great American Smokeout will help work toward the American Cancer Society's goal of a smoke-free society. For the twentieth year, the Employee Wellness Proorgram is organizing countywide activities for the Great American Smokeout. Smokeout Coordinators representing the County departments will assist the Employee Wellness Program to promote e reat American okeo in order to achieve maximum County involvement. Q CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGN TURE• 11AA _�RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER 4 SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BO D 2L)Or'..APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN w UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ! 2� ATTESTED CONTACT: JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CC: Human Resources Department (5-1752) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator Risk Management BY ,DEPUTY Planned activities for County employees for the 2005 Great American Smokeout include: ♦ The 20th Annual "Cold Turkey Trot" Fun Run and Fun Walk at the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 P.M. ♦ Scheduled Fun Walks for East and West County employees will also be held on the following days and times:0 • Tuesday, November 15, 2005 — Employment and Human Services Department, 4545 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch - 12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m. • Wednesday, November 16, 2005 — Employment and Human Services Department, 1275 A Hall Avenue, Richmond - 12:00 noon— 12:45 p.m. ♦ Adopt-A-Smoker kits and other Smokeout materials provided by the American Cancer Society will be distributed throughout all County departments,. ♦ The awarding of prizes to randomly drawn participants of the Great American Smokeout. To make this a successful event honoring County employees who have quit smoking and employees who are trying to quit smoking, the Employee Wellness Program encourages the Board to authorize the County to Hold Harmless the East Bay Regional Park District and toF,aprove the awarding of T-shirts and prizes to the County employees participating in the 2005 Great American Smokeout. 0 d 66 oso* The Board of SupervisorsJohnSweetenContra Clerk of the Board C�Staand County Administration BuildingCounty Administrator 651 Pine Street,Room 106 County (925)335-1080 Martinez,California 94553-4068 John Gioia,District I ''Z•;o Gayle B.Uilkema,District 11 Mary N.Piepho,District III Mark DeSaulnier,District IV •; - �- Federal D.Glover, District V ISM ftftw November 1, 2005 Mark Ragatz East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland, CA 94605-0381 'Re.- Cold Turkey Trot at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on November 17, 2005 Dear Mr. Ragatz: The County of Contra Costa has been self-insured for all liability risks including medical malpractice and workers' 4P compensation arising from its operations, owned property, equipment and leased property and equipment since 1976. The County's self insurance program provides for the legal defense of officials and employees pursuant to Government Code Section 825 and for the payment of all sums which it is obligated to pay by reason of liability imposed by law and arising from their acts or failures to act!, excepting exemplary or punitive damages. This protection covers services performed by officers or employees within the scope of their official duties in accordance with the conditions of their employment or services. With respect to workers' compensation benefits, the County provides workers' compensation benefits to all of its employees as required by California State Compensation laws. The self-insurance program is prefunded to provide funds for payment of claims. Indemnification. The County shall defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the East Bay Regional Park District, its officers and employees from any and all claims, costs and liability for any damages, sickness, death, or injury to person(s) or property arising directly or indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of the County or its officers and employees, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the East Bay Regional Park District,or its officers or employees. County will make good to and reimburse the East Bay Regional Park District for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys' fees the East Bay Regional Park District may make by reason of such matters and, if requested by the East Bay Regional Park District,will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of the County. Sincerely, Gayle B. Uilkema Chair,Board of Supervisors RHJ I g D:\MyDocuments\lVlasters\ColdTurk Mst ltr.doc cc*. Anne M. Pato,Human Resources (Form approved by County Counsel)