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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 04191983 - CCC TOM POWERS, RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR 111E BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROBERT 1. SCHRODER IST DISTRICTCHAIRMAN NANCY C. FAHDEN, MARTINEZ CONTRA COSTA COUNTY JAMES R.OLSSON,COUNTY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD 2ND DISTRICT AND FOR MRS.GERALDINE RUSSELL ROBERT 1.SCHRODER, DANVILLE SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES,AND CHIEF CLERK 3RD DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK, CONCORD BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PHONE (4151 372 2371 BTH DISTRICT P.O. BOX 911 TOM TORLAKSON, PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553 BTH DISTRICT TUESDAY APRIL 19, 1983 9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Declaration of April 17 through 23, 1983, as •National Volunteer Week" in Contra Costa County and presentation of awards for Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, Out- standing Volunteer Couple of the Year, and Outstanding Volunteer Group of the Year. Consider Consent Items. Consider Determination Items. Consider recommendations of Board Committees, including determination on Water Committee report on water hyacinth control program. Consider recommendations and requests of Board Members. 10: 30 A.M. Presentation by Supervisor T. Torlakson of report of Economic Development Task Force. Hearing on applications for transfer of card room license from Frank Townsend to James Elwood Morehouse, and transfer of location of license from Toot's & Gully's, Crockett, to Boat House Lounge, Bethel Island. 1:30 P.M. Closed Session (as required) . 2:00 P.M. Decision on appeal of R & J Plumbing and Construction Co. , Inc. , from San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission denial of request to modify conditions of Minor Subdivision 58-75, Walnut Creek area; hearing closed March 8, 1983. (Deferred from April 5, 1983. ) Decision on appeal of B & D Company from County Planning Commission denial of rezoning application 2463-RZ, Discovery Bay area; hearing closed March 22, 1983. (Deferred from April 12, 1983. ) Hearing on recommendation of County Planning Commission with respect to application filed by Willard G. and Naomi L. Morgan (2545-RZ) to rezone land in the Morgan Territory area. Hearing on recommendation of San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to application filed by Chase National, Inc. , (2542-RZ) , to rezone land in the Alamo area. If the aforesaid rezoning applications are approved, introduce ordinances, waive reading, and fix May 38 1983, for adoption. -1- (4-19-83) Hearing on appeal of Crow Canyon Investment Company from San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission denial of application for Variance Permit No. 1085-82 to modify two existing monument signs, San Ramon area. (Continued from April 5, 1983. ) Consider comments by members of the public. The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2. 402. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written state- ment to the Clerk. All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt. Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARING will be heard when the Chairman calls for comments from those per- sons who are in support thereof 'or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. There is no further comment permitted from the audience unless .invited by the Chairman. Committee meetings are held in Room 1051 the James P. Kenny Conference Room, County Administration Building, Martinez. The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors N. C. Fanden and T. Powers) meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 9:30 A.M. The Finance Committee (Supervisors T. Torlakson and S. W. McPeak) meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9: 30 A.M. The Water Committee (Supervisors S. W. McPeak and T. . Torlakson) meets on the first Monday of the month at 3:00 P.M. The Recycling Committee (Supervisors N. C. Fanden and T. Torlakson) meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the City of Martinez, 525 Henrietta Street; however , the Committee will not meet during the months of April or May, 1983. DEADLINE FOR AGENDA ITEMS: TUESDAY, 5: 00 P.M. -2- (4-19-83) CONSENT ITEMS (Individual items subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor, or on a request for discussion by a member of the public.) ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION 1.1 Garden Lane Approve Installation of E1 Sobrante Stop Sign at Intersection of Garden Road 1.2 Victory Highway Approve No Parking Zone Antioch on North Side West of Phillips Lane 1. 3 Maywood Drive Adopt Resolution of Walnut Intention to Vacate Creek Public Highway, and Set May 24, 1983 as the Hearing Date LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROVE the following: Item Development Developer Area 1.4 Quitclaim Deed SUB 5440 & Country Club at Blackhawk (2 items) SUB 5443 Blackhawk Improve- ment Assoc. , Inc. 1. 5 Parcel Map MS 29-81 Herman B. Galvin Clayton 1.6 Deferred DP 3037-82 Public Storage, San Ramon Improvement Incorporated Agreement ACCEPT the following instrument (s) : Instrument Reference Grantor Area 1.7 Relinquishment of DP 3037-82 Public Storage San Ramon Abutter' s Rights Properties, VIII, Ltd. by Public Storage, Inc. , General Partner 1.8 Offer of LUP 2031-82 Wisteria Court San Ramon Dedication Associates, A for Drainage General Partnership Purposes Offer of LUP 2031-82 Fircrest San Ramon Dedication Professional for Drainage Center, A General Purposes Partnership 1.9 Grant Deed of SUB 4879 I.B. Investment Danville Development Inc. , A Corporation, Rights et al. -3- (4-19-83) ACCEPT the following instrument (s) for recording only: Instrument Reference Grantor Area 1.10 Offer of DP 3037-82 Public Storage San Ramon Dedication Properties, -VIII, Slope Ltd. by Public Easement Storage, Inc. , General Partner Offer of DP 3037-82 Public Storage San Ramon Dedication for Properties, VIII, Roadway Purposes Ltd. by Public Storage, Inc. , General Partner ACCEPT improvements as complete and, where appropriate, refund cash bond. and/or accept roads into the County system in the following development (s) Development Developer Area 1.11 MS 271-78 Lonnie M. Coats, et ux. Oakley GRANT permission for the following road closure (s) : Type Road Closure Date Event Area 1.12 Various Partial 5-1-83 Devil Mountain Danville Foot Race GRANT permission for use of County roads for public interest events on private property: Instrument Applicant Event Area 1.13 Encroachment Diablo Advocates Diablo Advocates Alamo Permit celebrity Invitational IV BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 1.14 Outpatient Approve Addenda No. 1 Pittsburg Clinic and No. 2 for Remodeling at 550 School Street SPECIAL DISTRICTS 1.15 Assessment Adopt Resolution of San Ramon District 1981-1 Intention to Adopt Resolution of Necessity to Condemn Real Property 1.16 Drainage Area Approve Plans and Martinez 40A, Line C Advertise for Bids -4- (4-19-83) 1.17 Flood Control Set Hearing Date for Antioch/ Drainage Areas Drainage Area Formations Oakley 29G, 29H and and Adoption of Drainage 29J Fee Ordinances PUBLIC WORKS - OTHER 1.18 Northwest Corner Approve Month-to-Month Pacheco of Pacheco Blvd. Rental Agreement with and Center Ave. Sylvia Schireck for Vacant Land 1.19 Northeast Corner Approve Month-to-Month Pacheco of Pacheco Blvd. Rental Agreement with and Blum Road George A. Konstantin for Vacant Land STATUTORY ACTIONS 1. 20 AUTHORIZE changes in the assessment roll as recommended by County Assessor. CLAIMSF COLLECTIONS & LITIGATION 1. 21 AUTHORIZE legal defense for persons who have so requested in connection with Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. 235916; Writ of Mandate filed by Petitioner Warren L. Smith in the Court of Appeal, State of California, First Appellate District; and U. S. District Court Case No. C-82-3565 RHS. 1. 22 DENY claims of B. Fowler, L. Schmulowitz, H. M. Rayford, H. Summarisa, J. R. Ciccone, D. J. Ciccone, R. E. Crosetti, D. R. Anderson, and Contra Costa Medical .Systems, Inc. as recommended by County Counsel. HONORS & PROCLAMATIONS 1. 23 DECLARE the week of April 24 through 30, 1983, as "YWCA Week" in Contra Costa County. 1. 24 DECLARE the week of May 8 through 15, 1983, as "Soil Stewardship Week" in Contra Costa County. 1. 25 AUTHORIZE issuance of Certificate of Commendation to Albert H. Dryer who retired as Assistant Fire Chief of the Kensington Fire District effective February 4, 1983. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 1. 26 ADOPT ordinance (introduced April 12, 1983) amending the County Ordinance Code with respect to exclusion from Merit System of Health Information Systems Manager. 1. 27 ADOPT Ordinance No. 83-8 (introduced April 5, 1983) rezoning land in the Pleasant Hill BARTD Station Area, 2537-RZ, Perata, Sylvester & Mutter, Inc. -5- (4-19-83) APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS - None APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - 1982-1983 FY 1. 28 Office of Emergency Services: Appropriate additional revenue of $1,800 for training exercise. 1. 29 Public Works County Service Area P-1, Crockett) : Appropriate Community Development Fund grants of $102, 000 for storm drain and pedestrian path and reduce road construction budget $96,759 for transfer of funds to the Service Area. 1. 30 Internal •Adjustments: Changes not affecting totals for budget units as follows: District Attorney, Law and Justice Systems Development, Public Works (Buildings and Grounds) , Orinda Fire Protection District, Riverview Fire Protection District, Health Services Department. LEGISLATION Bill No. Subject Position 1. 31 SB 789 Provides that the current Support (Lockyer) County Justice System Subvention Program be admin- istered as a block grant to counties. 1. 32 AB 1272 Extends solar tax credits Support (Hayden) until ;January 1, 1986. 1. 33 SB 853 Would require a finding of Oppose (Watson) good cause to remove a County Public Defender from office. PERSONNEL ACTIONS 1. 34 Health Services: Assign 7 presently authorized positions to either Public Health Program Specialist I or II class in line with findings of the Personnel• Department. 1. 35 CANCEL and add positions as follows: Department Cancel Add Health Services 1 40/40 LVN II 1 P.I. LVN II 1 P.I. RN 1 20/40 Exempt 1 24/40 Exempt Medical ,Staff Medical Staff Physician Physician 1 P.I. Exempt 1 16/40 Exempt Medical ,Staff Medical .Staff Physician Physician Social Service 1 Senior Clerk 1 Administrative Aide -6- (4-19-83) GRANTS & CONTRACTS APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies: Amount Agency Purpose To Be Rec'd Period 1. 36 City of Richmond Design and prepare $175,000 To be construction con- maximum completed tract documents for by North Richmond Bypass 12-1-83 Amount To Be Paid 1. 37 Robert M. Warehouse space $1,315/month 5/l/83- Greenhood lease renewal for 4/30/88 premises at 1980 E. Olivera Rd. , Concord for continued use by the Social Service Department Food Coalition Project 1. 38 Contra Costa Termination of lease N/A Termina- Association for premises at 2280 tion for Retarded Diamond Blvd. , Suite effective Citizens 365, Concord, termi- 3/15/83 nating occupancy by Health Services Dept. OTHER ACTIONS 1. 39 AUTHORIZE County Purchasing Agent to sell or dispose of certain equipment no longer required or suitable for County use. 1.40 ADOPT resolution approving salary retroactivity for classifica- tions represented by the California Nurses Association through May 10, 1983, so long as good faith negotiations continue. 1. 41 REAFFIRM Resolution No. 78/943 and May 8, 1979, Board Order authorizing abatement of property located at 1926-30 Fourth Street, North Richmond (Nathaniel Evans, owner) , and authorize Building Inspection Department to contract for immediate demo- lition of all improvements and clearing of the property and order a lien placed on the property for the cost of abatement as recommended by the Director of Building Inspection. 1. 42 AS Ex-officio the Governing Board of the Oakley Fire Protection District, award contract to low bidder, Spilker Tree Service, Inc. , for 1983-1984-1985 exterior fire hazard control work (rototilling and/or rubbish removal) and authorize Chairman to execute contract for the provision of said service as recom- mended by the Fire Chief. 1. 43 APPROVE actions of the County Administrator in making excep- tions to the freeze on specified administrative actions. 1. 44 ADOPT resolution of application to Local-Agency Formation Commission for the dissolution of County Service Area R-8, Walnut Creek area. 1. 45 APPROVE property tax exchange resolution for proposed Dissolution of County Service Area R-8, Walnut Creek area. HOUSING AUTHORITY - None -7- (4-19-83) DETERMINATION ITEMS (Staff recommendation shown following the item. ) 2. 1 RESOLUTION adopted by Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors urging the Federal ,Energy Regulatory Commission to do everything-: within its power to assure that natural gas is available at reasonable prices to California purchasers and users of natural gas to avoid the use of alterna- tive fossil fuels which would be detrimental to the air quality in the San Francisco Bay area and other areas of the State. CONSIDER ACTION TO BE TAKEN 2. 2 LETTER .from Assistant Director, Continuing Maritime Education, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, requesting that the Board adopt a position in opposition to a proposed tuition increase at the Academy as recommended by the Legislative Analyst. CONSIDER ACTION TO BE TAKEN 2. 3 REPORT from Animal Services Director submitting proposed amendments prepared by County Counsel to the Animal -Control Ordinance (Division 416, County Ordinance Code) . INTRODUCE ORDINANCE, WAIVE READING, AND FIX APRIL 26, 1983, FOR ADOPTION 2. 4 LETTER from Legislative Co-Chair, Martinez Branch, American Association of University Women, urging Board support of passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and requesting a letter indicating the position of the Board on the ERA; LETTER from the Corre- sponding Secretary, Clayton Branch, American Association of University Women, urging support of Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 1 currently pending in the State Legislature; and LETTER from Corresponding Secretary, Richmond Business and Professional Women' s Club, urging support of AJR 1, ENDORSE AJR 1 2. 5 REQUEST from Assemblyman Robert Campbell to nominate a Board member to participate in an Assembly Local Government Committee Task Force on local government financing. NOMINATE BOARD MEMBER 2. 6 RECOMMENDATION of Park and Recreation Facilities Advisory Committee that the request of the Dublin San Ramon Services District for $2, 000 to repair landscape and irrigation system damage be denied (carryover item from April 5, 1983) . APPROVE RECOMMENDATION 2. 7 MEMORANDUM from Director of Planning, in response to Board referral of March 22, 1983, recommending that the Alameda Local Agency Formation Commission report on spheres of influence, which proposes that certain areas of Contra Costa County be placed in the City of Oakland sphere of influence, be referred to the newly-created Alameda-Contra Costa Liaison Committee. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION 2. 8 LETTER from A. M. Lundblad, Concord, objecting to quarantine fee levied by Animal Services since her dog is being quarantined at home. REFER TO DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES FOR RESPONSE 2.9 MEMORANDUM from Chair, Human Services Advisory Commission, advising that the Commission's Children's Services Committee has reviewed the February 3, 1983s, minutes of the Youth Services Board, as well as current legislative efforts to coordinate, mandate, and implement a children' s out-of-home placement system, and providing recommendations as a result of that review. REFER TO YOUTH SERVICES BOARD FOR REPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR REVIEW OF THE PROGRAMMATIC ELEMENTS OF AB 759 -8- (4-19-83) 2. 10 LETTER from Executive Officer, California Regional Water Quality Control Board--Central Valley Region, transmitting Proposed 1984 Project Priority List of Clean Water Grant Projects and requesting comments thereon. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 2. 11 RECOMMENDATIONS of County Administrator and Public Works Director on Extra Items and Award of Contracts .(as required) . INFORMATION ITEMS None -9- (4-19-83) i SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-2. 402 TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1983 A. CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: 1.12 Partial closure of various roads on May 1, 1983 for Devil Mountain Foot Race, Danville. DELETED 1. 22 Also DENIED amended claims of J. R. Ciccone and D. J. Ciccone. 1. 34 Assignment of 7 presently authorized positions in the Health Services Department to either Public Health Program Specialist I or II class. DELETED B. DETERMINATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: 2. 1 ADOPTED resolution urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to do everything within its powers to assure that natural gas is available at reasonable prices to California purchasers and users of natural gas to avoid the use of alternative fossil fuels which would be detrimental to the air quality in various areas of the State. 2. 2 ADOPTED POSITION IN OPPOSITION to a proposed tuition increase at the California Maritime Academy, Vallejo. 2. 3 ADOPTED as an urgency ordinance an amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance (Division 416, County Ordinance Code) clarifying the administrative authority of the Animal Services Department with respect to the disposi- tion of unpermitted dangerous animals. 2. 4 In addition to endorsing AJR 1, Equal Rights Amendment, the Board REQUESTED the County' s Advisory Committee on the Employment and Economic Status of Women to organize and coordinate a local hearing on the economic status of women and the growing "feminization of poverty" - in Contra Costa County, said hearing to be coordinated with appropriate county departments and advisory committees, and the county' s legislative delegation. 2. 5 NOMINATED Supervisor Torlakson to participate in an Assembly Local Government Committee Task Force on local government financing. 2. 6 APPROVED request .of the Dublin San Ramon Services District for $2, 000 of Park Dedication Funds to repair landscape and irrigation system damage. 2. 8 REFERRED to the Director of Animal Services for report to the Board the objection of A. M. Lundblad to a quarantine fee levied by the Animal Services Department, since her dog is being quarantined at home. C. WATER COMMITTEE recommendations on Water Hyacinth Control Program - ACKNOWLEDGED receipt of report from County Counsel and CONFIRMED County Counsel' s opinion that CEQA has been complied with for the chemical control part of the Water Hyacinth Control Program; APPROVED the Water Hyacinth Contingency Plan of the Contra Costa Water District and AUTHORIZED the County's Department of Agriculture and the Health Services Department to work with the State Department of Water Resources in the management and monitoring of said program. D. FINANCE COMMITTEE reports - APPROVED recommendations as follows: 1. Request of Alexander Lindsay Junior Museum for alloca- tion of $5, 000 for 1983-1984 fiscal year from the County Fish and Game fund. 2. Storm damage to county roads and drainage facilities. 3. Responsibility for maintenance of drainage ditch along Sandmound Boulevard, Bethel Island area. . 4. Effect of proposed charge by the California Conservation Corps for labor performed for non-emergency conservation work. 5. Request for allocation of $150, 000 from the Special District Augmentation Fund for Wildcat-San Pablo Creek Improvements, North Richmond area. 6. Installation of handrails on public stairways on county- owned properties in Crockett. E. INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE reports 1. Proposed expansion of the membership of the Board of Commissioners, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. 2. Proposal to change the name of Buchanan Field. 3. Traffic Circulation pattern in West County area. 4. Appointments to various advisory bodies. F. EXTRA ITEMS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. (Public Works Director) ACCEPTED bid of Hess Construction Company, Vallejo, for Anson Way Curb repair. 2. (Public Works Director) APPROVED Addendum No. 3 for remodeling of Outpatient Clinic, 550 School St. , Pittsburg. 3. (County Administrator) APPROVED amendment to contract with Phoenix Programs, Inc. , extending the term of said contract through May 31, 1983, and AUTHORIZED the Chairman to execute same. 4. (County Administrator) AUTHORIZED the County Administrator to notify the State Department of Finance of the County' s opposition to an additional $50 million budget cut of county discretionary revenue as proposed by said Dept. Also instructed Supervisor Torlakson to bring this matter to the attention of the ABAG Executive Board at the April 21, 1983 meeting and express the County' s concerns relative thereto. 5. (County Administrator) AUTHORIZED County Administrator to execute sponsor agreement with California Conservation Corps. 6. (Torlakson) REQUESTED Director of Planning and Public Works Director to review the financial impact on the County and report on what action is necessary to ini- tiate the issuance of street addresses (and notification of residents involved) in rural areas where residences are identified only by rural route and box numbers. 7. (Torlakson) REQUESTED staff for the Water Committee and the Delta Advisory Planning Council to review and make recommendations as to the necessary action to be taken with respect to the State and Federal government' s posi- tions on rehabilitation of Little Franks Tract in the Delta. rr , 8. (Torlakson) On behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee on Campaign Reform, REQUESTED County Counsel to prepare a legal opinion as to which County Offices can be included in the proposed Contra Costa Political Reform Ordinance, and on related issues. 9. (Powers) ADOPTED resolution commending Genelle M. Lemon, Health Services Department, upon her retirement from county service after 28 years. 10. (Schroder) ADOPTED resolution commemorating Cinco de Mayo, and urging participation at the celebration to be held on May 5, 1983 at the Bay Area Rapid Transit District Headquarters in Oakland. 11. (McPeak) REQUESTED Finance Committee to review the County' s policy relating to funding for basic space needs for the Crime Prevention Committee. G. TIMED ITEMS 1. DECLARED April 17 through 23, 1983 as "National Volunteer Week" in Contra Costa County and authorized presentation of awards to outstanding people and volunteer group of the year. 2. Report of Economic Development Task Force - ACKNOWLEDGED receipt and REFERRED same to the Finance Committee for review and report back to the Board; REQUESTED the Finance Committee to review the Contra Costa County Development Association' s Work Plan applicable to a contract for the 1983-1984 fiscal year; ESTABLISHED an Employment Strategies Group and APPOINTED 11 persons to serve on same; REQUESTED the Finance Committee to review composition of a new Private Industry Council; and DISBANDED the Economic Development Task Force and authorized certificates expressing appre- ciation to same. 3. APPROVED applications for transfer of card room license from Frank Townsend to James Elwood Morehouse, and transfer of location of license from Toot' s & Gully' s, Crockett, to Boat House Lounge, Bethel Island. 4. GRANTED appeal of R & J Plumbing and Construction Co. , Inc. , from San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission denial of request to modify conditions of Minor Subdivision 58-75, Walnut Creek area. 5. DEFERRED to May 3, 1983 at 2: 30 p.m. decision on appeal of B & D Company from County Planning Commission denial of rezoning application 2463-RZ, Discovery Bay area. 6. DEFERRED to May 3, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. decision on recom- mendation of County Planning Commission with respect to application filed by Willard G. and Naomi L. Morgan (2545-RZ) to rezone land in the Morgan Territory area. 7. APPROVED recommendation of San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to application filed by Chase National, Inc. , (2542-RZ) to rezone land in the Alamo area; introduced ordinance and fixed May 3, 1983 for adoption. 8. DECLARED intent to grant appeal and directed staff to prepare appropriate findings for Board consideration in connection with appeal of Crow Canyon Investment Company from San Ramon Valley Area •Planning Commission denial of application for Variance Permit No. 1085-82 to modify two existing monument signs, San Ramon area.