HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 04161991 - CCC TOM POWERS.RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THOPM 1111. PODS
1ST DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Chairman
NANCY C.FAHDEN,MARTINEZ
2ND DISTRICT Phil BatChllOr
AND FOR Clerk of the Board
ROBERT f.SCHRODER oANVItlE SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND
3RD DISTRICT and
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD County Administrator
SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK,CONCORD (415)646-2371
4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TOM TORLAKSON.PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553
STH DISTRICT
TUESDAY.
April 16, 1991
9: 00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Consider Consent Items:
- General
- Correspondence
Information
Introduction of the Mental Health Director.
Consider Determination Items.
Consider recommendations of Board Committees.
Consider recommendations of Board Members.
10: 30 A.M. Closed Session
11:00 A.M.
H. 1 Decision on proposed amendment to the Bethel Island Specific
Plan. (Hearing closed April 2, 1991; decision continued from
April 9, 1991. ) (Estimated Time: 5 Minutes)
H.2 Hearing. to consider adoption of an emergency ordinance
requiring use of recycled water for construction purposes.
(Estimated Time: 10 Minutes)
H. 3 Hearing on proposed priority project list for Transportation
Development Act Article 3 Funds for bicycle/pedestrian paths.
(Estimated Time: 15 Minutes)
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Public comment.
***Persons desiring to attend any of the 11:00 a.m. ur 2:00 p.m.
hearings should note that the length of time required for each hearing
is an estimate only. Also, hearings may be held later than time
specified on this agenda.***
12:30 P.M.
Meeting with Solano County Board of Supervisors, at the County
Training Institute, Carquinez Room, 500 Court Street, Martinez,
to discuss the following:
1. Status of State Budget Planning
2 . Trauma Planning
3. Alcohol and Drug Community Programs
4. Status of Landfills
5. Toll Road Proposal
6. Other Items of Mutual Interest
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code
Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the
Redevelopment Agency.
Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form
provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement 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 HEARINGS will
be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those persons 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 Chair.
The Economic Progress Committee (Supervisors T. Powers and R.
Schroder) meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 8:30 A.M.
in the James P. Kenny Conference Room (Room 105) .
The Environmental Affairs Committee (Supervisors N. Fanden and T.
Torlakson) meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 2: 00 to
4: 00 P.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room (Room 105) .
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors R. Schroder and
S.W. McPeak) meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at
10: 00 A.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room (Room 105) . The
Committee will meet on April 15, 1991 at 10:00 A.M.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors N. Fanden and T. Torlakson)
meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. , 4th
floor Conference Room. Please note: The Committee will not meet on
April 22, 1991. The next meeting will be May 13, 1991.
The Water Committee (Supervisors T. Torlakson and S.W. McPeak)
usually meets on the first Monday of the month. Contact the Community
Development Department at 646-2071 to confirm date, time and place.
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors R. Schroder and T.
Torlakson) usually meets on the first Tuesday and third Monday of the
month in the James P. Kenny Conference Room (Room 105) . Please contact
Community Development Department at 646-2134 to confirm date, time and
place.
The Joint Conference Committee (Supervisors N. Fanden and S.W.
McPeak) usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 A.M. ,
Conference Room, Merrithew Memorial Hospital. Call 370-5100 to confirm
date and time.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday
Board meeting.
Please note: The Board will not meet on Tuesday, April 30. 1991.
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CONSENT ITEMS
(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any
Supervisor or on request for `discussion by a member of the public) .
ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION
1. 1 APPROVE plans and specifications and ADVERTISE for bids for the
Willow Pass Road widening project. (Funding: West Pittsburg
Area of Benefit - 27%; Senate Bill 300 - 14%; Transportation
Development Act - 4%; Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency - 8%)
1.2 APPROVE issuance of a purchase order for sweeping services for
the 1991 chip seal program. (Funding: Road Funds)
1.3 APPROVE plans and specifications and ADVERTISE for bids for the
Empire Avenue reconstruction project. (Funding: 65% Oakley Area
of Benefit; 35% developers)
1.4 APPROVE summary vacation of portions of Victorine Road in the
Tassajara area.
1.5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute
contract amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement
with John Carollo Engineers for preparation of the Project Study
Report for State Route 4 Bailey Road Interchange Project.
1. 6 TERMINATE offer of dedication of a portion of Brookside Drive,
North Richmond area.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1.7 LUP 2058-88: ACCEPT completion of improvements and road
improvement agreement with Shell Oil Company for Land Use Permit
in the Alamo area.
1.8 GRANT permission to extend to April 30, 1991, closure of a
portion of Neroly Road in the Oakley area.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS '& COUNTY AIRPORTS
1.9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer 'to execute a consulting
services agreement not to exceed $20,000 with James M. Montgomery
Consulting Engineers, Inc. for technical assistance required to
load topographic data into the Computer Mapping System database.
1.10 APPROVE conveyance of easement to the United States of America
for the Orinda-Tracy transmission line across a portion of land
owned by Sanitation District No. 15 in the Bethel Island area.
1.11 AWARD a contract for the Drainage Area 30A, Line A project, in
the Oakley area, to the lowest responsible bidder who has also
met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business
Enterprise Contract Compliance Program.
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STATUTORY ACTIONS None
CLAIMS, COLLECTIONS & LITIGATION
1.12 DENY claims of B. & M. Howard; R. Marin; J. Pitcock; and L. Rapp.
1. 13 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter Willeane Bolten v.
Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Medical
Liability Trust Fund.
HEARING DATES
1.14 FIX May 14, 1991 at 11:00 A.M. for hearing on Engineer's
Tentative Report and setting the service charges for public
street lights within County Service Areas L-100 and M-8.
1. 15 FIX May 7, 1991 at 11:00 A.M. for public hearing to establish a
County Clerk's document handling fee for the State Department of
Fish and Game CEQA filing fee.
HONORS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. 16 PROCLAIM the month of May as "Senior Citizen's Month in Contra
Costa County, " as recommended by the Social Services Director.
1.17 DECLARE April 21 to 28, 1991 as "Contra Costa County Tobacco
Awareness Week, " as recommended by the Health Services Director.
1.18 DECLARE the week of April 21 to 28, 1991 as "Contra Costa County
Victims' Rights Week, " as recommended by the County Probation
Officer.
1.19 PROCLAIM the week of May 5, 1991 as "National Victims of
Pornography; Week in Contra Costa County, " as recommended by the
Sheriff-Coroner.
1.20 PROCLAIM the month of May, 1991 as "Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
Awareness Month in Contra Costa County, " as recommended by the
Health Services Director.
1.21 ADOPT resolution commending Rabbi Shelly Waldenberg on his
service as Rabbi of Temple Isaiah, Lafayette, as recommended by
Supervisor Schroder.
1.22 ADOPT resolution commending Brian L. Murnahan on attaining the
rank of Eagle Scout, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
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ORDINANCES
1.23 ADOPT Ordinance (introduced April 2, 1991) increasing cable
television license fees.
1.24 ADOPT Ordinance 91-20 (introduced April 9, 1991) initiated by
D & M Development (applicant) and Emmaline Anderson (owner) to
rezone land in the Pittsburg area. (2905-RZ)
1.25 ADOPT Ordinance 91-21 (introduced April 9, 1991) initiated by
Mark and Pap Sutliff (applicants and owners) to rezone land in
the Knightsen area. (2906-RZ)
1.26 ADOPT Ordinance 91-22 (introduced April 9, 1991) initiated by
Randolph Finn Architects (applicant) and Brent Tucker (owner) to
rezone land in the Danville area. (2912-RZ)
APPOINTMENTS & -RESIGNATIONS
1.27 APPOINT Helen Ausenbaum and Ann Leong to the Advisory Council on
Aging to fill the At-Large positions, as recommended by the
Council.
1.28 ACCEPT resignation of Mamie Williams from the Advisory Housing
Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk to apply the Board's policy to
fill the vacancy.
1.29 APPOINT Julius S. Black as the District I representative on the
County Library Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Powers.
1.30 REAPPOINT Linda Borrelli as the Town of Moraga representative on
the Moraga Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners, as
recommended by the Town Council.
1.31 REAPPOINT Margaret Wurts, Richard Cornfield, Stanley Russell
Harris and .Ivor Powell to Sanitation District No .15 Citizens
Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
1.32 APPOINT Nancy Parent as the City of Pittsburg representative to
the Integrated Waste Management Task Force, replacing Ronald
Currie, as recommended by the City of Pittsburg.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - 1990-1991 FY
1.33 General Services (0077) : Transfer $23,495 to equipment
replacement fund and reduce revenues in fund by $23,495 to
acquire seven vehicles for the pool from the Building Inspection
Department.
1.34 Social Services (0025) : Authorize an additional $1,755,000 in
child welfare services and increase appropriations by $1,755, 000
pursuant to budget plan approved by Board on January 15, 1991.
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - 1990-1991 FY - contd.
1.35 Productivity Fund (0025) : Transfer $2,750 from General Services
Fleet (0063) to the Productivity Fund for payback on the freon
recycling project.
LEGISLATION
Bill No Subject Position
1.36 SB 147 Allows the State Department of SUPPORT
(Thompson) Finance to waive the county match IF AMENDED
for various specified programs if
certain fiscal criteria are met.
Currently restricted to counties with
a population of less than 200,000.
1.37 AB 930 Exempts cities and counties from SUPPORT
(Cannella limitation on the number of small
and Lee) claims actions over $2,500 which a
person can file in a year.
1.38 AB 1246 Increases alcoholic beverage taxes SUPPORT
(Murray) by the same amount proposed by
Proposition 134, the "nickel-a-drink"
initiative.
1. 39 AB 1397 Imposes a tax on animal product SUPPORT
(Eaves) containers of 2% of the sale price
of the product, with the proceeds
allocated to animal control agencies
on a per capita basis, based on the
number of residents served by the
agency.
1.40 AB 1505 Authorizes a County Service Area to SUPPORT
(Farr) be established for the purpose of
funding library services, among
other services.
1.41 AB 1572 Revises fines for air pollution SPONSOR
(Campbell) violations, establishes minimum
fines for such violations and
increases civil and criminal
penalties for specified violations.
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PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1.42 REALLOCATE the class of Paralegal from a flat salary level
($2206) to a 5 step level ($2207 to $2683) ; and ADD two positions
in the Public Defender Department. (Temporary Salary Savings)
1.43 ADD one 40/40 Departmental Computer Technician and CANCEL one
40/40 Senior Departmental Computer Operator in the Public Works
Department. (Non-general funds)
1.44 ADD two 40/40 Deputy Probation Officer III positions and one
40/40 Departmental Systems Specialist II position in the
Probation Department. (Revenue Offset)
1.45 ESTABLISH the class of Redevelopment Specialist at salary level
$2516 to $3058; ADD one 40/40 Redevelopment Specialist; and
CANCEL one 40/40 Planner III in the Community Development
Department.
1.46 RECLASSIFY one Department Computer Operator to Computer Equipment
Technician in the Health Services Department. (State Funds)
1.47 ADD one 40/40 Public Health Nurse position in the Health Services
Department. (100% Federal Funds)
1.48 APPROVE side letter with Local No. 1 regarding pay rate for Pest
Detection Specialists.
1.49 APPROVE side letter with Local No. 1 regarding licensing
requirements for Public Works' Commercial Drivers.
1. 50 APPOINT Patricia A. Roach as Local Mental Health Director,
effective April 15, 1991 pending approval of her qualifications
by the State Department of Mental Health.
1.51 CONFIRM the Head Start Unit as a bona fide representation unit.
GRANTS & CONTRACTS
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and
following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services:
1.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract amendment with the State Department of Health Services
for the provision of Family Planning Services to increase the
payment limit by $1,619 for a new three year payment limit of
$192 ,919.
1.53 AUTHORIZE the District Attorney to submit an application and
execute a grant award contract with the State Office of Criminal
Justice Planning to fund the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit for
the period July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992, in the amount of
$210, 672 . (Funds: State $191,520; $19, 152 County-budgeted)
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GRANTS & CONTRACTS - contd.
1.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of the Office on Aging to
amend an agreement with the California Department of Aging for an
additional $6,600 to provide a Health Insurance Counseling
Program. (State Funds)
1.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute a cooperative
agreement between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and
the County for the Authority's participation in the County's
M/W/DBE Utilization Study.
1.56 APPROVE and. AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Services or her
designee to .execute the 1991 Stewart B. McKinney contract with
the State Department of Economic Opportunity in the amount of
$64, 036 for the provision of homeless services during the period
March 1, 1991 through March 31, 1992.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and
following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or
services:
1.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
two CDBG program project agreements with Shelter, Inc. in the
amounts of $150,000 and $15,000 for the provision of housing and
shelter programs and fair housing counseling during the period
April 1, 1991 through March 31, 1992. (100% HUD Funds)
3 .58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract amendment with the Regents of the University of
California effective February 1, 1991 for the provision of
neuropsychology services to increase the payment limit by $15,328
for a new payment limit of $255, 328. (Enterprise Fund-budgeted)
1.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract with Battered Women's Alternatives in the amount of
$20, 000 for the provision of the Teen Violence Prevention Program
during the period April 1, 1991 through March 31, 1992. (100%
HUD Funds)
1. 60 APPROVE and. AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract with Victor Colman in the amount of $13,732 for the
provision of assistance to the Partnership for a Drug Free Contra
Costa project during the period March 8, 1991 through June 30,
1991 with a six-month automatic extension. (100% Federal Funds)
1. 61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract with Beverly Bussa-Sokolay, M.F.C.C. in the amount of
$14, 017 for the provision of assistance with Taking Back Our
Community project during the period April 1, 1991 through June
30, 1991 with a six-month automatic extension. (100% State
Funds)
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GRANTS & CONTRACTS - contd.
1.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract amendment with Phoenix Programs, Inc. effective
February 15, 1991 for the provision of mental health services to
Conditional Release Program Clients (CONREP) to increase the
payment limit by $21, 105 for a new payment limit of $51,815 and
extend through December 31, 1991. (100% State Funds)
1. 63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or his
designee to execute continuing contract with Nor-Cal Medical
Temps on a fee basis not to exceed $100,000 for the provision of
temporary pharmacists and technicians during the period April 1,
1991 through March 31, 1992. (Budgeted)
1.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or his
designee to execute continuing contract with Western Medical
Services on a fee basis not to exceed $100, 000 for the provision
of temporary pharmacists and technicians during the period April
1, 1991 through March 31, 1992. (Budgeted)
1. 65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Development to
execute a contract amendment with EIP Associates for the
provision of General Plan and EIR services to increase the
payment limit by $129, 500 for a new payment limit of $328, 450 and
extend the termination date.
1. 66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director -of Building Inspection or his
designee to execute a contract with Data Images Corporation in
the amount of $34,350 to establish a data base and convert
microfilm to optical storage media for the Building Inspection
Department during the period April 3, 1991 through May 22, 1991.
(100% building permit fees)
1.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Social Services Director or his designee to
execute an agreement with Shasta-Diablo Planned Parenthood
Clinics for 'the purpose of locating Medi-Cal Eligibility Workers
in clinics to interview and accept applications for Medi-Cal from
patients seeking prenatal care, effective April 1, 1991 through
June 30, 1992. (No County Cost)
1. 68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Social Services Director or his designee to
execute a memorandum of understanding with the Sacramento County
Department of Social Services National Resource for Youth
Services for distribution, sales and proceeds for the video
"Choose to Make It" shown to foster youth. (No County Cost)
1.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Justice System Programs to
execute a change order for work at the West County Justice
Center, Project B. (Budgeted)
1.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Services or her
designee to execute a contract with the Housing Authority of
Cuntra Costa County in the amount of $64,035 for the provision of
homeless services during the period March 1, 1991 through March
31, 1992.
1.71 APPROVE and -AUTHORIZE County Counsel to execute a contract with
Bunn McCullough Associates, effective March 19, 1991, with a
payment limit of $10,000, for participation in a study of
standards for the administration of the County General Assistance
Program.
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LEASES
1.72 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease
with Duffel `Financial and Construction Company for the use of
Suite 330, 597 Center Avenue, Martinez, by the Health Services
Department.
1.73 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease
with Sierra 'Pacific Properties for 4061 Port Chicago Highway,
Concord, for use by the Community Services Department
Weatherization Program for centralized warehouse use.
. 1.74 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease
with Douglas Associates for County-owned property at Suite 120,
10 Douglas Drive, Martinez.
OTHER ACTIONS
1.75 AUTHORIZE relief of cash shortage for the Bay Municipal Court in
the amount of $300, as recommended by the District Attorney and
the Auditor-Controller.
1.76 APPROVE and ,AUTHORIZE allocation of $263,599 from Naval Weapons
Station Transportation Fund for Sea Breeze subdivision project
pursuant to previously adopted conditions of approval.
1.77 DECLARE as surplus and authorize the Purchasing Services Manager
to dispose of vehicles and miscellaneous parts no longer needed
for County activities.
1.78 APPROVE plans and specifications for sewer connection at Sherman
House, 2025 Sherman Drive, Pleasant Hill, and direct the Clerk to
advertise for bids to be received on May 16, 1991.
1.79 ACCEPT the 1990 Annual Report from the Solid Waste Commission.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
1.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Executive Director, Housing Authority, to
execute agreement with Alameda-Contra Costa Council of the Camp
Fire in tho. amount of $7,500 to operate a Camp Fire City Kids Day
Camp at Bayo Vista, Rodeo; E1 Pueblo, Pittsburg; and Las Deltas,
North Richmond during the period July 15, 1991 through August 23,
1991, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1.81 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director - Redevelopment, to execute a
contract with Peat Marwick for an audit of fiscal year 1990-1991
financial statements.
CORRESPONDENCE
1.82 LETTER from .Arlene Anthony, Walnut Creek, commenting on several
issues concerning the Northgate Specific Plan. REFER TO DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1.83 LETTER from' Senator Mike Thompson, Fourth District, requesting
the Board's support for legislation that will establish the
correct protocol for coordinating joint prescribed burning
operations in California. REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1.84 LETTER from the Reverend P.J. Bishop, St. Joseph Church, Pinole,
expressing concerns about the possibility of closing the Rodeo
Service Center. REFER TO SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
1.85 LETTER from Roxann Crosby, Martinez, requesting the Board to keep
Contra Costa County Feeder Trail No. 1 and its branches as a
riding and hiking trail only, and proposing that the East Bay
Regional Parks District be allowed to assume maintenance for the
trail. REFER TO COUNTY COUNSEL
1. 86 LETTER from Mary Lou Cox, Brentwood, expressing disapproval of
the alignment change of the Delta Express Toll Road proposed by
the Blackhawk/Nunn group. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1.87 LETTER from W. Foskett, III, Alamo, appealing the decision of the
Citizens Advisory Committee of County Service Area R-7 Zone' A,
Alamo Parks. and Recreation, to give the San Ramon Valley Unified
School District $50, 000 for a play structure. REFER TO DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1.88 LETTER from. L. Hoenig, Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, representing
One Concord Centre Partners, submitting a claim for refund of
property taxes for fiscal year 1986-1987. REFER TO ASSESSOR,
TREASURER-TAX AND COUNTY COUNSEL
INFORMATION ITEMS - None
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DETERMINATION ITEMS
(Staff recommendation shown following the item. )
2 .1 REPORT from Health Services Director recommending amendments to
strengthen the County's Smoking Ordinance. APPROVE
RECOMMENDATIONS
2.2 REPORT from Health Services Director recommending adoption of a
resolution authorizing the Health Services Department to
implement a .Medical Waste Management Program. APPROVE
RECOMMENDATION
2 .3 REQUEST from Superior Court to expend Title IV-E revenue in the
amount of $60, 000 to contract with Abrams, Moran & Associates to
work with the Advisory Committee to the Bench on Probation
Department operations and performance. CONSIDER ACTION TO BE
TAKEN
2.4 REPORT from County Administrator recommending that the Board
support the County Welfare Directors' Association (CSDA) position
on transfer of welfare programs which would transfer
responsibility for AFDC, General Assistance, and Food Stamps to
the State and responsibility for Foster Care and In-Home
Supportive Services to the County. APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
2 .5 REPORT from County Medical Director regarding 1st Choice Health
Plan, County Dental Plan, and organization recommendations
regarding employee benefits administration:
a) ACCEPT report.
b) APPROVE contract with Martin E. Segal Company to provide
benefits consulting services to the County's 1st Choice
Health Plan with $35,000 for the first year and $28, 000 for
the second year being funded from the 1st Choice Health Plan
Trust Fund.
c) APPROVE contract with Standard Insurance Company in the
amount of approximately $65,000 (based on monthly charges of
$1.35 single and $3.31 family) to cover catastrophic medical
costs in excess of $250, 000 effective April 1, 1991 for 1st
Choice Health Plan employees.
CONSIDER ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN
2 . 6 REPORT from County Administrator recommending adoption of booking
fee regulations prescribed by County ordinance No. 91-3. APPROVE
RECOMMENDATION
2.7 REPORT from County Administrator and Solid Waste Manager
recommending further actions to mitigate the rate impact of fees
at Altamont Landfill. APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
2.8 REPORT from County Administrator on the available funding for the
Environmental Crimes Strike Force and AUTHORIZE the Strike Force
to continue to operate through December 31, 1991. APPROVE
RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
Environmental Affairs Committee
EA-1 REPORT on reducing water use at County facilities.
EA.2 REPORT on resolving noise issues.
Finance Committee
FC. 1 REPORT on procedures for establishing a Child Care Affordability
Fund.
Transportation Committee
TC. 1 REPORT on interagency agreements for Regional Transportation
Planning and the development of an Action Plan for Eastern Contra
Costa County.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
S. 1 DECLARE opposition to SB 144, Toll Road Legislation, which
prohibits use of public funds to assist in construction of a toll
road. (Torlakson)
S.2 ADOPT resolution supporting salt water desalinization
legislation. (Powers)
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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 16, 1991
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
1. 11 Award of contract for the Drainage Area 30A, Line A
project, Oakley area. . . . .DELETED (to be relisted on
April 23 , 1991 agenda) .
1. 34 CORRECTED to show an appropriation adjustment of
$1,757, 000 for Social Services child welfare services.
1. 55 APPROVED agreement between the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority and the County for the
Authority' s participation in the County' s MBE/WBE/DBE
Utilization Study; and AUTHORIZED letter of appreciation
to the Authority.
1. 85 REFERRED letter from Roxann Crosby relative to Contra
Costa County Feeder Trail No. 1 to County Counsel; and
REQUESTED County Counsel to review the County' s legal
rights to the Trail and the transfer of the County' s
interest to the East Bay Regional Park District for
permanent operation and maintenance as a Regional Trail.
DETERMINATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
2. 1 ACCEPTED report from the Health Services Director on
proposed amendments to strengthen the County' s smoking
ordinance; DIRECTED County Counsel to prepare a draft
ordinance for the Board' s consideration on May 21, 1991
which will include the Health Services Director' s
recommended amendments as well as amendments relative to
banning smoking in enclosed shopping malls, requiring
hotels/motels to establish smoke-free rooms and
restricting smoking at outdoor sports events; REQUESTED
County Counsel to explore the Board' s options relative
to restricting tobacco advertising on transit vehicles,
at sports arenas, etc. , and if feasible, to include that
in the proposed ordinance; REQUESTED County Counsel and
Health .Services Director to review posting requirements
and the authority for such posting, for possible
inclusion in the ordinance; REQUESTED that the draft
ordinance be transmitted to the City/County Relations
Committee, the Mayors ' Conference, Contra Costa Council,
Central Labor Council, County employee organizations,
the Restaurant Association, Chambers of Commerce, and
special districts; and FIXED June 18 , 1991 at 11: 00 A.M.
for public hearing on the amended smoking ordinance.
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DETERMINATION ITEMS (Continued)
2.3 APPROVED a contract between the Superior Court and
Abrams, Moran and Associates to work with the Advisory
Committee to the Bench on Probation Department
operations and performance; and REFERRED the issue to
the Finance Committee to monitor progress and payment.
2.4 ACCEPTED status report from County Administrator and
Social Services Director relative to realignment of
welfare programs between the State and counties;
REQUESTED County Administrator to return to the Board if
necessary recommending a position of support of the
County Welfare Directors ' Association proposed
realignment; and REQUESTED County Administrator to
report to the Board's CSAC representative with
recommendations relative to the CSAC draft "County
Principles/Conditions for State Program Transfers. "
2.5 ACCEPTED report from William Walker, MD, County Medical
Director, relative to the 1st choice Health Plan, the
County' s dental plans, and employee benefits
administration; APPROVED contract with Martin E. Segal
Company to provide benefits consulting services to the
1st Choice Health Plan; APPROVED contract with standard
Insurance Company to cover catastrophic medical costs
for 1st Choice Health Plan employees; and DIRECTED
Health Services Department to prepare letter for the
Chair' s signature to the State Attorney General
requesting an opinion on the issue of a Joint
Employer/Employee Trust to manage the 1st Choice Health
Plan.
TIMED ITEMS:
9:00 A.M.
H.A. ACKNOWLEDGED introduction of Patricia Roach, new County
Mental Health Director.
11: 00 A.M.
H. 1 ADOPTED findings relative to the Amendments to the
Bethel Island Area Specific Plan; and REQUESTED
Community Development Department to develop the
implementation mechanism for the library requirements
and report back to the Board by June 4, 1991.
H. 2 ADOPTED* emergency ordinance requiring construction
operations to use recycled/reclaimed water for dust
control and compaction.
H. 3 APPROVED the Contra Costa County Priority List for
Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds for
bicycle/pedestrian path projects for Fiscal Year
1991-92.
12: 30 P.M.
H.B MET with Solano County Board of Supervisors and
DISCUSSED issues relative to impact of State Budget on
County planning, trauma planning, alcohol and drug
community programs, status of landfills, toll road
proposals and other items of mutual interest.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Environmental Affairs Committee
EA. 1 REQUESTED all County departments to support the water
usage review being conducted by the General Services
Department and encourage employees to conserve water by
publicizing water conservation tips and information;
REQUESTED General Services Department to investigate and
report back to the Environmental Affairs Committee on
. the feasibility of the use of reclaimed laundry and/or
shower water at the Detention Facility, Juvenile Hall
and Merrithew Hospital for landscape watering, use of
reclaimed water trucked from the Contra Costa Water
District and/or Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
reduction of vehicle washing or use of reclaimed water
for cleaning vehicles and use of well water, including
the feasibility of drilling wells at County-owned
facilities; REQUESTED Health Services Department to
assist with a determination of the feasibility of the
use of reclaimed water; REQUESTED the Sheriff, Probation
and Health Services Departments to assess any additional
reductions in water use; and REQUESTED General Services
Department to review the feasibility of using reclaimed
water from Mt. View Sanitary District.
EA. 2 DIRECTED Health Services Department to review existing
enforcement regulations for short-duration noise
disturbances and report back to the Environmental
Affairs Committee; and AUTHORIZED the Health Services
Department to coordinate and participate in meetings as
needed between noise-generating industries and area
residents for the purpose of resolving noise complaints.
Finance Committee
FC.1 APPROVED the County Administrator' s proposed procedure
for using Transient Occupancy Tax revenue from the
Embassy Suites Hotel to establish a Child Care
Affordability Fund. (II ABSTAINED, III voted NO)
Transportation Committee
TC. 1 APPROVED in substantially the form presented a Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement for establishing the
TRANSPLAN Committee as the Regional Transportation
Planning Committee for East County and an agreement to
fund development of the Action Plan for East County.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF. BOARD MEMBERS: Approved as listed except as
noted below:
S. 2 ADOPTED resolution supporting salt water desalinization
legislation; and REFERRED to the Water Committee to
monitor.
MR. 1 The Public Works Director requested that public hearing
scheduled for this date to revise and update the
Richmond/El Sobrante Area of Benefit fee schedule and
project. list be cancelled, and advised that the matter
would be relisted at a later date.
MR. 2 Supervisor Powers reminded Board members to appoint
their representatives to the Contra Costa Resources
Development Corporation.
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The following items were brought to the attention of Board
members after the agenda was posted, and the Board unanimously
agreed on the need to take action.
S. 4 REQUESTED County Administrator to coordinate a
Recognition Day for eight young artists selected by the
California State Summer School for the Arts to be
California Arts Scholars. (McPeak)
S.5 REQUESTED Community Development Department to explore
the disposition of the former Pacheco Elementary School
property, and report back to the Board on April 23,
1991.
S.6 AGREED to Patricia Curtin' s request to consider the
Clayton Valley Farms project on May 7, 1991.
S.7 ADOPTED resolution commending the Lions Clubs around the
County for their efforts in renovating and opening the
Diablo Blind Center. (Torlakson)
S.8 ADJOURNED today' s meeting in honor of the memory of
Alameda County Supervisor Charlie Santana who passed
away unexpectedly April 15, 1991, and Ricardo Alvarez,
young Concord resident who drowned on April 2, 1991.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
State of California }
County of Contra Costa }
I, J. Bosarge , hereby declare that I
am a citizen of the United States of America, over the age of
18 years; that acting for the Board of Supervisors of the
. County of Contra Costa I posted on
Apr i1 12 , 19 91 , at 651 Pine Street
Lobby, Martinez, California, an agenda for the regular
meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra
Costa to be held on April. 16 19 91 , a
copy of which is attached hereto.
DATED: 4/12/91
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Depu y Clerk
TOM POWERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TSOMS K. POWERS
1CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Chairman
NANCY C..FAHDEN,FAHDEN,MARTINEZ
2ND DISTRICT Phil Batchelor
AND FOR Clerk of the Board
ROBERT I.SCHRDANVILLE
38D DISTRICTTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND and
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD County Administrator
SUNNE WRIGHT McPEAK,CONCORD (415)646-2371
4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS,ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TOM TORLAKSON,PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553
5TH DISTRICT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
April 16, 1991
RECOMMENDATIONS OF. BOARD MEMBERS
S. 3 REQUEST the Water Committee to send letters to water districts
regarding the possibility of shared use of water supplies and
responsibilities for protection of fisheries and the Delta.
(Torlakson)
POSTED: " 4/12/91
.By:
Deputy Clerk
And the Board adjourns to meet with Solano County
Board of Supervisors at 12 : 30 p.m. , at the County Training
Institute, Carquinez Room, 500 Court Street.
The . Board then adjourns to meet in regular session
on Tuesday April 23, 1991 at 9: 00 a.m. in the Board Chambers ,
Room 107, County Administration Building, Martinez
h
M
homas M. Powers , Chairman
ATTEST: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator
and Clerk of the .Board of Supervisors
By
Jeanne 0. Maglio, Deputy Clerk