HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 03021993 - CCC TOM POWERS.RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOM TORLAKSON
IST DISTRICT �`� COS'T'A CO CHAIR
JEFF SMITH, Martinez l! PM���
!ND DISTRICT AND FOR
Clerk of the Board
GAYLE BISHOP, San Ramon SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND and
3RD DISTRICT
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD County Administrator
SUNNE WRIGHT McPEAK CONCORD BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (415)646-2371
4TH DISTRICT
TOM TORLAKSON,PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553
STH DISTRICT
TUESDAY
March 2, 1993
9: 00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Consider Consent Items:
- General
- Correspondence
- Information
Hearing on consummation of purchase of the Bradford property
on Armstrong Road for the Contra Costa County-Byron Airport.
Consider Determination Items.
Consider County Fire Protection Districts Items.
Consider oral reports on Board assignments.
Consider recommendations of Board Committees.
Consider recommendations of Board Members.
11: 00 A.M.
H. 1 Receive bids for weed abatement services for Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District and West County Fire
Protection District. (Estimated Time: 5 Minutes)
H.2 Hearing on proposed property tax system administrative
charges to cities and special districts. (Estimated Time:
15 Minutes)
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Public comment.
12 : 00 Noon Closed Session
2: 00 P.M.
H. 3 Hearing on appeal of Dori and Bob Laurence (appellants) from
the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission
Board of Appeals on the application of Vincent Cunha
(applicant) and Robert and Dori Laurence (owners) requesting
approval of a vesting tentative map to divide approximately
8. 11 acres of land into two lots with a variance to allow for
a 2 .8 acre parcel (5 acres required) (MS 8-92) , Clayton.
(Estimated Time: 30 Minutes)
***Persons desiring to attend any of the 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
hearings should note that the length of time scheduled for each hearing
is an estimate only. Also, hearings may be held later than time
specified on this agenda.***
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GENERAL 32U mnaN
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 ccoplete 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 HEMMnS will be heard when the
Chair calls for eonnents fresn 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 cc went permitted from the
audience unless invited by the Chair.
The County will provide reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals planning to
attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at (510)646-2371; TDD (510)
646-4929.
The Finance Ctmnittee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Powers) meets on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. , first floor Conference Room 108.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors S.W. McPeak and J. Smith) meets on the
second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference
Room (Roam 105) .
The Transportation Ctmittee (Supervisors T. Powers and G. Bishop) usually meets on the
first Tuesday and third Monday of the month in the James P. Kenny Conference Room (Room
105) . Please contact Com=ity Development Department at 646-2134 to confirm date,
time and place.
The Water Ctmnittee (Supervisors S.W. McPeak and T. Torlakson) usually meets on the
first Monday of the month. Contact the Commznity Development Deceit at 646-2071 to
confirm date, time and place.
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ADJOURNM=: The Chair adjourns today's meeting to the Ccmittee meetings) as noted:
(See above for time and place of meetings)
Internal Operations Committee 3/8 10:00 A.M.
Transportation Conunittee 3/2 8:00 A.M.
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AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meeting.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MET IN ALL ITS
CAPACITIES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE
SECTION 24-2.402
IN REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY 9�P� � A / c/ -3
IN ROOM 107
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA
PRESENT: HONORABLE TOM A. TORLAKSON
CHAIRMAN, PRESIDING
SUPERVISOR JEFF SMITH
SUPERVISOR GAYLE BISHOP
SUPERVISOR SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK
SUPERVISOR TOM POWERS
ABSENT: NONE
PHIL BATCHELOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JEANNE 0. MAGLIO
Chief Clerk
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 APP ,OVE sale of surplus property at 2565 Oak Road, Walnut Creek,
J fore; 000 and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to
execute option to purchase agreement and grant deed to Bob
Marchetti, Walnut Creek area. (Funding: 100% road fund)
1.2 APPROVE various relocation assistance claims from Margarito &
Maria Saudeco-Lujan, James Billeci, and Patrick Chapman for
rental assistance and moving expenses in an amount totalling
$14 , 982 in connection with the State Route 4/Bailey Road
interchange project, West Pittsburg area. (Funding: 100%
reimbursable CCTA, Measure C)
1. 3 ADOPT resolution requesting Caltrans and the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission to include State Route 4 in Contra
Costa County in the National Highway System, Countywide.
1.4 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board Chair to execute the freeway
agreement with the State Department of Transportation, for the
State Route 4/Willow Pass grade lowering and Bailey Road
interchange projects, West Pittsburg area.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1.5 SUB 4990: APPROVE substitute subdivision agreement and bond for
subdivision being developed by Edward Berman and Joan Miura,
Bethel Island area.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS & COUNTY AIRPORTS - none
STATUTORY ACTIONS
1. 6 APPROVE minutes for the month of February, 1993 .
1.7 DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.
CLAIMS, COLLECTIONS & LITIGATION
1.8 DENY claims of C. Conroy; V. Hubbard (aka Shaw) ; C. &M.
Hutchinson; S. Perry; W. Russell ; W. Texeira; and H. Zellman.
HEARING DATES - None
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HONORS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. 9 PROCLAIM March 14 , 1993 through March 20, 1993 as "Hire the Older
Worker Week in Contra Costa County, " and encourage all corporate
leaders and community businesses to recruit and hire older
workers who have both experience and strong work ethic.
ORDINANCES - None
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
1. 10 ACCEPT the resignation of Sandra Norton, business representative,
from the Private Industry Council (PIC) ; INSTRUCT the Clerk of
the Board to post the vacancy.
1. 11 ACCEPT resignation of George Opacic, District 4 appointee, from
the Correctional and Detention Services Advisory Commission;
ACKNOWLEDGE an existing Board of Supervisors At-Large vacancy on
the Commission; and DIRECT the Clerk to apply the Board's policy
to fill the two vacancies.
1. 12 APPROVE the appointment of Pleasant Hill Councilmember Bill
Landis as representative of the Contra Costa County Mayors '
Conference to the Correctional and Detention Services Advisory
Commission for a term ending March 31, 1994 .
1. 13 REAPPOINT Chris Adams, John DeVito and John Sheridan as At-Large
members of the Correctional and Detention Services Advisory
Commission for two-year terms ending March 31, 1995.
1. 14 APPOINT Carol Hatch to the Juvenile Hall Replacement Advisory
Group, as recommended by Supervisor Smith.
1. 15 REAPPOINT Joan Stevenson, Alameda/Contra Costa Dental Society
representative and Belle Lipsett, Member-At-Large, to the
Maternal , Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for three-
year terms to expire October 7, 1995.
1. 16 ACCEPT resignation of Joe Gomes, San Pablo City representative,
from the West County Fire Protection District.
1. 17 JREFER nomination of Diana Angela, San Pablo City Representative,
C f(� West County Fire Protection District, to the Internal Operations
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Committee.
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - 1992-1993 FY
1. 18 Plant Acquisition (0111) : Authorize appropriations and revenues
in the amount of $37, 000 from certificates of participation bonds
for completion of Central County Corporation Yard construction.
1. 19 Social Service Department (0500) and Plant Acquisition (0111) :
AUTHORIZE transfer of appropriations from Social Service
Department to Plant Acquisition to purchase telecommunications
equipment.
1.20 Dispute Resolution Program (0246) : Approve appropriations and
revenue adjustments and authorize the release of $13, 501 from the
reserve/designation in the Dispute Resolution Program Fund.
1. 21 Probation (0308) : Increase appropriations and revenues by
$171, 000 to fund four deputy probation officer positions and
restore court probation officer services to the municipal courts.
The proposal to restore these services at no cost to the General
Fund was approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 13,
1992 .
1. 22 General Services (0063) : Appropriate $11, 326 in additional
revenue from Accumulated Depreciation Fund and estimated salvage
value to purchase replacement vehicles for the Public Works
Department.
1. 23 _County Counsel (0030) : Authorize appropriations and revenues in
the amount of $61, 600 for legal services provided for Utility Tax
Settlement for purchase of automation equipment and continued
child dependency legal services.
LEGISLATION
Bill No. Subiect Position
1.24 AB 13 Prohibits smoking in any enclosed SUPPORT
(Freedman) space at a place of employment.
1. 25 AMEND the Board's 1993 Legislative Program to eliminate further
consideration of efforts to expand the authority of a Court
Commissioner to that of a magistrate.
1. 26 REQUEST the Assembly Judiciary Committee to include in their
omnibus Municipal Court pay and staffing bill changes required to
reconcile State law with actions already approved by the Board of
Supervisors.
1.27 AMEND the Board's 1993 Legislative Program to reduce the number
of additional judges requested for the Delta Municipal Court from
two to one.
4 (3/2/93)
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1.28 CANCEL two Senior Civil Engineer positions; ESTABLISH the class
of Assistant County Surveyor at salary level $4, 850-$5, 347 ;
RECLASSIFY Engineering Technician Supervisor-Land Surveyor
position to Assistant County Surveyor. (Revenue and salary
savings offset)
1.29 ADD one Head Start Teacher-Project position in the Community
Services Department. (100% Federal funds)
1. 30 INCREASE hours from 20/40 to 40/40 for one Medical Social Worker-
Project in the Health Services Department. (100% Federal funds)
1. 31 RECLASSIFY position of Clerk-Senior Level to Secretary-Advanced
Level in the Health Services Department. (Hospital Enterprise
offset by Medi-Cal revenue)
1. 32 AMEND Resolution No. 92/191 to change salary level for Senior
Social Service Information Systems Analyst.
1. 33 ADD two 40/40 Public Health Aide positions in the Health Services
Department. (State and Federal funds)
GRANTS & CONTRACTS
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and
following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services:
1. 34 AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Aging, or designee, to execute
the Amended Project CARE Standard Agreement with the State
Department of Aging in the amount of $30, 638 to implement health
care services to frail seniors in West County through July 31,
1993 and to execute future Standard Agreements that only reflect
an adjustment in line items or increased revenues and that do not
result in additional costs to the County. (No County match)
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and
following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or
services:
1. 35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with ConCorde Career
Institute for provision of clinical experience for respiratory
therapy students for the period February 15, 1993 through June
30, 1994 . (No cost)
5 (3/2/93)
GRANTS & CONTRACTS -continued
1. 36 AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Contra Costa County Private
Industry Council to execute a Vocational Training Agreement with
Hartsog Trade School for provision of vocational training to
individually referred Job Training Partnership Act participants
at fixed fees as specified in the agreement for the term
beginning March 2 , 1993 through June 30, 1993 and execute
amendment agreements as may be needed for periodic revisions in
courses or fees or to comply with changes in State or Federal
regulations. (100% Federal Funds)
1. 37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute
a contract with Delta Personnel Services, Inc. in the amount of
$70, 000 for the provision of respiratory therapist registry
services for the period from February 1, 1993 through January 31,
1994 . (Budgeted - Enterprise I)
LEASES
1. 38 APPROVE changes to lease agreement approval by the Board on
January 19, 1993 to change the commencement date from February 1,
1993 to March 1, 1993 for office space for Supervisor, District
III.
OTHER ACTIONS
1. 39 AUTHORIZE the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. , in
conjunction with Battered Women's Alternatives to display an art
exhibit in County facilities during the period March 29 through
April 8, 1993 .
1.40 APPROVE and adopt property tax exchange resolution for the West
Sunset Area Boundary Reorganization (LAFC 92-43) .
1.41 ADOPT resolution approving sale of tax-defaulted properties to
the City of Antioch, pursuant to Sections 3791. 3 and following of
the Revenue and Taxation Code as recommended by the County
Treasurer-Tax Collector.
1.42 AUTHORIZE County Administrator to submit applications for 1992
Exemplary State and Local Awards Program.
1.43 ACCEPT completed for site improvements at 50 Douglas Drive,
Martinez.
1.44 ACCEPT report from Assessor denying request of cancellation of
taxes and refund of taxes for the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Pittsburg regarding Special District Assessment.
1.45 ACCEPT report from Assessor denying request of refund of taxes
paid by Aetna Life Insurance.
1.46 ACCEPT report from the Director of Community Development on the
Town of Danville action on the Alamo Springs project.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
1.47 ADOPT resolution approving superseding Part I and New Part II of
two Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Annual Contribution
Contracts, as amended, and AUTHORIZE execution of the amendments
by the Chair, Board of Supervisors.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Deputy Director Redevelopment to execute
contract with Roland Burchard and Associates in the amount of
$9, 000 for appraisal services at Pleasant Hill BART, Area 4 .
(Redevelopment funds)
CORRESPONDENCE
1. 49 LETTER from McCracken, Byers, Martin & Sullivan representing
Viacom, Inc. , requesting a refund of property taxes paid. REFER
TO ASSESSOR, TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR AND COUNTY COUNSEL
1. 50 LETTER from C. and J. Frentzen, Walnut Creek, requesting the
Board to examine the current proposal by the Board of Trustees of
the Mosquito Abatement District before any action on "fee
increases" is allowed to occur. REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1. 51 LETTER from Mayor, City of San Ramon, requesting the Board to
inform the State's leaders of the serious fiscal dilemma facing
local jurisdictions, and of their unique situation where the City
of San Ramon is served by two fire agencies with the possibility
of differing costs and/or services levels. REFER TO COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
INFORMATION ITEMS - None
7 (3/2/93)
DETERMINATION ITEMS
(Staff recommendation shown following the item. )
2 . 1 REPORT from County Administrator on "Report of Departmental
Accomplishments and Performance. " APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
2 . 2 REPORT from County Counsel recommending the adoption of an
urgency interim ordinance clarifying solid waste transfer station
establishment regulations. (Continued from February 23 , 1993 . )
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTION
2 . 3 CONSIDER Finance and Internal Operations Committees' reports
regarding the development of a Redevelopment Project Area
consisting solely of Buchanan Field Airport. CONSIDER ACTION TO
BE TAKEN
2 . 4 REPORT from Community Development Director regarding request of
Irene Dodson, et al , to reconsider approval of Subdivision 7693,
Alamo area. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
2 .5 CONSIDER cancellation of the March 30, 1993 Board meeting.
CONSIDER ACTION TO BE TAKEN
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS ITEMS
(Staff recommendation shown following the item. )
2 .A REPORT from County Administrator on status of protests relative
to the benefit assessment for fire protection districts. ACCEPT
REPORT
ORAL REPORTS OF BOARD ASSIGNMENTS - None
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
Internal Operations Committee
I0. 1 REPORT on alternative helicopter training sites.
I0.2 REPORT recommending appointments to the Women's Advisory
Committee.
I0. 3 REPORT recommending appointments to the Private Industry Council.
I0.4 REPORT recommending the appointment of an alternate representing
the Sierra Club on the Keller Canyon Landfill Citizens ' Advisory
Committee.
8 (3/2/93)
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
Internal Operations Committee - continued
I0. 5 REPORT recommending restructuring and appointments to the
Paratransit Coordinating Committee.
I0. 6 REPORT on recommended implementation of the Senior Tax Work-Off
Program.
I0.7 REPORT on feasibility of implementing the Contra Costa County
Food Policy for all County facilities and social functions.
I0. 8 REPORT regarding the presentation made by the Black Employees'
Association of Contra Costa County.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
S. 1 CONSIDER addition of two alternate positions on the County
Service Area R-9 Citizens Advisory Committee. (Powers)
S.2 REQUEST the County Administrator, County Counsel and County
Assessor to determine the feasibility of establishing assessment
unit rates less than 111" for smaller single family residential
homes. (Smith and McPeak)
9 (3/2/93)
And the Board adjourns to meet with the
Internal Operations Committee on March 8 , 1993 at
10: 00 a.m. , in Room 105, County Administration
Building.
The Board then adjourns to meet in regular
session on Tuesday, March 9, 1993 , at 9: 00 a.m. ,
in the Board Chambers, Room 107, County Administration
Building.
Tom Torlakson, Chair
ATTEST: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator and
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By
Jeanne O. Maglio, Deputy Clerk
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TOM POWERS,RICHMONDCALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �7r� TOM TORLAKSON
1ST DISTRICT CC TRA COSTA Coi 4 CHAIR
JEFF SMITH, Martinez PSI BaT�hslo�
2NO DISTRICT
AND FOR Clerk of the Board
GAYLE BISHOP, San Ramon
3R0 DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND and
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD County Administrator
SUNNE WRIGHT McPEAK.CONCORD (415)646-2371
JITH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TOM TORLAKSON.PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553
STH DISTRICT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
March 2, 1993
HONORS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. 52 PROCLAIM the week of March 1, 1993 through March 7, 1993 as
"Weights and Measures Week in Contra Costa County, " as
recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner-Director of Weights
and Measures.
Finance Committee
FC. 1 REPORT on additional allocation of Community Development Block
Grant Program.
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Rev. 2/27/93
SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-20402
TUESDAY, MARCH 2 , 1993
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
1. 1 CORRECTED sale price of surplus property at 2565 Oak Road,
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1104walnut Creek to reflect $220,000.
1.17 APPOINTED Diana Angelea, San Pablo City Representative, to the
Board of Directors, 'West County Fire Protection District; and
REQUESTED the County Administrator to provide Supervisor Powers
v_ ith a copy of the Board' s policy and criteria relative to
appointments to Fire Protection District Boards.
DETERMINATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
2. 1 ACCEPTED the Report on Departmental Accomplishments and
tK Z �� erformance and REQUESTED the County Administrator to prepare a
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evvll- ne-page summary for distribution to the public.
2.2 ADOPTED an Urgency Ordinance Regulating Transfer Stations, FIXED
April 6, 1993 , at 11 a.m. for hearing to determine the feasi-
bility of extending the Urgency Ordinance, and APPROVED other
actions related thereto.
2. 3 CONSIDERED the Internal Operations ( I .O. ) and Finance Committee
(F.C. ) reports DEFERRED from February 23 , 1993 on the
�Y1 feasibility of a Redevelopment Project area comprised of
Buchanan Field; RECEIVED and FILED the Internal Operations
. ...Committee report (unanimous vote) and CONCURRED with the
' conclusion of the Finance Committee that a Redevelopment Project
Area comprised solely of Buchanan Field is not feasible at this
time; REQUESTED the Redevelopment Director to examine other
areas adjacent to Buchanan Field for a possible new
redevelopment project area which does not include the Pacheco
Community; and REQUESTED staff to explore conceptually the idea
of redevelopment in this area and potential cost benefits, to
communicate with interested parties on this proposal, and report
to the Board on September 21 , 1993 . (Supervisor McPeak voted
no)
2.4 DENIED the request of Irene Dodson, et al, for reconsideration
1 of the Board' s approval of the tentative map for Subdivision
tigr. , 1�r7693 ; and REQUESTED the Community Development Director to report
l.,io the Internal Operations Committee on notification procedures
relative to Board decisions. (Supervisor Bishop voted no)
2. 5 DELETED from consideration the status of the March 30, 1993,
o`;Board meeting.
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2.A ACCEPTED the report of the County Administrator on the status of
protests relative to the benefit assessment for fire protection
districts and DETERMINED to continue the process, AUTHORIZED
letters be sent to the Cities and Boards of Supervisors in the
`,Bay Area urging them to join in challenging the State on taking
' 'the property tax, DETERMINED to hire a consultant to assist in
reviewing options, and DIRECTED staff to prepare appropriate
recognition for Orinda FPD' s retiring Assistant Chief Walt Luihn
for his years of service to the County. (IV abstained on
Consultant portion. )
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TIMED ITEMS:
9 A.M.
H.A APPROVED consummation of purchase of the Bradford property on
Armstrong Road for the Contra Costa County-Byron.---.Airport;
REQUESTED- the -Public 'Works Director, Community Development
Director, and Director, Growth Management and Economic
Development Agency, to provide a briefing to the Board on the
.VJ: 1) i;14ountain House development as it pertains to airport flight
patterns as well as traffic circulation and other land use
issues inherent in that project.
11 A.M.
H.l REFERRED to County Administrator and the Fire Chief of the
contra Costa County Fire Protection District the bids received
trfor weed abatement services in the CCC Fire Protection District
and the West County Fire Protection District.
H.2 HELD public hearing and FIXED March 9, 1993 to consider findings
and make a determination on Auditor-Controller' s report; and for
adoption of a resolution determing property tax system
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,r':'-administrative charges to cities and special districts pursuant
Revenue & Taxation Code Section 97. 5.
2 P.M.
H. 3 CONTINUED to March 23 , 1993 at 2 : 00 p.m. the hearing on the
appeal of Dori and Bob Laurence from the decision of the Contra
Costa County Planning Commission Board of Appeals on the
application of Vincent Cunha (applicant) and Robert and Dori
%,iLaurence (owners) requesting approval of a vesting tentative map
" �o divide approximately 8 . 11 acres of land into two lots with a
variance to allow for a 2 . 8 acre parcel ( 5 acres required) (MS
8-92 ) , Clayton area; and REQUESTED staff to address concerns
raised today.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Internal Operations Committee - APPROVED the recommendations as
presented in the Committee reports, except as noted:
I0.1 APPROVED recommendations relative to alternatives for siting
helicopter training operations as amended to include soliciting
the support of Congressman Norman Y. Mineta; reviewing potential
legal problems associated with controlling Helicopter flight
,.,:patters for Helicopter Adventurer, Inc. ; requesting the County
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-'Administrator to prepare a workplan and budget on aviation needs
for Contra Costa County for submittal to the Finance Committee;
and requesting the County Adminstrator' s Office to notify
members of the Byron Municipal Advisory Council of meetings
which may affect the Byron Airport.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS: Approved as listed except as noted
below:
PUBLIC COMMENT - No one appeared to request to speak under public
comment.
MR.1 Chairman Torlakson announced that he would like to update the
Board on the following matters: 1. The recent workshop on CEQA
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was very successful and very well attended. He stated he was
pleased that Board members had their staff attend, as well
having representative from the cities. 2. He was pleased to see
the Antioch matter of the man in the tree was resolved through
mediation process rather than going to Court and that he had
written a letter to all departments asking them to look at the
notification policies for letting neighborhoods know when the
County is a project proponent. 3 . In scheduling Board evening
meetings and any kind of workshops in the districts, he would
like to have his office informed to facilitate coordination.
4. He had asked staff to respond and comment on the City of
Brentwood' s general plan, growth management and traffic issues.
He noted that there is a need to have a joint committee (which
he stated was discussed and approved last year) for the Cowell
project as it moves forward, and invited Board members to join
him.
MR. 2 Supervisor McPeak advised that at the Fun Fest recently held in
Richmond and the Partnership for a Drug Free Contra Costa, there
were people honored who could not attend, and she had requests
10 om some of the volunteers that the awards be rescheduled, and
j"t include recognizing contest winners and the organizers.
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.
ADJOURNED the Board of Supervisors ' meeting of March 2, 1993 in
honor of the memory of Lena G. Tamlyn.
X.2 AUTHORIZED Don Frietas, Public Works Department, to prepare
letters to the cities in Contra Costa County expressing the
Board' s concerns about the Federally mandated storm water
y ..- ;; cleanup program; REQUESTED that this matter be returned for
; :,'X;urther Board consideration in the future and invite the cities
and interested people to attend the discussions.
X. 3 DEFERRED to March 16, 1993 consideration of a report from the
County Administrator (requested on February 23 , 1993 for the
March 9, 1993 agenda) on alternative funding for the Battered
Alternatives and the Rape Crises Center. (IV absent)
February 23 , 1993 Summary Correction
The Board cancelled its East County (District V) Tour scheduled for
February 27, 1993 , to begin at the Ambrose Community Center,
Brentwood.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 2, 1993 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Correspondence
Item No.
1. 49 Letter dated October 5, 1992, from David L. Martin, Law Firm of
McCracken, Byers, Martin & Sullivan, 919 E. Hillsdale Boulevard,
Suite 101, Foster City 94404, representing Viacom, Inc. ,
requesting a refund of property taxes paid.
***REFERRED TO ASSESSOR, TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR AND COUNTY
COUNSEL
1. 50 Letter dated February 9, 1992, from Clark D. and Jenni S.
Frentzen, 1381 Dewing Lane, Walnut Creek 94595, requesting the
Board to examine the current proposal by the Board of Trustees
of the Mosquito Abatement District before any action on "fee
increases" is allowed to occur.
***REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1. 51 Letter dated February 16, 1993 , from Mayor Patricia Boom, City
of San Ramon, P. O. Box 5148, San Ramon 94583 , requesting the
Board to inform the State' s leaders of the serious fiscal
dilemma facing local jurisdictions, and of their unique
situation where the City of San Ramon is served by two fire
agencies with the possibility of differing costs and/or services
levels.
***REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the actions as referenced (***)
are APPROVED.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: ~Z .2
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By ' 7x- ' ,Deputy
cc: Correspondents
County Administrator
Assessor
Treasurer-Tax Collector
County Counsel
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