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MARCH 28, 1995
8:30 A.M. Adjourned regular meeting of March 21, 1995 - Closed Session
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Consider Consent Items:
- General
- Correspondence
- Information
Public comment.
H Meeting as the Board of Directors of the Bethel Island, Contra Costa County, Crockett-
Carquinez, East Diablo, Moraga, and Orinda Fire Protection Districts':
- REPORT on a resolution and matrix outlining the duties, roles and responsibilities
of the individual advisory fire commissions. (I0.2)
- REPORT on the performance, accomplishments, issues and future directions of the
Bethel Island Fire Protection District. (10.3)
- REPORT on the performance, accomplishments, issues and future directions of the
Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District. (IOA)
- REPORT on the performance, accomplishments, issues and future directions of the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. (I0.5)
- APPOINTMENT to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's Advisory
Fire Commission. (I0.6)
- APPOINTMENTS to the Bethel Island Fire Protection District's Advisory Fire
Commission. (10.7)
- REPORT from Chief Little regarding implementation of a Lamorinda Battalion.
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- AUTHORIZE Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Chief and County
Administrator's Office to conduct discussions with the Rodeo-Hercules Fire
Protection District and the City of Pinole regarding potential joint service
arrangements such as functional integration or consolidation and creation of a
Hazardous Materials Response Team in that area of the County.
Consider Determination Items.
Consider recommendations of Board Committees.
Consider recommendations of Board Members.
***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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10:45 A.M.
H.1 Hearing on proposed refunds to subscribers on the portion of previously paid basic rates in
excess of rates established by the FCC for the period September 1, 1993, through July 14,
1994, by TCI Cablevision Systems. (Estimated Time: 10 Minutes)
11:00 A.M.
H.2 Hearing on proposed abatement of real property at:
a) 3255 Aspara Drive, Clayton area; J. Sokol, owner.
b) 994 Almaden Circle, Oakley area; M. Johnson, owner.
(Estimated Time: 1 Minute)
H.3 Hearing on proposed condemnation of real property needed for the Brookside Drive
Realignment Project,North Richmond area. (Estimated Time: 15 Minutes)
HA Commemoration of Cesar Chavez. (Estimated Time: 1 Hour)
12:30 - 2:00 P.M. Closed Session
2:00 P.M.
H.5 Hearing on recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on a proposed
County-initiated addition to the Zoning Ordinance intended to further regulate cabarets.
(Estimated Time: 20 Minutes)
H.6 Hearing on recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on a proposed
County ordinance amendment prohibiting advertising of tobacco products and alcoholic
beverages on billboards within 2,000 feet of schools. (Estimated Time: 20 Minutes)
H.7 Hearing on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Appeal of Earl Howard.
(Estimated Time: 20 Minutes)
H.8 Hearing on appeal of Dick and Paula Kerr (appellants) from the decision of the Contra Costa
County Planning Commission for approval of a tentative map (MS 6-94) to subdivide 1.839
acres of land into four parcels (Crabtree Engineering, applicant, and Richard and Paula Kerr,
owners), Concord area. (Estimated Time: 30 Minutes)
Adjourn to the Board meeting of April 4, 1995, at 8:30 a.m.
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CONSENT ITEMS
l (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 the Consulting Services Agreement with Fred Huang and Associates for the
seismic investigation and design for the Byron Highway Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Byron
area.
1.2 AWARD a contract for the Kensington Roads Improvement Assessment District
Reconstruction Project, Phase IV, to the lowest responsible bidder, Hess Construction Co.,
Inc., who has also met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business
Enterprise Contract Compliance Program, Kensington area.
1.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute Contract Change Order
No. 6 in the approximate amount of $1,200 for the Ygnacio Valley Road Overlay Project,
Concord area.
1.4 REJECT the bids received on March 16, 1995, and re-advertise for bids for the Camino
Tassajara Bridge Replacement Project.
Engineering Services
1.5 APPROVE an Amendment to the Blakemont Geologic Investigation Agreement between
Contra Costa County and the Blakemont Property Owners Association, Kensington area.
1.6 SUB 7099: ACCEPT completion of improvements for subdivision being developed by
Erselia, Limited Partnership, Alamo area.
1.7 ROAD CLOSURE: GRANT PERMISSION to completely close a portion of O'Hara Avenue
in one block increments during the period March 30, 1995, through July 31, 1995, Oakley
area.
1.8 ROAD CLOSURE: GRANT PERMISSION to completely close during working hours (7
a.m. through 5 p.m.) a portion of Neroly Road during the period March 30, 1995,through July
31, 1995, Oakley area.
Special Districts & County Airports
1.9 APPROVE License Agreement with Pulte Home Corporation for temporary access across a
portion of Dry Creek, Brentwood area. (Funding: $1,500 license fee from Pulte Home
Corporation)
1.10 ACCEPT the second quarter Status & Expense Report for fiscal year 1994/1995 for the
Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District, San Ramon area.
1.11 ACCEPT the second quarter Status & Expense Report for fiscal year 1994/1995 for the
Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Danville area.
Statutory Actions -None
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Claims, Collections & Litigation
1.12 DENY Claims of B. Alston; California State Automobile Association; A. Canaday; B.
Carloss, Il; L. Fite; K. Greenhouse et al; T. Hannibal; M. Mackey; A. Ojendyk; L. Ojendyk;
R. and A. Riemedio; A. Siino and P. Ziogas.
Hearing Dates -None
Honors & Proclamations
1.13 DECLARE the week of April 3, 1995, through April 9, 1995, as "Public Health Week in
Contra Costa County," in conjunction with the California State Department of Health
Services.
1.14 DECLARE April 5, 1995, as "National Records Management Day in Contra Costa County,"
as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder.
1.15 ADOPT Resolution commending Aulene Joseph on the occasion of her retirement from
County service; and
ADOPT Resolution commending Betty Garrison on the occasion of her retirement from
County service.
Ordinances -None
Appointments & Resignations
1.16 ACCEPT the resignation of John C. Bernard (Education Category) from the Child Care Task
Force, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy.
1.17 APPOINT Reva Clark, Ella Gordon, Rick Gulledge, Hope Scott, Richard Spellman, Bob
Sullivan, Erika Whiteway, Susan McCloskey, and Walter Wheat to the El Sobrante Municipal
Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1994-1995 FY
1.18 Insurance & Risk Management (0150): AUTHORIZE $17,132 in revenues from the Workers'
Compensation Trust Fund and APPROVE appropriation to add one new position in the
Workers' Compensation Unit to handle the increased workload as a result of legislative
changes.
1.19 General Services Fleet ORerations (0�)/Keller Surcharge/Mitigation Program (0473):
APPROVE $2,420 appropriation and offsetting revenue from County lighting/landscaping
service areas for purchase of an equipment trailer for Fleet Operations and APPROVE a
$17,104 appropriation with offsetting revenue from the trade-in of old equipment for the
purchase of equipment for the Tree Planting Maintenance Program.
Legislation -None
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Personnel Actions
1.20 ADOPT resolution laying off and reappointing employees in the classification of Head Start
Family Services Assistant-Project during calendar year 1995.
1.21 RETITLE the class of Chief of Security to Chief Public Service Officer and reallocate to the
salary schedule; ESTABLISH the class of Assistant Chief Public Service Officer and ADD
one position; ESTABLISH the class of Senior Public Service Officer and ADD four positions
in the Health Services Department. (80%Federal/State, 20% County Reduction Offset)
1.22 ADD one Head Start Teacher I - Project position; one Head Start Teacher II - Project position;
and one Head Start Family Services Assistant - Project position in the Community Services
Department. (Federal Funds)
1.23 RECLASSIFY one Building Plan Checker II position to Senior Building Plan Checker in the
Building Inspection Department. (Budgeted)
1.24 ADJUST compensation for Management and Unrepresented Nursing classifications for FY
1994-95. The proposed salary adjustment has been reviewed by the County Administrator
who has determined that it will have no impact on the funding status of the County
Employees' Retirement System. (Enterprise Fund)
1.25 ADOPT resolution amending Management Compensation Resolution 92/107 to apply
selected provisions of the agreements with Local 1 and the Western Council of Engineers to
specified management and unrepresented classes. The proposed salary adjustment has been
reviewed by the County Administrator who has determined that it will have no impact on the
funding status of the County Employees' Retirement System.
1.26 INCREASE the hours of one Superior Court Services Clerk III position from 20/40 to 30/40
and DECREASE the hours of one Superior Court Services Clerk Il position from 40/40 to
30/40 in the Superior Court. (No Cost Increase)
1.27 ESTABLISH the class of Fire Engineering Plans Examiner on the salary schedule and ADD
two 40/40 positions; CANCEL two Fire Inspector positions in the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District. (Results in savings)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
1.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors,to execute an agreement with
the County of Alameda in the amount of $433,927 to enhance comprehensive services to
Contra Costa County residents with HIV disease and their families through June 30, 1995.
(No County Match)
1.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement with
the County of Alameda in an amount not to exceed $666,273 for continued coordination of
services to Contra Costa County residents with HIV disease and their families through March
31, 1995. (No County Match)
1.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute
grant applications for the 1995 Head Start Cost of Living Adjustments 1995 Quality
Improvement Funds; and 1995 One-time Funds for Improvement to the Federal
Administration for Children and Families in an amount not to exceed $500,000. (In-kind
Match)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
1.31 ACCEPT an additional award in the amount of$12,500 from the State Department of Health
Services for the Black Infant Health Project through June 30, 1995. (No County Match)
1.32 ADOPT resolution supporting a grant application to the State Department of Housing and
Community Development for the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program in the amount of
$216,156 for homeless shelter operations; and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to
submit the application along with the required certifications and assurances, to accept the
grant, contract with the State and perform all responsibilities related to the contract.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
1.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Medical
Specialist Contract with Tsu-Weng Debuene Chang, M.D. (Specialty: Urology) through
February 29, 1996. (Third Party Revenues)
1.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Hilary Brown to increase the contract payment limit by $2,400 for additional
technical assistance to the Family Maintenance Organization planning project. (Grant
Funding)
1.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with the Center for Human Development to change the reimbursement rate to
more accurately reflect the intent of the County and Contractor. (No Financial Change)
1.36 Deleted
1.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Therapy Connection, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $50,000 for
provision of additional physical and occupational therapy services. (Enterprise Fund)
1.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Acting Social Service Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with the Contra Costa County Office of Education in the amount of $27,000 for
administration of the Targeted Assistance Community Work Experience Program for the
period April 1, 1995,through December 31, 1995. (Federal Funds)
1.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Julie O. Fulford to increase the contract payment limit by $12,500 to
continue audiological services through September 30, 1995. (Enterprise I Budget)
1.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with United Way/Opportunity West in the amount of $116,028 for alcohol and other drug
primary prevention services under the "Partnership for a Drug Free Contra Costa" Project
through September 30, 1995. (Federal Funds)
1.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with Jonel Weber with a payment limit of$30,000 for provision of physical therapy services
through September 30, 1995. (Enterprise I Budget)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
1.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to issue Amendment No. 4
authorizing $11,500 of extra work under the Consulting Services agreement dated April 20,
1994, with Fong & Chan Architects, for the Pathology Lab Air Handling Upgrade Project at
Merrithew Memorial Hospital, Martinez.
Leases -None
Other Actions
1.43 AUTHORIZE County Counsel to determine if it is appropriate to initiate legal action to
recover monies owed to the County and to initiate such action where appropriate.
1.44 RATIFY the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding Shell Oil Company's compliance
with Conditions of Approval for Land Use Permit No. 2009-92.
1.45 ISSUE an order tolling the time for review of the Federal Communications Commission Form
1205's submitted by TCI Cablevision and Viacom Cablevision systems for an additional
ninety (90) days.
1.46 DIRECT the Community Development Department to forward to the County Recorder a list
of persons and premises for the purpose of levying liens for unpaid collection charges,
pursuant to County Ordinance Code Section 418-6 on Mandatory Subscription. (Richmond
Sanitary Service, Inc.)
1.47 APPROVE the change of pictures and text in the State Capitol Exhibit.
1.48 AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to release an Invitation to Submit Quotations for
Revenue Collection Services.
1.49 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt'of the monthly report prepared by the Construction Manager for
the Merrithew Memorial Hospital Replacement Project.
1.50 RATIFY the action taken by the County Administrator on March 21, 1995,to proclaim a local
emergency within the county, including all political subdivisions therein, and to request the
Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency for said jurisdictions.
1.51 WAIVE license/permit fees for the carnival co-sponsored by the Ambrose Lions Club and the
Ambrose Recreation and Park District on March 30, 1995, through April 2, 1995.
1.52 APPROVE revised language of the Memorandum of Understanding Tri Valley Planning
Committee Pilot Project.
1.53 APPROVE contract documents and advertise for bids to be received on April 25, 1995, at 11
a.m., for 1995-1996-1997 Exterior Fire Hazard Control (Weed abatement) for Contra Costa
County (Including Bethel Island and East Diablo Fire Protection Districts), Motaga and
Orinda Fire Protection Districts.
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Housing Authority
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1.54 APPROVE collection loss write-off in the amount of$8,635 for the quarter ending March 31,
1995, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.
1.55 ADOPT Resolution approving submission of an application for funding under the Fiscal Year
1995 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program and AUTHORIZE the Executive
Director, Housing Authority, to execute and submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development all documents required by the application guidelines, as recommended by
the Advisory Housing Commission.
Redevelopment Agency
1.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract with
Contra Costa County for partial funding of a traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 4
and Malicoat Avenue.
Correspondence
1.57 LETTER from D. J. Levy, attorney representing the Mt. View and Rodeo Sanitary Districts,
relative to the issuance of a Request for Proposals by the Board of Supervisors for garbage
franchises when existing franchises are valid to the years 2011 and 2001 respectively.
REFER TO COUNTY COUNSEL
1.58 LETTER from Elaine S. Dunlap, on behalf of Ida B. Smith, alleging "price-gouging" by the
County's ambulance service, American Medical West. REFER TO HEALTH SERVICES
DIRECTOR
1.59 LETTER from John A. Biard, attorney on behalf of Dr. Ronald and Dorothy Gammon,
relative to the investigative process required for the construction of his client's new residence
on Silver Hill Road, Lafayette. REFER TO BUILDING INSPECTION DIRECTOR
1.60 LETTER signed by officer of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce expressing concern
that the Airport Improvement Program is in jeopardy and urging support for legislative efforts
in this area. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
1.61 LETTER from Art Agnos, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, requesting
endorsement of the $7 million Bay Area Innovative Regional Homelessness Initiative.
REFER TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
Information Items -None
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" DETERMINATION ITEMS
(Staff recommendation shown following the item.)
2.1 ,REPORT from the.County Administrator on Library technology planning. APPROVE
RECOMMENDATION
2.2 REPORT from Public Works Director recommending approval of the installation of Water
Well 1 C in the Discovery Bay area. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
Finance Committee
FC.1 REPORT on programs receiving Keller Canyon Landfill Surcharge Revenues.
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Internal Operations Committee
10.1 REPORT on the status of communicable diseases in Contra Costa County.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
S.1 ADOPT a Resolution asking CALTRANS to keep the Solano Avenue on-ramp at 1-80 in East
Richmond open rather than permanently closing the on-ramp. (Rogers)
S.2 ADOPT a position in opposition to the Governor's proposed 15% income tax cut. (Rogers)
S.3 DIRECT the Community Development Department and Redevelopment Agency to contact
officials with the City of Pittsburg and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to
convene a "Planning and Policy" meeting to proceed with a Specific Plan. (Torlakson)
SA DECLARE April 5, 1995, as "Children's and Family Services Providers' Day in Contra Costa
County." (DeSaulnier)
S.5 DECLARE April 1995, as "Child Abuse Prevention Month in Contra Costa County."
(DeSaulnier)
S.6 ACCEPT the resignation of Ben Curtis from the Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council. (Smith)
S.7 ADOPT a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1019, as proposed by Assemblyman Richard
Rainey. (Torlakson)
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