HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 03261996 - CCC JIM ROGERS,RECHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JEFF SMM
'tT°'S�I� CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
JEFF SMITH,MARTINEZ
PND DISTRICT AND FOR
GAYLE BISHOP,SAN RAMON SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR
ARD DISTRICT CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DOSAULNIER,CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND
4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS,ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TOM TORLAKSON,PITTSBURG MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)646-2371
6TH DISTRICT
TUESDAY
MARCH 26, 1996 -
8:30 A.M. Closed Session
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational. Thought - "The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new
landscapes,but in having new eyes." — Marcel Proust
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 - 8) - Items removed from this section will
be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
9:35 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 ADOPT resolution honoring R.F. (Bob) Andrews for 35 years of service with Shell Oil
Company, as recommended by Supervisor Smith.
P.2 PROCLAIM the week of March 25, 1996, as "Hunger Awareness Week" in Contra Costa
County,as recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
P.3 PROCLAIM March 26, 1996, as 'Bonnie Owen Day" in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by Supervisor Torlakson.
PA PRESENTATION by the Director, Data Processing Services, on the Year 2000.
10:00 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS -The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.1 HEARING on Statement of Expense for 21 Stanford Ave., Richmond area. (Elizabeth S.
Dalrymple, owner)
SD.2 HEARING on proposed police services special tax for County service area P-6, adoption of a
resolution establishing the zone, adoption of the related ordinance and fixing elections thereon
for Zone 701, Minor Subdivision 21-92, Byron area.
SD.3 HEARING on proposed police services special tax for County service area P-6, adoption of a
resolution establishing the zone, adoption of the related ordinance and fixing elections thereon
for Zone 3100, Subdivision 7582, Hillcrest Heights Road, El Sobrante area.
SDA HEARING to consider and adopt fees for property tax administration.
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SHORT ]DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SD.5 CONSIDER the following recommendation:
Bill No. Subject Position
SB 1958 (Mello) Authorizes a board of supervisors to impose SUPPORT
a sales tax at a rate of lig¢ to fund library
programs with%voter approval.
SD.6 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
10:15 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 REPORT from the Private Industry Council on departmental performance.
D.2 CONSIDER authorizing the withholding of funds from the contractor as penalties for failure
to submit certified payroll records within the time limits required by Section 1776 of the
California Labor Code for Plumbing Repairs at County Courthouse, 725 Court Street,
Martinez.
11:00 A.M.
Third annual Cesar Chavez Memorial Celebration: "Choices -Increase the Peace."
2:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.3 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
DA CONSIDER final action by the Board of Supervisors regarding the U.S. Department of
Energy proposal to ship and unload spent nuclear fuel rods at the Concord Naval Weapons
Station for subsequent shipment by rail or truck to the Idaho National Engineering
Laboratory,as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier and Supervisor Torlakson.
D.5 HEARING on appeal by John L. Baker, Appellant, from the decision of the San Ramon
Valley Regional Planning Commission for denial of a Land Use Permit (LP-92-2017), by
John L. Baker,New Golf Enterprises (Applicant), and West/Flanigan/Silva (owners), Danville area.
(Continued from December 12, 1995)
D.6 HEARING on appeal by Homer and Lynn Bryant (appellants)from the decision of the Contra
Costa County Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals on the request by Homer
and Lynn Bryant (LP-95-2023) (applicants and owners) to establish a residential detached
second living unit, Walnut Creek area.
D.7 CONSIDER request of Dame" Construction Company, Inc., for release of a cash bond for
improvements at the Bettencourt Ranch, Subdivision 7280.
D.8 DECISION on the remainder of phases for the Discovery Bay West Project (2963-RZ),
Hofmann Construction Company (applicant) and Hofinann Construction Company and Edna
M. Fallman (owners). (Hearing closed May 23, 1995; decision continued from January 16,
1996) (Continue to April 2, 1996, 2 P.M.)
2. (03-26-1996)
I)ELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
D.9 HEARING on the annexation of Discovery Bay West into Sanitation District 19. (Continued
from March 5, 1996) (Continue to April 2, 1996, 2 P.M.)
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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.
Requests for reconsideration of a land use (planning) decision must be submitted in ,writing to the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was
not before the Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals planning;to attend Board meetings
who contact the Clerk of the Board at (51`0) 646-2371; TDD (510) 646-4929. An assistive listening device is
available from the Clerk, Room 106.
Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board.
Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (510)646-2371, to make the necessary arrangements.
Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board
Agenda. Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board,
651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and J. Smith)-meets on the second
and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in the Private Industry Council Conference Room,2425 Bisso Lane,
Concord.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and T. Torlakson) - meets on the first and third Mondays
of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and J. Rogers) - meets on the first and third
Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors T. Torlakson and J. Smith) -meets on the first and third Mondays
of the month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Water Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Torlakson) - meets on the first Monday of each month at
1:30 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. Please contact the
Community Development Department at 335-1290 to confirm date, time and place.
A A R A A A A R A A
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted: (See above for
time and place of meetings)
Finance Committee 4-1-96 9:00 A.M. Administration Building Conference Room
108, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Internal Operations Committee 4-1-96 9:00 A.M. Administration Building Conference Room
105, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Transportation Committee 4-1-96 10:30 A.M. Administration Building Conference Room
108,651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Water Committee 4-1-96 1:30 P.M. Administration Building Conference Room
105, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
R A A R R A f R R R
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE(3) MINUTES.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
NOTE:THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON APRIL 9, 1996.
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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
C.l .APPROVE a traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Santa Rita Road, El
Sobrante area.
C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute Program
Supplement No. 43 to the County/State Master Agreement which provides $27,285 in State
funds for the widening of Olympic Boulevard, Walnut Creek area.
C.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute Program
Supplement No. 44 to the County/State Master Agreement which provides $3.3,476 in State
funds for the intersection improvements on Appian Way at Sobrante Avenue and Valley View
Road, El Sobrante area.
CA APPROVE Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the Contra Costa Water District for
the Vasco Road replacement project and AUTHORIZE the closure of a portion of Vasco
Road, East County area.
C.5 APPROVE plans and specifications and ADVERTISE for bids for the Delta Road bike land
and "A" Street sidewalk project, Knightsen area. [CDD-CP# 95-19] Site 1, and [CDD-CP#
96-3] Site 2. (Funding: Site 1: Transportation Development Act 79%, County road fund
21% and Site 2: CDBG funds 54%and County road funds 46%)
Engineering Services
C.6 SUB 7365: APPROVE exoneration of a Road Improvement Agreement for subdivision
developed by Kaufman& Broad, Oakley area.
C.7 MS 56-89: ACCEPT Completion of Improvements for minor subdivision developed by
Carolyn and William Richardson, Alamo area.
C.8 ROAD CLOSURE: GRANT permission to completely close a portion of Sunset Road for the
period April 8, 1996, through July 8, 1996, for the purpose of sewer installation for the main
trunk line of Garin Ranch subdivision, Brentwood area.
Special Districts & County Airports
C.9 APPROVE Amendment to License Agreement with the East Bay Regional Park District for
the extension of the Iron Horse Regional Trail in the Walnut Creek Channel, Concord area.
C.10 ACCEPT the status and expense report through the second quarter of fiscal year 1995-96 for
the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Danville area.
C.1 I ACCEPT the status and.expense report through the second quarter of fiscal year 1995-96 for
the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Danville area.
Statutory Actions -None
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Claims.-Collections & Litigation
C.12 DENY claims of S. Alexander, G. Bonds, M. Holmes, I.R.S.C. Inc., R. Merritt, Mount Diablo
Corporation, C. Nichols, D. Pinckert, C. Ross, USAA Casualty Insurance Company and
Waggs& Whiskers; DENY amended claim of R. Williams.
C.13 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter Linda Joyce Fite vs. Contra Costa County and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Medical Liability Trust Fund in the amount of$40,000.
Hearing Dates
C.14 ADOPT Resolution of Intention to purchase real property located at 1114 Court Street and
920 Mellus Street, Martinez, and FIX April 23, 1996, at 9:45 A.M., as the time for the public
hearing.
Honor&Proclamations
C.15 PROCLAIM April 1996, as the first annual Countywide "Increase the Peace and Violence
Prevention Month," as requested by the Contra Costa County Health Services Department and
the Contra Costa County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission.
C.16 ADOPT resolution promoting the month of April as "STD Awareness Month," as
recommended by the Health Services Director.
Ordinances-None
Appointments & Resignations
C.17 APPOINT Cheryle Bernard-Shaw to the Parent/Consumer position on the Blue Ribbon Task
Force on Child Abuse Issues, as recommended by the Task Force.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1995 - 1996 FY
C.18 General Services Fleet Operations (0063) Building and Grounds (0079): AUTHORIZE
$22,123 in revenues from accumulated depreciation and estimated salvage, transfer $10,000
from Buildings and Grounds (0079) to Fleet Operations (0063) and transfer appropriations
within Fleet Operations to replace two vehicles for grounds maintenance and custodial
services. Current maintenance costs exceed value of both existing vehicles.
C.19 Health Services (0450) General Services-Fleet Management 0063): AUTHORIZE a transfer
of appropriations in the amount of $8,234 from Health Services-Public Health to General
Services-Fleet Management for balance of agreed upon truck purchase obligation.
C.20 Social Service (0500) /General Services (0063): AUTHORIZE a transfer of appropriations in
the amount of$16,641 from Social Service to General Services for the purchase of passenger
cars.
C.21 Assessor (0016): AUTHORIZE an additional $1,017,218 in revenues from state property tax
administration funds and APPROPRIATE for new positions and contract services to improve
property,tax collections. (Program approved by the Board on February 6, 1996)
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App or priation Adjustments - 1995 - 1996 FY - Continued
C.22 Community Services Department 0588 : AUTHORIZE $40,000 in revenues from the City of
Richmond Community Development Block Grant Program for equipment purchase and
rehabilitation of the Child Nutrition Central Kitchen at 847B Brookside Drive, Richmond.
C.23 Community Services Department , 588 : AUTHORIZE a transfer of appropriations in the
amount of$650,594 to reflect a transfer of the Past County Head Start Program to a Grantee
Operated Program through June 30, 1996.
Legislation -None
Personnel Actions
C.24 ADD two Fingerprint Technician I positions in the Sheriffs Department. (Custody Alternative
Fees)
C.25 ESTABLISH the class of Cardiac Ultrasonographer on the salary schedule and RECLASSIFY
one Cardiology Technician II to the new class in the Health Services Department. (Budgeted)
C.26 ADD two 20/40 Licensed Vocational Nurse positions and CANCEL one vacant 40/40
Licensed Vocational Nurse position in the Health Services Department. (Cost Offset)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
with East Bay Community Foundation in the amount of$200,000 for the implementation of
the Healthy Neighborhoods Project for the period April 1, 1996,through September 30, 1997.
C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute and
submit to the State Department of Community Services and Development and Alcohol and
Drug Programs an application in the amount of $100,000 for 1996 Community Services
Block Grant Discretionary Funds and Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Grant to
implement the California Mentor Initiative for the period May 1, 1996, through April 30,
1997.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract
with the California Probation, Parole, Correctional Association to conduct a survey of national
alternative sanction model programs in the amount of$5,000 for the period March 1, 1996,
through June 30, 1996. (State Funds)
C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Development to execute a second
contract with Wagstaff and Associates in the amount of$231,696 for work on phase II of the
Cowell Ranch EIR Project. (Applicant Fees)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
• C.31 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute a HOME Project
Agreement to provide $50,000 in previously approved HOME funds to provide operating
support to Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond. (Grant Funds)
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director to execute contracts
with Mike Cheney, Maritime Engineering Consultant, in the amount of $30,000 (Channel
User Fees 70%, Water Agency 30%) for the Baldwin Ship Channel Project engineering
services through December 31, 1996, and with E. Del Smith, Lobbyist, in the amount of
$20,000 (Channel User Fees 100%) for the Baldwin Ship Channel advocacy services through
December 31, 1996.
C.33 AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Change Order No. 24 with
Centex Golden Construction Company for the Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project.
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Unilab Corporation with a payment limit of $220,000 for outside clinical laboratory
services through October 31, 1996. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract
amendment with Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc., (BAART)to decrease the
payment limit by $10,327 to reflect the fact that BAART is no longer providing HIV case
management services at the Richmond clinic. (Federal Funds)
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council, to execute a
Vocational Training Agreement with Aesclepion Massage Institute for training of individually
referred Job Training Partnership participants at certain fixed fees, and to execute additional
agreement amendments as necessary to comply with changes in State or Federal regulations.
(Federal Funds)
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, execute the following
contracts, awarded as a result of Request for Proposals for the Family Preservation and
Support services: (Federal Funds)
Agency Program Payment Limit
Center for Human Development N. Richmond Community Initiative $155,294
Pittsburg Pre-School Coor. Council Bay Point Family Preservation and'Support $155,294
Battered Women's Alternative Parkside Family Alliance $155,294
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an
interagency agreement with the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County with a payment
limit of $214,524 for provision of program staff and expenses for shelter maintenance and
repair for the County's Homeless Program through June 30, 1996. (Federal and County
Funds) (Consider with C.45)
Leases-None
Other Actions
C.39 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue the emergency action regarding repair of fire
damage at the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, Martinez, and at the Mt. Diablo Judicial
District Court facilities, 1950 Parkside Drive and 2970 Willow Pass Road, Concord.
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Other Actions - Continued
C.40 ACCEPT and REFER to the Finance Committee a report from the Public Works Director
recommending expanding the County General Drainage Maintenance Program.
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator and County Librarian to participate
in a joint city/county funded study of library services with a county share contractual amount
of$25,264.
C.42 ADOPT resolution recommended by the Risk Manager, fixing the amount of official bonds
for certain officers of Contra Costa County and self-insuring all official bonds.
C.43 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the monthly report on the Merrithew Hospital Replacement
Project prepared by the construction manager and the contract compliance consultant.
Mousing Authority
C.44 AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to implement the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing and Section Eight continuing resolution
setting minimum rents.
C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to execute an
Interagency Agreement with the Health Services Department in the amount of$214,524 for
provision of program staff and expenses for shelter maintenance and repair for the County's
homeless program through June 30, 1996. (Consider with C.38)
C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to execute a one-
year lease renewal with the El Pueblo Resident Council for the Council's continued use for the
premises at 62 and 64 Treatro Avenue, Pittsburg.
Redevelopment Agency
C.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to sign a contract with
Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) in an amount not to exceed $35,000
for administrative support for affordable housing projects for the North Richmond Project
area. (Redevelopment Funds)
Correspondence
C.48 LETTER from Regional Director, Region IX, and President and Chief Executive Officer,,
Northern California Community Services Council, Inc., encouraging support of the
Resolution on Regionwide Collaboration in Area-wide Economic and Community
Development Strategies. REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
Consent Items of Board Members
C.49 ADOPT resolution supporting a fourth intercity passenger train for the San Joaquin corridor,
as recommended by Supervisor Smith.
Information Items =None
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SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
TUESDAY, March 26, 1996, 8:30 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR March 26, 1996 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Richard Heyne, and Keith Fleming
(IEDA).
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees' Assoc., Local
No. 1; AFSCME 'Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assoc. (CNA); SEIU
and Social Services Union Local #535; C.C.C. Appraiser's Assn.; District
Attorneys Inspectors Assoc.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn. (DSA); United Prof.
Firefighters, Local 1230; Contra Costa Physicians Union; Western Council
of Engineers; and Teamsters Local 315.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (B)
OF SECTION 54956.9. POTENTIAL CASES:
1. § 54956.9, (b)(1) & (3)(A) - One involving disputed incidents of
supervisorial employment conditions.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9:
Number of potential cases - one.
HADFOTI\C L-S E S\MARC H-26.WP D
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 26, 1996
(Supervisor Rogers Absent)
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C. 17 DELETED; relisted to the April 2, 1996, Board meeting.
C.22 CORRECTED to read: Community Services Department
(0588) : AUTHORIZE $21, 132 in revenues from the City of
Richmond Community Development Block Grant Program for
equipment purchase and rehabilitation of the Child
Nutrition Central Kitchen at 847B Brookside Drive,
Richmond.
C.23 DELETED.
C.37 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Social Services Director,
or designee, to execute the following contracts awarded
as a result of Request for Proposals for the Family
Preservation and Support Services :
AGENCY PROGRAM PAYMENT LIMIT
Center for Human N. Richmond Community $155, 294
Development Initiative
Pittsburg Preschool Bay Pt. Family $155, 294
Coor. Council Preservation & Support
Battered Women' s Parkside Family Alliance $155, 294
Alternative
DESIGNATED Supervisor Torlakson to assist in mediation
between the County and any concerned community members
regarding the Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council
contract; and DIRECTED the Social Services Department
to include in the 3 and 6 month contract reviews an
evaluation of how well the community based
organizations have involved community members in their
process, as a condition of maintaining their
contracts. (AYES: 3, 4, 5, and 2; NOES : 3 voted no on the
Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council contract only;
ABSENT: 1; ABSTAIN: None)
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action taken.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.2 DELETED; to be relisted to the April 2, 1996, Board
meeting.
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D. 3 Public Comment:
(1) The Rev. Al Simmons, AMARCH, 2936 Linden Avenue,
Berkeley, commented on forms previously provided
regarding the statistics of Black children with Black
foster care providers and in group homes .
(2) Faye Crossley, AMARCH, 2919 Mullens Drive, Richmond,
commented on the placement of Black children with
foster care providers .
D. 4 REAFFIRMED the Board of Supervisors ' opposition to accept
shipments of spent nuclear fuel rods at the Naval Weapons
Station or anywhere within the Bay Area; AUTHORIZED letters
to Cities acknowledging their support, and urging them to
unite with the County in developing a legal plan to fight
the proposal; further AUTHORIZED letters to the Governor,
state legislators and federal delegation soliciting their
support, and requesting they convey the County's position;
also AUTHORIZED a letter to President Clinton relaying the
County' s concern regarding the federal policy surrounding
the proposed shipment.
D. 5 DENIED without prejudice, the appeal by John L. Baker,
(appellant and applicant) , and ,West/Flanigan/Silva,
(owners) , from the decision of the San Ramon Valley Regional
Planning Commission for a Land Use Permit, Danville Area.
(AYES: 2, 3, 4; NOES: None; ABSENT: 1, 5; ABSTAIN: None)
D. 6 CONTINUED to April 23, 1996, at 2 : 00 p.m. , the hearing on
the appeal of Homer and Lynn Bryant, (appellants) , from the
decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission
acting as the Board of Appeals on the request by Homer and
Lynn Bryant, (applicants and owners) , Walnut Creek area.
(AYES: 2, 3, 4; NOES:—None; ABSENT: 1, 5; ABSTAIN: None)
D.7 DIRECTED the release of the cash bond for improvements at
the Bettencourt Ranch, Subdivision 7280, at the request of
Dame' Construction.
(AYES: 2, 3, 4; NOES : None; ABSENT: 1, 5; ABSTAIN: None)
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