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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. 1 (03-26-1996) 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.) 3 (03-26-1996) 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. i (03-26-1996) 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 4 (03-26-1996) 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) 5 (03-26-1996) 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) 6 (03-26-1996) 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. 7 (03-26-1996) 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 8 (03-26-1996) j 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. 1 (03-26-1996 - Sum) 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) 2 (03-26-1996 - Sum)