HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 04221997 - AGENDA JIM ROGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARK DeSAULNIER
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.UILKEMA
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR
3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DeSAULNIER AND
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)335-1900
5th DISTRICT
TUESDAY
APRIL 22, 1997
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105.
10:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom." — Bertrand Russell
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 4 -12) - Items removed from this section will
be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
10:05 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PROCLAIM the week of May 4-10, 1997, as "Be Kind to Animals Week" in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by the Animal Services Department.
P.2 DECLARE April 25, 1997, as "Children's and Family Services Providers' Day" in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
P.3 PRESENTATION by the Executive Director of the Contra Costa Child Care Council on the
impact of welfare reform on child care programs.
10:25 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.2 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee
regarding the implementation of Welfare Reform Redesign in Contra Costa County.
SD.3 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee
regarding the Social Service Department working with the International Institute of the East
Bay to assist legal aliens in citizenship procedures.
11:00 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.1 CONSIDER the Transportation Committee report on State Toll Bridge Revenues.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
D.2 CONSIDER the Transportation Committee report on the proposed FY 1998 budget and
increases in annual dues for the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
(WCCTAC).
11:30 A.M.
D.3 A. CONSIDER amending the Board's 1997 Legislative Program in order to sponsor an
amendment which would provide the County Health Officer with subpoena powers relating to
a release or threatened release of a hazardous material; and
B. CONSIDER declaring the intent of the Board of Supervisors to subpoena Tosco
employees to testify in public session concerning the issues which the County Health Officer
has been refused testimony on by Tosco; alternately, if subpoena power is not legally
appropriate, DIRECT staff to present other options for the Board's consideration, as
recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
12:15 P.M.
DA CONSIDER a status report from the Health Services Director and Mental Health Director
regarding the progress of East Bay Hospital in implementing the Plan of Correction set forth
by the Mental Health Director.
1:00 P.M.
Closed Session
2:00 P.M.
D.5 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.6 HEARING on the abandoned vehicle abatement appeal of Elizabeth Casey Sawyer, Walnut
Creek area. (Continued from March 11, 1997)
2:30 P.M.
D.7 HEARING on the proposed abatements of nuisances at 724 Port Street and 728 Port Street,
Crockett; Florence Hurley, owner.
2:45 P.M.
D.8 CONSIDER recommendations of the Finance Committee on a grant writer for the County.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
3:00 P.M.
D.9 HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
requests of Braddock & Logan Services (Applicant), and Stephen White (Owner, Trustee) to
rezone approximately 2.6 acres of land from R-10, Single Family Residential to P-1, Planned
Unit District, and a request for a variance to allow the application of Planned Unit District
zoning for a proposed residential development on an area that is less than 5 acres (County File
RZ #3042-96); and for Preliminary and Final Development Plan approval for 12 single family
residential lots (County File DP #3023-96), in the Walnut Creek/Saranap area; and
Appeal of Braddock & Logan Services (Appellant and Applicant), and Stephen White
(Appellant, Owner and Trustee) from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning
Commission on the application to rezone approximately 2.6 acres of land from R-10, Single
Family Residential to P-1, Planned Unit District, and a request for a variance to allow the
application of Planned Unit District zoning for a proposed residential development on an area
that is less than five acres (County File RZ #3042-96); and for Preliminary and Final
Development Plan approval for 12 single family residential lots (County File DP #3023-96), in
the Walnut Creek/Saranap area; and
Appeal of Carl and Ellen Hutchins, Jr., Robert W. and Donna Stevens, and George and
Bernadette Katsulares, (Appellants), from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning
Commission on the application to rezone approximately 2.6 acres of land from R-10, Single
Family Residential to P-1, Planned Unit District, and a request for a variance to allow the
application of Planned Unit District zoning for a proposed residential development on an area
that is less than 5 acres (County File RZ #3042-96); and for Preliminary and Final
Development Plan approval for 12 single family residential lots (County File DP #3023-96), in
the Walnut Creek/Saranap area.
Adjourn to the Wednesday, April 23, 1997, meeting with the
Countywide Youth Commission, 6:30 P.M., at the
Pleasant Hill Adult Education Center,
3100 Oak Park Boulevard, Room 114, Pleasant Hill, California
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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 (510) 335-1900; TDD (510) 335-1915. 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) 335-1900, 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 D. Gerber) -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 J. Canciamilla and G. B. Uilkema) - 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 J. Rogers and D. Gerber) - meets on the third Tuesday of the
month at 8:30 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and J. Canciamilla) - meets on the first and third
Monday of each month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Please contact the Community Development Department at 335-1240 to confirm date, time and place.
The Water Committee (Supervisors G. B. Uilkema and J. Canciamilla) - 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.
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted: (See above for
time and place of meetings)
Family and Human Services Committee 04-28-1997 9:00 A.M. See above
Finance Committee 05-05-1997 9:00 A.M. See above
Transportation Committee 05-05-1997 10:30 A.M. See above
Water Committee 05-05-1997 1:30 P.M. See above
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.
THE BOARD WILL NOT MEET ON APRIL 29, 1997 .
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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.1 APPROVE consulting services agreement for environmental services on various projects,
Countywide.
C.2 APPROVE a traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Olympic Boulevard, Walnut
Creek area.
C.3 APPROVE plans and specifications and ADVERTISE for bids for the Buchanan Road overlay
project, Antioch area. [CDD-CP# 96-43] (Funding: 85% federal and 15% local road funds)
CA APPROVE conveyance of surplus property no longer needed for highway purposes to Jorgen
and Kristine Clausen in exchange for property rights required for the replacement of the
Highland Road bridge, San Ramon area.
C.5 APPROVE sale and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an Option to
Purchase Agreement and Grant Deed to Robert H. Kilmartin, Trustee, et al, for surplus
property at the northeast corner of Livorna Heights Road and Livorna Road for $151,500,
Alamo area.
C.6 ACCEPT the completed contract with Richard A. Heaps, Electrical Contractor, Inc., for the
San Pablo Avenue and Shamrock Drive path and signal modification project, San Pablo-Pinole
area.
C.7 AWARD a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., who
has also met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business Enterprise
(MBE/WBE) Contract Compliance Program, for the LaColina Road reconstruction project, El
Sobrante area.
Engineering Services
C.8 SUB 7909: APPROVE Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed
by Centex Homes, a Nevada General Partnership, Byron area.
C.9 SUB 7881: APPROVE Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed
by Centex Homes, a Nevada General Partnership, Byron area.
C.10 SUB 7449: ACCEPT completion of Warranty Period, Release of Cash Deposit for Faithful
Performance, and Reimbursement of Public Works Department expenses for subdivision being
developed by Walnut Oak Development, Walnut Creek area.
C.11 MS 34-89: ACCEPT completion of Improvements, Release of Cash Deposit for Faithful
Performance, and reimbursement of Public Works Department expenses for minor subdivision
being developed by Harry Strahl, Walnut Creek area.
Special Districts & Coun1y Airports
C.12 APPROVE contract with BSI Consultants, Inc., for provision of assessment engineering
services for Countywide Landscape Program, Assessment District No. 1979-3 (LL-2) for fiscal
year 1997-98, Countywide. (Funding: 100% LL-2)
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Special Districts & County Airports - Continued
C.13 AUTHORIZE initiation of an annual assessment proceeding in the Bay Point community for
landscape assessments pursuant to Proposition 218, Bay Point area.
C.14 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Contra Costa County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, to execute an amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
with McGill, Martin Self, Inc., for the Pine Creek detention basin surplus property, Walnut
Creek area.
C.15 ACCEPT the Federal Aviation Administration grant for $225,000 for Contra Costa County-
Byron Airport, Byron area.
Statutory Actions -None
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.16 DENY claims of G. & G. Acevedo, et al; R. Bosch; R. Chapman; T. & D. Hamilton; T.
Hampton; C. Mixon; E. Sabah; H. Snavely; and E. Turner.
Hearing Dates
C.17 ACCEPT the engineer's report for street light changes and FIX June 10, 1997, at 10:30 A.M.
for a public hearing to consider ballots submitted in compliance with Proposition 218 for the
proposed assessment for Subdivision 7456, Alamo area.
Honors & Proclamations
C.18 ADOPT resolution acknowledging the outstanding service provided by the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program of Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
Ordinances
C.19 INTRODUCE Ordinance to make Government Code Section 68546, which provides for
additional compensation for clerks of the Municipal Courts who act as Courtroom Clerks of
the Superior Court, effective in Contra Costa County; WAIVE reading, and FIX May 6, 1997,
for adoption.
Appointments & Resignations
C.20 REAPPOINT Doreen Pam Steneberg to the Developmental Disabilities Area Board V, as
recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
C.21 APPOINT Janet Cenicola, Kareen Morgan, Glenda Fong Pacha, Dena Strang, and Desiree
Vaelei to the Child Care Task Force, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
C.22 APPOINT Supervisor Rogers as a temporary substitute for Supervisor DeSaulnier on the
CSAC Government Finance & Operations Committee and for Supervisor Gerber on the CSAC
Housing, Land Use & Transportation Committee and the CSAC Health & Human Services
Committee.
C.23 REAPPOINT Susan Petersen, Catherine Giacalone, Joyce Marolt, Lillie Woods, Donna Daly,
Shawn Guinn, Joan Means, Donna Patterson, Cathy Roof, D. D. Carson, Sharon Krinard,
Karen Lassell, Anne Fincke, Kate Ertz-Berger, Wilda Davisson, Patricia Nash, Virginia
Richardson, and Janet Tompkins to the Child Care Task Force, and take related actions, as
recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
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Appointments & Resignations - Continued
C.24 REAPPOINT J. Phillip Day, Stephen Herrick, and Kathy Leighton to the Byron Municipal
Advisory Council (MAC), as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.25 REAPPOINT Roy Gursky to the East Diablo Fire Commission, as recommended by
Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.26 APPOINT Sharon Marsh and Wallace (Wally) Partridge to the Byron Municipal Advisory
Council (MAC), as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.27 REAPPOINT Ralph Draudson to the Bethel Island Fire Commission, as recommended by
Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.28 ACCEPT the resignation of Janine Puhger from the M-16 Citizens Advisory Committee and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as
recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
C.29 APPOINT Scott W. Gordon to the Arts and Culture Commission, as recommended by
Supervisor Uilkema.
C.30 APPOINT Lee R. Netzer to the Family and Children's Services Advisory Committee, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.31 ACCEPT the resignation of Oscar Bobrow from the Human Relations Commission, DIRECT
the Clerk to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, and REFER the vacancy to the
Internal Operations Committee.
C.32 APPOINT alternate Leo Burton to a representative seat and Beverly Murray as an alternate on
the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
C.33 REAPPOINT Paul Harper to the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), as
recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.34 APPOINT Lenny Byer to the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), as recommended by
Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.35 REAPPOINT Aaron Meadow, Enrico Cinquini, and Spencer (Bill) Hough to the Oakley
Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.36 REAPPOINT Robert Cameron to the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), as
recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1996 - 1997 FY
C.37 Public Works - Land Development (0461): AUTHORIZE $532,000 in additional revenues
from the County Transportation Authority and APPROPRIATE for condemnation and land
acquisition for the Bailey Road/Highway 4 interchange project.
C.38 Public Works (0650): AUTHORIZE $5,850 in insurance settlement proceeds and
APPROPRIATE to purchase a replacement vehicle.
C.39 Public Works - Special Districts (CSAP-P-I): AUTHORIZE an additional $15,770 in
donations from the Crockett Community Foundation and APPROPRIATE to the Crockett
Community Center for new chairs and tables.
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Legislation
Bill No. Subject Position
C.40 AB768 (Gallegos Stabilizes the payments made by counties for SUPPORT
&Perata) the disproportionate share hospital program.
C.41 AB 1342 Allows a redevelopment agency to extend OPPOSE
(Napolitano) certain time limits regarding a project
without additional outside review or
comment.
C.42 SB80 (Kopp) Allows a properly trained animal control SUPPORT
worker to obtain sodium pentobarbital to
perform euthanasia on animals without going
through a veterinarian.
C.43 AB599 (Prenter) Declares the intent of the Legislature to SUPPORT
appropriate $21 million each fiscal year for
the next 25 years to be divided among 19
named forensic laboratories, including Contra
Costa County's.
Personnel Actions
C.44 ADD one Network Administrator, two Senior Departmental Systems Specialists, and one
Departmental Computer Systems Technician positions; and CANCEL one Network
Analyst I-Project position and one Departmental Systems Specialist II-Project position in
the Social Service Department.
C.45 ADD one Deputy Sheriff position in the Sheriffs Office. (State Funds)
C.46 ESTABLISH the class of Treasurer's Accounting Officer on the salary schedule and
RECLASSIFY one Accountant III position in the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.
C.47 ADD one Administrative Services Assistant III position in the Health Services Department.
(Cost Savings)
C.48 RECLASSIFY one Clerk-Lead Specialist Level position to Clerical Supervisor in the Health
Services Department. (Fee Revenues)
C.49 TRANSFER one Health Education Specialist-Project position to Health Education
Specialist; ESTABLISH the class of Perinatal Substance Abuse Coordinator on the salary
schedule and TRANSFER Perinatal Substance Abuse Coordinator-Project position to the
new class; and ABANDON the class of Perinatal Substance Abuse Coordinator-Project in
the Health Services Department. (In Accordance with Board Policy on Project Positions)
C.50 ESTABLISH the class of Born Free Clinic Coordinator on the salary schedule and ADD
one 40/40 position; CANCEL Born Free Clinical Services Coordinator-Project position and
ABANDON the class; ESTABLISH the class of Born Free Program Supervisor on the
salary schedule and ADD one 40/40 position; and CANCEL vacant Public Health Program
Specialist I-Project position in the Health Services Department. (In Accordance with Board
Policy on Project Positions)
C.51 RECLASSIFY two Account Clerk-Advanced Level positions to the class of Accounting
Technician in the Health Services Department. (Patient Revenues)
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Personnel Actions - Continued
C.52 ADD one 40/40 Secretary-Advanced Level position in the Health Services Department.
(Reduction of Temporary Salary Costs)
C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Human Resources to execute a contract
agreement with Vision Service Plan for video display terminal eye examinations through
December 31, 1998.
C.54 RECLASSIFY one Clerical Supervisor position to Office Manager in the Library. (Savings
Offset)
C.55 ADOPT resolution to grant informal recognition to the Oakley/Knightsen Firefighter's
Association.
C.56 ADOPT resolution amending Resolution 93/710 to provide a per diem differential for
Municipal Court clerks acting as Superior Court clerks
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies
for receipt of funds and/or services:
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to submit a
grant application to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for
Children and Families in the amount of $10,923 for training and technical assistance for
parent policy council members and staff for the period April 15, 1997, through December
31, 1997.
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA) Job Training Plan Modification requesting authorization to expend
Title IIA ($1,486,329), Title IIB ($1,579,997), Title IIC ($472,940), Title III ($1,687,214)
and Title IIA 5%/Older Worker($110,743) funds and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director,
Private Industry Council (PIC), to make non-substantive changes as required by the State's
Job Training Partnership Division/Employment Development Department for the
period July 1, 1997, through June 30, 1998. (No County Match)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a letter of
transmittal to the California Department of Aging for the Contra Costa County Area
Agency on Aging Four Year Plan in the approximate amount of $2,340,954 to provide
service for older residents of the County through 2001. ($89,000 County Match)
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC), to
execute a grant with Work/Family Directions, Inc., for up to $90,000 to fund a summer
community service program for middle school age children through September 30, 1998.
(No County Match)
C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Sonoma Managed Care Partnership HealthPlan in the amount of$25,000 to
provide after hours Advice Nurse Services to Sonoma HealthPlan members
through June 30, 1997.
C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with the State of California, Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board, to continue
participation in the Health Insurance Program of California for the period July 1, 1997,
through June 30, 1999.
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to sign agreements
with certain public agencies for the provision of production services by CCTV for fees
previously established by the Board.
C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept
State Library funding in the amount of$25,000 for the period July 1, 1997, through June
30, 1998, to maintain and increase the literacy activities for adult literacy parents and their
young children throughout Contra Costa County.
C.65 ADOPT a resolution authorizing the County Probation Officer to apply for up to $250,000
in funds from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the period February 1, 1997,
through January 31, 1998, to provide services to selected high risk youth and their families.
(This action replaces a similar action taken by the Board on November 5, 1996.)
C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Contra Costa County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, to submit an application to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board for a fiscal year 1997/2000 used oil recycling block grant on behalf of
the County's Clean Water Program, Countywide.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following parties as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.67 ACCEPT completed contract for Bay Point Gateway Landscaping, Willow Pass Road and
Port Chicago Highway, Bay Point.
C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Services Manager to execute a contract with
American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) for interlata, intrastate, and interstate
telephone service for County departments for the period May 1, 1997, to April 30, 1998.
C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to carry
forward the unexpended balance of project agreement for job training and placement in the
North Richmond community and to execute a contract amendment increasing the spending
limit of the project agreement by $42,397.
C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Sheryl Walton to increase the contract payment limit by $14,559
for extended consultation and technical assistance regarding the Healthy Neighborhoods
Project through June 30, 1997. (Foundation Funding)
C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with STAT Nursing Services to increase the contract payment limit by
$105,000 for in-home attendant care to the County's AIDS and ARC patients through June
30, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with the Abaris Group to increase the contract payment limit by
$21,852 to allow continuation of services to implement two model programs and provide
initial model evaluation of the Poison Control Alternatives Project as extended through
August 31, 1997. (State Funds)
C.73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Herrick Hospital to provide an additional level of services
(Inpatient Psychiatric Service for non-Medi-Cal individuals) with no change in the original
contract limit.
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Seneca Residential and Day Treatment Center for Children to
provide an additional level of service (mental health services to adolescents between the
ages of 13 and 18) with no change in the contract payment limit.
C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc., in the amount of$110,000 for respiratory
therapist registry services through January 31, 1998. (Enterprise I Budget; Third Party
Revenues)
C.76 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Tracey Rattray in the amount of$38,900 to provide consultation and technical
assistance with regard to the Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board through
February 28, 1998. (28.6% State; 71.4% County)
C.77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with David H. C. Raphael, M. D., (Specialty: General Surgery) to
increase the payment limit for on-call services by $3,600 and allow continuation of services
through July 31, 1999. (Third Party Revenues)
C.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a
Mental Health Specialist Contract with Stephen Dossick, M.D., (Specialty: Psychiatry) to
provide temporary psychiatric services as required by the Jail Medical Services section
through March 31, 1998. (Third Party Revenues)
C.79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an
Emergency Residential Care Placement Agreement with Willie Hardaway dba Hardaway
Family Care home to provide emergency residential care to mentally disturbed adults who
are potentially eligible for SSI/SSP with a maximum payment of$694 per client per month
and a maximum payment of $92 per month for incidental and personal needs through
December 31, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an
Emergency Residential Care Placement Agreement with Winnie Harrison dba Harrimon
House to provide emergency residential care to mentally disturbed adults who are
potentially eligible for SSI/SSP with a maximum payment of$694 per client per month and
a maximum payment of$92 per month for incidental and personal needs through December
31, 1997. (Federal Funds)
C.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC), to
execute a contract with the Contra Costa County Office of Education in the amount of
$39,700 to operate a summer community service program for middle school students
through September 30, 1998. (Grant Funded)
C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement
with Ryno Imaging System, Inc., to provide LAN/WAN Technical Support
from April 22, 1997, through June 30, 1997.
Leases -None
Other Actions
C.83 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the monthly report on the Merrithew Hospital replacement
Project prepared by the construction manager and the contract compliance consultant.
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Other Actions - Continued
C.84 AMEND the report of the Internal Operations Committee on the funding request from
Advocates for Bird Conservation approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 14, 1996,
to include authorization for a second year grant in the amount of$10,000 for the 1996-97
fiscal year.
C.85 APPROVE refund of overpayment of transfer taxes and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-
Controller to issue warrants in the amounts and to the parties listed.
C.86 APPROVE plans and specifications for Oak Grove Park, White Oak Court, Oakley, for Oak
Grove Neighborhood Association, and DIRECT the Clerk to advertise for bids to be
received on May 22, 1997. (Funded by Countywide Landscape District LL2, Zone 23)
C.87 APPROVE the Transportation Committee report on the adoption of a revised County
Transportation Systems Management(TSM) ordinance.
C.88 ADOPT resolution requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District to adopt a parcel assessment for the Clean Water Program of$16.20
per equivalent runoff unit in the unincorporated area of the County for Fiscal Year 1997-98.
C.89 ADOPT resolution and APPROVE recommendations for the issuance and sale of the 1997-
98 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.
C.90 RECEIVE the Contra Costa County HIV/AIDS Housing Plan, identifying priorities and
strategies to address affordable housing needs of low income persons living the HIV/AIDS
in Contra Costa County.
C.91 ACCEPT the Auditor-Controller's February Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
(SLESF) activity report.
C.92 APPROVE and ADOPT property tax transfer resolution for the O'Hara/Neroly Boundary
Reorganization (LAFC 97-6).
C.93 APPROVE medical care providers recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan Quality
Council on March 28, 1997.
C.94 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign letters to the
County's State and Federal legislative delegations expressing concerns about the
administration of disaster assistance programs, particularly the application of eligibility
requirements and proposed changes in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
regulations which would result in shifting more of the cost of disaster recovery to local
governments.
C.95 APPROVE the recommendation of the Finance Committee on the feasibility of assuming
fire service responsibilities from the City of Pinole.
C.96 APPROVE the recommendation of the Water Committee authorizing the Director of the
Community Development Department to execute a County contract with Mike Cheney,
Maritime Engineering Consultant, for up to $35,000 for 1997; AUTHORIZE $15,000 of
Water Agency funds to be added to the County contract with Mike Cheney to cover project
duties requested by the County; and AUTHORIZE the Director of the Community
Development Department to execute a County contract with E. Del Smith, Lobbyist, for
$20,000 for 1997.
C.97 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee regarding
the availability of emergency medical care to residents of Contra Costa County.
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Housing Authority
C.98 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit
an application for participation in the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's (HUD) Public Housing/Section 8 Moving to Work demonstration program,
and to execute all forms necessary in this endeavor, as recommended by the Advisory
Housing Commission.
Redevelopment Agency
C.99 ACCEPT a Community Development Department study entitled "Neighborhood
Revitalization Techniques" and REFER it to each redevelopment advisory committee for
consideration in future strategic planning.
Correspondence
C.100 LETTER from President, Board of Directors, East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD), transmitting Resolution No. 33038-97 adopted by the Board of Directors
opposing the extension of water service to the Tassajara Project. REFER TO DIRECTOR,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
C.101 LETTER from President, Board of Commissioners, Orinda Fire Protection District,
requesting the Board to authorize Fire Chief Allen Little to participate in discussions for
contractual arrangement with the County and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District (Con Fire)to provide services to the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District during
the six-month transitional period following the fire district merger election. REFER TO
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND CHIEF, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
C.102 LETTER from Thomas R. Adams, the law firm of Adams & Broadwell, advising that after
serious consideration CBE, the Sierra Club, and the Building Trades will not stipulate to a
further suspension of the operation of the Good Neighbor Ordinance. ACKNOWLEDGE
RECEIPT
Consent Items of Board Members -None
Information Items -None
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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, April 22, 1997
CALLED TO ORDER and ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action taken.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.94 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign
letters to the County's State and Federal legislative delegations expressing
concerns about the administration of disaster assistance programs,
particularly the application of eligibility requirements and proposed
changes in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations
which would result in shifting more of the disaster cost recovery to local
governments; and DIRECTED staff to forward copies of these documents
and letters to the Mayors' Conference.
C.96 CORRECTED to read: APPROVE the recommendation of the Water
Committee authorizing the Director of the Community Development
Department to execute a County contract with Mike Cheney, Maritime
Engineering Consultant, for up to $30,000 for 1997; AUTHORIZE
$15,000 of Water Agency funds to be added to the County contract with
Mike Cheney to cover project duties requested by the County; and
AUTHORIZE the Director of the Community Development Department to
execute a County contract with E. Del Smith, Lobbyist, for $20,000 for
1997.
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
P.3 ACCEPTED presentation and recommendations submitted by the
Executive Director of the Contra Costa Child Care Council on the impact
of welfare reform on child care programs; and REFERRED the documents
submitted by the Council to the Family and Human Services Committee.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 APPROVED the recommendations of the Family and Human Services
Committee regarding the implementation of Welfare Reform Redesign in
Contra Costa County; and REFERRED the position paper submitted by
the Executive Director, Contra Costa Child Care Council, to the Social
Services Director for review and subsequent report to the Board on the
impact of welfare reform on child care issues.
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Summary Continued
SD.3 APPROVED the recommendations of the Family and Human Services
Committee regarding the provision of citizenship services to legal aliens;
and REFERRED the comments of Kagey Dorosz, West County Senior
Coalition, relative to outreach to the elderly and disabled to the Social
Services Director for report to the Family and Human Services
Committee.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 APPROVED the recommendations of the Transportation Committee on
State Toll Bridge revenues.
D.2 APPROVED the recommendations of the Transportation Committee on
proposed Fiscal Year 1998 Budget and increase in annual dues for the
West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC).
D.3 A. DEFERRED action on amending the Board's 1997 Legislative
Program in order to sponsor an amendment which would provide the
County Health Officer with subpoena powers relating to a release or
threatened release of a hazardous material; and
B. DECLARED INTENT of the Board of Supervisors to subpoena
refinery and chemical plant employees concerning questions relating to the
root cause of refinery and chemical plant accidents when the County
Health Officer has been refused such testimony, and DIRECTED staff to
present other options for the Board's consideration regarding testimony
that can be presented directly to the County Health Officer and staff in
private in order to provide the best possible environment for full
disclosure; and DIRECTED staff to provide a report to the Board of
Supervisors within 30 days on the progress of a broader approach on the
issue.
D.5 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following person(s) addressed the Board of
Supervisors:
Randy Livingston, Plant Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
(PG&E), provided the Board members with an update on the steam
release from their Pittsburg Unit 5 boiler and the ongoing imvestigation
and the clean-up efforts. Mr. Livingston stated that PG&E has established
an Emergency Hotline phone number (510) 427-DLTA for any questions
or concerns the public may have.
John Cullen, Department of Social Services Director, 40 Douglas Drive,
Martinez, noted the outstanding efforts that Volunteer Services, Inc. has
made on behalf of County residents.
Ed Walters, Volunteer Services, Inc., invited people to see the play "Lost
In Yonkers", a fundraising event.
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Summary Continued.
D.6 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Sheriff to proceed with the
enforcement of County Ordinance 95-2 on the appeal of the Abandoned
Vehicle Abatement at 1265 Juanita Drive, Walnut Creek; Elizabeth Casey
Sawyer, owner.
D.7 NO ACTION TAKEN on the hearing on the proposed abatements of
nuisances at 724 Port Street and 728 Port Street, Crockett; Florence
Hurley, owner.
D.9 CONTINUED to May 20, 1997, at 6:00 p.m., the hearing on the
recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
requests by Braddock & Logan Services (Applicant), and Stephen White
(Applicant, Owner and Trustee) to rezone approximately 2.6 acres of land
from R-10, Single Family Residential to P-1, Planned Unit District, and a
request for variance permit approval to allow the application of Planned
Unit District zoning for a proposed residential development on an area
that is less than 5 acres (County File #RZ 3042-96); and for Preliminary
and Final Development Plan (County File #DP 3023-96); and for approval
for 12 single family residential lots (County File #SD 8021-96), in the
Walnut Creek/Saranap area;
Appeal by Braddock & Logan Services (Appellant and Applicant), and
Stephen White (Appellant, Applicant, Owner and Trustee) from the
decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
application by Braddock & Logan Services (Applicant), and Stephen
White (Applicant, Owner and Trustee) for approval for 12 single family
residential lots (County File #SD 8021-96), in the Walnut Creek/Saranap
area, and,
Appeal by Carl and Ellen Hutchins, Jr., Robert W. and Donna Stevens,
and George and Bernadette Katsuleres, (Appellants), from the decision of
the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the application by
Braddock & Logan Services (Applicant and Appellant), and Stephen
White (Appellant, Applicant, Owner and Trustee) for approval for 12
single family residential lots (County File #SD 8021-96), in the Walnut
Creek/Saranap area.
URGENCY ITEM: The Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to
consider this matter as an exception to the Better Government Ordinance.
U.1 ADOPTED resolution honoring Dow Chemical Company on the occasion
of their 100th Anniversary and encouraging families to celebrate with
Dow at a Community-wide Environmental Faire to be held on May 3,
1997.
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JIM ROGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARK DsSAULNIER
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.UILKEMA
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR
3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK DeSAULNIER AND
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)335-1900
5th DISTRICT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
APRIL 22, 1997
3 :30 P.M.
CONSENT ITEMS OF BOARD MEMBERS
C. 103 CONSIDER endorsement of a letter to all Alameda and
Contra Costa Health Care providers requesting a
voluntary 90 day moratorium on changes to emergency
room and intensive care facilities, as requested by
Supervisor Gerber.
Posted: April 18, 1997
(I IA6.4 op. ,
Ann erve li, De u y Clerk
JIM ROGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOAR. JF SuPERVISORS MARK DOSAULNIER
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.UILKEMA AND FOR
2nd DISTRICT
DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR
3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
MARK D*SAULNIER AND
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,851 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)335.1900
5th DISTRICT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
APRIL 22, 2997
3:00 P.M.
D.9 To be considered with the item as listed on the agenda:
Hearing to consider appeals by Braddock & Logan Services
(appellant and applicant) and Stephen White (appellant,
owner and trustee) and by Carl and Ellen Hutchins, Jr. ,
Robert W. and Donna Stevens, and George and Bernadette
Katsulares (appellants) from the decision of the Contra
Costa County Planning Commission on the application by
Braddock & Logan Services (applicant) and Stephen White
(owner and trustee) for approval of a vesting tentative map
for Subdivision 8021 for 12 lots on 2 . 6 acres of land in the
Walnut Creek/Saranap area.
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, April 22, 1997, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR April 22, 1997 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito and Keith Fleming (IEDA).
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees' Assoc., Local
No. 1; AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assoc. (CNA); Social
Services Union SEIU Local #535; C.C.C. Appraiser's Assn.; District
Attorneys Investigators Assoc.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn. (DSA); United Prof.
Firefighters, Local 1230; Physicians' & Dentists' Organization of Contra
Costa; Western Council of Engineers; and Teamsters Local 315.
B. EXISTING LITIGATION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(LITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED. V. 54 A .
CASES:
1. Angelica Castro v. Contra Costa County, et al., Solano Co. Sup. Ct.
No. 1-007369
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
1. Consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Section 54956.9: Number of potential cases - One
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
State of California }
County of Contra Costa }
I
C. S. Turner , hereby declare that I
an a citizen of the United States of America, over the age of
le years; that acting for the Sward of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa I posted on
April 17 , 19_, at 651 Pine Street ,
Lobby, Kartinez, California, an agenda for the regular
meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra
Costa to be held on April 22 , 19_, a
copy of which is attached hereto.
MATED: April 17, 1997
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Deputy Clerk