HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 05201997 - CCC ' CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JIM RWERS MARK DOSAULNIER
1St DISIPRItT 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 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
MAY 20, 1997
12:00 P.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105.
1:00 P.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought- "Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting
a few drops on yourself." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 5 - 13) - Items removed from this section
will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
1:05 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 RECOGNIZE the Making Waves Foundation Educational Program for the success of its
graduating high school seniors in gaining college admission, as recommended by Supervisor
Rogers.
P.2 PROCLAIM the week of May 25-31, 1997, as "Elder Abuse Prevention Week" in Contra
Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
1:20 P.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 report from the Water Committee on the recommendation for a Board of
Supervisors' meeting with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Board of
Directors on relevant water issues.
SD.3 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a
contract with Macias, Gini & Company, LLP, in the amount of$382,850 for financial auditing
services for the period June 1, 1997,through May 31, 2000.
1:45 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 CONSIDER report from the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights & Measures on
departmental performance.
D.2 CONSIDER report from the Acting Animal Services Director on departmental performance.
D.3 HEARING to consider the recommendation of the West Contra Costa Transportation
Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) on the adoption of an ordinance providing for the
transportation impact mitigation fee. (Continued from April 15, 1997) (Staff recommends
continuing this hearing to June 17, 1997, 2 p.m.)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
2:00 P.M.
DA Workshop with the Equal Opportunity Employment Advisory Council
2:30 P.M.
D.5 A. CONSIDER accepting the report from the Community Development Director on the
current status of the Household Hazardous Waste Program operated by the County Health
Services Department, and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director to require
payment from the applicable Solid Waste Haulers and allow reimbursement from the rate
payers as a pass-through expense at each hauler's next rate setting.
B. CONSIDER approving the initiation of Franchise Fees in the areas served by Garaventa
Enterprises and Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal as allowed by their Franchise Agreements
with the County, effective June 1, 1997, and allocating funds to the Solid Waste Programs for
the unincorporated County.
C. CONSIDER recommendations to approve and authorize the Community Development
Director to execute a contract with NewPoint Group in the amount of$29,980 to review and
modify the solid waste rate setting methodology, and assess existing rates for the
unincorporated area served by Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS).
D. CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Community Development Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with NewPoint Group for an amount not to exceed $25,000 to
develop a solid waste collection rate setting process and methodology manual.
3:00 P.M.
D.6 A. HEARING to consider adoption of Final Engineer's Report and approval of annual sewer
service charges for Sanitation District No. 5, Port Costa area, and Sanitation District No. 6,
Martinez area; and
B. HEARING to consider adoption of Final Engineer's Report and approval of annual sewer
and water service charges for Sanitation and Water District No. 19, Discovery Bay area; and
C. HEARING to consider adoption of Final Engineer's Report and approval of.annual service
charges for County Service Areas M-26, M-27, and M-28, Bethel Island area.
D.7 CONSIDER directing County Counsel to report on the authority of the Board of Supervisors
regarding oil company gasoline zoned price fixing, as requested by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
D.8 CONSIDER the report from the County Administrator and Health Services Director on the
use of an outside expert to advise the County on the existing written process and procedures
for dealing with oil refineries and future steps which might be taken in this regard.
3:30 P.M.
D.9 HEARING on proposed revision to the fee schedule for the Animal Services Department.
D.10 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee
on various elements of the Community Services Department's programs.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
3:50 P.M.
D.I I CONSIDER preliminary report from the Clerk-Recorder on the status of elections fees and a
five-year Master Plan for facilities and capital.
4:45 P.M.
D.12 CONSIDER report from the County Administrator and Health Services Director on the status
of the construction of the Hospital Replacement Project, and the name of the new facility; also
acknowledge receipt of the monthly report from the construction manager and contract
compliance consultant.
5:00 P.M.
D.13 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Health Services Director on the
establishment of an air sampling pilot project or "Bucket Brigade", as requested by the Board
of Supervisors on November 19, 1996.
D.14 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Health Services Director on the
establishment of an ombudsman position regarding hazardous materials issues, as requested
by the Board of Supervisors on November 19, 1996.
D.15 CONSIDER sponsoring an amendment to AB 1190 (Torlakson) which is consistent with the
Board's discussion on April 22, 1997, regarding the use of the Board's subpoena powers to
obtain information about the root cause of accidents at oil refineries and chemical plants.
6:00 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and. take action on the following
items:
D.16 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.17 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 (This item continued on Page 4)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
D.17 Appeal of Carl and Ellen Hutchins, Jr., Robert W. and Donna Stevens, and George and
Cont. 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. (Hearing continued from April 22, 1997)
Adjourn to the Contra Costa Chambers of Commerce Legislative Conference
Friday, May 23, 1997, 9:00 A.M., at the
Martinez Yacht Club, 111 Tarantino Drive, Martinez, California
Adjourn to the Board of Supervisors' Bus Tour of District III
Thursday, May 29, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
Park Place Community Center, Civic Park
1395 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, California
Adjourn in honor of the memory of Reverend Ludie E. Heard
Former Pastor of the Zion Hill Missionary Church,Richmond, California
as recommended by Supervisor Rogers
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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) 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 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 the 10th Floor Conference Room, 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)
Finance Committee 06-02-1997 9:00 A.M. See above
Transportation Committee 06-02-1997 10:30 A.M. See above
Water Committee 06-02-1997 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 MAY 27 , 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 the Sixth Amendment to the Joint Powers agreement for the State Route 4 Bypass
Authority, East County.
C.2 ADOPT a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to submit grant applications for
several projects to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and to implement these
projects if the grants are approved, Countywide.
C.3 APPROVE sale of surplus property at 2616 Main Street for $75,000 and AUTHORIZE the
Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an option to purchase agreement and Grant Deed with
Conrad I. Diaz and Shirley T. Bunney, Oakley area.
CA APPROVE Alhambra Valley Road storm damage at Pinole Creek Project and DETERMINE
that the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), El
Sobrante area. [CDD-CP# 97-23] (Funding: 88.5%FHWA and 11.5% Road Funds)
C.5 APPROVE Alhambra Valley Road slipout at Vaca Creek Project and DETERMINE that the
activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), El Sobrante area.
[CDD-CP# 97-22] (Funding: 88.5%FHWA and 11.5%Road Funds)
C.6 TERMINATE Offer of Dedication of an access portion of Camino Tassajara, Blackhawk area.
C.7 APPROVE a Traffic Resolution limiting parking on a portion of Danville Boulevard, Alamo
area.
C.8 APPROVE Grant Application and Request Senator Rainey to include the digital microwave
conversion project in SB368, the annual Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) fund
allocation legislation.
Engineering Services
C.9 MS 56-89: ACCEPT completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful
performance for minor subdivision being developed by Carolyn and William Richardson,
Alamo area.
Special Districts & County Airports
C.10 ACCEPT the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) status and expense
report through the second quarter of fiscal year 1996-97.
C.11 ACCEPT the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) status and expense
report through the second quarter of fiscal year 1996-97.
C.12 APPROVE the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Contra Costa County
Sanitation District No.19 and Delta Diablo Sanitation District for capital improvements,
Discovery Bay area.
C.1.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute an option to extend the
sublease for 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord area.
Statutory Actions -None
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Claims,Collections & Litigation
C.14 DENY claims of T. Pierce and D. Smith.
C.15 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter of Anthony Gautier vs. Contra Costa County
and AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of$28,750 from the Workers' Compensation Trust
Fund.
C.16 APPROVE Settlement Agreement with Liggett & Myers, Inc., Liggett Group, Inc., and
Brooke Group Ltd. in the Tobacco Litigation and AUTHORIZE County Counsel to sign said
agreement.
Hearing Dates
C.17. FIX June 24, 1997, at 10:30 a.m., for a hearing on the proposed sale of a pipeline franchise to
Union Oil Company of California (UNOCAL) bisecting the County from East to West,
Countywide.
C.18 FIX June 24, 1997, at 10:30 a.m., for a hearing on proposed sale of a pipeline franchise to
Unocal California Pipeline Company (UNOCAP) bisecting the County from East to West,
Countywide.
C.19 ACCEPT the engineer's report for street light changes and FIX July 8, 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 11-96, Walnut Creek area.
Honors & Proclamations
C.20 ADOPT resolution declaring May 26, 1997, as "Helen Gibson Silvius Day" in Contra Costa
County in honor of her 90th birthday, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
C.21 ADOPT resolution declaring May 23, 1997, as "Rose Austin Day" in Contra Costa County in
honor of her 100th birthday, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
C.22 ADOPT resolution congratulating AC Transit on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, as
recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
C.23 ADOPT resolution recognizing Stan Davis on the occasion of his retirement as Public Works
Director of the City of Antioch, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla and the County
Public Works Director.
Ordinances
C.24 INTRODUCE ordinance excluding newly established classes in the Contra Costa County
Coordinated Trial Courts from the Merit System, WAIVE reading, and FIX June 3, 1997, for
adoption. (See Item C.44)
C.25 ADOPT Ordinance 97-9, introduced May 6, 1997, rezoning land in the Blackhawk/Danville
area. (RZ 3036-95; Kaufman& Broad)
Appointments & Resignations
C.26 APPOINT Marilyn Smith to the Mobile Home Advisory Committee, as recommended by
Supervisor Uilkema.
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Appointments & Resignations - Continued
C.27 ACCEPT resignation of business representative Cindy Turner from the Private Industry
Council (PIC), INSTRUCT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy in accordance with
Board policy and State requirements, and DIRECT the PIC Executive Director to solicit
nominations for the position.
C.28 APPOINT Lawrence Olson to the Business Seat on the North Richmond Municipal Advisory
Council (MAC), as recommended by Supervisor Rogers.
C.29 REAPPOINT Jon A. Wolthuis to the County Service Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee,
as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1996 - 1.297 FY
C.30 Sheriff(0255) and Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE the transfer of appropriations in
the amount of $17,500 from the Sheriff to the Social Services Department to establish a
centralized"child interviewing location"to coordinate possible child abuse cases.
C.31 Library(0620): AUTHORIZE additional revenues in the amounts of$12,220 for December
1996, $3,566 for January 1997, $35,729 for February 1997, and $2,143 for March 1997 from
library donations and AUTHORIZE appropriations of$53,658 for library staff and materials.
C.32 General Services Fleet Operations (0063): AUTHORIZE $38,209 in additional revenues
($34,109 accumulated depreciation, $2,300 estimated salvage, $1,800 County Service Area
funds) and APPROPRIATE to purchase replacement vehicles for the Agriculture Department,
General Services pool vehicles, and a tractor for maintenance of County Service Areas.
Legislation
Bill No. Subject Position
C.33A SB 1108 (Lockyer) Appropriates $50 million to augment the SUPPORT
funding for the Juvenile Crime Enforcement
and Accountability Challenge
C.3313 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to send a letter to Senator
Lockyer, indicating the Board's strong support for SB 1108.
C.34 ABI (Aguiar) Freezes the transfer of property tax to the State REAFFIRM
at the 1996-97 level and begins returning a SUPPORT
portion of the property tax to local taxing
jurisdictions.
AB95 (Sweeney) Freezes the transfer of property tax to the State SUPPORT
at the 1996-97 level and returns an unspecified
portion of the property tax transferred to the
state to local taxing jurisdictions.
AB 1349 (Kaloogian) Repeals the transfer of property taxes to the SUPPORT
State and returns the money to the local taxing
jurisdictions
ACA4 (Aguiar& Freezes the transfer of property tax to the State SUPPORT
Sweeney) at the 1996-97 level and begins returning a
portion of the property tax to local taxing
jurisdictions.
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Legislation - Continued
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C.34 SB880 (Craven) Freezes the transfer of property tax to the State SUPPORT
Cont. at the 1996-97 level and begins. returning a
portion of the property tax to local taxing
jurisdictions.
SB889 (Hayden) Returns an unspecified portion of the property SUPPORT
tax transferred to the State to local taxing
jurisdictions.
Personnel Actions
C.35 ADOPT resolution amending the Management/Unrepresented Compensation and Benefits
Resolution No. 96/488 regarding standby and emergency recall provisions. In the opinion of
the County Administrator, salary and benefit increases resulting from said resolution will have
no financial impact on the funding status of the County employees' retirement system.
C.36 CANCEL one Senior Programmer position and ADD one Network Administrator position in
the Department of Information Technology. (Budgeted)
C.37 ESTABLISH the class of Social Service Fiscal Compliance Accountant on the salary schedule
and ADD one position in the Social Service Department. (Federal and State Funds)
C.38 ESTABLISH the class of Health Services Emergency Preparedness Manager on the salary
schedule and ADD one 40/40 position in the Health Services Department. (Emergency
Services Management Funds)
C.39 ESTABLISH the class of Health Plan Member Advocate on the salary schedule and ADD one
20/40 position in the Health Services Department. (Local Initiative Contract)
C.40 RECLASSIFY one Clerk-Specialist Level position to Patient Financial Services Specialist in
the Health Services Department. (Client Revenues)
C.41 RECLASSIFY two Account Clerk-Advanced Level positions to Accounting Technician in the
Health Services Department. (Third Party Revenues)
C.42 RECLASSIFY one Clerk-Senior Level position to Secretary-Journey Level in the Health
Services Department. (Third Party Revenues)
C.43 REALLOCATE the Senior Cytotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, and Histotechnician classes
on the salary schedule in the Health Services Department. (Elimination of Outside Pathology
Work)
C.44 ADOPT new management classification plan and reorganization for Coordinated Trial Courts
and ESTABLISH the following classes on the salary schedule: Assistant Executive Officer-
Coordinated Trial Courts-Exempt; Court Services Administrator Level A-Exempt; Courts
Services Administrator Level B-Exempt; Court Budget and Revenue Manager-Exempt; Court
Human Resources Officer-Exempt; Court Staff Development Specialist-Exempt; Court
Services Manager-Exempt; and Court Services Coordinator-Exempt in the Contra Costa
County Coordinated Trial Courts. (Cost Neutral) (See Item C.24)
C.45 ADOPT. resolution to authorize pay for performance for the class of Director of Revenue
Collection in the County Administrator's Department.
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Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign an agreement
amendment with the State Department of Pesticide Regulation increasing the amount to
$11,800 for increased pesticide regulation services.
C.47 APPROVE the Child Care and Development Block Grant Expansion Fund contract from the
California Department of Education for 1996-1998 and AUTHORIZE the Social Service
Director, or designee, to accept the $374,092 in resulting funds to service children receiving
Child Welfare Services and families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
(No County Match)
C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contract
amendments with the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs to increase the
contract payment limits by a total of $98,925 for budgeted Substance Abuse services. (No
County Match)
C.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the Judicial Council of California in the amount of$7,500 for substance abuse services
for the West County Supervised Treatment and Recovery Program Drug Court Program
through March 31, 1998. (No Additional County Funds)
C.50 ACCEPT $206,477 from the State Department of Health Services (Maternal and Child Health
Branch) to support the Perinatal Outreach and Education Program through June 30, 1997. (No
County Match)
C.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a funding
application to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of$398,705 for substance abuse
services for the West County Supervised Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Drug Court
Program through June 30, 1998. (In Kind Match)
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following parties as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.52 ACCEPT report from the County Administrator on the SafeFutures Project and APPROVE
and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to: 1) EXECUTE a grant award
amendment with the U.S. Department of Justice for an extension of the grant period from
May 31, 1997, to August 31, 1997; 2) EXECUTE contract amendments with the Youth
Services Bureau, Opportunity West, National Council on Crime and Delinquency, and the UC
Berkeley/Institute for the Study of Social Change extending the contract period from May 31,
1997, to August 31, 1997; and 3) PREPARE and SUBMIT a second year SafeFutures
application to the U.S. Department of Justice.
C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Consulting
Services Agreement with Daniel L. Rainey in an amount not -to exceed $100,000 for
architectural and project management services for various building remodeling and
construction projects. (Capital Projects/Department Funds)
C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services, or designee, to execute a
contract with C.S.I. Telecommunications in the amount of$100,000 for continued provision
of telecommunications engineering services through February 28, 1998. (Budgeted)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Human Resources to execute a contract with
Buck Consultants in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to issue a request for proposal for the
administration of the Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program. (Budgeted)
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Melinda Moore (dba M.K. Associates) in the amount of$24,500 to provide consultation
and technical assistance regarding the evaluation for Community Substance Abuse Services
Programs and Managed System of Care through October 31, 1997. (90% State Funds; 10%
County Funds)
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Darlene Fahmie, DPM, for professional health care services for the Contra Costa Health
Plan through April 30, 1998. (Third Party Revenues)
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to extend the term of the Exchange
of Use Contract for certain specialized medical services through June 30, 1997. (Enterprise I
Budget)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Winnie Harrison (dba Harrison House) in the amount of$28,800 for augmented board
and care services for mentally disordered clients through February 28, 1998. (Mental Health
Realignment)
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Patricia Gullatt (dba Ashlee House) in the amount of$28,800 for augmented board and
care services for mentally disordered clients through March 31, 1998. (Mental Health
Realignment)
C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Willie Hardaway (dba Hardaway Family Care Home) in the amount of $28,800 for
augmented board and care services for mentally disordered clients through March 31, 1998.
(Mental Health Realignment)
C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Interim Physicians, Inc., (dba Western Physicians Registry) for recruitment of locum
tenens physicians through May 31, 1998. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with TMP Worldwide (formerly Garcia Advertising & Communications) to
increase the contract limit by $25,000 to provide additional advertising services through
June 30, 1997. (Health Services Budget)
C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Community Development to execute a contract
amendment with the firm of Brown and Caldwell, Inc., to increase the payment limit by
$20,000 for technical services related to Keller Canyon Landfill Development Coordination.
(Fees)
C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Growth Management and Economic
Development Agency (GMEDA), or designee, to sign an agreement with Todd Sutton and
EBC &Associates for home composting workshops. (Franchise Fees)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Ross Hospital to provide inpatient psychiatric services for Medi-Cal and
non-Medi-Cal individuals referred by the County with no change in the original payment limit
through June 30, 1997.
C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC), to
execute a Vocational Training Agreement with Michael's Transportation Service to provide
vocational training to individually referred Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) participants
at certain fixed fees through June 30, 1997, and to execute additional amendments to the
agreement as may be necessary to comply with changes in State or Federal regulations.
(Federal Funds)
C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute an Unpaid
Student Agreement with Mt. Diablo Unified School District for the provision of clinical
experience for Medical Office Assistant students through March 31, 1998. (Continued from
May 13, 1997)
Leases
C.69 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Lease Amendment with AB
Development Company for the premises at 1220 Morello Avenue, Martinez, to modify the
existing hold harmless clause.
C.70 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Lease Renewal with Delta
Professional Plaza Partnership for the premises at 3505 Lone Tree Way, Suite 4, Antioch, for
continued use by the Health Services Department. (Older Adult Clinic)
Other Actions
C.71 AUTHORIZE the Acting Animal Services Director to waive the penalty fee of$25 for failure
to obtain a dog license for the period July 1, 1997, through July 31, 1997.
C.72 APPROVE plans and specifications for first floor remodeling at 1960 Muir Road, Martinez,
for temporary Sheriff Dispatch, and DIRECT the Clerk to advertise for bids to be received on
June 19, 1997.
C.73 APPROVE plans and specifications for landscaping renovation along Camino Tassajara Road,
Danville and Blackhawk, for Zone 27 Landscaping District, and DIRECT the Clerk to
advertise for bids to be received on June 26, 1997.
C.74 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee on the status
of legislation relating to welfare reform in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
C.75 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee on releasing
the Pittsburg Preschool Coordinating Council from pre-audit requirements for their contracts
with the Community Services Department.
C.76 ADOPT the recommendation of the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council supporting the
application to the State Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control for an off sale liquor
license including beer and wine for a business located at 1440 Sugar Barge Road in Bethel
Island by a finding of public convenience and necessity.
C.77 ADOPT the First Consolidated General Plan Amendment for 1997 (Walnut Creek, Alamo,
and Danville areas), as recommended by the Community Development Director .
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Other Actions - Continued
r C.78 AUTHORIZE Contra Costa County Law and Justice Systems Development to collect up to
$3,200 from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to develop and operate for one year a
computer tracking program to monitor the enforcement of fish and game regulations in Contra
Costa County, as recommended by the Fish and Wildlife Committee.
C.79 ACCEPT recommendations for the Fish and Wildlife Committee regarding the awarding of
grants from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund, and DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to
release a total of $5,958 from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to support projects
benefitting the fish and wildlife resources of the County.
C.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the issuance and sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
(TRAN) on behalf of the Antioch Unified School District and Acalanes Union High School
District.
C.81 APPROVE the recommendations of the Water committee on San Luis Drain issues.
C.82 APPROVE the recommendations of the Water Committee on the East County Water
Management Association(ECWMA).
C.83 REFER to the County Administrator and Internal Operations Committee Report No. 9705 of
the 1996-97 Contra Costa County Grand Jury on the independent auditor's opinions and the
financial systems modernization.
C.84 REFER to the County Administrator and Internal Operations Committee Report No. 9704 of
the 1996-97 Contra Costa County Grand Jury on the Contra Costa Club.
C.85 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee on the
General Assistance Program.
C.86 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee on services
for the homeless.
C.87 ADOPT resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes on
behalf of the Contra Costa Community College District.
Housing Authority
C.88 ADOPT resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County
of Contra Costa to execute a Grant of Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
for pole line and underground facilities services on Housing Authority property on Chester
Drive, Pittsburg.
C.89 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County
of Contra Costa to enter into a one year Lease Renewal with the Elder Winds Resident
Council, Elder Winds Development, Antioch.
C.90 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County
of Contra Costa to enter in a one year Lease Renewal with the Las Deltas Resident Council,
located at the Las Deltas Development,North Richmond.
Redevelopment Agency
C.91 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to execute a lease with Valentine
Lena for 3540 Main Street in the Oakley Redevelopment Project Area.
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Correspondence
C.92 LETTER from Superintendent, John Swett Unified School District, transmitting a copy of
Resolution (96/97)16 increasing school facilities fees. REFER TO DIRECTOR, BUILDING
INSPECTION
C.93 LETTER from David Barnes, San Pablo, expressing concern with the weed abatement
standards of Contra Costa County. REFER TO CHIEF, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT, FOR RESPONSE
C.94 LETTER from Donna C. Pieper, Walnut Creek, requesting that consideration be given to
utilizing the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way as a linear park from San Ramon to
Martinez. REFER TO DIRECTOR, GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GMEDA) FOR REPORT TO THE BOARD
Consent Items of Board Members -None
Information Items
C.95 ANNOUNCEMENT from the East Bay Municipal Utility District of a public hearing on
the EBMUD FY'98 Proposed Budget and Rates on Tuesday, May 27, 1997, 2 p.m., EBMUD
Administration Center, 375 - 1 Ith Street, Oakland.
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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 MAY 20, 1997, 12:00 P.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR MAY 20, 1997 MEETING
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, TITLE:
1. Growth Management and Economic Development Agency Director
B. 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.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision(c) of Section 54956.9: Number of
potential cases - one.
HAGROUPS\KATRINA\V WEST\52097
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, MAY 209 1997
CALLED TO ORDER and ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION.
CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action taken.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.61 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health
Services Director , or designee, to execute a contract with Willie
Hardaway (dba Hardaway Family Care Home) in the amount of $28,800
for augmented board and care services for mentally disordered clients
through February 28, 1998. (Mental Health Realignment)
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 DIRECTED the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to coordinate a joint
meeting with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Board of
Directors to be scheduled subsequent to the Board's regular business at an
evening meeting; FURTHER DIRECTED the Clerk of the Board
coordinate and issue an agenda for the joint meeting. (AYES: I, II, V and
IV; NOES: None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None)
SD.3 APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the County Administrator, or designee,
to execute a contract with Macias, Gini, & Company, LLP, in the amount
of $382,850 for financial auditing services for the period June 1, 1997,
through May 31, 2000. (AYES: I, V and IV; NOES: None; ABSENT:
III; ABSTAIN: II)
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 ACCEPTED report from Edward Meyer, Agricultural Commissioner and
Director of Weights & Measures, on departmental performance. (AYES:
I, II, V and IV; NOES: None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None)
D.2 ACCEPTED report from Mike Ross, Acting Animal Services Director, on
departmental performance. (AYES: I, II, V and IV; NOES: None;
ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None)
D.3 CONTINUED to June 17, 1997, at 2 p.m., the hearing to consider
recommendation of the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
Committee (WCCTAC) on the adoption of an ordinance providing for
transportation impact mitigation fee. (AYES: I, II, V and IV; NOES:
None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
DA ACCEPTED report from Emma Kuevor, County Affirmative Action
Officer, and Johnathan Dumas, Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity
Advisory Council as presented to the Board today, including reaffirming
the Board's commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employment. (AYES: I, II, V and IV; NOES: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: III)
D.5 A. CONTINUED to June 3, 1997, consideration of the report from the
Community Development Director on the current status of the Household
Hazardous Waste Program operated by the County Health Services
Department, and authorization of the Community Development Director to
require payment from the applicable Solid Waste Haulers and allow
reimbursement from the rate payers as a pass-through expense at each
hauler's next rate setting.
B. REFERRED to the Ad Hoc Solid Waste Committee for report to the
Board of Supervisors in June 1997, the initiation of Franchise Fees in the
areas served by Garaventa Enterprises and Pleasant Hill Bayshore
Disposal as allowed by their Franchise Agreements with the County,
effective June 1, 1997, and allocating funds to the Solid Waste Programs
for the unincorporated County.
C. CONTINUED to June 3, 1997, consideration of recommendations to
approve and authorize the Community Development Director to execute a
contract with NewPoint Group in the amount of $29,980 to review and
modify the solid waste rate setting methodology, and assess existing rates
for the unincorporated area served by Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS).
D. CONTINUED to June 3, 1997, consideration of approving and
authorizing the Community Development Director or designee, to execute
a contract with NewPoint Group for an amount not to exceed $25,000 to
develop a solid waste collection rate setting process and methodology
manual.
D.6 A. ADOPTED Final Engineer's Report and ADOPTED Ordinance No. 23
prescribing annual sewerage service charges for fiscal year 1997-98 and
subsequent fiscal years in Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 5
Port Costa area; and ADOPTED Final Engineer's Report and ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 5, prescribing sewerage service charges for fiscal year
1997-98 and subsequent fiscal years in Contra Costa County Sanitation
District No. 6, Martinez area;
B. ADOPTED Final Engineer's Report and ADOPTED Ordinance No. 18,
prescribing annual sewerage and water service charges for fiscal year
1997-98 and subsequent fiscal years in Contra Costa County Sanitation
District No. 19, Discovery Bay area;
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
D.6 - Continued
C. CONFIRMED Final Engineer's Report and ADOPTED Ordinance No.
97-16, fixing annual water service charges for fiscal year 1997-98 for
County Service Area M-28 and collecting annual water service charges on
the tax roll, Bethel Island area; CONFIRMED Final Engineer's Report and
ADOPTED Ordinance No. 97-17, fixing annual water service charges for
fiscal year 1997-98 for County Service Area M-27 and collecting annual
water service charges on the tax roll, Bethel Island area; and
CONFIRMED Final Engineer's Report and ADOPTED Ordinance No.
97-18, fixing annual water service charges for fiscal year 1997-98 for
County Service Area M-26 and collecting annual water service charges on
the tax roll, Bethel Island area.
D.8 ACKNOWLEDGED that, at the Board's direction, the Health Services
Director has contracted with Paul L. Hill, Ph.D., President, National
Institute for Chemical Studies, to conduct a review of the County's written
policies and procedures for working with oil refineries and to provide a
report to the Board of Supervisors on his comments on those policies and
procedures; and REQUESTED the County Administrator and Health
Services Director to provide the Board of Supervisors with a report from
Dr. Hill on June 24, 1997, summarizing his observations and
recommendations regarding the County's written policies and procedures
for working with oil refineries.
D.9 ADOPTED Resolution No. 97/253 approving the recommendation of the
Acting Animal Services Director, rescinding Resolution 94/455, and
approving fees effective June 1, 1997.
D.10 ACCEPTED report from the Family and Human Services Committee on
aspects of the Community Services Department and its programs,
including Head Start.
D.11 CONSIDERED preliminary report from the Clerk-Recorder on the status
of election fees and a 5-year Master Plan for facilities and capital; and
DIRECTED that the Clerk-Recorder be included in discussions of
permanent facility replacement.
D.13 ACCEPTED the report from the Health Services Department entitled "The
Bucket Brigade-A Community-based Air Sampling Pilot Project";
AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director to continue to develop
project details along the lines of the report, and see outside funding to
implement a pilot project; DIRECTED the Health Services Director to
investigate possible sources for funding the program for an additional
$25,000; and DIRECTED that the Health Services Director and County
Counsel provide a status report to the Board of Supervisors on the issues
including funding, liability, implementation of the program and
coordination of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board's
input.
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
D.14 CONTINUED to June 10, 1997, consideration of recommendations of the
Health Services Director on the establishment of an ombudsperson
position regarding hazardous materials issues, as requested by the Board
of Supervisors on November 19, 1996.
D.15 ENDORSED amended language to be submitted to Assemblyman
Torlakson for consideration and inclusion in AB 1190 (Torlakson).
D.16 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following persons addressed the Board on the
East Bay Hospital matter which was not scheduled on the agenda:
Mike Donnell, Tom Scott, Ila Wigfield, Maureen E. Williams, Lilia Silva,
Ellen Danchik, Janet Marshall Wilson, and Jean Matulis.
D.17 CONTINUED to June 37 1997, at 2 P.M., the hearing on the County
Planning Commission's recommendation to approve County File RZ
3042-96 and Development Plan 3023-96, and appeals of Braddock and
Logan Services and of Carl Hutchins, Jr., et al. on the Planning
Comm'ission's approval of Vesting Tentative Map 8021 in the Walnut
Creek/Saranap area; DECLARED INTENT to deny the rezoning of the
site from Single Family Residential, R-10 to Planned Unit District P-1,
and the Preliminary Development plan (RZ 3042-96) and the final
Development Plan 3023-96, Braddock and Logan Services (applicant) and
- Stephen White (owner, trustee); DECLARED INTENT to deny the appeal
of Braddock and Logan Services and Stephen White relative to
Subdivision 8021; DECLARED INTENT to grant the appeal of Carl and
Ellen Hutchins, Jr., Robert W. and Donna Stevens, and George and
Bernadette Katsulares relative to Subdivision 8021; DIRECTED the
Community Development Department staff to prepare the appropriate
documentation for Board consideration on June 3, 1997.
ADJOURNMENTS: Adjourned today's meeting in honor of the following:
A.1 Adjourned in honor of the memory of Reverend Ludie E. Heard, former
Pastor of the Zion Hill Missionary Church, Richmond, as recommended
by Supervisor Rogers.
A.2 Adjourned in honor of the memory of Margaret Lesher-Thorstenson,
former owner of the Contra Costa Times, recognized throughout Contra
Costa County for her dedicated community service and her generosity to
charitable organizations which will benefit the present and future
generations, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
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