HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 07151997 - CCC JIM,f3OGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MARK CHAIDeSAR
GAYLE 3 '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 DsSAULNIER AND
4th DISTRNCT I BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)335-1900
5th DISTRICT
TUESDAY
JULY 15, 1997
12:00 P.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105.
1:00 P.M. Call ito order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "In the power to change yourself is the power to change the world
around you." — Anwar Sadat
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 4 -,9) - Items removed from this section will
be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
1:05 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PRESE14TATION to David Travers, former Chair of the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, in
recognition of his outstanding contributions and service, as recommended by the Advisory
Board.
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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 Finance Committee recommendations encouraging volunteer
contributions of time and materials for community projects.
SD.3 CONSIDER approving the County Administrator's recommendation to finance three projects
totalling:$253,675 from the Productivity Investment Fund.
SDA CONSIDER taking positions on the following legislation, as recommended by the Health
Services Director:
Bill No Subject Posilio
AB23 (Perata) Bans copycat assault weapons not affected by current SUPPORT
law, toughens penalties for using assault weapons, bans
ammunition feeding devices that hold more than 10
rounds, and requires registry of banned guns.
Bill No. Subject Position
AB488 (Caldera) Makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture or sell "junk SUPPORT
guns" and mandates warning labels to be placed on all
handguns.
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SDA AB828 (Aroner) Establishes a Second Shift Youth Enrichment Act for SUPPORT
Cont. improving the outcomes of youth who are at risk for
truancy, delinquency, violence, or dependence on the
welfare system.
AB 1124 (Aroner) Requires that trigger locks be sold with every firearm. SUPPORT
SB643 (Polanco) Allows cities and counties to have more restrictive SUPPORT
regulation of firearms and ammunition than state law.
1:50 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 A. CONSIDER report from the County Librarian on departmental performance; and
B. CONSIDER report from the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC),
on departmental performance.
D.2 HEARING to adopt a resolution confirming the Final Engineer's Report, Assessment
Diagram, and Assessments and levying of annual assessments for Fiscal Year 1997-98 for
Countywide Landscape District AD 1979-3 (LL-2).
D.3 CONSIDER approving Finance Committee recommendations on the distribution of Keller
Canyon Mitigation Funds.
2:25 P.M.
D.4 HEARING on proposed emergency medical services assessments and adoption of resolution
approving tentative report and declaring intent to levy assessments to be collected with the
Fiscal Year 1997-98 property taxes.
D.5 HEARING to consider protests relative to the levying of street lighting service charges in
County Service Area L-100 for Fiscal year 1997-98 and adoption of the Final Engineer's
Report.
2:30 P.M.
D.6 HEARING on the recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on
the request of Ecumenical Association for Housing (Applicant) and Conco Land Company
(Owner) for approval to rezone 1.76 acres from Multiple-Family Residential (M-17) to
Planned-Unit (P-1) District on a site less than 5 acres in area. The project features a density
bonus to achieve the 24 units. County policies for implementing the density bonus
recommend rezoning of the site to a Planned-Unit District. (County File#RZ 3050-97); and
Recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on the request of
Ecumenical Association for Housing (Applicant) and Conco Land Company (Owner) for
approval of a final development plan to allow a 24-unit affordable rental housing project for
people with physical disabilities (1.3 acres) and a small neighborhood park (.46 acre),
totaling 1.76 acres. (County File#DP 3005-97).
3:00 P.M.
D.7 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS - Continued
3:10 P.M.
D.8 CONSIDER report from Dr. Paul L. Hill, Ph.D., summarizing his observations and
recommendations regarding the County's written policies and procedures for working with oil
refineries.
D.9 CONSIDER authorizing the Health Services Director to establish an ombudsperson program
for hazardous materials issues; or, in the event that the County does not remain the Certified
Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the entire County, REQUEST the Health Services
Director to return this item to the Board for further consideration of fiscal issues. (Continued
from May 20, 1997)
Adjourn to the Wednesday, July 16, 1997, 9 a.m. meeting of the
Budget Committee on the 1997-98 County Budget in the Board Chambers
County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets ins 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 Supervisor;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 Cllerk, Room 106.
Copies of taped recdrdings 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 ebtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board,
651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.
The Family and Hwman 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.
R R R R R R*R*R
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted: (See above for
time and place of me=etings)
Finance Committee 07-21-1997 9:00 A.M. See above
Transportation Committee 07-21-1997 10:30 A.M. See above
R R R R R R f f R R
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3)MINUTES.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
THE BOARD WILL NOT MEET ON JULY 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 AWARD a contract to Hess Concrete Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder who has also met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business
Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Contract Compliance Program, for the California Street sidewalk
project, Rodeo area.
C.2 ACCEPT the completed contract with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., for the La Colina
Road reconstruction project, El Sobrante area.
C.3 AWARD a contract to Hess Concrete Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder who has also met the requirements of the County's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) iContract Compliance Program, for the Pacheco Boulevard. and Arthur Road traffic
signal project, Martinez area.
CA AWARD a contract to Bauman Landscape, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder who has also
met the requirements of the County's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract
Compliance Program, for the San Pablo Avenue overlay and signal project, Richmond area.
C.5 TERMINATE Offer of Dedication of Fairview Avenue and DETERMINE the activity is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), El Sobrante area. [CDD-..
CP#97-38]
C.6 APPROVE traffic resolutions limiting parking on portions of Willow Pass Road (6 locations),
Bay Point area.
Engineering-Se-nim
C.7 MS 11 .96: APPROVE the parcel map for minor subdivision being developed by Robert J.
Nicholg, Walnut Creek area.
C.8 MS 111-96: ACCEPT a Grant Deed of Development Rights for .minor subdivision being
develoloed by Robert J. Nichols, Walnut Creek area.
C.9 MS 111-96: ACCEPT a Statement of Obligation for private road maintenance for minor
subdivision being developed by Robert J.Nichols, Walnut Creek area.
C.10 LUP 2054-96: ACCEPT Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for land use permit being
developed by Resources Community Development, Pacheco area.
C.11 ROADS CLOSURE: RATIFY action of the Public Works Director authorizing the closure of a
portion of Green Meadow Drive on Friday, July 4, 1997, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the
purpose of a block party, Danville area.
Special Districts i& County Airports
C.12 APPROVE the Livorna Road pedestrian path project, DIRECT the Public Works Director to
prepare contract plans and specifications for construction, and DETERMINE that the project
is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1C categorical exemption, Alamo
area. [CDD-CP#97-44] (Funding: 100% R-7A)
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Special Districts & County Airports - Continued
C.13 AUTHORIZE the Public Works Real Property Division to initiate the disposal process for
vacant real property located on Arthur Road and owned by the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District, Martinez area. (Funding: 100% Fire Protection District)
Statutory Actions -None
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.14 DENY claims of J. Ballard; R. Farr; R. Meyer; F. Sabetimani; G. Short; L. Short; S. Swenson,
and L. and F. Van Noord.
Hearing Dates -None
Honors& Proclamations -None
Ordinances None
Appointments & Resignations
C.15 ACCEPT the resignation of Dennis McWilliams from the Mobile Home Advisory Committee,
as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.16 ACCEPT the resignation of Leonard Miglio from the Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council
(MAC), as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.17 MODIFY the composition of the County Service Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee by
adding an eighth seat, designated as an Alternate Seat, as recommended by Supervisor
Uilkema.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1997 - 1998 FY
C.18 General Services Communications (0060) Fleet Services (0063) and Building and Grounds
(0079): APPROVE intrafund transfers in the amount of$557,565, additional revenues in the
amount of S77,000, and accumulated depreciation in the amount of $3,205 and
APPROPRIATE to cover estimated expenditures in communications and to replace vehicles
for the Sheriff-Coroner and General Services Ground Maintenance Division.
C.19 Social Service Administration (0500 0063): AUTHORIZE the transfer of $77,929 to the
General Services Department for the purchase of five vehicles.
Legislation
Bill No. Subject Position
C.20 AB762 (Torlakson) Strengthens and improves laws regarding SUPPORT
driving under the influence of drugs or
alcohol
C.21 AB 1544(Assembly Improve conditions for kinship adoptions. SUPPORT
Human Services
Committee)
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Legislation - Continued
Bill o. Subject Position
C.22 SB616 (Sher) Declares the intent of the Legislature to SUPPORT
increase the number of foster and
adoptive families available to counties.
Personnel Actions
C.23 REALLOCATE one vacant 20/40 permanent-intermittent Library Assistant-Journey Level
position to permanent-intermittent Library Assistant-Advanced Level for the Library.
C.24 REALLOCATE the class of Court Operations Coordinator II on the salary schedule in the
Coordinated Trial Courts. (Municipal Court Funds)
C.25 TRANSFER two Medical Social Worker-Project positions to the Merit System in the class of
Medical Social Worker I1 in the Health Services Department.
C.26 INCREASE the hours of one Occupational Therapist II position from 20/40 to 32/40 in the
Health Services Department. (State Funds)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute
a technical assistance contract with the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for the
provision of transportation planning services for Fiscal Year 1997-98. (Tax Increment Funds)
(See also Item C.57)
C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a grant
award in the amount of $398,705 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, for substance abuse services for the West County Supervised Treatment and
Recovery (STAR) Drug Court Program through September 30, 1998. ($321,813 In-kind
County Match)
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following parties as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.29 APPROVE the Contra Costa County Social Service Department as the project sponsor for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Job Skills Training and Placement Project;
AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to carry forward $20,000 in
unexpended funds for the project; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-
Redevelopment, or designee, to execute a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Interagency Agreement with the Social Services Department in the amount of $150,000 to
implement this project. (HUD Funds)
C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute.a consulting
services agreement with Leslie D. Richardson with a payment limit of $100,000 for
architectural and project management services for various building remodeling and
construction projects effective July 1, 1997.
C.31 APPROVE the Twenty-Fourth Amendment with Kaplan/McLaughlin/Diaz for $83,540 for
architectural services for the Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project.
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the Early Childhood Mental Health Program in the amount of$50,000 to provide early
childhood assessment and treatment services in West Contra Costa County through
June 30, 1998. (State and Federal Funds)
C.33 APPROVE.and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Christopher Dickens, M.D., for provision of professional health care services for the
Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) through May 31, 1998. (CCHP Member Premiums, Third
Party Revenues)
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Non-
Physician Services Contract with the California Eye Clinic for provision of professional
optician services through May 31, 1998. (CCHP Member Premiums, Third Party Revenues)
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Vista Staffing Solutions for physician registry services through June 30, 1998.
(Enterprise I Budget, Third Party Revenues)
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District to serve congregate meals for the Senior
Nutrition Program through June 30, 1998. (No County Cost)
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with the Regents of the University of California (U.C. Davis School of Internal
Medicine Department) to increase the contract payment limit by $80,000 and extend
professional oncology services for patients at Merrithew Memorial Hospital and Health
Centers through June 30, 1998. (Enterprise I Budget, Third Party Revenues)
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Paula Hines in the amount of $77,800 for provision of consultation and technical
assistance to the Health Services Director regarding implementation of the Local Initiative
through June 30, 1998. (Enterprise I Budget)
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC), to
execute a Vocational Training Agreement with the Acupressure Institute to provide vocational
training to individually referred Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) participants at certain
fixed fees and to execute additional agreement amendments as may be necessary to comply
with changes in state or federal regulations through June 30, 1998. (Federal Funds)
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to renew contracts
with John Laird and Ingrid Ford in the amount of$35,000 each, Miles Murphy and Marcia
Holman in the amount of$25,000 each, and Mary Lamme in the amount of$10,000 for the
provision of General Assistance (GA) Assessment Counselor services; and contracts with
Karen Pratt, Greg Montoya, and Ken Kenshalo in the amount of $15,000 each for General
Assistance Mental Health Evaluator services through June 30, 1998. (County General Fund)
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to a execute change order with
Centex Golden Construction Company in the amount of $157,883 for required exiting
modifications and central plant changes for the Merrithew Hospital Replacement Project.
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement
amendment with BIT, Inc., increasing the payment limit to $375,000 for the provision of
consultation services for the County's Human Resources/Payroll Project through
January 31, 1998. (Budgeted)
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Leases -None
Other Actions
C.43 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Seryices Committee regarding the
status of the work of the Policy Forum.
C.44 APPROVE the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee regarding the
status of the Service Integration Projects.
C.45 ACCEPT report from the County Administrator on the status of the telephone system in the
Elections Division of the Clerk-Recorder Department.
C.46 ADOPT Resolution of Intention and Boundary Map, in accordance with Streets and Highways
Code Section 10184, in and for the Windemere Ranch Assessment District 1997-1 for the
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).
C.47 A. DIRECT the Community Development Director, pursuant to Ordinance Code Section
418-6, Mandatory Subscription, to forward to the County Recorder the assessments for
certain persons and premises for the purpose of levying liens on the 1997-98 Tax Bills; and
B. DIRECT the Community Development Director, pursuant to Ordinance Code Section
418-6, Mandatory Subscription, to forward to the County Recorder and Auditor-Controller
the assessments for certain persons and premises to levy liens on the 1997-98 Tax Bills.
C.48 REFER to the Transportation Committee the Tri Valley Transportation Council's draft
resolution approving Principles of Agreement for the Tri Valley Transportation Development
Fee.
C.49 ADOPT a policy to refer environmental notices and documents for transportation projects to
the Transportation Committee.
C.50 REJECT bids for Office Coach Sitework and T-Hangar, Phase 2, construction at Contra Costa
County Byron Airport, 3000 Armstrong Road, Byron.
C.51 APPROVE Addendum No. 1, adding local hire requirements to the bid documents for the
North Richmond Center for Health, 801 Chesley Avenue, Richmond.
C.52 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign the Child Care Food Program
Reapplication form for the 1997-98 Program Year; and ADOPT resolution authorizing the
Community Services Department to operate day care centers, participate in the State
Department of Education Child Care Food Program, and designate Claire Maxwell, Child
Nutrition Division Manager, as the authorized representative to the Child Care Food Program
(CCFP).
C.53 AUTHORIZE the County Clerk to consolidate the Contra Costa Water District Governing
Board Election and the Diablo Water District General Election with the November 4, 1997,
General Election.
C.54 APPROVE reallocation of$10,000 in Fiscal Year 1994-95 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds from the Design Assistance Program Project (Town of Danville) to the
Estates Drive Asphalt Walkway Project(Town of Danville).
C.55 AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer and the County Administrator to pursue up
to $1 million in Federal Crime Bill funding for the purpose of adding 26 beds at the Orin
Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. (Federal Funds)
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Housing Authority
C.56 ACCEPT insurance coverage information for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa.
Redevelopment Agency
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, on behalf of the
Redevelopment Agency, to execute a technical assistance contract with the Contra Costa
County Community Development Department for transportation planning services for Fiscal
Year 1997-98. (Tax Increment Funds) (See also Item C.27 )
C.58 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a letter to Assemblyman Tom
Torlakson requesting various amendments to the California Civil Code to better accomodate
loans by Redevelopment Agencies to first-time home buyers.
Correspondence
C.59 LETTER from Wendell & Mary Harper, El Sobrante, protesting a bill from the County's
Public Works Department for a sidewalk improvement. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR FOR REPORT
Consent Items of Board Members
C.60 REAPPOINT Robert Bonovich to the County Service Area R-10 Citizens Advisory
Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Information Items -None
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