HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 03241998 - AGENDA JIM ROGERS CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JIM ROGERS
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 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
MARCH 24, 1998
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 - "Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must
first be overcome." — Samuel Johnson
THE BOARD WILL ADJOURN THE MEETING THIS DAY in honor of the
memory of: Bennie A. Bruno, community activist and volunteer, as recommended
by Supervisor Canciamilla.
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 4 - 11) - Items removed from this section
will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
10:05 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PRESENTATION by the American Humane Association of the Medal of Valor Award to the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Swift Water Rescue Team and RECOGNITION
of the Board of Supervisors for their leadership in the protection of life and property.
P.2 PRESENTATION of County Service Awards to Pat Burzdak in the Auditor-Controller
Department (25 years) and Joan Cronn in the Sheriff s Office (35 years).
10:25 A.M.
P.3 PRESENTATION of the Women's Hall of Fame First Annual Award, as recommended by
Supervisor DeSaulnier.
11:05 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 recommendations of the Community Development Director requesting
that the cities approve the recommended membership of a Local Task Force, as required by
AB939 regulations.
SD3 CONSIDER the establishment of a program to employ high school and/or college students as
working interns in supervisorial offices and REFER the matter to the Finance Committee, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
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11:20 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.1 HEARING on the proposed formation of the Alamo Area of Benefit. (Continued from March
10, 1998) (To be continued to April 14, 1998)
D.2 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for MS 7-96 (Alamo area) and annexation of the
subdivision to County Service Area L-100; TABULATE mailed in ballots; DETERMINE
whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution determining
charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll.
D.3 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for MS 16-96 (Alamo area) and annexation of the
subdivision to County Service Area L-100; TABULATE mailed in ballots; DETERMINE
whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution determining
charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll.
D.4 CONSIDER report from the Family and Human Services Committee on appointments to the
Local Child Care and Development Planning Council.
11:35 A.M.
D.5 CONSIDER report from the County Administrator and County Counsel on various outreach
programs for County construction contracts; RECEIVE and CONSIDER comments on the
programs; and CONSIDER adoption and staff direction for implementation of an outreach
program for County construction projects.
1:00 P.M.
Closed Session
2:10 P.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following
items:
D.6 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
2:15 P.M.
D.7 HEARING on the recommendation of the Community Development Director to determine if
cause exists to revoke Land Use Permit 95-2061 issued on December 2, 1996, Dale Bridges,
applicant, Alamo area.
2:30 P.M.
D.8 HEARING on the recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on the
request of Contra Costa County (Applicant) for the proposed amendment to the adopted State
Route 4 Bypass Precise Alignment Plan to add the portion of Segment 3 beginning at Briones
Road and extending south to the intersection of Vasco Road and Walnut Boulevard,
Brentwood/Byron area. (County File SP 98-0001)
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DELIBERATION ITEMS- Continued
D.9 Hearing on the appeals of Bellecci & Associates, Inc., (Appellant) and Gene Wright
(Appellant) from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
application of Bellecci & Associates (Applicant) and East Bay Builders Company, Inc.,
(Owner) requesting approval of a vesting tentative map to subdivide approximately 1.5 acres
into four parcels (County Pile MS 97-0009), Walnut Creek area. (Continued from March 17,
1998)
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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.
Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office of the
Clerk of the Board, (510) 335-1900. The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County's Internet Web
Page: WWW.CO.CONTRA-COSTA.CA.US.
The Closed Session agenda is available each week upon request from the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651
Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, California, and may also be viewed on the County's Web Page.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and M. DeSaulnier) - 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 G. B. Uilkema and J. Canciamilla) - 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 D. Gerber and J. Rogers ) - meets on the fourth Friday of the
month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation Committee (Supervisors J. Canciamilla and D. Gerber) - meets on the first Monday of the
month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez..
The Water Committee (Supervisors J. Canciamilla and G. B. Uilkema) - will meet on the first Monday of the
months of April, June, August, October, and December at 1:30 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration
Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
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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 04-13-1998 9:00 A.M. See above
Finance Committee 04-06-1998 9:00 A.M. See above
Internal Operations Committee 03-27-1998 9:00 A.M. See above
Transportation Committee 03-30-1998 10:30 A.M. See above
Water Committee 04-06-1998 1:30 P.M. See above
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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 MARCH 31 OR APRIL 7 , 1998 .
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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 plans and specifications and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise
for bids for the Delta Road bike lanes and Knightsen Avenue sidewalk projects, Knightsen
area. (Funding: 30% TDA, 37% CDBG and 33%Road Funds)
C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a cooperative
agreement between the County and the State of California to provide for the extension of
Cummings Skyway from Interstate 80 to San Pablo Avenue, Crockett area. [CDD-CP #97-
24] (Funding: 50% Rodeo/Crockett Mitigation Fund, 50% State Funds)
C.3 APPROVE plans and specifications and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise
for bids for the Cummings Skyway extension project, Crockett. [CDD-CP #97-241
(Funding: 50% Rodeo/Crockett Mitigation Fund, 50% State Funds)
C.4 APPROVE right-of-way contract, ACCEPT Grant Deed and Quitclaim Deed, and APPROVE
payment of$73,000 to David R. Stroup for property rights required for the North Broadway
area revitalization project, Bay Point area. (Funding: Redevelopment Agency)
C.5 APPROVE Agreement for real property services with Diaz, Diaz, & Boyd, Inc., in the amount
of$40,755 plus additional charges due to project changes and expert witness services, for the
State Route 4 West Gap project, Hercules area. (Funding: CCTA)
C.6 APPROVE traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Blum Road, Pacheco area.
C.7 APPROVE construction permit from Wickland Oil Company for property rights required for
the Cummings Skyway extension project, Crockett area. (Funding: Rodeo/Crockett
Mitigation Fund)
C.8 DECLARE an emergency for the repair of the Fish Ranch Road slide, Orinda area.
Engineering Services
C.9 SUB 8075: APPROVE the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being
developed by Mardel, L.L.C., Walnut Creek area.
C.10 SUB 8075: APPROVE the Drainage Improvement Agreement for subdivision being
developed by Mardel, L.L.C., Walnut Creek area.
C.11 SUB 8075: ACCEPT the Grant Deed of Development Rights (Geologic Setback) for
subdivision being developed by Mardel, L.L.C., Walnut Creek area.
C.12 SUB 8075: ACCEPT the Grant Deed of Development Rights (Scenic Easement) for
subdivision being developed by Mardel, L.L.C., Walnut Creek area.
C.13 SUB 7529: APPROVE the Final Map for subdivision being developed by Gary and Dolores
Burg, Martinez area.
C.14 MS 7-97: APPROVE the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being
developed by Main Street Apartments, Inc., Oakley area.
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Engineering Services - Continued
C.15 MS 9-95: APPROVE the Deferred Improvement Agreement along Tice Valley Boulevard for
minor subdivision being developed by Winship Lane L.P., a California Limited Partnership,
Walnut Creek area.
C.16 MS 9-95: ACCEPT the Grant Deed of Development Rights (Tice Creek structure setback)
for minor subdivision being developed by Winship Lane L.P., a California Limited
Partnership, Walnut Creek area.
C.17 MS 9-95: ACCEPT the Grant Deed of Development Rights (Scenic Easement) for minor
subdivision being developed by Winship Lane L.P., a California Limited Partnership, Walnut
Creek area.
C.18 MS 9-95: APPROVE the Parcel Map and ACCEPT completion of road improvements for
subdivision being developed by Winship Lane L.P., a California Limited Partnership, Walnut
Creek area.
C.19 DP 3010-93: ACCEPT the completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit under
the Road Improvement Agreement for development permit being developed by 112 Alves
Lane Partners, Bay Point area.
Special Districts & County Airports - None
Statutory Actions -None
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.20 DENY claims of J. and J. Awbrey; California State Automobile Association; B. and K.
Dresdow; P. Edwards; P. Files; S. Gatlin; B. George; M. Giannotti; M. Jackson; A. Jewell and
R. Moss (3); D. Mathewson; J. Narog; J. Narron; J. Roper; K. Sawodny; and H. Suarez; and
DENY amended claim of W. Hartwell.
C.21 RECEIVE report concerning litigation matter of Patricia Samarzea vs. Contra Costa County
Fire Protection District and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Trust
Fund in the amount of$48,500.
Hearing Dates
C.22 ADOPT Engineer's Report for street lighting charges, FIX May 12, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. for
public hearing, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of
Minor Subdivision 8-97 in compliance with Proposition 218, Brentwood area.
C.23 ADOPT Engineer's Report for street lighting charges, FIX May 12, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. for
public hearing, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of
Subdivision 8058 in compliance with Proposition 218, Walnut Creek area.
Honors & Proclamations
C.24 ADOPT resolution commending the East Bay Municipal Utility District on the occasion of its
75th anniversary and proclaiming May 8, 1998, as "East Bay MUD Day" in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
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Honors & Proclamations - Continued
C.25 ADOPT resolution honoring Commander Jay N. Clark for his 31 years of leadership and
dedication to the El Cerrito Police Department and the citizens of El Cerrito, as recommended
by Supervisor Rogers.
C.26 DECLARE April 1, 1998, as "Take a Step Day" in Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE
support of awareness programs for substance addictions, as recommended by Supervisor
Canciamilla.
C.27 PROCLAIM April 1998 as "Fair Housing Month" in Contra Costa County, as recommended
by Supervisor Canciamilla.
C.28 ADOPT resolution recognizing the contributions of David Rowlands to the City of Antioch
and East Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
Ordinances
C.29 ADOPT ordinance, introduced March 17, 1998, adjusting the salary of members of the Board
of Supervisors.
C.30 INTRODUCE ordinance excluding the classes of Assistant County Counsel-Exempt and
Chief Assistant County Counsel-Exempt from the Merit System.
Appointments & Resignations
C.31 REAPPOINT Gerry Greth to the Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee, as
recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.32 ACCEPT resignation of Roy Wright from the Brentwood Recreation and Park District Board
of Directors, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla.
Appropriation Adjustments - 1997 - 1998 FY
C.33 County Administrator-Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE an additional $152,520 in
revenues from bond proceeds and APPROPRIATE funds for the acquisition of 4006
Macdonald Avenue, Richmond.
C.34 County__Administrator-Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE an additional $145,581 in
revenues from bond proceeds and APPROPRIATE to rebudget funds for improvements at 597
Center Avenue, Martinez.
C.35 County Administrator-Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE an addition $25,000 in
revenues from bond proceeds and APPROPRIATE funds for elevator improvements at 651
Pine Street, Martinez.
C.36 County Administrator-Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE an additional $3,650,000 in
revenues from bond proceeds and APPROPRIATE funds for various capital improvements for
estimated 1997-98 expenses.
Legislation
Bill No. Subject Position
C.37 SB1420 (Rainey) Authorizes the County to participate in a pilot SUPPORT
project using continuous electronic monitoring of
probationers and persons conditionally released
from jail
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L911isatiou- Continued
C.38 REQUEST the Administrative Office of the Courts to include Contra Costa County in an
omnibus Municipal Court Pay and Staffing Bill in order to incorporate in State statutes
changes to the pay, benefits and classification of Municipal Court employees that have already
been made by the Board of Supervisors.
Personnel Actions
C.39 ESTABLISH the class of Deputy Director of Animal Services on the salary schedule and
RECLASSIFY one Chief Animal Control Supervisor position in the Animal Services
Department. (Budgeted Funds and Offsets)
C.40 ADD two 40140 Network Analyst positions and CANCEL two 40140 Network Technician
positions in the Sheriff s Technical Services Division. (Budgeted)
C.41 ADD two Clerk-Experienced Level positions in the Superior Court. (ABI058 Funds)
C.42 APPROVE Side Letter with SEIU Local 535 regarding special assignment compensation for
Eligibility Workers assigned to the CalWORKS pilot units. In the opinion of the County
Administrator, salary and benefit increases resulting from this action will have no material
financial impact on the funding status of the County Employees' Retirement System.
C.43 ADOPT resolution approving Side Letter between the County and Local No. I reallocating
certain represented classes on the salary schedule in the Building Inspection Department. In
the opinion of the County Administrator, salary and benefit increases resulting from this
action will have no material financial impact on the funding status of the County Employees'
Retirement System
C.44 ESTABLISH the class of Neighborhood Preservation Program Specialist on the salary
schedule and RECLASSIFY one Clerk-Specialist Level position to the new class in the
Building Inspection Department. (Applicant Fees)
C.45 ADOPT resolution amending existing performance pay plan for the exempt class of Assistant
County Assessor.
C.46 ADOPT resolution establishing and reallocating classes in the Building Inspection
Department and amending Resolution No. 96/488 (Management and Unrepresented
Employees Compensation and Benefits).
CA7 APPROVE pay rate for computation of unused vacation credits upon separation from County
Service for a Health Plan Sales Representative.
C.48 RETITLE the class of Senior Enforcement Collection Officer to Collection Enforcement
Supervisor and REALLOCATE the salary in the Department of Revenue Collections.
(Revenues)
C.49 ADD one Clerk-Beginning Level position in the County Administrator's Office (CCTV).
(Franchise Fees)
C.50 CANCEL one 40140 Substance Abuse Counselor position and ADD one 40140 Substance
Abuse Lead Counselor position in the Health Services Department. (Cost Offset)
C.51 ESTABLISH the class of Chief Assistant County Counsel-Exempt on the salary schedule and
ADD one position in the County Counsel Office. (Budgeted)
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Personnel Actions - Continued
C.52 ESTABLISH the class of Assistant County Counsel-Exempt on the salary schedule and ADD
two Assistant County Counsel-Exempt positions and CANCEL one Assistant County Counsel
position (2EDA) in the County Counsel's Office. (Revenue Offset)
C.53 RECLASSIFY one Senior Systems Accountant position to Principal Accountant in the
Auditor-Controller's Office. (Revenue Offset)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for
receipt of funds and/or services:
C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute
and submit Local Agreement, Amendment No. 2, to the State Department of Education to
reduce the contract amount by $71,904 for a new maximum reimbursable amount of
$251,364 for preschool program services for the period January 1, 1998, through June 30,
1998; and
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute
and submit a Local Agreement with the State Department of Education in the amount of
$149,089 for full-day preschool program services for the period January 1, 1998, through
June 30, 1998. (State Funds)
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Private Industry Council (PIC), to
execute a grant application for a maximum of $1 million; to designate a Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) from among the Richmond, Oakland, Alameda or Contra Costa Job Training
Partnership Act (DTPA) Service Delivery Area (SDA) as the fiscal agent for the grant if
funded; to designate an SDA Administrator from the Richmond, Oakland, Alameda County
and Contra Costa County Service Delivery Areas as grant administrator if the grant is funded;
and to support in concept a grant application from the EASTBAY Works coalition to the State
of California for a One Stop Implementation Grant.
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement amendment with the State Department of Health Services to increase the contract
payment limit by $12,000 to provide additional funds for the County's AIDS Programs. (No
County Match)
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an
application and necessary certifications and assurances to the City of Pittsburg Community
Development Department requesting $10,000 in Community Services Funding for the
County's homeless shelter program for single adults in Pittsburg and the Brookside Shelter in
Richmond.
APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following parties as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Adventist Health - St. Helena Hospital ,for Fee-for-Service/Medi-Cal acute psychiatric
inpatient services through June 30, 1998. (Federal Funds)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Mental
Health Specialist contract with Medical and Behavioral Consultants, Inc., for professional
psychiatric services to County patients in East County through February 28, 1999.
(County/Realignment, Third Party Revenues)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a Non-
Physician Services contract with Sandra Lessenden, M.F.C.C., for professional outpatient
psychotherapy services through February 28, 1999. (Member Premiums, Third Party
Revenues)
C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Wen-Hsiung Tsai, M.D., for provision of professional health care services for the Contra
Costa Health Plan through February 28, 1999. (Member Premiums, Third Party Revenues)
C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Jenan AI-Mufti, M.D., for provision of professional mental health services for the Contra
Costa Health Plan through December 31, 1998. (Member Premiums, Third Party Revenues)
C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Comprehensive Psychiatric Services for provision of professional mental health services
for the Contra Costa Health Plan through December 31, 1998. (Member Premiums, Third
Party Revenues)
C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Gurunalt Rajapuram, M.D., for the provision of professional health care services for the
Contra Costa Health Plan through November 30, 1998. (Member Premiums, Third Party
Revenues)
C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a medical
specialist contract with Planned Parenthood for the provision of professional health care
services for the Contra Costa Health Plan through December 31, 1998. (Member Premiums,
Third Party Revenues)
C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Planned Parenthood for the provision of professional health care services for the Contra
Costa Health Plan through December 31, 1999. (Member Premiums, Third Party Revenues)
C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to amend the contract
with Families First, Inc., to increase the contract payment limit by $28,984 to expand the
development of Kinship Centers, to apply for and accept additional Kinship program grant
funding, and to amend the contract to include any additional Kinship program grant funding.
(70% State; 30% County)
C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to negotiate a contract
with Diversitech in an amount not to exceed $55,200 for the automation and standardization
of recommendations and findings for Juvenile Court reports through December 31, 1998.
(80% State and Federal Funds, 20% County)
C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the allocation of $150,000 in FY 1997/98 Community
Development Block Grant Economic Development Assistance Funds (CDBG/EDAF) to
Rubicon Programs, Inc., for the Rubicon Bakery Project; and AUTHORIZE the Deputy
Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute appropriate documents for such allocation.
C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute
legal documents required to reconvey the County's interest in the street portion of the property
located at 74-76 and 78-84 West Sixth Street in Pittsburg, as requested by the City
Redevelopment Agency.
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Risk Manager to purchase property insurance to
include loss caused by flood and earthquake on County properties effective March 31, 1998,
for a one-year estimated cost of$600,000.
C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute an agreement with
the Solano County District Attorney to provide for Forensic Laboratory Services for Drug,
Alcohol and Toxicology analysis for the period July 1, 1998, through June 30, 2001. Solano
County will reimburse Contra Costa County for the cost of services. (No County General
Funds)
C.73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute a contact
with Crain and Associates in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for the provision of consulting
services for the Welfare to Work Transportation Planning Facilitation project, and to take
related actions; and
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute funding
agreements with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for $25,000 and with the
Contra Costa Transportation Authority for $5,000 for planning assistance. (State and
Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funds)
Leases
C.74 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease with Joseph Arrighi and
Harris Wolfson for the premises at 2523 EI Portal Drive, Suite 102, San Pablo, for continued
use by the Health Services Department.
C.75 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease with Joseph Arrighi and
Harris Wolfson for the premises at 2523 El Portal Drive, Suite 206, San Pablo, for continued
use by the Health Services Department.
C.76 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a Rental Agreement with Jeffrey
and Naomi Gary for the premises at 864 Diablo Road, Danville.
Other Actions
C.77 AUTHORIZE the Office on Aging to let a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Legal Services for
Seniors for approximately $77,817 for a contract beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30,
1999. (State and Federal Funds)
C.78 APPROVE the refund of overpayment of transfer taxes and AUTHORIZE the County
Auditor-Controller to issue warrants refunding the overpayment.
C.79 ACCEPT the Auditor-Controller's January Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
(SLESF) activity reports.
C.80 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter on behalf of the Board to the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a request to preempt local franchising
of cable-type companies.
C.81 ADOPT resolution conditionally providing for the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the
Town Center Apartments, Lafayette.
C.82 DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to dispose of equipment and
vehicles no longer required for County purposes.
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Other Actions - Continued
C.83 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue emergency action regarding the remodeling at
40 Glacier Drive, Martinez, for the Sheriff s Dispatch Center.
C.84 APPROVE plans and specifications for playground equipment replacement at Countywide
Head Start Centers for the Community Services Department and DIRECT the Clerk to
advertise for bids to be received on April 23, 1998.
C.85 DETERMINE the need to continue emergency action regarding the repair of the "Hill 310"
land creep, Bay Point area.
C.86 APPROVE settlement of billing dispute with Biddle and Associates.
C.87 ACCEPT report by the County Administrator on the proposal to require applicants for
firefighter positions to be certified paramedics.
C.88 APPROVE the discharge of obligation of returned items in the total amount of$3,079.10, as
recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder.
C.89 ADOPT resolution determining to proceed with Certificate of Participation financing for
Refunding of Certificates of Participation (Various Capital Projects), Series 1994, and
authorizing County officials to take necessary actions and to prepare necessary documents.
C.90 ADOPT a position of support for state funding of the Adult Homeless Education Programs in
Contra Costa County currently being offered through the Contra Costa County Office of
Education and other adult education providers and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of
Supervisors, to sign letters of support.
C.91 APPROVE recommendation of the County Clerk regarding the consolidation of Acalanes
Unified School District elections with statewide general elections and purchase of necessary
equipment for such consolidation.
C.92 ADOPT resolution offering an early retirement option to achieve cost savings within the
Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.
Housing Authority
C.93 ADOPT resolution approving a First Supplemental Indenture, a first amendment to the
Financing Agreement and Intercreditor Agreement related to the Authority 1992-C Multi-
Family Mortgage Revenue bonds (Lakeshore Apartments, Antioch), and actions related
thereto.
C.94 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to enter into a
one year Lease Renewal with Las Deltas Project Pride of North Richmond to provide space
for support services for Las Deltas residents and the surrounding community.
Redevelopment Agency
C.95 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a First
Amendment to Contract with Katz Hollis for tax increment financial services.
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Correspondence
C.96 LETTERS from President, Beneto, Inc., Sacramento, and District Manager, Flying J Inc.,
Self-Serve Petroleum, Inc., and Redding Oil Company expressing opposition to a proposal for
the adoption of the Open Supply and Divorcement Ordinance. REFER TO COUNTY
COUNSEL
C.97 LETTER from Superintendent, Moraga School District, requesting the Board of Supervisors
to consolidate the Moraga School District Governing Board trustee election of November 2,
1999, with the statewide general election of November 7, 2000, and with every statewide
general election of even numbered years thereafter. REFER TO CLERK-RECORDER AND
COUNTY COUNSEL FOR RECOMMENDATION
C.98 LETTER from President, The Woman's Club of Antioch, requesting Board support for the
retention of the old Riverview Union High School in some branch of public ownership while
allowing the site to be managed or overseen by the Antioch Historical Society for the
establishment of a historical museum. REFER TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND
COUNTY COUNSEL
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 24-2.402
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1998
CALLED TO ORDER and ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION: Victor Westman, County Counsel, announced that in
Closed Session by a unanimous vote, with all five Supervisors present, Scott
Tandy was appointed Interim Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.1 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVED plans and specifications and
AUTHORIZED advertising for bids for the Delta Road bike lanes and
Knightsen Avenue sidewalk projects, Knightsen area. (Funding: 30%
TDA, 37% CDBG and 33% Road Funds)
C.91 APPROVED the recommendations of the County Clerk-Recorder as
amended to include approval of the request of the Acalanes Unified
School District to consolidate its district elections with the statewide
general elections, adoption of the findings, and acceptance of the funding
proposal from the Clerk-Recorder to amortize the cost of election
equipment as set forth in Recommendation No. 6.
PRESENTATIONS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
P.2 PRESENTED a County Service Award to Joan Cronn (35 years) in the
Sheriffs Office. The presentation to Pat Burzdak in the Auditor-
Controller Department (25 years) will be rescheduled.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 CONTINUED to April 14, 1998, at 2:00 p.m., the hearing on the
proposed formation of the Alamo Area of Benefit. (AYES: II, IV, V, I;
NOES: None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None)
D.2 CLOSED the hearing on the annual street light charges for MS 7-96
(Alamo area) and annexation of the subdivision to County Service L-100;
APPROVED the recommendations as presented including the adoption of
Resolution No. 98/138 determining the charges, confirming the final
report, and approving the annexation and levying of charges on the tax
roll. (AYES: 11, IV, V, I; NOES: none; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: none)
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DELIBERATION-(contd.)
D.3 CLOSED the hearing on the annual street light charges for MS 16-96
(Alamo area) and annexation of the subdivision to County Service Area L-
100; APPROVED the recommendations as presented including the
adoption of Resolution No. 98/139 determining the charges, confirming
the final report, and approving the annexation and levying of charges on
the tax roll. (AYES: II, IV, V, I ; NOES: none; ABSENT: III;
ABSTAIN: none)
D.5 DIRECTED the County Affirmative Action Officer to report to the Board
April 14, 1998, with recommendations on a process to receive appropriate
public input regarding all phases of MBE/WBE construction, purchasing
and professional services contracts, and on the forum for public meetings
for discussion of the issues; and DIRECTED the County Affirmative
Action Officer to include in the report the issue of affirmative action when
Federal monies are involved. (AYES: II, III, IV, I; NOES: V;
ABSENT: none; ABSTAIN: none)
D.6 PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
D.7 CONTINUED to April 21,1998, at 2:30 p.m., the hearing on the
recommendation of the Community Development Director to determine if
cause exists to revoke Land Use Permit 95-2061 issued December 2,
1996, Dale Bridges, applicant, Alamo area. (AYES: 11, III, V, 1; NOES:
none; ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: none)
D.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 98/137, approving the recommendation of the
East County Regional Planning Commission on the request of Contra
Costa County (Applicant) to amend the adopted State Route 4 Bypass
Precise Alignment Plan to add the portion of Segment 3 beginning at
Briones Road and extending south to the intersection of Vasco Road and
Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood/Bryon area. (County File SP 98-0001)
(AYES: 11, 111, V, 1; NOES: none; ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: none)
D.9 CONTINUED to April 14, 1998, at 2:30 p.m., hearing on the appeals of
Bellecci & Associates, Inc., (Appellant) and Gene Wright (Appellant)
from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on
the application of Bellecci & Associates (Applicant) and East Bay
Builders Company, Inc., (Owner) requesting approval of a vesting
tentative map to subdivide approximately 1.5 acres into four parcels
(County File MS 97-0009), Walnut Creek area. (AYES: II, III, V, I;
NOES: none; ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: none)
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AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND
AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TUESDAY, March 24, 1998, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR March 24, 1998 MEETING
A. EXISTING LITIGATION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. (LITIGATION
HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED. Gov.Code. § 54956.9(A).) CASES:
1. Contra Costa County, et al. v. Federico Pena, et ai., USDC North. Dist. No.
C97-3842FMS.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1. Title: Executive Director, Private Industry Council.
2. Title: Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION(B) OF
SECTION 54956.9 POTENTIAL CASES:
1. § 54956.9(b)(1)& (3)(DXE) -One. Involving threats of litigation outside of and in
open and public meetings on specific matters within the responsibility of the
County.
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Director, Animal Services Department.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE HOARD 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
is years; that acting for the Hoard of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa I posted on
March 19 1998 , 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 March 24 1998 , a
copy of which is attached hereto.
DATED: March 19 , 199.8
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Deputy Clerk