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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 04131999 - AGENDA JOHN GICIIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1St DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY JOE CHAIR M1LLA GAYLE B.UILKEMA 2nd DISTRICT AND FOR DONNA GERBER SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR 3rd DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK DeSAULNIER AND 4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,851 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (925)335-1900 5th DISTRICT TUESDAY APRIL 13, 1999 9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105. 9:15 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Inspirational Thought - "To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life." Samuel Johnson CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Page 3) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items. 9:15 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: SD.I CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed. SD.2 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute an Operating Agreement with Sky Valley Financial to administer, market, and service loans under the Agency's First Time Homebuyer Program, North Richmond and Bay Point areas. (Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director-Redevelopment) SD.3 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute 13 contracts between TCI of California and the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa. (Robert McEwan, Housing Authority Acting Executive Director) SDA HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance at 68-70 Mountain View Avenue, Bay Point area, Liem Le, (Owner), and to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428) (Mickie Perez,Building Inspection Department) SD.5 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance at 125 Highway Avenue, Bay Point area, Carmen Gaddis, (Owner), and to consider assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428) (Mickie Perez, Building Inspection Department) SD.6 HEARING on the appeal of Donald W. Monson (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 18-16 Bella Monte S., Bay Point area. (C.C.C. Ordinance Section 14-6.428) (Tim Griffith, Building Inspection Department) SD.7 HEARING to consider increasing fees for the Office of the Sheriffs Electronic Home Detention Program. (Mike Rutledge, Sheriff-Coroner's Department) SD.8 HEARING to consider a proposed road name change from C Street to Terra Lane, Pacheco area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director) SD.9 HEARING to consider amending itemized professional and service rate charges for the Contra Costa County Health Services Department. (Pat Godley, Health Services Department) 1 (04-13-1999) SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued SD.10 HEARING pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ("TEFRA Hearing"), at the conclusion of which ADOPT a resolution approving an installment purchase financing to be undertaken by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to finance acquisition and renovation of two facilities in Contra Costa County (San Pablo and Concord areas)by Spectrum Center for Educational and Behavioral Development, Inc. (County Administrator) 10:00 A.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items: D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) D.2 CONSIDER the Board's previous actions regarding the composition of the Children and Families First (Proposition 10) Commission and CONSIDER referring to the Internal Operations Committee the responsibility to interview and recommend individuals to fill the seats on the Children and Families First (Proposition 10) Commission other than the seats reserved for members of the Board of Supervisors, County Health Officer, Community Services Director and Social Service Director, and to return their recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. (Scott Tandy, Chief Assistant County Administrator) D.3 CONSIDER approving the recommendations of the Internal Operations Committee on proposed changes to the Election Campaign Ordinance. (Supervisor Uilkema) 2 (04-13-1999) 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 (925)335-1900; TDD (925)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, (925) 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, (925) 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 M. DeSaulnier and G. B. Uilkema) - 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. Gioia and D. Gerber)- Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. B. Uilkema and J. Gioia) - meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 1:00 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez. The Transportation Water& Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and M. DeSaulnier)- meets on the third Monday of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, beginning with March 15, 1999. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s)as noted: (See above for time and place of meetings) Transportation, Water& Infrastructure Committee 04-19-1999 9:00 A.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. i (04-13-1999) 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.) Consent Items of Board Members C.1 APPOINT Thomas N. Barresi as the Consumer Representative and Diane Greenwood as the Family Member Representative to the Mental Health Commission, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. C.2 ADOPT resolution declaring the month of April 1999 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Canciamilla. C.3 ADOPT resolution honoring Mr. William Lucy for his work as one of the most prolific African American labor leaders of our time, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. CA ACCEPT resignation of Choy Saephan from the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council and DIRECT the Clerk to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. C.5 ADOPT resolution declaring the month of April 1999 as Khalsa Month, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. 3 (04-13-1999) 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, April 13, 1999 CALLED TO ORDER and OPENING CEREMONIES CLOSED SESSION: The Board of Supervisor's Chair, Joe Canciamilla, announced the selection of David Coleman as the new County Public Defender. CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: CA CORRECTED TO READ: ACCEPTED the resignation of Choy Saephan from the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: SDA CLOSED the public hearing; HEARD and CONSIDERED the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code 14.610) at 68-70 Mountain View Avenue, Bay Point, Liem Le (Owner); ADDED the costs of the abatement confirmation hearing thereto; CONFIRMED the report; and DIRECTED the report to be filed by the Clerk of the Board. SD.5 CLOSED the public hearing; DEFERRED for decision to May 11, 1999, at 9:00 a.m., the report by the County Abatement Officer for itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance at 125 Highway Avenue, Bay Point, Carmen Gaddis (Owner). (C.C.C. Ordinance Code 14.610). SD.6 CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Donald Monson (Owner), from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Section 14-6.428), a substandard duplex dwelling and attached accessory shed located at 18-16 Bella Monte S., Bay Point; AFFIRMED the determinations of the County Abatement Officer; DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to proceed and perform the work of the abatement. SD.7 CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED the Sheriff-Coroner's Electronic Home Detention Fee. SD.8 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/169, renaming C Street to Terra Lane, Pacheco, (at the intersection of Center Avenue and Second Avenue South). (04-13-1999 - Sum) SD.9 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/170, as amended, the schedule of itemized professional and service rate charges for Contra Costa County Health Services effective May 1,1999. 010 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 99/171 approving an installment purchase financing by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) to finance acquisition and renovation of two facilities in Contra Costa County by Spectrum Center for Education and Behavioral Development, Inc. DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below: D.1 Public Comment: The following persons presented testimony: James March, 2300 Humphrey #6, Richmond, on concealed weapons permits; Warren Smith, 1100 Bailey Road, Pittsburg, expressed his appreciation for assistance from the Board on various matters; Dwight L. Wiggins, President, Tosco Refining Co., 150 Solano Way, Martinez, regarding the current status of the standdown at Tosco-Avon Refinery; Larry Ziemba, Plant Manager, Tosco- Avon Refinery, 150 Solano Way, Martinez, on training and recertification of employees at the refinery; Donald R. Brown, 1801 Sonoma Blvd. #117, Vallejo, regarding concerns relative to the March 23, 1999, explosion at the Tosco-Avon Refinery. D.2 DETERMINED that the interviews for a Parent Advocacy Group representative for the Children and Families First (Proposition 10) Commission will be conducted by the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS), with the subsequent recommendation to be considered by the Board of Supervisors; and DIRECTED that the Mental Health Commission, Local Planning and Child Care Development Committee, and Substance Abuse Advisory Board submit their nominations for a representative and alternate to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. (AYES: I, 11, III and V; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: NONE) D.3 CONTINUED to May 4, 1999, consideration of the recommendations of the Internal Operations Committee on proposed changes to the Election Campaign Ordinance. (No vote was taken) s (04-13-1999 - Sum) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA State of California } County of Contra Costa ) I, C. S. Turner , hereby declare that I am a citizen of the United States of America, over the age of 18 years; that acting for the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa I posted on Anril 8. 19999_ at 651 Pine Street , Lobby, Martinez, California, an agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa to be held on April 13. 1999 a copy of which is attached hereto. Dated: April 8, 1999 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /G .I/"-' Deputy Clerk SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR THE BOARD OS SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD BOARD OF CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TUESDAY, April 13, 1999, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER DURING THIS REGULAR April 13, 1999 MEETING A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT 1. Title: Public Defender. H9GR0UP=LEML-SESW-7-99.WPD