HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 05092000 - AGENDA JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DONNA GERBER
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.CILKEMA
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
DONNA GERBER
3rd DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR
MARK DeSAULNIER AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.651 PINE STREET AND
JOE CANCIAMILLA MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
5th DISTRICT (925)335-1900
TUESDAY
MAY 9, 2000
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105.
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "A man would do nothing if he waited until he could do it so well
that no one at all would find fault with what he has done." - Cardinal Newman
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Page 3) - Items removed from this section will be
considered with the Short Discussion Items.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:
HA.1 CONSIDER accepting the investment report for the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, as required by SB564(Ch783).
9:35 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 and authorizing the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a Loan
Guarantee with the Contra Costa County Housing Authority for an affordable housing project for
homeowners in North Richmond. (No General Funds) (Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director-
Redevelopment)
SD.3 HEARING to consider formation of Stormwater Utility Area No. 18 and the adoption of
Stormwater Utility Assessment for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, Oakley area. (Linda Bulkeley, Public
Works Department)
SDA HEARING to consider restating itemized professional and services rates for various programs
and services in the Health Services Department. (Lewis Pascalli and Ken Stuart, Health Services
Department)
SD.5 HEARING on the appeal of Rutha Flanagan (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement
Officer declaring a substandard building and junkyard conditions in violation of Sections 712
- 2.004 and 88 - 4.208 of the Contra Costa County Ordinance Code, and declaring said violations
a public nuisance on property located at 1653 3rd Street, Richmond. (Barry Pierce, Building
Inspection Department)
SD.6 CONSIDER approving recommendations of the Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCTA)
pertaining to "Options for Growth Management Program" and authorizing the Chair, Board of
Supervisors, to transmit the recommendations to the CCTA. (Continued from April 18, 2000)
(Daniel Pulon, Community Development Department)
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SD.7 CONSIDER authorizing staff to release inter-city rail goals for review and comment, as
recommended by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee. (Supervisors Gioia
and Uilkema.)
SD.8 CONSIDER approving changes in the solid waste collection service and rates in the
unincorporated County areas served by Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal,as recommended by the
Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee. (Continued from May 2, 2000)
10:15 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 a report from the Mental Health Commission regarding AB 1800 introduced by
Helen MacLeod Thomson which provides for an update of the Lanterman Petris Short Act related
to services for the mentally ill; and CONSIDER adopting a resolution taking a position on the
proposed legislation. (Supervisor Canciamilla and Herb Putnam, Chair, Mental Health
Commission)
11:00 A.M.
D.3 HEARING on the recommendation by the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
request by Merlot Nursery, Sandy Skaggs (Applicant) and Farrow, Galvan and Lundberg
(Owners), for an amendment to the Northgate Specific Plan to allow small scale nurseries as a
conditionally permitted land use. The subject site is located at 701 Northgate Road, Walnut
Creek. (County File SP 96-007) (Pat Roche, Community Development Department)
11:15 A.M.
DA HEARING on the appeal from an administrative decision regarding Subdivision 7693, Wingset
Place, Alamo, by David and Krista Ciapponi and John and Maureen Yandell. (Continued from
April 18, 2000) (Bob Drake, Community Development Department)
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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(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 J.Canciamilla and J. Gioia)-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 Finance Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier 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 G. B. Uilkema and M. DeSaulnier)- meets on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation.Water&Infrastructure Committee(Supervisors J. Gioia and G. B. Uilkema)- meets on the
second Monday of the month at 1:00 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s)as noted: (See above for time
and place of meetings)
Finance Committee 05-15-2000 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.
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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).
Consent Items of Board Members
C.1 ADOPT resolution recognizing the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics on
June 7, 2000, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.2 ADOPT resolution honoring Cherie Grant as the Moraga Citizen of the Year 2000, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.3 ACCEPT the resignation of Rachel Raimi from the District I Consumer Seat on the Mental Health
Commission and APPOINT Aniece Jackson to the District I Consumer Seat on the Mental Health
Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
CA ADOPT resolution proclaiming May 16, 2000, as 'Bike to Work Day" in Contra Costa County,
as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.5 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter to the East Bay Municipal Utility
District (EBMUD) regarding the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report for the
proposed Walnut Creek-San Ramon Valley Improvement Project, as recommended by Supervisor
Gerber.
C.6 ADOPT resolution supporting Assembly Bill 212 (Aroner), California CARES (Compensation
and Retention Encourage Stability) to reward the pursuit of child development training and to
promote the retention of committed,qualified child care teachers and providers,as recommended
by Supervisor Gerber.
C.7 ADOPT resolution requesting support for the establishment of"Rosie the Riveter/World War 11
Homefront National Historic Park" in Richmond, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
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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 May 9, 2000
CALLED TO ORDER and OPENING CEREMONIES
CLOSED SESSION: There were no Closed Session announcements.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed.
HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS: Approved as listed.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.3 CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/200
establishing Stormwater Utility Area 18 and imposing the annual
assessment, Oakley area.
SDA CLOSED the public hearing: and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/221
Restating itemized professional and service rates for Contra Costa
County Health Services, as modified.
SD.5 CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Rutha L. Flanagan
(Owner), from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a
substandard building and junkyard conditions at 1653 3rd Street,
Richmond; AFFIRMED the determinations of the County Abatement
Officer; DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to proceed and
perform the work of the abatement (C.C.C. Ordinance 14.6410) with an
extension of 60 days to allow for the permitting process.
SD.6 APPROVED transmitting staff s recommendations, as amended, to the
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) in response to their
discussion paper, Options for the Growth Management Program,
published by the CCTA. (AYES: I, II, IV and III; NOES: V; ABSENT:
NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE)
SD.8 DIRECTED that the Community Development Department staff work
with Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal regarding a greenwaste
add-on program and a paper recycling program for solid waste collection
service, and present that information to the Board of Supervisors.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following person appeared to speak during
Public Comment:
Laurie Comstock, 4475 Crestwood Circle, Concord, regarding using
tobacco settlement funds for youth smoking prevention programs.
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D.2 CONSIDERED the report and resolution from the Mental Health
Commission regarding AB 1800 introduced by Assemblywoman Helen
MacLeod Thomson updating the Lanterman Petris Short Act related to
services for the mentally ill; and REFERRED this matter back to the
Mental Health Commission for clarification of their position; requested
specificity with regard to amendments, and for comments related to
anticipated action on this issue from Senator Burton's Office.
D.3 CLOSED the public hearing on the request by Merlot Nursery for the
North Gate Specific Plan Amendment (SP #96-007); ADOPTED the
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for this
project as adequate and in compliance with CEQA; ACCEPTED
Resolution No. 00-8 approved by the Walnut Creek City Council;
ACCEPTED Resolution No. 19-1998 approved by the County Planning
Commission; ACCEPTED the November 10, 1998 County Planning
Commission action to grant a land use permit (LP #96-2089) to legalize
the nursery with the conditions of approval contingent upon the
Supervisors' approval of the North Gate Specific Plan and the granting of
the fence variance; ACCEPTED the modification for condition of
approval #11; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/224 approving the First
Amendment to the North Gate Specific Plan (SP #96-007) to allow small
scale commercial nurseries as a conditionally permitted land use;
DENIED the applicant's request to amend standards for fencing related to
type and height; and DIRECTED the Community Development
Department to post the Notice of Determination with the County Clerk.
DA CONTINUED to June 13, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., the hearing on the appeal
from an administrative decision regarding Subdivision 7693, Wingset
Place, Alamo, by David and Krista Ciapponi and John and Maureen
Yandell.
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SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107 AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
651 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA,
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR MAY 9, 2000 MEETING
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito and Keith Fleming.
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;United Chief
Officers Association (UCOA); SEN Health Care Workers Local No. 250 and Oakley-
Knightsen Firefighters' Association.
2. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito,and Phil Batchelor.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management employees (Exh. A.,
Resol. No. 96/488), unrepresented nursing classification employees and all other
unrepresented agency employees.
B. 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)(D)(E)-One. Involving threats of litigation outside of, and in public
meetings on specific matters within the responsibility of the County.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
State of California )
County of Contra Costa )
I, C. S. Turner , hereby declare that I 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 May 4. 2000 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 May 9, 2000 a copy of which is
attached hereto.
Dated: May 4, 2000
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Deputy Clerk