HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 03132001 - AGENDA JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GAYLE B.UILKEMA
GAYLE B.UILKEMA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
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2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
DONNA GERBER
3rd DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND JOHN SWEETEN
MARK DeSAULNIER AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
4th DISTRICT AND
FEDERAL D.GLOVER BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
5th DISTRICT MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
(925)335-1900
TUESDAY -
March 13,2001
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105.
Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on
yourself' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3-4) - Items removed from this section will be
considered with the Short Discussion Items.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS
HA.1 ACCEPT the revised Investment Policy for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
in order to be in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and California Governmental Code.
PRESENTATIONS
P.1 PRESENTATION of a Certificate of Appreciation to Richard Spellmann, a newly former resident
of West Contra Costa County, for his 50+years of civic involvement. (Supervisor Gioia)
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS -The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.2 HEARING to consider and adopt fees for property tax administration. (County Administrator)
SD.3 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at Delta Coves c/o Warren Weisenburg, Sandy Lane, Bethel
Island to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section
14-6.428) (Mike Silva, Building Inspection Department)
SDA HEARING to the appeal of Ken Manning, dba Soil Enterprises, Inc., (Owner) from the decision
of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 5100 Clifton
Court Road, Byron area (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428). (Mike Silva, Building
Inspection Department)
SD.5 HEARING on the appeal of Buchalter,Nemer et al, from the decision of the County Abatement
Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 590 La Paloma Road, El Sobrante area.
(Lynn and Sharon Newt, Owners) (C.C.C. Ordinance Sections 712-2.004, 74-1.002) (Mark
Kirchen, Building Inspection Department)
SD.6 HEARING on the appeal of Joseph and Frances Brucia(Owners) from the decision of the County
Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 14800 Byron Highway,
Byron area. (C.C.C. Ordinance Sections 82-2.006, 88-4.204, 88-4.402)(Jaime Perez, Building
Inspection Department)(Continued from February 13, 2001)
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SD.7 HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition by eminent domain
of real property required for the Withers Avenue Headwall Repair Project, Lafayette area.
(Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)
SD.8 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the County Agricultural Commissioner to execute a
contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for funding for noxious weed
control in the amount of$33,024 available through Senate Bill 1740, and supporting the efforts
of the Alameda-Contra Costa County Weed Management Area to increase awareness and
coordinate control of noxious weeds in Contra Costa County with SB 1740 and other funding..
(Edward P. Meyer, Agricultural Commissioner-Director of Weights and Measures)
SD.9 CONSIDER authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into an agreement with East Bay
Regional Parks District for dispersal of Proposition 12, per capita share monies and approving
the recommended disbursement to parks and recreational facilities in the unincorporated area of
Contra Costa County. (Countywide)(Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)
11:00 A.M.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.l PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.2 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Community Development Director to execute a
modification to the existing agreement with the Hofmann Company and the East Diablo Fire
Protection District to provide a fire station for the Discovery Bay West Project (SD91-7686) in
the East County area. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director)
D.3 HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Regional Planning Commission
on the request by Tom Gozzano (Applicant and Owner), for an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the County General Plan and the San Pablo Avenue-Rodeo Downtown/Waterfront
Specific Plan, Rodeo area. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director)
D.4 HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the
proposed Residential Density Bonus Ordinance. (Jim Kennedy, Director-Redevelopment Agency)
Closed Session
Adjourn to the Board of Supervisors Retreat
March 19, 2001
Westminster Retreat
512 Hemme Avenue, Alamo
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to (Jnd\nanm* 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 acopy ofany written statement b»the Clerk.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted byone
motion. Therm will be no separate discussion of these itanna unless requested by m 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 onmatters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will beheard when the Chair calls for comments
from those persons who are|nsupport thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing ia
closed and the matter issubject tndiscussion and action bythe Board.
Requests for reconsideration of land use(planning)decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk ofthe Board
ofSupervisors within 10 days of the Board's dec\aion, and must identify the new information which was not before
the Board ofSupervisors 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(825) 335-19OO; TDD (925) 335-1015. Anassistive listening device imavailable
from the Clerk, Room 108.
Copies oftaped 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 vveaMy agenda may also be viewed on the County's Internet Web Page:
VVWVV.CO.CC}NTRA,COGTA.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 (Supem|sonyK8. DeGmu|nierand F.D. (�|over)-rnaetspnthe second
and fourthMondays ofthe month at0:OUA.Wq. inConference Room A.2425BissoLane, Concord.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors F.D. Glover and O. Gerbor) - nleetsonthefirstandthirdWqondaysofthm
month atQ:0OA.M. in Room 108, County Administration Bui|d|nQ, 651 Pine Street Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors J. Gioia and M. [}e8au|nier) - meets on the first and third
Mondays cfthe month at 10:00A.yW. in Room 105. County Administration Bui|ding, 651 Pine Street Street, Martinez.
The (Supervisors D. Gerber and J. Gioia)'meets onthe second
Monday ofthe nnonUl at 10:00A.M. in Room 105. County Administration Building, 651 pine Street Street, Martinez.
Finance Committee 3-10-01 CANCELED see above
Internal Operations Committee 3-19-01 CANCELED see above
F[:PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12noon, 12days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
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).
Personnel Actions
C.1 CONFIRM AFSCME Local 2700 as the majority representative for the East Diablo Fire
Protection District Clerical Unit as recommended by the Labor Relations Manager.
C.2 ADOPT the Memorandum of Understanding between the East Diablo Fire District and United
Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F., Local 1230, implementing negotiated wage agreements and
other economic terms and condition of employment beginning January 1, 2000 through December
31, 2001. 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.
Grants & Contracts
C.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with
Desarrollo Familiar, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $93,362 to provide mental health services,
including individual, group, and family collateral counseling, case management, and medication
management for Spanish-speaking CalWORKs participants through June 30, 2001. (100% State
CalWORKs Funds)
CA APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with
Desarrollo Familiar, Inc., in an amount not to exceed$36,170,to provide alcohol and drug abuse
primary prevention services to Spanish-speaking youth and families in West County,for the period
from March 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001. (Federal Funds)
Other Actions
C.5 DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action continued by the Board on
February 27, 2001 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.
C.6 DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the board
of Supervisors on December 14, 1999 based on the increasing/epidemic number of AIDS/HIV
and hepatitis C cases among injection drug users in Contra Costa County.
C.7 DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board
of Supervisors on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa
County.
C.8 DETERMINE there is a need to continue the action taken by the Board on October 3, 2000
pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20134 and 22050 to replace the heating, ventilation
and air conditioning system at the Richmond Health Center, 100 38th Street,Richmond for Health
Services.
C.9 APPROVE an amendment to the age requirements of two consumer membership seats on the
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)Public Authority Advisory Committee from"under 65 years
of age" to "under 60 years of age", as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
Redevelopment Agency
C.10 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract with Bill
Reeds in an amount not to exceed$24,500 to develop a strategic plan for the Bay Point Waterfront
area. (No impact on the General Fund)
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Consent Items of Board Members
C.11 ADOPT resolution commending Officer Larry Johnson for being chosen as the Richmond-San
Pablo Exchange Club's Firefighter of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
C.12 ADOPT resolution in special recognition of Commissioner James H. Libbey for his twenty years
of outstanding service to the people of Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor
DeSaulnier.
C,13 APPOINT Susan K. Bischel to the District Il seat of the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra
Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.14 REAPPOINT Daniel Pellegrini to the District 11 seat of the Fish and Wildlife Committee, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.15 ACCEPT the resignation of Gerald Littleton from the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District
Fire Advisory Commission,DECLARE a vacancy,and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply
the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.16 ACCEPT the resignation of Theresa J. Canepa from a District II Owner seat of the Mobile Home
Advisory Committee, DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the
Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.17 ACCEPT the resignation of Lillian Burns from the Alamo Beautification Steering Committee,
DECLARE a vacancy,and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling
the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.18 ACCEPT the resignation of Fred Stornetta from the Byron-Brentwood-Knightsen Union
Cemetery District, DECLARE a vacancy on the Byron-Brentwood-Knightsen Union Cemetery
District; and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy,
as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
C.19 REAPPOINT James J. Bessolo, Shirley Moirano,Catherine J. Conn, Pedro Ferrer and Diane Leite
to specified seats on the Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor
Uilkema.
C.20 ACCEPT the resignation of Diane Leite from the County Service Area R-10 Citizens Advisory
Committee; DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's
policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.21 APPOINT Beatrice Couzens as the District III alternate representative to the County Library
Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
C.22 APPOINT Maria Theresa Viramontes-Campbell to the Contra Costa County Children& Family
Commission as the District I representative, and APPOINT Susan Wittenberg as an alternate, as
recommended by Supervisor Gioia,
C.23 APPOINT Robert E. Doran and Ray Tetrault to the East Diablo Fire Protection District Advisory
Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
C.24 ACCEPT the resignation of Kay Burnside from the Children & Family Commission, as
recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
C.25 AWARD a contract to Utah Pacific Construction Company, who has been found to have met the
requirements of the County's Outreach Program, in the amount of$406,310 for the Pacheco
Boulevard Traffic Signals Project, Pacheco area, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (75%
County Road Funds, 25% City of Pleasant Hill)
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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 13, 2001
CALLED TO ORDER and OPENING CEREMONIES
CLOSED SESSION: There were no Closed Session announcements.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
C.11 CORRECTED TO READ: ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/104 commending
Officer Larry Johnson for being chosen as the Richmond-San Pablo Exchange
Club's Police Officer of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
C.15 CORRECTED TO READ: DECLARED vacant the seat the held by Gerald
Littleton, recently deceased, on the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District's
Fire Advisory Committee, and DIRECTED the Clerk of the Board to apply the
Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.23 CORRECTED TO READ: APPOINTED Robert E. Doran and Ray Tetreault to
the East Diablo Fire Protection District Advisory Commission, as recommended
by Supervisor Glover.
C.22 CORRECTED TO READ: APPOINTED Maria Theresa Viramontes-Campbell
to the Contra Costa County Children & Family Commission as the District I
representative as of March 22, 2001; and APPOINTED Susan Wittenberg as an
alternate as of March 22, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
C.24 CORRECTED TO READ: ACCEPTED the resignation of Kay Burnside, and
Maria Theresa Viramontes-Campbell from the County Children and Families
Commission; DECLARED the seats vacant; and DIRECTED the Clerk of the
Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by
Supervisor Gioia.
HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS: Approved as listed.
PRESENTATION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
P.I APPROVED Resolution No. 2001/10 1. a Certificate of Appreciation to Richard
Spellmann, a newly former resident of West Contra Costa County, for his 50+
years of civic involvement.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED Resolution No. 2001/110 regarding
the Implementation of the Property Tax Administrative Cost Recovery
Provisions of Revenue and Taxation Code Section 95.3.
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01-43 CLOSED the public hearing; HEARD and CONSIDERED the itemized cost
report regarding the abatement of property at Delta Coves, Sandy Lane, Bethel
Island c/o Warren Weisenburg, and any objections having legal interest in the
property; ADDED the costs of the abatement confirmation hearing thereto;
CONFIRMED the report; and DIRECTED the Clerk of the Board to file it.
SDA CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Iden Manning, dba Soil
Enterprises, Inc. (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer
declaring a land use violation, contractor yard in an A-3 parcel, and junkyard
conditions at 5100 Clifton Court Road, Byron; AFFIRMED the determinations
of the County Abatement Officer; and DIRECTED the County Abatement
Officer to proceed and perform the work of the abatement (C.C.C. Ordinance
14.64 10), if it is determined compliance has not been met.
SD.5 CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Buchalter, Nemer et al, from
the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a substandard building
and unsafe conditions at 590 La Paloma Road, El Sobrante area (Lynn and
Shavon Newt) (Owners); 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).
SD.6 CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Joseph and Frances Brucia,
(Owners) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as
substandard property without a proper land use permit, contractor yard and
junkyard conditions at 14800 Byron Highway, Byron; AFFIRMED the
determinations of the County Abatement Officer; and 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 comply.
SD.7 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution of Necessity for acquisition
by eminent domain of real property required for the Withers Avenue Headwall
Repair Project, Lafayette area.
SD.9 AUTHORIZED the Public Works Director to enter into an agreement with the
East Bay Regional Park District for dispersal of Proposition 12 per capita share
monies; APPROVED the recommended disbursement to parks and recreational
facilities in the unincorporated area of the County as amended.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT: No one appeared to speak during Public Comment.
D.2 AUTHORIZED the Community Development Director to execute a modification
to the existing agreement with the Hofmann Company and the East Diablo Fire
Protection District to provide a fire station for the Discovery Bay West Project
(#SD 91-7686) in the East County area.
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D.3 CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED the San Pablo Avenue, Rodeo
General Plan/Specific Plan Amendment (County Files #GP 00-0003 and
#SP 00-0001) as recommended by the County Planning Commission;
DIRECTED the Community Development Department to include the San
Pablo/Rodeo General Plan/Specific Plan Amendment in the next consolidated
General Plan Amendment for 2001; ADOPTED the Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Significance as adequate and in compliance with
CEQA; ADOPTED the Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project; and
DIRECTED staff to post the Notice of Determination.
DA CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Significance for the project as adequate and in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); EXPRESSED intent to
approve the Residential Density Bonus as recommended by the County Planning
Commission, County File #ZTO 1-0002; APPROVED the findings and
recommendations contained in the County Planning Commission Resolution No.
3-2001 as the basis for the Board's action; DIRECT the Director of Community
Development to file a Notice of Determination and a Certificate of Exemption:
De Minimis Impact Finding with the County Clerk; INTRODUCED the
Residential Density Bonus Ordinance No. 2001- 06; WAIVED reading; FIXED
Tuesday April 10, 2001 for adoption of same; DIRECTED the Community
Development Director to arrange for payment of the County Clerk's handling fee.
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JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GAYLE B.UILKEMA
GAYLtE ISU � MA CONTRA COSTA COUNrl y CHAIR
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
DONNA GERBER
3rd DISTRICT SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND JOHN SWEETEN
MARK DeSAULNIER AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
4th DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET AND
FEDERAL D.GLOVER MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
5th DISTRICT (925)335-1900
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
March 13,2001
Honors & Proclamations:
C.26 ADOPT resolution commending Paul Schmidt for being chosen as the Richmond-San Pablo
Exchange Club's 2000 Firefighter of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
Posted: Marc , 2001
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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
Tuesday, March 13, 2001, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter
Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 105
Administration Building,
651 Pine Street, Martinez, California
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); SEIU Health Care Workers Local No. 250 and Oakley-Knightsen
Firefighters' Association.
2. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito, and John Sweeten.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management
employees (Resolution No. 2000/372 including its Exhibits),
unrepresented nursing classification employees and all other
unrepresented agency employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code, §54956.9(a)):
Lucy's Sales, et al. v. Contra Costa County, et al., U.S. District Court No. C98-
02955
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Gov. Code, §54956.9(b): two cases
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: County Administrator
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING OF AGENDA
OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
State of California
County of Contra Costa
1, June L. McHuen 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 March 8, 2001 at 651 Pine Street Lobby,
Martinez, California, an agenda for the adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Contra Costa to be held on March 13, 200 , a
copy of which is attached hereto.
Dated: March 8, 2001
1 declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
�eputy Clerk