HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 05082001 - CCC JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GAYLE B.UILKEMA
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GA1'LE B.UILKEMA
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
May 8, 2001
9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Growing is the reward of learning." - Unknown
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 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute a contract with Rubicon Programs, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$163,871 to provide life skills/job readiness employment placement and case management for 100
public housing residents at three Housing Authority developments for the period May 1, 2001
through April 30, 2003. (No County Funds Required)
HA.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute a lease extension and other necessary documents with Douglas A.
McPherson Enterprises, Inc., for 2219 Buchanan Road, Suites 5 & 6, Antioch, California for
administrative office space for the Section 8 Program, for a four year period. (No County Funds
Required)
HA.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute a contract with Project Second Chance (Contra Costa County Library's
Adult Literacy Program in an amount not to exceed $34,740, to provide adult literacy training for
36 public housing residents living in Housing Authority developments, for one year with two one-
year renewal options, depending upon HUD funding. (No County Funds Required)
PRESENTATIONS
P.I PRESENTATION declaring the week of May 7 - 13, 2001 as "Arson Awareness Week" in Contra
Costa County. (Supervisor Gerber)
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS -The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
SD.l CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.2 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/186 to accept Drainage Area 52C Plan
Amendment No. 2 and a new drainage fee ordinance (Ordinance No. 2001-09), Brentwood area.
(Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director.
SD.3 HEARING on the proposed ordinance adjusting the Criminal Justice Administrative(Booking)Fee.
(Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office)
SDA HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on the itemized costs for
abatement of a public nuisance at 209 Silver Avenue, Richmond, C.W. Warren (Owner), and
to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428)
(Dennis Broderick, Building Inspection Department)
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SD.5 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/185 to consummate purchase and accept Grant
Deed from Northern California Council for the Community, Inc., for the purchase of real property
at 1001 S. 57th Street, Richmond, for $661,320.77 plus $143.96/day after February 1, 2001, for
continued use by Community Services Department for HeadStart and Child Development Services.
(CPO 1-06)(Tony Collin, Community Services Director)
SD.6 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/182 amending the itemized professional and
services rates for Contra Costa County Health Services effective June 1, 2001, as recommended by
the Health Services Director, and RESTATE unchanged rates for County Health Services adopted
by Board Resolution 2001/59, dated February 13, 2001. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Director)
SD.7 HEARING on proposed Police Service Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6, adoption of
Resolution 2001/149 authorizing election thereof and formation of Zone 1804, Subdivision
SD008396, and adoption of Ordinance 2001-08 establishing a fee for the Police Service District,
Alamo area. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director)
SD.8 CONSIDER requesting CalA.RP facilities to provide the County with their plans for safety operating
or safety shutting down their facilities in the event of a power failure. (Supervisor Gioia)
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.I CONTINUED HEARING on the appeal by Peter and Ines Rauch; Victoria Galland; Renee Benoit
and David Girard; Ivanna Dietrich;and Lisa Goldberg and Ken Ribet(Appellants), from the decision
of the County Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals, on the request by Christine
Chang(Applicant and Owner)for a Development Plan Application and Variances for a 3,049 square
foot single family residence on a substandard sized lot for purposes of determining neighborhood
compatibility, with variances to allow a zero-foot front setback(minimum 20-feet required); a zero-
foot side setback(minimum 5-feet required); and a 4' 6" side setback(minimum 5 feet required). The
Board of Supervisors may also consider requiring the expansion of the garage, which would require
a variance to the front yard setback (0 feet to be considered; 20 feet required) Kensington area.
(#DP00-3019, and File #VR00-1039)(Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department)
(Continued from April 10, 200 1)
D.2 CONTINUED HEARING on the appeal by Eric Sterzl (Appellant) from the decision of the East
County Regional Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals, on the request by Kristine
Franzke (Applicant and Owner) to grant a variance to legalize two existing barns with a sideyard
setback of 3 feet for the 185 square foot barn and 6 feet for the 1,152 square foot barn (where
a 20 foot minimum setback for agricultural accessory buildings is required), on a substandard
sized lot,Brentwood area. (County File#VR00-1049)(Catherine Kutsuris,Community Development
Department (Continued from April 10, 200 1)
9:45 A.M.
D.3 HEARING on the recommended 2001/2002 Community Development Block Grant Program and
HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program funding allocations from the Family and Human
Services, Finance, and Affordable Housing Finance Committees. (Belinda Smith, Community
Development Department)
11:00 AAI
Adjourn to 202 Glacier Avenue , Gate 1, Martinez, for the groundbreaking of the new Juvenile Hall.
DA PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
Closed Session
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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).
Honors & Proclamations
C.1 ADOPT Resolution 2001/183 honoring Bob Reynolds as the 2001 Moraga Citizen of the Year, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.2 ADOPT Resolution 2001/187 proclaiming May 12, 2001 as "Letter Carrier Day" in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Appointments & Resignations
C.3 ADOPT Resolution 2001/180 appointing John Gioia as the Board of Supervisors representative and
Gayle B. Uilkema as the Board's alternate representative to the Community Advisory Committee
of the Bay Area Water Transit Authority, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
CA ACCEPT resignation of Alan B. Smith from the Family and Children's Trust Committee,DECLARE
a District Representative seat vacant,and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy
for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.
Personnel Actions
C.5 ADOPT the Memorandum of Understanding between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District and United Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 1230, implementing negotiated wage
agreements and other economic terms and conditions of employment beginning March 16, 2000
through March 31, 2002. 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
A/A execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of funds
and/or services:
C.6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a grant
application to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment(Federal-CSAT)in the amount of$275,000
for a three-year period to expand and intensify the Partners in Recovery Alliance Program Track 1I
Grant.(No County Match Required)
Other Actions
C.7 DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board
on October 26, 1999 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.
C.8 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.9 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.10 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
Department.
C.11 AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to carry forward unexpended
Community Development Block Grant funds for allocation by the Board to projects recommended
in the proposed 2001/2002 Action Plan.
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Other Actions - Continued
C.12 ACCEPT Grand Jury Report No. 0101, "Mt. Diablo Health Care District," and REFER to the County
Administrator.
C.13 ACCEPT the report from the Employees' Retirement Association, as recommended by the
Retirement Administrator.
Redevelopment Agency
C.14 ADOPT position supporting SB 232 (Sher) establishing an Environmental Insurance Program to
promote land recycling and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to communicate the
Board's support to the County's legislative delegation.
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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 8, 2001
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.
PRESENTATION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
P.1 APPROVED Resolution No. 2001/188 declaring the week of May 7- 13, 2001
as "Arson Awareness Week" in Contra Costa County.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/186 to accept
Drainage Area 52C Plan Amendment No. 2 and new drainage fee Ordinance
No. 2001-09, Brentwood area.
SD.3 CLOSED the public hearing on increasing the criminal justice administrative
(booking) fee; ADOPTED findings APPROVING the fee increase;
INTRODUCED Ordinance 2001-10, amending Ordinance 98-23, WAIVED
reading, and FIXED May 15, 2001 for adoption of same; DIRECTED that the
County Administrator's staff explore with the cities, the possibility of remote
bookings and report back to the Board.
SDA CLOSED the public hearing; HEARD and CONSIDERED the itemized report
regarding the abatement of property at 209 Silver Avenue, Richmond, and any
objections by C.W. Warren (owner) 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 the
report. (AYES: I, IV,V and Il; NOES: None; ABSENT: 111; ABSTAIN: None)
SD.6 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/182 amending
the Itemized Professional and Services Rates for Contra Costa County Health
Services effective June 1, 2001; DIRECTED that the Health Services
Department report to the Board on the number of Unannounced Inspections by
the Hazardous Materials Program. (AYES: 1, III, V and II; NOES: None;
ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: None)
SD.7 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/149 authorizing
an election for Zone 1804 in County Service Area P-6; ADOPTED the
Ordinance 2001-08 establishing a fee for Police Service District for
SD008396; DIRECTED the County Clerk to conduct the election required by
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Government Code Section 5397 by mail ballot, and held on the earliest
possible date permitted by law.
SD.8 ACKNOWLEGED that spontaneous power disruptions to industrial facilities
have the potential to increase the risk of a chemical release due to the
unplanned shutdown or restart of equipment; DIRECTED that the Health
Services Department request all industrial facilities subject to the California
Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP) to prepare and present to
the County within 30 days, a written plan detailing how they would continue
to safely operate or safely shutdown operations during an unplanned power
disruption ("Power Disruption Plan"); AUTHORIZED the Health Services
Department to perform an unannounced inspection to audit an industrial
facility which fails to submit a Power Disruption Plan within 30 days of being
requested to do so; DIRECTED that the Health Services Department prepare a
report to the Board within 45 days listing each CalARP industrial facility and
whether the facility has a Power Disruption Plan; DIRECTED the Health
Services Department to work with the unprepared industrial facilities to assist
in their planning to put a Power Disruption Plan in place; REQUESTED that
the Health Services Department and County Counsel explore the County's
authority under CalARP to enforce provisions to require a Power Disruption
Plan; DIRECTED that consideration be given to modifying the Itemized
Professional and Services Rates for Health Services for facilities that refuse to
submit a Power Disruption Plan; DIRECTED that the Health Services
Department work with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on this
issue; and REQUESTED that County Counsel, the Health Services Director
and the Hazardous Materials Program staff advise what standard of adequacy
must be met by such Power Disruption Plans.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 WAIVED by a 3/4 vote the public notice, and allowed the Board of Supervisors
to consider new information regarding the mediation agreement presented this
day on the appeal by Peter and Ines Rauch, et al (Appellants) of the County
Planning Commission's approval of a development plan and variance
application of Christine Chang (Applicant and Owner) (County File # DP00-
3019, and File # VR00-1039) for a single family residence on a substandard
lot, Kensington area; CONSIDERED the resolution of the County Planning
Commission; FOUND the Categorical Exemption adequate for the purposes of
considering the project; APPROVED the appeal and the project with the
modified conditions as amended; ADOPTED the findings of the County
Planning Commission with the modifications that are based on the revised
conditions approved this date.
D.2 CLOSED the public hearing; UPHELD the appeal of Eric Sterzl (Appellant),
on the request by Kristine Franzke (Applicant and Owner) to grant a variance
for two existing barns on a substandard lot, Brentwood area, (County File
#VR00-1049); ACCEPTED the recommendation of the East County Regional
Planning Commission; ACCEPTED the determination that the project is
exempt from CEQA; APPROVED the project with a modification to remove
the 185 square foot barn, and to submit to the Zoning Administrator evidence
resolving the drainage issue; ADOPTED the findings and Conditions of
Approval as amended; and DIRECTED staff to file the Notice of Exemption
with the County Clerk.
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D.3 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED the FY 2001/2002 Action Plan;
APPROVED the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Finance .
Committee on the use of FY 2001/2002 HOME Investment Partnership Act
(HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Affordable
Housing Funds, as modified to shift $48,000 to the Economic Development
category; APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations on the
Economic Development Category of the FY 2001/2002 CDBG, with the
addition of the transfer of funds from the Affordable Housing category;
APPROVED the Finance Committee recommendation on the Open category
of the FY 2001/2002 CBDG; APPROVED the Finance Committee
recommendation on the Infrastructure/Public Facility category of the FY
2001/2002 CDBG; and APPROVED the recommendations of the Family and
Human Services Committee on the Public Service category, with additional
funding conditions for specified projects, of the FY 2001/2002 CDBG.
DA PUBLIC COMMENT: The following people addressed issues affecting the
Latino population in the County.
Mary Rocha, Contra Costa Latino Leadership Council, 3022 Rio Grande
Drive, Antioch;
Maria Alegria, Contra Costa Latino Leadership Council, 3781 Brazil, Pinole;
Mary Rosas, 171 Sandpiper Drive, Pittsburg;
John Marquez, 5061 Buckboard Way, Richmond.
ADJ 1 ADJOURNED today's Board meeting in honor of the memory of Gilbert and
Danielle Gomez. Mr. and Mrs. Gomez were killed and their children injured
in an auto accident, as the result of a drunk driver on Highway 4. Mrs. Gomez
had been active in educating East County youngsters about the hazards of
driving while under the influence.
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JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GAYLE B.UILKENIA
LsCONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.B.UI UILKEMA
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
May 8,2001
9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - "Growing is the reward of learning." - Unknown
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 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive f the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute a contract Rubicon Programs, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
1163,871 to provide life skills/job diness employment placement and case management for 100
L/ public housing residents at thre Housing Authority developments for the period May 1, 2001
through April 30, 2003. (No ounty Funds Required)
HA.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executiv .r r of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute a lease a nsion and other necessary documents with Douglas A.
'McPherson Enterprises, Inc., for 219 Buchanan Road, Suites 5 & 6, Antioch, California for
administrative office spa e'for a Section 8 Program, for a four year period. (No County Funds
Required)
HA.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the e Director of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa to execute a contr t with Project Second Chance (Contra Costa County Library's
Adult Literacy Program in an ount not to exceed $34,740, to provide adult literacy training for
36 public housing residents li ing in Housing Authority developments, for one year with two one-
year renewal options, depen ing upon HUD funding. (No County Funds Required)
PRESENTATIONS
P.1✓PRESENTATION declaring the week of May 7 - 13, 2001 as "Arson Awareness Week" in Contra
Costa County. (Supervisor Gerber)
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.�EARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/186 to accept Drainage Area 52C Plan
Amendment No. 2 and a new drainage fee ordinance (Ordinance No. 2001-09), Brentwood area.
tey (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director.
SD.3 NEARING on the proposed ordinance adjusting the Criminal Justice Administrative(Booking)Fee.
(Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office)
SD.4 TEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on the itemized costs for
.,/
abatement of a public nuisance at 209 Silver Avenue, Richmond, C.W. Warren (Owner), and
to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428)
(Dennis Broderick, Building Inspection Department)
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued
SD.5 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/185 to consummate purchase and accept Grant
Deed from Northern California Council for i y, nc., for the purchase of real property
at 1.001 S. 57th Street, Richmond,. 61,320.77 plus $143.96/day after February 1, 2001, for
continued use by Community S�ee ces Department for Headstart and Child Development Services.
(CPO1-06)(Tony Col6n, gin unity Services Director)
SD.6 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/182 amending the itemized professional and
services rates for Contra Costa County Health Services effective June 1, 2001, as recommended by
L,,*6 Health Services Director, and RESTATE unchanged rates for County Health Services adopted
by Board Resolution 2001/59, dated February 13, 2001. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Director)
SD.7 HEARING on proposed Police Service Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6, adoption of
resolution 2001/149 authorizing election thereof and formation of Zone 1804, Subdivision
SD008396, and adoption of Ordinance 2001-08 establishing a fee for the Police Service District,
Alamo area. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director)
SD.8 CONSIDER requesting CalARP facilities to provide the County with their plans for safety operating
or safety shutting down their facilities in the event of a power failure. (Supervisor Gioia)
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.1 CONTINUED HEARING on the appeal by Peter and Ines Rauch; Victoria Galland; Renee Benoit
and David Girard; Ivanna Dietrich; and Lisa Goldberg and Ken Ribet(Appellants), from the decision
of the County Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals, on the request by Christine
Chang(Applicant and Owner) for a Development Plan Application and Variances for a 3,049 square
foot single family residence on a substandard sized lot for purposes of determining neighborhood
compatibility, with variances to allow a zero-foot front setback(minimum 20-feet required); a zero-
foot side setback(minimum 5-feet required); and a 4' 6" side setback(minimum 5 feet required). The
Board of Supervisors may also consider requiring the expansion of the garage, which would require
a variance to the front yard setback (0 feet to be considered; 20 feet required) Kensington area.
(4DP00-3019, and File #VR00-1039)(Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department)
(Continued from April 10, 2001)
D.2 CONTINUED HEARING on the appeal by Eric Sterzl (Appellant) from the decision of the East
County Regional Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals, on the request by Kristine
Franzke (Applicant and Owner) to grant a variance to legalize two existing barns with a sideyard
setback of 3 feet for the 185 square foot barn and 6 feet for the 1,152 square foot barn (where
a 20 foot minimum setback for agricultural accessory buildings is required), on a substandard
sized lot, Brentwood area. (County File#VROO-I 049)(Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development
Department (Continued from April 10, 200 1)
9:45 A.M.
D.3 HEARING on the recommended 2001/2002 Community Development Block Grant Program and
HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program funding allocations from the Family and Human
Services, Finance, and Affordable Housing Finance Committees. (Belinda Smith, Community
Development Department)
11:00 AAt
Adjourn two 202 Glacier Avenue , Gate 1, Martinez, for the groundbreaking of the new Juvenile Hall.
DA `KUCOMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
Closed Session
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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 M. DeSaulnier and F.D.Glover)-meets on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Conference Room A, 2425 Bisso Lane, Concord.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors F.D. Glover and D. Gerber) - meets on the first and third Mondays of the
month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors J. Gioia and M. DeSaulnier) - meets on the first and third
Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building,651 Pine Street Street, Martinez.
The Transportation,Water& Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors D.Gerber and J.Gioia)-meets on the second
Monday of the month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street Street, Martinez.
Family and Human Services Committee 5-14-01 9:00 A.M. see above
Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee 5-14-01 10:00 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).
Honors & Proclamations
C.1 DOPT Resolution 2001/183 honoring Bob Reynolds as the 2001 Moraga Citizen of the Year, as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
C.2 JADOPT Resolution 2001/187 proclaiming May 12, 2001 as "Letter Carrier Day" in Contra Costa
County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
Appointments & Resignations
3 DOPT Re tion 2001/180 appointi Gioia as the Board of Su ervisors representative and
t/Gayle ilkema he Bo ternate repre tive ommuni Advisory Com e
eBay Area Water Transit Authority, as recommended by Supervisor Uil
.4 CCEPT resi B. Smith from the Fami d Children rust Committee,DECLARE
Distri presentative seat v t, and DIRE e Clerk of the Boar apply the Board's poli
for filling the vacancy, as recomme upervisor DeSaulnier.
Personnel Actions
C.5 ADOPT the em andum of Understanding between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
throu
rict a United rofessional Fire Fight F. Local 1230, implementin wage
em is and other economic to nd conditio of employment be ng March 16, 2000
March 31, 200 In the 2nion of the County dministrato a ary and benefit increases
mg from this action ave no material financial i n the funding status of the County
loyees' Retirement system.
Grants & Contracts
A/A execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of funds
and/or services:
C.6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a grant
plication to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment(Federal-CSAT)in the amount of$275,000
for a three-year period to expand and intensify the Partners in Recovery Alliance Program Track II
Giant.(NoCounty Match Required)
Other Actions
C.7 DETERMINE thelir is a need ntinue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board
on October 26, 199 e Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.
C.8 ,/llETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board
of Supervisors on Dece 9 based on the increasing/epidemic number of AIDS/HIV and
Hepatitis C cases among injection drug users in Contra Costa County.
C.9 DETERMINE there is a need tq continue with1the,emergency action originally taken by the Board
\Aof Supervisors on November 16,\1222mg the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County.
C.109ETERMINFr ere is a need to continue the action taken by the Board on October 3, 2000 pursuant
o Public Con act Code ion 0134 and 22050 to replace the heating, ventilation and air
conditioning sy e Richmond Health Center, 100 38th Street, Richmond for Health Services
Department.
C.II/AUT1 11 the De Director-Redeve ent, or designee, to forward unexpended
Co qty Development c-C nds for allocation by the Board to pr ' cts recommended
in the proposed 2001/2002 Action Plan.
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Other Actions - Continued
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C. 'CCEPT Grand Jury Report No. 0 10 1, "Mt. Diablo Care District," and REFER to the County
dministrator.
C.13 ACCEPT the report from the Employees' ement Association, as recommended by the
Retirement Administrator.
Redevelopment Agency
C.14 A OPT osition supporting SB 232 (Sher) establishing an Environmental Insurance Program to
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romote land RUTH ZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to communicate the
Board's support to the County's legislate el
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Tape Log for Board of Supervisors Meeting DATE: May 8, 2001
Tape Item No. Item
Call to Order
Consider Consent Items
P1 Presentation declaring the week of May 7-13, 2001 as "Arson Awareness Week" in
i� Contra Costa County.
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D1 Consider Consent Items previously removed
A4[qq SD2 Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/186 to accept Drainage Area 52C
in the Brentwood area.
SD3 Hearing on proposed ordinance adjusting the Criminal Justice Administrative
4-52-7 (Booking) Fee
GJ SD4 Hearing on abatement of a public nuisance at 209 Silver Avenue, Richmond.
U SD5 Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/185 for the purchase of real
property at 1001 S. 57`x' Street, Richmond
SD6 Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 2001/182 amending the itemized
professional and service rates for Contra Costa County Health Services
!. SD7 Hearing on proposed Police Service Special Taxes County Service Area P-6 in the
A � �Oq Alamo area.
�Lo SD8 Consider requesting CalARP facilities to provide the County with plans for safety
operation or safety shutting down their facilities in event of a power failure.
D1 Continued Hearing on appeal by Peter and Ines Rauch, et al, from decision of
Planning Commission regarding a family residence on a substandard sized lot,
f7 Kensington area.
-�O D2 Continued Hearing on appeal by Eric Sterzl from decision of East County Regional
1� Planning Commission regarding a barn on a substandard sized lot, Brentwood area.
n nD3 Hearing on 2001/2002 Community Development Block Grant Program
� " D4 Public Comment
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SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
;yMEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-2.402
TUESDAY May 8, 2001
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.
PRESENTATION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
VA1 APPROVED Resolution No. 2001/188 declaring the week of May 7- 13, 2001
as "Arson Awareness Week" in Contra Costa County.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD.2 CLOSED thublic hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/186 to accept
AfDaiiia/Are452C P-lap mendm and new drain rdinance
No. 2001-09, Brentwood area.
SD.3 CLOSED the public hearing on increasing the criminal justice administrative
(booking) fee; DOPTED findi AP OVING the fee increase;
INTRODUCE rdinance 20 -10, ame 'n Ordinance 98-23, WAIVED
reading, and FI D May 1 , 2001 for adoption of same; DIRECTED that the
County Adminis ator's s ff explore with the cities, the possibility of remote
bookings and repo t ba to the Board.
SDA CLOSED the public hearing; HEARD and CONSIDERED the itemized eport
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abatement of pr erty at 209 Silver enue, Richmond, d any
C.W. Warren ( er) having legal i rest in the proper ;
osts of the ab em t confirmation ng thereto;
the report; d DI CTED the C rk f the Board to le e
: V d II; NOE one; SENT. II; ABST : None)
SD.6 CLO epublic hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No200144.2 amending
t temized ofessional and Services Rates for Contra -Xfa Coun Health
ervices effectiv une I200CTED that the H th Services
Department report t and on then er of UpXnounced Inspections by
the Hazardous Materials Program. (AYES: I, , and II; NOES: None;
ABSENT: IV; ABSTAIN: None)
SD17 CLOSED e pu is hearing; AD Resolution No. 200 horizin
an ele on for Zo 1804 in my Servic ea P-6• PTED the
O ance 2001-08 e ing a fee for Police ervice District for
SD008396; DIRECTED the County Clerk to conduct the election required by
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Government Code Section 5397 by mail ballot, and held on the earliest
possible date permitted by law.
SD.8 ACKNOWLEGED that spontaneous power disruptions to industrial facilities
have the potential to inprea the risk of a chemical release due to the
unplanned shutdown or restart of equipment; DIRECTED that the Health
Services Department reques all industrial facilities subj.ect to the California
Accidental ReleaMPreventi n Program (CaIARP) to prepare In
present to
the County withip days, written plan detailing hdw they ould Contin e
to safely opera or safely s�utdown operations du ' g an unp anned powe
disruption ("P wer Disrupti I n Plan"); AUTHORI ED the He lth Services
Department t� perform an u announced inspecti n to audit a industrial
facility whic fails to submita Power Disruptio Plan within 0 days of b ing
requested toy o so; DIREC QED that the Heal t Services Dep rtment prepa e a
report to th Board within 4 days listing each CalARP indu trial facility a d
whether th f facility has a P wer Disruption Ian; DIRECTE the Health
Services epartment to woe with the unprepared industrial aciliti to assi t
in their lanning to put a Po er Disruptior��Plan in place; REQUES ED tha
the He lth Services Departm nt and County Counsel explore the C unty's
autho tylunder CaIA to orce provisions to require a P wer isruption
Plan; IRECTED that onside tion b7given to modifying t e It mized
Profe sional'and Servi s Rates for Health Services for facili ' that refuse to
submit a Power Disrupti n Plan; DIRECTED that the Health Services
Department work with th ay Area Air Quality Management District on this
issue;,and REQUESTED that County Counsel, the Health Services Director
and the Hazardous Materials Program staff advise what standard of adequacy
must be met by such Power Disruption Plans.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.1 WAIVED by a 3/4 vote the public notice, and allowed the Board of Supervisors
to consider new information regarding the mediation agreement presented this
day on the appeal by Peter and Ines Rauch, et al (Appellants) of the. County
Planning Commission's approval of a development plan and variance
application of Christine Chang (Applicant and Owner) (County File # DP00-
3019, and File # VR00-1039) for a single family residence on a substandard
lot, Kensington area; CONSIDERED the resolution of the County Planning
Commission; FOUND the Categorical Exemption adequate for the purposes of
considering the project; APPROVED the appeal and the project with the
modified conditions as amended; ADOPTED the findings of the County
Planning Commission with the modifications that are based on the revised
conditions approved this date.
D.2 CLOSED the public hearing; UPHELD the appeal of Eric Sterzl (Appellant),
on the est by Kristine Franzke (Applicant and Owner) to grant a variance
for o exist' g barns onsubstandard lot, Bren-ho
od are , ( oun File
R00-1049); CCEP E the reco endati the E st C u egional
Planning Commi sio , AC EPTE the dete inat on t at a roj ct is
exempt from CE A- APPR VE the p oje t with a odifica on o remove
the 185 square foot barn, an to submit o e Zon' Admini tea r evidence
resolving the drainage issu ; OPTE e find s and Co d' ions of
Approval as amended; and RECTED taff to f the Notic of Exemption
with the County Clerk.
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D.3 CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED the FY 2001/2002 Action Plan;
APPROVED the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Finance
Committee on the use of FY 2001/2002 HOME Investment Partnership Act
(HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Affordable
Housing Funds, as modified to shift $48,000 to the Economic Development
category; APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations on the
Economic Development Category of the FY 2001/2002 CDBG, with the
addition of the transfer of funds from the Affordable Housing category;
APPROVED the Finance Committee recommendation on the Open category
of the FY 2001/2002 CBDG; APPROVED the Finance Committee
recommendation on the Infrastructure/Public Facility category of the FY
2001/2002 CDBG; and APPROVED the recommendations of the Family and
Human Services Committee on the Public Service category, with additional
funding conditions for specified projects, of the FY 2001/2002 CDBG.
DA PUBLIC COMMENT: The followin ople addressed issues affecting the
Latino population in the Coun
• Mary Rocha, Contra Cos atino Leadership Council, 3022 Rio Grande
Drive, Antioc ,
Maria Alegria ontra Costa Latino Leadership Council, 3781 Brazil, Pinole;
Mary Ros , 171 Sandpiper Drive, Pittsburg;
John Ma quez, 5061 Buckboard Way, Richmond.
ADJ 1 ADJOURNED today's Board meeting in honor of the memory of Gilbert and
Danielle Gomez. Mr. and Mrs. Gomez were killed and their children injured
in an auto accident, as the result of a drunk driver on Highway 4. Mrs. Gomez
had been active in educating East County youngsters about the hazards of
driving while under the influence.
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