HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 03162004 - AGENDA JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FEDERAL D.GLOVER
1 DISTRICT CONT__A. COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.UILKEMA
2r"DISTRICT AND FOR
MILLhE GREENBERG SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND
3 DISTRICT JOHN SWEETEN
MARK DeSAULNIER AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
0 DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET AND
FEDERAL D.GLOVER MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
5'`DISTRICX (925)335-1900
The Board of Supervisors respects your time,and every attempt is made to accurately estimate when an item may be heard by the Board. All times specified
for items on the Board of Supervisors agenda are approximate.Items may be heard later than indicated depending on the business of the day.Your patience
is appreciated.
TUESDAY
MARCH 16, 2004
PROJECTED
TIME
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 - "The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitude in any given set of
circumstances." Viktor E. Frankl
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Pages 3 -6) - Items removed from this section will be considered with
the Short Discussion Items.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS
HA.1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to execute a lease agreement
with the County Health Services Department at a rate of$400 per month for use of unit 602, 1744 4th
Street, North Richmond, for the period January 1 — December 31, 2004 to operate the "Partners in
Health"program. (Revenue accrues to the Public Housing Fund) (District I)
9:35 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS
PR.1 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2004/33 proclaiming January 30 — April 4, 2004 as "A
Season for Non-Violence in Contra Costa County". (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)
PR.2 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2004/103 honoring Commander Tom Young on his
invaluable 28 years of service to Contra Costa County, upon his retirement from the Sheriff's
Department. (Warren E. Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner) (All Districts)
PR.3 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No.2004/102 commending Community Services Department's
Head Start Program for being awarded the"Program of Excellence"designation by the National Head
Start Association. (Tony Colon, Community Services Department Director) (All Districts)
PRA PRESENTATION to commend the dedicated work of the members of the Community Services Head
Start Policy Council and the Economic Opportunity Council for their efforts in helping low-income
residents to achieve self-sufficiency, and to adopt Resolution No. 2004/106 acknowledging the
accomplishments of the Community Services Department in promoting self-sufficiency; and
ADJOURNMENT to Room 108 for refreshments. (Supervisor Glover) (All Districts)
10:15 A.M.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
SD.I CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
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SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS—Continued
SD.2 Acting as the Governing Board of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District,HOLD Public Hearing
to consider formation of a community facilities district to fund fire services in the Cypress Lakes
development, Oakley/Bethel Island area; ADOPT resolutions relating to the establishment of said
district, including Resolution No. 2004/123 on Formation, and Resolution No. 2004/124 calling for a
Special'Election; CONDUCT a Special Election and announce the results; and take other actions
relating to establishing the fire services Mello Roos Community Facilities District,including adopting
Resolution No.2004/125 declaring results of the Special Election,and a First Reading of an Ordinance
of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District,Ordinance No.2004-09,Levying Special Taxes within
the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Community Facilities District. (Jim Kennedy, Deputy
Director-Redevelopment) (District V)
SD.3 HEARING on the appeal of Luis and Dixie Grossi(Owners)from the decision of the County Abatement
Officer declaring a public nuisance on property located at 293 Driftwood Drive, Bay Point. (Fred
Wright,Building Inspection Department) (District V)
SDA HEARING on the appeal of Jose and Maria Del Rio Alvarez(Owners)from the decision of the County
Abatement Officer declaring a public nuisance on property located at 122 Shore Road,Bay Point. (Fred
Wright,Building Inspection Department) (District V)
SD.5 HEARING on the itemized costs of abatement for property located at 166 Pinole Avenue, Rodeo,
Donald H. Gonyer(Owner). (Mike Silva, Building Inspection Department) (District 111)
SD.6 HEARING to adopt Resolution Nos. 2004/126 and 2004/127 identifying the 2002/2003 property tax
related costs of the County and establishing charges to each applicable jurisdiction for property tax
administration services. (Lara Delaney, County Administrator's Office) (All Districts)
SD.7 CONSIDER authorizing the staff of the Community Development and Public Works Departments to
participate in a multi jurisdictional effort to coordinate trail planning throughout eastern Contra Costa
County; and authorizing the District III and District V Supervisors, on behalf of the Board, to contact
the cities of Antioch,Brentwood,Oakley and Pittsburg,the East Bay Regional Parks District,the Contra
Costa Water District, and other affected parties to request their participation. (Supervisor Greenberg)
(Districts III and V)
DELIBERATION ITEMS -The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
D.2 CONSIDER report on the outlook for the 2004/2005 County Budget. (John Sweeten, County
Administrator) (All Districts)
Closed Session
1:00 P.M.
D-3 HEARING on an appeal of the Briones Hills Preserve Alliance of a decision by the County Planning
Commission to approve a land use permit(Gan Shalom,Inc.,Applicant and Owner)for a cemetery on
an 83-acre site located mostly in the southeast quadrant of the Bear Creek Road/Hampton Road
intersection and partially on the northeast side of Bear Creek Road just east of Hampton Road,
Martinez/Briones Valley area,that is zoned for General Agricultural(A-2),including a request by the
applicant for approval of variances to the front and side yard requirements to allow a perimeter fence
taller than six feet. (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (District II) (To be
continued to March 23,2004 at 1:00 p.m.)
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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 persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings who
contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting,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 Mark DeSaulnier and John Gioia)-meets on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month at 2:00 P.M.in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee(Supervisors John Gioia and Millie Greenberg)-meets on the fourth Monday of the month at
11:36A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Gayle B.Uilkema and Mark DeSaulnier)-meets on the first and third
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 Millie Greenberg and Gayle B.Uilkema)-meets on
the second Monday of the month at 1:30 P.M.in Room 108, County Administration Building,651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Finance Committee 03-22-04 11:30 a.m. See above
Family and Human Services Committee 03-22-04 2:00 p.m. ***Note change
of location
***Su ervisor DeSaulnier's Office, 2425 Bisso Lane, Ste. 110, Concord
PERSONS WHOWISHTO 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).
Road and Transportation
C.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/128 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by Cleary
Brothers Landscape, Inc., for the Stone Valley Road Replanting and Beautification Project, as
recommended by the Public Works Director,Alamo area. (71% State Funds and 29%County Service
Area R-7A Funds) (District III)
C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a contract amendment
with Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc., effective February 1, 2004, to increase the payment limit by
$20,000 to a new payment limit of$110,000 for construction management services for the 3rd Street
Enhancement Project,North Richmond area. (44%Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funds,
43% Redevelopment Agency Funds, 10% Community Development Block Grant & 3% Local Road
Funds) (District I)
Engineering Services
C.3 SUB 8163: ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/129 approving the second extension through November 6,
2004 of the subdivision agreement for project being developed by Taylor Woodrow Homes,Inc.,Alamo
area. (District III)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
CA DENY claims of Dome Construction Corporation;Mary Hogan;Michael John Sullivan and late claim
for Elaine Delgado.
Hearing Dates
C.5 FIX April 20, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing on the proposed increase to the annual Board of
Supervisors Agenda subscription service, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to publish required
notices, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)
Honors & Proclamations
C.6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/101 honoring and congratulating Carol Chan, General Services
Department Lease Manager,upon the occasion of her retirement,for 27 years of high quality service to
Contra Costa County, as recommended by the General Services Department. (All Districts)
Appointments & Resignations
C.7 APPOINT Donald Snyder as the District IV representative to the County Planning Commission, as
recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. (District IV)
C.8 APPOINT Sushil Kapoor to Appointee 1 seat on the County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory
Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Greenberg. (District III)
Appropriation Adiustments -2003/2004 FY
C.9 Library(0620/0621): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of$115,879 from donations and
APPROPRIATE for library materials, minor equipment, and office expenses. (All Districts)
C.10 Designation Reserve—Transportation Improvement—Rodeo/Crockett(111700):AUTHORIZE release
of$326,160 from Designation Reserve Transportation Improvement—Rodeo/Crockett(111700) and
APPROPRIATE for expenditures in connection with the Parker Avenue Reconstruction project,Rodeo
area. (District Il)
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Appropriation Adjustments -2003/2004 FY- Continued
C.11 Designation Reserve — Tosco/Solano Transportation Mitigation (111500): AUTHORIZE release of
$37,000 from Designation Reserve Tosco/Solano Transportation Mitigation (111500) and
APPROPRIATE for expenditures in connection with Tosco/Solano Transportation Mitigation projects,
Martinez area. (District II)
C.12 Designation Reserve—Martinez Area of Benefit(124000) &Marsh Creek Area of Benefit(128100):
AUTHORIZE release of$75,000 from Designation Reserve Martinez Area of Benefit (124000) and
$4,000 from Designation Reserve Marsh Creek Area of Benefit (128100) and APPROPRIATE for
expenditures in connection with Martinez and Marsh Creek Area of Benefit projects, Martinez and
Marsh Creek areas. (Districts 11, Elf,IV, V)
Intergovernmental Relations
C.13 SUPPORT the Richmond Community-Based Transportation Plan, as recommended by the
Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee. (District I)
C.14 ACCEPT the Paratransit Improvement Study status report from the Transportation, Water and
Infrastructure Committee and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter
transmitting comments on the Study to the Chair of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, as
recommended by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee. (All Districts)
Personnel Actions
C.15 CANCEL one Accountant 111 position and ADD one Account Clerk-Advanced Level position in the
Community Development Department. (Cost savings) (All Districts)
C.16 ADD one Building Plan Checker I position and CANCEL one Clerk-Experienced Level position in the
Building Inspection Department. (Permit fees) (All Districts)
C.17 ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/130 providing two merit step adjustments for two Board of Supervisors
Assistants in District IV, as recommended by the Human Resources Director. (Costs offset by vacant
positions) (District IV)
C.18 ADD one Information Systems Specialist III position, one Information Systems Project Manger
position,and one Information Systems Technician I position in the Health Services Department. (Cost
savings from cancellation of contract services) (All Districts)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies
for receipt of funds and/or services:
C.19 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with
First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission to pay the County the amount of$1,285,298
for School Readiness Program services in the West Contra Costa County Unified School District for the
period March 16, 2004 through December 31, 2007. (No County match) (Districts I and 11)
C.20 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with the
California Department of Health Services to pay the County an amount not to exceed$59,600 for the
East-West Garden(Food Security)Project for the period October 1,2003 through September 30,2004.
(No County match) (All Districts)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following parties
as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.21 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator,or designee,to execute a contract amendment
with Bruce Stamm to increase the payment limit by$13,000 to a new payment limit of$38,000 for
continuing studio and event production assistance at Contra Costa Television through June 30, 2004.
(Cable Franchise and department user fees) (All Districts)
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Grants & Contracts - Continued
C.22 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel to execute a contract with Barbara Rebecca Byrnes
to be paid in accordance with a specified fee schedule for professional legal services related to pending
retirement actions for the period April 1,2004,through March 31,2005. (Third Party Revenues)(All
Districts)
C.23 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Building Inspection Director,or designee,to execute a contract with
William Stewart Heating&Air in an amount not to exceed$300,000 for the purchase and installation,
under the auspices of the County's Weatherization Program,of single/double/floor/FAU heaters for the
period April 1,2004 through April 1,2006. (100%State Weatherization Program funds)(All Districts)
C.24 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Building Inspection Director,or designee,to execute a contract with
Just Water Heaters in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase and installation, under the
auspices of the County's Weatherization Program, of hot water heaters for the period April 1, 2004
through April 1, 2006. (100% State Weatherization Program funds) (All Districts)
C.25 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director,or designee,to execute a contract
with Lamphier-Gregory in the amount of$63,430 to provide an Environ-nental Impact Report for the
Buena Vista Wind Energy Project,Byron area,for the period March 17,2004 through March 31,2005.
(Applicant fees) (District III)
C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director,or designee,to execute a
contract amendment with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association to increase the
payment limit by $10,000 to a new payment limit of$34,000 to provide additional comprehensive
support services to families in the greatest economic and social need who are coping with Alzheimer's
and related disorders, with no change in the term of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (Budgeted,
100%Federal) (All Districts)
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director,or designee,to execute a
contract amendment with California Translation Service to increase the payment limit by$60,000 to a
new payment limit of$180,000 to provide additional oral and written translator services,with no change
in the term of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (Budgeted,40%Federal,40%State,20%County)
(All Districts)
C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee to execute a contract with
Supplemental Health Care, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to continue to provide
temporary nurses for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers for
the period April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005. (Budgeted, Enterprise 1: 13.5% County, 86.5%
Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
C,29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contract
amendments, effective March 1, 2004, to increase the payment limits for additional non-emergency
ambulance transportation services,with no change in the terms of July 1, 2003 through June 30,2004
(Budgeted, Enterprise L• 13.5% County, 86.5%Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts):
Contractor Increase Payment Limit New Payment Limit
Medic-Mobile, Inc. $203,000 $40,000
Bay Medic Transportation, Inc. $40,000 $40,000
Leases
C.30 EXERCISE first option for a two-year extension, effective September 1, 2004, of the lease with the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Pablo for the premises at 2300 El Portal Drive, Suite D,in
the amount of $1.00 per year, for continued operation of the San Pablo Branch Library, and
AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to exercise future options for lease extension. (Library
funding)(District I)
Other Actions
C.31 ACCEPT report from the County Administrator and the Health Services Department providing an
update on the management and security of the Crestwood Pleasant Hill Mental Health Rehabilitation
Center and the status of its operation. (District IV)
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Other Actions-Continued
C.32 ACCEPT the Treasurer's Investment Policy as of March 2004 with changes effective January 1,2004.
(All Districts)
C.33 ACCEPT the Treasurer's Investment Policy as of December 31, 2003. (All Districts)
C-34 AFFIRM County policy contained in the County General Plan with respect to the preservation of
existing affordable housing projects financed by the County;APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy
Director-Redevelopment to execute an Agreement for Subsequent Refunding related to the Byron Park
senior assisted living facility in the Rossmoor/Walnut Creek area; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a letter to the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority and to the California State Association of Counties advising them of the County
policy on preserving affordability in tax exempt financed projects,as recommended by the Community
Development Director. (All Districts)
C.35 DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to dispose of specified
vehicles and/or equipment no longer needed for public use, as recommended by the General Services
Director. (All Districts)
C.36 RE-ESTABLISH and EXTEND the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council through December 31,
2008 pursuant to the authority granted by Section 31010 of the California Government Code, as
recommended by Supervisor Glover. (District V)
C-37 ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/104, superseding Resolution No. 1995/474, updating the Board of
Supervisors'procedures for conducting elections of the Retirement Board members,as recommended
by the County Administrator. (All Districts)
C.38 ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/120 allowing the County to reimburse itself certain expenditures for
energy efficiency improvements to County facilities from the proceeds of an upcoming lease financing,
previously approved by the Board of Supervisors,as recommended by the County Administrator. (All
Districts)
Redevelopment Agency
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to submit a funding application to the
National Highway Traffic Administration in the amount of$229,000 to fund the Montalvin Manor Safe
Routes to School Project,a joint initiative of the County Redevelopment Agency and the West Contra
Costa Unified School District. (No impact on the General Fund) (District I)
Consent Items of Board Members
C.40 ADOPT Resolution No.2004/105 proclaiming April 7,2004 as Walnut Creek"Host"Lion's Club Day
in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (District H)
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JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR, FEDERAL D.GLOVER
I"DISTRICT
GAYLE B.UILKEMA CONTRA C O STA COUNTY � 'IR
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
MILLIdE GREENBERG SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND
3 DISTRICT JOHN SWEETEN
MARK DeSAULNIER AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD
0 DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,651 PINE STREET AND
FEDERAL D.GLOVERCOUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
5d'DISTRICT MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (925)335-1900
The Board of Supervisors respects your time,and every attempt is made to accurately estimate when an item may be heard by the Board.All times specified
for items on the Board of Supervisors agenda are approximate.Items may be heard later than indicated depending on the business of the day.Your patience
is appreciated.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
TUESDAY
MARCH 16, 2004
Intergovernmental Relations
C.41 ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/131 opposing the creation of an Indian gaming casino on any site in
Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. (All Districts)
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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 16, 2004
CALLED TO ORDER and OPENING CEREMONIES
CLOSED SESSION: There were no Closed Session announcements.
CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
CA CORRECTED TO READ: DENIED claims of Dome Construction Corporation and Michael
John Sullivan; and the late claims of Elaine Delgado and Mary Hogan.
C.29 CORRECTED TO READ: APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute contract amendments, effective March 1, 2004, to increase the payment limits
for additional non-emergency ambulance transportation services, with no change in the terms of
July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 (Budgeted, Enterprise 1: 13.5% County, 86.5% Patient/Third
Party Revenues) (All Districts):
Contractor Increase Payment Limit New Payment Limit
Medic-Mobile, Inc. $20,000 $40,000
Bay Medic Transportation, Inc. $109000 $40p0
C.31 RELISTED to April 6, 2004: Consideration to accept report from the County Administrator and the
Health Services Department providing an update on the management and security of the Crestwood
Pleasant Hill Mental Health Rehabilitation Center and the status of its operation.
C-36 CORRECTED TO READ: ADOPTED Resolution 2004/119 to re-establish and extend, effective
January 1, 2003, the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council through December 31, 2008.
C.41 RETURN to undetermined date: Resolution No. 2004/131, opposing Indian Casino Projects in the
Contra Costa County; DIRECTED County Administrator and County Counsel to develop
workshops including information from CSAC, ABAG and any other public or private agency as
soon as possible; and DIRECTED County Administrator to return with a protocol that any future
supplemental agenda items placed before the Board has author's approval.
HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS: Approved as listed.
PRESENTATION ITEMS: Approved as listed.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
SD-2 ACTED as the Governing Board of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, HELD Public
Hearing to consider formation of a community facilities district to fund fire services in the Cypress
Lakes development, Oakley/Bethel Island area; ADOPTED resolutions relating to the establishment
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of said district, including Resolution No. 2004/123 on Formation, and Resolution No. 2004/124
calling for a Special Election; CONDUCTED a Special Election and announced the results; and
took other actions relating to establishing the fire services Mello Roos Community Facilities
District, including adopting Resolution No. 2004/125 declaring results of the Special Election, and a
First Reading of an Ordinance of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, Ordinance No.
2004-09, Levying Special Taxes within the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Community
Facilities District.
SD.3 CONTINUED to May 18, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. Hearing on the appeal of Luis and Dixie Grossi
(Owners) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a public nuisance on
property located at 293 Driftwood Drive, Bay Point.
SDA CLOSED the Public Hearing; DENIED the appeal by Jose and Maria Del Rio Alvarez; AFFIRMED
the County Abatement's Officer's determination in the Notice and Order to Abate by finding that
the improperly stored boat, auto parts,building materials, furniture, landscaping materials,junk and
debris, contractor's yard and an illegal deck on the property located on 122 Shore Road, Bay Point,
APN#098-064-002 is a public nuisance; ORDERED the property owners to abate the public
nuisance from the property within 30 days of the mailing of the Board's decision; DIRECTED the
County Abatement Officer to remove the improperly stored boat, auto parts,building materials,
furniture, landscaping materials,junk and debris, equipment related to the contractor's yard, and
deck, and charge the cost of all the work and all administrative costs to the property owners, if the
property owners do not comply with the Board's order to abate the public nuisance; and
DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to send the Board's decision by first class mail to the
property owners and to file the Board's decision with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
SD.5 CLOSED the Public Hearing; RECEIVED the itemized report on the costs of abating a public
nuisance on the real property of Donald H. Goyner, 166 Pinole Avenue, Rodeo, APN 9357-192-
009; CONSIDERED any objections from the property owner and other persons with a legal interest
in the property; MODIFIED the itemized report to include the cost of this hearing; DETERMINED
the costs of all abatement work and all administrative costs to be $2,360.00; ORDERED the
modified itemized report confirmed; and DIRECTED it to be filed with the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors; ORDERED the costs to be specifically assessed against the property and
AUTHORIZED the recordation of a Notice of Abatement Lien.
SD.6 ADOPTED Resolution Nos. 2004/126 and 2004/127 identifying the 2002/2003 property tax related
costs of the County and establishing charges to each applicable jurisdiction for property tax
administration services.
DELIBERATION ITEMS: Approved as listed except as noted below:
D.l Public Comment- The following person presented testimony:
Dianne Cole, 2420 Tomar Court, Pinole, (Mt.Diablo Pilots Friends of Concord Airport)
regarding the Concord Airport.
D.2 ACCEPTED the following recommendations: ACKNOWLEDGED the County's local budget
shortfall of approximately $53 million, and a potential total shortfall of $82 million, if the
Governor's Proposed Budget for FY 2004-05 is enacted; ACKNOWLEDGED that County
Departments have been directed by the County Administrator to prepare two sets of budget
reduction plans, representing net County cost reductions of 10% and 20%, to assist the
Administrator in preparation of a Recommended Budget for board consideration in June;
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ACKNOWLEDGED the importance of working with CSAC and the County's colleagues to protect
local government resources; DIRECTED the Administrator, through the County's Labor Relations
Office, to begin discussions with employee representatives regarding the anticipated scope and scale
of program and staffing reductions so that employees may be well informed; DIRECTED the
County Administrator to schedule a budget workshop for the afternoon of Tuesday, April 20, 2004,
at which more details regarding the projected budget maybe presented; along with presentations by
affected County departments, employee representatives, community-based agencies, and others who
may wish to provide input; DETERMINED that public hearings for the Recommended Budget for
FY 2004-05 will take place at 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18, 2004;
DETERMINED that the Board will consider adoption of the Recommended Budget for FY 2004-
05, including any changes directed by the Board during public hearings, at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June
29, 2004; REQUESTED County Administrator to IDENTIFY potential downstream costs; and
CONTINUE to communicate with other local government agencies, cities, school districts, and
special districts and keep them apprised of our current Budget activities.
D.3 RESCHEDULED to March 23, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.,HEARING on an appeal of the Briones
Hills Preserve Alliance of a decision by the County Planning Commission to approve a land
use permit(Gan Shalom, Inc., Applicant and Owner) for a cemetery on an 83-acre site
located mostly in the southeast quadrant of the Bear Creek Road/Hampton Road intersection
and partially on the northeast side of Bear Creek Road just east of Hampton Road,
Martinez/Briones Valley area, that is zoned for General Agricultural (A-2), including a
request by the applicant for approval of variances to the front and side yard requirements to
allow a perimeter fence taller than six feet. (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development
Department) (District II)
ADJ.1 ADJORNED in memory of Leta Nelson of Lafayette.
ADJ.2 ADJORNED in memory of Elizabeth Torlakson, niece of Senator Tom Torlakson.
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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, Patricia Molloy,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 11, 2004, 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 16, 2004, a copy of which is attached
hereto.
Dated: March 11, 2004
I declare under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Deputy Clerk
JOHN GIOIA CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FEDERAL D.GLOVER
1st DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAIR
GAYLE B.UILKEMA
2nd DISTRICT AND FOR
MILLIE GREENBERG
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 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 16, 2004, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter
Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 105
Administration Building,
651 Pine Street, Martinez, California
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(a)}
1. Nancy Brewster v. County of Contra Costa, C.G.C. Superior Court No. C 03-00312
2. William Breckon, Jr. v. County of Contra Costa, W.C.A.B. No.WCK 0063777
3. David Tipton v. County of Contra Costa, W.C.A.B. No. WCK 0066001
4. Norma Friedland v. County of Contra Costa,W.C.A.B. No. WCK 52434