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C.53 and C.54
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 2, 1996 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Correspondence
C. 51 LETTER dated March 18, 1996, from Edwin Nemeth, 4037 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette,
CA 94549, expressing concern with the new waste collection procedures for his area.
****REFERRED TO DIRECTOR, GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. 52 LETTER dated March 11, 1996, from Pat McCarty, Chairman, Delta Protection Commission,
14215 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA 95690, advising of a new regulation being adopted to
protect the Delta Primary Zone from any adverse impacts resulting from the discharge of
sewage effluent and sludge and urging the Board to deny any new applications for a new
sewage treatment plant pending implementation of the new regulation.
****REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
C. 53 LETTER dated March 16, 1996, from Bruce Peaslee, Chief Shop Steward , Contra Costa
Workers Chapter, Social Services Union, 661 - 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94612-9867,
commenting on air quality problems being experienced as the Social Service Department
Building, 1305 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond.
****REFERRED TO DIRECTOR, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
C. 54 LETTER dated March 19, 1996, from Nancy Ward, Chief, Disaster Assistance Branch,
Governor's Office of Emergency Services, 2800 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA
95832, advising that the U.S. department of Agriculture (USDA), has authorized the USDA
Farm Services Agency to provide emergency physical and production loss loans as a result
of the unseasonable storms on May 17 - 18, 1995, to eligible applicants in Contra Costa
County.
****REFERRED TO DIRECTOR, OFFICES OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendations as noted (*** ) are
approved.
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Board of Sup("- n the date shown.
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Director, GMEDA
Community Development, Director ,Deputy
Public Works, Director
Director, General Services
Contra Costa Workers Chapter
Social Services Union
American Federation of Nurses.
SEIU Local 535, AFL-CIO, CLEC
RECEIVED
Officers
March 16, 1996 (]
Jan Watson,President MAR I 9 1996 R
Bonnie Clark,Vice-President
Donna Souza,Secretary )
Alyn Goldsmith,Treasurer
Barbara Murfin,Ch.Neg.[S] Board of Supervisors CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mary Scrimiger,Ch.Neg.DIM h
Jim Keenan,Ch.Steward[S] Contra Costa County CONTRA COSTA CO.
Bruce Peaslee,Ch.Steward VAQ
Office Reoresentatives 651 Pine Street
David Aleguire Martinez, CA 94553
Lydia Cass
John Comly
Karen cordes
Rachel Foster jai ; AIR QUALITY—MARINA WEST JOB SITE
Bob Francis
Sam Friend
Rosemary Frazier Members of the Board:
Sue Goldberg
Felicia Hawkins
HollieDale Hertweck
Louise Holcomb Some time ago it was determined that the Social Service Department building at
Jackie Johnston g p g
Sandra Leasing 1305 Macdonald Avenue,Richmond, would be renovated. The reception area was
Robin Nanni
Elizabeth Oishi expanded and made more pleasant for the public, certain security measures
Beverly Posner
ShirleyStahlke including a fence, were implemented, various upgrades were made pursuant to
Griffin Toffter
Rosariowdales Federal legislation, and, most importantly to the majority of workers,the air system
Heidi Wintermantal
Shop Stewas completely replaced.
warts
John Comly
Donna Cox During the renovation process it was necessary that staff be relocated to other
Jane Eakle
Glenda Edwards Social Service offices. While pleasing to some, most workers experienced
Diane Gibbon
Ruby Hamilton hardships, especially those who were relocated to the now closed El Sobrante
Beatrice Hill
Louise Hull office. Disrupted commutes, overcrowding, noise, and an air system worse than that
Robin
9 Rohe, - of Marina West faced those who went to El Sobrante. But Social Service workers
Ivan Williamse are suryivors if nothing else, and they knew that the discomfort, health risks, and
ril
s« deprivation would be worth it, once they could return to downtown Richmond. "At
Damita Davis-Howard least they'll fix the air system" were words of comfort we heard more than once.
Senior Field Representative
Main Office I am sorry to report to your Board that the reconstruction of the air system may have
661-27th S
Oakland,CA 946,2-9667 failed. The contractor hired by the County, as well as County engineers, are unable
(510)893-0766
(610)893-0934 FAX to adjust the system so that it provides consistent cooling in hot weather and heat in
SEIU Local 535 is a proud cold. One floor may be comfortable while another is burning up. The air remains
member of the Contra Costa
Labor Coalition almost uniformly stale and unpleasant. Adverse physical reactions remain.
Breakdowns have been too frequent for new equipment, and now we are told that
there is something wrong with the controlling computer system.
Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County
March 16, 1996
Page 2
The purpose of this letter is not only to call your attention to the problems at Marina West but to urge
your Board most strongly not to sign off on the construction contract until the problems with the air
system are corrected. Well over a decade ago, when the Department took over control of the site, the
staff was assured that the air system would be fit and adequate. This was not the case and the system
subsequently had to be torn out and completely rebuilt. We must not allow the same thing to happen
again.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter and, as always, if there are any questions, please
feel free to call.
Sincerely,
Bruce Peaslee
Chief Shop Steward- Income Maintenance
(510)412-3028
email: peaslee@igc.apc.org
cc: Representation Committee
Damita Davis-Howard
Bill Reid
John Cullen
Phil Batchelor
CAMy DocumentACC Chapter\BOS-Marina West Air.doc