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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03041997 - C43-C53 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ` s ` ontra FROM Barton J. Gilbert, Director of General Services oSta unty DATE March 4, 1997 SUBJECT: LEASE OPTION FOR THE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC REQUESTS OR RECOMMENDATION(S)8 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors to EXERCISE, on behalf of the County, its first option to extend the Lease, dated April 2, 1996, with Margaret M. Morgan for the premises at 2400 Sycamore Drive, Suite 18, Antioch, for continued occupancy by the Health Services Department, under the terms and conditions more particularly set forth in said Lease Option. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT Payments required are to come from the budget of the Health Services Department. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND Provide for continued use of office space as requested by the Health Services Department. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATIIRF 42I� RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR —RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE _APPROVE _OTHER SIGNATURE(S): //}} / ACTION OF BOARD ON_ 9 �-/ 7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED V OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS `r UNANIMOUS(ABSENT 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN MEDIA CONTACT: BARTON J. GILBERT(313-7100) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ...OyN1THE DATE SHOWN. r/ CC: County Administrator(via UM) ATTESTED l/ /A Aj-_14 �9 p J County Auditor-Controller(via UM) PHIL BA CLERK Or IRE BOA OR OR l F Lessor(via UM) SUPERVISORS AND C LINTY ADMINISTRATOR Health Services Department(via UM) County Counsel(via UM) Risk Management(via UM) ,1 Ong:General Services Department-UM BY ,DEPUTY Buildings and Grounds(via UM) 18BOOPi.wpd PB:dp M382 (10/88) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on March 4, 1997, by at least a four-fifths vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, DeSaulnier NOES: None RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 107 ABSENT: None (Gov't Code § 25363) SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention to Sell County Surplus Real Property Residential/Office Improvements at 805 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, CA Project No. 4405-6G5107, CDD CP No. 96-70 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT: The Board DETERMINES that the residential/office improvements located at 805 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, CA., and acquired in 1974 for the County Civic Center, described in the Notice of Intention to Sell Real Property attached hereto and incorporated herein, are surplus and not required for public use. The Board DECLARES its intention to sell said improvements for removal from the premises under the terms and conditions contained in the Notice of Auction Sale for Residential/Office Improvements prepared by the County Real Property Division. The Notice of Auction Sale For Residential/Office Improvements is APPROVED and the Real Property Division is DIRECTED to publish the attached Notice of Intention to Sell Real Property for five days prior to said sale in a newspaper published in the County or post in three (3) public places in the County for that period; pursuant to Government Code Section 25363. The Board sets Monday, April 7, 1997, at 11:00 A.M., at 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, California, as the time and place where oral bids will be received and considered. The Board hereby FINDS that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and DETERMINES that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class 12 Categorical Exemption under County Guidelines and Section 15312 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and DIRECTS the Director of the Community Development Department to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and DIRECTS the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of the $25.00 handling fee to the County Clerk for filing of the Notice of Exemption. This activity has been found to conform to the General Plan of the City of Martinez. PS:gpp g:lrealprop1temp%br511.t2 Go*!>M 1rA ad llym Tt,N Ong.Dept: Public Works(RP) so us" W" Wall Kabed on the MbLas a'p� Contact: Patricia Smyers(313-2222) lMttA d&pMNI s a1 Nrt 1 ' cc: PM Accounting -�, County Administrator « a„p��py,�ofAdMinkikallair m Assessor Auditor-Controller V.Germany,Design-Environmental RESOLUTION NO. 97/107 /0 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY (Government Code § 25363) The County Real Property Division will sell at public auction to the highest responsible bidder for removal from County property, the residential/office improvements located at 805 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, CA. The auction will be held on Monday, April 7, 1997 at 11:00 A.M., in Conference Room B, at 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, California. Terms and Conditions of Sale are available at the office of County Real Property Division, 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, California 94553, or may be requested by phone to be mailed by calling 313-2222. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. The improvements will be sold "as is" and without warranty as to possible uses and the purchaser assumes all risks and responsibilities. By Order of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County IW 7 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By ll DepWy Clerk PS:gpP g:\rea I prop\te m p\br511.t2 RESOLUTION NO. 97/107 �.4� NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE FOR RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS Notice to Bidders Purchase Agreement and Terms & Conditions of Sale Contra Costa County will sell at public auction, to the highest responsible bidder, the improvements hereinafter described, to be removed from County's property. A single story, wood framed, single family residence converted to office use, consisting of five (5) offices and a full bathroom, situated on the property located at 805 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, California. The auction will be held at 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, California, at 11:00 A.M., in Conference Room B on Monday, April 7, 1997. Minimum Bid: $100 The residence/office will be open for inspection on Wednesday, March 12, 1997, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For further information, please call Patricia A. Smyers at (510) 313-2222. The improvements are to be sold on an "AS IS" basis with no warranty as to their condition or moveability. Said removal will be done in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale attached hereto and incorporated herein. Negative Bids Not Acceptable PS:gpp g:Vea1propUmp\br51112 RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 107 Purchase Agreement This agreement is by and between Contra Costa County, (HEREINAFTER "County") and the undersigned (hereinafter"Purchaser"). This Agreement is entered into by Purchaser on the day of 1997. 1. Purchaser agrees to purchase, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement the following described improvements (hereinafter "Improvements"): Single story, wood framed single family residence converted to office use, consisting of five (5) offices and a full bath, situated on the property located at 805 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, California. 2. Purchaser shall pay to County the sum of DOLLARS ($ ) as full payment for the Improvements described above (hereinafter "Purchase Price"). Payment shall be by cash, personal check, cashier's check or certified check. The Purchase Price is to be paid to the County no later than seven (7) days after the date this Agreement is executed by Purchaser. 3. Purchaser shall provide County with a Faithful Performance Bond, or cash Deposit in lieu of Bond, in the amount of$5,000, in a form satisfactory to County in County's sole discretion and a Payment Bond covering labor and materials, satisfactory to the County, no later than seven days after the date this Agreement is executed by Purchaser. 4. Purchaser shall furnish County with a certificate of insurance, as described in the Terms and Conditions of Sale attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, no later than seven days after the date this Agreement is executed by Purchaser. 5. Upon receipt of a satisfactory certificate of insurance, the required Faithful Performance Bond and the full Purchase Price from Purchaser, the Purchase Agreement will be submitted to the County's governing body for approval. If the County's governing body in its sole discretion approves the Purchase Agreement, County shall deliver a Bill of Sale to Purchaser. Receipt by Purchaser of the Bill of Sale will constitute authority to commence removal of the Improvements. 6. Purchaser shall take delivery of the Improvements immediately upon receipt of the Bill of Sale and shall clear the premises of all buildings, down to the foundations, and other debris, as further described in the attached Terms and Conditions of Sale, no later than sixty (60) days after the Board of Supervisors approves the Purchase Agreement. All Improvements must be removed or demolished, and the debris removed, by this date. 7. In the event Purchaser fails to pay the full Purchase Price in the manner provided herein, or fails to provide the County with the required Faithful Deposit Bond or the required certificate of insurance, a Bill of Sale will not be delivered to Purchaser, Purchaser will forfeit all rights hereunder, including any monies paid pursuant to this Agreement. Title to the Improvements shall remain with the County, and County may dispose of the Improvements as it sees fit, including but not limited to awarding the Purchase Agreement to the second highest bidder, without recourse by Purchaser. If the Purchaser fully complies with this Agreement providing the County with the full Purchase Price, the required Faithful Deposit Bond and the required certificate of insurance, but the County's governing board, for any reason, does not approve the Purchase Agreement, the Purchase Price will be refunded in full and Purchaser shall have no further recourse against County. If Purchaser fails to remove the Improvements on or before the date specified herein (including any extended date), and an extension of time is not approved by the County or County's authorized agent the County Real Property Agent, in writing, prior to the expiration of said date, or otherwise fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, County shall have the option, at County's sole discretion, of taking either or both of the following actions: County may (a) declare that Purchaser's rights under this Agreement have been forfeited, in which case Purchaser shall forfeit all monies paid pursuant to this Agreement and title to the Improvements shall return to County who may dispose of the Improvements as it sees fit, including but not limited to awarding the Purchase Agreement to the second highest bidder, without recourse by Purchaser; or (b) County may impose a penalty of $25.00 per day for each day after the agreed date that the Improve- ments are not removed. 8. Purchaser shall save, defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless County, its agents, governing board and employees from and against any and all claims, costs, expenses or liabilities, including without limitation all consequential damages, arising from or connected with the acts, errors or omissions of Purchaser, its agents, officers or employees, under this Agreement. The obligations contained in this clause shall survive the termination of this Agreement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PURCHASER By: By. Real Property Agent By: Principal Real Property Agent APPROVED: By: J. Michael Walford, Public Works Director Date: (Date of Approval) PS:gpp g:4ealproptle mp�PALasJ.f i Terms and Conditions of Sale For Removal of Improvements at 805 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, California. The successful bidder ('Purchaser") will be required to execute a Purchase Agreement ("Agreement') in the form attached hereto with Contra Costa County (hereinafter called "County") and to comply with the terms and conditions of sale as hereinafter specified: 1. The removal or demolition, of the improvements, once begun, shall be prosecuted diligently and continuously each working day until completed. Work may be suspended only during inclement weather or when required under these terms and conditions. 2. Purchaser agrees, at no cost to the County to obtain and maintain during the entire time Purchaser, his contractors, agents or assigns are working at the site, Comprehensive Liability Insurance, including coverage for owned and non-owned vehicles with a minimum combined single limit coverage of $500,000 for all damages due to bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death to any person, and damage to property and/or improvements, including the loss of use thereof, arising out of each accident or occurrence. Purchaser agrees to provide County with a certificate of said insurance naming County as named-insured, seven days after the Agreement is executed by Purchaser, and agrees to furnish County with 30 days written notice of policy lapse or cancellation. 3. The property is to be entirely cleared of all combustible materials and other rubbish, including shrubbery and trees which have been cut or uprooted to facilitate moving operations. In the event there are basements under any buildings, upon completion of moving operations, or demolition the Purchaser shall construct a temporary barricade fence around said basements and/or excavate to the satisfaction of the Contra Costa County Public Works Department, Real Property Division ('Real Property Division") and in all other respects Purchaser shall leave the premises in a reasonably safe condition. Only concrete foundations, asphalt driveways, and concrete flat-work may be left on the premises at the conclusion of the demolition or moving operations provided, however, that all mud-sill steel tie bolts, nails, and reinforcing steel protruding from said remaining concrete foundations shall be removed, bent over, or sheared at all exposed surfaces. Dust must be controlled during the removal process in accordance with local ordinances. 4. Purchaser shall secure all necessary permits and certificates required in connection with the removal of any building, shall cap all sewer laterals, shall disconnect and leave water meter in place, and shall comply with all pertinent local ordinances within seven (7) days of execution of the Agreement. The County makes no guarantee that any buildings sold will be movable, or that permits will be granted to place them in any specific location. The Purchaser assumes all risk and responsibility in the wrecking or moving operation, including any damages or loss by vandalism after the Agreement is executed by the Purchaser. 5. Unless the building is purchased for resale, retail sales tax must be added to the amount of the bid. If purchased for resale, the successful bidder(s) will be required to present satisfactory proof that he holds a Retailer's Permit from the State Board of Equalization and has purchased the building for resale for personal property. Retail sales tax will be computed at 8.25 percent of the bid amount. 6 Only contractors licensed by the State of California and the Public Utilities Commission will be allowed to physically remove the improvements herein. 7. Purchaser shall be subject to and comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable with respect to its performance under this Agreement, including but not limited to, licensing, employment and purchasing practices; and wages, hours and conditions of employment, including nondiscrimination. 8. Neither the County nor its agents make any warranty, guaranty or representation with respect to the condition of the improvements nor does it assume any responsibility for the conformance to codes or permit regulations of the city and/or County in which the improvements are located. It is the PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain expert advice on the condition of the improvements and to determine and comply with all building, planning and zoning regulations relative to the improvements and the uses to which it can be put. Purchaser relies solely on his own judgement, experience and investigation as to the present and future condition of the improvements and as to any repairs made to it. Purchaser hereby releases County, its agents and employees and any other person involved in any way with the inspection reports, repair of the improvements or sale of the improvements, from any claim resulting from any present or future condition of the improvements. By: Principal Real Property Agent For additional information, contact: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Real Property Division 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Patricia A. Smyers PS:gpp g:Yea1prop1emp1pa1asj.t1 APPROMM OY 0f3UN'I'YOOL M 4M CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor - North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (510) 313-2296 contact Person:Vickie Germany - Public Works Dent Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Sale of 805 Las Juntas St. (APN 373-267-004), County File #CP :96-70: The project consists of the sale of a 1,000 square foot house located at 805 Las Juntas Street in Martinez. The house will be sold and the buyer will move it to another location. The County will retain rights to the actual property. Project Location: The property is in a mostly business area located on the corner of Ward and Las Juntas Street in Martinez. This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project(Sec. 15268) _ Other Statutory Exemption, Section_ Declared Emergency(Sec. 15269(a)) _ General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061(b)(3)) Emergency Project(Sec. 15269(b) or(c)) ✓ Categorical Exemption, Class 12 Section 15301 for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The house is surplus government property which is not in an area of statewide, regional, or areawide concern as identified in Section 15206 (b)(4). However, if the property was located within those areas, its sale would be exempt if the property complied with the conditions listed in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15312 (a) and (b). Date: By: Community Development Department Representative AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date. Signature Title Applicant: County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Janet Frattini County Clerk Fee $25 Due 4� CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT # 4405-6G5107 CP# 96-70 PROJECT NAME: Sale of 805 Las Juntas St. (APN 373-267-004) PREPARED BY: Janet Frattini DATE: October 28, 1996 RECOMMENDATIONS: (✓) Categorical Exemption (Class 12) ( ) Negative Declaration ( ) Environment Impact Report Required ( ) Conditional Negative Declaration The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The recommendation is based on the following: The house is surplus government property which is not in an area of statewide, regional, or areawide concern as identified in Section 15206 (b)(4). However, if the property was located within those areas, its sale would be exempt if the property complied with the conditions listed in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15312 (a) and (b). What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts . N/A USGS Quad Sheet Benicia Base Map Sheet# F11 Parcel # 373-267-004 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The property is in a mostly business area located on the corner of Ward and Las Juntas Streets in the city of Martinez (Figures 1 - 3). 2. Project Description: The project consists of the sale of a 1,000 square foot house located at 805 Las Juntas Street in Martinez. The house will be sold and the buyer will move it to another location. The County will retain rights to the actual property. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? [] yes [✓] no [] maybe (Nature of concern): 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [✓] yes [] no Agency Name(s) City of Martinez house moving permit. 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? (Name) Yes, Martinez. h:lcatexm ptUj u n tas.i n i (Revised 10/28/96) 7 FIGURE ' 0 3 z LO c. m J v O O dw d ° C-11U 4:4i ` 0 p d O 7 4 O � O o a d -7 c J d CJ r Q r - t... L C Q C-� U Li C G d �• �' l U) d `1 G v_ [C, G CL. FIGURE 2 m r gig . e — c L _ t J YX L PROJECT VICINITY m a ggAxELI£SA :' s ro_y 1Vrad �w"� s} [xr 2� J � a 1 yr� \Aa,.:fir ♦t `E ^ ,r ?YcN A `°• �' Ay uua5 Ay � sex s w"",I��\ � ♦`' r + • • € x � �l• 8t OMSE � ela � 4 y • s v .§\ RL� �. rn� f �l'��st �$IpI J.I• vvo ;� �'�' vgF'7p�e'�', '`� r`.l'til it y g w `0 � Yml i e � y��I a�s..•e " w i •N�� oae — Y �HMIBAA r (0 r �✓�8� �T\a ° V'm .. ys env, n' •��•i�� • iyik – 00 v*o vixrlm Try o ( r • \M0 Y= \ yr W (� C f _ � HOWE RD ��° FIs �a° ii I t�, . s _. i 'T'-�– • � ___ I IJ^ I •• r } co.[fNWIIb Y u 4v� • I� � ) MORf.LLOx AV, "t \ g I rE s 3 f n� � �nsBoJ 5 rp`tla - �rr • •�•.i <� fe s • n 4: e. T1s , • a P § nW L-4. 6 A ov4r 4�r�OIF M \ NOT TO SCALE 3 � FIGURE 3 1525 E11 1525 1527 1578 1529 PROJECT LOCATION SUBJECT ZL afSS c� d v 3 y e � L_ P I _ NOT TO SCALE Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Costa FROM: Harvey E . Bragdon County Director of Community Development DATE : March 4, 1997 SUBJECT: Transfer of Park Dedication Account Funds to Alamo R7-A SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer $271, 443 . 04 from the Park Dedication Trust Fund Accounts, as shown below, to the Alamo County Service Area R7-A (Org. 7758/9595, Rev. 6X5184) to offset expenses for the construction of Livorna Park. Account Number Amount Account Number Amount 275803400 $8 . 40 275803462 $115. 85 275803420 $146, 782 . 17 275834521 $2, 377 . 53 275803440 $42, 357 .40 275834611 $3, 961 . 42 275803452 $15. 95 275834612 $62, 308 . 74 275803461 $374 .76 275834621 $13, 140. 82 FISCAL IMPACT None . BACKGROUND / REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS It is the policy of the County to utilize park dedication funds to meet local park needs and this action is consis nt with th policy. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE : _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RE OMMENDATI N OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE _ OTHER �V I SIGNATURE (S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON March 4 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED �_ OTHER.— VOTE THERVOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Randall C. Slusher 335-1259 ATTESTED March 4, 1997 Orig. Dept . Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF cc: County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County Counsel AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Auditor-Controller Alamo R7-A (via Community Development) BY: DEPUTY RCS/CCCCDD97 .BOS TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .'� Contra C,amu' „� waa ' FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON ( DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: MARCH 4, 1997 SUBJECT: LIENS FOR UNPAID COLLECTION CHARGES - RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Direct the Community Development Department, Pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 418-6, Mandatory Subscription, to forward to the County Recorder the assessments for the persons and premises as reflected in Exhibit A, for the purpose of levying liens on the 1997-98 Tax Bills. FISCAL IMPACT None to the County General Fund. Offsetting revenues are provided for in the Franchise Agreement to cover county staff costs related to these activities. County Administrative Fees are included in lien amounts. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Ordinance Code Section 418-6 provides for mandatory subscription for all occupied premises within the unincorporated area and procedures for enforcement of the ordinance. Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS) procedures includes a notice and hearing process. The levy list includes all the liens from the hearing held on February 6, 1997 at which Community Development staff was present Subsequent to the hearing, RSS provided to the County a list of all owners of premises that have failed to make payment for collection services to be processed by the County. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE ./ _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMM —APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON -o -1q9ZAPPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A ZUNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DA./TE SHOWN. Contact: Deidra Dingman (510/335-1224) ATTESTEDT7, /997' cc: Community Development Department (CDD) PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF GMEDA THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County Counsel (Lillian Fujii) &COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Auditor-Controller Recorder J. Coverston - RSS, Inc. (via CDD) B DEPUTY 939cwovSS.1kmw7 - RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE ® 3260 GLUME DRIVE • RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94806 February 14, 1997 Ms . Diedra Dingman Contra Costa County Department of Community Development MC, r 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor - North Wing c,' Martinez, CA 94553 Ric <7) Z== Dear Diedra: CD-< C) o-< w Subject : LIENS FOR UNPAID WASTE COLLECTION CHARGES F Enclosed is the final list of unpaid waste collection charges falling delinquent between September and December 1996 . These charges were considered at the Administrative Hearing held February 6, 1997 . A total of 261 records are included, representing $60, 634 . 28 in delinquent charges and $7, 830 . 00 in County Administrative fees, for a total $68, 464 .28 . Please arrange to have these charges considered by the Board of Supervisors so that liens can be placed against the properties at the earliest possible date. After approval by the Board, you will need to attach a certified copy of the Board' s resolution, and forward it with the list to the County Recorder for recording. After the recording is completed, please return to us a copy of the documents bearing the Recorder' s stamp and Document reference numbers . We will need this information to release the liens when they are paid. The next administrative hearing for the County is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 1997 . Please make arrangements for use of the West County Wastewater District facilities beginning at 1 : 30 p.m. on that day. If you have any questions, or need additional information or assistance, please call me at 262-1644 . Very truly yours, ,_1'16 � Janna M. Coverston Special Projects Manager Enclosure MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. 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N N }{ p6' 6 ppWW Y 1�pVp .pap �pSf dpY dpY S Mpp U (II mp �p41 0 6 Z�~N O H pryO Oo O O y. yO� yO� O O O �Op O poO� omH O .pp y�NN J Nry� IIryN� IfN� YN � ,'p eO � N M o N N TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ' Contra FROM: 22 FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE _ Costa u County DATE: February 24, 1997 coUN� SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON SERVICE INTEGRATION SPECIFIC REGUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. ACCEPT this report from the Family and Human Services Committee on the status of the Family Service Centers in North Richmond and Bay Point and the multi-disciplinary Service Integration Teams (SIT) which staff the centers. 2. AUTHORIZE the Family and Human Services Committee to meet at the Bay Point Family Service Center on June 9, 1997, to receive a further report from staff on the status of the Family Service Centers and tour the facility. 3. DIRECT the County Administrator's Office to report to the Family and Human Services Committee again on June 9, 1997 regarding the status of the Family Service Centers, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary issues that remain unresolved and to discuss organizational issues which should be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors. 4. DIRECT the County Administrator's Office to include in the report to the Family and Human Services Committee the feasibility of duplicating the concept of Family Service Center in other areas of the County. 5. EXPRESS the Board's thanks to the Family Service Center Project Manager, Bill Weidinger, and his staff for sharing with us their views about the success of the Family Service Center concept and for making it possible for our Committee to hear directly from some clients who are actually using the services about the concern and attention they receive from the staff. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: —YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOA (I�MITTEE � APPROVE _OTHER f ice- �`-� SIGNATURES ACTION OF BOARD ON MRrrh 4 1 QQ7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOT OF SUPERVISORS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. 9 p/ ATTESTED1✓l../LL I I I Contact: PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK ZF THE BOARD OF CC: SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR See Page 2 //I _ 7(�' \J BY I LSC 4 ""`�--' ,DEPUTY c47 BACKGROUND: On November 5, 1997, the Board of Supervisors referred this subject to our Committee and asked the County Administrator to make a further report to our Committee in February 1997. On February 24, 1997, our Committee met at the Family Service Center site in North Richmond and received the attached report from Sara Hoffman and Nina Goldman. We also had the opportunity to meet with several staff members from the Service Integration Teams (SIT) as well as several clients who are currently receiving services from the SIT or have received services in the past. The unanimous view of the staff and clients is that the Family Service Center concept is a good one, that it allows a family to receive multiple services at a single site, that it is more accessible since it is closer to where they live and that the whole tone and attitude is different from the large, more bureaucratic office buildings they are used to going to. The written report demonstrates the success the SIT's are having in being able to evaluate the progress in the three key areas that have been identified: • increasing family economic self-sufficiency; • improving family stability; and • expanding community capacity to support children and families. Our Committee is very pleased with the progress that is being made and with the manner in which both staff and clients seem to be viewing the concept of Family Service Centers. We are aware that there are some organizational difficulties and some interdisciplinary issues that need to be addressed so we are asking that the County Administrator's Office report on those to our Committee in June. We are planning to meet at the Bay Point Family Service Center site so we can again have some contact with line staff and clients. Since this model seems to be working so well in North Richmond and Bay Point, we want to continue to explore the feasibility of expanding this concept to other areas of the County, such as the Monument Avenue corridor in Concord. cc: County Administrator Social Service Director Health Services Director County Probation Officer Community Services Director Executive Director, Private Industry Council Mental Health Director Public Health Director Community Substance Abuse Program Director -2- CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 651 Pine Street, 10th Floor Martinez, California 94553 Telephone: 335-1052 DATE: February 24, 1997 TO: Family and Human Services Committee Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier Supervisor Donna G rber FROM: Sara Hoffman Senior Deputy Administrator SUBJECT: Service Intearation -- 1996 Annual Report I. Background on Service Integration Approximately two and one-half years ago, Contra Costa County's Family Service Centers first opened their doors in the communities of Bay Point and North Richmond. The Centers are staffed by multi-disciplinary Service Integration Teams (SITs) comprised of AFDC, Food Stamps and Medi-Cal Eligibility Workers, Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN/Employment) Counselors, Child Welfare Workers, Mental Health Clinicians, Public Health, Juvenile Probation Officers, Clerical Staff, Public Safety Officers and, at the Bay Point Center, Family Resource Specialists from the Mt. Diablo Unified School District's Healthy Start program. The SITs were designed to take an innovative approach to working with families who historically have posed some of the greatest challenges to service providers: multi-problem families involved in three or more County programs who live in the County's lowest income, highest risk communities. When the full Service Integration vision is realized, a total of nine teams will be in place throughout the County. The 30 SIT staff take a strengths-based, family-centered approach to working with program participants. Using an integrated case management system designed especially for the SITs, staff work as a team to engage families as partners, identify family and individual strengths, set goals and overcome obstacles. While the SIT program has only been in place for a short time, already the results in terms of positive improvements in the well-being of children and families are quite encouraging. This report provides a look at the preliminary impact of service integration in three key areas: 0 increasing family economic self-sufficiency; • improving family stability; and • expanding community capacity to support children and families. In addition, this report highlights some of the activities and interventions that have contributed to the positive outcomes presented. Finally, this report presents some challenges that the service integration program is likely to face in the coming year. II. Increasing Family Economic Self-Sufficiency The goal of working with low-and no-income individuals to obtain economic self-sufficiency is central to the work of service integration. The SIT philosophy recognizes that self- FHS2-18.mem, Page 1 sufficiency is rarely obtained with the first job. Thus, SIT staff first work with program participants to find any type of employment (resulting in a higher share of the SIT caseload with earned incomes). Staff then continue to work with participants to help them move up the self-sufficiency ladder by enhancing their skills and earnings. 1996 RESULTS: MORE SIT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS HAVE JOBS ✓ As of December 1996, just under 21% of the AFDC recipients served by the Bay Point SIT reported earned incomes, as compared to just over 18% of the AFDC recipients served by the Antioch District office. (In contrast, in April 1996, 15.9% of all Bay Point SIT AFDC recipients and 15.4% of all Antioch District AFDC recipients reported earnings.) ✓ As of December 1996, 19.2% of the AFDC recipients served by the North Richmond SIT reported earned incomes, as compared to 14.6% of the AFDC recipients served by the Richmond District office.' (In contrast, in April 1996, 14.1% of all North Richmond SIT AFDC recipients and 12.8% of all Richmond District AFDC recipients reported earnings.) ✓ An estimated 130 AFDC recipients served by the Bay Point SIT obtained employment in 1996. (Bay Point SIT has an average monthly AFDC caseload of approximately 450.) Approximately 35% of Bay Point AFDC recipients who obtained employment in 1996 did not receive AFDC checks in the final month of the year. ✓ An estimated 40 AFDC recipients served by the North Richmond SIT obtained employment in 1996.` (North Richmond SIT has an average monthly AFDC caseload of approximately 215.) Approximately 20% of North Richmond AFDC recipients who obtained employment in 1996 did not receive AFDC checks in the final month of the year. Please note that North Richmond historically has had the highest adult unemployment of any community in Contra Costa County; an estimated 29% of all adults and an estimated 40% of all adult males are unemployed in North Richmond (1990 Census). 1996 Activities Contributing to the Increase in Economic Self-Sufficiency: In 1996, the SITs undertook a number of activities aimed at increasing the economic self- sufficiency of families in Bay Point and North Richmond. Activities included: • The North Richmond SIT's "Job Push" Committee put in place a process for identifying participants who are ready to work and for helping these individuals obtain jobs. In addition, the North Richmond SIT established a Career Center, with employment resources, a telephone for contacting potential employers and a job board with up-to-date listings of local work opportunities. • The Bay Point SIT conducted on-going "Self-Sufficiency" Workshops, where unemployed and underemployed individuals learn to develop resumes, to dress for success, to find affordable, quality child care and to balance the demands of their home and work lives. In 1996, a total of 160 people attended Bay Point's nine workshops. FHS2-18.mem,Page 2 • Both SITs established employment case conferences to work individually with individuals who are capable of work to set and achieve career goals. • The Bay Point and North Richmond SITs collaborated with a number of community- based organizations in 1996 with the aim of bolstering the employment opportunities available to SIT families. As a result: 20 youth in North Richmond will be participating in mentored corporate internships through the Business Leaders Alliance; families in Bay Point and North Richmond are able to link onto the Internet at the SIT sites and access a website with entry level job listings in Contra Costa County due to a collaboration with the Foundation for Understanding and Enhancement (FUNEN); and SIT families have access to interview clothing from both the SITs' free clothes closets and vouchers donated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The SITs have also submitted joint proposals with various partners (including FUNEN, the Contra Costa Housing Authority, the Contra Costa Private Industry Council, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and West Contra Costa Adult Education)which, if funded, may significantly increase the employment services and resources available to SIT families. Activities Planned for 1997: In 1997, the SITs plan to launch a community employment strategy, which will both increase the effectiveness of SIT's employment program and will expand the number of persons served. Funding opportunities are currently being explored with the Zellerbach Family Fund and the James Irvine Foundation. As part of this initiative, the SITs aim to expand partnerships with other employment-related organizations in the two communities during 1997. III. Improving Family Stability Underlying the service integration program is the philosophy that economic self-sufficiency and family stability are the two key components to ensuring child and family well-being. Therefore, the SIT model calls for an interactive approach to supporting families in achieving both these goals. 1996 RESULTS: LESS COURT INTERVENTION, FEWER CHILDREN BEING REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES, MORE KIDS IN SCHOOL. ✓ A monthly average of approximately 2.8% of the Emergency Response/Family Maintenance cases served by the North Richmond SIT required court intervention in 1996'; in contrast, a monthly average of approximately 14.6% of all Emergency Response/Family Maintenance cases served by the Hercules District required court intervention in 1996. ✓ Of the 180 children served by the Child Welfare Worker in North Richmond in 1996, only 13 children were placed outside of their homes. This placement rate of 7.2% is far lower than the County average.` ✓ Of all youth on probation served by the Bay Point SIT, approximately 96% were enrolled in school. Of all youth on probation served by the North Richmond SIT, approximately 84% were enrolled in school. Please note that this estimate includes the Child Welfare cases for the worker who was at SIT throughout the year. Data is not yet available for the second Child Welfare Worker who joined the team in the fall of 1996. Also, equivalent data is not available for Bay Point, because until the end of 1996, the Bay Point Child Welfare Worker focused primarily on cases where a child was already in placement. FHS2-18.mem, Page 3 C �7 1996 Activities Contributing to the Improvement in Family Stability: • SIT staff now regularly use a common case management system developed specifically for SIT. The case management process involves: the completion by staff members and each family of a Family Assessment Record (FAR), an assessment tool that covers 11 key areas of functioning that impact family stability and self-sufficiency; a triage system, which allows SIT staff to identify which team members need to be working with a family based on the information found from the FAR process; and case conferencing, where the family and involved team members meet to identify areas of strengths and concern and to create an action plan for achieving stability and self-sufficiency. • Both the North Richmond and Bay Point SITs have developed strong working relationships with local schools, which allow the SIT staff to identify problems before they explode and to engage teachers as partners in making sure that children are receiving the support they need. In North Richmond, the Child Welfare worker and Mental Health Clinician spend scheduled time at the Verde Elementary School each week where they provide on-site support to children and meet with teachers. In addition, the Juvenile Probation Officer at North Richmond recently began regularly spending time at Richmond High School at the request of school staff. • In Bay Point, Healthy Start Family Resource Specialists continue to serve as an important link between the schools and the SIT. This partnership was significantly enriched in 1996 with the establishment of a community wellness clinic at Riverview Elementary School, where many SIT participants are now referred and served. • The North Richmond Grandparents' Support Group, started in April 1995, as a joint project of the SIT and a North Richmond community-based organization (Project Pride) continues to flourish, offering resources to grandparent caretakers of young children and expanding their ability to support one another. Activities Planned for 1997: In 1997, the SIT plans to expand the use of the common case management system to more families. The SIT also will explore the use of the FAR as a tool for evaluating the short-term progress made by individual families toward achieving their goals. The Department of Information Technology is currently working with the SIT to determine the feasibility of automating the FAR and facilitate such evaluation. In addition, the role of child welfare at SIT is expected to shift at both SIT sites to reflect the successes with early- intervention activities experienced at the North Richmond SIT in 1996. IV. Expanding Community Capacity to Support Children and Families 1996 RESULTS: MORE SIT FAMILY MEMBERS INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES THAT BETTER THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CREATE MUTUAL SUPPORT NETWORKS. 1996 Activities Contributing to Expanding Community Capacity to Support Children and Families: • With the support of the S.H. Cowell and Zellerbach Foundations, the Bay Point SIT has worked in partnership with staff from the Healthy Start Program, the Contra Costa Housing Authority and the Greater Bay Area Family Resource Network (GBAFRN) to organize the Resident Council at the Los Medanos Housing Project. FHS2-18.mem, Page 4 z17 Six of the trained residents were elected to Council positions and are now receiving on-going support and training. • In the spring of 1996 a community garden was established on the grounds of the North Richmond SIT. Using donations of plants and gardening supplies from a number of local businesses, North Richmond SIT staff and community members spent weekends developing the garden. Throughout the summer, vegetables were shared with families in North Richmond. In the fall of 1996, the community gardeners hosted their first annual harvest festival. • In Bay Point, through the Los Medanos Residents Council, SIT families have taken the lead in organizing residents as they prepare for their first planting of a community garden in March 1997. • The North Richmond SIT developed a Volunteer Corps of 14 families in 1996. These families helped with a range of projects at the site that promoted community well-being. The volunteers also gained valuable work skills; a number of the volunteers moved on to paid employment elsewhere. • In Bay Point, families are giving back in many ways. Notably, a number of participants who have obtained employment regularly come back and speak about their experiences at SIT's Self-Sufficiency Workshops. This sharing of successes has proved invaluable in inspiring program participants who have not yet found work. 0 SIT staff worked with the Ambrose Park and Recreational Board to obtain special funds to hire some of the SIT teenagers to work as Recreational Aides at the Ambrose Teen Center. The number of teens at the Teen Center now averages 10- 20 per night. Activities Planned for 1997: In 1997, the SIT will expand its partnerships with other organizations working with the community. In addition, SIT staff will work to increase the involvement of community members in various aspects of SIT, including the development of the community employment strategy and participation on the Service Integration Management Team (SIMT). V. Benefits to the Larger System It has become increasingly clear that the work of SIT not only directly benefits the families in the SIT communities, but also benefits the larger system. These benefits come in the form of resources saved, recognition of County innovations and proving grounds for new service delivery models. Resources Saved: • In Bay Point, savings in avoided AFDC grants due to employment are estimated to be $63,477 for 1996. • In North Richmond, savings in avoided AFDC grants due to employment are estimated to be $16,564 for 1996. No methodology has yet been developed for calculating savings due to avoided court interventions and placements in the case of child welfare and juvenile probation. However, it is believed that these savings are significant. FHS2-18.mem,Page 5 Recognition of County Innovation: • In October 1996, on the first day of Federal Welfare Reform implementation, National Public Radio's Marketplace program featured a positive story on Contra Costa County's Service Integration program. • In a report produced by the S.H. Cowell Foundation, evaluators identified Contra Costa County's SIT program as one of the most successful service integration models funded by the S.H. Cowell Foundation. Proving Grounds for New Service Delivery Models: 0 The SIT have shown innovation and leadership in the area of employment as well as in other arenas. This year, as the Social Service Department launched its Income Maintenance/GAIN Redesign process, it incorporated a number of the interventions and philosophies practiced at SIT. For example, the Hercules District Office began holding Self-Sufficiency Workshops based on those regularly held at SIT with technical assistance from SIT staff. • In December 1993, Contra Costa County was designated as an Assembly Bill 1741 (AB 1741, "Youth Pilot Project") county. The AB 1741 legislation afforded the County the opportunity to apply for waivers of State and Federal laws and regulations to further the development of its integrated services model. Interviews with income maintenance staff indicated a significant opportunity for eliminating duplicative and non-productive paperwork and replacing this paperwork with useful activities aimed at increasing the self-sufficiency of public assistance recipients. As a result, Contra Costa County developed the Reinvesting in Self-sufficiency and Employment (RISE) Initiative waiver, which was submitted by the State to the federal government on Contra Costa's behalf in two parts in August and December 1996. The California Health and Welfare Agency is optimistic that the RISE Initiative waiver will be approved as early as March 1997. Following successful implementation at the SIT sites, the County may want to consider expanding the RISE waiver countywide, which would likely result in considerable efficiency gains. VI. Goals and Challenges for 1997 Program Design Challenges and Goals: • Strengthen Employment Component of SIT: Welfare reform poses a major challenge to all social service providers and recipients. While SIT may be ahead of the curve in terms of getting the word out regarding the need to find work and having developed some strong program elements, a comprehensive programmatic strategy is necessary. Developing an effective employment strategy may be particularly difficult in the North Richmond community, which has a particularly high unemployment rate and high levels of chemical dependency. • Expand Use of Common Case Management Process: SIT staff began implementing the common case management process in the early fall of 1996. In 1997, SIT hopes to take the case management to scale. Challenges include incorporating the employment component into the case management process and ensuring that employment does not overshadow the goal of helping families achieve stability. • Successfully Implement the RISE Initiative Waiver. Should the RISE Initiative waiver be approved by the State and Federal governments, the SITs and the Department of Social Services will be posed by the challenges of implementation, which include: adjusting the computer systems, laying out new policies, putting in place a revised reinvestigation/recertification process, notifying clients and training staff. FHS2-18.mem, Page 6 • Explore Other State Waiver Opportunities: Contra Costa's AB 1741 status gives the County the opportunity to experiment with new program strategies at SIT. In 1997, the SITs will explore the possibility of crafting a waiver to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Child Welfare services at the SITs. Alameda County recently submitted an AB 1741 waiver which will allow them to shift dollars designated for out-of-home placement to provision of up-front prevention services. A similar approach may be beneficial for Contra Costa. Organizational Challenges and Goals: • Resolve SIT Staffing and Organizational Structure Issues: SIT is a new, innovative program. The philosophy regarding the implementation of SIT has been to try something, learn from it and make changes based on what is learned. During the summer of 1996, SIMT member and SIT representatives worked to develop a case management system and more supportive organizational structure for the SIT. In order to be responsive to community needs, it is critical to have the right staff composition and staffing levels. In addition, to ensure that the SITs are as efficient and effective as possible, it is critical to have clear lines of authority. Since the implementation of SIT, the broader policy context that governs the work of the SITs has shifted considerably with the passage of Federal Welfare Reform. The impact of this shift will not be known until there is concurrence between the California Legislature and Governor on the State's welfare reform plan. It is likely that SIT will have to continue modifying its approach based on their decision. • Increase On-Site Support to SIT Staff. SIT staff continue to implement processes and activities that are new to many. Through the generous support of the S.H. Cowell Foundation, the SITs have been able to receive training through GBAFRN. However, learning the skills necessary to effectively perform new activities requires more than discrete trainings; it requires on-going support, observation and feedback. A major challenge of 1997 will be providing SIT staff with this assistance. • Improve Tracking of Outcomes: 1996 was the first year of tracking outcomes at the SIT. In 1997, the SITs will expand the number of measures tracked and seek to find new ways of measuring both the short-term progress of individual program participants and of the program participant pool as a whole. The automation of the FAR should greatly facilitate improved tracking of outcomes. • Increase Community Participation: Community participation is critical to SIT's success largely because part of SIT's mission is to support the community to support itself. In 1997, SIT will work hard to find new ways of meaningfully involving program participants, community-based organizations and other community members in developing new program strategies and strengthening the overall SIT program. cc: Phil Batchelor John Cullen Terry Starr Bill Walker SIMT FHS2-18.mem,Page 7 T0BOARD OF SUPERVISORS I . Contra FROM: PHIL BATCHELOR, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR <i / (,O�'}d C L DATE: March 4, 1997 ,yam County r��2`uuN SUBJECT: SELECT CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE FURNITURE SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR THE MERRITHEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I . RECOMMENDATION AUTHORIZE the County Administrator or his designee to issue a Request for Proposals to select a consulting interior design firm to assist the County in assessing the Merrithew Memorial Hospital' s current furniture inventory, identifying furniture requirements for the replacement hospital, preparing specifications and purchase orders for new inventory and overseeing moving and installation. II . FINANCIAL IMPACT The consultant fees and planned furniture purchases are included in the project budget which are part bond proceeds specified to the project . III . BACKGROUND The new hospital will be occupied by the various departments currently housed in the existing hospital buildings . The majority of the furniture in use will be moved to the new hospital when it is occupied next fall . Since the replacement hospital is larger than the existing area to be vacated, some new furniture will be CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: —YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR —RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE _OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER — VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS OONJ THE DATE SHOWN. Q Q ATTESTED Contact: PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF cc: D. Bell, CAO SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Auditor-Controller GSD (Accounting) Health Services Dept . (F. Puglisi) BY ^ " „ ��za _X a DEPUTY Consultant (Via CAO) SELECT CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE FURNITURE SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR THE MERRITHEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT III . BACKGROUND (continued) purchased. This will apply to public areas such as the lobby and waiting rooms as well as some staff areas . The current Purchasing Department staff does not have the resources to manage this effort given its size. Therefore, the County wishes to select a consultant who can inventory the existing furniture and identify the pieces to be relocated. In addition the Consultant will develop furniture layout drawings, determine what additional new pieces need to be acquired, select styles, colors and fabrics, prepare specifications and provide the Purchasing Department with Purchase Order Requisitions . At the time of occupancy, the Consultant will assist the County in overseeing the delivery and set up of the new furniture and the moving of the existing furniture . As part of this contract, the County will include an option to have the Consultant help plan the realignment of the vacated spaces for backfill of other Health Services Department activities currently located elsewhere . 17 Contra Costa County (ut G80 a5 Office of the County Administrator 0.7-2-1 Request for Statement of Qualifications and Proposal- Furniture Selection and Acquisition Contra Costa County is seeldng proposals for professional services to provide furniture inventory, selection, acquisition and installation administration as part of the County's Merrithew Memorial Replacement Hospital project in Martinez. Consistent with County policy, certified minority- and women-owned enterprises are encouraged to apply either as a consultant or subconsultant. A copy of the RFQ may be obtained by calling the project manager, O'Brien-Kreitzberg Inc., at(510)370-5960. Inquiries may be directed to Gerry MacClelland, Project Manager, O'Brien-Kreitzberg, 651 Pine Street, 10th floor, Martinez, CA 94553. Submittals are required no later than 4:00 p.m., March 26, 1997. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PHIL BATCHELOR Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By : Z Deputy C14—, Shirley Casillas Dated: March 4, 1997 Publication Date(s): March 18, 1997 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADOPTED this order on March 4, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, DeSaulnier NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 96/108 SUBJECT: Property Tax Transfer Agreement ) For The Windemere Ranch Boundary ) Reorganization, (LAFC 96-24 ) ) WHEREAS, Section 99 . 01 of the Revenue and Taxation Code provides that a jurisdictional change resulting from a special district providing one or more services to an area where such services have not been previously provided shall not become effective if one or more affected special districts involved in the property tax exchange negotiation fails to adopt a resolution agreeing to a transfer; and WHEREAS, with the exception of the annexing districts and any affected cities, the Board of Supervisors shall determine the property tax exchange for each affected district that fails to adopt a resolution agreeing to a property tax transfer; and WHEREAS, the Windemere Ranch Boundary Reorganization involves annexation of territory to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) and the Dublin-San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) ; and WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa (CCC) and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) have adopted a master property tax transfer agreement regarding annexation to said districts; and WHEREAS, in similar annexations pursuant to Section 99 . 01 , CCC and several other districts have made it a practice to apply the terms of the master property tax transfer agreement between CCC, CCCSD and EBMUD; and WHEREAS, CCC and DSRSD have agreed that the terms of the master agreement between CCC, CCCSD and EBMUD will apply to DSRSD in the subject reorganization; and WHEREAS, DSRSD does not currently receive property tax and thus does not have increment tax allocation factors; and WHEREAS, the CCC/CCCSD/EBMUD master agreement requires that an annexing district have incremental tax allocation factors for the purpose of calculating tax transfer; and WHEREAS, CCC and DSRSD have agreed that EBMUD increment factors will be used in applying the terms of the master tax transfer agreement to the subject annexation to DSRSD; and WHEREAS, other agencies affected by the reorganization were notified about the proposal to use the CCC/CCCSD/EBMUD master agreement for the subject reorganization; and WHEREAS, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) , an affected agency with the right to negotiate on its own behalf, notified the County Administrator that SRVFPD was not willing to accept the terms of master agreement and would negotiate the tax transfer on its own behalf; and WHEREAS, SRVFPD met with CCCSD and DSRSD to negotiate tax transfer; and WHEREAS, SRVFPD was not able to reach agreement with CCCSD and DSRSD for the transfer of property tax within the time provided by Section 99 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, said time expiring on February 7, 1997 ; and WHEREAS, Section 99 . 01 of the Revenue and Taxation Code directs that the Board of Supervisors shall determine the property tax transfer in the event that a special district involved in the negotiation fails to adopt a resolution providing for the exchange of property tax revenue. THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RESOLVED that the property tax transfer agreement for affected agencies in the Windemere Ranch Boundary Reorganization (LAFC 96-24 ) shall be in accordance with the above discussed master property tax exchange agreement between CCC, CCCSD and EBMUD for the fiscal year for which the State Board of Equalization makes the tax rate area changes for this jurisdictional change. The terms of the master agreement as determined by this resolution shall apply in subsequent years unless changed by the mutual agreement of affected agencies or subsequent jurisdictional changes . The terms of this resolution apply to affected territory as submitted or revised by the Local Agency Formation Commission. This resolution does not change the affected districts ' right to collect taxes for existing bonded indebtedness . I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: March 4, 1997 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator BY Deputy cc: County Administrator Auditor-Controller County Counsel LAFCO Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Dublin-San Ramon Services District San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District RESOLUTION NO. 96/ 10 ' G , 50 File: 250-9643B.4.4 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on March 4, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, DeSaulnier NOES: None ABSENT: None SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Remodeling at Room 127, 725 Court Street, Martinez for Municipal and Superior Court Clerks Budget Line Item No. 4403-4131 Authorization No. 0928-WH131B Bidder Total Amount Bond Amounts Patrick M. Donaghue $165,000.00 Payment: $82,500.00 250 West Channel Road, #H Performance: $165,000.00 Benicia, CA 94510 P.J. Atkinson Construction $165,000.00 23 Acorn Court Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Sausal Corporation San Leandro, California William Dahn Construction Bay Point, California Edward A. Sparacino Walnut Creek, California Page Construction Company Novato, California Blythe and Associates Fairfield, California Albert D. Seeno Construction Co. Concord, California HCG Associates, Inc. San Francisco, California MacIntyre General Contractors, Inc. Oakland, California Rightway Construction, Inc. Oakley, California The above-captioned project and the plans and specifications therefor having been previously approved, Addendum No. 1 having been issued and approved, and bids having been duly invited and received by the Director of General Services on January 23, 1997; and The Director of General Services having received a tie low bid from each of the first two bidders listed above ('Donaghue" and "Atkinson"); and The Director of General Services having determined by lot, pursuant to Government Code Section 53064, that Donaghue is the successful low bidder; and The Board having considered all of the documentation of the effort by Donaghue to comply with the MBE and WBE goals and requirements for this project; Page 1 of 2 e 56 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMODELING 250-9643B.4.4 ROOM 127, 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ March 4, 1997 FOR MUNICIPAL AND SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS NOW, THEREFORE, The Board finds, determines and orders as follows: The Board DETERMINES that Donaghue, has demonstrated a good faith effort, pursuant to the specifications for this project, to comply with the MBE and WBE goals and requirements for this project, and the Board WAIVES any irregularities in such compliance; and The Board ORDERS that the contract for the furnishing of labor and materials for said work is awarded to Donaghue at the listed amount and at the prices submitted in said bid, and that said contractor shall present two good and sufficient surety bonds as indicated above, and that the General Services Department shall prepare the contract therefor; and The Board FURTHER ORDERS that after the contractor has signed the contract and returned it, together with the bonds as noted above and any required certificates of insurance or other required documents, and the Director of General Services has reviewed and found them to be sufficient, the Director of General Services is authorized to sign the contract for this Board; and The Board FURTHER ORDERS that in accordance with the project specifications and/or upon signature of the contract by the Director of General Services, any bid bonds posted by the bidders are to be exonerated and any checks or cash submitted for security shall be returned; and The Board FURTHER ORDERS that the Director of General Services is authorized to sign any escrow agreements prepared for this project to permit the substitution of securities for moneys withheld by the County to ensure performance under the contract, pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code; and Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4114, the Board DELEGATES its functions under Public Contract Code Sections 4107 and 4110 to the Director of General Services or his designee; and The Board DECLARES that, should the award of the contract to Donaghue be invalidated for any reason, the Board would not in any event have awarded the contract to any other bidder, but instead would have exercised its discretion to reject all of the bids received. Nothing herein shall prevent the Board from reawarding the contract to another bidder in cases where the successful bidder establishes a mistake, refuses to sign the contract or fails to furnish required bonds or insurance (see Public Contract Code Sections 5100-5107). 1 hereby CerMfy that this Is a hue end e~71 d an action tzkr end entered c� the minutu W do Sosrd of Supen..ors on c,3 - wn. PHIL 13.1 IL CHELOA,Gte i cf o boad / of SupeMwn and County Adminutnta ey �J. Orig. Dept.- General Services Dept. - Architectural Division cc: County Administrator's Office Contract Compliance Officer General Services Department Architectural Division G.S. Accounting Auditor-Controller County Counsel Consultant (Via Arch. Div.) Patrick M. Donaghue (Via Arch. Div.) P.J. Atkinson Construction (Via Arch. Div.) Court Administrator(Via Arch. Div.) 2L43S1613.WPD GBds 2-27-97 Page 2 of 2 e .6a GENERAL, SERVICES DEPARTMENT Architectural Division 1220 Morello Avenue, Suite 100 Martinez, California 94553-4711 (510) 313-7200 FAX: 313-7299 MEMORANDUM Date: February 27, 1997 �MA File: 250-96438.4.4 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Barton J. Gilbert, Director of General Services SUBJECT: CONTRACT AWARD RECOMMENDATION; Agenda Date March 4, 1997; Authod zation No. WH131B Bids for Remodeling at Room 127, 725 Court Street, Martinez, for Municipal and Superior Court Clerks were received and opened at the County Architectural Division Offices on Thursday, January 23, 1997. Two identical low bids of $165,000.00 were received from Patrick M. Donaghue of Benicia and P.J. Atkinson Construction of Walnut Creek. On February 27, 1997,. with both bidders present in the County Architectural Division office, the successful low bidder was determined by lot, in accordance with Government Code Section 53064. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors award the construction contract to Patrick M. Donaghue, the successful low bidder, in the amount of $165,000.00. The consulting architect's initial construction contract cost estimate was $240,000.00. Other bids received were as follows: I. Sausal Corporation $186,186.00 San Leandro, California 2. William Dahn Construction $192,499.00 Bay Point, California 3. Edward A. Sparacino $199,400.00 Walnut Creek, California 5. Page Construction Company $199,784.00 Novato, California 6. Blythe and Associates $201,780.00 Fairfield, California 7. Albert D. Seeno Construction Co. $205,000.00 Concord, California 8. HCG Associates,Inc. $228,100.00 San Francisco, California 9. MacIntyre General Contractors, Inc. $234,293.00 Oakland, California 10. Rightway Construction, Inc. $272,000.00 Oakley, California �6�0 Board of Supervisors February 27, 1997 REMODELING ROOM 127, 725 COURT STREET, 250-9643/B.4.4 MARTINEZ, FOR MUNICIPAL AND SUPERIOR Page 2 COURT CLERKS The Contract Compliance Officer has submitted the low bidders' documentation of good faith effort to the Board for consideration. 2L43S17M.WPD GBAs Attachments cc: County Administrator's Office County Counsel Clerk of the Board(w/bids) Contract Compliance Officer TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FBHS-0 Contra s FROM, FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE s Costa DATE: March 3, 1997 $� -�.' County SUBJECT: PUBLIC SERVICE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SPECIFIC REOUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE the following report from our Committee on the proposed allocations for the Public Service portion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), DEFER action on recommendations #2 and #3 until the Public Hearing on the CDBG, scheduled for April 1, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. and APPROVE recommendations#4, #5 and #6 at this time for reports from staff to be made on April 1, 1997 and thereafter. 2. APPROVE the allocations recommended by staff for the Public Service portion of the CDBG. 3. CONSIDER the following applications as priorities for any additional funding which may become available: P.S. 21 - Comprehensive Housing Counseling Services, sponsored by Pacific Community Services, Inc. P.S. 32 - Village Drive Resource Center, sponsored by Delta 2000 P.S. 39 - UCSSO Community Services Program, sponsored by UCSSO P.S. 40 - Future Leaders of America, sponsored by Future Leaders of America, Inc., Northern California CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE: _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COIIAM(TTEE APPROVE OTHER /' SIGNATURES: ARK DeSAULNIER DONNA G B R ACTION OF BOARD ON - March 4 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDEDX OTHER _ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CC: ATTESTED March 4, 1997 County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Community Development Director SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Belinda Smith, CDD 13Y M382 (10/88) BY - " .DEPUTY c5/ F&HS-02 P.S. 43 - Youth Delinquency Diversion, sponsored by New Connections P.S. 50 - Shelter Services for Runaways, sponsored by the Northern California Family Center 4. REQUEST staff to make a further report to the Board of Supervisors on April 1, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. on why the following applications were not recommended for more funding than they were: P.S. 2 - Community Mediation Project, sponsored by Conflict Mediation Panels P.S. 8 - Youth Education and Support Services, sponsored by Battered Women's Alternatives P.S. 9 - Prepared and Perishable Food Program, sponsored by Contra Costa Food Bank P.S. 10 - Cold Storage for Food Distribution, sponsored by Contra Costa Food Bank P.S. 13 - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, sponsored by Family and Community Services of Contra Costa P.S. 18 - Senior Home Equity Conversion Counseling, sponsored by Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity P.S. 23 - Legal Immigrant Naturalization and Immigration, sponsored by United Loa Community Development, Inc. P.S. 24 - English Action Center Citizenship, sponsored by Catholic Charities P.S. 25 - Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program, sponsored by Center for Human Development P.S. 27 - Music, Dance and Art Youth Program, sponsored by Los Cenzontles P.S. 30 - Multilingual Crisis Intervention, sponsored by Center for New Americans P.S. 33 - Counseling and Education Program, sponsored by Consumer Credit Counseling, East Bay P.S. 34 - Child Assault Prevention Program, sponsored by Family Stress Center P.S. 35 - Child-Parent Enrichment Program, sponsored by Family Stress Center -2- F&HS-02 5. REQUEST staff to make a further report to the Board of Supervisors on April 1, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. on why the following application was recommended for funding and why they should not be defunded: P.S. 46 - Ombudsman Services on Contra Costa, sponsored by Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa 6. REQUEST staff to report to the Family and Human Services Committee again on June 23, 1997, providing recommendations on how the process of applying for funds from the Public Service portion of the CDBG can be made more effective, how funding can be better targeted so applicants know more clearly what will and will not likely be funded, and how funding can be focused on fewer, high priority, projects so enough money can be made available to make a real difference in the lives of the target groups the program is charged with serving. BACKGROUND: Each year, the Board of Supervisors allocates funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Our Committee has been asked to review the applications for the Public Service portion of the CDBG, staff's recommended allocations and to make recommendations to the Board for the allocation of these funds. Our Committee met in North Richmond on February 24, 1997, received the attached report from staff, and received testimony from all of the applicants who wished to address our Committee. We met again in Martinez on March 3, 1997 to receive additional testimony and to consider what priorities we would recommend for additional funding, if more funds become available. With 50 applications for $2.1 million and only $595,000 available to spend, it was clear that many applicants were going to be disappointed. We are generally pleased with the recommended allocations made by staff and are prepared to recommend those to the Board for consideration at the time of the Public Hearing on April 1, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. We have selected six applications that we believe should be considered for additional funding should additional funds become available. We have also identified several applications where we would like to receive an additional explanation from staff as to why the application was not judged as a higher priority for funding. We have also identified one application where we have questions as to why the program was funded. We are asking that staff respond to these questions at the time of the Public Hearing on April 1 , 1997. We are also concerned, as is staff, at the amount of work that applicants must put into the applications for these funds, only to be turned down for funding. We are also concerned about the relatively small amounts of money that some applicants are receiving for the amount of work they put in on the application and feel that there may be some ways in which we can improve the application and evaluation process. Therefore, we are asking that staff report back to us in June with some recommendations for ways in which the process could be improved. -3- CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION Date; February 24, 1997 TO: Family and Human Services Committee Supervisors De Saulnier and Gerber FROM: Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director - Redevelop n Belinda Smith, CDBG Program Manager SUBJECT: STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 1997/98 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE "PUBLIC SERVICE" CATEGORY The purpose of this memo is to transmit staff recommendations for funding of the public service category for the FY 1997/98 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. A description of the proposed projects and funding recommendations are attached. Fifty applications, totaling $2,153,105 were submitted In the public service category, which provides funding to social service programs such as, homeless and children services, senior, recreation, etc.. Pursuant to federal regulation 15% of the CDBG grant may be used for public service programs. The allocation for FY 1996/97 is $3,976,000, allowing $595,050 to be used for public service programs. Application Process and Evaluation Criteria Each applicant was required to submit an application describing the proposed project, target population, steps necessary to carry out the project, and proposed budget. Applications are reviewed by staff for completeness and eligibility and against criteria listed below. Applicants are also interviewed by staff to respond to or clarify any issues related to the application. A brief description of general criterion used to by staff in evaluating applications is as follows: Consistency with CDBG objectives In order to meet the primary purpose of the CDBG program, applications must demonstrate that the proposed project/program meets one of the following criteria; benefit low-and moderate-income persons, preventing or eliminating slums or blight, meeting a particular urgent community development needs within the entitlement jurisdiction. Eligibility with respect to federal regulations Each proposed project/program is reviewed for eligibility under federal regulations. Proposed project/ programs provide a benefit or service to persons under the following: those areas identified as meeting low-mod criteria, service area that meets the needs of low-and moderate-income persons, limited clientele as defined by HUD. A proposed project is an eligible activity as defined by federal regulation. Consistency with County objectives and priorities Per Board direction the highest priority is to assist programs/projects which benefit the homeless and children. Additionally, the Consolidated Plan, approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 14, 1995, provides an assessment of housing and community development needs, and discussion on the actions the County will take to meet the goals and objectives of the Plan. Alleviation of needs and target population The applicant has clearly identified the need to be addressed and has supporting documentation that the need exists. Proposed project/program shows a relationship between the need and the actions to be taken to alleviate the need. Project/program goals and objectives are clearly defined. Target population is clearly identified such as, low-and moderate-income persons, abused children, elderly, etc. Feasibility and cost effectiveness Components of the program are fully described and goals and objectives are attainable. All project planning has been completed and time lines established. Project/program costs have been identified and costs established. Program costs are adequate to carry out the project/program through the specified time period. A reasonable relationship exists between the cost of the project/program and the expected outcome. The proposed project/program is new with little or no demonstrated record. Experience and capacity to carry out project Staff reviews the background and experience of the agency and person designated to carry out the program. The applicant demonstrates that capacity exists to deliver a service and to manage reporting and financial obligations of the program. Administrative structures and procedures appear appropriate for funds accountability. Program procedures appear appropriate to deliver/verify/record benefit to low-and moderate- persons. Is the proposed applicant newly incorporated and just starting out or well established adding a new program or continuing a program? Proposed match and leveraging of funds c5� Necessary funding levels are attainable to carry out the project/program. : The applicant demonstrates efforts to obtain additional sources of funds. The applicant has been successful in obtaining other sources of funds. Project/program costs are shared among several sources. Have funds been committed to the project/program. Project readiness and timeliness The program is sufficiently organized to start at the beginning of the program year. Trained staff or volunteers are available to implement the program. Training and educational materials are developed and available. Construction or engineering plans are completed or can be completed within specified period of time. Necessary permits have been obtained or can be obtained within specified period of time. Affirmative marketing and outreach The applicant has a defined affirmative marketing and an outreach program to reach intended target population. The applicant has established network and/or collaborates with other service providers and/or agencies to carry out project/program. Past Performance Rate of progress toward completing contractual goals, ability to overcome and avoid past problems. Inaccurate or incomplete performance reports, unresolved audit findings, delays or failure to report data, persistent difficulties with payment request process, failure to correct significant problems. Clarity and completeness of application The application submitted was complete and lacking inaccuracies and ambiguities. Public Hearing and Transmittal of Recommendations The Committee recommendations will be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors. Subsequent to the public hearing which is scheduled for April 1, 1997 the Board of Supervisors will take final action on all recommendations. Final recommendations will be forwarded to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for review to ensure consistency with federal regulation. 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N Of m 0A n n 3: 5 o o O� b d . r o o v o n w n a -< O o �' w H O m o o_ Al 'O 0 O N fA fP Hs Ffl VS N+ 43 dq Fo 49 b4 -n .a ([] N J J A j C O N fA !A E9 f9 (fl fA M M f9 H! fA fi1 E9 EA 4! � � � W Q W -+ N N W W N N N Ul W N q 0 0 tIt o Ut a O O R N O A 0 0 0 0 jo w Ip O O O m J O O Cti 0 0 0 0 0 0 m Z4 O W O O O O N O O N 0 0 0 0 0 a +' O N O O O Q Q O O tp Q Q O 0 0 0 G � cis 4A 4A 40 49 4A 'A 4A 4n t j 121 CT OaoAO w 'v V NI,p OOO ch O O 13000 U1 171 tTlOAD OOOOI O CA to O O O O O O O O O M O 0 0 0 0 n W O O O d O O 0 O O O O O O O O O O M OA3 a 3 . r FY 1997/98 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARY PUBLIC SERVICE Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 1 - Midnight Basketball League Sponsor: Delta YMCA Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth/Adults 17 to 25 years Geographic Area : Bay Point -East County The purpose of this program is to provide a comprehensive program focusing on prevention of risky behavior among economically disadvantaged young males with basketball as the "hook". The program provides organized basketball, GED preparation, employment preparation and development workshops, information and referral, mentor ship. Funds requested will be used for salaries, supplies and operating costs. Amount Requested: $10,000 P.S. 2 - Community Mediation Project Sponsor: Contra Costa Conflict Resolution Panels Status: Continuing Beneficiary: All Groups Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide a mechanism and format that enables neighbors to resolve conflicts fast, peaceably and in ways that contribute to a lasting resolution to the problem. The program provides recruitment and training of volunteers in conflict resolution skills and techniques in conflict management. Volunteers serve the community by assisting disputing parties to resolve their differences. Funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: .$112,494 P.S. 3 - Contra Costa Network Community Center Sponsor: Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Inc. Status: New Beneficiary: Homeless, Disabled, Mentally Ill Geographic Area : Martinez Area, County wide The purpose of this project is to provide community based peer support services to mental health clients. The program will provide peer support groups, mental health services and employment counseling, social and recreational activities at the Martinez facility. Funds requested will be for salaries and operating costs. -1- Amount Requested: $313,766 P.S. 4 - Community Connections Sponsor: Phoenix Programs, Inc. Status: New Beneficiary: Homeless, mentally ill Geographic Area : County wide The purpose of this program is to provide dual diagnosis case management services consisting of direct mental health and substance abuse services to mentally ill homeless adults. Funds requested will be for salaries and operating costs. Amount Requested: $43,333 P.S. 5 - Case Management and Support Services For People with HIV/AIDS Sponsor: AIDS Alliance Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Low/Mod People with HIV/AIDS Geographic Area : County wide The purpose of this program is to provide case management services to people with HIV/AIDS: The program will provide assistance to those in financial need by providing vouchers for food, utilities, support groups,various forms of therapy, and volunteer buddies, information and referral. The funds requested will be for salaries, rent and insurance. Amount Requested: $24,970 P.S. 6 - Food Bank and Nutrition Program Sponsor: Diablo Valley AIDS Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Individuals and Families Geographic Area : County wide The purpose of this program is to meet the nutritional needs of low income people with HIV/AIDS to help maintain the clients' independence and self-sufficiency. The program will provide clients and their dependents with nutritionally sound groceries delivered 4 to 5 days each week. Funds requested will be used for salaries, food and other operating costs of this program. -2- C. 5/ Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 7 - Legal Services for Needy Seniors, Inc. Sponsor: Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, Inc. Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide legal assistance to seniors on a variety of issues such as, housing, elder abuse, and consumer fraud. The program provides workshops on prevention of abuse (physical and financial), consumer fraud, and attorney and paralegal services to victims of abuse or fraud. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating costs. Amount Requested: $50,000 P.S. 8 - Youth Education and Support Services Sponsor: Battered Women's Alternatives' Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth and Families Geographic Area: East and West County The purpose of this program is to provide a community based relationship violence and substance abuse prevention program with an alliance building component for at-risk youth parents and professionals. The program will provide classroom presentations, individual and group counseling, training for peer counselors, parents and professionals. Funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $18,000 P.S. 9 - Prepared and Perishable Food Program Sponsor: Contra Costa Food Bank Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Low/Mod Individuals and Families Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to utilize collect ready-to-eat food donated from corporate cafeterias, schools, hospitals, caterers, and selected restaurants throughout Contra Costa. The food is delivered to soup kitchens and other charities on site to those in need. Requested funds will be used for salaries and operating costs of the program. -3- C. 5 Amount Requested: $68,000 P.S. 10 - Cold Storage for Food Distribution Sponsor: Contra Costa Food Bank Status: New Beneficiary: Low/Mod Individuals and Families Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide a freezer for a proposed new centralized Food Bank distribution center to be sited in Central County. The funds requested will be used for the costs related to the purchase and installation of a 30,000 cubic foot walk-in freezer. Amount Requested: $19,900 P.S. 11 - Crisis Assistance and Homeless Service Sponsor: Cambridge Community Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Homeless, Low/Mod Individuals and Families Geographic Area: Central County The purpose of this program is to provide basic need such as: food, clothing, toiletries, bedding and other essential household items to homeless and other people in need. The program provides,with the assistance of volunteers, clothing vouchers,food and other essential needs, information on shelter and transportation vouchers and job development. Funds requested will be used for salaries and rent, utilities and transportation vouchers. Amount Requested: $22,317 P.S. 12 - Community Volunteers for the Elderly (formerly Senior Escort Service) Sponsor: Family and Community Services of Contra Costa Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Various Geographic Area: West County The purpose of this program is to provide escort and errand service to frail seniors in West County. This includes one to one assistance, paratransit assistance and vouchers, and the errand service. Funds requested will be used for salaries and program operating costs. -4- Amount Requested: $24,050 P.S. 13 - Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program Sponsor: Family & Community Services of Contra Costa Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Various Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to recruit, interview, and place seniors/retired persons as volunteers in community agencies and schools/libraries throughout the County. Volunteers are placed in tutorial, advocacy, food and nutrition, and healthcare programs. Requested funds will be used for operating costs for this program. Amount Requested: $132,600 P.S. 14 - Villa San Ramon "Conserv" Program Sponsor: San Ramon Redevelopment Agency/City of San Ramon Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors Geographic Area: San Ramon- South Central County The purpose of this project is to augment the costs associated with the congregate services package at Villa San Ramon. Villa San Ramon is a congregate care facility for seniors, which provides meals, transportation, maid service, and social activities. The funds requested will be used to provide direct financial assistance to the 24 low income residents. Amount Requested: $15,000 P.S. 15 - Jobs Plus: A Prevocational Training and Technical Assistance Program Sponsor: Independent Living Resources of Contra Costa Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Disabled Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide vocational services to the disabled. The program will provide job counseling and training in pre-employment skills, and job placement assistance. The program will also provide outreach to employers on accommodations for disabled, employer incentive programs, and placement relationships. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating expenses. -5- Amount Requested: $13,000 P.S. 16 - Alzheimer's Respite Center Sponsor: West County Adult Day Care Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors, Disabled, Families Geographic Area: West County The purpose of this program is to provide sheltered day care services five days a week to Alzheimer's victims and other elderly persons who need constant supervision. The program provides meals, personal grooming assistance, a variety of therapies, social activities, and a monthly family support group. Funds requested will be used for salaries and rent. Amount Requested: $12,800 P.S. 17 - Martinez Dining Room Sponsor: Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa Status: Returning Beneficiary: Homeless individuals and Families Geographic Area: Martinez Area The purpose of this program is to provide free meals 5 days a week to homeless and low income individuals and families in the Martinez area. This program was previously funded in FY 95/96. The funds requested will be salaries. Amount Requested: $9,030 P.S. 18 - Senior Home Equity Conversion Counseling Sponsor: Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide unbiased, neutral information and counseling about the various reverse mortgage programs for seniors. Reverse mortgages are designed to assist seniors to remain in their homes by taking advantage of being"house rich and cash poor". The program will provide professional staff to provide information and intensive counseling sessions. Requested funds will be used to pay salaries and operating expenses. -6- Amount Requested: $21,450 P.S. 19 - New Century Center Sponsor: Shelter, Inc. Status: Continuing Beneficiary: All Groups Geographic Area: Central County The purpose of this program is to provide for the Central County siting of a combined service center for centralized shared facilities and resources for several health and human service organizations. The program will provide administrative and clerical support for the siting effort. This program was funding in FY 96/97 through CDBG OPEN to carry out a feasibility study. The funding requested is to be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 20 - Emergency Housing and Homeless Services Sponsor: Shelter, Inc. Status: Continuing Beneficiary: All Groups Geographic Area: Central and West County The purpose of this program is to provide services that assist residents in maintaining their housing. The program provides landlord tenant counseling, rental/mortgage assistance (direct funds), Home owner assistance. Funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 21 - Comprehensive Housing Counseling Sponsor: Pacific Community Services, Inc. Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Families Geographic Area: East County The purpose of this program is to provide direct housing counseling services to people in need. The program provides counseling in the following areas: landlord tenant, mortgage default and delinquency counseling, prepurchasetrental, educational, and information and referral. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating expenses. -7- Amount Requested: $50,000 P.S. 22 - Circle of Care (Facility - based care for PWA) Sponsor: Hospice of Contra Costa Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Persons with AIDS (PWA) Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide facility based care for respite and end-of-life care for people in the later stages of AIDS. The program provides case management and collaborates with five skilled nursing facilities to provide facility based care. Funds requested will be used to offset costs of care. Amount Requested: $39,776 P.S. 23 Legal Immigrant Naturalization & Immigration Services Sponsor: United Loa Community Development, Inc. Status: New Beneficiary: Elderly legal immigrants Geographic Area: North Richmond, San Pablo - West County The purpose of this program is to provide to elderly legal immigrants bilingual classroom instruction necessary to apply for and pass examination for U.S. citizenship. The program will provide classroom instruction in U.S. History and government; oral interviewing skills, taking written tests and individualized assistance in completing Immigration and Naturalization Service naturalization application forms. The Funds for this program will be used for salaries and operating expenses. Amount Requested: $30,553 P.S.. 24 - English Action Center Citizenship Project Sponsor: Catholic Charities of the East Bay Status: New Beneficiary: Adult legal immigrants Geographic Area: West County The purpose of this program is to provide assistance in completing the NIS naturalization application low/mod income legal immigrant adults seeking U.S. citizenship. The program will provide practice in interviewing, taking written examinations, ESL instruction and legal support services and assistance in completing the NIS forms for U.S. citizenship. Funds requested are to be used for salaries and operating expenses. -8- C. 5/ Amount Requested: $27,500 P.S. 25 - Youth Leadership Sponsor: Center for Human Development Status: New Beneficiary: Low/Mod teenage youth Geographic Area: North Richmond - West County The purpose of this program is to help teens develop leadership skills and to serve as positive role models for younger children. The program will train teenage youth to serve as peer counselors for a summer day camp and to serve as peer leaders in an after school program for elementary and middle school youth. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating costs. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 26 - Sexual Assault Intervention and Prevention Sponsor: Rape Crisis Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: All groups and sexual assault victims Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide supportive services to victims of sexual assault and/or abuse and their families. Services include 24 hour crisis intervention(telephone), 24 hour in-person accompaniment medical exam and legal reporting, court hearings, follow-up counseling, prevention services. Funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 27 - Los Cenzontles Youth Performance Group Sponsor: Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: San Pablo Area The purpose of this program is to provide increased training in music and dance to teens with the objective of providing positive role models in the community. The program will provide classes in voice, musical instruments, and dance. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating expenses. -9- Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 28 - Homeless Hotline & Emergency Lodging Program Sponsor: Crisis and Suicide Intervention Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Homeless, Families, Victims of Violence Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide a 24-hour emergency shelter hotline for families with serious health or safety risks who have no other immediate shelter available. The program will provide counseling to assist clients in them locating long term shelter and motel vouchers for one or two nights. This program is a combination of the hotline and emergency vouchers funded separately in FY 96/97. Funds requested will be used salaries, motel vouchers and operating costs. Amount Requested: $35,000 P.S. 29 - After School Outreach Performing Arts Program Sponsor: East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: North Richmond, San Pablo The purpose of this program is to provide education and instruction in the multi-cultural and multi- ethnic performing are forms of our time. The program will provide classes to children kindergarten through 8th grade in music(vocal and instrumental), dance and drama. Funds requested will be used for salaries, outreach, and supplies. Amount Requested: $79,439 P.S. 30 - Multilingual Crisis and Intervention and Support Service Sponsor: Center for New Americans Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Low/Mod Immigrants (individuals and families) Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide multi-lingual services to newly arrived immigrants and refugees. The program will provide services such as: crisis intervention, information and referral, needs assessment, and employment development. Requested funds will be used for salaries and operating costs. -10- Amount Requested: $200,000 P.S. 31 - Homeless Shelter Program for Single Adults Sponsor: Contra Costa County Health Services Department Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Homeless Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide emergency shelter to single adults on a year round basis, a structured program that is designed to move residents toward establishing self-sufficiency. The program provides shelter, including meal, laundry facilities, mail, and telephones. Funds requested will be used for operating costs. Amount Requested: $37,500 P.S. 32 - Village Drive Resource Center Sponsor: Delta 2000 Status: New Beneficiary: All groups Geographic Area: East County The purpose of this program is to provide community outreach for a newly rehabilitated community facility wherein a collaborative of various public organizations will deliver health and human services to the residents of Village Drive and the immediate surrounding areas of Brentwood. The program will provide such services as: medical and primary care, immunizations, health education nutrition, dental services, family support services, county mental health referrals, senior services, immigration services, youth enrichment programs and community development. This program received FY 96/97 funding under the OPEN category for the rehabilitation of the community center. Funds for the program will be used for salaries and operation costs. Amount Requested: $58,289 P.S. 33 - 1997 El Cerrito/San Pablo Counseling and Education Project Sponsor: Consumer Credit Counseling Services of the East Bay Status: New Beneficiary: All groups Geographic Area: West County The purpose of this program is to provide financial management services to low / mod income individuals and families in West County. The program will provide: credit and budget counseling, housing counseling, money and debt management educational workshops, debt analyzer service and a phone bank to answer immediate questions. Funding requested for this program will be used for salaries and operating costs. -11- Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 34 - Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP) Sponsor: Family Stress Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Low/Mod Youth, Families Geographic Area: Schools in Martinez, Bay Point, Brentwood and Oakley The purpose of this program is to educate children in order to prevent them from becoming victims of child abuse. The program teaches, through classroom presentations, children ages 3 to 18, how to recognize abuse, and strategies to deal effectively with potentially dangerous situations. The program also provides opportunities for children and teens to talk about and get help if necessary in dealing with abusive situations. Funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 35 - Child-Parent Enrichment Program Sponsor: Family Stress Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Low/Mod Families Geographic Area: Martinez, Pacheco, Bay Point, Brentwood, Oakley, Hercules, San Pablo, and adjacent unincorporated areas. The purpose of this program is to provide a home visiting program for families at high risk for abuse and neglect. The program provides counseling and support for parents by teaching basic parenting skills and assisting them in obtaining critical community resources. Families are referred from County and Community agencies. Funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 36 - Child Assault Prevention Project- Teen Program Sponsor: Rape Crisis Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: Central and West County The purpose of this program is to prevent sexual assault from occurring among teens, and increasing awareness of resources available to victim. The program will provide in-school presentations and discussion on issues such as date rape, and other forms of sexual violence, information on prevention and defense skills. Funds requested will be used for salaries. -12- Amount Requested: $50,000 P.S. 37 - Community Benefit Program - Multi-Cultural Family Center Sponsor: Neighborhood House of North Richmond Status: Continuing Beneficiary: All groups Geographic Area: North Richmond - West County The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive social services, in an ethnically sensitive manner, to the residents of the North Richmond community. The program provides, in collaboration with other community agencies, nutrition programs, information and referral, educational programs, arts and crafts, and social programs reflective of the area's cultural diversity. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating costs. Amount Requested: $50,000 P.S. 38 - Family Nite Express Sponsor: Neighborhood House of North Richmond Status: New Beneficiary: All groups Geographic Area: North Richmond -West County The purpose of this program is to bring the various ethnic and cultural groups of West County together weekly for family education sessions conducted by professional consultants with the intent of reducing violent incidences among cultures in North Richmond while increasing outreach and public policy education to low-income residents. The program will provide a series of family instruction sessions in social skills, immigration laws and independent living curriculum. Transportation, child care and supper will be provided to participants. The funds requested for the program will be used for salaries, food, supplies and operating costs. Amount Requested: $54,000 P.S. 39 - UCSSO Community Service Program Sponsor: United Counsel For Spanish Speaking People Status: Returning Beneficiary: All groups Geographic Area: County wide with an emphasis on East and Central County The purpose of this project is to assist immigrants and others with basic information and referral and one on one assistance in filling out various applications and forms. The program will provide services such as, immigration assistance, client advocacy, social service forms, translation, and housing applications. This program was previously funded in FY 95/96. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating expenses. -13- c.5• Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 40 - Future Leaders of America Sponsor: Future Leaders of Northern California Status: New Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide a six day summer leadership and self-esteem development camper ship program for eighth and ninth grade youth of low income families of East County. The camper ship program will provide conferences on leadership, parliamentary procedure, public speaking, lobbying, goal setting, assertiveness and self-esteem, as well as follow-up workshops at major California universities. The funds requested are for camper ships fees, salaries and operating costs. Amount Requested: $32,529 P.S. 41 - Program Director Sponsor: Boys' and Girls' Club of Martinez Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth Ages 7 to 19 Geographic Area: Martinez and Rodeo The purpose of this program is to provide organized and supervised programs to youth. The program will provide programs in the following areas: personal adjustment, citizenship and leadership development, cultural enrichment, health and physical education, outdoor and environmental education. Requested funds will be used for program director's salary and operating costs. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 42 - Housing& Homeless Assistance Program Sponsor: Contra Costa Legal Services Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Low/Mod Families, Seniors, Disabled Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide services to households experiencing housing and homeless problems: Services include advice and counseling, brief advocacy services, direct representation before judicial and administrative tribunals. Funds requested will be used for salaries, library services, postage, and supplies. -14- Amount Requested: $20,000 P.S. 43 - Youth Delinquency Diversion Sponsor: New Connections Status: Returning Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide delinquency diversion services to juvenile offenders, ages 10-17 with substance abuse and gang problems. The program will provide assessment and short-term youth and family counseling, long-term special needs counseling, chemical dependent referral for treatment, and parent education. The funds requested will be used for salaries. Amount Requested: $16,726 P.S. 44 - Senior Services Network Sponsor: Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors Geographic Area: Pleasant Hill Area - Central County The purpose of this program is to provide on-site case management to seniors who need assistance with entitlement, services, and support for crisis and other serious concerns. The program provides 15 hours per week Care Manager at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center. Funds requested will be used for salary and operating costs. Amount Requested: $20,500 P.S. 45 - YWCA- Family Empowerment Program Sponsor: YWCA-Young Women's Christian Association Status: New Beneficiary: Families Geographic Area: Bay Point The purpose of this program is to provide the following services, expanded child care, leadership for middle-school aged youth, health care support to families, and job training classes and services. The program will provide, through its existing site; child care( ages 3 to 10 ); Youth leadership in ethics, communication/time management, diversity/conflict resolution, and volunteer place; physical and mental health care program;job training skills. Funds requested will be used for salaries and supplies. -15- Amount Requested: $15,000 P.S. 46 - Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa Sponsor: Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to investigate and resolve complaints and concerns of the frail elderly and dependent adults in nursing homes and residential care facilities. The program trains volunteers to be certified Ombudsman. Ombudsman visit nursing homes and residential care facilities on a regular basis thereby maintaining a presence in order to safeguard the rights of the long-term care resident. Funds for this program will be used for salaries and operating costs. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 47 - Children at Risk Sponsor: Court Appointed Special Representative Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide court appointed advocacy and representation, for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The program trains and provides volunteers who provide reports to the court and attends juvenile court proceedings, and follow-up. Funds requested will be used for salaries and case administration costs. Amount Requested: $15,000 P.S. 48 - Independent Living Skills for the Visually Handicapped Sponsor: Lions Blind Center of Diablo Valley Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Seniors, Disabled Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this program is to provide newly blind adults with the self-help skills they need to maintain or regain their independence,thereby avoiding institutionalization. The program will provide two professionals, skilled in teaching the newly blind independent living skills int the clients home. Funds requested will be used for salaries and operating costs. -16- Amount Requested: $60,582 P.S. 49 - Bay Point Community Development Project Sponsor: Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Counsel, Inc. Status: New Beneficiary: All groups Geographic Area: Bay Point The purpose of this program is to site a module neighborhood center in the Northtown of Bay Point for meetings, classes and trainings aimed at developing the community's own resources and self-help and support systems. The program will provide trainings in such areas as self-employment, parenting, child care, youth tutoring, alcohol and drug abuse prevention skills, leadership, basic skills, and job training, and housing. The funds requested will be used for salaries, rent and operating expenses. Amount Requested: $30,000 P.S. 50 - Shelter Services for Runaways in Contra Costa County Sponsor: Northern California Family Center Status: Continuing Beneficiary: Youth Geographic Area: County wide The purpose of this project is to provide temporary shelter to runaways and homeless youth. The program will provide a 24-hour hotline (contract with Crisis and Suicide Intervention), counseling and case management, and temporary shelter. Temporary shelter will be provided through a network of foster families. Funds requested will be used for salaries. -17- `1 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS / Contra Costa FROM: WATER COMMITTEE in SUPERVISOR GAYLE B. UILKEMA, CHAIR W SUPERVISOR JOE CANCIAMILLA Co DATE: March 4, 1997 SUBJECT: REPORT FROM WATER COMMITTEE ON GRASSLANDS BYPASS CHANNEL STORM EVENT PLAN SPECIFIC REQUESTS) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Authorize Chair to sign a letter expressing concern over the San Luis Delta-Mendota Water Authority's draft "Grasslands Bypass Storm Event Plan for Operating and Protecting the Grasslands Bypass Channel"and, in particular, implementation of this Plan prior to review by relevant agencies. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has been concerned for some time about two issues relating to the San Luis Drain: 1)the proposed extension of the Drain through Contra Costa County to the Delta near Antioch;and 2)a project known as the Grasslands Bypass Project which allows use of existing portions of the San Luis Drain to reroute existing agricultural discharges to a point further downstream on the San Joaquin River. This report deals with the Grasslands Bypass Project. Concerns about the Grasslands Bypass Project have focused on the lack of environmental documentation for the project, and on the Use Agreement which establishes the terms, conditions and penalties governing use of the drain. The Use Agreement is cause for concern because it does not set strict guidelines relative to selenium discharge limits, because it establishes lax penalties for exceedances, and because it does not prevent dischargers from opting out of the agreement at any time. In addition, the Use Agreement allows exceedances due to "unforeseeable and uncontrollable"circumstances. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER ti « � SIGNATURE(S): pervisor Giyle B. Uilkema, Chair Supervisor Joe Canciamilla ACTION OF BOARD ON - I J 17 APPRd OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS Z UNANIMOUS (ABSENT 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION ABSENT: ABSTAIN: TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Roberta Goulart (510) 335-1226 / q cc: Community Development Department ATTESTED c _ T�y/ 7 County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY: DEPUTY RG:rw RRG4:3-4WC2.7bd C',52 Board Order Water Committee Report on Grasslands Bypass Channel Storm Event Plan March 4, 1997 - Page 2 - REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ICON'DI Recent planning for and operation of the Grassland Bypass Project may have confirmed concerns that the project does not provide adequate safeguards. The drainers, represented by the San Luis Delta Mendota Water Authority, prepared a draft "Grasslands Bypass Storm Event Plan for Operating and Protecting the Grasslands Bypass Channel"in December of 1996 which proposed that,whenever a rainstorm was anticipated, drainage be diverted away from the drain and back into the natural channels which carried drainage before the Grassland Bypass was initiated. During the storms of January of 1997, prior to finalization of the draft Plan and prior to review of the Plan by the Bureau of Reclamation and other relevant agencies, the Authority implemented the Plan and diverted drainage back into the natural channels. The drainers justified this departure from the normal operation of the bypass by cling the"unforeseeable and uncontrollable"clause of the Use Agreement. Rerouting of drainage during storms would preclude adequate monitoring of the selenium in the flows, limit the ability to enforce discharge limits, and direct drainage flows back into the wetland areas that the project was intended to bypass. Likewise,this plan may not comply with the terms of the Use Agreement as rainstorms are not"unforeseeable". The Water Committee recommends communicating County concerns relative to the Storm Event Plan and its implementation by way of a letter from the Chair of the Board to the Water Authority and the Bureau of Reclamation. RG:rw RRG4:3-4wc2.7bd The History Behind the Grasslands Bypass The San Luis Act, which was approved by Congress in 1960, authorized the provision of irrigation and drainage service to a 600,000 acre area of the western San Joaquin Valley known as the San Luis Unit. In 1968,the Bureau of Reclamation initiated construction of the San Luis Drain, a cement-lined canal designed to intercept drainage from the San Luis Unit and transport it north 188 miles to the Delta near Antioch. Construction was hafted in 1975 due to a funding shortage and to mounting concern with the potential impacts to the Delta. The completed portion of the drain measured 85 miles and terminated at Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge, an area originally designed as a regulating reservoir for the drain. Agricultural surface drainage began to flow into Kesterson in 1972, but undiluted subsurface drainage did not enter Kesterson until 1981. The Bureau of Reclamation measured very high selenium concentrations in Kesterson that same year(the U.S. Geological Survey later demonstrated that the Bureau had made sampling errors and seriously underestimated soaring selenium concentrations) and, by 1983, high rates of death and mutation among waterfowl embryos at Kesterson were attributed to selenium, The escalating environmental devastation at Kesterson was allowed to continue until 1985 when, under extreme pressure and in the spotlight of the national media, the Bureau of Reclamation announced the closure of the San Luis Drain and the cleanup of Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge. In the early 1990's, San Luis Unit farmers sued the Bureau of Reclamation, demanding drainage service. Two of three phases of the trial have been completed, with the federal judge ruling that the project had been improperly abandoned and ordering the Bureau to continue planning for the drain. The Bureau has appealed this partial judgement, and settlement negotiations are now in progress. Contra Costa County,the Contra Costa Water District, the Bay Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council intervened in the appeal and are participating in the settlement negotiations. Meanwhile, six irrigation districts in the Grasslands area of the San Joaquin Valley (some of these irrigation districts are in the San Luis Unit, some are not) petitioned the Bureau of Reclamation to use a 28 mile portion of the San Luis Drain. Drainage from farms in the Grasslands area historically discharged to sloughs tributary to the San Joaquin River, causing constant violation of standards for the sloughs and the river. Diverting drainage through the drain to a discharge just above the San Joaquin River holds two direct benefits for farmers: 1)continued use of the sloughs faces an uncertain regulatory future, and 2) using a concrete canal allows precise control of drainage flows and enables them to exploit the concentration-based water quality standards for the San Joaquin River by timing drainage discharge to match periods of high flow in the river (thereby maximizing the discharge of selenium and other pollutants). The Bureau of Reclamation signed a 5-year agreement allowing use of the drain on November 3, 1996, hours before a final public meeting. They did not hold a public hearing and they did not complete an Environmental impact Statement for the project even though: 1)the project will degrade a 6 mile section of Mud Slough, 2) 'toxic sediments which accumulated in the drain during its prior use will not be removed prior to reopening the drain(some sediments have selenium concentrations in excess of the standard defining hazardous waste), and 3) use of the drain will increase the proportion of discharged selenium which reaches the San Joaquin River (because the drainage will no longer flow through wetlands which filter 30%of the selenium)and will have an uncertain impact on water quality. The drain is scheduled to reopen in late March of 1996. prepared by the Contra Costa Water Agency • I f C Jr 4 Contra Costa County's Primary Concerns with the Grasslands Bypass Project The Grasslands Bypass Project would open a federal canal to the transport of toxic agricultural waste but would not require dischargers to obide by any legally binding effluent limits. The project offers no possibility of significantly improving the current, awful water quality in the San Joquin River and could even degrade it. Water quality standards that have been almost constantly violated since they took effect in 1991 will continue to be exceeded even if the most optimistic forecasts for the project's water quality improvements come to pass. The Grasslands Bypass Project sets a very dangerous precedent for the future regulation of agricultural wastes because it opens up, with only very flimsy environmental safeguards, one segment of what many powerful San Joaquin interests hope will someday be a valley-wide drain to the Delta. The penalties for exceeding the selenium load standards may be too small to motivate drainers to reduce their pollution discharge. The maximum possible penalty for any one year is$500,000 or approximately $5/acre and would only apply in the fifth year of the project(this maximum penalty would only be collected if selenium standards were exceeded by more than 20%for the year and for every month of the year). The Use Agreement provides the drainers with many opportunities to avoid penalty. For example, exceedance of the selenium load targets may be forgiven if it can be blamed on "uncontrollable and unforeseeable"events, such as episodes of heavy rainfall. The committee responsible for making judgements on the enforcement of the Use Agreement is comprised of representatives from the involved agencies, many of which have a strong interest in diverting drainage around the wetlands. If exceedances of the selenium load targets do actually terminate the Use Agreement, the farmers will attempt--with a reasonable chance of succeess--to resume discharging to the sloughs. The Grasslands Bypass Project may increase the discharge of selenium to the San Joaquin River for 2 reasons: 1) the large quantities of selenium in the drain sediments (deposited during the prior use of the drain) could be mobilized by the flow of water through the drain, and 2)the Grassland Bypass will direct drainage away from the wetlands which currently remove about 30% of the selenium. These potential additions to the selenium load do count against the load targets established in the Use Agreement, but the farmers are unlikely to reduce their discharge to compensate because the penalties are ridiculously low and the kick-out provisions of the Use Agreement apply only to exceedances of the selenium load targets by 20%or more. The Use Agreement provides very little punishment for exceedance of monthly selenium load targets (compliance with the load reduction schedule will require a serious drainage reduction effort on the part of the farmers during summer months when much of the drainage is generated--standards for other months and for the year will be less difficult). As the Use Agreement contains no provisions for terminating use of the drain for monthly exceedances, and as the maximum monthly penalty is only$20,800 (approx. $.20 per acre), severe exceedances in the summer months will be likely. Despite the potentially severe environmental consequences of this project, the Bureau of Reclamation did not hold public hearings and did not conduct thorough CEQA or NEPA review. prepared by the Contra Costa Water Agency e, 5Z- Phil The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk of theBatchelor Costa and County Administration Building Counry Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (5101335-1900 Martinez, California 94553-1293 County Jim Ropers,1st District J Gayle B.Ullkema,2nd District Donna Garber,3rd District Mark DeSaulnler,4th District Joe Caneiamilla,5th Distnct f'r CO'Nn March 18, 1997 Mr. Roger Patterson, Regional Director United States Bureau of Reclamation 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 Re: Operation of the Grassland Bypass Project during rainstorms Dear Mr. Patterson: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has authorized this letter to convey the concerns of Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Water Agency with: 1) the manner in which the Grassland Bypass Project was operated during a rainstorm this past January; and 2) the proposed plans of the Grassland Area Farmers to continue this type of operation of the Project during future rainstorms. Periodic rerouting of surface and subsurface drainage flows, as occurred during a rainstorm in late January of 1997 and as the Grassland Area Farmers' Storm Event Plan (Preliminary Draft, January 15, 1997) proposes will occur before and during future rainstorms, precludes both the accurate measurement of selenium discharge loads and the application of the selenium load policies contained in the documents authorizing use of the San Luis Drain. Contra Costa County has previously expressed concerns with the adequacy of these authorizing documents--in particular,with the lack of environmental review and the lack of assurances that downstream water quality will be protected-- and this system of alternating discharge points will make it difficult or impossible to account for all of the selenium actually discharged and will only aggravate the likely impacts of this Project to downstream parties. The Grassland Area Farmers' justify their plans for rerouting drainage flows before and during "heavy rains" by citing the "unforeseeable and uncontrollable" language of the Use Agreement which provides for exceptions to the selenium penalties and termination provisions under certain circumstances. It is not clear that forecasts of"heavy rains"meet the"unforeseeable" standard, and it may not be appropriate to rely on provisions for excusing selenium exceedances to justify C'.52 Mr. Roger Patterson March 18, 1997 Page 2 of 2 departures from the standard operation of the Project. The County urges that other methods for addressing storm flows which have less potential to impact downstream parties, such as techniques for separating drainage from creek flows,be pursued in favor of the operation plan which is currently proposed. Thank you for accepting the comments of Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Water Agency on this matter. If you have any questions,please contact Roberta Goulart at(510)335-1226. Sincerely, c� wkwoc Mark DeSaulnier Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ex-officio Chair, Contra Costa County Water Agency cc: Laurens Silver, Esq. MA/JK H A\jkopc-otd\gbstorm.1ct c.5z The Board of Supervisors Contra Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board CostaCounty Administration Building and Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1st District Gayle B.Uilkems,2nd District c,-........., Donna Gerber,3rd District _ e-.f"• Mark DeSaulnier,41h District •+ Joe Canciamilla,5th District no, ,;5 _ W � March 18, 1997 Mr. Daniel Nelson, Executive Director San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority P.O. Box 2157 Los Banos, CA 93635 Re: Operation of the Grassland Bypass Project during rainstorms Dear Mr. Nelson: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has authorized this letter to convey the concerns of Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Water Agency with: 1)the manner in which the Grassland Bypass Project was operated during a rainstorm this past January; and 2) the proposed plans of the Grassland Area Farmers to continue this type of operation of the Project during future rainstorms. Periodic rerouting of surface and subsurface drainage flows, as occurred during a rainstorm in late January of 1997 and as the Grassland Area Farmers' Storm Event Plan (Preliminary Draft, January 15, 1997) proposes will occur before and during future rainstorms, precludes both the accurate measurement of selenium discharge loads and the application of the selenium load policies contained in the documents authorizing use of the San Luis Drain. Contra Costa County has previously expressed concerns with the adequacy of these authorizing documents--in particular,with the lack of environmental review and the lack of assurances that downstream water quality will be protected-- and this system of alternating discharge points will make it difficult or impossible to account for all of the selenium actually discharged and will only aggravate the likely impacts of this Project to downstream parties. The Grassland Area Farmers' justify their plans for rerouting drainage flows before and during "heavy rains" by citing the "unforeseeable and uncontrollable" language of the Use Agreement which provides for exceptions to the selenium penalties and termination provisions under certain circumstances. It is not clear that forecasts of"heavy rains"meet the"unforeseeable"standard, and it may not be appropriate to rely on provisions for excusing selenium exceedances to justify c 52 Mr.Daniel Nelson March 18, 1997 Page 2 of 2 departures from the standard operation of the Project. The County urges that other methods for addressing storm flows which have less potential to impact downstream parties, such as techniques for separating drainage from creek flows,be pursued in favor of the operation plan which is currently proposed. Thank you for accepting the comments of Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Water Agency on this matter. If you have any questions,please contact Roberta Goulart at(510)335-1226. Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ex-officio Chair, Contra Costa County Water Agency cc: Laurens Silver, Esq. MD/JK H:\Jkopc-o1d\gbstorm.1ct c. s3 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra,;�%%; ^ �a _ fC'ro FROM: Harvey E . Bragdon County ty Director of Community Development f DATE: March 4 , 1997 SUBJECT: Report on the Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment on the State Route 242 Widening Project SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Accept report . FISCAL IMPACT None . BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Community Development and Public Works Departments have received a copy of the subject environmental document which was sponsored by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. A excerpt from this document describing the proposed project is attached (see Exhibit A) . Alternative 1 proposes to add a mixed flow lane in each direction. Alternative 2 proposes to designate these new lanes for High Occupancy Vehicles (carpools with 2 or more persons) during the peak hours . County staff has prepared comments (see Exhibit B) for transmittal to the Authority. These comments request consideration of additional information as part of the process for selecting the preferred alternative . The close of the comment period is March 6 , 1997 . This Board Order is provided to inform the Board members of these comments and provide an opportunity for Board input as appropriate . CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: XX YES SIGNATURE: f -i Harvey E . Bra don ACTION OF BOARD ON W1�e u X44, APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED / OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS / I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Orig: Community Development Department ATTESTED `Y✓�aue�i /197 Contact Person: Steven Goetz, 335-1240 PHIL BATCHELOCI�ERK OF CC : Public Works, TE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY UTY C:\eir\242rept.bo Exa� r A 0.53 II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROTECT SR 242 is located in the City of Concord, Contra Costa County, and is a major north- south route connecting I-680 and SR 4. The project limits are between KP R25.78 on SR 4 and KP R29.36 on I-680; the project limits on SR 242 are KP 0.0 and KP 5.5. The 5.5 km facility passes through the City of Concord and is located entirely within an urban area. The route primarily serves intra-urban commuters traveling from residential communities in East Contra Costa County (i.e., Pittsburg, Brentwood, and Antioch) to employment sites in Central Contra Costa County, San Francisco, and the Pleasanton/Dublin area. In addition, SR 242 serves as a local highway in the City of Concord. Access to SR 242 is controlled by six interchanges located at I-680, Clayton Road, Concord Avenue, Grant Street/Solano Way, Olivera Road, and SR 4 (see Figure 2). Existing SR 242 and the ramp connectors to I-680 and SR 4 (east) have two mixed-flow lanes' in each direction, with an auxiliary lane in each direction between the Solano Way and Olivera Road interchanges. The existing median is unpaved and is landscaped along most of its length. Commercial land uses surround the freeway south of the Concord Avenue interchange, with residential land uses adjacent to the roadway north of the Concord Avenue interchange. Most of the highway was constructed on fill and raised approximately 1.5 to 9 m above the adjacent area. Transitions to at-grade or below original grade occur in the northern portion of the project. The highway alignment was lowered to a maximum of approximately 5.5 m below the adjacent area, between north of and south of the Holbrook Channel Bridge structure for a distance of about 300 m. This environmental document evaluates two Build Alternatives and a No Build Alternative as described below. The Mixed-flow Lane Alternative (Alternative 1) proposes to widen SR 242 from four mixed-flow to six mixed-flow lanes (see Figure 4). The HOV' Lane Alternative (Alternative 2) also proposes to widen SR 242 to six lanes but would designate the new lanes for HOV operations during peak traffic hours (see Figures 5 and 5a). The project limits are the same for both alternatives. No Build Alternative J The No Build Alternative assumes that no improvements will be made to SR 242 other than the separate construction projects already under construction at Concord Avenue (EA 4-275-228294) and I-680 (EA 377214). The No Build Alternative is presented as a g basis of comparison to the Build Alternatives. B ' A mixed-flow lane is open to all vehicles with no restricted uses. a A high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane requires at least two persons per vehicle during peak commute periods; during non-commute hours the lane is open to all vehicles. 1 State Route 242 Widening Project Draft l Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-1 d tO MSS31W� 1 Nµ 9 ruLL w z133 yS ��> 1� EV� �htrn4 :r lb 46 •.� L MXED flow LANE MIXED FLOW MIXED Flow $ LAMES (EXIXIiTiTN q) � (EX13T140) i op a PROPOSED W oomm �` TYPICAL SECTION A-A NOT TO sept e ALTERNATIVE 1 nor r0 3CA19 Figure 4 JUNl, 1996 U-z APPROXIMATE LIMITS OF SOUTNdOIDN) WIDENING ip T>s`a"a (START NOV CONNECTOR) 1 M• m" t\ar / Y y$Q tE. TP WAP�LQ�aau•` yea ^+ g ,( 1\1 q� A b El• 4 a4 NO w Y i L rY V 101, R+tA pw 'qurgk xr AAr .f MAr y MIRED FLOW NOV NOV MIXED FLOW LANES LANE I LAK LANES F c (EXISTING) (EXISTING) 1 op -------------- We EAD TYPICAL SECTION B-B {dam 4py�_.x� •O t TO S t A 4! _VI /d r�Rr�q nat0�4Mrd l 3 f4 4 ALTERNATIVE 2 NOT TO At ALE IMEREMIN NME F.AF JUNE, 19% Figure 5 II-3 C,53 START HOV CONNECTOR i _ d i t� W 1 Q N6 � N m O � } r a �a Y 1 i O i ALTERNATIVE 2 WESTBOUND SR 4/SOUTHBOUND SR 249 HOV CONNECTOR MOT TO 3a A L I NoW Sao Shoot*L-20A to L-22A for 4ota11aA SaamatrW*. JUN 1996 Figure 5a II� Under this alternative, none of the impacts associated with the proposed project would occur. The environmental characteristics of this alternative would be generally as r described in Sectt'bn III, Affected Environment. ` Build Alternatives - There are two build alternatives being considered: 1) Mixed-flow Lane Alternative and 2) HOV Lane Alternative. These alternatives are described below along with features that are common to both. Common Elements of Each Build Alternative Under each Build Alternative the freeway would be widened using the existing median to provide the additional lanes. Capital improvement projects planned for the SR 242 corridor are the same for both Build Alternatives. The freeway-to-freeway connector ramps from southbound SR 242 to southbound I-680,westbound SR 4 to southbound SR 242, and northbound SR 242 to eastbound SR 4 would be widened to three lanes. The branch connectors' merge and diverge geometrics to 1-680 and SR 4 would be modified to accommodate the additional lanes. Improvements would include the widening of eight existing structures: the Route 2421680 Separation (Bridge #28-40F), Meadow Lane Undercrossing (Bridge #28-142), Clayton Road Undercrossing(Bridge#28-284),Willow Pass Road Undercrossing(Bridge #28-163), Concord Avenue Undercrossing (Bridge #28-185), Concord Overhead (Bridge #28-186), SoIano Way Undercrossing (Bridge #28-204), and Holbrook Channel Undercrossing (Bridge #28-147). Noise barriers are recommended for construction on both sides of SR 242 between Concord Avenue and SR 4 (see Section V.A.6). All improvements would occur within the existing right-of-way of SR 242. Retaining walls would be placed as appropriate. The proposed project would include a median barrier,replacement landscaping,and noise barrier landscaping. The proposed structure improvements and noise barrier locations are identical for the two Build Alternatives. See Appendix A-1 for figures showing the proposed improvements. Ramp metering equipment is discussed below under the heading "Other Considerations." Mixed-Flow Lane Alternative Under this alternative the additional lane that would be provided in each direction within the existing median would be used for mixed-flow traffic. The additional lane on each of the above freeway-to-freeway connector ramps would also be utilized by mixed-flow traffic. State Route 242 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-5 o, 6,3 HOV Lane Alternative While widening of SR 242 and the freeway-to-freeway connector ramps would be the same under the HOV Lane Alternative, there are a number of unique operational characteristics to the HOV Lane Alternative that are described below. The proposed HOV lanes would traverse both northbound and southbound SR 242 along its entire length. HOV lane status would begin or terminate in the vicinity of or on the freeway to freeway connector ramps from I-680 and SR 4 (East). The beginning of the t HOV facility would start on the left of the number one mixed-flow lane as a new lane with a short taper to full width in each direction. The end of the HOV facility would terminate in a continuing lane, enabling HOV traffic to continue without a merge. At- grade access for contiguous HOV facilities would be unlimited. In the northbound direction, the proposed HOV lane would begin 700 m south of the Clayton Road Undercrossing and end 600 m north of the Olivera Road Overcrossing on the connector ramp to eastbound SR 4. Along eastbound SR 4, the SR 4 (East) Project (EA 228260) proposes to add an HOV lane beginning in the vicinity of the Willow Pass Road (Concord) interchange and continuing eastward to Railroad Avenue. In the southbound direction, the proposed HOV lane would begin 200 m west of the Port Chicago Highway Undercrossing, on the connector ramp from westbound SR 4 (see Figure 5A) and end 1.1 km south of the Clayton Road Undercrossing on the connector ramp to southbound I-680. Along westbound SR 4, the SR(East) Project proposes to add an HOV lane between Railroad Avenue and Willow Pass Road (Concord). The I-680 HOV Lanes Project (EA 22856K) proposes to improve the capacity of I-680 by providing an HOV Lane in each direction on I-680 between SR 242 and Marina Vista. HOV facilities would be discontinuous between SR 242 and SR 4: from the SR 242/SR 4 interchange to the SR 4/Willow Pass Road (Concord) interchange. HOV facilities would be discontinuous between SR 242 and I-680: from SR 242 (north of Walnut Creek) to Rudgear Road. No HOV facilities are programmed on I-680 between SR 242 and Rudgear Road. The HOV Lane Alternative is not anticipated to preclude addition of HOV direct connectors to SR 4 (East) and I-680 in the future, should funding become available. HOV operations are proposed on southbound SR 242 during the A.M. peak and on northbound SR 242 during the P.M. peak. HOV operating times and vehicle types shall be coordinated with HOV facilities on adjacent projects. HOV operations would be implemented by signage during peak hours only. HOV lane operations on SR 242 warrant a minimum occupancy of two persons per vehicle. HOV operational issues will be further coordinated during final desi�n if the HOV Lane Alternative is selected. I State Route 242 Widening Project Dnaft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-6 C'.53 Vehicle Occupancy Assumptions HOV proportions of {otal traffic were determined from the MTC model for the three entry links into the freeway study area: SR 4 westbound, I-680 southbound, and I-680 northbound (see table below). e Hour & Direction ercent HOV Traffic (Year 2000, 2010 & 2020) A.M. Feak Hour SR 4 westbound 22% I-680 southbound 15% I-680 northbound 10% P.m. Peak Hour SR 4 westbound 10% I-680 southbound 10% 1-680 northbound 17% CHP Enforcement Areas CHP enforcement areas would be considered for the HOV Lane Alternative. According to Caltrans HOV Guidelines, enforcement areas should be spaced 3 to 5 km apart along the HOV facility. For the SR 242 project, one enforcement area for each direction, northbound and southbound, would be appropriate. During final project design, Caltrans and CHP personnel would be consulted to assess the need and placement for enforcement areas and acceptable geometrics. A bi- directional enforcement area in the .median between the Willow Pass Road Undercrossing and the Concord Avenue Undercrossing would be considered. With this type of enforcement area, mandatory median shoulder width and horizontal clearance requirements would not be fully met. A Fact Sheet would be prepared and approved prior to incorporating a bi-directional enforcement area. Under both alternatives, the southbound Clayton Road on-ramp would include construction of a CHP enforcement area for future ramp metering. Comparison of Build Alternatives 1 The geometrics and engineering features of the Build Alternatives are similar but the operations would be different. The Mixed-flow Lane Alternative would attract more vehicles to SR 242 than the HOV Lane Alternative. Several segments of the freeway system within the project limits of the HOV Lane Alternative would break down to Los f' State Route 242 Widening Project graft Initial StudylEnvironmental Assessment II-7 x. 53 F conditions by the year 2010 and worsen by the year 2020. The effects of the Build Alternatives on congestion and capacity are summarized in Appendix A-2 and discussed in Section V.C.2. The person carrying capability of alternatives indicates how each alternative performs relative to moving persons rather than vehicles. For example, an alternative with an extensive HOV and transit system could process fewer vehicles, but because there is more than one passenger in the HOV vehicles, a greater number of persons is utilizing the facility. The number of persons moved on SR 242 was estimated at the mainline segment between the Concord and Grant/Solano interchanges. Comparison of the number of persons moved between the alternatives indicates that for each analysis year, the HOV Lane Alternative would carry between 1 and 22 percent more persons than theme other alternatives. 1 F Relationship to Project Goals The proposed improvements would help meet the project goals outlined in the previous section of the report by providing additional capacity and improving freeway operations within the project limits. This would in turn accommodate increased travel demand, improve local and regional mobility and access, improve the flow of traffic on local streets, and improve air quality. In addition, the HOV Lane Alternative would promote use of high occupancy vehicles. Proiect Study Report/Initial Project Report In April 1992, Caltrans approved the Project Study Report/Initial Project Report (PSR/IPR) for the SR 242 Improvements Project. The PSR/IPR presented two phased improvement programs for SR 242, denoted Alternative I and Alternative IL The basic difference between the alternatives was that Alternative II would not require closures of either the northbound off-ramp or the southbound on-ramp at the Grant Street/Solano Way Interchange. The majority of residents living in the project area favored Alternative II because the on- and off-ramps at the Grant Street/Solano Way Interchange would remain open. Alternative II was divided into seven phases designated as Phases 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3,4, and 5. The SR 242 project includes Phase 4 only. Phases 1, 1A, 2;and 2A will be constructed under EA 4-275-228294. The remaining phases involve improvements to the Clayton Road Interchange and will be programmed when additional funding becomes available. Project Limits Study An engineering study was performed by Parsons Brinckerhoff in September 1994 to establish the optimum project limits for the SR 242 Widening Project with regard to geometric constraints, available funding, and compatibility with other programmed projects. This study concluded that the project limits should include �idening both the State Route 242 Widening Project Drat Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II 8 53 I-680/SR 242 and SR 242/SR 4 (East) connectors as well as the SR 242 main line. This study is available at the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) offices, located at 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 150, in Walnut Creek. Major Investment Study Process In January 1995, a Major Investment Study (MIS) report was completed that presented an overview and preliminary evaluation of transportation improvements and strategies proposed for the SR 242 corridor. The MIS was the product of a cooperative process to establish a range of alternatives and to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alternative investment strategies. The process also was part of an ongoing opportunity for public involvement. Alternatives studied as part of the MIS included: a Transit Alternative, a Commuterway Alternative, a Mixed-flow Lane Alternative, and an HOV Lane Alternative. The Transit Alternative would increase bus frequency on existing local bus routes, add new express routes on local streets and freeways, and add shuttle service connecting BART stations with employment centers. However, it would not remove sufficient vehicles from the roadway network or improve freeway operations sufficiently to justify its implementation in the absence of highway improvements. This alternative would not be as cost-effective as freeway widening and it was eliminated from further analysis. The Commuterway Alternative would improve high occupancy vehicle (HOV) access to downtown Concord by providing a separate roadway that would bypass congested roadways. The roadway would extend about 6.5 km from SR 4 to Monument Boulevard. This alternative was eliminated from further analysis because it would entail high construction costs and more adverse environmental impacts than the other proposed alternatives. The Mixed-flow Lane and HOV Lane Alternatives were recommended for further environmental analysis and are analyzed in this document. The MIS is incorporated by reference and available for review at the CCTA offices. Preliminary Screening Traffic Analysis Study As part of the traffic studies for SR 242 Widening Project and the TRANSPAC HOV/Express Bus/Ramp Metering Study, a preliminary screening analysis was performed by Korve Engineering in February 1995 to identify alternative scenarios for increasing capacity and improving traffic flow on SR 242, as well as ensuring a balanced roadway system between SR 4 to the north and I-680 to the south. This study evaluated the traffic effects of eleven alternatives ranging from the No Build Alternative to various combinations of HOV and mixed-flow lanes on SR 242 and the connectors to 1-680 and SR 4. The following alternatives were rejected: • Screening Alternative 1 This alternative would not widen SR 242 but would add an HOV lane on the SR 242 southbound connector to 1-680. State Route 242 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-9 1. 53 • Screening Alternative 2-This alternative would add a mixed-flow lane on SR 242. • Screening Alternative 3 - This alternative would add an HOV lane on SR 242. • Screening Alternative 4-This alternative would add a mixed-flow lane on SR 242 and an HOV lane on the SR 242 southbound connector to I-680. • Screening Alternative 5 - This alternative would add an HOV lane on SR 242 and on the SR 242 southbound connector to I-680. • Screening Alternative 6 - This alternative would add an additional mixed-flow lane on SR 242 and on the SR 242 southbound connector to I-680. • Screening Alternative 7-This alternative would add a mixed-flow lane on SR 242 and on the connector between SR 4 and SR 242. • Screening Alternative 9 - This alternative wold add a mixed-flow lane to SR 242 and to the connectors to SR 4 and I-680. • Screening Alternative 10 -This alternative would add an HOV lane to SR 242 and to the connectors to SR 4 and I-680. These screening alternatives were rejected for the following reasons: • Substantial congestion would occur on SR 4 east of SR 242 and on I-680 north of SR 242 without improvements to SR 242 or the connectors with SR 4 and I-680. • There would be substantial congestion on SR 4 east of SR 242 without widening the SR 4 to SR 242 connector. • There would be substantial congestion on SR 242 without widening the SR 242 to I-680 connector. • Congestion would increase on I-680 south of SR 242 with widening of the SR 4/SR 242 and SR 242/I-680 connectors. N I • Congestion would worsen on SR 242. The SR 4/SR 242 merge and connector would operate worse with widening of the SR 4/SR 242 and SR 242/I-680 connectors and addition of an HOV lane than with the addition of a mixed-flow lane. SR 242 would operate marginally worse with the addition of a mixed-flow lane but levels of service would improve for HOV lanes. Screening Alternatives 8 and 11 became the Mixed-flow Lane and HOV Lane Alternatives that are analyzed in this document. State Route 241 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-10 Other Alternatives Considered but Reiected The Draft Project Report (DPR) contains a detailed discussion of other alternatives that were evaluated but rejected. These alternatives are summarized below: Combined Mixed-Flow and HOV Alternative This alternative would add a mixed-flow lane and designate the westbound SR 4/southbound SR 242 connector for HOV use during the AM peak hour. This alternative was rejected because it would restrict the number of vehicles accessing southbound SR 242 from westbound SR 4, resulting in under-utilization of available capacity. Extend HOV Lanes on SR 4 from SR 242 to I-680 This alternative was rejected for the following reasons: • The provision of an HOV lane on SR 242 in order to encourage vehicles to utilize I-680 would be a circuitous route for vehicles on westbound SR 4 attempting to access southbound I-680, and may require operational improvements to the SR 4/I-680 interchange. • In conjunction with the I-680 HOV Lanes Project (EA 22856K), this could create adverse traffic operations on southbound I-680 between SR 4 and SR 242, due to the effects of HOV traffic weaving movements from the SR 4/I-680 interchange. • Widening SR 4 would not improve traffic operating conditions on SR 242, particularly at the SR 242/I-680 merge. Other Considerations The proposed project does not include Transportation Operating System (TOS) hardware, seismic retrofitting of existing structures, improvements to rail transit, ramp metering, or HOV bypass lanes. However, each Build Alternative would include the underground equipment necessary for future ramp metering on the southbound Clayton Road and southbound Olivera Road on-ramps. A CHP enforcement area would also be constructed on the southbound Clayton Road on-ramp for future HOV bypass operations. Restriping and signing of the HOV bypass lane on the southbound Clayton Road on- ramp is not included in the SR 242 Widening Project. Caltrans will not implement HOV delineation /ramp metering at the southbound Clayton Road on-ramp, and will not implement ramp metering at the southbound Olivera Road and northbound Grant/Solano Way on-ramps until the TRANSPAC/CCTA sponsored azeawide ramp metering study is completed and the subsequent environmental clearance is obtained. State Route 242 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-11 Ramp metering has already been installed at the Grant/Solano northbound on-ramp. An HOV bypass lane is not required at this location. Likewise, HOV bypass lanes are not required at the Olivera Road southbound loop and diagonal on-ramps. Public transit, park anct ride facilities, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities are discussed below. Public Transit The SR 242 Widening Project does not include direct improvements to public transit. Local and express bus service in the project area is provided by the Central Contra Costa County Transit Authority (County Connection). The County Connection serves the communities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Martinez, and carries 13,500 passengers (linked trips)per average weekday. Rapid rail transit and express feeder bus service is provided by BART. Express Bus routes which utilize SR 242 would experience improved traffic flow conditions. BART rail service on the Daly City/Concord line currently terminates at the Pittsburg Bay Point station. BART express bus lines currently connect the communities of Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch and Pittsburg with the Concord, North Concord, and Bay Point BART stations. Park and Ride Facilities The proposed project does not include park and ride lots and Caltrans has no plans for additional facilities within the project area. RIDES for Bay Area Commuters provides carpool and vanpool services to commuters in the area. The State owns two park and ride facilities with direct access to SR 242, one at Willow Pass Road and another at the Port Chicago Highway. The facility at Willow Pass Road has 45 parking spaces. The facility at the Port Chicago Highway has been shut down and replaced by BART's park and ride facilities at the Bay Point BART station, which provides approximately 2030 spaces, North Concord/Martinez station, which provides 2,050 spaces, and Concord station, which provides 2,518 spaces. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 1k The proposed project does not include bicycle lanes. The only existing designated bicycle and pedestrian routes in the project vicinity are the Meadow Lane Undercrossing and the Iron Horse.Regional Trail. An extension of the Iron Horse Regional Trail is proposed along the Walnut Creek Channel adjacent to SR 242. Related Pmiects r In order to improve freeway operations on SR 242, I-680, and SR 4, a number of related projects are also under development. The geometrics and traffic operations associated with the SR 242 Widening Project have been coordinated with all of these projects. State Route 242 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-12 • Improvements to relieve traffic congestion on I-680 (EA 400310) include reconstructing the I-6801SR 24 interchange with three lanes for through traffic in r both directions and interchange improvements between SR 24 and Monument / Boulevard. This project is currently under construction and is expected to provide the following benefits: -'Correct route continuity problem between I-680 and SR 24 - Increase interchange capacity of I-680/SR 24 Interchange - Eliminate short weaving distances on 1-680, north and south of the 1-680/SR 24 Interchange - Improve local access - Improve system balance - Provide continuity for local parallel service • The I-680/Monument Boulevard Project (EA 377214) involves widening and realignment of I-680 between SR 242 and Monument Boulevard, widening of northbound SR 242 from I-680 to the Clayton Road off-ramp, construction of a new urban interchange at Monument Boulevard, and a new off-ramp to Gregory Lane that exits I-680 north of SR 242. This project is underway and scheduled for completion in October 1997. The project is expected to provide the following benefits: - Correct freeway weave/merge problems from southbound I-680 and SR 242 to Gregory Lane - Provide additional capacity on northbound SR 242 from I-680 to the Clayton Road off-ramp - Improve IocaI access - Improve system balance • SR 242 Improvements from Concord Avenue Undercrossing to Solano Way Undercrossing (EA 4-275-228294) include modifying the Concord Avenue Interchange by adding northbound and southbound on-ramps, realigning the northbound diagonal on-ramp, and relocating the southbound off-ramp. At the Solano Way Interchange, the southbound ramps will be realigned. Auxiliary lanes both northbound and southbound between the Concord Avenue and Solano Way interchanges will be modified to increase weaving lengths. This project is ready for construction and is expected to provide the following benefits: - Increase freeway weave distances between Concord Avenue and Grant/Solano interchanges Improve local circulation and reduce congestion • The SR 4 (East) Project (EA 228260) proposes to improve the capacity of SR 4 by providing HOV lanes on SR 4 between Willow Pass Road (Concord) and Railroad Avenue. This project is in the environmental planning stage. • The I-680 HOV Lanes Project (EA 22856K) proposes to improve the capacity of 1-680 by providing an HOV lane in each direction on 1-680 between SR 242 and State Route 242 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment II-13 Marina Vista. The PSR was approved in March 1995 and environmental planning has begun. This project is not yet programmed or funded. Funding The estimated project construction cost for the Mixed-flow Lane Alternative is $22.2 M and for the HOV Lane Alternative is $22.5 M (1998 dollars). The project would be funded through Contra Costa County Measure C funds. State and local partnership funds are also available and federal ISTEA funds are being sought. HB 311 Program funds of $495K are available for construction of the noise barriers. State, Regional, and Local Planning The project is included in the 1996 Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Regional Transportation Plan and the 1997 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP description is consistent with the project's proposed engineering features. The project is in conformance with the State Implementation Plan and is included in the CCTA's 1995 Congestion Management Plan update. The proposed improvements are generally consistent with the CCTA Strategic Plan and the CCTA Congestion Management Plan. The HOV Lane Alternative would be compatible with Contra Costa County's Transportation System Management Plan,which encourages higher vehicle occupancy. Permits It is anticipated that the following permits would be required prior to beginning construction on the project: • California Department of Fish and Game 1601 Streambed Alteration Agreement • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Nationwide 25 and 33 permits for construction in Walnut Creek Channel • Water Quality Verification(or 401 certificate) from Regional Water Quality Control Board • Contra Costa County Flood Control District permit • Caltrans encroachment permit • East Bay Municipal Utility District encroachment permit See Section V.B.1 for a further discussion of the permits needed for construction in Walnut Creek Channel Construction Schedule The project is estimated to begin construction in July of 1998 end continue for approximately eighteen months. State Route 242 Widening Project Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment 11-14 0 �3 E xl+tBtT 13 (510) 335-1240 February 26 , 1997 Ms . Susan Miller Contra Costa Transportation Authority 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 150 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Dear Ms . Miller: The following are comments on the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment for the State Route (SR) 242 Widening Project . These comments are provided to assist in the selection of the preferred alternative improvement on SR 242 . The project description should clarify how it will be compatible with the SR 4 East HOV lane project . Where would the west end of the future SR 4 East HOV lanes be located in relation to the SR 242 project alternatives? Under the Mixed-flow Lane Alternative, would carpools in the westbound SR 4 HOV lane be required to make the transition to southbound SR 242 on a downgrade of 3 . 5o? As proposed, the SR 242 HOV Lane Alternative would be discontinuous with the proposed SR 4 East HOV lanes . Should the proposed SR 4 westbound HOV lane be extended west of Willow Pass Road to direct carpools to the HOV on-ramp to southbound SR 242? Would improved connection between the SR 242 HOV lanes and the SR 4 East HOV lanes increase the number of carpools compared with the SR 242 Mixed-flow Lane Alternative? The evaluation of freeway operations with the widening project indicates emerging congestion on I-680 south of SR 242 due to increased traffic volumes using SR 242 . Reference is made to the I-680 HOV Lane Project which proposes to increase the capacity of I-680 by providing an HOV lane in each direction on I-680 between SR 242 and Marina Vista. Should the environmental assessment evaluate the combined impact of the alternatives for the I-680 HOV Project and the SR 242 Widening Project on the operation of I-680 between SR 242 and SR 24 since that stretch of freeway is currently being improved to its ultimate configuration? Without such a cumulative analysis, could the SR 242 Widening Project preclude implementation of potential alternatives for the I-680 HOV Project? The Project alternatives compare rather closely in year 2000, with the differences between them becoming more distinct as volumes increase in 2010 and 2020 . The environmental assessment also notes that the HOV Lane Alternative could be converted to the Mixed-flow Lane Alternative if future traffic operations show that such a conversion is warranted. This suggests that another alternative (, �53 Ms . Miller February 26, 1997 Page Two for evaluation could be an "interim" HOV designation of the new lanes on SR 242 . An interim designation allows for flexibility in the management of the new capacity on SR 242 , with an ability to respond to 1) changes in assumed growth rates, 2) the operation of related projects under construction at SR 242/Concord Avenue and I- 680/Monument, and 3) the results of traffic studies for other related projects such as the SR 4 East HOV Lanes, I-680 HOV Lanes and the TRANSPAC/OCTA-sponsored areawide ramp metering study. An interim HOV designation of the new lanes on SR 242 may also allow reconsideration of the combined Mixed-Flow and HOV Alternative (mentioned in this environmental assessment) if warranted in the future . We hope these comments help provide a complete and adequate environmental document for this important project . Sincerely, Harvey E. Bragdon, Director of Community Development