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In the Matter of Proclaiming } May 2004 as "Clean Air Month" ) RESOLUTION NO. 2004/200' WHEREAS, in our nation the many events and activities are scheduled by the American Lung Association to heighten public awareness of clean air concerns;and WHEREAS, reducing emissions from motor vehicles and fuels is a key clean air strategy in California due to the overwhelming majority of air pollution generated from these sources; including particulates and air toxics, but also emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, hydro ,fluorocarbons and methane that are linked to increased warming of the atmosphere;and WHEREAS, increased warming of the atmosphere will lead to serious impacts on air quality and public health, water supply, water quality,coastal resources, agriculture,and other environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, higher temperatures due to global warming help create conditions that are ideal for ozone formation, and an EPA study on the impacts of increasing temperatures on peak ozone concentrations in Southern California urban areas found up to a b ppb ozone increase per each 1 OF increase in temperature; and WHEREAS, the largest source of global warming pollution in California is passenger cars and light trucks, accounting for approximately 40 percent of the state's emissions. AB1493 (Pavley)was enacted in 2002 which required the California Air Resources Board to adopt regulations to achieve the most feasible and cost-effective reduction in greenhouse gases from passenger vehicles by January, 2005; and WHEREAS, global warming will significantly impact California consumers, businesses and the state's economy as a result of increased food, water and energy costs, insurance liabilities, environmental losses and demands upon the public health infrastructure. California has a long history of national leadership on air quality and environmental policy, and California's actions are critical to controlling and reducing global warming pollution nationally;and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County proclaims May 2004 as "Clean Air Month" and urges the California Air Resources Board to adopt the strongest possible regulations to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by passenger vehicles pursuant to AB 1493 (Pavley), and recommends that the California Legislature endorse such regulations to protect the health of the state's economy and its people. PASSED AADADOPTED ON May 4, 2004 by a unanimous vote of the Board members present. FE .ERAL D. GLbvER Chair District V Supervisor JOHM IOTA GAYLE t tILKEMA L.y- District I Supervisor District II Supervisor r MILLIE GREENBERG v— MARK DeSAU ER' District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date. t " Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed this 4rh ,day ofMav 2004. h JOHN SWEETEN, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of r Supervisors , Deputy Clerk Introduced by Supervisor Mark DaSaulnier _... ...._.... _........ ....._... ......... _....._._....____. _. .............._....... . _.......... _....................... ......._................. _.......... ......... ........... ........ ......... In the Matter of Proclaiming May.100 through May le, 2004 as Disab&tyAwareness Week In Contra Costa County RESOLUTION NO. 20041203 WHEREAS, one in five Americans has some form of disability; and WHEREAS, one in twelve children is born with a mental or physical disability; and WHEREAS, Easter Seals Bay Area now provides critical early intervention therapies for infants and toddlers, who are born with a disability or developmental delay; and WHEREAS, Easter Seals Bay Area ensures that families of children with disabilities receive peace of mind knowing that their children are receiving the best educational and therapeutic care available; and WHEREAS, Easter Seals Bay Area enables adults with disabilities to maximize their independence, regain mobility, and reduce pain; and WHEREAS, Easter Seals Bay Area, with offices throughout seven counties of the Bay Area, has been serving children and adults with disabilities since 1927; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is committed to recognizing the special needs of people with disabilities, and to supporting organizations that provide direct programs and service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby proclaim May T O'h through May 16`h, 200$ as Disability Awareness Week in Contra Costa County. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON May 4, 2004 by a unanimous vote of the Board members present. FEDERAL D. GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor JOHN GIOIA GAYLE . UILKEMA District I Supervisor District II Supervisor t MILLIE GREENBERG MARK DeSAUL,NIER District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor * * I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date. Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed this 4* p .. day of May 2004. JOHN SWEETE?V, County .Administrator: and Clerk of the Board of h Su ervisor aSr C0-0 p By Deputy Clerk Introduced by Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier ................ ...... ........I.........................................- In the Matter of Declaring May 23-29,2004 As ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION WEEK RESOLUTION NO.20OVgj� Whereas the issue of elder abuse remains a largely hidden,underreported and growing problem affecting one of the fastest is of the population, and t 4 , vtg - e and well-being of all Whereas,Contra Costa is de*teLw r its inhabitants, an "NO , Z-7 Whereas Co !rnq_opera j6s a 24-hoJkduft-fr6 ogram V dedicated vests gig alligatio '-of abuse or ne sons ependent g adults, a N Wher ConiAl elder pro bw&osta Getty has a spec� r 41*-se- int Dist to s offke'dedicated to bringing crime"gal. -Vic tojos an MM rdhs ntra QQ00-C-ofinty is fortunate to haVe proactiv- 4111 sow s as E f_Abuse Pr' �a�n Californiar th eve phil _rnia CQ ,q P enti @0 e(CCl' F-A ry ques c7tin4aj 3m, . ,'Ve,4v t* nVfi, d q Xl_ vi N reb� OLYED�t4g, vow ass The "Boar f Supervis to be e cafe and inf cop elder A gel sures that can ken ae I- t Ide -abiise. *1 v,� 4% PASSED by a un oft eat i rs present this4th day of 2004. N', FE6ERAL GLOVER Chair District V Supervisor JOHN GIOIA GAY B. UILKEMA ..,District I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor MILLIE GREENBERGMARK DeSAULNIER District Ill Supervisor District IV Supervisor �jOHN.SWEETEN ,/County Administrator U TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra Costa FROM: John Cullen,Director -: CC"3Urlty Employment and Human Services Departm DATE: April 20,2004 SUBJECT: ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/2'15 proclaiming May 23-29, 2004 as "Elder Abuse Prevention Week" in Contra Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department-Aging and Adult Services Bureau. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION' RECOMMENDED ACTT; ADOPT Resolution No. 2004/215proclaiming May 23-29, 2004 as"Elder Abuse Prevention Week"in Contra Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department-Aging and Adult Services Bureau. I+INANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND! UND! Every year,thousands of older and dependent adults suffer from abuse, neglect or exploitation and sadly, most of them suffer in silence. In 2003,Contra Costa County's Adult Protective Services (APS)responded to an average of 152 reports of abuse per month. However, the issue of elder abuse still remains a largely hidden, underreported and growing problem affecting one of the fastest growing segments of our papulation—the elderly. Contra Costa County is committed in protecting the elderly population in our community and there are several county programs dedicated to fighting elder abuse. The County's 24-hour APS Program is dedicated to investigating allegations of abuse and neglect. In addition,the County's District Attorney `s office has a special elder abuse prosecution unit that brings crimes against elderly victims to justice. The County is also very fortunate to have proactive community-based resources, such as Elder Abuse Prevention, Inc. and the California Community Partnership for the Prevention of Financial Abuse(CCPPFA),which all work together to fight the problem of elder abuse. The issue of elder abuse requires continuous community education, awareness and vigilance for it to be brought to the forefront. The Employment and Human Services Department-Aging and Adult Services Bureau will dedicate the week of May 23-29, 2004 to efforts that will raise community awareness of this issue. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: f RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE PPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) J d ACTION OF 11�4 ON d L APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER i VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ' ,✓? I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT �t"� '3f 1 _ '` 1 AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE HATE SHOWN. ATTESTED � /ij'? JOHN SWE N,CLERX OF THE B ARD OF SUPERVISdR9 AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact: BOB SESSLER—3-1605 EHSD(CONTRACTS UNIT) EBr COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY r r _ _,DEPUTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER CONTRACTOR