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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03012005 - C50-C54 s: .L TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ' - � Contra t F cz Costa FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian ti DATE: March 1 2005 '-nou=-= C o n u ty SUBJECT: Request for Authorization for the County Librarian to Accept Institute of Museums and Library Services Grant Funds for the Contra Costa Reads! Program SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to enter into an agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and accept $71,424 for the period of January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2007 for the Contra Costa Reads!program. FINANCIAL IMPACT Contra Costa County Library staff will visit every 2nd grade class in the county, introduce the students to library services, and ensure that all 12,000 students have library cards. Each student will also receive a new paperback book to start a personal library. The Institute of Museum and Library Services will provide $71, 424 to purchase the paperback books, book bags, and bookmarks needed for the program. The Library will provide $73,576 of in-kind support to cover the costs of staff time to conduct class visits, purchase library materials appropriate for 2nd grade students and furnish other supplies for the program. BACKGROUND Studies consistently show that reading is the single most important factor in academic success. The Contra Costa County Library is committed to promoting reading and learning in our schools and community through Contra Costa Reads!, a program that unites the library with schools, parents, educators and community leaders behind the very important goal of helping kids learn how to read. By exposing students to the library as they are learning to read, the library reinforces classroom instruction, encourages students and their parents to use library services, and promotes life-long reading and learning. CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT Students in the second grade are at an age of rapid learning, and the development of reading comprehension skills is essential to their academic success. Free-choice reading significantly aids that development and access to the range of books available at the library encourages the exploration of reading for pleasure. The students' engagement with reading and the library at this age ensures that they will maintain those relationships throughout their lives. Contra Costa Reads! aids academic achievement and encourages lifelong learning by: • Introducing every second grader to their local library • Providing all 12,000 second graders with a library card • Allowing every second grader to start a personal library with a new paperback book 4. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: [:] YES SIGNATURE: 06A_4-�_( ff RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE FIOTHER SIGNATURE(S): OF BO D N APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER ACTION t nANIMOUS OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF (ABSENT _) AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: Laura O'Donoghue,Deputy County Librarian:Public Services ATTESTED (925)927-3212 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF T BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library Administration County Administrator A ou County Auditor By ,Deputy 0ABOMCCREADS-Ins of Museums grant.doc s . Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County FROM: Silvano B. Marches!, County Counsel By: Mary Ann McNett Mason, Deputy County Counsel DATE: March 1, 200'"5 SUBJECT: Contract for County Counsel Services, Contra Costa County Office of Education 2005-2006 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE and authorize Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute a contract for the provision of legal services by County Counsel to the Contra Costa County Office of Education at specified hourly rates during the period of January 1, 2005 through January 1, 2006, and from year to year thereafter, unless terminated. (No Net County Cost) II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: For legal services to be provided, the County Counsel's Office will receive compensatory per- hour revenue payments. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: For several years, the County Counsel's Office has provided legal services to the Contra Costa County Office of Education. This contract will enable County Counsel to continue to provide legal services at reasonable rates to the Contra Costa County Office of Education and to receive compensation therefor. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD CO ITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES : ACTION OF BO D ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VT OF SUPERVISORS VT (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED N THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF S ERVISORS ON T E DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: ATTESTED JOHN SWEETEN,CL K OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: UPERVISORS AND OUNTY ADMINISTRATOR contact:County Counsel(Mary Ann Mason,335-1821) cc: County Administrator ' Clerk,Board of Supervisors BY ,DEPUTY CCC Office of Education County Auditor-Controller M382 Contractfor Legal Services 1. PARTIES. This Agreement is entered into by and between the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political subdivision of the State of California(hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY"), and the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (hereinafter both referred to as "COUNTY SCHOOLS"). 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1,2005,through January 1,2006, unless renewed before then or terminated pursuant to Section 7. Commencing January 1, 2006, the term shall be automatically extended from year to year, unless the Agreement is terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 7. 3. COUNTY'S OBLIGATION. A. In consideration of County Schools'promise to pay the amounts stated herein,County, through its County Counsel, shall provide oral and written legal advice to County Schools and represent County Schools in all administrative proceedings and litigation except: 1) Suits involving personal injury and property damage. 2) Matters involving labor negotiations. 3) Matters involving student's claims regarding provision of special education services. B. Matters pertaining to unfair practice charges arising under the Educational Employment Relations Act(Gov. Code §§ 3540 et seq.)may be handled by County Counsel, but County Schools will first consult with and obtain County Counsel's concurrence for representation and handling of any such matters as they may arise. C. County Counsel shall be truthful with County Schools, cooperate with it, keep it informed of developments,perform the obligations required by this Agreement, and immediately notify County Schools of any discovered actual or apparent conflicts for representation decisions. 4. COUNTY SCHOOLS'OBLIGATION, A. Compensation. In consideration of the County's provision of these legal services during the term of this Agreement, the County Schools shall pay the County as follows: 1. Hourly Rates A) For Legal Services; effective January 1, 2005 1. Deputy Mary Ann Mason $ 129.79/hr. 2. Deputy Kevin T. Kerr $ 133.04/hr. 3. Deputy David F. Schmidt $ 133.04/hr. 4. Deputy Esther Milbury $ 114.65/hr. 5. Any other Deputy County Counsels utilized at the same hourly rate charged county departments, but in no event to exceed $ 114.65/hr. 6. Assistant County Counsels $ 143.85/hr. 7. Legal Services Clerk $ 45.45/hr. B) Commencing October 1, 2005, the compensation set forth in subsection A) above may be adjusted annually in accordance with County's salary adjustment process,provided that County shall give County Schools at least 30 days written notice of such adjustment. 2. For reasonable costs, as follows: A) Automobile mileage at$.405 per mile. B) Reporter's fees,witness fees, any extraordinary postage and long distance telephone charges, electronic research, and all filing fees and court expenses as incurred, all at County's cost. B. Obligations. In connection with any legal work assigned to County Counsel, County Schools shall take reasonable steps to respond to County Counsel's inquiries thereon and pay the County's bills as provided in Section 5. 5. BILLING AND PAYMENT: County Counsel shall submit itemized billings to County Schools at least quarterly. County Schools shall pay the billings within 45 days of receipt. 6. EMPLOYEE STATUS. In performing legal services for the County Schools, the County Counsel and his staff shall be regarded as employees of County Schools for the purposes of the Tort Claims Act (Gov. Code § 810 et seq.; specifically, § 820 et seq. and § 825 et seq.). 2 r 7. TERMINATION. This agreement may be terminated at any time by either party, at its sole discretion, upon 30 days' advance written notice to County Schools by the County or upon 5 days' advance written notice to the County by County Schools. 8. ONGOING LITIGATION. If this Agreement is not renewed or otherwise terminated during its term and County Counsel is representing County Schools in ongoing litigation, County Counsel shall cooperate with the attorneys chosen by County Schools to enable them to assume control of such litigation on behalf of County Schools. Dated: MARCH 1T9005 , 2005 Dated: MARCH 1 _ 2005 , 2005 COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Chair, County Bard of Supervisors Jos p A. vick, Ed.D Su ntendent ATTEST:JOHN SWEETEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION r r By , .. L y Deputy President, Contra Costa Board of Education APPROVED AS TO FORM: jj1WVV Vdlua SILVANO B. MARCHESI County Counsel SBM/jh I:\CLERK\sup school contract 2005.wpd 3 Contra .=- Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS F, r County FROM: Silvano B. Marchesi, County Counsel ' By: Mary Ann McNett Mason, Deputy County Counsel DATE: March 1, 2005 y �, SUBJECT: Contract for County Counsel Services, Contra Costa County Office of Education 2005-2006 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE and authorize Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute a contract for the provision of legal services by County Counsel to the Contra Costa County Office of Education at specified hourly rates during the period of January 1, 2005 through January 1, 2006, and from year to year thereafter, unless terminated. (No Net County Cost) 11. FINANCIAL 1MPACT: For legal services to be provided, the County Counsel's Office will receive compensatory per- hour revenue payments. 111111. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: For several years, the County Counsel's Office has provided legal services to the Contra Costa County Office of Education. This contract will enable County Counsel to continue to provide legal services at reasonable rates to the Contra Costa County Office of Education and to receive compensation therefor. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: W _i �ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD CON ITTEEAPPROVE C)THER SIGNATURE (S): ,..� x 1 ACTION OF BO RD CON � C �� '� APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED '` OTHER--- VO THER___V T9 OF SUPERVISORS /'.'****"bNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED N THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF S ERVISORS�ON T E DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: - -� ATTESTED JOHN SWEETEN,CLE/RK OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRA`r0R . contact:County Counsel(Mary Ann Mason,335-1821) cc: County Administrator Clerk,Board of SupervisorsBY L't ,DEPUTY CCC Office of Education County Auditor-Controller M382 r i t Contractfor Legal Services 1. PARTIES. This Agreement is entered into by and between the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political subdivision of the State of California(hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY"),and the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (hereinafter both referred to as "COUNTY SCHOOLS"). 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1,2005,through January 1,20069 unless renewed before then or terminated pursuant to Section 7. Commencing January 1, 2006, the term shall be automatically extended from year to year, unless the Agreement is terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 7. 3, COUNTY'S OBLIGATION. A. In consideration of County Schools'promise to pay the amounts stated herein,County, through its County Counsel, shall provide oral and written legal advice to County Schools and represent County Schools in all administrative proceedings and litigation except: 1) Suits involving personal injury and property damage. 2) Matters involving labor negotiations. 3) Matters involving student's claims regarding provision of special education services. B. Matters pertaining to unfair practice charges arising under the Educational Employment Relations Act (Gov. Code §§ 3540 et seq.)may be handled by County Counsel,but County Schools will first consult with and obtain County Counsel's concurrence for representation and handling of any such matters as they may arise. C. County Counsel shall be truthful with County Schools, cooperate with it, keep it informed of developments,perform the obligations required by this Agreement, and immediately notify County Schools of any discovered actual or apparent conflicts for representation decisions. 4. COUNTY SCHOOLS' OBLIGATION. A. Compensation. In consideration of the County's provision of these legal services during the term of this Agreement, the County Schools shall pay the County as follows: 1. Hourly Rates y , e A) For Legal Services; effective January 1, 2005 1. Deputy Mary Ann Mason $ 129.79/hr. 2. Deputy Kevin T. Kerr $ 13 3.04/hr. 3. Deputy David F. Schmidt $ 133.04/hr. 4. Deputy Esther Milbury $ 114.65/hr. 5. Any other Deputy County Counsels utilized at the same hourly rate charged county departments, but in no event to exceed $ 114.65/hr. 6. Assistant County Counsels $ 143.85/hr. 7. Legal Services Clerk $ 45.45/hr. B) Commencing October 1, 2005, the compensation set forth in subsection A) above may be adjusted annually in accordance with County's salary adjustment process,provided that County shall give County Schools at least 30 days written notice of such adjustment. 2. For reasonable costs, as follows: A) Automobile mileage at $.405 per mile. B) Reporter's fees,witness fees, any extraordinary postage and long distance telephone charges, electronic research, and all filing fees and court expenses as incurred, all at County's cost. B. Obligations. In connection with any legal work assigned to County Counsel, County Schools shall take reasonable steps to respond to County Counsel's inquiries thereon and pay the County's bills as provided in Section 5. 5. BILLING AND PAYMENT. County Counsel shall submit itemized billings to County Schools at least quarterly. County Schools shall pay the billings within 45 days of receipt. 6. EMPLOYEE STATUS. In performing legal services for the County Schools, the County Counsel and his staff shall be regarded as employees of County Schools for the purposes of the Tort Claims Act (Gov. Code § 810 et seq.; specifically, § 820 et seq. and § 825 et seq.). 2 7. TERMINATION. This agreement may be terminated at any time by either party, at its sole discretion, upon 30 days' advance written notice to County Schools by the County or upon 5 days' advance written notice to the County by County Schools. 8. ONGOING LITIGATION. If this Agreement is not renewed or otherwise terminated during its term and County Counsel is representing County Schools in ongoing litigation, County Counsel shall cooperate with the attorneys chosen by County Schools to enable them to assume control of such litigation on behalf of County Schools. Dated: MARCH-,,`1 ,, 2005 , 2005 Dated: 92005 COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS B)p(.f � . on - dl LA v Chair, ounty Board of Supervisors Jos phOv ck, Ed.D Sup ri tendent ATTEs_r:JOIN SWEETEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION C By' , By D 1\A Deputy President, Contra Costa Board of Education APPROVED AS TO FORM: j 4 43"is • j4wv cAttlu SILVANO B. MARCHER County Counsel SBM/jh I:ICLERK\sup school contract 2005.wpd 3 .: - -- -., TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS /_ Contra_ Costa , John CullenDirector _ FROM: �'= _ - Employment and Human Services Dep e `'�sq-._____; ' ` County COUP] Bob Lanter Ex 2"' ecutive Director Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County DATE: February 4,2005 SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County to APPLY FOR and if granted, ACCEPT funding from the U. S Department of Labor to support employment in the petrochemical and manufacturing industries in Contra Costa County for up to $2,000,000 for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. (#29-195-0) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County to APPLY FOR and if granted, ACCEPT funding from the U. S Department of Labor to support employment in the petrochemical and manufacturing industries in Contra Costa County for up to $2,000,000 for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. (#29-195-0) FINANCIAL. IMPACT: If granted, County will receive up to $2,000,000 in Federal funding. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Services under this contract indirectly support the third community outcome established in the Children's Report Card: "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"by providing training to obtain and maintain non-subsidized employment. ]BACKGROUND If granted, funding will be used to support high wage/high growth employment in the petrochemical and manufacturing industries in Contra Costa County and contiguous region. Funds will be used to train workers for entry-level positions, upgrade training for existing workers, and encourage youth and non-traditional workers to enter manufacturing and petrochemical employment. The grant award will be for a two-year period. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: .X COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER r -2- SIGNATURE(Sc): ACTION OF B �C ON `L--- APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VO E 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 ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF JHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNT ADMINISTRATOR Contact: cc: EHSD(CONTRACTS UNIT)-EB - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY ,DEPUTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER CONTRACTOR TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: William Walker M.D. Health Service •:�• - Contra Services Director ; .� -" : By: Jacqueline Pigg, Contracts Administrator n': _` '� Costa DATE• February 9, 2005 -U� '• County ra--o '•i� SUBJECT: �3 Notice of Grant Award#28-653-2 from the California Wellness Foundation ' SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDF.D ACTION; Approve and authorize the Health Services Director or his designee(Wendel Brunner,M.D.),to accept on behalf of the County, Grant Award#28-653-2 from the California Wellness Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, for the Healthy Neighborhoods Project, for the period from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007. FISCAL,IMPACT; Acceptance of this Grant Award will result in $120,000 from the California Wellness Foundation. No County funds are required. B A(CKGROI TND/RE A SON(S)FOR RF(COMMF,ND A TION(S); The goal of this Project is to expand the Healthy Neighborhoods Project to provide education to low- income Contra Costa County communities with regard to environmental health issues including, but not limited to, establishing a Bay Point Latino Neighborhood Action Team to advocate for environmental health and justice concerns, conducting three (3)Environmental Justice Town Hall meetings in Bay Point and creating environmental justice framework and a comprehensive vision for future work on environmental health issues. Approval of Grant Award#28-653-2 will allow the County to expand the Healthy Neighborhoods Project to provide environmental health education to low-come residents,through December 31,2007. Three certified and sealed copies of the Board Order should be returned to the Contracts and Grants Unit. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: &--'-'RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD O D COMMITTEE ✓APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S).: ACTION OF BOARD N 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 ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF YHE BOARD OF Contact Person SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: Wendel Brunner, M.D. J California Wellness Foundation � ��-e_ EPUTY Health Services Dept . (Contracts) BY TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: William Walker,M.D., Health Services Director By: Jacqueline Pigg, Contracts Administrator olf ' Contra ..: o - Costa DATE: February 9, 2005 County SUBJECT: Approval of Standard Agreement#29-611-22 with the State Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development C.,5- SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, (Jeff Smith, M.D.),to execute on behalf of the County, Standard Agreement #29-611-22 (State #05-6002) with the State Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, to pay County in an amount not to exceed $154,845, for continuation of the Family Practice Residency Program,for the period from July 1,2005 through June 30, 2008. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Agreement will result in a total of$154,845, for the period from July 1,2005 through June 30, 2008. No County funds are required. BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): Since 1978, the Board of Supervisors has approved subsequent Agreements with the State to provide . funds for the County's Family Practice Residency Program. Approval of Standard Agreement#29-611-22 will extend the program through June 30,2008 and allow the Department to continue the maintenance of effort levels by training a total of three(3)family practice residents each Fiscal Year. Four certified and sealed copies of this Board Order should be returned to the Contracts and Grants Unit for submission to the State. CONTINUED N ATTACHMENT:' YES SIGNATURE: �, f COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S . ACTION OF BOARD N 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 ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact Person: Jeff smith M.D.D - CC: . (370 5113) ., BY DEPUTY Health Services (Contracts) State (OSHPD)