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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Supervisors J. Gioia, G. B. Uilkema, D. Gerber, M. DeSaulnier, and J. Canciamilla
Clerk of the Board, Phil Batchelor (925 335-1900)

A G E N D A
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 10, 2000

9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.

Inspirational Thought - "Character is much easier kept than recovered." - Unknown

CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Page 3) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.

Approved as listed.

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:
HA.1 APPROVE the revised Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, as recommended by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Approved as listed.

9:00 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:

SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

SD.2 HEARING on annual landscaping charges for Subdivision 8002; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution determining charges, confirming Final Engineer's Report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Danville area. (Continued from July 11, 2000) (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on annual landscaping charges for Subdivision 8002; TABULATED mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED that no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/476 determining charges, confirming Final Engineer's Report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Danville area.

 SD.3 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for MS 6-99; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and consider adoption of a resolution determining charges, and confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Walnut Creek area. (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on annual street lighting charges for MS 6-99;  TABULATED mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED that no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/477 determining charges, and confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Walnut Creek area.

 SD.4 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for LUP 2055-99; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and consider adoption of a resolution determining charges, and confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Concord area. (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on annual street lighting charges for LUP 2055-99; TABULATED mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED that  no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/478 determining charges, and confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Concord area.

 SD.5 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for LUP 2061-95; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and consider adoption of a resolution determining charges, and confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area. (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on annual street lighting charges for  LUP 2061-95; TABULATED mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED that  no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/479 determining charges, and confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area.

 SD.6 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance at 41 S. Bella Monte Ave, Bay Point, Toeleiu Fue (Owner), and to consider the assessment of costs against said property. (C.C.C. Ordinance Code Section 14-6.428) (Mickie Perez, Building Inspection Department)

CLOSED the public hearing; HEARD and CONSIDERED the itemized costs for the abatement of a public nuisance at 41 S. Bella Monte Ave., Bay Point, Toeleiu Fue (Owner); ADDED the assessment of costs of the abatement; and CONFIRMED the report, and DIRECTED that it be filed by the Clerk of the Board.

 SD.7 HEARING on the appeal of Paul Guerrieri (Owner), from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring the unsafe (hazardous) building and unsupported vertical cut is in violation of CCC Ord 74-1.002 and UBC 102, and CCC Ord 716-4.204; and declaring said violation a public nuisance, on property located at 713 Winslow Street, Crockett. (Mickie Perez, Building Inspection Department)

CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal of Paul Guerrieri (Owner), from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring the unsafe (hazardous) building and unsupported vertical cut a public nuisance on property located at 713 Winslow Street, Crockett; AFFIRMED the determinations of the County Abatement Office; and DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to proceed and perform the work of the abatement after 30 days if the work is not completed.

SD.8 HEARING on abandoned vehicle abatement appeal of Clifford E. Pace (Tenant), 1833 Giaramita St., North Richmond. (Clyde Smith, Vehicle Abatement Officer, Sheriff's Department Field Operations)

CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal; AUTHORIZED the Sheriff to proceed with the abatement of the inoperable vehicles and/or parts on property located at 1833 Giaramita Street, North Richmond, Clifford Pace (Tenant), following a stay of two months.

SD.9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a Cost Allocation Agreement for the pedestrian over-crossing at Treat Blvd. and Oak Road with Pera Urban West and Leisure Sports, Inc., Pleasant Hill BART Station Area. (Jim Kennedy, Director-Redevelopment)

Closed Session

There were no Closed Session announcements.

 DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:  D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)

The following people appeared to speak on Subdivision 7693, Wingset Place, Alamo, regarding the Conditions of Approval: Robert McAdam, Alamo; Rena Rickles, Esq., 1970 Broadway, Ste 1200, Oakland; Roger Smith, Alamo Improvement Association,  85 High Eagle Road, Alamo.

D.2 CONSIDER report of the Community Development Director regarding compliance of Shapell Industries of Northern California with the Dougherty Valley Affordable Housing Program, and CONSIDER action to be taken on the request of Shapell Industries to amend the Dougherty Valley Affordable Housing Program for the Shapell portion of the program. (Jim Kennedy, Director-Redevelopment)

CONSIDERED the report of the Community Development Director regarding the compliance of Shapell Industries of Northern California with the Dougherty Valley Affordable Housing Program; and DIRECTED the Community Development Department staff to return to the Board with a further report in 60 days on related issues including: The Ecumenical Housing Memorandum of Understanding; 30 year terms of commitment for rentals and documentation thereof; policies re: rent terms and monthly rents as presented in alternatives A, B & C today; disclosure of the program to homebuyers re: the mixed income nature and the location within the development; the Board addressing rental units collectively, as opposed to individually; assurances that sufficient affordable housing units will be built even if subsequent traffic studies determine the total units must be reduced;  and the documentation on the program for low and very low affordable housing.

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Adjourn to Site Visit with County Counsel, Community Development and Building Inspection
October 10, 2000, 11:00 a.m.
Stone Valley Oaks Development
Alamo
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CONSENT ITEMS

(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public).

C.1 DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action continued by the Board on September 26, 2000 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.

C.2 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County.

C.3 DETERMINE that there is a need to continue with the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 1999 based on the increasing/epidemic number of AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C cases among injection drug users in Contra Costa County.

C.4 APPOINT Ron Lopez as the District I representative to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's Fire Advisory Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.5 REAPPOINT Dr. John Tysell to the District I seat and APPOINT Jim Beaver to the District I Alternate seat on the Emergency Medical Care Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.6 CONSIDER rescinding the Board of Supervisors' action of May 23, 2000, which approved amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement of the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC), and CONSIDER authorizing the Chair to sign a letter informing WCCTAC that the approval has been rescinded, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
 
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency.  Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.

All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.

Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto.  After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board.

Requests for reconsideration of a land use (planning) decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was not before the Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.

The County will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals planning to attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at (925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915.  An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, Room 106.

Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board.  Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make the necessary arrangements.

Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board Agenda.  Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.

Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900.  The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County?s Internet Web Page: WWW.CO.CONTRA-COSTA.CA.US.

The Closed Session agenda is available each week upon request from the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, California, and may also be viewed on the County?s Web Page.

The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors J. Canciamilla and J. Gioia) - meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Finance Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and J. Canciamilla) - meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors G. B. Uilkema and M. DeSaulnier) - meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors J. Gioia and G. B. Uilkema) - meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 P.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

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ADJOURNMENT:  The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted:  (See above for time and place of meetings)
Finance Committee 10-16-2000 9:00 A.M. See above
           Transportation,Water &
           Infrastructure Committee 10-16-2000 1:00 P.M. See above
                                                                                        Room 108
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 PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.

AGENDA DEADLINE:  Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.

 
SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107 AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
651 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2000, 9:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER
DURING THIS REGULAR OCTOBER 10, 2000 MEETING

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

    1.   Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito and Keith Fleming.
       Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assoc., Local No. 1; AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses
          Assoc.(CNA); Social Services Union SEIU Local #535; C.C.C. Appraiser’s Assn.; District Attorneys Investigators Assoc.; Deputy Sheriffs
         Assn. (DSA); United Prof. Firefighters, Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Organization of Contra Costa; Western Council of Engineers; United
         Chief Officers Association (UCOA); SEIU Health Care Workers Local No. 250 and Oakley-Knightsen Firefighters’ Association.
2.   Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito, and Phil Batchelor.
       Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management employees (Exh. A., Resol. No. 96/488), unrepresented nursing classification
       employees and all other unrepresented agency employees.
B. EXISTING LITIGATION-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. (LITIGATION HAS BEEN    FORMALLY INITIATED. Gov. Code, § 54956.9(A).) Cases:        1.  Contra Costa County v. Hallissy, et al., C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C99-00298.
        2. Contra Costa County v. The SASSI Institute, et al., U.S.D.C. North Dist. No. 99 4670 CAL