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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

MARCH 14, 2000


 


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

Inspirational Thought - " The mind has exactly the same power as the hands; not merely to grasp the world, but to change it." - Colin Wilson.  CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Page 4) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:

HA.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 4085 approving the Calculation of Performance Funding System for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2001, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 4085 approving the Calculation of Performance Funding System for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2001. (AYES: I, II, III and IV, Consumer Representative Julie Medina; NOES: None; ABSENT: V; ABSTAIN: None)

9:05 A.M.

PRESENTATIONS

Approved as listed except as noted below:
P.1 PRESENTATION proclaiming March 15, 2000, as "Women's Hall of Fame Day" in Contra Costa County in recognition of Women's History Month, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.

ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/102 proclaiming March 15, 2000, as "Women's Hall of Fame Day" in Contra Costa County in recognition of Women's History Month.

P.2 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/100 honoring Claude Van Marter, Assistant County Administrator, on his retirement and commending him for his 29 years of service with Contra Costa County.

9:20 A.M. SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:

 Approved as listed except as noted below:

 SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

SD.2 CONSIDER adopting Amendments to the Redevelopment Agency's FY 2000 budget for the North Richmond, Bay Point and Oakley Project Areas. (No General Funds) (Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director-Redevelopment)

SD.3 HEARING to consider establishing Underground Utility District No. 28, Parker Avenue, Rodeo area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/103 establishing Underground Utility District No. 28, Parker Avenue; DIRECTED the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of certain fees to the Community Development Department and the County Clerk;  and FIXED March 1, 2001, as the date onto which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground service, Rodeo area.

SD.4 HEARING to consider annexation to Flood Control District Drainage Area 1010 and adoption of annual benefit assessments, Danville area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/104 regarding annexation to Flood Control District Drainage Area 1010 and the levy of annual benefit assessments for financing Drainage and Flood Control services, Danville area.

SD.5 HEARING to consider annexation to Flood Control District Drainage Area 520 and adoption of annual benefit assessments, Oakley area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/105 regarding annexation to Flood Control District Drainage Area 520 and the levy of annual benefit assessments for financing Drainage and Flood Control services, Oakley area.

SD.6 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for MS 7-98; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution determining charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for  MS 7-98; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/106 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area.

SD.7 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for MS 4-99; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution determining charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Walnut Creek area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for  MS 4-99; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/107 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area.

SD.8 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for Subdivision 8163; TABULATE mailed-in ballots; DETERMINE whether a majority protest exists; and CONSIDER adoption of a resolution determining charges, confirming final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for Subdivision 8163; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/108 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area.

SD.9 HEARING on proposed Police Services Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6, related ordinance adoption and fixing of election thereof and formation of Zone 129, Subdivision 917630, Oakley area. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on proposed Police Services District Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/80 creating Zone 129, Subdivision 91-7630 and authorizing a special tax election; and ADOPTED Ordinance 2000-08 establishing fees for Zone 129, Subdivision 91-7630, Oakley area.

SD.10 HEARING to consider and adopt fees for property tax administration. (County Administrator)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/110 implementing property tax administrative charges for fiscal year  1999-2000.

SD.11 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance at 151 Flora Avenue, Walnut Creek, John V. Leland (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; CONSIDERED the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code 14.6), located at 151 Flora Avenue, Walnut Creek, John V. Leland (Owner); ADDED the costs of the abatement confirmation hearing thereto; CONFIRMED the report and DIRECTED it to be filed by the Clerk of the Board.

SD.12 HEARING to consider the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance at 1588 Vierra Avenue, Antioch, Mildred Reynolds (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; CONSIDERED the report by the County Abatement Officer on itemized costs for abatement of a public nuisance (C.C.C. Ordinance Code 14.6), located at 155 Viera Avenue, Antioch, Mildred Reynolds (Owner) ; ADDED the costs of the abatement confirmation hearing thereto; CONFIRMED the report and DIRECTED it to be filed by the Clerk of the Board.

SD.13 HEARING to consider the proposed execution and delivery of Lease Agreement in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 between Contra Costa County and Transocean Financing Corporation under which the County will refinance land, building and other improvements at 2047 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, and 1034 Oak Grove Road, Concord, finance the costs of improvement to 1034 Oak Grove for use as an adolescent crisis treatment facility, and pay related issuance expenses; CONSIDER approving Assignment of purchase option and Lease with purchase option for 2047 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord (CP00-28); and CONSIDER approving Assignment of purchase option and Lease with purchase option for 1034 Oak Grove Road, Concord, with Transocean Financing Corporation (CP00-29). (Laura Lockwood, Director, Capital Facilities and Debt Management)

CONTINUED to March 21, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., the hearing to consider the proposed execution and delivery of a Lease Agreement between Contra Costa County and ransocean Financing Corporation  regarding 2047 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, and 1034 Oak Grove Road, Concord.

SD.14 CONSIDER authorizing the Health Services Department to negotiate with American Medical Response (AMR) to achieve a subsidy reduction to be used for partial funding of a pilot paramedic program to serve El Cerrito and Kensington and to achieve subsidy reductions and/or payments to the County to support or partially support Countywide paramedic first responder services. (William B. Walker, M.D., Health Services Director)

AUTHORIZED the Health Services Department to negotiate with American Medical Response (AMR) to achieve a subsidy reduction to be used for partial funding of a pilot paramedic program to serve El Cerrito and Kensington and to achieve subsidy reductions and/or payments to the County to support or partially support Countywide paramedic first responder services. (AYES: I,II,IV and III; NOES: V; ABSENT: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE)

9:30 A.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:

Approved as listed except as noted below:

D.1 CONSIDER report from the County Administrator on possible efforts to consolidate the County's animal shelters. (Continued from January 25, 2000) (County Administrator)

ACCEPTED the report from the County Administrator on possible efforts to consolidate the County's animal shelters; APPROVED building a new Martinez shelter, sustained the present Pinole facility; DIRECTED the Animal Services' staff to continue discussions with the West County cities regarding a replacement of the Pinole shelter based on the types of services used most; DIRECTED staff, prior to budget discussions, to prepare a report for the Board's consideration including:  Identifying other regional options; the construction of satellite adoption centers; partnerships with cities that may have existing facilities and other agencies, including non-profits; and to prepare a complete financial analysis of the cost of construction, operation and supporting costs for the various requested options.

D.2 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to proceed with recommendations of the Technical Evaluation Committee and to execute contracts with the four highest qualified architectural design firms to proceed with visioning concepts for a new County Government Center. (Budgeted) (County Administrator)

11:00 A.M. D.3 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)

 No one appeared to speak at Public Comment.

D.4 HEARING on the appeal from an administrative decision regarding Subdivision 7693, Wingset Place, Alamo, by David and Krista Ciapponi and John and Maureen Yandell. (Continued from January 25, 2000) (Bob Drake, Community Development Department)

CONTINUED to April 18, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., the hearing on the appeal from an administrative decision regarding Subdivision 7693, Wingset Place, Alamo, by David and Krista Ciapponi and John and Maureen Yandell.

Closed Session

There were no Closed Session announcements.

1:00 P.M. DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:

D.5 HEARING on the appeal by Love-A-Child Ministries - Jerome Knott (Applicant), Edward and Mary Knott (Owners), from the decision of the East County Regional Planning Commission for a land use permit approval (County File #LP 97-2081). The proposed project includes legalizing an existing homeless shelter for approximately 62 residents and includes 13 cottages and a four bedroom house. The request also includes a three bedroom modular house for the manager's residence. The applicant plans to expand the shelter by adding two residential units, converting one cottage to a day care center, construction of additional classroom space, a dining hall and a commercial kitchen, Bay Point area. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Department)

CONTINUED to May 16, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., the hearing on the appeal by LOVE-A-CHILD MINISTRIES – Jerome Knott (Applicant), Edward and Mary Knott (Owners), from the decision of the East County Regional Planning Commission for a land use permit approval (County File #LP 97-2081), Bay Point area.

 

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).

Consent Items of Board Members

C.1 REAPPOINT Marilyn Smith to an Alternate District II Seat on the Mobile Home Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.2 ACCEPT resignation of Mariam Munshi from a District II Seat on the Countywide Youth Commission and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.3 ACCEPT the resignation of Eva Schaffer as District III Representative to the Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.
 


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 03-20-2000 9:00 A.M. See above

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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.

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD

BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107 AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

651 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA,

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000, 9:30 A.M. AND THEREAFTER

DURING THIS REGULAR MARCH 14, 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. Moles, et al., C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. C99-01268

2. Janet Sellers v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. WCK 24497

3. Roger Lewis v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. WCK 0027804/5/6/7

 4. Dorothea Cartwright v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. WCK 43436C. LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Sharon Renae Ruth
Agency Claimed Against: Contra Costa County