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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2000

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

Inspirational Thought - "If you want to test your memory try remembering what you were worrying about one year ago today." - Joseph Cossman

CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Page 4) - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.

Approved as listed.

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:

HA1 ADOPT Resolution No. 4087 approving collection loss write-off in the amount of $17,312.16 for the quarter ending December 31, 1999, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.

9:05 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 approving and authorizing the Deputy Director - Redevelopment to execute an Amendment to Lease with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District for a portion of the former Southern Pacific Right-of-Way, Pleasant Hill BART Station area. (Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director-Redevelopment)

SD.3 HEARING on annual landscaping charges for Subdivision 8104; 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, Danville area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on the annual landscaping charges for Subdivision 8104 and annexation to County Service Area LL-2; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/50 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Danville area.

SD.4 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for Subdivision 8016; 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 8016 and annexation to County Service Area L-100; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/51 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Alamo area.

SD.5 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for MS 15-96; 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, Knightsen area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for MS 15-96 and annexation to County Service Area L-100; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/52 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Knightsen area.

SD.6 HEARING on annual street lighting charges for LUP 2004-99; 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, Bay Point area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

CLOSED the public hearing on the annual street lighting charges for LUP 2004-99 and annexation to County Service Area L-100; TABULATED the mailed-in ballots; DETERMINED no majority protest exists; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/53 determining charges, confirming the final report, approving annexation and levying charges on the tax roll, Bay Point area.

SD.7 HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to acquire by eminent domain real property in connection with the Sandmound Boulevard Extension Project, Oakley area. (Mike Walford, Public Works Director)

ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/54, a Resolution of Necessity to acquire by eminent domain real property in connection with the Sandmound Boulevard Extension Project, Oakley area.

SD.8 HEARING on proposed Police Services District Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6, related ordinance adoption and fixing of election thereof and formation of Zone Subdivision, Danville/Tassajara 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. 2000/39 creating Zone 2201, Subdivision 8002 and authorizing a special tax election; and ADOPTED Ordinance 2000-02 establishing fees for Zone 2201, Danville/Tassajara area.

SD.9 CONSIDER receiving the report of the Auditor-Controller of the property tax costs of the Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor and Assessment Appeals Board for the 1998-99 fiscal year, and FIX March 14, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. for hearing to consider and adopt findings of property tax cost. (Anthony Enea, Senior Deputy County Administrator)

SD.10 HEARING on the appeal of Harry Parks, Jr., Shiloh Resources Ministries, Inc., from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring the substandard structure, with junkyard conditions, in violation of Sections 712-4.002, U.C.H. 1001; 88 - 4.206; 84 - 68, and 1404 of the Contra Costa County Ordinance Code, and declaring said violations a public nuisance on property located at 2424 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek area. (Larry Byers, Building Inspection Department)

CONTINUED to April 11, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., the hearing on the appeal of
Harry Parks, Jr., Shiloh Resources Ministries, Inc., from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring the substandard structure, with junkyard conditions, in violation of Sections 712-4.002, U.C.H. 1001; 88-4.206; 84-68, and 1404 of the County Ordinance Code, and declaring said violations a public nuisance on property located at 2424 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek area.

SD.11 CONSIDER report by County Administrator on status of Census 2000 efforts in the County; and CONSIDER adopting a resolution for state funding. (John Gregory, Deputy County Administrator)

ACCEPTED the report by the County Administrator on the status of Census 2000 efforts in the County; and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2000/55 for state funding. (AYES: I,II,III and IV; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: V; ABSTAIN: NONE)

SD.12 CONSIDER the report from Supervisor DeSaulnier and the County Administrator on the Concord Naval Weapons Station and CONSIDER authorizing the County Administrator to enter into negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the future uses of the Concord Naval Weapons Station.

ACCEPTED the report from Supervisor DeSaulnier and the County Administrator on the Concord Naval Weapons Station and AUTHORIZED the County Administrator to enter into negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the future use of the Concord Naval Weapons Station.

10:15 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 the report from the Arthur D. Little Company on the implementation by Tosco-Avon of the recommendations made following the explosion and fire in 1999. (William B. Walker, M.D., Health Services Director)

ACCEPTED the report from A.D. Little, "Follow-up Safety Evaluation of the Tosco Avon Refinery in Martinez, California"; DIRECTED the Health Services Director to prepare a report for consideration by the Board of Supervisors in 60 days on issues raised by Board members today including: A detailed plan of the follow-up; retaining A.D. Little to assist in that review; suggestions for better full facility audits; a pro-active role within the Industrial Safety Ordinance; having County staff, A.D. Little and Tosco  identify indicators to reveal whether organization changes are being made;  measurement of behavior changes, including surprise inspections; timeframes for the follow-up audit; and the issues of near misses and staffing.

D.2 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)

The following people presented testimony:

 Nick Rossi, 1380 Galaxy Way, Concord, representing Hofmann Land Development Company, commented on Subdivision Maps #7687 and #8143;
Toxie H. Myers, Jr., 2567 Henry Avenue, Pinole, commented on alleged hazardous material.

11:00 A.M.
D.3 HEARING on the appeal of Karl Boeger (Appellant) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 711 Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point area. (C.C.C. Ordinance Section 14-6.428) (Continued from November 2, 1999) (Mike Molinari, Building Inspection Department)

CONTINUED to August 8, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., the hearing on the appeal of Karl Boeger (Appellant) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 711 Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point. (C.C.C. Ordinance Section 14-6.428). (AYES: I,II,IV and V; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: NONE; ABSTAIN: III)

D.4 HEARING on the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the request by Construction Logistics (Applicant and Owner) to rezone a 70.6 acre property from Heavy Agriculture (A-3) to Planned Unit District (P-1) and for approval of an associated Preliminary Development Plan (RZ 98-30540); and to approve the final development plan (DP 98-3016) to allow seven single-family residential lots (minimum parcel size 10 acres) within an existing 70.6 acre property that currently consists of five parcels. Vineyards are to be established on the 10 acre residential lots, Knightsen area. (Continued from January 25, 2000 - D.7) (Dennis Barry, Community Development Department)

CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on the request by Construction Logistics (Applicant and Owner) to rezone a 70.6 acre property from Heavy Agriculture (A-3) to Planned Unit District (P-1), Knightsen area; APPROVED the Preliminary Development Plan (RZ 98-3054) and the Final Development Plan (DP 98-3016) with the modified conditions of approval; APPROVED the findings contained in the County Planning Commission Resolution #30-1999; INTRODUCED Ordinance 2000-07, giving effect  to the rezoning, Waived reading, and Set March 7, 2000, for Adoption of same; ACCEPTED the Negative Declaration as being adequate for purposes of compliance with CEQA; and DIRECTED staff to file the Notice of Determination with the County Clerk. (AYES: I,II,IV and V; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: NONE; ABSTAIN: III)

D.5 CONSIDER requests from the Board of Supervisors members during the Transportation Workshop held on January 18, 2000. (Steve Goetz, Community Development Department)

AUTHORIZED Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign letters of appreciation for participating panelists at the January 18, 2000, transportation workshop;
REVIEWED the responses to the Board’s inquiries provided in the Supplemental Report; and DIRECTED that on February 15, 2000, the Community Development Department staff prepare a report for consideration by the Board of Supervisors on the proposed transportation principles including:  The efficient movement of goods and people; the mobility of residents who do not have an automobile; long-term protection of open space, appropriate infill, economic revitalization and development, and affordable housing; the development and maintenance of a public transit system including school buses, ferries and rail; the promotion of good health (such as air quality); support for the welfare-to-work goals; prioritization based on performance standard and observed results; and return-to-source funds for existing infrastructure and a percentage for public transit.

Closed Session

There were no Closed Session announcements.

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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL NOT MEET ON

FEBRUARY 22 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000.

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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).

Consent Items of Board Members

C.1 REAPPOINT Joseph L. Surges and Steven Loveseth to Regular Seats on the Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 5 Citizens Advisory Committee and APPOINT April Zachary and Bill Bryson to Regular Seats on the Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 5 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.2 ADOPT a resolution honoring Nancy Hobert for her years of service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.3 REFER the Measure C-88 Action Plan Updates to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.4 ADOPT a resolution declaring February 2000 as Black History Month in Contra Costa County and February 8, 2000 as Black Families Association of Central Contra Costa County Day in Honor of the Organization's 13th Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.

C.5 APPOINT Marena Brown as the incorporated City of Richmond North Richmond representative and APPOINT Kenneth Nelson and Nang Boonpeng as unincorporated North Richmond representatives to the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

Ordinances

C.6 Adopt Ordinance 2000-01, introduced January 18, 2000, requiring permits for group use of County parks.

Appropriation Adjustments

C.7 Health Services, (all budget units): AUTHORIZE the transfer of appropriations between Health Services budget units to adjust for projected expenditures; additions of $9,084,736 in revenues and associated appropriations in General Fund budget units, $11,468,098 in Enterprise Fund I - Hospital, $13,887,200 in Enterprise Fund I - Fixed Assets, and $1,289,824 in enterprise Fund II - CCHP.

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)

Family and Human Services Committee 02-14-2000 10:00 A.M. See above
Internal Operations Committee 02-14-2000 9:00 A.M. See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee 02-14-2000 1:00 P.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.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL NOT MEET ON

FEBRUARY 22 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000.

SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES AND

AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD

BOARD OF CHAMBERS AND ROOM 105, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000, 11:00 A.M. AND THEREAFTER

DURING THIS REGULAR FEBRUARY 8, 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.