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9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 105.

CLOSED SESSION: DECLARED by unanimous vote, the Board's intent to APPROVE hiring on January 23, 2001, John R. Sweeten as Contra Costa County Administrator.

9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.

DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:

Road and Transportation

C.1 ROAD CLOSURE: GRANT permission to completely close all of Parker Avenue on March 10, 2001, for the period of 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of the Annual Rodeo Baseball Association Opening Day Parade, Rodeo area.

C.2 APPROVE rental agreements and assignment agreements between Contra Costa County and various residential properties in connection with the State Route 4 East Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road Widening Project, Pittsburg area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority) [CDD-CP#00-85]

C.3 TERMINATE portions of an Offer of Dedication of a Drainage Easement from Tract 2627 (75M36) and DETERMINE that the activity is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of CEQA Guidelines, Alamo area. (Applicant) [CDD-CP#00-98]

C.4 APPROVE the 2001 Overlays-State and Federal Funded Project and DETERMINE that the project is a CEQA Class 1c Categorical Exemption, various County areas. (State overlay portion: 90% California Assembly Bill 2928, 10% Measure C; Federal overlay portion: 88.5% TEA21-Rehabilitation & Maintenance Program, 11.5% Measure C) [CDD-CP #00-101]

Engineering Services

C.5 MS 07-98: AUTHORIZE Acceptance of Instrument for Grant Deed of Development Rights for subdivision being developed by The Stringer Company, Inc., Alamo area.

C.6 MS 07-98: APPROVE the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed by The Stringer Company, Inc., Alamo area.

C.7 MS 07-98: APPROVE the Deferred Improvement Agreement along Danville Boulevard for subdivision being developed by The Stringer Company, Inc., Alamo area.

C.8 SUB 8029: ACCEPT the Completion of Improvements for subdivision being developed by Sherman Ranch, LLC, Alamo area.

Special Districts & County Airports

C.9 DECLARE the Board's intent to acquire the Praxis property located along Waterfront Road and the Walnut Creek channel as required mitigation for various Flood Control District projects and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District to proceed with the acquisition process and environmental assessment, and prepare agreements with the East Bay Regional Park District, the Muir Heritage Land Trust, and the Trust for Public Land as part of the acquisition process, to return to the Board for approval upon completion of the related documents and assessments, Martinez area.

Statutory Actions - None

Claims, Collections & Litigation

C.10 DENY claims of AMCO Insurance Company; D.P. Borges; N. Chimara; R. Douglas; J.C. Fagan; A. Galica; D. Garrett, Individually, and as guardian for the minor children S. Garrett, A. Garrett, K. Garrett, and J. Garrett; T. Mahaney; R. McConahey; A.M. Prows; T. Spencer; and Amended Claim of E.B. Williams.

Hearing Dates - None

Honors & Proclamations

C.11 ADOPT resolution honoring Phyllis Peterson, retiring Clayton City Council member for her contributions to education and her service to the community.

C.12 ADOPT resolution honoring Ann Denny as Lafayette Businessperson of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

Ordinances - None

Appointments & Resignations

C.13 REAPPOINT Thomas D. Brumleve and Arthur O. Jensen, and APPOINT Dwight Meadows to the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

C.14 APPOINT Ken Graunstadt to a regular member seat on the East Diablo Fire Protection District Advisory Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.

Appropriation Adjustments - 1998 - 1999 FY

C.15 Library (0621): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $4,140 from November 2000 library donations and APPROPRIATE for library materials and services.

C.16 Employment and Human Services-Children and Family Services (0502): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $758,492 from the California Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for staff time related to utilization of the Child Welfare Services Case Management system (CWS/CMS) for FY 2000-2001.

C.17 Employment and Human Services-Children and Family Services (0502): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $149,812 from the California Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for post-adoption services for FY 2000-2001.

C.18 Employment and Human Services-Children and Family Services (0502): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $146,309 from the California Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for the purchase, operation and maintenance of Live Scan equipment used to perform background checks prior to foster care placement for FY 2000-2001.

C.19 Employment and Human Services-Workforce Investment Board (0583): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment Training Administration H-1B Technical Skill training Grant and APPROPRIATE for job training services to eligible participants in the nursing field for FY 2000-2001.

C.20 Employment and Human Services-Children and Family Services (0502): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $18,056 from the California Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for Community Based Family Resource and support Programs for FY 2000-2001.

C.21 Employment and Human Services-Workforce Services (0504): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $815,251 from the California Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for CalWORKs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services programs for FY 2000-2001.

C.22 Employment and Human Services-Workforce Services (0504): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $162,790 from the California Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for Welfare to Work programs FY 2001-2001.

Personnel Actions

C.23 ADD eight Clerk-Experienced Level positions in the Employment and Human Services Department. (80% State/Federal, 20% County)

C.24 ADD 14 Medi-Cal Program Assistant positions; and CANCEL effective June 21, 2001, 14 Eligibility Worker positions in the Employment and Human Services Department. (State/Federal Funds)

C.25 ADOPT the Memorandum of Understanding between Contra Costa County and the District Attorney Investigators' Association, implementing negotiated wage agreements and other economic terms and conditions of employment beginning October 1, 1998 through September 30, 2001. In the opinion of the County Administrator, salary and benefit increases resulting from this action will have no material financial impact on the funding status of the County Employees' Retirement System

Grants & Contracts

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies
for receipt of funds and/or services:

C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director to resubmit a $1.5 million federal grant application for North Richmond transportation improvements and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director to contact congressional delegates to seek their help in obtaining the funds. (No General Fund Match)

C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract in the amount of $70,000 with the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways for the removal of targeted derelict vessels in the waters of Contra Costa County through June 30, 2003; and AUTHORIZE the County Purchasing Agent to be the primary agent to seek competitive bids and enter into contracts for required services. (10% County Match)

C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to submit a proposal to the Contra Costa Community Development Department for $40,000 to continue supporting services at the Bay Point Works Community Career Center. (No County Match)

CORRECTED TO READ:  APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Service Integration Program Manager, or designee, to submit a proposal to the Contra Costa Community Development Department for $40,000 to continue supporting services at the Bay Point Works Community Career Center.

C.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to submit a proposal to the Contra Costa Community Development Department for $15,000 to continue supporting a Substance Abuse/Mental Health component of the Service Integration Program. (No County Match)

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following parties as
noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:

C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with HWW Inc., (dba Ad Club Advertising Services) in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide advertising services for recruitment of new employees for the Health Services Department for the period from January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. (Budgeted)

C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an interagency agreement with the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Authority that outlines the respective responsibilities and obligations of the County and the Authority regarding the IHSS Program and provides for the budget of the Authority for the 2000-2001 fiscal year.

C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Change Order No. 11 to the construction contract dated August 26, 1999 with JW & Sons to increase the payment limit by $92,565 to a new payment limit of $6,732,775 to provide for the installation of a telecommunications system for the new Clinical and Public Health Laboratory, Martinez. (Bond Funds)

C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute contracts with the following agencies for the Dispute Resolution Program for calendar year 2001. (No County Funds)
 

C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director to execute a contract amendment with Eva Garcia to increase the payment limit by $1,456 to a new payment limit of $38,150 to continue as Project Manager of the Service Integration Program's Bay Point Works Neighborhood Employment Program through June 30, 2001. (Foundation Funding)

C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with FamiliesFirst, Inc., increasing the payment limit by $170,000 to a new payment limit of $420,000 for parent aide services through June 30, 2001. (Budgeted)

C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Family Stress Center, increasing the payment limit by $73,000 to a new payment limit of $543,000 for parent aide services through June 30, 2001. (Budgeted)

C.37 AWARD construction contract for parking lot improvements, 1215 Main Street, Martinez, to the lowest responsible bidder (W. R. Forde Associates), who has been found to have met the requirements of the County's Outreach Program. (Budgeted)

C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Community Services and Development in the amount of $135,939 for one quarter of the Program Year 2001 funding to provide food, shelter, and employment services for poor families through December 31, 2001. (No County Match)

C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment with Phillip John Batchelor for consultant administrative services. The agreement would have no material financial impact on the funding status of the County Employees' Retirement System.

C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with First Baptist Church of Pittsburg in the amount of $1,603,715 to provide childcare and family development services for low-income families.

CORRECTED TO READ:  APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with First Baptist Church of Pittsburg, in the amount of $1,603,715 to provide childcare and family development services for low-income families through December 31, 2001.

C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Delta Personnel Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000, to provide security guard services at Los Medanos Community Hospital, through December 31, 2001. (Enterprise I)

CORRECTED TO READ:  APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Delta Personnel Services, Inc., (dba Guardian Security Agency), in an amount not to exceed $75,000, to provide security guard services at Los Medanos Community Hospital, through December 31, 2001.

C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Michael J. Van Duren, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $68,336, to provide professional obstetric and gynecology services at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, through December 31, 2003. (Patient Fees/Third Party Revenues)

C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Rubicon Programs, Inc., (dba Rubicon HomeCare Consortium) to increase the payment limit by $10,000 to a new payment limit of $110,000 to provide additional in-home health care services for AIDS patients through June 30, 2001. (State/Federal)

C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ryno Technology, Inc., increasing the payment limit by $304,500 to a new payment limit of $504,500 and extending the contract termination date from December 31, 2000 to June 30, 2001. (80% State/Federal, 20% County)

C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Assignment Ready, Inc., (dba Healthcare Financial Staffing) in an amount not to exceed $55,000 to provide temporary medical records technicians for the Contra Costa Health Plan through August 31, 2001. (Health Plan Member Premiums)

DELETED FROM CONSIDERATION:  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Assignment Ready, Inc., (dba Health Care Financial Staffing), in an amount not to exceed $55,000 to provide a limit of $504,500 and extending the contract termination date from December 31, 2000 to June 30, 2001.

C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Medi-Quest Staffing Service in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to provide temporary medical records technicians for the Contra Costa Health Plan through August 31, 2001. (Health Plan Member Premiums)

DELETED FROM CONSIDERATION:  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Medi-Quest Staffing Services in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to provide temporary medical records technicians for the Contra Costa Health Plan through August 31, 2001.

Leases

C.47 AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of supervisors to EXECUTE and Estoppel, Consent, subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement with CNL Commercial Finance, Inc., for the premises at 2450 Stanwell Drive, Suites 260 & 270. Concord. (No Financial Impact)

Other Actions

C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute an agreement with William H. Moran Construction to surrender the premises at 2099B Arnold Industrial Way, Concord to allow the County to commence tenant improvements for the Sheriff-Coroner's evidence warehouse.

C.49 ACCEPT the County Librarian's status report on the Wilruss Children's Library Trust.

C.50 ADOPT the findings for the denial of Land Use Permit #LP992082, which would have allowed a pet boarding facility at 8325 Marsh Creek Road in the Clayton area.

CORRECTED TO READ:  ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/5, the findings for the denial of a land use permit (LP 99-2082) (L'Amoreaux, Applicants) for a pet boarding facility located at 8325 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton.

C.51 ACKNOWLEDGE the receipt of the Treasurer's Reconciliation Reports, as of October 31 and November 30, 2000, as requested by the 1992 Audit Management Letter of December 30, 1992 from KPMG Peat Marwick.

C.52 ACCEPT the El Sobrante Valley Parks Study, as recommended by the Community Development Director and APPROVE recommendations contained therein.

C.53 APPROVE amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority.

Redevelopment Agency

C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract amendment with Ove Arup & Partners to increase the payment limit by $10,000 to a new payment limit of $70,000 for completion of a community design program for the Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing program for the Pleasant Hill BART Station Redevelopment Project Area. (No General Funds)

Correspondence - None

Consent Items of Board Members - None

Information Items - None
 
 

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.

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The Family and Human Services Committee  - (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and F.D. Glover)- to be determined

The Finance Committee  - (Supervisors D. Gerber and F.D. Glover) - to be determined

The Internal Operations Committee  - (Supervisors J. Gioia and M. DeSaulnier) - to be determined

The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee  - (Supervisors J. Gioia and D. Gerber) - to be determined
 
 

ADJOURNMENT:  The Board adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meeting(s) as noted:  (See above for time and place of meetings)

Finance Committee                                        1-15-01                      9:00 A.M.                See above
Family and Human Services Committee      1-22-01                    10:00 A.M.                 See above
Internal Operations Committee                    1-22-01                     9:00 A.M.                  See above
 
 

 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, Victor Westman, and Phil Batchelor.
    Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management employees   (Resol.
    No. 2000/372 including its Exhibits), unrepresented nursing classification employees
    and all other unrepresented agency employees.

B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

 1. Title: County Administrator

C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
     PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (B) OF SECTION 54956.9 POTENTIAL CASES:

 1. § 54956.9(b)(1)&(3)(A)-Two

D. EXISTING LITIGATION-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. (LITIGATION HAS BEEN FORMALLY INITIATED.
   Gov. Code, § 54956.9(A).) Cases:

 1. Donna Johnson vs. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. WCK 0038550

 2. Jeannie Maricich-Ziegler vs. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. WCK 0045630