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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Supervisors J. Gioia, G. B. Uilkema, D. Gerber, M. DeSaulnier, and F. D. Glover

Clerk of the Board, John Sweeten (925 335-1900)

A G E N D A

TUESDAY

July 24, 2001

 

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

The Board voted, with all Supervisors present, to defend the case in the matter of San Francisco BayKeeper v. California State Water Resources Control Board, et al.; Contra Costa Clean Water Program, et. al. (AYES: I, IV, V and II; NOES: III; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None)

9:45 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.

Inspirational Thought - "There is no darkness but ignorance." ~Shakespeare

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

Approved as listed except as noted: C.18, C.23, C.84, C.94

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:

HA.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 5009 approving Collection loss write-off in the amount of $9,685 for the quarter ending June 30, 2001.

Approved as listed.

9:50 A.M.

PRESENTATIONS

Approved as listed.

P.1 PRESENTATION of County Service Award to Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director, for 30 years of service in the Public Works Department. (Supervisor Uilkema, Chair)

P.2 PRESENTATION of Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Annual Report by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board. (Tom Aswad, Chair, Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board)

10:15 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 CONSIDER accepting a donation from the Mirant Corporation of $2 million ($400,000 annually for five years) to be used to improve library service in East County, and requesting the County Librarian to work with the East Region Library Board to develop a plan of service utilizing this donation. (Anne Cain, County Librarian)

SD.3 HEARING to adopt Resolution No. 2001/315 to amend the Itemized Professional and Service Rates for Contra Costa County Health Services Substance Abuse Driving Under the Influence Program, effective August 1, 2001. (Chuck Deutschman, Health Services)

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

D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) The following person presented testimony:

Charles Pringle, 1179 N. Denair, Turlock, regarding difficulties in obtaining rezoning required to complete subdivision.

D.2 CONSIDER authorizing the Health Services Director to transfer a maximum of $10,000,000 to the State of California as authorized under SB 1255, to be utilized by the State to provide funds to disproportionate share hospitals, including the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director)

D.3 CONSIDER accepting the staff report on the work of the Contra Costa County Long Term Care Integrated Pilot Project, approving the recommendations and objectives for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 outlined in the report and acknowledging the extensive input from staff, consumers, and public to develop this report. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director and John Cullen, Employment and Human Services Director)

D.4 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2001/314 to approve the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA) Plan (Proposition 36), completed pursuant to Section 9515, Title 9, California Code of Regulations by Contra Costa Health Services and to authorize the Health Services Director to negotiate with the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) and approve any subsequent nonmaterial changes to the County plan as required by ADP. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director)

ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/314 to approve the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act Plan (Proposition 36) by Contra Costa Health Services and authorize the Health Services Director to negotiate with the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) and approve any subsequent nonmaterial changes to the County plan as required by ADP; and DIRECTED Health Services to submit an update report to the Family and Human Services Committee in six months.

D.5 CONSIDER accepting progress report on the Senior Peer Counseling Program. (Kathy Radke, Mental Health Department)

Closed Session

1:00 P.M.

D.6 HEARING on an appeal filed by Michael Bauman, (Permittee and Owner) Bauman Landscape, from the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s decision to revoke administrative permit #NR950020 for a contractor yard. The subject is located at the northwest corner of Brookside Drive and Third Street (115 Brookside Drive), North Richmond area. (To be continued to September 11, 2001, 11:00 a.m.)(Maureen Toms, Community Development Department)

CONTINUED to September 11, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. the hearing on an appeal filed by Michael Bauman, (Permittee and Owner) Bauman Landscape, from the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s decision to revoke administrative permit #NR950020 for a contractor yard. The subject is located at the northwest corner of Brookside Drive and Third Street (115 Brookside Drive), North Richmond area. (AYES: I, IV, V and II; NOES: None; ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None)

1:15 P.M.

D.7 CONSIDER application to rezone a 10,890 sq. ft. parcel located in the unincorporated area of Martinez, from multi-family residential district (M-29) to general commercial district (C) File #RZ01-3100, Elaine B. Florance (Applicant and Owner) as recommended by the County Planning Commission. (Dennis Barry, Community Development Director)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to approve the rezoning of a parcel located in the unincorporated area of Martinez (Elaine B. Florance, Owner and Applicant) from Multi-Family Residential (M-29) to General Commercial District (CO); ADOPTED the findings of the County Planning Commission as contained in the Commission's Resolution No. 11-2001 as the basis for the Board's action; FOUND the Negative Declaration prepared for the project to be adequate for the purposes of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and ADOPTED said Negative Declaration; INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 2001-16 giving effect to the rezoning, WAIVED the reading and SET August 14, 2001 for adoption. (AYES: III, IV, V and II; NOES: None; ABSENT: I; ABSTAIN: None)

1:30 P.M.

D.8 HEARING on an appeal by the City of Oakley and Oakley-Knightsen Fire District from the decision of the East County Regional Planning Commission approving the request of Shea Homes (Applicant), and National Investors Financial, Inc. (Owner through Court trustees), modifications of the final development plan and subdivision layout of the Cypress Lakes Subdivision, including condition 47 to allow for the use of Deep Dynamic Compaction for levee construction. This project allows for the establishment of up to 1,330 residential units, a school, parks, daycare facility, lakes, golf course, clubhouse, fire station, riverboat storage area, pedestrian and bicycle trails, and other amenities. (2918-RZ, FDP3032-90 and SD 7562).

CONTINUED to August 14, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. the hearing on an appeal by the City of Oakley and Oakley-Knightsen Firefighters' Association from the decision of the East County Regional Planning Commission approving the request of Shea Homes (Applicant), and National Investors Financial, Inc. (Owner through Court trustees), modifications of the final development plan and subdivision layout of the Cypress Lakes Subdivision, Oakley area. (County Files 2918-RZ, FDP3032-90 and SD 7562)

2:30 P.M.

D.9 HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance readjusting the boundaries of the Contra Costa County supervisorial districts.

CONTINUED to August 7, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. the hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance 2001-13, as modified, readjusting the boundaries of the Contra Costa County supervisorial districts. (AYES: I, IV, V and II; NOES: III; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None)

 

AJ.1 ADJOURNED to the 2001/2002 Budget Deliberations on Wednesday, July 25, 9:00 a.m., Thursday July 26, 9:00 a.m., and Friday, July 27, 9:00 in the Board Chambers, Room 107, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

AJ.2 ADJOURNED Closed Session to Thursday, July 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 105, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

 

 

Adjourn to Contra Costa Mayor’s Conference

August 2, 2001

6:30 p.m.

Richmond Country Club

1 Markovich Lane

Richmond, CA

 

THE BOARD WILL NOT BE MEETING ON JULY 31, 2001

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.

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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 M. DeSaulnier and F.D. Glover) - meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Conference Room A, 2425 Bisso Lane, Concord.

The Finance Committee (Supervisors F.D. Glover and D. Gerber) - 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 J. Gioia and M. DeSaulnier) - meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors D. Gerber and J. Gioia) - meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

 

Finance Committee

8-6-2001

9:00 a.m.

see above

Internal Operations Committee

8-6-2001

10:00 a.m.

see above

Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee

8-6-2001

1:00 p.m.

**Special Meeting

**same location (Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez

 

 

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.

 

 

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).

Road and Transportation

C.1 ROAD CLOSURE (RC-12): RATIFY prior decision of the Public Works Director to partially close a portion of Bethel Island Road on July 21, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. and on July 22, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the 14th Annual 50’s Bash, Bethel Island area.

C.2 ROAD CLOSURE (RC-13): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to partially close a portion of Loring Avenue on August 5, 2001 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of the Crockett Art and Wine Festival, in the Crockett area.

C.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent to execute the relocation assistance claim forms and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to process payments of $37,607 payable to Alberto & Haydee Vanegas, and Old Republic Title, for downpayment assistance; and $1,350 payable to Alberto & Haydee Vanegas, for moving expenses, in connection with the State Route 4 East, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road Project, Pittsburg area. [CDD-CP# 00-05] (Contra Costa Transportation Authority)

C.4 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent to execute the relocation assistance claim forms and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to process payments of $1,150 payable to Darlene Brassfield, for moving expenses; and $18,487 payable to Norberta Lastima & Julita Rulloda, for rental assistance, in connection with the State Route 4 East, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road Project, Pittsburg area. [CDD-CP# 00-05] (Contra Costa Transportation Authority)

C.5 APPROVE the Curb Ramps Program (Countywide)-Citizen Requested project and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 1c Categorical Exemption, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise the project at his discretion, Countywide. [CDD-CP #01-28] (Road Funds)

C.6 DECLARE and FIND that an emergency exists and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to proceed with the repair of the Briones Valley Road Bridge, Brentwood area. Project No.: 0662-6U4049-01, CP# 01-42

Engineering Services

C.7 SUB 8132: ACCEPT Completion of Improvements for Subdivision 8132 (Rosincress Park), Dougherty Valley area.

Special Districts & County Airports

C.8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer to execute a contract amendment with the United States Geological Survey for stream gaging services in the amount of $8,050 for the period November 1, 2001 to October 31, 2002 and to make payment, San Ramon area. (Flood Control District Fund 2505)

C.9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE William R. Gray and Company, as General Manager of the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD), to execute a contract amendment between the Canyon Lakes GHAD and Sands Construction Company, Inc., increasing the contract payment limit by $2,000 to a new payment limit of $42,000 for construction and maintenance supervision duties for the contract effective July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2001, Danville Area. (Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District)

 

C.10 ADOPT Resolution No. 2001/334 granting consent to conduct assessment proceedings to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District for the Barbee Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 98-5, Forest Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 99-1, Muir Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 99-2, Laurenita Way Contractual Assessment District No. 2000-1, Regent Place Contractual Assessment District No. 2000-2, Corwin Drive/La Sonoma/Los Alamos Contractual Assessment District No. 2000-4, Via Cerrada Contractual Assessment District No. 2000-6, and Entrada Verde Contractual Assessment District No. 2001-1, Alamo area.

C.11 APPROVE the Wildcat Creek Basin 2001 Silt Removal Project and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 4g Categorical Exemption, Richmond area. [CDD-CP# 01-39] (Flood Control Zone 7)

C.12 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to impose the Annual Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2001/02 for Drainage Area 67A (Fund 2575, Walnut Creek area), Drainage Area 75A (Fund 2536, San Ramon area) Drainage Area 76A (Fund 2576, Walnut Creek area), Drainage Area 520 (Fund 2577, Oakley area), Drainage Area 910 (Fund 2560, Danville area), Drainage Area 1010 (Fund 2580, Danville/San Ramon area), and Drainage Area 1010A (Fund 2582, Danville/San Ramon area).

Claims, Collections & Litigation

C.13 DENY claims of E. Martinez; C. Turner; R. Wiley; D. Young; H. McCoy; S. Jackson; E. Galindo; C. Galindo; M. Galindo; M Arienze; Application to File Late Claim D. Douglas; amended claim for D. Young.

C.14 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Kyle Kentera vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Medical Liability Trust Fund in the amount of $365,000.

Hearing Dates

C.15 ACKNOWLEDGE filing of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 27, and FIX August 14, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing date to consider the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 report and approval of the annual sewer service charges for Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 5, Port Costa area.

C.16 ACKNOWLEDGE filing of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 9, and FIX August 14, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing date to consider the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 report and approval of the annual sewer service charges for Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6, Martinez area.

Honors & Proclamations

C.17 ADOPT Resolution No. 2001/332 to proclaim July 25, 2001 as "Bottle and Can Recycling Day" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Community Development Director.

C.18 ADOPT Resolution No. 2001/335 recognizing the need for legislation to lock gasoline sales tax for the purpose of transportation.

DELETED from consideration and REFERRED to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee, adoption of Resolution No. 2001/335 recognizing the need for legislation to lock gasoline sales tax for the purpose of transportation.

Appointments & Resignations

C.19 APPROVE the medical staff appointments and reappointments as recommended by the Medical Executive Committee on specified dates.

C.20 REAPPOINT William Shryer to the District III Member-at-Large seat on the Mental Health Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.

C.21 REAPPOINT Jeffrey Ritterman, Nick Rodriguez and Jean Siri to the Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

C.22 REAPPOINT Frank Pereira, Susan Heckly, James Hale and Kathleen Jennings to At Large seats, and APPOINT Linda Sanders to the Alternate At Large seat on the Fish and Wildlife Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

C.23 APPOINT Bob Glover, Executive Director, Martinez Chamber of Commerce to the Economic Development Seat on the Workforce Development Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

CORRECTED TO READ: APPOINTED Bob Glover, Executive Director, Martinez Chamber of Commerce to the Economic Development #2 Seat on the Workforce Development Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

C.24 ACCEPT the resignation of Terrissa Hein from the County Children and Families Commission, DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.

Appropriation Adjustments-2000/2001 FY

C.25 Employment and Human Services-Supportive Services (0501): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $293,553 from the State Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for computer network hardware capital outlay for 1275 Hall Street, Richmond.

C.26 Employment and Human Services (0502, 0503, 0504): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $2,922,240 from the State Department of Social Services and APPROPRIATE for capital improvements for 1650 Cavallo Road, Antioch and 1275 Hall Street, Richmond for various programs.

C.27 Employment and Human Services-Supportive Services (0501): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $250,684 from the US Department of Health and Human Services for Federal Grant for "Assessing the Family Circumstances of TANF Applicants and Leavers in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties" and APPROPRIATE for contractor costs.

Legislation

Bill Subject Position

C.28 AB 1709 Would assign responsibility when an animal causes serious bodily harm SUPPORT

(Migden) to a human being to include not just owners of the animal, but also custodians

and to expand the penalties to include misdemeanor and/or felony charges

under specified circumstances.

AB 935 Would provide partial or full repayment of educational loans for attorneys SUPPORT

(Hertzberg) practicing in the public interest areas of the law.

Personnel Actions

C.29 ADOPT Resolution No. 2001/316 electing that the County be subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act effective January 1, 2001, only with respect to employees of the Uniformed, Unrepresented Fire District Management , and fixing the employer's contributions at an amount greater than prescribed by Section 22825 of the Government Code.

C.30 ADOPT Resolution No. 2001/317 approving Side Letter of Agreement between the County and AFSCME Local 512, providing uniform allowance for certain, single incumbent classifications in the Sheriff's Office. 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.

C.31 INCREASE the hours of eight Registered Nurse-Experienced Level positions and two Licensed Vocational Nurse positions in the Health Services Department.

C.32 REDUCE the hours of one part time Collection Enforcement Officer II position from 40/40 to 20/40 in the office of the County Administrator.

C.33 ADD three full time Substance Abuse Counselor-Project positions in the Health Services Department. (State Funds – Proposition 36)

C.34 ADD one full time Intermediate Typist Clerk-Project positions in the Health Services Department. (State Funds – Proposition 36)

Grants & Contracts

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

C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to enter into a contract with the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County to co-fund a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Hope VI Grant Application for Las Deltas Public Housing, North Richmond in the amount of $35,000 for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 (100% County)

C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Contra Costa County Office of Education (Superintendent of Schools), effective June 15, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $1,000 to a new payment limit of $15,000, for continuing support of health education services to the Junior Health Facilitator Project, through June 30, 2001. (No County Match Required)

C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute and submit to the State Department of Health Services the application for California Health Care for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for Fiscal Year 2001/2002. (No County Match Required)

C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Regional Center of the East Bay to pay the County $14.75 per direct service hour for implementation of improved staff-to-child ratios in the George Miller Center's Afterschool Programs, through February 28, 2002. (No County Match Required)

C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the State of California, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, in an amount not to exceed $12,320,313 per year for four years, to receive State General Funds, Federal Block Grant allocations and Drug/Medi-Cal monies to fund approximately 74% of community substance abuse services, through June 30, 2005. (30% State, 69% Federal, 1% County-HSD 2001-2002 Maintenance Budget)

C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Regional Center of the East Bay, to pay the County $4,295 for implementation of mandated changes to the George Miller Center's Early Intervention Programs, through March 31, 2002. (No County Match Required)

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

C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute contract amendments with specified community-based organizations increasing the total payment limit by $65,000 to a new total payment limit of $791,000 for family support services for the period September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001. (25% State, 75% Federal Funds)

C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Jewell Boutee in the amount of $50,000 for Ready to Work Clothes Closet Program managerial services for the period July 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002 in the Volunteer and Emergency Services Program. (100% Federal TANF Funds)

C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Patricia Daniels in the amount of $40,000 for Ready to Work Clothes Closet Program special events coordination services for the period July 18, 2001 through June 30, 2002 in the Volunteer and Emergency Services Program. (100% Federal TANF Funds)

C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a Contract with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano in the amount of $25,000 for 2001 Community Services Block Grant poverty program services through December 31, 2001. (100% State Funds)

C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Shelter, Inc. to increase the payment limit by $25,000 to a new payment limit of $55,920 for 2001 Community Services Block Grant poverty program services through December 31, 2001. (100% State Funds)

C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract with the Contra Costa Centre Association for Zone 7 of the Countywide Landscape District (Walnut Creek area) in the amount of $35,000 for landscape services through June 30, 2002. (100% Lighting and Landscaping District, Zone 7)

C.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts with Moss Beach Homes, Inc. and Family Stress Center in the amounts of $219,000 and $192,000, respectively, for East and Central County receiving centers through June 30, 2002. (30% County, 70% State/Federal)

C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a contract with Daniel L. Rainey, Architect in the amount of $37,080 for remodeling for Adult Aging, Phase II, 2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 300, Martinez for the Employment and Human Services Department. (Bond Funds)

C.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a contract with Hansen/Murakami/Esthima in the amount of $99,016 for architectural services for Head Start Classroom Expansion at Fair Oaks Elementary, 2400 Lisa Lane, Pleasant Hill for the Community Services Department. (100% Federal Funds)

C.50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Rockway Precast to extend the term from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002 for retrofitting the Kregor Peak communication building. (No change in the payment limit).

C.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute contract amendments with the West County Youth Service Bureau, Opportunity West, Resource Development Associates, and Mark Morris Associates to increase the payment limits by $20,000 to $370,000 for the West Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau, by $10,000 to $90,000 for Opportunity West, by $50,000 to $115,750 for Resource Development Associates, and by $55,000 to $215,000 for Mark Morris Associates; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a new contract with the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for continuing SafeFutures Programs. (Federal Funds)

C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Desarrollo Familiar, effective July 1, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $4,488 to a new payment limit of $179,530 to provide additional case management and mental health support services through February 28, 2002. (100% Ryan White CARE Act Funds)

C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Christopher Henry (dba Sandmound Guest Home) in an amount not to exceed $48,000 to provide augmented board and care services for County-referred mentally disordered clients through June 30, 2002. (100% County Mental Health Realignment-HSD 2001/2002 Maintenance Budget)

C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the University of California, Berkeley in an amount not to exceed $17,000 for continued participation in the College Work Study Program through June 30, 2002. (100% State and Federal Funds)

C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Preferred Staffing, Inc., effective June 1, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $120,000 to provide additional nursing registry services; and a new contract with Preferred Staffing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide nursing registry services for the period August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002. (2001/2002 Enterprise I Maintenance Budget)

C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with West Contra Costa County Meals on Wheels in an amount not to exceed $42,033 to continue to provide home-delivered meal services for the Senior Nutrition Program through June 30, 2002, with an automatic four-month extension through October 31, 2002. (No Cost to the General Fund)

C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with San Jose State University to provide clinical and field experience to students in the field of Occupational Therapy, through June 30, 2004.

C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the State Department of Rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $58,804 to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with mental disabilities through June 30, 2002. (35% State, 65% County Mental Health Realignment Funds)

C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Charis Youth Center in an amount not to exceed $25,882 to provide an intensive day treatment program for seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents through June 30, 2001, with a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2001 in an amount not to exceed $45,853. (51% Federal, 49% State EPSDT Funds)

C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with Bryman College to provide clinical and field experience to students in the field of Respiratory Therapy, through June 30, 2004.

C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of University of California, San Francisco to provide clinical and field experience to students in the field of Physical Therapy, through June 30, 2004.

C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or designee, to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with the University of Southern California--Physical Therapy Department to provide clinical and field experience to students in the field of Physical Therapy, through June 30, 2004.

C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Aaron and Lashaun Turner (dba Family Affair Board and Care III) in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to provide augmented board and care services for County-referred mentally disordered clients through June 30, 2002. (100% County Mental Health Realignment Funds)

C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Portia Bell Hume Behavioral Health & Training Center in an amount not to exceed $36,000 to provide augmented board and care services for County-referred mentally disordered clients through June 30, 2002. (100% County Mental Health Realignment Funds)

C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Hilary M. Lunn in an amount not to exceed $25,036 to provide consultation and technical assistance for the County's Shelter Plus Care Program through June 30, 2002. (100% Corporation for Supportive Housing Grant Funds)

C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Greater Richmond Interfaith Programs in an amount not to exceed $942,872 to act as fiscal agent for emergency shelters in West and Central Contra Costa County through June 30, 2002. (100% County Funds)

C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., effective April 4, 2001, to include services at an additional facility through June 30, 2001. (No increase in the payment limit)

C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Sylvia Meier, M.F.T., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services through June 30, 2002. (100% State and Federal Funds)

C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Kiran Koka, M.D. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services through June 30, 2002. (100% State and Federal Funds)

C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Community Violence Solutions (formerly Rape Crisis Center) in an amount not to exceed $355,738 to provide day rehabilitation treatment and mental health services for seriously emotionally disturbed children in Central County through June 30, 2002. (16.6% Federal Medi-Cal, 15.7% State EPSDT, 67.7% Challenge Grant Funding through Probation Department)

C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Pittsburg Preschool and Community Council in an amount not to exceed $81,752 to provide HIV/AIDS education, prevention and outreach services in East County through June 30, 2002. (100% State Funds)

C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with The Hawkins Center, effective July 1, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $1,622, to a new total payment limit of $64,862 to provide additional advocacy and legal services to County clients through February 28, 2002. (100% Federal Ryan White CARE Act, Title I Funds)

C.73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with St. Vincent de Paul Society, Council of Contra Costa County, in an amount not to exceed $76,028 to provide operation of a Multi-Service Center for the County's Homeless Program for the period May 30 through June 30, 2001. (100% Federal HUD Grant Funds)

C.74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with AIDS Community Network, effective July 1, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $3,887 to a new payment limit of $155,682 to provide support services for County residents diagnosed with HIV disease, through February 28, 2002. (100% Federal Ryan White CARE Act, Title I, Supplemental Grant Funds)

C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Superior Consultant Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide consultation and technical assistance with regard to the Department's Managed Care Information System and other special projects through June 30, 2002. (2001/2002 Enterprise I Maintenance Budget)

C.76 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Maria Elena Duarte in an amount not to exceed $33,960 to provide consultation and technical assistance to the Department's Children's Mental Health Program with regard to family support counseling services through June 30, 2002. (100% Federal Spirit of Caring Grant Funds)

C.77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Ryno Technology, Inc. in the amount of $160,000 to support agency wide technical systems through October 31, 2001. (30% State, 40% Federal, 30% County-EHSD 2001/2002 Maintenance Budget)

C.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Bi-Bett Corporation in the amount of $150,000 for alcohol and drug diversion services for General Assistance applicants through June 30, 2002. (100% County General Assistance Funds-EHSD 2001/2002 Maintenance Budget)

C.79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with OPTIC in the amount of $180,000 for technology training services through June 30, 2002. (CalWORKS Program: 7% County; 93% Federal)

C.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert C. Clark in the amount of $124,950 for continued development and maintenance support of the PEGASYS PLUS General Assistance Caseload Management System through June 30, 2002. (100% County Funds - EHSD 2001/2002 Maintenance Budget)

C.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education in an amount not to exceed $630,000 for youth development services through June 30, 2002. (100% Federal Workforce Investment Act Funds)

C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa Crisis Center in the amount of $81,500 for the management and maintenance of a comprehensive countywide health and human services database through June 30, 2002. (42% County-HSD/EHSD, 58% State and Federal Funds)

C.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with Margaret L. Cowan, in the amount of $53,500 for her services as Executive Director of the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. (Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Maintenance Budget)

C.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Jeffrey B. Kyle in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to provide professional and technical services in labor relations to the Human Resources Department during the period August 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

DELETED from consideration to be RELISTED August 7, 2001, approval and authorization for the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Jeffrey B. Kyle in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to provide professional and technical services in labor relations to the Human Resources Department during the period August 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002

C.85 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Seneca Residential and Day Treatment Center, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide therapeutic behavioral services to Contra Costa children and youth, birth to age 21, through June 30, 2002. (51.5% Federal FFP Medi-Cal and 48.5% State EPSDT funds)

Leases

C.86 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a lease amendment with Fjeld Family Limited Partnership for the premises at 2520 Stanwell Drive, Concord, to add Suites 105, 125, 130, 135, 137 and 139 to enable the Community Services Department to consolidate operations from three locations into one location. (State and Federal Funds)

Other Actions

C.87 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board on October 26, 1999 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.

C.88 CONTINUE 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.89 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County.

C.90 ADOPT Resolution No. 2001/318 confirming Final Report for CSA EM-1 (Emergency Medical Services) and setting assessments to be collected with the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 property taxes.

C.91 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to submit to the State Department of Community Services and Development an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Community Action Plan to include goals and objectives addressing after school care for children of low-income families.

C.92 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Treasurer's Monthly Reconciliation Report as of May 31, 2001, as requested by the 1992 Audit Management Letter of December 30, 1992 from KPMG Peat Marwick.

C.93 APPROVE the allocation of $648,742 in Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for the Alvarez Court Project, Pinole area, and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute the required legal documents for this purpose.

C.94 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Department to establish a separate trust fund for security deposits related to the implementation of conditions of land use approval.

DELETED from consideration to be RELISTED August 7, 2001, approval and authorization for the Community Development Department to establish a separate trust fund for security deposits related to the implementation of conditions of land use approval.

C.95 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter to Timothy S. O'Rourke, Lt. Colonel, Corps of Engineers, in support of the Pinole Creek Channel Modification Section 1135 Preliminary Restoration Plan grant application, as recommended by the Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee.

C.96 SET the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Special Tax for Police Services in various County Service Area P-6 Zones.

C.97 SET the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Special Tax For Police Services in County Service Area P-5 (Roundhill); P-2 Zone A (Blackhawk); and P-2 Zone B (Alamo).

C.98 APPROVE transfer of Park Dedication Trust Funds in the amount of $88,505 to Ambrose Recreation and Park District for renovation of the Ambrose Park and Community Center in Bay Point.

C.99 ACCEPT report and approve recommendation related to loss from fire damage to Health Services Department offices at 1805 Arnold Drive, Martinez on May 4, 2001.

Redevelopment Agency

C.100 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a Second Amendment to the Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement with the Ecumenical Association for Housing, Inc. for an affordable housing project in the Rodeo Redevelopment Project area. (No impact on the County General Fund).

 

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

1. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito, and Keith Fleming.

Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assn., Local No. 1; Am. Fed., State, County, & Mun. Empl., Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union, Local 535; District Attorney’s Investigators Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United Prof. Firefighters, Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western Council of Engineers; United Chief Officers Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union Health Care Workers, Local No. 250, and Oakley-Knightsen Firefighters’ Assn.

2. Agency Negotiators: Leslie Knight, Kathy Ito, and John Sweeten.

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

 

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, §54956.9(a)):

    1. L. Tarango Trucking, et al. v. Contra Costa County, et al., U.S. District Court No. 98-02955
    2. Jake E. Smith, Jr. v. County of Contra Costa, WCAB No. WCK 0037222
    3. Clark Walker v. C.C.C. Fire Protection District, C.C.C. Sup. Ct. No. 98-02281 4.
    4. San Francisco BayKeeper v. California State Water Resources Control Board, et al.; Contra Costa Clean Water Program, et al. C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 01-01624