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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
May 15, 2001

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

There were no Closed Session announcements.

9:35 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.


Inspirational Thought - "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." - Dennis P. Kimbro

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

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS:

Approved as listed.

HA.1    ACCEPT the Investment Report of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the   quarter ending March 31, 2001, as required by SB 564 (Ch 783).

9:40 A.M.

PRESENTATIONS

P.1    PRESENTATION honoring and recognizing Sandra Kerr of the Probation Department for 30 years of dedicated service to Contra Costa County.  (Larry Katz, Juvenile Court Commissioner)

P.2    PRESENTATION proclaiming May 2001 as "Mental Health Month" in Contra Costa County.      (Supervisor DeSaulnier)

ACCEPTED by unanimous vote to consider the urgency proclamation, Resolution No. 2001/167, "In the Matter of Proclaiming 2001 as the Year of Mental Health"; and ADOPTED the Resolution.

P.3    PRESENTATION of the "People Who Make a Difference Awards 2001". (Board of Supervisors,  Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board)(Adjourn to Room 108 for refreshments)

10:00 A.M.

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

SD.1    CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

SD.2    CONSIDER approving and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Anshen + Allen Architects, to increase the payment limit by $60,000 to a new payment limit of $85,000 for additional planning studies of the Richmond Health Center. (Laura Lockwood, County Administrator's Office)

SD.3    CONSIDER granting permission to Shapell Industries to completely close Dougherty Road, from June 18, 2001 to August 24, 2001 for the period of 24 hours a day, for the purpose of realignment and reconstruction of Dougherty Road from the northerly San Ramon City limits to Bollinger Canyon Road, in the Dougherty Valley area, and directing the Public Works Director to notify Supervisor Gerber one week in advance should staff believe the project cannot be completed by the August 24, 2001 deadline. (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)

SD.4    CONSIDER exploring litigation against out-of-state power generators. (Supervisors Gioia and DeSaulnier)

SD.5  ACCEPTED by unanimous vote to consider the urgency item, Resolution No. 2001/221, "In the Matter of Implementing Expenditure Reduction Measures"; and ADOPTED the Resolution.

10:30 A.M.

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

D.1    PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker)
The following people offered Public Comments:

 Warren Smith, 1100 Bailey Road, Pittsburg, regarding apologies for previous
  military actions or maneuvers;
 Peter Mueller, 7 Bel Air Drive, Orinda, commented on three issues; an energy
 "challenge" to save power in County buildings; on allocating funds for tobacco use prevention; and a funding prescription for County libraries;
Janice Turner, Tobacco Prevention Coalition and the American Lung Association, 105 Astrid Drive, Pleasant Hill, on allocating funds for tobacco use prevention;
Greg Gordon, teacher in the Martinez School District, 4105 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, using tobacco funds for education;
Katrina Stortz and Heidi Petersen, Alhambra High School students, tobacco use prevention educators for that school, presented a demonstration on the results of tobacco use.

D.2    CONSIDER accepting the report from the Community Development Director and the County Administrator regarding the power plant siting process and potential locations for peaker power plants.

ACCEPTED the report from the County Administrator and Community Development Director on the Board's request for information relating to peaker power plants; DIRECTED that this report be available for County residents through Supervisor's offices; DIRECTED that the Supervisors be notified when there are applications for future power plant permits in the County; DIRECTED that the Community Development Department staff request details of the currently proposed power facility in the City of Richmond, District I; DETERMINED that Supervisors DeSaulnier and Uilkema will work with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on the issue of back-up generators; CONCLUDED that the County is already supplying its share of power plants, and would discourage adding power plants to the County's industrial load.

D.3    CONSIDER accepting the report from the County Administrator and Office of Emergency Services Director on emergency preparedness programs, as requested by the Board on March 27, 2001.

D.4    CONSIDER award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder, who has met the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program, for the 2001 Overlays Project., Countywide. (State Funded) (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director)

CONTINUED to May 22, 2001, CONSIDERATION of awarding of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, who has met the requirements of the County's Outreach Program, for the 2001 Overlays Project, Countywide.

 

Closed Session

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    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute an agreement between Contra Costa County, CalTrans and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the joint exercise of the power of eminent domain for the State Route 4 East Widening, Railroad to Loveridge Project, Pittsburg area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority)

C.2    APPROVE project contingency fund increase in the amount of $6,000 for a new total of $13,928, for the Lone Tree Way at Fairview Right Turn Lane Project, Brentwood area. (Hazard Elimination and Safety Fund)

C.3    Approve plans and specifications and Advertise for bids for the Withers Avenue Headwall Repair Project, Pleasant Hill area. [CDD-CP # 99-76] (Local Road Funds)

C.4    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent to execute the relocation assistance claim forms, and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to process payment in the amount of $1,150 to Kimberly Alexander 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 and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent to execute the relocation assistance claim forms, and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to process payments in the amount of $1,150 and $11,975 to Phyllis Alexander 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.6     APPROVE the Countywide Sidewalk Gap Closure and San Pablo Dam Road Sidewalk projects and DETERMINE that the projects are California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Class 1c) Categorical Exemptions, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to ADVERTISE the projects at his discretion, Countywide area. [CDD-CP #00-78] (88.5% Countywide Sidewalk Closure-Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) and 11.5% Road Funds; San Pablo Dam Rd. Sidewalk- 88.5% Safe Routes to School Program Funds and 11.5% Local Funds)

C.7    APPROVE traffic resolution prohibiting parking on a portion of Arnold Industrial Way, Concord area.

Engineering Services

C.8    SUB 7456: ACCEPT Completion of Warranty Period for subdivision being developed by Blackpointe Homes, Inc., Alamo area.

C.9    RA 1032: APPROVE Second Extension of the Road Improvement Agreement for subdivision being developed by Toll Brothers, Inc., San Ramon area.

Special Districts & County Airports

C.10    ADOPT Resolution 2001/198 to vacate a portion of Drainage Area 56 Channel Z flood control easement, Antioch area. [CDD-CP# 98-1] (100% Taylor Investments)

C.11    CORRECT Board Order approved on April 24, 2001 to read "APPROVE amendment to extend Consulting Services Agreement from January 31, 2001 to June 30, 2001 with Farallon Geographics," rather than "extend Consulting Services Agreement from January 31, 2001 to June 30, 2001 and increase contract amount from $24,000.00 to $52,000.00 with Farallon Geographics," Danville area. (55% Blackhawk Geological Hazard Abatement District, 35% Canyon Lakes Geological Hazard Abatement District, and 10% Wiedemann Ranch Geological Hazard Abatement District)

C.12    APPROVE amendment to consulting services agreement between the Blackhawk Geological Hazard Abatement District and Sands Construction to increase the payment limit by $35,000 to a new payment limit of $135,000, Danville area. (Blackhawk Geological Hazard Abatement District)

C.13    RATIFY decision of general manager of the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District to issue a contract change order to Siteworks Construction, Inc. increasing the contract payment limit by $8,480 to a new payment limit of $68,518 for the repair of the lot 150 Red Pine Landslide Repair and Interceptor Ditch Replacement Project, Danville area. (Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District)

Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.14    DENY claims of I. Garcia; L. Garcia; DENY Application to File Late Claim for M. Johnigan.

C.15    RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Sandra Coffman and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $30,000 as recommended by the Risk Manager.

C.16    RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Pamela Whitt and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $40,000, as recommended by the Risk Manager.

C.17    RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Cornelius Turner and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $25,000, as recommended by the Risk Manager.

C.18    RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Jorge Merino and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $32,500, as recommended by the Risk Manager.

Hearing Dates

C.19    ADOPT Resolution 2001/193 fixing July 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for a hearing to consider Annexation #2 to Flood Control District Drainage Area 520 and adoption of annual benefit assessment, Subdivision 7797, Oakley area.

C.20    ADOPT Resolution 2001/194 fixing June 12, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for a public hearing on stormwater utility assessments for FY 2001/2002 for Stormwater Utility Areas 1 through 18, Countywide; ACCEPT Chief Engineer's Report; and ACCEPT resolutions from participating cities and the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County requesting adoption of the assessments. [CDD CP # 95-37]

C.21    ADOPT Resolution 2001/195 accepting Engineer's Report for street lighting charges and fixing July 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing; and DIRECT the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of Subdivision 00-8396 in compliance with Proposition 218, Alamo area.

C.22    ADOPT Resolution 2001/196 accepting Engineer's Report for street lighting charges and fixing July 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing; and DIRECT the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of LP 99-2075 in compliance with Proposition 218, Alamo area.

CORRECTED TO READ: ADOPTED Resolution No. 2001/196 accepting the Engineer's Report for street lighting charges and fixing July 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing; and DIRECTED the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of LP 99-2075 in compliance with Proposition 218, Walnut Creek area.

C.23    ADOPT Resolution 2001/199 accepting Engineer's Report for street lighting charges and fixing July 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing; and DIRECT the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of Minor Subdivision 00-0001 in compliance with Proposition 218, Walnut Creek area.

C.24    ADOPT Resolution 2001/207 accepting Engineer's Report for street lighting charges and fixing July 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for public hearing; and DIRECT the Public Works Director to mail ballots to parcel owners of Minor Subdivision 97-0016 in compliance with Proposition 218, Walnut Creek area.

Honors & Proclamations

C.25    ADOPT Resolution 2001/191 proclaiming May 27-31, 2001 as "Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Week" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

DELETED FROM CONSIDERATION: Adopting Resolution No. 2001/191 proclaiming May 27-31, 2001, as "Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Week" in Contra Costa County.

C.26    ADOPT Resolution 2001/190 in support of efforts to bring the 2012 Olympic Games to the Bay Area, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.27    ADOPT Resolution 2001/189 recognizing "Elder Law Week" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.28    ADOPT Resolution 2001/200 proclaiming May 17, 2001 as "Bike to Work Day 2001" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Community Development Director.

C.29    ADOPT Resolution 2001/201 proclaiming May 20-26, 2001 as "National Association of Insurance Women Week" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.

C.30    ADOPT Resolution 2001/202 recognizing and honoring Mrs. Johnnie Thompson for her 45 years of service to Contra Costa County children as a foster parent, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.

C.31    ADOPT Resolution 2001/203 declaring May 2001 "Foster Parent Recognition Month" in Contra Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.

Ordinances

C.32    ADOPT Ordinance 2001-10, introduced on May 8, 2001, increasing the criminal justice administrative (booking) fee to $169, effective July 1, 2001.

Appointments & Resignations

C.33    REDUCE the size of the Citizens Advisory Committee for County Service Area P-5 from ten to nine members and APPOINT two Alternate members, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber.

CORRECTED TO READ: REDUCED the size of the Citizens Advisory Committee for County Service Area P-5 from ten to nine members and ADDED two alternate member seats, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.34    ACCEPT the resignation of Ella Gordon from the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council; APPOINT first alternate Michael Baefsky to complete the unexpired term of Ella Gordon; and APPOINT Alvin Lamore as the first alternate to the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.35    APPOINT Joseph E. Costa to the Alternate Seat on the County Service Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.36    ACCEPT resignation of Bonnylynn Verello from At Large Seat #4 on the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by the Substance Abuse Advisory Board.

C.37    APPOINT Kathleen Robinson, Effie Durst and Joseph Costa to Business Seats on the Workforce Development Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

Appropriation Adjustments - 2000/2001 FY

C.38    Employee/Retiree Health Benefits (0145)/Training Institute(0037): AUTHORIZE transfer of $98,978 from Employee/Retiree Health Benefits to the Training Institute for expansion of Leadership/Supervision and Employee Development Training Programs.

C.39    Employment and Human Services-Supportive Services (0501): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $1, 336, 324 from the State of California for costs related to the CALWIN Data System and for expenditures related to CALWIN implementation for FY 2000/2001.

C.40    Sheriff (0255)/Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE transfer of appropriations in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Sheriff to Plant Acquisition for improvements at 2099 Arnold Drive and relocation of the Sheriff's Office property and evidence.

C.41    Probation (0309)/General Services (0063): AUTHORIZE transfer in the amount of $3,379 and AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $12,648 from accumulated depreciation and APPROPRIATE to Fleet Services for the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Probation Department. (See Item C.63)

Legislation

              Bill No.           Subject                                                                                   Position
C.42         SB 407             Authorize electronic recording of real property                     SUPPORT
(Sher)

C.43         AB 1641         Authorize electronic recording of real property                       SUPPORT
(Campbell)

Personnel Actions

C.44    TRANSFER six CalWORKS Community Outreach Aide-Project positions to Community Outreach Aide in the Employment and Human Services Department. (No Additional Cost)

C.45    RECLASSIFY one Clerk-Senior Level position to Secretary-Journey Level in the Employment and Human Services Department. (80% State/Federal, 20% County)

C.46    ADOPT Resolution 2001/205 amending Resolution 2000/273, regarding compensation and benefits for County Officers, Managers and Unrepresented Employees in the Assessor's Department.

DELETED FROM CONSIDERATION: Adopting Resolution No. 2001/205 amending Resolution No. 2000/372, regarding compensation and benefits for County Officers, Manager and Unrepresented Employees in the Assessor's Department.

C.47    ADD two Deputy Sheriff positions in the Sheriff-Coroner's Office. (Funded by the City of Oakley)

Grants & Contracts

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

C.48    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Mateo County Sheriff to continue participating in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program in 2001 and to ACCEPT funding of up to $102,000 approved by the Office of National Drug Control Policy for this regional effort. (Federal Funds)

C.49    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for a grant in the amount of $54,164 to the National Institute of Justice-Federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership, to partially fund the cost of safety vests purchased from June 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002, for law enforcement officers employed by the County, and to execute a contract to accept such funding if awarded.

C.50    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with the County Redevelopment Agency to increase the payment limit by $9,096 to a new payment limit of $2,020,422 for Phase I of the North Broadway Area infrastructure project in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area. (No General Fund Cost) (See Item C.75)

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

C.51    APPROVE FY 2001/2002 projects and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute specified contracts totaling $952,611 and take related actions required to continue the Justice System Programs component of State Program Realignment, subject to cancellation if not approved as part of the Final FY 2001/2002 Budget. (State Funds)

C.52    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with the Contra Costa County Bar Association in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000 to provide for continued mandated criminal conflict defense services through June 30, 2002, subject to cancellation if not approved as part of the Final FY 2001/2002 Budget.

C.53    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Animal Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Richard Bachman, DVM (dba Northtown Animal Hospital) to increase the payment limit by $87,600 to a new payment limit of $150,000 to provide veterinary services through December 31, 2001. (Budgeted)

C.54    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Dan Talley, to increase the total payment limit by $52,500 to a new payment limit of $77,745 for continued technical support for the extended period of May 19, 2001 through October 31, 2001. (Sheriff's Budget)

C.55    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Sapphire Technology, to increase the payment limit by $38,710 to a new payment limit of $63,595 for continued technical support for the extended period of May 3, 2001 through September 2, 2001.

C.56    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Sentencing Concepts, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $17,000 to a new payment limit of $42,000 for electronic home monitoring services through September 30, 2001. (Offset by Program Fees)

Leases

C.57    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a lease with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District for the premises at 1135 Lacey Lane, Concord, for childcare programs provided by the Community Services Department. ($1 per year)

Other Actions

C.58    ADOPT Resolution 2001/154 providing for the borrowing of funds in the name of the Acalanes Union High School District, FY 2001/2002, and issuance and sale of 2001 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.

C.59    ACCEPT completed construction contract for the new Headstart Classroom at Ambrose Park, 3103 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point for the Community Services Department, as recommended by the General Services Director.

C.60    ADOPT modified plans and specifications, and AUTHORIZE rebid of the Fire Alarm System Upgrade, 725 Court Street, Martinez for the Superior Court, as recommended by the General Services Director.

C.61    AUTHORIZE a General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Study for parcels along the east side of the 4600 block of Pacheco Boulevard, Pacheco area, as recommended by the Community Development Director.

C.62    AWARD construction contract for parking lot expansion and repairs at Summit Centre, 2530 Arnold Drive, Martinez, in the amount of $315,710 to the lowest responsible bidder, Carone & Sons, Inc., who has been found to have met the requirements of the County's Outreach Program.

C.63    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fleet Manager to purchase one mid-size sedan on behalf of the Probation Department to replace a field officer vehicle and AUTHORIZE appropriation adjustments totaling $16,027 to finance the vehicle. (See Item C.41)

C.64    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute an agreement between the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) and Contra Costa County regarding prepayment of annual contributions.

C.65    AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to transfer unclaimed property tax refunds in the amount of $723,522.47 from the Unclaimed Deposits Trust Fund to the County General Fund.

C.66    ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of report on Suspension of Competition and direct appointment in the Animal Services Department.

C.67    RENAME the Substance Abuse Advisory Board to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board of Contra Costa County and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to make appropriate revisions to the Maddy Book, as recommended by the Substance Abuse Advisory Board.

C.68    ACCEPT report from the Family and Human Services Committee on the status of the SafeFutures Program.

C.69    ACCEPT report from the Family and Human Services Committee on the status of the Contra Costa Service Integration Program.

C.70    ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Auditor-Controller's March 2001 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) activity report.

C.71    ADOPT Resolution 2001/206 in support of the further study and implementation of the eBART project as a rapid, integrated, cost-effective and reliable transit option for Eastern Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.

C.72    ADOPT the Public Works Department Code of Ethics.

C.73    ACCEPT third quarter report from the County Administrator on the status of the County budget.

C.74    APPROVE extension of the period within which the change in control for the Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc. and the Crockett Garbage Service, Inc. can be effected, and evidence of such be provided to the County, from May 11 to 31, 2001 as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.75    As the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract amendment with the County of Contra Costa to increase the payment limit by $9,096 to a new payment limit of $2,020,422 for Phase I of the North Broadway Area infrastructure project in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area. (See Item C.50)
 
 

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 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 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 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 Street, Martinez.
 
 

        Finance Committee                                 5-21-01         9:00 a.m.         see above
I        nternal Operations Committee               5-21-01         8:30 a.m.         see above

 PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.

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

Supplemental Calendar of Closed Session Items

For The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
And for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board

Tuesday, May 15, 2001, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter

Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 105
 Administration Building,
651 Pine Street, Martinez, California



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; C.C.C. Appraiser’s Assn.; 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. Lucy’s Sales, et al. v. Contra Costa County, et al., U.S. District Court No. C98-02955

C.  CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, ?54956.9(b): Two potential cases.