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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2002

The Board of Supervisors respects your time, and every attempt is made to accurately estimate when an item may be heard by the Board. All times specified for items on the Board of Supervisors agenda are approximate. Items may be heard later than indicated depending on the business of the day. Your patience is appreciated.

PROJECTED

TIME

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

CLOSED SESSION: The Board agreed to join a litigation matter entitled People of the State of California v. Dynegy Power Marketing, Inc. et.al.#318 189, San Francisco Superior Court, the action(s) generally seek to require the defendant power companies to disgorge all monies obtained by alleged unlawful or unfair business practices. (AYES: I, III, IV, V; NOES: II; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None)

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

Inspirational Thought - "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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

Approved as listed.

 

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS

Approved as listed.

HA.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 5019 authorizing the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to submit an application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for disposition of three land parcels at the Las Deltas Development in Richmond.

9:35 A.M.

PRESENTATIONS

Approved as listed.

PR.1 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/47 proclaiming February 26, 2002 as "Spay Day USA" in Contra Costa County. (Michael Ross, Animal Services Director) (All Districts)

PR.2 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/48 recognizing and expressing appreciation to Jim Serventi for his efforts to promote and preserve awareness of Concord’s diverse history. (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (District IV)

PR.3 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/57 commending Pittsburg Preschool and Community Council for its dedication to the welfare of individuals, families and youth over the years. (Supervisor Glover) (All Districts)

9:50 A.M.

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

Approved as listed except as noted below:

SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

SD.2 CONSIDER accepting a report by the Health Services Department on existing substance abuse prevention services and authorizing the Health Services Director, or designee, to initiate a Request for Proposals to solicit new competitive applications in an effort to direct prevention services towards populations of higher risk and nationally recognized best practices. (Chuck Deutschman, Director of Community Substance Abuse Services, Health Services Department) (All Districts)

ACCEPTED a report by the Health Services Department on existing substance abuse prevention services and AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director, or designee, to initiate a Request for Proposals to solicit new competitive applications in an effort to direct prevention services towards populations of higher risk and nationally recognized best practices; and REFERRED the matter to the Family and Human Services Committee to be considered at their next meeting. (AYES: I,II,IV,V; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: III).

SD.3 CONSIDER authorizing the following actions to fulfill the compliance requirements of the Growth Management and Improvement Program for Measure C-1988 including: find the County’s policies and programs in compliance with the Contra Costa Transportation Improvement and Growth Management Program; approve the Biennial Compliance Checklist; adopt the 2002/2008 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Parks and Sheriff facilities. (Steven L. Goetz, Community Development Department) (All Districts)

AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors to sign the Biennial Compliance Checklist; FOUND the County’s policies and programs in compliance with the Contra Costa Transportation Improvement and Growth Management Program; APPROVED the Biennial Compliance Checklist; and ADOPTED the 2002/2008 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Parks and Sheriff facilities.

SD.4 CONSIDER supporting legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom Torlakson to include State Route 4, between the city limit of Brentwood and the Contra Costa-San Joaquin county line, as a pilot project in the "Safety Enhancement-Double Fine Zones" program. (Supervisor Gerber) (District III)

APPROVED supporting legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom Torlakson to include State Route 4, between the city limit of Brentwood and the Contra Costa-San Joaquin county line, as a pilot project in the "Safety Enhancement-Double Fine Zones" program, as amended to include Oakley.

SD.5 CONSIDER approving plans and specifications and ADOPTING the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the New Powers Childcare Center, 27th Street at Maine, Richmond for the Community Services Department; and DIRECTING the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received on March 14, 2002. (Department of Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2000 one time program improvement Grant) (District I)

APPROVED plans and specifications and ADOPTED the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the New Powers Childcare Center, 27th Street at Maine, Richmond, for the Community Services Department; and DIRECTED the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received on March 14, 2002.

SD.6 CONSIDER accepting report of the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee and agreeing to reconstitute the committee, as specified. (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)

U.1 AGREED by unanimous vote of the Supervisors present, to add to consideration a review of recent activities at Contra Costa refineries (AYES: I, II, IV, V; NOES: None: ABSENT: III; ABSTAIN: None).

REQUESTED the County Administrator together with the Department of Health Services and the Office of Emergency Services to prepare a full report to the Board on these matters; and REQUESTED the County Administrator to have available whatever staffing precautions may be necessary under the Management of Change provisions of the Industrial Safety Ordinance. These provisions to be invoked in the event of a labor action.

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

Approved as listed except as noted below:

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

Joe Ruby, 8 Kingston Place, Pittsburg; regarding the recent appointment on the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District Board of Directors.

D.2 CONSIDER approving plans and specifications for the Contra Costa County Animal Services Facility, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez and adopting the Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); approving and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to negotiate and enter into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Pinole Redevelopment Agency with respect to the replacement of the West County Animal Shelter; and directing the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received on both projects as specified. (Laura Lockwood, County Administrator’s Office, Michael G. Ross, Animal Services Director) (All Districts)

APPROVED plans and specifications for the Contra Costa County Animal Services Facility, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez; ADOPTED the Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the County Administrator, or designee, to negotiate and enter into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Pinole Redevelopment Agency with respect to the replacement of the West County Animal Shelter; and DIRECTED the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received on both projects as specified.

11:00 A.M.

D.3 HEARING on the appeal of Clair Calhoon objecting to the Community Development Department’s decision to reject a late appeal relating to a tree removal permit to remove seven trees at 2300 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. (County File #TP010020) (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (District III)

CLOSED the public hearing; UPHELD the Community Development Department’s decision to reject a late appeal filed by Clair Calhoon relating to a tree removal permit to remove seven trees at 2300 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek; DIRECTED the Community Development Department to return to the Board with brochures on the procedure of filing an appeal in a timely matter.

Closed Session

1:00 P.M.

D.4 HEARING to consider a land use permit application of Bio Energy, L.L.C., (Applicant) – Keller Canyon Landfill Company (Owner), County File #LP012115 for proposed landfill gas power plant at the Keller Canyon Landfill, and related consideration of electricity surcharge and California Environmental Quality Act compliance, unincorporated area. (To be continued to April 9, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.) (Deidra Dingman, Community Development Department)

CONTINUED to April 9, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., the hearing to consider a land use permit application of Bio Energy, L.L.C., (Applicant) – Keller Canyon Landfill, and related consideration of electricity surcharge and California Enviromental Quality Act compliance, unincorporated area.

 

Adjourn in Memory of David Tannehill and John Toffoli

Adjourn to Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference February 7, 2002 6:30 p.m. Contra Costa Country Club 801 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/50 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by John M. tyson for the bayview Curb Ramps-Phase 2 project, Pinole area. (Local Road Funds) (District I)

C.2 APPROVE the Livorna Road Overlay, Loring Avenue & Winslow Street Overlays, Pleasant Hill Road Overlay, Port Chicago Highway Overlay, and Rodeo Reconstruction and Overlay projects, DETERMINE that the projects are California Environmental Quality Act Class 1c Categorical Exemptions, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise the projects at his discretion, West and Central County areas. [CDD-CP #01-49] (Measure C-Return to Source, City of Walnut Creek, and City of Pleasant Hill) (Districts II & V)

Engineering Services

C.3 SUB 7984: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/51 accepting instrument for Offer of Dedication for Drainage Purposes for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Inc., Dougherty Valley area. (District III)

C.4 SUB 7984: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/52 accepting instrument for Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Inc., Dougherty Valley area. (District III)

Special Districts & County Airports

C.5 APPROVE plans and specifications for the Buchanan Field Airport Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project, Concord area, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received on March 12, 2002. [CDD-CP # 98-67] (90% Federal Aviation Administration, 5.5% County Enterprise, 4.5% State) (District IV)

Statutory Actions

C.6 APPROVE minutes for the month of January 2002.

C.7 DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.

Claims, Collections & Litigation

C.8 DENY claim of E. Turner.

C.9 RECEIVE reports concerning the final settlement of the following lawsuits and AUTHORIZE payments to the following individuals from the Liability Trust Fund, as recommended by the County Administrator:

Victoria Seawright $275,000 David Beason 35,000 Nedra Marks 105,000 Deborah Anderson 25,000 Donna Emerson 40,000

C.10 AUTHORIZE the County Counsel to take appropriate legal action, including the filing of suit, against the developer, the surety, the surety’s successor, and any other responsible parties to compel the repair and stabilization of the Fleetwood Road cul-de-sac, to obtain funds to complete the necessary repairs, and to defray the County’s expenses (attorney’s fees, court costs, staff time, inspection fees, etc.); and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to mail a copy of the Board’s action to the surety and the developer to make a formal demand against the grading bond. (District III)

Hearing Dates

C.11 FIX February 26, 2002 at 9:00 a.m., for a public hearing to consider the implementation of the East County Transportation Improvement Authority Fee and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to publish the notice of public hearing in compliance with Section 6061 of the California Government Code, East County areas. (Districts III and IV)

C.12 RECEIVE report prepared by the Auditor-Controller on the property tax-related costs of the Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor, and Assessment Appeals Board for fiscal year 2000/2001, and FIX March 12, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. for a public hearing to consider and adopt findings on property tax administrative costs. (All Districts)

Honors & Proclamations

C.13 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/53 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Ambrose Lions Club, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.

C.14 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/58 honoring Bishop John Richard Bryant as the keynote speaker of the Richmond NAACP 21st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. (District I)

Ordinances

C.15 ADOPT Ordinance No. 2002-03, introduced January 15, 2002, rezoning land (RZ013101) in the Martinez area.

Appointments & Resignations

C.16 ACCEPT resignation of Stephen R. Herrick, DECLARE vacant the Appointee 2 seat on the Byron Municipal Advisory Council, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber. (District III)

C.17 REAPPOINT David Botta to the Appointee 4 seat on the County Service Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (District II)

C.18 REAPPOINT Genevieve Marzi to the Appointee 3 seat on the County Service Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (District II)

C.19 DECLARE vacant the Member At Large seat held by Andrew Newcomer, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. (All Districts)

C.20 APPOINT Joseph E. Costa to the Appointee 1 seat on the County Services Area P-1 Citizens Advisory Committee, DECLARE vacant the Alternate 1 seat previously held by Mr. Costa, and APPOINT Kent Peterson to the Alternate 1 seat, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (District II)

C.21 APPOINT Patricia Howlett as the City of Concord representative to the Aviation Advisory Committee to complete the current term ending March 1, 2002 and to an additional term ending March 1, 2004, as recommended by the City of Concord. (District IV)

C.22 ESTABLISH two Alternate seats on the Knightsen Town Advisory Council and make specified administrative changes consistent with the 2001 redistricting of the Board of Supervisors, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber. (District III)

C.23 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/56 appointing Supervisor Donna Gerber as the Board of Supervisors Alternate to the East Region Library Board and updating the master list of Board member appointments to include all Regional Library Board appointments, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

Appropriation Adjustments - 2001/2002 FY

C.24 General County Revenue (0005): AUTHORIZE realignment of $399,205 in estimated revenues for "Equipment Replacement Release" and "Sale of Equipment" to correct an error on previously approved Adjustment Nos. 5049 and 5053. (Net impact of adjustment is zero) (All Districts)

C.25 General Services (0079): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $58,365 from insurance proceeds and APPROPRIATE to Building Maintenance to replace a chassis and to rebuild an aerial lift damaged by fire. (All Districts)

C.26 General Services (0063)/Sheriff (0255): AUTHORIZE transfer of appropriations in the amount of $87,022 from Sheriff to General Services-Fleet Services for the purchase of four patrol sedans for the Sheriff’s K-9 Program. (See C.89)

C.27 District Attorney Revenue SEIF (0250)/Plant Acquisition (0111): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $2,490,400 from the District Attorney’s Excess SEIF Revenue Fund and APPROPRIATE for the required payment to the State and the District Attorney’s 1111 Ward Street Remodel Project. (All Districts) (See C.93)

Intergovernmental Relations

C.28 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/54 to endorse Measure D, a bond measure on the March 2002 ballot that will provide funding to complete repair, renovation, and replacement of middle and high schools detailed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District facilities plan, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.29 ADOPT position in support of SB 369 (Dunn), which would reauthorize cities, counties and joint powers authorities to issue Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to communicate the Board’s support of the bill to the County’s legislative delegation. (All Districts)

C.30 ADOPT position in support of Proposition 42, which would dedicate the State sales tax on gasoline for transportation improvement, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.

Personnel Actions

C.31 ADD two Clerk-Experienced Level positions and CANCEL one Human Resources Analyst III position in the Human Resources Department. (Salary savings, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.32 CANCEL four Sheriff’s Aide positions in the Sheriff’s Department/Custody Services Bureau. (All Districts)

C.33 ADD one Account Clerk-Experienced Level position and CANCEL one Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Human Resources Department. (Cost neutral) (All Districts)

C.34 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/55 to adjust the salary step placement for two Probation Department employees, as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. (All Districts)

C.35 ADD one Collection Enforcement Officer II position in the Office of the County Administrator/Revenue Collection Division. (Revenue offset) (All Districts)

C.36 CHANGE the hours of one Board of Supervisors Assistant-General Secretary position from part-time (20/40) to permanent intermittent in District IV. (District IV)

C.37 REALLOCATE the Health Services Department classes of Junior Radiology Technician, Senior Radiology Technician, Cardiac Ultrasonographer, Ultrasound Technologist I, Ultrasound Technologist II, Assistant Diagnostic Imaging Manager, and Diagnostic Imaging Manager on the salary schedule. (Budgeted cost savings) (All Districts)

C.38 REALLOCATE the salaries of the Health Services Department classes of Pharmacist I, Pharmacist II, Clinical Drug Information Coordinator, Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services, and Director of Pharmacy Services on the salary schedule. (Elimination of registry use and overtime, cost savings) (All Districts)

C.39 ADD one Family and Children’s Services Assistant Family Advocacy Manager-Project position in the Community Services Department. (100% revenue offset, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.40 REALLOCATE the salary of the Health Services Department class of Director, Public Health Clinic Services on the salary schedule. (Administrative cost offset, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.41 ADD one part time (32/40) Family Nurse Practitioner, one part time (32/40) Registered Nurse-Experienced level position, and one Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Health Services Department. (100% revenue offset, mid-year appropriation adjustment) (All Districts)

C.42 ADD one Administrative Services Assistant II position in the Health Services Department. (100% grant funded, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.43 REALLOCATE the salaries of the Community Services Department classes of FACS Special Needs/Mental Health Manager-Project and FACS Assistant Special Needs/Mental Health Manager-Project on the salary schedule. (100% revenue offset, budgeted)

C.44 REALLOCATE the salaries of the Community Services Department classes of FACS Family Advocacy Manager-Project and FACS Assistant Family Advocacy Manager-Project on the salary schedule. (100% revenue offset, budgeted)

Grants & Contracts

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

C.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute an interagency agreement with the City of San Jose for receipt of funds under the Caregiver Training Initiative Grant in the amount of $160,734 for skill building services in health occupations for clients enrolled in Welfare-to-Work programs for the period March 1 through September 30, 2002. (100% Federal funds, no County match) (All Districts)

C.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract with the County Redevelopment Agency to pay the County an amount not to exceed $120,000 for the placement of a modular building at Lefty Gomez Field in the Rodeo Redevelopment area. (See C.97)

C.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development to extend the term from December 31, 2001 to March 31, 2002 for the 2001 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), with no change in the maximum reimbursable dollar amount. (100% State funds, no County match, budgeted) (All Districts)    

C.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Community Services and Development in an amount up to $146,229 for 2002 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services, through December 31, 2002. (100% State funds, no County match, budgeted) (All Districts) 

C.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to accept a Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $1,825,148 for Early Head Start Program services, through December 31, 2002. (80% Federal funds, 20% In-kind County match, budgeted in fiscal year 2001/2002 and fiscal year 2002/2003) (All Districts) 

C.50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education (Superintendent of Schools), to pay the County an amount not to exceed $15,000, for the Junior Health Facilitator Project in West County, through June 30, 2002. (No County match, budgeted) (District I)

C.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the State Department of Mental Health in an amount not to exceed $2,254,750 to implement and administer managed care mental health services for Medi-Cal eligible residents of Contra Costa County, through June 30, 2002. (No County match) (All Districts)

C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to apply for funding from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA) for County's Synergy Program and, if awarded, to execute an award contract in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for fiscal year 2002/2003. (Federal funds) (All Districts)

C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to apply for funding from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA) for the County's Hope Program and, if awarded, to execute an award contract in an amount not to exceed $491,195 for fiscal year 2002/2003. (No County match) (All Districts)

C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the State of California Department of Health Services in an amount not to exceed $9,993, to provide funding for the Immunization Registry Project, through June 30, 2002. (No County match) (All Districts)

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

C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract for the Sitework for Head Start Classroom Expansion at George Miller Center, 3020 Grant Street, Concord and Antioch Fairgrounds, 1203 W. Tenth Street, Antioch for the Community Services Department to increase the payment limit by $28,457 to a new payment limit of $537,080 for a new sewer line to the street. (Federal Grant, budgeted) (District II)

C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lao Family Community Development, Inc., in the amount of $92,863 to provide employment services for CalWORKs and low income refugees residing in West Contra Costa County for the period January 1 through December 31, 2002. (8% County, 92% State and Federal funds) (Budgeted) (Districts I and II)

C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Cyberspace Technologies International, Inc., in the amount of $397,594 for project management of the Contra Costa County Business Information System (CCCBIS) for the period January 1 through June 30, 2002. (20% County, 80% State, Federal) (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with Brown Miller Communications in the amount of $87,000 for the purpose of social marketing for the Healthy Families program for the period January 2 through June 15, 2002. (100% State SCHIP funds) (All Districts)

C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Keven Ormiston in the amount of $41,500 for computer and information technology services for the period February 1 through July 31, 2002. (No net County cost, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Interaction Associates in the amount of $250,000, to provide a training and development program for the maintenance division, for the period February 5 through December 31, 2002. (Public Works budgeted) (All Districts)

C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with Richard T. Loewke, to increase the payment limit by $3,200 to a new payment limit of $38,200 and to extend the term from December 31, 2001 to June 30, 2002, for "on call" environmental permitting services for various projects, Countywide. (Flood Control District, Road and Airport project funds) (All Districts)

C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with First Baptist Church to increase the payment limit by $3,862 to a new payment limit of $1,757,736 to add training and technical assistance for staff, through December 31, 2002. (80% Federal funds, 20% In-kind match, budgeted) (District V)     

C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ChildCare Careers to increase the payment limit by $80,000 to a new payment limit of $555,000 for additional temporary teaching services for the period July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002. (100% Federal funds, budgeted) (All Districts)     

C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Vista Staffing Solutions, effective December 15, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $150,000 to provide additional temporary physician services at County's Main Detention Facility and Psychiatry Ward, through September 30, 2002. (Enterprise I Budget, Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)

C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $220,000 to provide continuing respiratory therapist registry services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, through January 31, 2003. (Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Gloria G. Hill in an amount not to exceed $43,620 to provide continuing consultation and technical assistance to the Mental Health Director with regard to family advocacy services for families of individuals with mental disabilities, through January 31, 2003. (50% Federal funds, 50% Mental Health Realignment) (All Districts)

C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Weatherby Locums, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide temporary locum tenens physicians for inpatient psychiatry services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, through December 31, 2002. (Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with TempCARE/Teachers Connection in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide temporary teaching staff to the George Miller Centers, through December 31, 2002. (90% State, 10% County funds, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $5,160,704, to provide continuing subacute skilled nursing care for County's seriously and persistently mentally ill and neurobehavioral clients through June 30, 2002, including an automatic extension through December 31, 2002 in an amount not to exceed $2,580,352. (100% Mental Health Realignment, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Desarrollo Familiar, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,947, to provide continuing information and referral, consultation, education, and outpatient mental health services for West Contra Costa County (Familias Unidas Counseling Center) through June 30, 2002, including an automatic extension through December 31, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $136,826. (15% Federally Funded Medi-Cal, 85% Mental Health Realignment) (Districts I and II)

C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Randall Lane Sawyer, effective January 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $35,756 to a new payment limit of $128,916, and to extend the term from January 31, 2002 through April 30, 2002, for continuing consultation and technical assistance to the Department's Environmental Health Division and to petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing businesses in the County that handle acutely hazardous materials. (100% Cal/ARP revenue, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $166,334 to provide a Patients' Rights Program through June 30, 2002, including an automatic extension through December 31, 2002 in an amount not to exceed $148,760. (100% Mental Health Realignment, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa Association for Retarded Citzens, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $59,000 to provide early intervention mental health services to children of pregnant and parenting women in the Child Welfare System in East County, through June 30, 2002. (100% State Proposition 10 funds, budgeted) (Districts III and V)

C.74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with We Care Society, Inc., (dba Barbara Milliff Children's Center) in an amount not to exceed $59,000 to provide early intervention mental health services to children of pregnant and parenting women in the Child Welfare System in Central County, through June 30, 2002. (100% State Proposition 10 funds, budgeted) (Districts II, III and IV)

C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Early Childhood Mental Health in an amount not to exceed $216,427 to provide early intervention mental health services to children of pregnant and parenting women in the Child Welfare System in West County, through June 30, 2002. (100% State Proposition 10 funds, budgeted) (Districts II, III and IV)

C.76 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ujima Family Recovery Services, effective February 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $86,826 to a new payment limit of $495,431 to provide additional residential treatment and aftercare services, through June 30, 2002. (State Proposition 10 funds) (All Districts)

 

C.77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with East Bay Nephrology Medical Group in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide professional Nephrology/Internal Medicine services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, through September 30, 2002. (Enterprise II Budget) (All Districts)

C.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with California Heart Medical Group in an amount not to exceed $85,000 to provide continuing professional cardiac surgery services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, through November 30, 2002. (Member Premiums, Third Party Payor) (All Districts)

C.79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert Asher in an amount not to exceed $126,000 to provide continuing consultation and technical assistance with regard to the Call Center Communications Systems, through January 31, 2003. (Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

C.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Therapy Connections, Inc., effective January 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $24,500 to a new payment limit of $73,500 to provide additional temporary occupational and physical therapists, through June 30, 2002. (90% State funds, 10% County match, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Nia Nonzamo, effective October 1, 2001, to increase the payment limit by $2,604 to a new payment limit of $46,444 to provide additional hours of dual diagnosis services to the Health, Housing and Integrated Services Network (HHISN), through February 28, 2002. (100% Mental Health Realignment, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Greater Richmond Interfaith Program in an amount not to exceed $31,030 to continue to maintain a market garden at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility for the East West Garden Project, September 30, 2003. (100% State California Nutrition Network funds, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the State Department of Mental Health, representing the County's Mental Health Services "Performance Contract" for fiscal year 2001/2002, as required by the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act in the amount of $926,487 for the County's use of eight (8) State Hospital beds. (100% Mental Health Realignment, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Psychological Services Center in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services, through June 30, 2002. (100% State and Federal Medi-Cal, budgeted) (All Districts)

Other Actions

C.85 APPROVE Real Estate Commission Policy, governing leases of building space by the County for property listed with real estate brokers, and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to implement the policy. (All Districts)

C.86 AWARD contract in the amount of $114,980 for the Fire Alarm System Upgrade at 625 Court Street, Martinez to the lowest responsible bidder, Fort Bragg Electric, Inc., who has been found to have met the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program. (Plant Acquisition, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.87 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Auditor-Controller’s December 2001 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) activity reports. (All Districts)

C.88 AUTHORIZE discharge from accountability for specified Health Services Department accounts, as requested by the Office of Revenue Collection Director. (All Districts)

C.89 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fleet Manager to purchase four 2002 Crown Victoria Patrol sedans for the Sheriff-Coroner Department K-9 Program. (See C.26)

C.90 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Treasurer’s Reconciliation Report as of December 31, 2001, as requested by the 1992 Audit Management Letter of December 30, 1992 from KPMG Peat Marwick. (All Districts)

C.91 ACCEPT the Treasurer’s Investment Policy as of June, 2001, with changes effective January 1, 2002. (All Districts)

C.92 ALLOCATE funds and AUTHORIZE payment to the City of Concord in the amount of $91,014 for the County’s share for participation in the Shaping the Future Smart Growth Program for regional planning activities in cooperation with Contra Costa cities. (County Regional Enhancement Contribution) (All Districts)

C.93 AUTHORIZE release of $2,490,400 from the reserve/designation in the District Attorney's Excess SEIF Revenue Fund and ALLOCATE for required payment to the State and the District Attorney's 1111 Ward Street Remodel Project, as recommended by the District Attorney. (All Districts) (See C.27)

C.94 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board on October 26, 1999 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure. (All Districts)

C.95 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. (All Districts)

C.96 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County. (All Districts)

Redevelopment Agency

C.97 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract with the County (Public Works Department) in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for the placement of a modular building at Lefty Gomez Field in the Rodeo Redevelopment area. (See C.46)

C.98 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to submit a Community Development Block Grant application in the amount of $250,000 for the housing rehabilitation component of the Youthbuild Program, North Richmond area. (District I)

 

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 F. D. Glover and M. DeSaulnier) - meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Finance Committee (Supervisors G. B. Uilkema and D. Gerber) - meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors M. DeSaulnier and G. B. Uilkema) - meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

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

 

Family and Human Services Committee

02-11-02

9:00 A.M.

See above

Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee

To be Determined

 

 

 

  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 

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. Stroughter, et al. v. Tosco Refinery, et al. (Housing Authority), C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 01-00221
    2. Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District v. Shaw Foundation Properties, Inc., et al., C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 00-03276
    3. Harold Rosenthal v. County of Contra Costa, et al., U. S. District Court No. C 01-07955 MJJ

C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(c): one potential case