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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)

AGENDA

TUESDAY

MARCH 26, 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: By unanimous vote, the Board gave direction to initiate litigation. The action, the defendants, and further particulars will be disclosed, upon inquiry, once the action is filed.

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

Inspirational Thought - "Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see." ~John W. Whitehead

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

Approved as listed except as noted: C.16, C.32, C.52, C.82, C.87,

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS

Approved as listed

HA.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 5023 approving the Performance and Evaluation Reports for specified HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Capital Fund Grants, certifying that reasonable efforts have been made to allow residents to review and comment on said reports prior to submission to HUD.

HA.2 ADOPT Resolution No. 5022 approving collection loss write-off in the amount of $12,445.48 for the quarter ending March 2002, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.

9:35 A.M.

PRESENTATIONS

Approved as listed

PR.1 PRESENTATION to congratulate Sheriff-Coroner Warren Rupf on his pending installation as President of the California State Sheriff’s Association. (John Sweeten, County Administrator) (All Districts)

PR.2 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/164 recognizing the honest and faithful service to Contra Costa County by Emanuel K. "Mac" McCall. (Supervisor Glover)

PR.3 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/162 proclaiming April 7-13, 2002 as the Week of the Young Child. (Supervisor Gerber)

9:45 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 HEARING to consider proposal to approve and authorize the General Services Director, or designee, to enter into an energy services contract in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for the purchase and installation of energy efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) replacement units for the Sheriff’s Crime Lab. (Barton J. Gilbert, General Services Director) (District II)

CLOSED the public hearing; APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the General Services Director, or designee, to enter into an energy services contract in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for the purchase and installation of energy efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) replacement units for the Sheriff’s Crime Lab.

SD.3 A. HEARING, as required by Section 6586.5(a)(2) of the California Government Code with respect to the public benefit of issuance of Contra Costa County Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, for the refinancing of outstanding 1992 certificates of participation and the financing of various capital improvements and projects, including the acquisition of 1650 Cavallo Road and photovoltaic (solar panel) systems to be placed on the roofs of the Martinez Detention Facility and the 50 Douglas Drive facility, Martinez; and

B. Acting as the Board of Supervisors and the Contra Costa County Public Financing Authority (CCCPFA), CONSIDER adopting Resolution Nos. 2002/166 and 2002/167 approving and authorizing the issuance by the CCCPFA of lease revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $35 million to fund the refinancing of outstanding 1992 certificates of participation, and various capital improvements and projects, and authorizing the execution of necessary actions and documents in connection therewith. (Laura Lockwood, County Administrator's Office) (All Districts)

A. CLOSED the public hearing regarding the issuance of Contra Costa County Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, for the refinancing of outstanding 1992 certificates of participation and the financing of various capital improvements and projects, including the acquisition of 1650 Cavallo Road and photovoltaic (solar panel) systems to be placed on the roofs of the Martinez Detention Facility and the 50 Douglas Drive facility, Martinez; and

B. Acting as the Board of Supervisors and the Contra Costa County Public Financing Authority (CCCPFA), ADOPTED Resolution Nos. 2002/166 and 2002/167 approving and authorizing the issuance by the CCCPFA of lease revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $35 million to fund the refinancing of outstanding 1992 certificates of participation, and various capital improvements and projects, and authorizing the execution of necessary actions and documents in connection therewith.

SD.4 HEARING to consider Resolution No. 2002/194 and Ordinance No. 2002-09 adopting fees for the East County Transportation Improvement Area of Benefit, including administrative actions for fee implementation, to consider Ordinance No. 2002-08 extending the interim fee authorization, and to determine the activity is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act, East County areas. [CDD-CP # 02-16] (Lowell Tunison, Public Works Department) (District III and IV)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2002/194 to Extend Urgency Ordinance and Regular Ordiance and for the East County Transportation Improvement Area of Benefit; ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2002-09 adopting fees for the East County Transportation Improvement Area of Benefit, including administrative actions for fee implementation; ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2002-08 extending the interim fee authorization; and DETERMINED the activity is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) East County areas.

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

D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) There were no requests to speak

D.2 CONSIDER recommendation from the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and report of the Community Development Director regarding the Measure C-1988 conflict resolution process pertaining to the proposed Camino Tassajara combined General Plan Amendment. (Dennis Barry, Patrick Roche, Community Development Department)

DECLARED the intent of the County to participate in a conflict resolution process with the Town of Danville, and other involved parties, as mutually agreed upon with the County and the Town of Danville, as consistent with CCTA policy, regarding the Camino Tassajara Combined General Plan Amendment, in accordance with CCTA Resolutions 95-06-G and 95-07-G and under the auspices of the CCTA, and DECLARED the intent and expectation that this conflict resolution process will be completed in a timely manner within the sixty (60) day timeframe as recommended by the CCTA; and DIRECTED Community Development and County Counsel staff to immediately meet and confer with CCTA staff on the procedures and timeline for conducting the conflict resolution process, and provide a status report for the April 9, 2002 Board meeting.

Closed Session

11:00 A.M.

9thAnnual Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebration Adjourn to Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference April 4, 2002 6:30 p.m. Mira Vista Golf & Country Club 7901 Cutting Blvd. El Cerrito, CA

THE BOARD WILL NOT BE MEETING ON APRIL 2, 2002

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 to execute a contract with Cal Engineering & Geology in the amount of $21,500 to provide geotechnical services to repair two recent slides identified along Wildcat Canyon Road, Orinda area, for the period March 15, 2002 through project completion. (Wildcat Canyon Road Landslide Investigation and Repair (MP 0.68) project) (Road Funds) (District I)

C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with Cal Engineering & Geology, effective March 26, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $16,000 to a new payment limit of $44,200 to expand the study of the stability of Wildcat Canyon Road, between San Pablo Dam Road and Inspiration Point, included in the Wildcat Canyon Shoulder Repair Project, Orinda area. (Road Funds) (District I)

C.3 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/168 ordering the vacation of an underground water pipe easement over a portion of parcel number 149-271-013, as requested by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, and determining that the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, Pleasant Hill area. [CDD-CP #01-48] (District IV)

C.4 APPROVE the Olinda Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk Gap Closure Project; DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3 Categorical Exemption; and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise the project at his discretion, El Sobrante area. [CDD-CP #02-06] (Transportation Development Act Funds) (District I)

C.5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Sycamore Environmental Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $50,000 to perform invertebrate surveys and wetlands delineation in connection with the Byron Highway South Shoulder Improvements project, Byron area, for the period March 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004. (Road Funds) (District III)

C.6 APPROVE the 2002 Slurry Seal and Cul-de-Sac Overlay/Reconstruct Project; DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 Categorical Exemption; and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise the project at his discretion, Countywide. [CDD-CP# 02-09] (54% Measure C and 46% Traffic Congestion Relief Funds) (All Districts)

C.7 ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 3990 prohibiting parking on school days except for the loading and unloading of passengers from school buses (red curb) on the north side of Hazel Avenue (Road No. 1065B), beginning at a point 38 feet west of the center line of Mira Vista Avenue and extending westerly a distance of 80 feet, Richmond area. (District I)

C.8 ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 3991 prohibiting parking on the south side of Arnold Industrial Way (Road No. 3884), beginning at a point 874 feet west of the center line of Industrial Way and extending westerly a distance of 176 feet, Concord area. (District IV)

Engineering Services

C.9 MS 60-89: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/169 approving the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed by John M. Donkonics and Nancy L. Donkonics, et. al., Martinez area. (District II)

C.10 RA 1077: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/170 accepting the completion of warranty period and release of cash deficiency deposit for Las Quebradas Lane, (cross-reference Subdivision 7744) for subdivision being developed by Anderson & Overhoftzer Properties, Alamo area. (District III)

C.11 RA 1107: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/171 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for Camino Tassajara (cross-reference Subdivision 8002) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Danville area. (District III)

C.12 RA1107: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/172 approving the Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for Camino Tassajara, (cross-reference Subdivision 8002) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Danville area. (District III)

C.13 SUB 7418: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/173 approving the second extension of the Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed by Deluke Company, Ltd., Martinez area. (District II)

C.14 SUB 8002: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/174 accepting the Grant Deed of Development Rights (Creek Structure Setback) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Danville area. (District III)

C.15 SUB 8002: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/175 approving the Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Danville area. (District III)

C.16 SUB 8002: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/176 approving the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Danville area. (District III)

RELISTED to April 9, 2002 consideration to adopt Resolution No. 2002/176 approving the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision 8002 being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, Danville area.

C.17 RA 1109: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/177 accepting the Offer of Dedication for drainage purposes for subdivision being developed by the Hofmann Land Development Company, Byron area. (District III)

Special Districts & County Airports

C.18 RATIFY issuance of Addendum No. 2 to the plans and specifications for the Buchanan Field Airport Apron and Taxiway project, Concord area, to correct an error in bid quantity and provide for additional options for pull boxes. [CDD-CP # 98-67] (District IV)

C.19 AMEND Resolution Nos. 86/406 approved on July 15, 1986 and 98/381 approved on July 14, 1998, to revise procedures related to the Award of Contracts for Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District Repair, Maintenance and Improvement Projects and for Professional and Support Services, Danville area. (District III)

C.20 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/178 establishing procedures for Awarding of Contracts for Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District Repair, Maintenance and Improvement Projects and for Professional and Support Services, San Ramon area. (District III)

C.21 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment between Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) and William R. Gray and Company, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $30,000 to a new payment limit of $340,000 and to extend the term from March 31 to June 30, 2002, for administration, project management and other professional services on an interim basis, Danville area. (Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District) (District III)

C.22 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment between the Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District and William R. Gray and Company, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $10,000 to a new payment limit of $43,000 and to extend the term from March 31 to June 30, 2002, for administration, project management and other professional services on an interim basis, San Ramon area. (Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District) (District III)

C.23 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, to execute the Second Amendment to the rental agreement with John and Laura Huie, effective March 1, 2002, to increase the monthly rental payment by $500 to a new payment limit of $1,500, for the property located at 1456 Paseo Nogales, Alamo area. (District III)

C.24 AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to prepare a warrant from the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to the County of Marin in the amount of $25,000 for a regional programmatic biological assessment required for the regional general permit for Flood Control maintenance activities, Countywide. (All Districts)

C.25 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/165 approving the submittal of a preapplication and application for grant funds from the National Park Service under the fiscal year 2002 Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program, Baypoint area. (Countywide Landscape District) (District V)

C.26 ACCEPT and APPROVE the fiscal year 2001/2002 Program Budget for the Blackhawk Geological Hazard Abatement District (GHAD), Danville area. (County Service Area M-23) (District III)

Claims, Collections & Litigation

C.27 DENY claims of J. Berkowitz; D. Fredrick; S.& K. Vidovich; G. & A. Dye; D. Toliver; E. Pespitro; J. Javier; L. Javier; A. Viloria; J. Javier; C. Javier; R. Sparks; and N. Magic.

C.28 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Stephen Archie vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $127,800, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)

C.29 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Martha Hunter vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $52,268 less payments previously paid, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)

C.30 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Mary Diaz vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the General Liability Trust Fund in the amount of $48,000, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)

Hearing Dates

C.31 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/179 accepting the Engineer’s Report and fixing May 14, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., for a public hearing to consider levying an assessment for additional parcels to be annexed to County Service Area L-100, SD 018606, Walnut Creek area. (District III)

Honors & Proclamations

C.32 ADOPT Resolution Nos. 2002/184, 2002/185, 2002/186, 2002/187, 2002/188, 2002/189, honoring the dedication of California Firefighters and the selfless services of Robert C. Hayden, James Robert Haines, LeRoy Jenkins, Richard L. Toler, David Eugene Vanni, and John R. Welsh, of Local 1230, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

ADOPTED Resolution Nos. 2002/184, 2002/185, 2002/186, 2002/187, 2002/188, 2002/189, and 2002/195 honoring the dedication of California Firefighters and the selfless services of Robert C. Hayden, James Robert Haines, LeRoy Jenkins, Richard L. Toler, David Eugene Vanni, John R. Welsh, and Raymond H. Morgan of Local 1230.

C.33 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/180 honoring the memory of the members of Local 1230 who lost their lives protecting us, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.

C.34 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/190 recognizing Susan "Bobby" Young upon the occasion of her retirement after 27 years of dedicated service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.

Ordinances

C.35 INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2002-07 to rezone the Alamo Gardens Property, located at Livorna Road, Interstate 680 and Sugarloaf Drive in the Alamo area (RZ983069), Single Family Low Density to Planned Unit District. (District III)

Appointments & Resignations

C.36 ACCEPT resignation of Allen Ives from the District V Tenant seat on the Mobile Home Advisory Committee, DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.

C.37 REAPPOINT Marion B. Dickens to the District IB seat on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.38 APPOINT Alexis Pusina to the District I Volunteer Adult Coordinator and DeEboni Herron and Donald Patterson, Jr. to District I Youth Commissioner seats on the Countywide Youth Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.39 APPROVE the providers recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan Quality Council on February 22, 2002.

C.40 REAPPOINT David Johnson and David Thayer to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

Appropriation Adjustments - 2001/2002 FY

C.41 General Services (0063)/(0079)/(0148): AUTHORIZE transfer of appropriations in the amount of $14,240 from Building Maintenance and $9,120 from Central Services to Fleet Services to cover costs of upgrades on three vehicles replaced by General Services. (Vehicle purchase approved with the adoption of the 2001/2002 Final Budget.) (All Districts)

C.42 General Services (0063)/Sheriff (0255): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $15,586 from accumulated depreciation and salvage, and AUTHORIZE transfer of $148,458 in appropriations from the Sheriff, and APPROPRIATE all to Fleet Services for the purchase of vehicles for the Sheriff’s Crime Laboratory and Custody Alternative Bureau. (All Districts) (Consider with C.83)

C.43 General Services (0063)/Sheriff (0255): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $23,179 from accumulated depreciation and estimated salvage and APPROPRIATE to Fleet Services for the purchase of a replacement patrol vehicle for the Sheriff. (District III) (Consider with C.84)

Personnel Actions

C.44 RETITLE the Public Works Department class of Airport Services Technician to Airport Operations Technician. (All Districts)

C.45 ADD three Deputy Probation Officer III positions in the Probation Department. (Mental Health: 50% State System of Care/50% EPSDT) (All Districts)

C.46 ESTABLISH the class of Medical Staff Services Supervisor, ALLOCATE it to the salary schedule and RECLASSIFY one Medical Staff Administrative Coordinator position to the new class in the Health Services Department. (Revenue offset, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.47 CANCEL one Clerical Supervisor position and ADD two Accredited Records Technician positions in the Health Services Department. (Revenue offset, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.48 ADD one Registered Nurse–Experienced Level position in the Health Services Department. (Offset by elimination of temporary salary, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.49 ADD two Clerk-Specialist Level positions in the Mental Health Division of the Health Services Department. (Mid-year appropriation adjustment, 100% State EPSDT revenue) (All Districts)

C.50 INCREASE the hours of one Tumor Registrar position from part time (24/40) to full time in the Health Services Department. (Elimination of temporary salary, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.51 ADD three Family and Children Services Family Advocate-Project positions in the Community Services Department. (Revenue offset, budgeted)

C.52 INCREASE the hours of five Family and Children Services Home Base Worker-Project positions from part time (35/40) to full time in the Community Services Department. (Revenue offset, budgeted)

RELISTED to April 9, 2002 consideration to increase the hours of five Family and Children Services Home Base Worker-Project positions from part time (35/40) to full time in the Community Services Department.

C.53 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/163 reallocating specified positions and salaries for staffing for the After School Program at the George Miller Centers. (Funded by Regional Center for the East Bay) (All Districts)

Grants & Contracts

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

C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to submit an application on behalf of Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services and Health Services Departments, to the California Department of Health Services Office of Long Term Care, and to accept funding, for a Long Term Care Integration Development grant in the amount of $150,000 for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to support and participate jointly with the Health Services Department in the initial development phases of a Long Term Care Integration Pilot Program. (20% County match, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Contra Costa Community College District to increase the payment limit by $3,889 to a new payment limit of $895,640 for instructional materials and supplies for the expanded state preschool program, through June 30, 2002. (No County match) (All Districts)

C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the State Department of Health Services in an amount not to exceed $1,067,306 for the "On the Move with Foodwise" Project, through September 30, 2003. (Mid-year appropriation adjustment, no County match)

C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to apply for funding from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for County's Solid Waste Program and, if awarded, accept funding in an amount not to exceed $47,000 for fiscal year 2002/2003. (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.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to issue the Third Amendment authorizing extra work under the consulting services agreement dated January 23, 2001 with Interactive Resources, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $26,950 to a new payment limit of $288,245 for tenant improvements at 1650 Cavallo Road, Antioch, for the Employment and Human Services Department. (80% Federal/State, 20% County, budgeted) (District V)

C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to issue the Sixth Amendment to the consulting services agreement dated May 25, 1999 with Interactive Resources, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $202,860 to a new payment limit of $936,655 for architectural services for Remodeling and Office Landscape Partitions at various locations for the Employment and Human Services Department. (80% Federal/State funds, 20% County) (All Districts)

C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute a contract for specialized professional services with Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, LLP, on a contingency basis. (No General Fund cost) (All Districts)

C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Resource Development Associates to extend the term amendment from April 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002 with no change in the payment limit for services related to the development and implementation of the Contra Costa County Futures Children and Families Data Archive. (100% grant funds) (All Districts)

C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, to increase the payment limit by $140,000 to a new payment limit of $266,950 for special testing and inspection services at the Juvenile Hall Expansion and Family Law Center, Martinez. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute contract amendments with Alfred Arroyos and Gillian A. Clarke, to increase the payment limits each by $1,500 to new payment limits of $58,900 and $56,900, respectively, for services provided to the Independent Living Skills Program. (100% Federal Funds) (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Shiela Perla in the amount of $70,000 for consultation and technical assistance to the Employment and Human Services Department, Contracts and Grants Unit, for the period April 26, 2002 through April 25, 2003. (20% County, 80% State and Federal Funds, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ella Stevenson to increase the payment limit by $11,755 to a new payment limit of $27,355 for program development coordination services with regard to the Ready-to-Work Clothes Closet Program, through June 30, 2002. (20% County, 80% State and Federal Funds, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Ah Hing in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to perform risk management services for the period from April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003. (Self-Insurance Trust Fund)

C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel to execute a contract with Barbara Rebecca Byrnes for professional legal services, to be paid in accordance with a specified fee schedule, for the period April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003. (Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)

C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Karen J. Lin in an amount not to exceed $56,495 to provide consultation and technical assistance to the Department with regard to review of the Community Access Program and language capacity in outreach efforts, for the period March 1 through October 31, 2002. (100% County Funds, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lewis G. Pascalli, Jr., in an amount not to exceed $64,000 to provide consultation and technical assistance to the Department, acting as Director of the County's Hazardous Materials Programs, for the period April 1 through September 30, 2002. (100% County Funds offset by fees, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Frank Lee in an amount not to exceed $89,248 to provide continuing consultation and technical assistance with regard to the Health Plan's compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, for the period May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. (Enterprise II Budget) (All Districts)

C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Eastridge Infotech in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to continue to provide temporary computer technicians for the Department's Information Systems Unit, for the period May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. (Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Margaret A. Thayer, Ph.D., in an amount not to exceed $153,500 to provide continuing specialized geropsychological and neuropsychological testing services for mental health patients at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2005. (Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

C.73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Desarrollo Familiar in an amount not to exceed $174,000 to provide support services for County residents diagnosed with HIV disease for the period March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2003. (100% Federal Ryan White CARE Act, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Rubicon Programs, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,727 to provide vocational training program services for the period March 1 through June 30, 2002, including an automatic extension through December 31, 2002 in an amount not to exceed $29,590. (100% State Proposition 36 fund, budgeted) (All Districts)

 C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with A. S. Dutchover & Associates, to increase the payment limit by $50,000 to a new payment limit of $90,000 and to extend the term from February 28 to December 31, 2002, for ongoing plan check, construction review and other consultant services for the Dougherty Valley project, San Ramon area. (Developer Fees) (District III)

Leases

C.76 EXERCISE a one-year extension of the lease with Winston D. Bowman et al., in the amount of $925 per month for the period April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003 for the premises at 505 Marina Boulevard, Pittsburg, for the Health Services Department. (100% State/Federal, budgeted) (District V)

C.77 EXERCISE the second option for a one-year extension of a lease with Dolan Foster Enterprises, Inc., and APPROVE the sublease to the Pre-School Coordinating Council for the premises at 2711 A & B Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, in the amount of $1,400 per month for the period April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003, as requested by the Employment and Human Services Department. (Budgeted) (District V)

Other Actions

C.78 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/181 approving plans and specifications for Remodel at 651 Pine Street, 12th Floor, Martinez for County Counsel and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received May 2, 2002. (Plant Acquisition, budgeted) (District II)

C.79 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/182 approving plans and specifications for the pharmacy relocation within the Richmond Health Center, 100 38th Street, Richmond, for the Health Services Department and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received May 9, 2002. (Hospital Enterprise Fund, budgeted) (District I)

C.80 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/183 authorizing the sale of Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Willowbrook Apartments, Bay Point, and actions related thereto; and APPROVE the loan of fiscal year 2001/2002 Community Development Block Grant Housing Development Assistance funds for the acquisition/renovation of the Willowbrook Apartments in an amount not to exceed $350,000 and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute required loan documents. (District V) (Consider with C.93)

C.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE proposed transfer of portions of Common Area and related improvements to specified private lots at #626 Blue Spruce Drive and #3720 Deer Trail Drive within the Blackhawk residential development in the Danville/Blackhawk area, as recommended by the Community Development Director. (District III)

C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to submit an application to the National Association of Counties for the 2002 Multi-Cultural Diversity Awards Program, as recommended by the County Administrator.

APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to submit an application to the National Association of Counties for the 2002 Multi-Cultural Diversity Awards Program, for the Quilt of Many Colors Program; By unanimous vote of the Board, ADDED consideration of submission of an additional application, for the Cultural Diversity Essay Contest; and APPROVED the submission of the additional application.

C.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fleet Manager to purchase two sedans, one passenger van, and one specialized crime scene response vehicle for the Sheriff-Coroner Department. (All Districts) (Consider with C.42)

C.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fleet Manager to purchase one replacement patrol vehicle for the Sheriff-Coroner Department, Blackhawk area. (District III) (Consider with C.43)

C.85 ADOPT Resolution of Application No. 2002/191 initiating the formation process for a County Service Area for transportation demand management services in the Pleasant Hill BART Station area, DETERMINE that the formation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, and AUTHORIZE submittal of the resolution to the Local Area Formation Commission and related actions thereto.

C.86 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/192 conditionally providing for the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the acquisition/rehabilitation of the Del Norte Place Apartments by El Cerrito Del Norte Partners, LLC, El Cerrito, as recommended by the Community Development Director. (District I)

C.87 ACCEPT report prepared by the Workforce Development Board Executive Director on administrative costs, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. (All Districts)

RELISTED to April 9, 2002, accept report prepared by the Workforce Development Board Executive Director on administrative costs, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

C.88 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/193 to ratify extension of bid opening date for the Contra Costa County Animal Services Facility, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez for the Animal Services Department from March 19, 2002 to March 28, 2002, as recommended by the General Services Director. (All Districts)

C.89 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board on October 26, 1999 on the Emergency Upgrade of County telecommunications Infrastructure. (All Districts)

C.90 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.91 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)

C.92 APPROVE the Contra Costa Health Plan’s Quality Management Plan and Annual Work Plan as reviewed and recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan Quality Council, the Joint Conference Committee, and the Contra Costa Managed Care Committee.

Redevelopment Agency

C.93 APPROVE the loan of Bay Point Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds for the acquisition/renovation of the Willowbrook Apartments in an amount not to exceed $350,000, and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to execute required loan documents. (District V) (Consider with C.80)

C.94 APPROVE the Purchase and Sale Agreement and ACCEPT the Grant Deed dated February 12, 2002 from Public Storage, Inc., for land to be acquired by the Redevelopment Agency to reconfigure the Iron Horse Trail near Hookston Road in the Pleasant Hill area; and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Public Storage, Inc., and matters related thereto. (District III)

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.

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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 fourth Monday of the month at 10:30 A.M. in Room 105, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

Internal Operations Committee

04-01-02

Cancelled

See above

Finance Committee

04-01-02

Cancelled

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

 

 

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--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(c): One potential case. [U/D action v. Tri-City Concrete & J. DeBeaumont, Iron Horse Trail, Hookston Road, PH]

 

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

1. Michael Drennan v. County of Contra Costa, W.C.A.B. No. WCK 17960 [Consent]