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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 MAY 7, 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.

There were no Closed Session announcements.

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

Inspirational Thought - "Honor is like an island, rugged and without a beach; once we have left it, we can never return." ~Nicholas Boileaux, Despreaux, French essayist (1636-1711)

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

Approved as listed except as noted: C.103, C.119

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS

Approved as listed

HA.1 ACCEPT investment report of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the quarter ending March 31, 2002 as required by SB564 (Ch 783).

9:35 A.M.

PRESENTATIONS

Approved as listed

PR.1 PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/198 declaring May 2002 as "Motorcycle Awareness Month in Contra Costa County." (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)

PR.2 PRESENTATION of 20-year service award to Charles Escover, Sheriff’s Department. (Lieutenant Brian Lindblum, San Ramon Chief of Police) (All Districts)

PR.3 PRESENTATION to accept the Contra Costa County Library 2001 Annual Volunteer and Community Partners Report. Acknowledge and honor the recipients of the 2001 Contra Costa County Library Volunteer and Community Partner "Special Recognition Awards," and adjourn briefly to Room 108. (Susan Lapat, Volunteer Coordinator) (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:

SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

SD.2 HEARING to consider Resolution No. 2002/244 approving the quitclaim of real property to the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District; authorizing the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District; 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, Moraga/Orinda area. [CP# 02-37] (Karen Laws, Public Works Department) (District II)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2002/244 approving the quitclaim of real property to the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District; AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District; and DETERMINED 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, Moraga/Orinda area.

 

SD.3 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2002/223 proclaiming May 7, 2002 as "World Asthma Day in Contra Costa County," and approving and authorizing the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a funding application to the California Endowment in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for the period March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2005 for the West County Asthma Task Force, and to accept subsequent funds, if awarded. (No County match) (Wendel Brunner, M.D., Public Health Director) (All Districts)

ADOPTED Resolution No. 2002/223 proclaiming May 7, 2002 as "World Asthma Day in Contra Costa County," APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a funding application to the California Endowment in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for the period March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2005 for the West County Asthma Task Force, and to accept subsequent funds, if awarded.

PROJECTED

TIME

SD.4 CONSIDER accepting final closeout report on the SafeFutures demonstration grant. (Mark Morris, Project Director) (All Districts)

ACCEPTED final closeout report on the SafeFutures demonstration grant.

SD.5 HEARING on proposed police service special taxes for County Service Area P-6, related ordinance adoption and fixing of election thereof and formation of the following zone: Zone 1615, Subdivision #SD018461 in the Alamo area. (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (District III)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED the Resolution No. 2002/233 authorizing an election for Zone 1615 in County Service Area P-6; ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2002-10, establishing a fee for Police Service District for Subdivision 018461; and DIRECTED the County Clerk to conduct the election required by Government Code Section 5397.

 

SD.6 HEARING to adopt Resolution No. 2002/207 approving and adopting amendments to the Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District Plan of Control, San Ramon area. (Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District funds) (William R. Gray, GHAD Manager) (District III)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2002/207; APPROVED and ADOPTED amendments to the Weidemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District Plan of Control, San Ramon area.

SD.7 CONSIDER accepting report from the Warrant Review Board with recommendations reducing the number of outstanding warrants and REFER the proposal for a Warrant Services Unit in the Office of the Sheriff to the Board of Supervisor’s Budget Committee for consideration as a budget priority for FY 2002/03 (Supervisor Uilkema and Steve Fequa, Sheriff-Coroner’s Department) (All Districts)

ACCEPTED report from the Warrant Review Board with recommendations to reduce the number of outstanding warrants and REFERRED the proposal for a Warrant Services Unit in the Office of the Sheriff to the Board of Supervisor’s Budget Committee for consideration as a budget priority for FY 2002/2003.

SD.8 CONSIDER accepting the Second Annual Report from the San Ramon Valley Oversight Committee on Youth Safety and Development. (Supervisor Gerber) (District III)

ACCEPTED the Second Annual Report from the San Ramon Valley Oversight Committee on Youth Safety and Development.

 

SD.9 CONSIDER opposing AB 1833 (Nakano), which would place new requirements on counties that administer a Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund and would result in significant increased, unreimbursed costs to the County, and CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Health Services Director to communicate the County’s opposition to the County’s legislative delegation. (William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director) (All Districts)

 

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

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

Swaha Devi, P.O. Box 1603, Bethel Island, regarding a vehicle abatement decision from the April 16, 2002 Board meeting;

Claus von Wendel, Bradford Island, regarding vehicle abatement decision from April 16, 2002 Board meeting;

Paul DeMange, Independent Living Resource, 1579 Terry Way, Pleasant Hill & 3200 Clayton Road Concord, regarding the In-Home Supportive Services Program and the Contra Costa County IHSS Public Authority.

 

D.2 HEARING on the appeal of Chatten-Brown and Associates and to accept withdrawal of the appeal from the Town of Danville from the decision of the Building Inspection Department concerning the approval of the Grading Permit SD8002, Wendt Ranch. (Gary Faria, Building Inspection Department/Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (District III)

CLOSED the public hearing; UPHELD the issuance of the grading permit by the County Building Inspection Department as amended today; DENIED the appeal of Chatton-Brown & Associates; and ACCEPTED the withdrawal of the appeal from the Town of Danville. (AYES: II,IV,V & I;NOES: III; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None).

11:00 A.M.

D.3 CONSIDER scheduling options for the public hearing process on the Camino Tassajara Combined General Plan Amendment Study. (Catherine Kutsuris/Patrick Roche, Community Development Department) (District III)

SCHEDULED the public hearing process on the Camino Tassajara Combined General Plan Amendment for June 4, 2002 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 11, 2002 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and June 25, 2002 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

D.4 HEARING on the appeal of Margaret Epler from the decision of the County Planning Commission to approve a request by Victoria Curtis (Applicant & Owner) for a design review of a 595 square foot second story addition to a substandard lot at 6535 Claremont Avenue in the Richmond area. (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (District I)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED the finding that the project is Categorically Exempt, Class 1-Existing Facilities, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(e)(1); UPHELD the County Planning Commission approval of the proposed development plan; DENIED the appeal of Margaret Epler; ADOPTED the findings of the County Planning Commission as the basis for the Board’s approval; and DIRECTED the Community Development Department to post a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

 

Closed Session

1:00 P.M.

D.5 HEARING to consider the County’s fiscal year 2000/2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program performance recommendations on the use of fiscal year 2002/2003 CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds, adopting and approving the fiscal year 2002/2003 Action Plan, and taking necessary actions to implement the Action Plan. (Robert Calkins, Community Development Department) (All Districts)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED and APPROVED the Proposed FY 2002/03 Action Plan on the use of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds; ADOPTED and APPROVED the FY 2002/03 Action Plan; AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors the Director of Community Development, Deputy Director- Redevelopment, or their designee to execute the appropriate documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; AUTHORIZED the Deputy Director-redevelopment or his designee to execute the CDBG and HOME Program Agreements, as stated in the Action Plan; ASSURED and CERTIFIED that the County will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of federal funds for those federally assisted programs, and give assurance and certify compliance with the certifications as described in the FY 2002/03 Action Plan; DESIGNATED the Deputy Director- Redevelopment as the certifying officer of the County under the National Environmental Policy Act; AUTHORIZED the Chair to execute a letter to Contra Costa cities requesting matching funds for the rehabilitation of the Central County Emergency Shelter; APPROVED Family and Human Services Committee recommendations for the allocation of $606,750 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Public Service category as amended to include allocations from contingency reserves; APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of $780,750 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Economic Development category; and APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of $218,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Infrastructure and Public Facilities category.

Adjourn in memory of Myra J. Redick

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 Berryman & Henigar in the amount of $40,000 to provide construction management services for Livorna Road AC Overlay project, for the period May 7, 2002 to June 15, 2003, Walnut Creek area. (76% Measure C, & 24% City of Walnut Creek) (District III)

C.2 AWARD a contract in the amount of $267,993 to Top Grade Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, who has also met the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program, for the Livorna Road AC Overlay project, Walnut Creek area. (76% Measure C, & 24% City of Walnut Creek) (District III)

C.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute an agreement specifying conditions for approval and Pipeline Inspection Agreement with Kinder-Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. to provide field inspection services in an amount not to exceed $29,000 for the Christie Road Erosion Repair project, Hercules area. [CP #00-37] (43.5% Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds, 56.5% Local Road Funds) (District II)

C.4 ROAD CLOSURE RC 02-02: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/88 ratifying prior decision of the Public Works Director to close of on from a.m. through p.m., for the purpose of the , area. (District II)

C.5 ROAD CLOSURE RC 02-03: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/201 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to close on from a.m. through , for the purpose of the , area. (District II)

C.6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent to execute the Relocation Assistance Claim form for a fixed payment in lieu of actual moving and related expenses in the amount of $20,000 with Cascade Roof Removal; and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to remit the amount of $20,000 to Cascade Roof Removal, in connection with the State Route 4 East, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road project, Pittsburg area. [CDD-CP# 00-85] (Contra Costa Transportation Authority) (District V)

C.7 AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to use the alternative bidding procedures of Public Contract Code Sections 20120-20145 to expedite demolition work to remove structures from properties and to enter into one or more contracts in connection with the State Route 4/Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road project, Pittsburg area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority) (District V)

C.8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the Fifth Amendment to the contract with Contra Costa Transportation Authority, effective April 17, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $2,295,500 to a new payment limit of $4,070,500 to provide right-of-way services to Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the State Route 4 East, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road project, Pittsburg area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority) (District V)

C.9 ADOPT the Pacheco Boulevard Realignment/County Health Services Facilities Expansion Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; APPROVE the Pacheco Boulevard Realignment Project; and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise the Pacheco Boulevard Realignment Project, Pacheco area. [CDD-CP# 01-82] (Realignment funding is 43% Solano Way Closure Mitigation Fund, 27% Regional Measure C, 23% Local Road Fund, 5% Martinez Area of Benefit, 2% Flood Control District) (District II) Project No. 0662-6R4157

C.10 APPROVE recommendation from the Mayor’s Conference for allocating the Transportation Development Act, Article 3 Funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects for fiscal year 2002/2003; and DIRECT the Public Works Director to forward the list to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for final approval and allocation of funding effective July 1, 2002, Countywide. (All Districts)

Engineering Services

C.11 MS 17-98: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/247 accepting completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful performance for subdivision being developed by DeNova Homes, Inc., area. (District III)

C.12 MS 50-90: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/259 accepting completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful performance for subdivision being developed by DeNova Homes, Inc., area. (District III)

C.13 RA 1094: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/277 approving the Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for for subdivision being developed by , San Ramon area. (District )

C.14 SUB 8104: ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/278 accepting Completion of Improvements and declaring Oakgate Drive as a County Road for a subdivision being developed by Braddock and Logan II, area. (District )

C.15 DETERMINE that the Jennifer Lane Drainage Easement and Drainage Pipe Installation project (Subdivisions 7725 & 8239, and Minor Subdivision 00-0003) is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 3 Categorical Exemption, Alamo area. [CDD-CP #01-68] (Developers Fees) (District III)

Special Districts & County Airports

C.16 ACCEPT the letter dated February 25, 2002 from the Mountain View Sanitary District to operate and maintain the Stonehurst Treatment Plant; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Pubic Works Director or designee to enter into negotiations with Mt. View Sanitary District and return to the Board for approval of the final terms of the agreement, County Sanitation District Number 6, Stonehurst, Martinez area. (District II)

C.17 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding relating to potable water supply between County Service Area M-28 and the Willow Mobile Home Park, Bethel Island area. (District V)

Statutory Actions

C.18 APPROVE minutes for the month of April.

C.19 DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.

Claims, Collections & Litigation

C.20 DENY claims of M. Naiz; E. Hirvella; and L. Khrut.

Honors & Proclamations

C.21 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/275 recognizing Jean Vetro upon her retirement as the Quality Management Coordinator of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (All Districts)

C.22 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/276 recognizing the charitable work done by the National Association of Letter Carriers and proclaiming May 11, 2002 as "Letter Carrier Day in Contra Costa County," as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. (All Districts)

C.23 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/243 designating May 2002 as "Drowning Prevention Month," as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

Appointments & Resignations

C.24 APPOINT Charles Marino to the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.25 APPOINT Willa Suddeth to the Advisory Council on Aging to the Group 4 Local Committee seat (El Cerrito), as recommended by the Council.

C.26 DECLARE vacant the Appointee 7 seat on the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission held by Jeannie Jeha, who has resigned, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber. (District III)

C.27 APPOINT Richard Adler as the District III representative to the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber. (District III)

C.28 ACCEPT the resignation of Ron Lopez, DECLARE vacant the District I seat on the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s Fire Advisory Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.29 ACCEPT the resignation of Kathleen Lander, DECLARE vacant the District I seat on the Contra Costa Commission for Women, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

C.30 ACCEPT the resignation of Anna Sanders, DECLARE vacant the District V seat on the Arts and Culture Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.

Appropriation Adjustments - 2001/2002 FY

C.31 Sheriff-Coroner (0255): AUTHORIZE new revenue in the amount of $1,244,827 from the Office of Criminal Justice Programs Local Forensic Laboratory Improvement Program Grant, and APPROPRIATE for the purchase of new laboratory equipment, facility improvements, and vehicles (restricted revenue). (All Districts)

C.32 Sheriff-Coroner (0255): AUTHORIZE transfer of appropriations in the amount of $168,373 from the Sheriff’s Office to General Services for the replacement of ten patrol vehicles, seven sedans, one sports utility vehicle, one bus, and the purchase of five new sedans, as approved by the Board with the adoption of the Final Budget. (All Districts)

C.33 Community Services Department - Child Development Fund (0589): AUTHORIZE additional revenue in the amount of $842,760 from the State Department of Education and APPROPRIATE to the Child Development Fund for program operations.

C.34 Health Services Mental Health (0467) - General Services Fleet Services (0063): AUTHORIZE transfer of State AB 3015 grant funds in the amount of $176,242 from Health Services – Mental Health Division to Fleet Services for the purchase of eight vehicles to transport clients to and from services. (No County cost) (Consider with C.112)

Intergovernmental Relations

C.35 ACKNOWLEDGE and APPROVE the efforts of the Urban Counties Caucus to develop a consolidated position among the 12 urban counties on State Budget advocacy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (All Districts)

C.36 ADOPT positions recommended by the Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee on AB 2369 and H.R. 2654, which would provide bond funds for creating transportation services for disabled and elderly persons, and would facilitate gaining access by public transportation entities to privately owned railroad tracks for the purpose of providing passenger train services; and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign letters relaying these positions to our Assembly and Congressional delegations, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber. (All Districts)

Personnel Actions

C.37 ESTABLISH the class of Computer Operations Manager and ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/281 implementing a performance pay plan; RECLASSIFY one Computer Operations Supervisor position to Computer Operations Manager in the Department of Information Technology. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.38 ADD one information Systems Technician II in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.39 ADD one Clerk-Senior Level position and one Clerk-Experienced Level position in the Clerk-Recorder’s Office. (Revenue offset) (All Districts)

C.40 ADD one Administrative Services Assistant II position and CANCEL one Accounting Technician position in the Human Resources Department. (100% Revenue offset) (All Districts)

C.41 CANCEL one Account Clerk-Experienced Level position, and ADD one Clerk-Senior Level position in the Sheriff’s Department. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.42 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/291 to establish the class of Acting Interim Chief of Far East County Fire Services and the rate of compensation; and ADD one position in the East Diablo Fire Protection District. (Districts III, V)

C.43 RECLASSIFY two Community Health Worker II positions to Community Health Specialist in the Health Services Department. (Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2002/2003, revenue offset) (All Districts)

C.44 ADD eight Community Health Worker I positions in the Health Services Department. (Proposed Budget fiscal year 2002/2003, eliminates temporary salaries) (All Districts)

C.45 ADD two Mental Health Specialist I positions and CANCEL two Psychiatric Technician positions in the Health Services Department. (No cost) (All Districts)

C.46 ADD two permanent intermittent Information Systems Assistant II positions to the Health Services Department. (Proposed Budget fiscal year 2002/2003, eliminates temporary salaries) (All Districts)

C.47 INCREASE the hours of one Exempt Medical Staff Physician position from part time (20/40) to part time (30/40) in the Health Services Department. (Budgeted, eliminates overtime) (All Districts)

C.48 CANCEL one Clerk-Experienced Level position and ADD one Medical Records Technician position in the Health Services Department. (Budgeted, revenue offset) (All Districts)

C.49 ADD one Administrative Services Assistant III position in the Community Services Department. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.50 REALLOCATE the Employment and Human Services Department classes of Social Service Appeals Supervisor and Social Service Fraud Prevention Manager on the Salary Schedule. (Budgeted, 20% County, 40% State, 40% Federal) (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.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept an additional allocation of State Refugee Employment Social Service (RESS) Funding in the amount of $81,000 for services to refugees, for the period January 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002, and to execute a contract amendment with Contra Costa County Office of Education to increase the payment limit by $2,000 to a new payment limit of $47,513 for costs associated with Refugee Awareness Month activities and adjust the term from December 31, 2002 to September 30, 2002 to coincide with the funding expenditure requirements. (100% Federal Funds) (All Districts)

C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian to apply for and accept California State Library funds in the amount of $25,000 for the Families for Literacy Program for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (No County match) (All Districts)

C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute documents required to receive an allocation in the amount of $253,256 from the federal Coastal Impact Assistance Program, and DIRECT the Community Development Director to develop and submit to the Board a draft agreement with the Muir Heritage Land Trust regarding expenditure of these funds. (All Districts)

C.54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept California Department of Aging funding for fiscal year 2002/2003 in the amount of $738,408 for the Multipurpose Senior Service Program. (No County match) (All Districts)

C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the 23rd Agricultural District of the State of California in the amount of $33,000 to provide security services at the 2002 Contra Costa County Fair.

C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to submit an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and CALTRANS in the amounts of $1,971,000 and $98,550, respectively, to update the Buchanan Field Airport airfield electrical system and signage and security systems, Pacheco area. (Airport Enterprise Fund) (District IV)

C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development to increase the County’s allocation by $468,845 for a new allocation of $625,126 for continuing 2002 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program services, through December 31, 2002. (No County match) (All Districts)     

   

C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, in the amount of $2,126,398 to serve an additional 196 infants and toddlers and their families, for the period January 1 through December 31, 2002. (80% Federal funds, 20% County in-kind match)

C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute contract with the California Department of Community Services and Development in the maximum reimbursable amount of $84,210 to provide weatherization services to low income County residents through January 31, 2003. (100% State funds, 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.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Affordable Home Care Agency in the amount of $80,000 for Multi-Purpose Senior Service Program (MSSP) services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (100% State MSSP funds, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with EDAW in an amount not to exceed $106,669 to prepare the environmental impact report (EIR) for the proposed cancellation of the Williamson Act contract on the Humphrey property – specified alternative land use proposal, through completion, Alamo area. (Applicant Fees) (District III)

C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute an agreement with Data Entry Services, Inc., in the amount of $70,000 to provide data entry services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (Charges to User Departments) (All Districts)

C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract amendment with EORM, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $190,000 for professional on-site environmental health and safety consulting support with no change in the contract termination date. (Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund) (All Districts)

C.64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Genesis Data, Inc., in the amount of $160,000 to provide data entry services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (Charges to User Departments) (All Districts)

C.65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute an Interagency Agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill to conduct a needs assessment and site options study for library services. (County share of cost up to $40,000 is budgeted.) (District IV)

C.66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute the Sixth Amendment authorizing extra work under the consulting services agreement dated August 17, 1999 with Artech Design Group, to increase the payment limit by $30,000 to a new payment limit of $802,810 for design revisions during construction of the New Office Building at 4549 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch for the Employment and Human Services Department. (Series 1999 Bond Funds) (District V)

C.67 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a consulting services agreement with ARC, Inc., in the amount of $31,500 for engineering services from May 7, 2002 through completion of construction for the replacement of the chiller system at 100-37th Street, Richmond. (Plant Acquisition, budgeted) (District I)

C.68 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a consulting services agreement with ARC, Inc., in the amount of $34,800 for engineering services from May 7, 2002 through completion of construction for the replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at 625 Court Street, Martinez. (Plant Acquisition, budgeted) (District II)

C.69 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a consulting services agreement with ARC, Inc., in the amount of $59,300 for engineering services from May 7, 2002 through completion of construction for the replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at 640 Ygnacio Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek. (Budgeted) (District III)

C.70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Purchasing Agent to execute a Purchase Order contract with C.C.G. Systems, Inc., in the amount of $125,121 for the lease purchase of a fleet management computer system for the Fleet Management Division of the General Services Department. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.71 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with American Management Systems in the amount of $46,000 to provide software maintenance for the County Budget System during the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (Management Information Systems, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.72 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Single Source Consulting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to provide consultation on the Workers’ Compensation Program for the period February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003. (Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund) (All Districts)

C.73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with RossDrulisCusenbery Architects to increase the payment limit by $54,100 to a new payment limit of $989,810 for furniture and equipment planning services at the Family Law Center, Martinez. (Court funds) (All Districts)

C.74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute eight contracts each in the amount of $55,000 with specified individuals for One-Stop Career Center case management services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (100% Federal funds) (All Districts)

C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Domesticare in the amount of $90,000 to provide in-home supportive services and to foster independent living skills of frail older persons for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (100% State funds) (All Districts)

C.76 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Bay Area Vital Link, Inc., in the amount of $90,000 for communication device services under Multipurpose Senior Services Program for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (100% State funds) (All Districts)

C.77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Contra Costa County Office of Education to increase the payment limit by $181,200 to a new payment limit of $811,000 for youth development services for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. (100% Federal funds) (All Districts)

C.78 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Cheryl Orr in the amount of $43,500 for Early Intervention Outreach Specialist services to individuals and families with substance abuse problems, for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (15% County, 35% State, 50% Federal) (All Districts)

C.79 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Cheryl Sanderson Boshers in the amount of $47,500 for Early Intervention Outreach Specialist services to individuals and families with substance abuse problems for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (15% County, 35% State, 50% Federal) (All Districts)

C.80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Partnership for Children in the amount of $39,750 for foster parent recruitment through KPIX-5 TV, for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002. (50% State, 50% Federal) (All Districts)

C.81 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts with 13 specified individuals in an aggregate amount of $614,700 for services to Independent Living Skills Program July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (100% Federal ILSP Funds) (All Districts)

C.82 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Robert Markwith to increase the payment limit by $25,000 to a new payment limit not to exceed $50,000, to provide instruction in vehicle operations and defensive tactics for the period March 15 through June 30, 2002. (Budgeted) (All Districts)

C.83 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Antonio M. Gallo to increase the payment limit by $2,000 to a new payment limit of $25,290, with no change in the term, for landscaping instruction. (100% Inmate Welfare Fund) (All Districts)

C.84 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Timothy J. Leary to increase the payment limit by $3,000 to a new payment limit of $59,000, with no change in the term, for Inmate Sign Program instruction. (100% Inmate Welfare Fund) (All Districts)

C.85 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Home Base-The Center for Common Concerns, effective April 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $80,000 to a new payment limit of $155,000 to provide additional hours of consultation and technical assistance to the Department with regard to the Continuum of Care planning and resource development, through September 30, 2002. (Budgeted, 25% Federal SAMHSA grant, 75% County GRIP fund) (All Districts)

C.86 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Fred Finch Youth Center, effective April 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $1,116,117 to a new payment limit of $2,014,210 and to extend the term through June 30, 2003, to continue to provide intensive day treatment program services for seriously emotionally disturbed youths. (50% Federal Medi-Cal, 16.7% State EPSDT, 33.3% from other participating Regional Centers and Counties) (Budgeted, County in-kind match) (All Districts)

C.87 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with John Muir/Mt. Diablo Health System (dba John Muir Medical Center) in an amount not to exceed $641,693 to provide trauma center services exceeding the minimum standards for a level II trauma center, for the period April 15 through June 30, 2002. (Budgeted, 100% California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority) (All Districts)

C.88 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Center for Human Development in an amount not to exceed $53,500 to provide continuing HIV/AIDS education and prevention services to youths at increased risk for HIV infection, for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% State funds) (All Districts)

C.89 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of notice of contract termination for substance abuse case management services from The Perinatal Council, effective at the close of business on May 9, 2002. (100% Federal Perinatal Set-Aside Funds) (All Districts)

C.90 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Stephen Hahn-Smith, Ph.D., in an amount not to exceed $89,484 to provide continuing professional consultation and technical assistance with regard to administrative analysis and project management services, through April 30, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Mental Health Realignment funds) (All Districts)

C.91 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Corvel Healthcare Corporation in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide claims processing and negotiation services for Contra Costa Health Plan, through April 30, 2003. (Enterprise Fund II, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.92 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with California Eye Clinic in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide ophthalmology services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, through April 30, 2003. (Enterprise Fund II, budgeted) (All Districts)

C.93 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Apilan, Inc., effective March 31, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $6,000 to a new payment limit of $30,000 and to extend the term through June 30, 2002, to provide intranet work flow process development services. (Budgeted, 71% Federal funds, 29% State funds, no net County cost)

Leases

C.94 EXERCISE third option for a one-year extension of a lease with North Richmond Properties, Inc., in the amount of $6,100 per month for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 for the premises at 2801 Giant Road, Richmond, for continued occupancy by the Sheriff-Coroner. (100% Federal Funds) (District I)

Other Actions

C.95 DIRECT the County Administrator to study the feasibility of converting the Board of Supervisors agendas and back-up material from a paper-based communication to an electronic format, and to report back to the Finance Committee within 45 days with the results of the study, as recommended by Supervisor Gerber. (All Districts)

C.96 RECEIVE single audit report prepared by Macias, Gini & Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and REFER it to the Board’s Finance Committee and the County Administrator for review and follow-up, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)

C.97 REFER the reauthorization of the Measure C-88 Transportation Improvement and Growth Management Program to the Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee on Smart Growth, as recommended by the Community Development Director. (All Districts)

C.98 APPROVE the County’s continued participation in ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments) Power’s Natural Gas Program, as recommended by the General Services Director. (All Districts)

C.99 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/282 rescinding existing land conservation Contract No. 6-72 affecting Parcel No. 205-030-003, and APPROVING and AUTHORIZING the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a new land conservation contract with American Forest Products, Inc., Tassajara area. (District III)

C.100 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/283 rescinding existing land conservation Contract No. 4-73 affecting Parcel No. 365-020-033, and APPROVING and AUTHORIZING the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a new land conservation contract with Braddock & Logan Group, L.P, Briones Hill area. (District II)

C.101 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/285 rescinding existing land conservation Contract No. 4-73 affecting Parcel No. 365-020-034/035, and APPROVING and AUTHORIZING the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a new land conservation contract with new owners Tom and Donna Powers, Alhambra Valley area. (District II)

C.102 AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) Committee to disperse the fiscal year 2002/2003 Child Care Affordability Fund as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee, and APPROVE recommendation to allocate these funds on a two-year cycle in future years, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. (100% Child Care Affordability Fund, Budgeted 2002/2003) (All Districts)

C.103 AWARD contract in the amount of $4,439,700 to W. A. Thomas Co., Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, who has also met the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program and Project Labor Agreement Policy, for the New Powers Childcare Center, 27th Street at Maine, Richmond. (Department of Health and Human Services fiscal year one-time program improvement grant to the Community Services Department.) (District I)

RELISTED to May 14, 2002, consideration to award contract in the amount of $4,439,700 to W.A. Thomas Co., Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, who has also met the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program and Project Labor Agreement Policy, for the New Powers Childcare Center, 27th Street at Maine, Richmond.

C.104 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/286 to award construction contract for the Campus Fire Alarm Upgrade, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, in the amount of $103,740 to the lowest responsible bidder, Del Monte Electric Co., who has met the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program. (2001 Series A Bond Funds) (All Districts)

C.105 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/287 providing for the sale and issuance of 2002/2003 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for Acalanes Union High School District in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for authorized purposes of the District. (District II)

C.106 ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the Auditor-Controller’s March 2002 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) activity reports. (All Districts)

C.107 ADOPT Resolution of Acceptance No. 2002/288 and Notice of Completion for the work performed by B&B Grading & Paving, Inc., for sitework for the Headstart Classroom Expansion at George Miller Center, 3020 Grant Street, Concord and the Antioch Fairgrounds, 1203 W. Tenth Street, Antioch for the Community Services Department, as recommended by the General Services Director. (Districts IV, V)

C.108 ADOPT Resolution of Acceptance No. 2002/289 and Notice of Completion for the work performed by Data Communications Services, Inc., for the Voice and Data Cabling Infrastructure Project, First Floor, 50 Douglas Drive, Martinez for the Department of Child Support Services, as recommended by the General Services Director. (District II)

C.109 ADOPT Resolution of Acceptance No. 2002/290 and Notice of Completion for the work performed by Fire Innovations, Inc., for the Fire Alarm System Upgrade at 725 Court Street, Martinez, for the Superior Court, as recommended by the General Services Director. (District II)

C.110 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.111 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.112 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fleet Manager to purchase two vans and six sedans for the Health Services Department, Mental Health Division. (No County cost) (Consider with C.34)

C.113 CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board on October 26, 1999 on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure. (All Districts)

C.114 CONTINUE the Emergency Action regarding the repair of the erosion along Christie Road, Hercules area. [CP# 00-37] (43.5% Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds, 56.5% Local Road Funds) (District II)

Redevelopment Agency

C.115 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a Consent and Agreement providing for the assignment of all rights and obligations under a Disposition and Development Agreement for Area 8, Pleasant Hill BART, from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to PMI Mortgage Insurance Company. (District IV)

C.116 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract amendment with Goldfarb & Lipman to increase the payment limit by $5,000 to a new payment limit of $85,000 for legal services to the Redevelopment Agency. (No General funds) (All Districts)

Correspondence

C.117 LETTER from William R. Gray, on behalf of the William R. Gray and Company stating that they will not be continuing as General Manager of the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD).

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

MAY 7, 2002

Other Actions

C.118 ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/6 authorizing the Director of Human Resources to destroy documents and files damaged in the fire that occurred on May 1, 2002, as recommended by the County Administrator.

 

C.119 AGREED by unanimous vote with all Supervisors present, to add to consideration Resolution No. 2002/318; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2002/318 declaring an emergency and authorizing disbursement of funds required to repair fire damage and implement security measures at the McBrien Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

 

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 108, 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.

Family and Human Services Committee

05-13-02

9:00 a.m.

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change

       

***Ambrose Recreation Center

3105 Willow Pass Rd., Rm. 7

Bay Point

 

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. Laurie Q., et al. v. Callahan, U.S. District Court No. C96-3483 MHP
    2. Contra Costa County v. The SASSI Institute, et al., U.S. District Court No. C99-4670