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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

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

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

 

A G E N D A

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 17, 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  -  “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom.  One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.”  ~Sandra Carey

 

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

Approved as listed except as noted:  C.29, C. 37, C. 50

                      

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS

Approved as listed

HA.1    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to execute a contract for Phase Two of Bayo Vista exterior painting project, Rodeo, with Bella Painting in the amount of $195,000.  (100% HUD Funds, Budgeted) (District II)   

           

9:35 A.M.

 

PRESENTATIONS

Approved as listed

 

PR.1    PRESENTATION of the State Budget Overview by Assemblyman Joseph Canciamilla.  (All Districts)

 

PR.2    PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/574 proclaiming the month of September 2002 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.  (Harold Parsley, Chair, Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board) (All Districts)

 

PR.3    PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2002/514 declaring September 22, 2002 as Diablo Symphony Day in Contra Costa County and recognizing the orchestra’s longevity and its contribution to the cultural life and vitality of the County.  (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)

 

10:00 A.M.

 

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

 

SD.1    CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

 

SD.2    HEARING on the appeal of William and Barbara Lindsay (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a public nuisance on property located at 4953 Laurel Drive, Concord.  (Kevin Kelly, Building Inspection Department) (District IV)

CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal by William and Barbara Lindsay, 4953 Laurel Drive, Concord; AFFIRMED the determinations of the County Abatement Officer and DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to proceed and perform the work of abatement if the owner is not in compliance within 30 days

 

SD.3    HEARING on the appeal of Mark Emmerling (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a public nuisance on property located at Sandmound Blvd., Oakley.  (Dan Stough, Building Inspection Department) (District V)

CLOSED the public hearing; DENIED the appeal by Mark Emmerling, Sandmound Blvd., Oakley; AFFIRMED the determinations of the County Abatement Officer; and DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to proceed and perform the work of abatement.

 

SD.4    HEARING on the appeal of Robert and Susan Williamson (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a public nuisance on property located at 3504 Oak Hill, Clayton.  (Kevin Kelly, Building Inspection Department) (District IV) 

CONTINUED to September 24, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., the hearing on the appeal of Robert and Susan Williamson from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring a public nuisance on property located at 3504 Oak Hill, Clayton.

 

PROJECTED

       TIME

SD.5    HEARING to consider the proposed use of the Bureau of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award of $143,093 to Contra Costa County; CLOSE hearing; and APPROVE recommendations of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board regarding implementation.  (George Roemer, County Administrator’s Office) (All Districts)

CLOSED the public hearing regarding the proposed use of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law Enforcement Block Grants award of $143,093 to Contra Costa County; AUTHORIZED the County Administrator or his designee to sign and execute any related grant award documents or amendments thereto; DESIGNATED the previously established Advisory Board as specified by the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance for project period (10/1/01 to 9/30/03); and AUTHORIZED the advisory board to review the grant of funds under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and make non-binding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for the use of funds received under the Program. (AYES: II, III, V, & I;  NOES:  None; ABSENT:  IV; ABSTAIN: None)

 

SD.6    CONSIDER statement from Buck Consultants that identifies the actuarial impact upon future annual costs of specified retirement enhancements.  (John Sweeten, County Administrator; Buck Consultants) (All Districts)                          

ACKNOWLEDGED receipt of the statement from Buck Consultants that identifies the actuarial impact upon future annual costs of those retirement enhancements; and DIRECTED the County Administrator and Buck Consultants to return to the Board of Supervisors with an updated Actuarial Statement.

 

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

 

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

Charles Evans and family, 546 17th Street, Richmond; regarding the Children and Family Services Bureau.

 

D.2      CONSIDER awarding a contract in the amount of $124,669 to Finney's Flooring, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for recarpeting the First Floor at 50 Douglas Drive, Martinez, for the Department of Child Support Services.  (Budgeted, Plant Acquisition) (County Administrator, County Counsel) (District II)

 

10:30 A.M.

           

D.3      CONSIDER accepting report from the Hazardous Materials Commission and the Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board concerning proposed changes to the Industrial Safety Ordinance, and actions to be taken.  (Michael Kent, Health Services Department) (All Districts)

ACCEPTED the report from the Hazardous Materials Commission and the Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board (PEHAB) concerning proposed changes to the Industrial Safety Ordinance, and actions to be taken;  DIRECTED staff to prepare draft ordinance amendments as discussed today; DIRECTED staff to investigate potential for underreporting of accidents, the transferability of federally approved apprenticeship programs, and the possible existence of a standardized test of relevant knowledge/skills; REQUESTED the Inherently Safer Systems amendments be considered on the same meeting date, though separate from the proposed ordinance amendments; and DIRECTED staff to return this matter for Board consideration on October 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

  

DELIBERATION ITEM

 

D.4      CONSIDER introducing ordinance regulating the disclosure of confidential consumer information by financial institutions, waving reading and fixing September 24, 2002 as the date for adoption.  (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)

 

INTRODUCED Ordinance 2002-30 regulating the disclosure of confidential consumer information by financial institutions; WAIVED reading; and FIXED September 24, 2002 as date set for adoption of said ordinance.

 

Closed Session

 

CONSENT ITEMS

 

(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public).

 

Road and Transportation

 

C.1      APPROVE State Route 4/Sellers Avenue Intersection Improvements project Change Order No. 8 to the contract with Bruce Carone Grading & Paving, Inc., in the amount of $40,000, effective September 17, 2002, for guardrail installation, Brentwood area. (85% Hazard Elimination Safety Grant & 15% State Local Match Funds) (District III)

 

C.2      ROAD CLOSURE RC 02-12:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/548  the Public Works Director to fully close  of Willow Lake Road on September 21, 2002 from 3:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of a youth event, Discovery Bay  

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C.3      ROAD CLOSURE RC 02-13:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/549  the Public Works Director to fully close  of Pomona Street on October 5, 2002 from 10:45 a.m. through 12:30 p.m., for the purpose of the Crockett Festival on the Strait, Crockett  ()

 

C.4      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute the Temporary Entry Permit from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to allow the County to enter EBMUD's aqueduct right-of-way for routine maintenance of drainage facilities, Countywide.  (All Districts)

 

C.5      DETERMINE that the Amend Road Overlay project is a California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1c Categorical Exemption; APPROVE the project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to advertise the project, El Sobrante area. (Measure C Funds) ()

 

C.6      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2002/4003 prohibiting  at all times on  Alves Lane (Road No. 5384A) beginning at a point 20 feet south of center line of the intersection of Hill Street and extending southerly a distance of 145 feet, Bay Point   ()

 

C.7      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2002/4004 declaring an all way stop at the intersection of Highland Boulevard (Road No. 1655BE) and Cowper Avenue (Road No. 1655BC), Kensington  ()

 

Engineering Services

 

C.8      DA 0004:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/550 approving the Drainage Improvement Agreement (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.9      PA 0003:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/551 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.10    RA 1103:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/552 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross reference SUB 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.11    RA 1104:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/553 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference SUB 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.12    RA 1105:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/554 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference SUB 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.13    RA 1114:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/555 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for Bollinger Canyon Road (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

           

C.14    RA 1116:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/556 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

                                                         

C.15    RA 1116:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/557 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for North Wedgewood Road (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.16    RA 1117:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/558 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.17    RA 1117:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/559 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for Monarch Road (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.18    RA 1119:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/560 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for Water Tank Access Road (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.19    RA 1122:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/561 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.20    RA 1122:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/562 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for Bollinger Canyon Road (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.21    RA 1125:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/564 approving the Subdivision Agreement for Right-of-Way Landscaping (cross-reference Subdivision 7984) for subdivision being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon  ()

 

C.22    RA 1133:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/565 approving the Road Improvement Agreement for East Branch Trail (cross-reference Subdivision 7976) for subdivision being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, San Ramon  ()

 

C.23    SUB 7535:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/566 approving the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for subdivision being developed by Bruns Properties, Byron  ()

 

C.24    SUB 7535:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/567 accepting Grant Deed of Development Rights (Creek Structure Setback) for subdivision being developed by Bruns Properties, Byron   ()

 

C.25    SUB 7535:   ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/568 accepting Instrument for Avigation and Noise Easement for subdivision being developed by Bruns Properties, Byron  ()

 

Special Districts & County Airports

 

C.26    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute the Consent to Fifth Assignment of Lease with Constantine J. Lekas, Mitchell A. Lekas and Anita Lekas, Trustees of the Lekas Family Trust dated March 5, 2002, Helen Lekas, Trustee, Helen Lekas Living Trust dated March 20, 1991, and Bessie Lekas, Trustee, Bessie Lekas Living Trust dated March 20, 1991, for the Lekas Industrial Complex located at 280 and 288 Buchanan Field Road, Concord area. (Airport Enterprise Funds) (District IV)

           

C.27    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the Statement of Acceptance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant money to update the Buchanan Field Airport airfield electrical system and signage, and Buchanan Field Airport security systems in the amount of $1,971,000; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to sign an acceptance of funds from the State of California (CALTRANS) grant money to update the Buchanan Field Airport airfield electrical system and signage, and Buchanan Field Airport security systems in the amount of $98,550, respectively,  Pacheco area. (90% Federal Aviation Administration, 5.5% Airport Enterprise Funds and 4.5% State Funds) (District IV)

 

Claims, Collections & Litigation

 

C.28    DENY claims of H. Hall; Pacific Bell; J. Howshall; S. Passeri; E. Norton; M. Casmer; Family Stress Center; B. Rodriguez; A. Nicoll; S. Baldwin, and W. Ingleman.

 

C.29    DENY claim of Patrick and Isabel Kesler for refund of taxes for 1996 through 2000 tax years, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (District III)

CONTINUED to September 24, 2002, consideration of claim of Patrick and Isabel Kesler for refund taxes for 1996 through 2000 tax years.

 

Honors & Proclamations

 

C.30    ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/569 honoring the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at the celebration of its 50th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (District II) 

C.31    ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/572 commending St. Mary’s College of California on its 75th anniversary in Moraga and Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (District II)

 

Ordinances

 

C.32    ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/570 introducing Ordinance No. 2002-28 to adopt a new Drainage Fee Ordinance for Drainage Area 48B and to repeal Drainage Fee Ordinance 89-84, WAIVE reading, and FIX October 22, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing, Pittsburg area. (District V)

 

C.33    ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/571 introducing Ordinance No. 2002-29 to adopt a new Drainage Fee Ordinance  for Drainage Area 29J and to repeal Drainage Fee Ordinance 83-23, WAIVE reading, and FIX October 22, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing, Antioch area. ()

 

C.34    ADOPT Ordinance No. 2002-27, introduced September 10, 2002, adding sections 84-68.420 and 84-68.422 to the County Ordinance Code to define “vessel” and “vessel trailer,” amending section 84-68.1402 to clarify the locations where mobile homes may be used for human habitation, and amending section 84-68.1404 regulating the storage of vessels and vessel trailers at residences.  (All Districts)

 

C.35    ADOPT Ordinance No. 2002-26, introduced September 10, 2002, exempting from the Merit System the class of Special Assistant to the County Administrator-Exempt.  (All Districts)

 

Appointments & Resignations

 

C.36    APPROVE the providers of specialty services, as specified, which were recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan Quality Council on August 23, 2002, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (All Districts)

 

C.37    APPOINT Roberta Kayser-Strange to Commercial Subscriber seat on the Managed Care Commission, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

CORRECTED TO READ: APPOINTED Roberta Kayser-Stange to Commercial Subscriber seat on the Managed Care Commission, as recommended by the Health Services Director.

 

C.38    APPROVE the recommendations made by the Medical Executive Committee on August 19, 2002 for medical staff appointments and reappointments, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

Personnel Actions

 

C.39    INCREASE the hours of one Employee Rehabilitation Counselor position from part time (26/40) to part time (30/40) in the Office of the County Administrator’s Risk Management Division.  (Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund) (All Districts)

 

C.40    ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/573 canceling three Public Service Officer positions and directing the Health Services Director to issue layoff or displacement notices, as required, effective at the close of business on September 22, 2002.  (All Districts)

 

C.41    TRANSFER one Family and Children’s Services Senior Clerk-Project position to Clerk-Senior Level in the Community Services Department. (No additional cost) (All Districts)

 

C.42    ADD one Information Systems Specialist III position in the Community Services Department. (Budgeted, 100% Federal Head Start funds) (All Districts)

 

C.43    REALLOCATE the Community Services Department class of Family and Children’s Services Teacher-Project Substitute on the Salary Schedule. (No additional cost) (All Districts)

 

C.44    RETITLE the Community Services Department class of Family and Children’s Services Home Base Worker – Project to Family and Children’s Services Early Childhood Home Educator – Project. (No cost) (All Districts)

 

C.45    ESTABLISH the class of Certified Medical Assistant, ALLOCATE it to the Salary Schedule, and  ADD 13 positions; CANCEL one Home Health Rehabilitation Therapy Coordinator position, one part time (20/40) Home Health Aide II position, three part time (20/40) Home Health Aide I positions, one Senior Public Services Officer position, and 4 Public Services Officer-Assistant Manager positions, in the Health Services Department.  (Budgeted, cost savings of approximately $300,000 to Enterprise I Fund) (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.46    AUTHORIZE the County Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with the Department of Food and Agriculture to reimburse the County $588,616 for pest detection services for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (No County match) (All Districts)

 

C.47    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 $241,293 for the Bioterrorism Response Planning and Preparedness Project, through August 31, 2003.  (No County Match) (All Districts)

 

C.48    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Interagency Agreement with Antioch Unified School District to pay the County an amount not to exceed $3,300 for the Public Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening Project for 7th and 8th graders, for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (No County match) (All Districts)

 

C.49    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the State Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, effective April 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $173,506 to a new payment limit of $2,108,411 for the Supplemental Food Program for WIC, through September 30, 2002.  (No County match) (All Districts)

 

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

 

C.50    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement with the Contra Costa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in the amount of $253,577 to promote the use of hotel and convention facilities located in the unincorporated areas of the County for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (Budgeted Fiscal Year 2002/2003) (Cost offset by Transient Occupancy Taxes) (District IV)

CONTINUED to September 24, 2002, consideration to approve and authorize the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an agreement with the Contra Costa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to promote the use of hotel and convention facilities located in the unincorporated areas of the County.

 

C.51    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute contract amendments with Shirley Ware Education Center, Kaiser Permanente, and Edward Chiera Associates, effective July 31, 2002, each to extend the term through July 31, 2003 for job training, job placement and career development under the H1B Skills Training Grant Program with no change in the payment limits.  (Budgeted, no additional costs) (All Districts)

           

C.52    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute the contracts with Nimfa Damm, Administrative Associate Services, and Timothy Meese, Special Events and Services Coordinator, each in the amount of $43,600, for the Volunteer and Emergency Services Program, West County, for the period of September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003.  (Budgeted, 40% State, 40% Federal, 20% net County cost) (District 1)

 

C.53    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Terri McGuire to increase the payment limit by $25,520 to a new payment limit of $50,000 and extend the term from December 31, 2002 through March 31, 2003 for completion of the Federal and State mandated Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Project. (Budgeted, 75% Federal, 25% State) (All Districts)

 

C.54    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute a contract with the City of Richmond in the amount of $40,000 to conduct the Employer Needs Assessment Survey in Contra Costa County, for the period July 1 through October 31, 2002. (Budgeted, 100% State Rapid Response Grant) (All Districts)

 

C.55    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the East Bay in the amount of $96,000 for consumer education and money management services to CalWORKs participants for the period October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (Budgeted, 85% Federal, 15% net County cost) (All Districts)

 

C.56    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute contracts for out-of-school youth development services for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003 (Budgeted, 100% Federal WIA funds) (All Districts):

 

                      Contractor                                                              Payment Limit      Region

Pittsburg Pre-School and Community Council, Inc.,           $90,000                     East County

            Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County $88,035                     West County

            Mt. Diablo Vocational Services,                                        $90,000                     Central County

                 (a division of Rehabilitation Services of Northern California)

                   

C.57    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education in an amount not to exceed $516,567 for countywide youth development services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Federal WIA funds) (All Districts)

 

C.58    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Family Stress Center to increase the payment limit by $18,500 to a new payment limit of $53,500 for Family Preservation and Support Program post-adoption support groups and childcare services, for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002. (Budgeted, 100% Federal funds) (All Districts)

 

C.59    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with People Focus, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $17,092 to a new payment limit of $42,092 and extend the term from September 30, 2002 through June 30, 2003, for the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Consumer Satisfaction Survey.  (Budgeted, 43% Federal, 37% State, 20% net County cost) (All Districts)

 

C.60    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with San Francisco State University Bay Area Academy, to extend the term through October 31, 2002 for regional recruitment and retention project services, with no change in the payment limit.  (All Districts)                                                                                                                       

 

C.61    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts to provide nursing registry services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003 (Budgeted, Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts):

 

                        Name                                                               Amount Not to Exceed

            Southern Nursing, Inc.                                                       $ 250,000

            Coast to Coast Nurse Staffing, Inc.                                   $ 250,000

            Access Nurses, Inc.                                                          $ 100,000

 

C.62    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Thomas N. Paige, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $100,008 to provide continuing professional dermatology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.  (Budgeted, 100% Enterprise II Budget) (All Districts)

 

C.63    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or designee, to execute a contract with Jon A. Green, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $30,876, to provide continuing consultative infectious disease services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Enterprise II Budget) (All Districts)

 

C.64    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern California Health Care System, effective September 30, 2002, to extend the term through September 30, 2003 and increase the payment limit by $42,979, for continuing dermatology services.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

 

C.65    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Elleen Deck in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to provide continuing consultation and technical assistance with regard to Federal SAMHSA Grant Projects for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Federal Whole Circle System of Care Grant)  (All Districts)

 

C.66    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Center for Applied Local Research in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide continuing evaluation services for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for Women Project for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. (100% Federal SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Grant) (All Districts)

 

C.67    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Speech Pathology Group, Inc., effective September 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $58,220, to provide additional speech therapy services through June 30, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Enterprise II Budget) (All Districts)

 

C.68    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Lighthouse Staffing, Inc., effective September 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $105,000, to provide additional temporary registry services, through November 30, 2002. (Budgeted, Enterprise I and II funds) (All Districts)

 

C.69    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Transcend, Inc., effective August 1, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $35,000 to provide additional translations services through August 31, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Federal HRSA Grant) (All Districts)

 

C.70    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Pri-Med Healthcare, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide temporary psychiatric physician services at the Main Detention Facility for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003. (Budgeted, Enterprise I Budget) (All Districts)

 

C.71    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Traditions Behavioral Health, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (Budgeted, 100% State and Federal FFP Medi-Cal funds) (All Districts)

           

C.72    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts with Cross Creek Counseling, Inc., and Touchstone Counseling, Inc., non-profit corporations, each in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide Medi-Cal mental health specialty services for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (100% State and Federal FFP Medi-Cal funds) (All Districts)

 

C.73    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Cyracom International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide over-the-phone interpreter services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Enterprise II budget) (All District)

 

C.74    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Yogam Krishnamoorthy, M.D. (dba K. Yogam, M.D., APC), in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide professional OB/GYN services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, for the period August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003. (Budgeted, 100% Enterprise II budget) (All District)

 

C.75    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the  to execute a contract amendment with Interaction Associates, effective September 17, 2002, to increase the payment limit by $50,100 to a new payment limit of $300,100 and to extend the term to March 31, 2003 for the Maintenance Division training and development program, Countywide. (70% Road Funds, 30% Flood Control District) (All Districts)

Leases

 

C.76    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to exercise the first option for a one-year extension of the lease with Jeffrey E. Schwartz, Trustee of the Schwartz Family Trust, in the amount of $180,960 for continued occupancy by the Employment and Human Services Department of the premises at 1875 Willow Pass Road, Concord, for the period March 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004. (20% County, 80% State and Federal Funds. Budgeted.) (District 4)

 

C.77    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director to execute a lease with Thomas E. Stewart in the amount of $17,000 for use of the premises at 816 Main Street, Martinez, as requested by the Clerk-Recorder, for the period September 17, 2002 through September 16, 2004, and DETERMINE that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment under Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (CP # 02-58) (Budgeted) (District 2)

 

Other Actions

 

C.78    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director to execute a Franchise Agreement amendment with Garaventa Enterprises to decrease the area served due to annexations of previously unincorporated areas by the City of Brentwood under approval of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).  (District III)

 

C.79    ACCEPT report from the Treasurer-Tax Collector on County investments as of June 30, 2002.  (All Districts)

 

C.80    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment with the Pleasant Hill Redevelopment Agency to increase the amount of bonds to be sold and revenues subordinated by $356,000 to a new maximum of $9,100,000.  (No County cost) (District IV)

 

C.81    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to sign letters of support for STAND! Against Domestic Violence in its application to Kaiser Permanente for $20,000 in funding to train community clinic medical personnel to assess and provide access to services and treatment for victims of domestic and family violence.  (No cost) (All Districts)

 

C.82    ADOPT Resolution No. 2002/605 authorizing the issuance and sale of County of Contra Costa, California, 2002/2003 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not to exceed $125,000,000 and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to take necessary actions and execute necessary documents related thereto. (All Districts)

 

C.83    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with the City College of San Francisco, to provide field instruction to students in the Cardiovascular Technology Program, for the period September 15, 2002 through September 30, 2007. (All Districts)

           

C.84    READOPT plans and specifications and AUTHORIZE the rebidding of the sitework for Modular Office Building at 2025 Sherman Drive, Pleasant Hill, for the Employment and Human Services Department and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids to be received October 31, 2002.  ($200,000 appropriated in Plant Acquisition) (District IV)

 

C.85    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a non-financial contract with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to provide continuing education on health-related topics to students at Richmond High School, including indemnification of the School District from liability arising from the contracted services, for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003.  (District I)

 

Redevelopment Agency

 

C.86    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to execute a contract with Fraser and Associates in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for fiscal consulting services for all redevelopment project areas for the period May 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (All Districts)

 

Consent Items of Board Members

 

C.87         APPOINT Erik R. Anderson as the District IV Alternate Representative to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s Fire Advisory Commissioners, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.  (District IV)                                                      

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency.  Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.

 

All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.

 

Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto.  After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. 

 

Requests for reconsideration of a land use (planning) decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was not before the Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.

 

The County will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals planning to attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at (925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915.  An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, Room 106.

 

Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board.  Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make the necessary arrangements.

 

Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board Agenda. Forms may be obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.

 

Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900.  The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County’s Internet Web Page:  www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.

 

The Closed Session agenda is available each week upon request from the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, California, and may also be viewed on the County’s Web Page.

 

The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors F. D. Glover  and M. DeSaulnier) - meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 9:00 A.M. in Room 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

09-23-02

  9:00 a.m.

See above

Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee

09-23-02

10:30 a.m.

See above

                                        

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

Supplemental Calendar of Closed Session Items

 

For The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County

and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board

 

Tuesday, September 17, 2002, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter

 

Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 105

Administration Building,

651 Pine Street, Martinez, California

 

 

 

A.              CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

 

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

 

Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assn., Local No. 1; Am. Fed., State, County, & Mun. Empl., Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union, Local 535; 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.                  Saed M. Hasan vs. Contra Costa County, U.S. District Court No. C99-0084 WHO

2.                  Contra Costa County v. Lagiss, C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 02-00508

3.                  Contra Costa County v. Insurance Company of the West, et al., Alameda Superior Court No. 827858-2

4.                  Stanley Tipton v. Contra Costa County, W.C.A.B. No. WCK 0058268