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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

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

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

 

A G E N D A

Tuesday       August 9, 2005

 

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____

10:00 A.M.      Convene, call to order and opening ceremonies.

 

Inspirational Thought:  There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.  ~William J. Clinton

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

Approved as listed except as noted:  C.4, C.8, C.66, C.68

                

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS  Approved as listed

 

HA.1    ADOPT Housing Authority Resolution No. 5066 approving the discharge of accountability in the amount of $34,168.64 for uncollectible receivables for the quarter ending June 30, 2005, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission.  (All Districts)                                                                     

 

10:05 A.M.     

 

PRESENTATIONS   Approved as listed

 

PR.1    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/498 honoring Officer Clifford “Cliff” Kroeger on the occasion of his retirement from the California Highway Patrol and for over 37 years of dedicated service to the Highway Patrol and the residents of Contra Costa County.  (Supervisor Piepho) (All Districts)

 

PR.2    PRESENTATION by the Public Works Department on the "Keep the Delta Clean Program" to improve water quality in the Delta, Countywide. (Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director) (All Districts)

 

10:15 A.M.     

 

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

Approved as listed except as noted below:

 

SD.1    CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

 

SD.2    CONSIDER implementing the ICE (In Case of Emergency) cell phone initiative and initiating a public awareness campaign to encourage cell phone owners to create a contact cell phone entry to store and quickly communicate emergency medical information to first responders.  (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)        

DIRECTED the Contra Costa County Sheriff, Fire District Chief, and Director of  Medical Services to integrate the ICE (In Case of Emergency) cell phone concept into their departments and amongst their responder personnel; DIRECTED the County Administrator to promulgate the ICE cell phone program on the County’s Web site, CCTV and share information on the ICE program with all other County agencies, indicating that this program is part of Contra Costa County emergency system;  and DIRECTED the County Administrator to coordinate with First Responders and report back to the Board on any challenges or problems.

 

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

 

D.1      PUBLIC  COMMENT.  (3 Minutes/Speaker)

The following persons presented testimony:

           

            Cheryl Taff,  Pleasant Hill resident, urging the Board to extend the September 30, 2005 deadline to allow a smooth transition for Association for Retarded Citizens, and to avoid disruption of services.

 

D.2      CONSIDER Internal Operations Committee recommendation to adopt a Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices for independent expenditure committees participating in elections campaigns of County candidates and ballot measures and to take related actions.  (Supervisor Uilkema) (All Districts)

APPROVED a Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices for Independent Expenditure Committees; REQUESTED the addition of an individual campaign pledge corollary to the pledge in place at the State level.

 

D.3      CONSIDER Internal Operations Committee recommendations for options on an ordinance to require contract lobbyists to register with and report activities to the County.  (Supervisor Uilkema) (All Districts)

CONSIDERED options for an ordinance to require individuals, groups, or entities that lobby or advocate before the Board of Supervisors to register with the County their affiliations and submit reports on their activities; Board did not take any action for lack of second.

           

D.4      CONSIDER directing the Internal Operations Committee to consider two additional options for establishment of a County Ethics Commission.  (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)

DIRECTED Internal Operations Committee to create an oversight committee for the voluntary independent committee pledge. (Ayes: I, III, IV, V; Noes: II; Abstain: None: Absent: None) 

 

Closed Session

 

1:00 P.M.

 

D.5      HEARING on the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission to conditionally approve a proposed rezoning of 5.8 acres located off a private road serving #2012 Las Trampas Road, Alamo area, from General Agricultural (A-2) to Planned Unit (P-1) District (File # RZ043144) and for preliminary and final development plan approval for a three residential unit project (File #DP043025); and an appeal by Palmer Madden and Susan Paulus of a San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission conditional approval decision to subdivide 5.8 acres into three parcels (File #MS040008).  (Palmer Madden and Susan Paulus – Applicants & Owners) (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (District III)

CLOSED the public hearing on the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission to conditionally approve a proposed rezoning of 5.8 acres located off a private road serving #2012 Las Trampas Road, Alamo area, from General Agricultural (A-2) to Planned Unit (P-1) District  and for preliminary and final development plan approval for a three residential unit project (Palmer Madden and Susan Paulus – Applicants & Owners):   FOUND no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the County’s independent judgment and analysis; ADOPTED the Mitigated Negative Declaration as adequate and ADOPTED the Mitigation Monitoring Program; ADOPTED the proposed Rezoning of the site from General Agricultural (A-2) to Planned Unit (P-1) District; APPROVED the Preliminary and Final Development Plan Application, subject to conditions; ADOPTED the findings contained in Resolution No. 22-2005 adopted by the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission as the basis for approving this project; GRANTED the appeal of Palmer Madden and Susan Paulus; ADOPTED Exhibit A as conditions, with minor amendments as read into the record today; ADDED additional statements as outlined above; ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2005-21 giving effect to said rezoning; and DIRECTED staff to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk.

 

1:15 P.M.

 

D.6           HEARING on the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to adopt an amendment to the County Ordinance Code to regulate temporary events that take place on private property in the unincorporated area of the County and generate or invite considerable public participation.  (County File #ZT050001) (Catherine Kutsuris, Community Development Department) (All Districts)

CLOSED the public hearing on the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to adopt an amendment to the County Ordinance Code to regulate temporary events that take place on private property in the unincorporated area of the County and generate or invite considerable public participation; REFERRED to the Planning Commission for consideration the proposed temporary events ordinance, as amended today, is; DIRECTED that staff will notify the appropriate Municipal Advisory Council’s or similar local governing advisory body of the relevant area of an application for permit;  and DIRECTED staff to conduct a 6 month review of the ordinance in addition to a 12 month review.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

 

TUESDAY      AUGUST 9, 2005

Ordinances

 

C.95    INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2005-28 exempting from the Merit System the classification of Chief Nursing Officer-Exempt; WAIVE reading, and FIX August 16, 2005 for adoption, as recommended by the Human Resources Director.  (All Districts)                                             

 

 


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      DETERMINE that the Bethel Island Road Asphalt Concrete Path is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 2 Categorical Exemption; APPROVE the project; and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project, Bethel Island area.  (Local Road Funds) (District V)

 

C.2      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4133 establishing time parking on the north side of Market Avenue, starting at a point 27 feet west of the centerline of Giaramita Street, and extending west for 50 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District I)

 

C.3      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4134 establishing time parking at all times on the west side of Giaramita Street, starting at a point 32 feet north of the centerline of Market Avenue and extending north for 58 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District I)

 

C.4      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4135 establishing time parking at all times on the south side of Market Avenue, starting at a point 30 feet east of the centerline of Fifth Street, and extending north for 40 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District I)

CORRECTED TO READ: ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4135 establishing time parking at all times on the south side of Market Avenue, starting at a point 30 feet east of the centerline of Fifth Street, and extending east for 40 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director.

 

C.5      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4136 rescinding Traffic Resolution No. 18, which established a speed limit on Crest Avenue and Hillgrade Avenue at 30 miles per hour, Walnut Creek area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III).

 

C.6      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4137 declaring parking to be prohibited at all times for vehicles 6 feet or more in height or 20 feet or more in length on the west side of Bixler Road, beginning at a point 38 feet north of the centerline of Regatta Drive and extending north, a distance of 90 feet, Byron area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III)

 

C.7      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4138 establishing time parking at all times on the east side of Fifth Street, starting at a point 30 feet north of the centerline of Chesley Avenue, and extending north for 70 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District I)

 

C.8      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4139 establishing time parking at all times on the east side of Fifth Street, starting at a point 33 feet east of the centerline of Market Avenue and extending north for 50 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District I)

CORRECTED TO READ: ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4139 establishing time parking at all times on the east side of Fifth Street, starting at a point 33 feet south of the centerline of Market Avenue and extending south for 50 feet, North Richmond area, as recommended by the Public Works Director.

 

C.9      ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4140 prohibiting parking at all times on both the north and south sides of White Gate Road, beginning at a point 34 feet east of the centerline of Stone Valley Road and extending easterly a distance of 45 feet, Alamo area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III)

 

C.10    ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4141 prohibiting parking at certain times on both the north and south sides of White Gate Road, beginning at a point 80 feet east of the centerline of Stone Valley Road, and extending easterly a distance of 585 feet, Alamo area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III)

 

C.11    ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4142 prohibiting parking at certain times on both the east and west sides of Stone Valley Road, beginning at the north curb line of Shandelin Court, and extending northerly to the south curb line of White Gate Road, a distance of 875 feet, Alamo area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III)

 

C.12    ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4143 prohibiting parking at certain times on both the east and west sides of Seville Court, beginning at the center line of White Gate Road, and extending northerly to its terminus, a distance of 200 feet, Alamo area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III)

 

C.13    ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2005/4144 prohibiting parking at certain times on both the east and west sides of Nina Court, beginning at the centerline of White Gate Road, and extending northerly to its terminus, a distance of 280 feet, Alamo area, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District III)

 

C.14    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to pay the County an amount not to exceed $10,000 to  provide right-of-way services for the State Route 4 East, Loveridge Road to Somersville Road Project, effective December 15, 2004 until terminated by either party, Antioch area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority Funds) (District V) 

 

Engineering Services

 

C.15    DA 04-00044:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/499 approving the drainage improvement agreement for project being developed by Danville Tassajara Partners, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Danville area. (District III)

 

C.16    DP 03-03037:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/500 approving the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for project being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)

 

C.17    MS 90-00143: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/501 approving the third extension of the subdivision agreement for project being developed by Todd Fujinaga, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Walnut Creek area. (District III)

 

C.18    RA 04-01159:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/502 approving the road improvement agreement for Charbray Street (North) for project being developed by Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Danville area. (District III)

 

C.19    RA 04-01162: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/503 approving the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping), streetscape landscaping, for project being developed by Danville Tasajara Partners, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Danville area.  (District III)

 

C.20    SD 78-04990: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/504 approving the third extension of the subdivision agreement for project being developed by Sosnowski and Associates, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bethel Island area. (District V)

 

C.21    SD 99-08331:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/505 approving the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping, street trees) for project being developed by Danville Tassajara Partners, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Danville area. (District III)

 

C.22    SD 03-08510: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/507 approving the final map for project being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)

 

C.23    SD 05-08927:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/508 approving the final map and subdivision agreement for project being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)

 

C.24    SD 05-08928:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/509 approving the final map and subdivision agreement for project being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)

 

C.25    SD 05-08929:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/510 approving the final map and subdivision agreement for project being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)

 

Special Districts & County Airports

 

C.26    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Condor Country Consulting in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide on-call environmental consulting services for the period August 1, 2005 through August 31, 2007, Countywide.  (48% Flood Control and Water Conservation District Funds, 48% Local Road Funds, and 4% Airport Project Funds) (All Districts)

 

C.27    ACCEPT and APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Program Budget and the proposed “Sources and Uses of Funds” table, as prepared by the General Manager, Kleinfelder, Inc., for the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District, San Ramon area. (District III)

 

C.28    ACCEPT and APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Program Budget and the proposed “Sources and Uses of Funds” table, as prepared by the General Manager, Kleinfelder, Inc., for the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Danville area.  (District III)

 

C.29    FIND and DECLARE that an emergency exists, and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, to proceed in the most expeditious manner with the Drainage Area 29G storm drain pipe repair and REJECT bids for Drainage Area 29G storm drain repair, as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Antioch area. (Drainage Area 29G Funds) (District V)

 

Statutory Actions

 

C.30    APPROVE minutes, as on file with Clerk of the Board, for the month of July.

 

Claims, Collections & Litigation

 

C.31    DENY claim of Eric L. Maldonado.  (All Districts)

 

Honors & Proclamations

 

C.32    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/495 commemorating the 350th Anniversary of Jewish Life in America, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (All Districts)

 

C.33    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/496 honoring the Mt. Diablo Chapter of National Association of Retired Federal Employees for their exceptional senior work in the County and to congratulate their organization on their 50th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (All Districts)

 

C.34    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/511 recognizing Paula Moten-Tolson on the occasion of her retirement from the First Five, Contra Costa Children and Families Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.  (All Districts)

 

Ordinances

 

C.35    Adopt Ordinance No. 2005-22 amending the provisions of the Election Campaign Ordinance related to elections for the Office of Supervisor and candidate reporting requirements.  (All Districts)

 

Appointments & Resignations

 

C.36    APPOINT Tim Rahill, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for the Martinez Unified School District, to serve as the County School and Community College District Representative for the Treasury Oversight Committee, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector.  (All Districts)

 

C.37    DECLARE vacant the Appointee 3 seat of the County Service Area P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee held by Claudia Edwards, who has resigned, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.  (District III)

 

C.38    DECLARE vacant the Disability seat held by Sophia Lever on the Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity due to her resignation, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

C.39    RE-APPOINT Kathleen Robinson, Lisa Gallup, David Miller, John Sakamoto, Pete Murray, Linda Best, Carol Hyland, and Lily Aman; and APPOINT Scott Whitacre, Brad Nail, Pamela Aguilar, Raymond Konieczek, and Anthony De Venuta to the Workforce Development Board, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.  (All Districts)

 

C.40    RE-APPOINT William P. Jennings and Jeanene V. Ferguson; and APPOINT Jim Paucar and Cletia Hart to the Community Development (Housing) Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Review Panel, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.  (All Districts)

 

C.41    APPROVE the medical staff appointments and reappointments as recommended by the Medical Executive Committee on July 18, 2005, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.42    APPROVE the medical service providers recommended by the Contra Costa Health Plan Quality Council on May 27, 2005, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

Intergovernmental Relations

 

C.43    REQUEST the Legislature and Governor to take action to fully reimburse Contra Costa County for the estimated $2.5 million expenditure that it will incur in complying with the Governor’s order to conduct a special election on November 8, 2005, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder.  (All Districts)

 

C.44    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) amendment with the County Supervisors Association of California Excess Insurance Authority to allow for continuing coverage for County-created nonprofit corporations upon the request of JPA members, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

C.45    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/512 affirming that any project to extend Bay Area Rapid Transit  (BART) service shall comply with the existing state law governing such service extensions, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.  (All Districts)

 

Personnel Actions

 

C.46    ADOPT Position Adjustment No. 19911 to add one Laboratory Technician position in the Health Services Department.  (Cost neutral) (All Districts)

 

C.47    ADOPT Position Adjustment No. 19900 to add one Family and Children Services Site Supervisor I-Project position and cancel one Family and Children Services Site Supervisor III-Project position in the Community Services Department.  (Cost savings) (All Districts)

 

C.48    ADOPT Position Adjustment No. 19919 to add one Battalion Chief-ECCFPD and cancel one First Assistant Fire Chief-ECCFPD in the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.  (Cost savings) (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.49    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) to accept reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $66,750 for costs associated with the presentation of P.O.S.T.-certified Emergency Vehicles Operations Course training by the Law Enforcement Training Center for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (All Districts)

 

C.50    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with TCG Public Communications, Inc., to change the vendor name to Global Tel*Link Corporation, with no change in terms or payment limit, related to provision of the Inmate Calling Program.  (All Districts)

 

C.51    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) to accept reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $23,320 for the presentation of P.O.S.T.-certified Driving Simulator Instructor courses by the Law Enforcement Training Center for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (All Districts)

 

C.52    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding from the California Department of Aging in the amount of $3,555,239 to provide services to older, low income residents of Contra Costa County as provided under Title III, Title IIIE and Title VII of the Older Americans Act for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 15% County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.53    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding from the California Department of Aging in the amount of $188,391 to provide the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 15% County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.54    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, in collaboration with Volunteer and Emergency Services Team in Action, to apply for and accept grant funding from the Vodafone Foundation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to support the Bay Point Works Program for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (No County match)  (All District V)

 

C.55    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, in collaboration with Volunteer and Emergency Services Team in Action, to apply for and accept grant funding from the S. H. Cowell Foundation in an amount not to exceed $182,241 to support the Bay Point and North Richmond Family Service Centers for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.  (Budgeted, 100% match provided by Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Incentive Funds)  (Districts I and V)

 

C.56    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding from the VanLobenSels/RembeRock Foundation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to support the Bay Point Works Program for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (No County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.57    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Health Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to pay the County $20,000 each fiscal year for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) laboratory testing services for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008; and to indemnify and hold harmless the California Department of Health Services from and against any and all liability loss, expense, or claims for injury or damages arising out of performance of this contract.  (No County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.58    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools (Office of Education) to pay the County an amount not to exceed $26,000 to provide professional mental health services to special education students at Marchus Middle School from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (No County funds)  (District IV)

 

C.59    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contract amendments with the State of California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board, effective July 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $769,474 to a new payment limit of $2,203,161 and to make technical adjustments to transfer the contract from the Contra Costa Health Plan to the Contra Costa Health Plan – Community Plan with no change in the term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007, to provide for the County’s continued participation in the California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program.  (No County match)  (All Districts) 

C.60    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contract amendments with the State of California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board, effective July 1, 2004, to make technical adjustments in the method of calculating subscriber contributions; and effective July 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $92,994 to a new payment limit of $800,000 and to make technical adjustments to transfer the contract from the Contra Costa Health Plan to the Contra Costa Health Plan – Community Plan with no change in the term of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, to provide for the County’s continued participation in the California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program.  (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.61    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Urban Financial Services Group, effective April 1, 2005, to extend the term of the contract from June 30 to December 31, 2005 and to increase the payment limit by $35,000 to a new payment limit of $178,952 to continue to provide consulting services for managing and administering the Community Development Block Grant Small Business and Micro-enterprise Revolving Loan program.  (100% HUD funds) (All Districts)

 

C.62    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Antonio Gallo to raise the payment limit by $16,695 to a new payment limit of $43,010 to expand the service plan for landscaping instruction to include maintenance of the Peace Officer Monument.  (100% County; Budgeted – Sheriff) (District II)

 

C.63    APPROVE the fiscal year 2005/2006 Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation allocation plan in the amount of $1,517,553 for specified projects and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute the following contracts for fiscal year 2005/2006 (Budgeted; Keller Canyon Mitigation funds):

 

            Agency                                                       Service                                                Payment Limit

            City of Oakley                       School resource officer                  $38,000

            East County Boys and Girls Club                Youth development programs              $35,000

            Pittsburg High School Band Boosters          Band uniform replacement                   $30,000

            Pittsburg Preschool                                     Adult mentors for tutoring activities      $30,000

 

C.64    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) effective August 10, 2005 in the amount of $445,295 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the ConocoPhillips Rodeo Refinery Clean Fuel Expansion Project (CFEP), for the term of August 10, 2005 to April 30, 2007. (100% Applicant Fees) (District II)

 

C.65    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Animal Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Susanne Beadle to extend the term from July 1 to July 31, 2005, with no change in the payment limit of $145,000, to continue providing information technology consulting services during the transition to the new animal shelters.  (Budgeted) (All Districts)

 

C.66    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Marilyn McAlister in an amount not to exceed $47,462 to provide services in support of the Volunteer and Emergency Services West County “Season of Sharing” Program for the period August 31, 2005 through August 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County)  (Districts I and II)

RELISTED to an undetermined date to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Marilyn McAlister in an amount not to exceed $47,462 to provide services in support of the Volunteer and Emergency Services West County “Season of Sharing” Program for the period August 31, 2005 through August 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County).

 

C.67    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Timothy Meese in an amount not to exceed $47,462 to provide services in support of the Volunteer and Emergency Services West County Program for the period September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County)  (Districts I and II)

 

C.68    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Roxann Morales in an amount not to exceed $47,462 to provide services in support of the Volunteer and Emergency Services Central and East County Program for the period August 18, 2005 through August 17, 2006.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County)  (Districts III, IV and V)

RELISTED to an undetermined date to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Roxann Morales in an amount not to exceed $47,462 to provide services in support of the Volunteer and Emergency Services Central and East County Program for the period August 18, 2005 through August 17, 2006.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County).

 

C.69    CORRECT Board Action of June 21, 2005 (Item C.47), which granted approval and authorization to the Employment and Human Services Director to execute a contract with the Contra Costa Federal Credit Union in an amount not to exceed $153,000 to continue to provide the KEYS Auto Loan Program for CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) clients for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, to include a mutual indemnification clause.  (Budgeted, 100% Federal/State)  (All Districts)

 

C.70    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Nancy Grace Boda (formerly Boda Consulting, LLC) in an amount not to exceed $81,900 to provide financial analysis and management consultation with regard to the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63) for the period September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006.  (Budgeted, 100% Proposition 63)  (All Districts)

 

C.71    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Asian Community Mental Health Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $768 to a new payment limit of $123,268 to provide the additional service of conducting Proposition 63 focus groups with no change in the term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and with no change in the automatic extension payment limit of $61,250 and no change in the automatic extension term through December 31, 2005.  (Budgeted, 99% State CalWORKs, 1% Proposition 63)  (All Districts)

 

C.72    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with John Muir/Mt. Diablo Behavioral Medicine Corporation (dba Mt. Diablo Medical Pavilion) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services to children and adolescents for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and to indemnify and hold harmless John Muir/Mt. Diablo Behavioral Medicine Corporation from and against any and all liability loss, expense, or claims for injury or damages arising out of performance of this contract.  (Budgeted, 100% Mental Health Realignment)  (All Districts)

 

C.73    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Kiran U. Koka, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to continue to provide Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for the period August 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. (Budgeted, 49% State, 51% Federal Medi-Cal)  (All Districts)

 

C.74    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Diablo Infectious Disease Consultative Services Medical Group, Inc., effective June 1, 2005, to modify the payment provisions to provide infectious disease physician services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, with no change in the payment limit of $101,506 and no change in the term of June 1, 2005 through May 31, 2008.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.75    RATIFY purchase of services from Santa Clara County Department of Corrections, and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to pay $16,835 outstanding balance for inpatient mental health services provided to Contra Costa County inmates housed at the Santa Clara Main Jail for the period July 1 through July 13, 2004.  (Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.76    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Yogam Krishnamoorthy, M.D. (dba Yogam Kris, M.D., A Professional Corporation), in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide professional obstetrics and gynecology services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006. (Budgeted, Enterprise II: 4.7% County, 95.3% Health Plan Member Premiums)  (All Districts)

 

 

C.77    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with DocuStream, Inc., effective July 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $40,000 to a new payment limit of $125,000 to provide additional electronic claims processing including scanning, storage, encryption and retrieval, with no change in the original term of November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2005.  (Budgeted, Enterprise II: 4.7% County, 95.3% Health Plan Member Premiums)  (All Districts)

 

C.78    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Mercer Human Resource Consulting, LLC, effective August 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $350,000 and to extend the term from February 28 to August 31, 2006 to provide additional professional actuarial services.  (Budgeted, Enterprise II: 4.7% County, 95.3% Health Plan Member Premiums)  (All Districts)

 

Leases

 

C.79    EXERCISE the first option for a three-year extension of the lease with Jordan Family Trust for 3,600 square feet of warehouse space at 887 Howe Road, Martinez, at an annual cost of $35,280 for continued occupancy by the Health Services Department for the period September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008. (Budgeted) (District II)

 

C.80    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a License agreement commencing August 10, 2005 with the City of Pleasant Hill for use of the driveway (Monticello Avenue) and parking lot at 1700 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill. (No fiscal impact) (District IV)

 

Other Actions

 

C.81    AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant from the Park Dedication Trust Fund in the amount of $57,000 to the Ambrose Recreation and Park District to finance the renovation of the irrigation system at Anuta Park in Bay Point, as recommended by the Community Development Director.  (District V)

 

C.82    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/513 authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,634,000 for the construction of the Giant Family Apartments, San Pablo area, as recommended by the Community Development Director.  (No impact to General Fund) (District I)

 

C.83    CORRECT BOARD ACTION of June 14, 2005 (C.82), which granted approval and authorization to the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an interagency agreement with Ambrose Recreation and Park District in an amount not to exceed $72,500 for Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program services for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, to add a mutual indemnification clause in the contract.  (All Districts)

 

C.84    ACCEPT annual report from the Auditor-Controller on Revolving and Cash Difference Funds, Overage Fund and shortages for fiscal year 2004/2005, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller.  (All Districts)

 

C.85    AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to transfer unclaimed property tax refunds totaling $47,685.36 from the Unclaimed Deposits Trust Fund to the County General fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller.  (All Districts)

 

C.86    REFER to the Internal Operations Committee a request by the Arts and Culture Commission to reduce the number of At Large seats from four to two, as recommended by the Arts and Culture Commission.  (All Districts)

                                                 

C.87    REFER to the Internal Operations Committee the issue of facility and personal security during Board of Supervisors meetings, and DIRECT the Committee to report back to the Board with recommendations to improve security, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.  (All Districts)

 

C.88    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with Boston Reed College to continue to provide field instruction and supervised clinical experience to medical students for the period September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006.  (All Districts)

 

C.89    CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.90    CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 1999 based on the increasing/epidemic number of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)/HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and Hepatitis C cases among injection drug users in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.91    CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board on November 18, 2003 on the Juvenile Hall Addition Project, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)

 

Redevelopment Agency

 

C.92    ADOPT annual Redevelopment Agency budget for Fiscal Year 2005/2006, as recommended by the Executive Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.93    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Goldfarb & Lipman, effective June 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $225,000 to provide legal services for the Redevelopment Agency, with no change in term through June 30, 2006.  (All Districts)

 

Correspondence

 

C.94    ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of letter from the Mayor of Oakley to the County Administrator regarding the City's request to extend its limits into the East Cypress Corridor, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (District V)

 

 

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. 

 

Comments on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the Board of Supervisors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail:  Board of Supervisors, 651 Pine Street Room 106, Martinez, CA  94553; by fax:  925-335-1913; or via the County’s web page:  http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us, by clicking “Submit Public Comment” (the last bullet point in the left column under the title “Board of Supervisors.”) 

 

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 persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, 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 Federal D. Glover and Mark DeSaulnier) - meets on the first  and third Mondays of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez .

 

The Finance Committee (Supervisors  John Gioia and Mary N. Piepho)  - meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez .

 

The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Gayle B. Uilkema and Mark DeSaulnier) - 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 Mary N. Piepho and Federal D. Glover) - meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

 

Internal Operations Committee

8-15-05

  9:00 a.m.

See above

Family & Human Services Committee

8-15-05

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, August 9, 2005, 10:00 a.m. and thereafter

 

Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 101

Administration Building,

651 Pine Street, Martinez, California

 

 

 

            CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

 

1.         Agency Negotiators: April Madison-Ramsey 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 East County Firefighters’ Assn.

 

2.         Agency Negotiators:  Lori Gentles and John Sweeten.

 

Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management employees   (Resolution No. 2004/196, including its Exhibits), unrepresented nursing classification employees, and all other unrepresented agency employees.

 

 

Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): 

Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written materials.  Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and written materials associated with Board meetings:

 

 


AB              Assembly Bill

ABAG         Association of Bay Area Governments

ACA           Assembly Constitutional Amendment

ADA           Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

AICP          American Institute of Certified Planners

AIDS          Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ALUC         Airport Land Use Commission

AOD           Alcohol and Other Drugs

BAAQMD    Bay Area Air Quality Management District

BART         Bay Area Rapid Transit District

BGO           Better Government Ordinance

BOS           Board of Supervisors

CALTRANS   California Department of Transportation

CalWIN      California Works Information Network

CalWORKS  California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids

CAO           County Administrative Officer or Office

CCHP         Contra Costa Health Plan

CCTA         Contra Costa Transportation Authority

CDBG         Community Development Block Grant

CEQA         California Environmental Quality Act

CIO            Chief Information Officer

COLA         Cost of living adjustment

CPA           Certified Public Accountant

CPI             Consumer Price Index

CSA           County Service Area

CSAC         California State Association of Counties

CTC            California Transportation Commission

dba            doing business as

EBMUD       East Bay Municipal Utility District

EIR             Environmental Impact Report

EIS             Environmental Impact Statement

EMCC         Emergency Medical Care Committee

EMS           Emergency Medical Services

EPSDT       State Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program

et al.          et alii (and others)

etc.            et cetera (and so forth)

FAA            Federal Aviation Administration

FEMA         Federal Emergency Management Agency

First Five    First Five Children and Families Commission (Proposition 10)

FTE            Full Time Equivalent            

FY              Fiscal Year

GHAD         Geologic Hazard Abatement District

GIS            Geographic Information System

HCD           (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development

HIPAA        Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIV             Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome

HOV           High Occupancy Vehicle

HR              Human Resources

HUD           United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

Inc.            Incorporated

ISO            Industrial Safety Ordinance

JPA            Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement

Lamorinda    Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area

LAFCo        Local Agency Formation Commission

LLC            Limited Liability Company

LLP            Limited Liability Partnership

LVN            Licensed Vocational Nurse

MAC           Municipal Advisory Council

M.D.           Medical Doctor

M.F.T.        Marriage and Family Therapist

Mt.             Mount

MIS            Management Information System

MOE           Maintenance of Effort

MOU           Memorandum of Understanding

MTC           Metropolitan Transportation Commission

NACo         National Association of Counties

OB-GYN      Obstetrics and Gynecology

O.D.           Doctor of Optometry

OSHA         Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Psy.D.        Doctor of Psychology

RDA           Redevelopment Agency

RFI             Request For Information

RFP            Request For Proposal

RFQ           Request For Qualifications

RN              Registered Nurse

SB              Senate Bill

SBE            Small Business Enterprise

SWAT        Southwest Area Transportation Committee

TRANSPAC  Transportation Partnership & Coop (Central)

TRANSPLAN   Transportation Planning Committee (East County)

TWIC          Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee

VA              Department of Veterans Affairs

vs.              versus (against)

WAN          Wide Area Network

WCCTAC    West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee