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    FEBRUARY 15, 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

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

In closed session the Board of Supervisors decided not to appeal an adverse judgment in the case of Contra Costa County v. Dame′ Construction Company, Inc., et al., C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 02-00067.  The substance of this case involves a lawsuit regarding failure of a private road in the Bettencourt Ranch subdivision, near Blackhawk.  All Supervisors were present, and the vote was unanimous.

 

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

 

Inspirational Thought  -  “A heart that loves is always young.”  ~Greek proverb.

 

CONSIDER  CONSENT  ITEMS   -  Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items. Approved as listed except as noted: C.34, C.35.

                      

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS

Approved as listed.

 

HA.1    APPROVE the Five-Year 2005/2009 and the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Annual Plans for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, and ADOPT Housing Authority Resolution No. 5059 as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  (All Districts)       

           

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 James J. Costello (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 448 Winslow Street, Crockett.  (Tyrone Ridgle, Building Inspection Department) (District II)

CLOSED the public hearing on the appeal of James J. Costello (Owner) from the decision of the County Abatement Officer declaring as a public nuisance property located at 448 Winslow Street, Crockett.; REAFFIRMED the County Abatement Officer’s determination; ORDERED the property owner(s) to abate the public nuisance by removing occupancy of substandard dwelling and board up the house, or remove occupancy and obtain proper permits to rehabilitate dwelling, or obtain a demolition permit to demolish dwelling and remove debris from property:  one of the aforementioned actions to be completed within 30 days of the mailing of the Board’s decision; DIRECTED the County Abatement Officer to proceed with the abatement if the property owner(s) does not comply with the Board’s order to able the public nuisance; and DIRECTED the County abatement office to send the  Board’s decision by first class mail to the property owner(s) and to each party that appeared at the hearing, and to file the Board’s decision with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. 

 

SD.3    HEARING on the itemized costs of abatement for property located at 5244 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez.  (Henry Stanley and Ruby Bailey, Owners) (Michael Silva, Building Inspection Department) (District II)

CLOSED the public hearing on the itemized costs of abatement for property located at 5244 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez  (Henry Stanley and Ruby Bailey, Owners); DETERMINED the costs of all abatement work and administrative costs; ORDERED the itemized report confirmed and DIRECTED it to be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; ORDERED the costs to be specially assessed against the property and AUTHORIZED the recordation of a Notice of Abatement Lien.

 

 

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:

 

     Ralph Hernandez, Chair, Citizens for Democracy, 2718 Barcelona, Drive, Antioch, regarding an article in the Contra Costa Times on the subject of  pension plan

 

D.2      CONSIDER taking recommended actions regarding the allocation of $2.9 million in supplemental FY 2005/06 HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds, $130,000 in FY 2004/05 Housing Development Assistance Funds from the HOME Investment Partnership Act funds, and the reallocation of up to $384,000 in FY 2003/04 HOME funds; directing the Housing Authority Executive Director to report to the Finance Committee on the rescission of the Project-Based Section 8 voucher program and suggest alternatives for short-term and long-term approaches to address the issue;  and taking related actions.  (Jim Kennedy, Community Development Department) (All Districts)

AUTHORIZED the provision of supplemental FY 2005/06 HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) allocations totaling up to $2.9 million for two multi-family projects for which a Project-Based Section 8 voucher commitment has been rescinded; and AUTHORIZED the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to enter into required legal documents for this purpose; MODIFIED Item No. 2 from the Board Order to read “DIRECTED the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to report to the Board’s Finance Committee on March 7, 2005, on the rescission of the Project-Based Section 8 voucher program, and suggest alternatives for short-term and long-term approaches to address the issue in April Finance Committee meeting”, ALLOCATE $130,000 in FY 2004/05 Housing Development Assistance Funds from the HOME Investment Partnership Act funds for the Trinity Apartments, Walnut Creek, and TRANSFER up to $384,000 in FY 2003/04 HOME funds from the Satellite Housing Casa Montego II project, Walnut Creek to the Trinity Avenue project; AUTHORIZED the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to suspend the current review of applications for HOME funds until alternative financing has been found for projects affected by the rescission of the Project-Based Voucher program; AUTHORIZED the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute letters to Contra Costa County’s federal legislative representatives in support  of actions that would provide the Housing Authority with the capacity to enter into the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher contracts; and REQUESTED Community Development return to the Board with a present status of the Housing Trust Fund

 

D.3      CONSIDER accepting report from the County Administrator regarding the mid-year status of the 2004/2005 County Budget and directing the County Administrator to immediately institute a freeze on hiring and other personnel actions through September 30, 2005.  (John Sweeten, County Administrator) (All Districts)

 

D.4      CONSIDER comments from members of the Board of Supervisors regarding the development of a mutually agreeable Urban Limit Line.  (Supervisors DeSaulnier and Glover)  (All Districts) 

CONSIDERED comments from members of the Board of Supervisors regarding the development of a mutually agreeable Urban Limit Line; RECOMMENDED staff prepare, before the February 26, 2005 Contra Costa Task Forces Summit on the Urban Limit Line, background material on the history of the Urban Limit Line and a future timeline projecting possible outcomes of the different options under discussion; SUPPORTED Option C for a mutually agreed upon Urban Limit Line.

 

 

D.5      CONSIDER approving and authorizing the sharing of fifty percent of the County General Fund property tax increment revenue, resulting from the construction of the ConocoPhillips Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Project, with the unincorporated Communities of Rodeo, Crockett, Port Costa and Tormey.  (Supervisor Uilkema) (All Districts)

CONSIDERED approving and authorizing the sharing of fifty percent of the County General Fund property tax increment revenue, resulting from the construction of the ConocoPhillips Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Project, with the unincorporated Communities of Rodeo, Crockett, Port Costa and Tormey; REFERRED this item to the Finance Committee, to be returned to the Board in March 2005.

 

Closed Session                                                          

 

1:00 P.M.

 

D.6      CONSIDER approving the selection of American Medical Response West (AMR) to provide ambulance services pursuant to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on September 7, 2004, and authorizing the Health Services Director to negotiate a contract based on the RFP and proposal submitted by AMR.  (William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director) (All Districts)

HEARD the presentations provided by American Medical Response and StarWest Ambulance as directed on February 1, 2005; RECOGNIZED the excellence of both proposals;  APPROVED the selection of American Medical Response West (AMR) to provide ambulance services pursuant to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on September 7, 2004;  AUTHORIZED  the Health Services Director to negotiate a contract based on the RFP and proposal submitted by AMR with additional considerations including, but not limited to:  extension of the level of unit hours proposed for the initial six months throughout the term of the contract; an increase in the numbe rof automatic external defibrillators available; the possibility of co-billing for ambulance and first-responder services; and greater penalties for response time designations not met;  and DIRECTED the final contract to be placed on the Short Discussion or Deliberation portion of the Board’s agenda on the date scheduled for adoption.

 

 

Adjourn to a Special Meeting on the development

of a mutually agreeable Urban Limit Line with city representatives on

February 26, 2005

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Civic Park Community Center

1375 Civic Drive

Walnut Creek, California

 

 

THE BOARD WILL NOT MEET ON FEBRUARY 22, 2005

 

CONSENT ITEMS

 

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

 

Road and Transportation

 

C.1      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), effective September 15, 2004, to increase the payment limit by $40,000 to a new payment limit of $53,000 to provide right-of-way services to CCTA in connection with the State Route 4 East, Somersville to G Street Project, Antioch area. (CCTA Funds) (District V)

 

C.2      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent, or designee, to execute the Relocation Assistance Claim forms with occupants at Security Public Storage located on Bliss Avenue for moving expenses in an amount totaling $709, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to charge the project the sum of $709 in connection with the State Route 4 East, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road Project, Pittsburg area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority Funds) (District V)

 

C.3      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Principal Real Property Agent, or designee, to execute the Relocation Assistance Claim form with occupants at Security Public Storage located on Bliss Avenue for moving expenses in an amount totaling $11,210, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to charge the project the sum of $11,210 in connection with the State Route 4 East, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road Project, Pittsburg area. (Contra Costa Transportation Authority Funds) (District V)

 

C.4      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Geocon Consultants, Inc., effective January 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $50,000 to a new payment limit of $74,900 for ongoing soil testing and cleanup work for the Parker Avenue Reconstruction Project, Rodeo area. (Rodeo/Crockett Transportation Improvement Funds) (District II)

 

Engineering Services

 

C.5      RA 01-01126:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/79 accepting offer of dedication for roadway purposes for project being developed by Rock Island Homes, Inc., Bethel Island area. (District V)

 

C.6      RA 01-01126:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/80 approving the second extension of the road improvement agreement for project being developed by Rock Island Homes, Inc., Bethel Island area. (District V)

 

C.7      SD 85-06610:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/81 approving the second extension of the subdivision agreement for project being developed by Rock Island Homes, Inc., Bethel Island area. (District V)

 

C.8      SD 97-08136:   ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/82 accepting completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful performance for project being developed by Discovery Builders, Inc., Clyde area. (District IV)

 

C.9      SD 99-08372:   ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/83 approving the second extension of the subdivision agreement for project being developed by Rock Island Homes, Inc., Knightsen area. (District V) 

 

C.10    SD 02-08684:   ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/84 approving the final map and subdivision agreement for project being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corp., San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)

 

Special Districts & County Airports

 

C.11    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Gray·Bowen and Company, Inc., effective January 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $25,000 to a new payment limit of $150,000, and extend the term from January 1 to April 30, 2005, for management of the Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District, San Ramon area. (Wiedemann Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District Funds)  (District III)

 

C.12    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Gray·Bowen and Company, Inc., effective January 1, 2005 to increase the payment limit by $28,000 to a new payment limit of $493,000, and extend the term from January 1 to April 30, 2005, for management of the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District, San Ramon area. (Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District Funds) (District III)

 

Claims, Collections & Litigation

 

C.13    DENY claims of John Joseph Stout; and Donna Lee and Morgan Lee, a Minor by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Donna Lee.  (All Districts)

 

C.14    RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Thomas Novak vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund in the amount of $92,500, less permanent disability advances, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

Honors & Proclamations

 

C.15    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/85 commending Judge Garrett J. Grant on the occasion of his retirement from the bench after 18 years, and from public service after 33 years, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.  (All Districts)

 

Appointments & Resignations

 

C.16    RE-APPOINT Daniel Pellegrini to the District II seat on the Fish and Wildlife Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (District II)

 

C.17    ACCEPT resignation of Ronda Garcia from the District II Alternate seat on the First Five, Contra Costa Children and Families Commission, DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board’s policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (District II)

 

C.18    ACCEPT resignations of Marina Ramos and Karen Schermerhorn from the Appointee 1 and 5 seats, respectively, on the County Service Area R-10, Citizens Advisory Committee, DECLARE vacancies, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board’s policy for filling the vacancies, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (District II)

 

C.19    ACCEPT resignation of Victoria Robinson Smith from the District II seat on the Family and Children’s Trust Committee, DECLARE a vacancy, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board’s policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (District II)

  

C.20    APPOINT Lisa Ronan as the District IV Consumer Representative to the Mental Health Commission, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.  (District IV)

 

C.21    APPOINT Joanne Boyle to the Appointee 3 seat on the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.  (District IV)

 

C.22    APPOINT Henry Cobb to the Appointee 7 seat on the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.  (District IV)

 

C.23    APPOINT Olivier Fontana to the Appointee 6 seat on the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.  (District IV)

 

C.24    RE-APPOINT Steve Linsley to the Environmental Organizations #3 seat; and APPOINT Sabiha Gokcen to the Business #3 seat and Marjorie Leeds to the Business #3 Alternate seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.  (All Districts)

 

C.25    RE-APPOINT Hal R. Yeager to the Board Appointee #2 seat on the Airport Land Use Commission, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.  (All Districts)

 

C.26    RE-APPOINT Frank Jurik as the Board of Supervisors' representative to the East Bay Regional Park District Park Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.  (All Districts)

 

C.27    RE-APPOINT Kacey Hansen to Seat B11-Trauma Center (Contra Costa Contract) on the Emergency Medical Care Committee, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.28    ACCEPT resignation of Erling Horn, DECLARE vacant City 1 seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

Intergovernmental Relations

 

C.29    ACCEPT report on the February 3, 2005, CSAC (California State Association of Counties) Board of Directors meeting, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.  (All Districts)

 

C.30    OPPOSE AB 194 (Dymally), which would change current law that requires that a legislative body have an opportunity to cure or correct an alleged Brown Act violation before the District Attorney or an interested party can commence legal action on the alleged violation, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

Personnel Actions

 

C.31    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19828 to cancel one Administrative Services Officer position and add one Administrative Services Assistant III position in the General Services Department.  (Cost savings) (All Districts)

 

C.32    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19833 to add one Departmental Community and Media Relations Coordinator position in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.  (Budgeted) (All Districts)

 

C.33    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/86 to amend Resolution No. 97/506 to remove the Human Resources Department class of Labor Relations Manager from the Performance Pay Plan and to reallocate the class on the Salary Schedule, as recommended by the Assistant County Administrator-Human Resources Director.  (No additional cost) (All Districts)

 

C.34    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19845 to add 16 Probation Counselor I and 4 Institutional Services Aide positions, and to increase the hours of 1 Institutional Services Aide position from part time (20/40) to full time to staff the new Juvenile Hall facility, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (Budgeted) (All Districts)

CORRECTED TO READ: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19845 to add 14 Probation Counselor I and 3 Institutional Services Aide positions, and to increase the hours of 1 Institutional Services Aide position from part time (20/40) to full time to staff the new Juvenile Hall facility, as recommended by the County Administrator.

 

C.35    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19798 to add one Family and Children’s Services Family Advocacy Manager – Project position in the Community Services Department.  (Budgeted, 100% Proposition 10)  (All Districts)

RELISTED to undetermined date to adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19798 to add one Family and Children’s Services Family Advocacy Manager-Project position in the Community Services Department. 

C.36    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19830 to increase the hours of four Nursing Shift Coordinator positions:  three from part time (24/40) to full time and one from part time (32/40) to full time in the Health Services Department.  (Budgeted, FQHC Revenues)  (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.37    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging to extend the term from May 31 to June 30, 2005 with no change in the grant amount of $203,409 for Innovative Programs and Activities of National Significance under the National Family Caregiver Support Program to continue the Providing Assistance to Caregivers in Transition Program.  (No County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.38    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept a contribution in the amount of $63,450 from Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc., to subsidize 31,700 additional meals delivered to the residences of homebound elders by the County Home Delivered Meals Program (Meals on Wheels) administered by the Health Services Department.  (No County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.39    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Partnership Health Plan of California in an amount not to exceed $88,200 for the Contra Costa Health Plan to continue to provide advice nurse services to members of the Partnership Health Plan of California for the period March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006.  (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.40    AUTHORIZE the Building Inspection Director to approve and execute a contract amendment with the City of Walnut Creek and the City of Walnut Creek Redevelopment Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2005 and to increase the payment limit by $101,500 to a new payment limit of $173,500 for  continuing operation of the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program.  (100% reimbursement from the City of Walnut Creek) (Districts II, III, IV)

 

C.41    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Contra Costa Centre Association in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for transportation demand management services in the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area, for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (Budgeted) (District IV)

 

C.42    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Keven Ormiston in the amount of $88,200 for Department Computer and Information Technology Support for the period February 16 through October 15, 2005.  (All Districts)

 

C.43    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment to execute a contract with Environmental Science Associates in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for services related to the first phase of preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Bay Point Waterfront for the period February 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (100% Bay Point Redevelopment Agency Budget) (District V) (See C.78)

 

C.44    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE County Counsel, or designee, to execute a contract with Michael Blasinski in an amount not to exceed $46,500 to provide temporary paralegal services in accordance with a specified fee schedule for the period March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006.  (Budgeted, Liability Trust Fund)  (All Districts)

 

C.45    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with AIDS Community Network, Inc., effective March 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $150,790 to a new payment limit of $325,678 and to extend the term from March 31, 2005 to February 28, 2006 to provide additional HIV support services to County residents with HIV disease.  (Budgeted, 100% Federal Ryan White CARE Act Title I and II)  (All Districts)

 

C.46    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Charis Youth Center, Inc., effective February 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $130,000 to a new payment limit of $200,000 with no change in the term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, and to increase the automatic extension payment limit by $65,000 to a new payment limit of $100,000 with no change in the automatic extension term through December 31, 2005 to provide an intensive day treatment program for seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents including services to additional County clients.  (Budgeted, 35% Federal FFP Medi-Cal, 30% Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 31.75% State EPSDT, 3.25% Mental Health Realignment)  (All Districts)

C.47    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Adelaida Manalang (dba Delly’s Care Home), effective February 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $9,000 to a new payment limit of $41,400 to provide additional beds to place six clients who were displaced as a result of State revocation of a board and care home licensee, with no change in the term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (Budgeted, 100% Mental Health Realignment)  (All Districts)

 

C.48    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts with nineteen medical professionals, as specified, each in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to continue to provide Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for the period March 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 51% Federal FFP Medi-Cal, 49% State)  (All Districts) 

 

C.49    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (dba Tri-Delta Transit) in an amount not to exceed $45,600 to continue to provide fixed route bus transportation services between the Outpatient Clinic in Pittsburg and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period January 1 through June 30, 2005.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.50    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Denis W. Tsao, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide professional anesthesiology services to patients at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2008.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.51    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with V. Arek Keledjian, M.D., effective December 1, 2004, to increase the payment limit by $40,000 to a new payment limit of $80,000 to provide additional internal medicine services to patients at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, with no change in the term of June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2006.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.52    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a cancellation agreement with William E. Reece, M.D., effective at the close of business December 16, 2004, in relation to the provision of anesthesiology services.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.53    ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of notice from Ian Brown, M.D., requesting contract termination effective at the close of business January 1, 2005, in relation to the provision of anesthesiology services.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.54    ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of notice from Lynna Magnuson requesting contract termination effective at the close of business January 27, 2005, in relation to the provision of grant-writing services.  (Budgeted, 100% Federal SAMHSA)  (All Districts)

 

C.55    RATIFY purchase of services from Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (dba Tri-Delta Transit), and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to pay $45,600 outstanding balance for fixed route bus transportation services between the Outpatient Clinic in Pittsburg and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period July 1 through December 31, 2004.  (Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.56    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Jacobson Silverstein Winslow Architects to increase the payment limit by $16,555 to a new payment limit of $325,872 for architectural services for the New Discovery House at 4639 and 4645 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, for the Health Services Department.  (CCCPFA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 A) (District II)

 

C.57    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with RMW Architecture & Interiors to increase the payment limit by $22,790 to a new payment limit of $107,784 for architectural services for the new Brentwood Health Clinic, Brentwood, for the Health Services Department.  (Health Services - Budgeted) (District III)

 

C.58    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Essex Environmental, effective January 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $5,000 to a new payment limit of $54,500 and to extend the term from January 1 to December 31, 2005 for environmental consulting services for various projects, Countywide. (48% Flood Control & Water Conservation District Funds, 48% Local Road Funds, and 4% Airport Project Funds) (All Districts)

 

C.59    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Entrix, Inc., effective January 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $5,000 to a new payment limit of $35,000 and to extend the term from January 1 to December 31, 2005 for environmental consulting services for various projects, Countywide. (48% Flood Control & Water Conservation District Funds, 48% Local Road Funds, and 4% Airport Project Funds) (All Districts)

 

C.60    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with David Chavez & Associates, effective January 1, 2005, to extend the term from January 1 to December 31, 2005, with no change in the payment limit, for environmental consulting services for various projects, Countywide. (No impact to General Fund) (All Districts)

 

Leases

 

C.61    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a four-year lease renewal commencing March 1, 2005 with SR Investments for 1,620 square feet of office space at 309 Diablo Road, Danville, at a monthly rate of $3,770 as requested by the District III Supervisor. (Budgeted) (District III)

 

C.62    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a five-year revenue license with two additional five-year extensions with MetroPCS California/Florida, Inc., for a portion of the premises at the County's communications site at 210 O'Hara Avenue, Oakley; and to sign on behalf of the County the City of Oakley's land use permit and other forms required as part of MetroPCS's application process. (District V)

 

Other Actions

 

C.63    ACCEPT from the County Clerk Canvass of Votes for the February 1, 2005 election for County Service Area P-6, Zone 2603, Martinez area.  (District II)

 

C.64    ACCEPT from the County Clerk Canvass of Votes for the February 1, 2005 election for County Service Area P-6, Zone 301, Bethel Island area.  (District V)

 

C.65    ACCEPT report from the Internal Operations Committee on the status of 2004 financial audits and the Auditor-Controller's proposed 2005 schedule of financial audits.  (All Districts)

 

C.66    ACCEPT report from the Assistant County Administrator on the CCFuture Fund and DIRECT that the Contractor's Alliance be notified prior to any discussions or allocations of funds from the CCFuture Fund, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.  (All Districts)

 

C.67    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/87 approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase and sale agreement and related documents with respect to the sale of the Contra Costa County’s Vehicle License Fee receivable from the State; and directing and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

C.68    CONSENT to joint legal representation of the County and the City of Hercules by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe on certain redevelopment issues, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Counsel.  (All Districts)

 

C.69    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an unpaid student training agreement with Napa Valley College to provide supervised fieldwork experience and instruction to respiratory therapy students for the period January 19, 2005 through December 31, 2010.  (All Districts)

 

C.70    CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 1999 based on the increasing/epidemic number of AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C cases among injection drug users in Contra Costa County.  (All Districts)

 

C.71    CONTINUE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 1999 regarding the issue of homelessness in Contra Costa County.  (All Districts)

 

C.72    REFER to the Family and Human Services Committee the issue of use of the Old Discovery House as a sober living facility for individuals transitioning out of treatment, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (All Districts)

 

C.73    ACCEPT report on the progress made by the Safety Package for Emergency Response Pilot Project Committee, ACKNOWLEDGE actions completed to date, and DIRECT the Committee to return with the feasibility plan in March 2005.  (All Districts)

 

C.74    CONTINUE the emergency action taken by the Board on April 6, 2004, to complete the Contra Costa County Animal Services Facility at 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, for the Animal Services Department, as recommended by the General Services Director. (District II)

 

C.75    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)

 

C.76    ADOPT Resolution 2005/88 authorizing, on behalf of Oakley Union Elementary School District, the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series A in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,700,000, as recommended by the County Administrator. (District III)

 

C.77    ADOPT Resolution 2005/89 authorizing, on behalf of Pittsburg Unified School District, the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series A, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,100,000, as recommended by the County Administrator. (District V)

 

Redevelopment Agency

 

C.78    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to execute a contract with Environmental Science Associates in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for services related to the first phase of preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Bay Point Waterfront for the period February 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (100% Bay Point Redevelopment Agency Budget) (District V) (See C.43)

 

 

 

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 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 100, 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	2-21-05	Cancelled	See above
Family & Human Services Committee	2-21-05	Cancelled	See above
Finance Committee	1st meeting will be 3-7-05

 

 

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, February 15, 2005, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter

 

Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 105

Administration Building,

651 Pine Street, Martinez, California

 

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

1.      Sarah F. v. City of Brentwood, et al., C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 04-00105

2.      Contra Costa County v. Damé Construction Company, Inc., et al., C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 02-00067

3.      Garry H. Toney v. County of Contra Costa, W.C.A.B. No. 62856 WCK

4.      Dana Kitchens & Associates v. Tinney Construction Corporation, et al., C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 04-02356

5.      Calpine Corporation, et al. v. California State Board of Equalization, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. GIC 828751

 

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(b):  Two potential cases.