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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   MAY 3, 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.

There were no Closed Session announcements.

 

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

 

Inspirational Thought  -  “Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~Amelia Earhart

 

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

Approved as listed except as noted:  C.13

                      

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS                   Approved as listed.

 

HA.1    ACCEPT the investment report of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the quarter ending March 31, 2005 as required SB564 (Ch 783), as recommended by the Executive Director.  (All Districts)         

 

9:35 A.M.

 

PRESENTATIONS                         Approved as listed

 

PR.1    PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2005/263 proclaiming May 1 – 7, 2005 as “Be Kind to Animals Week in Contra Costa County”.  (Glenn Howell, Animal Services Director) (All Districts)

           

PR.2    PRESENTATION to adopt Resolution No. 2005/264 proclaiming May 2005 as “Mental Health Awareness Month in Contra Costa County”.  (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (All Districts)             

 

PR.3    PRESENTATION of 2005 Contra Costa Mental Health Commission Awards.  (Supervisor DeSaulnier ; Scott Singley, Chair, Mental Health Commission) (All Districts)

 

9:45 A.M.

 

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

Approved as listed except as noted:

 

SD.1    CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.

 

SD.2    HEARING on the adoption of Resolution No. 2005/141 authorizing a mail-in ballot election on increasing the special tax for police protection services in County Service Area P-2 (Zone A); and adoption of Ordinance 2005-9 authorizing the increased special tax upon its confirmation by two-thirds of the voters voting within the Zone.  (Supervisor Piepho) (District III)

CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005/141 authorizing a mail-in ballot election on increasing the special tax for police protection services in County Service Area P-2 (Zone A); and ADOPTED Ordinance 2005-09 authorizing the increased special tax upon its confirmation by two-thirds of the voters voting within the Zone. 

 

SD.3    HEARING on proposed Police Service Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6,  adoption of Resolution  No. 2005/224 authorizing election therefor and formation of Zone 2703, Subdivision SD028634,  and adoption of Ordinance No. 2005-13 establishing a fee for the Police Service District, Martinez area.  (Dennis M. Barry, Community Development Director) (District II)

CLOSED the public hearing on proposed Police Service Special Taxes for County Service Area P-6; ADOPTED Resolution  No. 2005/224 authorizing election therefor and formation of Zone 2703, Subdivision SD028634;  and ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2005-13 establishing a fee for the Police Service District, Martinez area. 

 

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

 

PROJECTED

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

 

Rollie Katz, (P.E.U.) Local5034, 5034 Blum Road, Martinez regarding the medium and average retirement benefits current retirees receive, and also regarding overlap in services;

 

Ralph Hernandez, 2718 Barcelona Circle, Antioch regarding continued violation by the Investigations Unit relating to certain records, names, addresses of welfare recipients within the County;

 

Barbara Nelson, Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay regarding the 2005 Mental Health Commission Awards, and was honored to work in collaboration with the County; and

 

Dennis Lopez, 10000 Armstrong Road, Byron requesting that the Urban Limit Line in Byron Airport not be changed

 

Adjourn to a Tour of the New Juvenile Hall

Closed Session

 

1:00 P.M.

 

D.2      HEARING on the fiscal year 2005/2009 Consolidated Plan and on the recommendations of the Family and Human Services Committee, Finance Committee, and Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC) on the use of 2005/2006 Community Development Block Grant funds; and the recommendations of the AHFC on the use of 2005/2006 HOME Investment Partnership Act funds and Housing Development Assistance funds.  (Robert Calkins, Community Development Department) (All Districts)

 

CLOSED the public hearing; RECEIVED comment on the FY 2005/09 Consolidated Plan; recommendations of the Family and Human Service Committee, Finance Committee, and Affordable Housing Finance Committees on the use of FY 2005/06 and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Finance Committee on the use of FY 2005/06 HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds, and Housing Development Assistance Funds; CLOSED the public hearing and CONSIDERED the proposed FY 2005/09 Consolidated Plan and FY 2005/06 Action Plan on the use of CDBG, HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds; ADOPTED AND APPROVED the FY 2005/09 Consolidated Plan (Attachment A);  ADOPTED AND APPROVED the FY 2005/06 Action Plan ( see Attachment F of Board Order); AUTHORIZED the Chair, the Director of Community Development, Deputy Director – Redevelopment, or their designee to execute the appropriate documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; AUTHORIZED the Deputy Director-Redevelopment or his Designee to execute the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Agreements as approved in the Action Plan by the Board of Supervisors; AUTHORIZED the Deputy Director, Redevelopment or his designee to enter into the required legal documents to provide HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) and/or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to FY 2005/06  projects. Legal documents between the County and project sponsors include, but may not be limited to, a loan and regulatory agreement, a deed of trust, and a promissory note; ASSURED AND CERTIFIED that the County will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of federal funds for those federally assisted programs, and give assurance and certify compliance with the certifications as described in the FY 2005/06 Action Plan; DESIGNATED the Deputy Director – Redevelopment as the certifying officer for the County under the National Environmental Policy Act (24 CFR Part 58); AMENDED language on page 9 of the Executive Summary under Strategies (under last bullet), and  On page 40 of the Strategic Plan (under Youth Services), to add the following italicized language:  “Provide an opportunity for lower income youth to participate in youth recreational and academic enrichment programs during the after-school hours, including programs with volunteer and work experience activities”; and further AMENDED the language on page 40 of the Strategic Plan  (under Youth Services) to amend the first bullet as follows (new language italicized):  “Provide after school classes and activities, including programs in academic enrichment, youth development, recreation, and employment opportunities”;  DESIGNATED AS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL the final locations and office hours of the satellite offices operated by PCSI/La Raza Centro Legal by the  Board of Supervisors; and REQUESTED assurance that the recommendation to contract with PCSI/La Raza Centro Legal to provide  County-wide landlord/tenant and fair housing services will not create a deficit of services elsewhere in the County.

 

Adjourn in memory of Shoji Masaharu Tamori

 

Contra Costa County Mayors’ Conference

May 5, 2005

6:30 p.m.

Bunkers Grille (Brentwood Golf Club)

100 Summerset Drive

Brentwood, California

 

 

 

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      ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/265 ratifying prior decision of the Public Works Director to fully close a portion of Pacific Avenue on May 1, 2005 from 5:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of the Anniversary Fiesta, Rodeo area. (District II)

 

C.2      ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/266 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to fully close a portion of Bixler Road between Balfour Road and Orwood Road on May 9, 2005 through June 10, 2005, for 24 hours per day, for the purpose of road widening and improvements, Byron/Discovery Bay area. (District III)

 

C.3      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide on-call traffic consulting services for the Public Works Department for the period March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2007, Countywide.  (Road Funds and Project Specific Funds)  (All Districts)

 

C.4      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with KORVE Engineering in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide on-call traffic consulting services for the Public Works Department for the period March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2007, Countywide.  (Road Funds and Project Specific Funds) (All Districts)

 

C.5      ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/267 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to submit an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Surface Transportation Program/Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Cycle 2 Augmentation in the amount of $571,000 for the Byron Highway Widening and Overlay – Phase I and $138,000 for the Byron Highway Widening and Overlay – Phase II projects, Byron area.  (11.5% Local Road Funds) (District III)

 

Special Districts & County Airports

 

C.6      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Francisco & Associates, Inc., effective February 27, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $64,520 to a new payment limit of $135,170 and extend the term from February 27, 2005 to February 28, 2006, to provide assessment engineering services for the Countywide Landscape Program, Assessment District No. 1979-3 (LL-2), LL-2 Sub Zones 36 and 38, Formation of a New Benefit Zone in MonTara Bay area and Formation of a New Community Facilities District in North Richmond area, Countywide. (44% LL-2 District Funds, 22% LL-2 Sub Zone 36 Funds, 13% LL-2 Sub Zone 38 Funds, 6% New Benefit Zone Funds and 15% New Community Facilities District Funds) (All Districts)

 

C.7      APPROVE and AUTHORIZE a payment not to exceed $278,200 to the City of Pinole for fire protection services provided to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in the area of the former Pinole Fire Protection District for Fiscal Year 2004/2005 pursuant to a November 18, 1980 agreement, as recommended by the Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.  (Budgeted) (District II)

 

Statutory Actions

 

C.8      DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.

 

Claims, Collections & Litigation

 

C.9      DENY claims of Michael J. Krywokulsky; and 21st Century Insurance for Irene Jacobson.  (All Districts)

 

C.10    RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Eugene Kozhevinkov vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Medical Liability Trust Fund in the amount of $220,000, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

Honors & Proclamations

 

C.11    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/268 honoring the history of the old El Cerrito High School and congratulating the community on the new school that will be constructed in place of the old high school, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.  (District I)

 

C.12    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/247 recognizing and commending the Friends of El Sobrante Library upon the refurbishment and re-opening of the Friends' Book House, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. (District I)

 

Appointments & Resignations

 

C.13    APPOINT the following County staff to the Technical Coordinating Committee of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority:  Catherine Kutsuris, Steven Goetz and Steve Kowalewski as members, and Bob Drake, John Cunningham and Bill Fernandez as alternates, as recommended by the Community Development Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.14    APPOINT Michael Mertz to the District IV Community-Based Organization seat on the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier.  (District IV)

 

Intergovernmental Relations

 

C.15    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/260 supporting the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee’s request to reprogram Measure C funds to finance transportation projects in Richmond and Hercules, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.  (Districts I, II)

 

C.16    SUPPORT SB 287 (Cox), which would extend the authorization for use of the design-build process for Contra Costa County and other specified counties, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

Personnel Actions

 

C.17    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19871 to add two Building Plan Checker I positions and add one Grading Inspector I position in the Building Inspection Department.  (Permit fees) (All Districts)

 

C.18    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19876 to cancel one Administrative Services Officer position in the Department of Information Technology.  (No fiscal impact) (All Districts)

 

C.19    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19843 to add one Patient Financial Services Supervisor position and three Patient Financial Services Specialist positions; and to cancel one permanent-intermittent Patient Financial Services Specialist position in the Health Services Department.  (FQHC Revenues and salary savings)  (All Districts)

 

C.20    ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19867 to add one Health Services Information Systems Programmer/Analyst position in the Health Services Department.  (Contract cancellation)  (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.21    ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/269 approving and authorizing the District Attorney to submit an application and execute a grant award contract and any extensions and amendments thereto pursuant to State guidelines, with the State Department of Insurance in the amount of $599,389 for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Project for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (State funds-budgeted) (All Districts)

 

C.22    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, on behalf of the Community Services Department, to execute a contract with the California State Department of Community Services and Development in an amount not to exceed $123,945 for the Weatherization Assistance Program for the period April 1, 2005 through January 1, 2006.  (No County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.23    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Los Medanos Health Care District to pay the County an amount not to exceed $149,601 for the Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness (NEW) Kids Program for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.  (No County match)  (All Districts)

 

C.24    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept funding from Kaiser Permanente in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for the Healthy Eating Active Living Initiative for the period January 1 through December 31, 2005.  (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.25    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract amendment with Single Source, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $48,000 to a new payment limit of $108,000 with no change in the term, for additional consulting services to the County Administrator’s Office and Risk Manager on the worker’s compensation program.  (Worker’s Compensation Trust Fund) (All Districts)

 

C.26    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney to execute a contract amendment with Accountemps to increase the payment limit by $30,000 to a new payment limit of $55,000 and extend the term through June 30, 2005 for temporary specialized accounting services.  (Salary savings) (All Districts)

 

C.27    AUTHORIZE the County Librarian to negotiate a contract in an amount not to exceed $25,100 with RMG Consultants, Inc., to investigate the suitability and cost of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to automatic materials handling and tracking.  (Budgeted) (All Districts)

 

C.28    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a three-year contract with the Narayan Law Firm for specialized legal services for the period May 1, 2005 through May 1, 2008 in accordance with a specified fee schedule.  (General Liability Trust Fund) (All Districts)

 

 C.29   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a contract (payment limit under $25,000) with the Health and Fitness Institute -- John Muir/Mt. Diablo Health System that includes a modified indemnification provision, as requested by the Institute, related to the Institute's provision of health screenings and testing services for the period April 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.   (Budgeted; Employee Wellness Program) (All Districts)

 

C.30    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Delta Personnel Services, Inc. (dba Guardian Security Agency) to increase the payment limit by $6,500 to a new payment limit of $30,500 and to extend the term from April 30, 2005 to June 30, 2005 to provide additional security guard services at the Adult Mental Health Outpatient Clinic in Richmond.  (Budgeted, 100% Mental Health Realignment)  (All Districts)

 

C.31    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, on behalf of the Community Services Department, to execute a contract with Judy Ventling, L.V.N., in the amount of $25,000 to provide child health and safety, disease prevention and control, and tuberculosis testing services for the period May 1 through December 31, 2005.  (Budgeted, 100% Federal Head Start/Early Head Start)  (All Districts)

 

C.32    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts to provide child welfare case management services for the period May 3, 2005 through June 30, 2006 (Budgeted, 100% State Child Welfare Redesign Differential Response Program Grant)(All Districts):

 

Contractor                                                                        Amount Not to Exceed

 

            Neighborhood House of North Richmond, Inc.                                  $165,000

            Community Violence Solutions, Inc.                                                     $81,000

            First Baptist Church of Pittsburg                                                           $81,000

            Pittsburg Pre-School and Community Council, Inc.                             $160,000

            New Connections, Inc.                                                                        $81,000                  

 

C.33    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Language Line Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide telephone-based interpreter and document translation services for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County)  (All Districts)

 

C.34    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Suzanne Golt to increase the payment limit by $22,500 to a new payment limit of $46,000 to provide additional affirmative action/discrimination complaint investigation services, with no change in the term of August 17, 2004 through August 17, 2005.  (Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County)  (All Districts)

 

C.35    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Kroll Laboratory Specialists, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $75,000 to a new payment limit of $375,000 to provide additional random substance abuse testing services, with no change in the term of September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (Budgeted, 70% State, 30% County)  (All Districts)

 

C.36    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to issue a request for proposals in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 to provide in-school youth services, out-of-school youth services, and follow-up services for the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.  (Budgeted, 100% Federal)  (All Districts)

 

C.37    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Decade Software Company, L.L.C., effective May 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $54,100 to a new payment limit of $146,100 (for a three-year period) and to extend the term from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006 to continue to provide a personal computer-based Data Management System for the Environmental Health Division.  (Budgeted, 100% Program Fees)  (All Districts)

C.38    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ECHO Consulting Services of California, Inc., effective June 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $200,000 to a new payment limit of $800,000 (for a four-year period) and to extend the term from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006 to continue to provide a hardware and software maintenance agreement to support the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Divisions.  (Budgeted, 100% Federal FFP Medi-Cal/Grants)  (All Districts)

 

C.39    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute contracts, each in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to provide Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for the period June 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.  (Budgeted, 49% State, 51% Federal FFP Medi-Cal)  (All Districts)

 

            Contractor

            Insa Duke, M.F.T.

            Mary Eck, M.F.T.

            Gary Tartaglia, L.C.S.W.

            Nancy Myers, L.C.S.W.

            Patricia Scott, L.C.S.W.

            Eileen Norton, Psy.D.

            North Berkeley Counseling Center, Inc.

            Beverly Scherf, Ph.D.

C.40    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Alex Smirnoff, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $123,094 to provide professional psychiatric services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period May 1, 2005 through March 31, 2007.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.41    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with David Kleinerman, M.D., effective February 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $34,760 to a new payment limit of $785,000 to provide additional urology services and on-call coverage, with no change in the term of August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2005.  (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.6% County, 87.4% Patient/Third Party Revenues)  (All Districts)

 

C.42    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Dominic Biunno, Jr., in an amount not to exceed $77,672 to provide consultation and technical assistance with Contra Costa Health Plan provider contracts for the period June 1, 2005 through May 31, 2006.  (Budgeted, Enterprise II: 5.9% County, 94.1% Health Plan Member Premiums)  (All Districts)

 

Leases

 

C.43    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a one-year lease renewal commencing July 1, 2005 with Fjeld Family Limited Partnership at a monthly rate of $2,746 for 1,635 square feet of office space at 2520 Stanwell Drive, Suite 125, Concord.  (Community Services Department funding) (District IV)

 

C.44    EXERCISE the first option for a two-year extension of the lease with Balco Properties in the amount of $3,275 per month for 2,800 square feet of office and warehouse space at 825 Arnold Drive, Suite 114 and Bay 4, Martinez, for continued occupancy by the Health Services Department for the period May 1, 2005 through April 30, 2007. (Budgeted) (District II)

 

C.45    EXERCISE the second option for a one-year extension of the lease with Robert L. La Fleur in the amount of $15,755 per month for 13,850 square feet of office space at 524 Main Street, Martinez, for continued occupancy by the Clerk-Recorder, Elections Division for the period June 1, 2005 through May 31, 2006. (Budgeted) (District II)

 

Other Actions

 

C.46    AUTHORIZE a General Plan Amendment Study for Assessor’s Parcel No. 098-240-058/059 at the corner of Willow Pass Road and Pt. Chicago Highway, Bay Point area, as requested by Affinity Land and Construction Company, and recommended by the Community Development Director.  (County File #GP 05-0001) (District V)

 

C.47    AUTHORIZE a General Plan Amendment Study for Assessor’s Parcel No. 011-220-032 at the corner of Bixler Road and State Route 4, Discovery Bay area, as requested by Stephen Bowie, and recommended by the Community Development Director.  (County File #GP 05-0003) (District III)

 

C.48    ACCEPT report from the Capital Facilities Committee on the proposed District Attorney Headquarters Building; DIRECT the County Administrator to amend the contract with Kava Massih Architects and to increase the payment limit by $557,500 to a new payment limit of $901,250 for services through the construction documents phase; and to execute a contract amendment with URS to increase the payment limit by $120,000 to a new payment limit of $680,214 for continuing project management services through completion of construction documents.  (No County General Fund cost) (All Districts)

 

C.49    AUTHORIZE the discharge of accountability of the Office of Revenue Collection (ORC) for certain Health Services Department accounts receivable, which have been deemed uncollectible by the ORC Director, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

C.50    APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement amendment with Life Savers Education (dba Health Career College), effective January 12, 2005, to allow additional students to receive field instruction and clinical experience, with no change in the term of June 1, 2003 through May 30, 2006.  (All Districts)

 

C.51    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.52    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, as recommended by the Health Services Director.  (All Districts)

 

C.53    ACCEPT monthly update on the operations of the Community Services Department, as recommended by the County Administrator.  (All Districts)

 

C.54    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; and RATIFY specified actions taken by the County Administrator. (All Districts)

 

Redevelopment Agency

 

C.55    APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreements, and ACCEPT the Quitclaim Deeds from Harriett Alameda, Executor, and Howard D. DeRouen, Trustee, for property rights at 116 Solano Avenue, Bay Point area (096-043-031), associated with the North Broadway Area Infrastructure Project, as recommended by the Redevelopment Director.  (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. 

 

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.

 

Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee

5-9-05

  10:00 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, May 3, 2005, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter

 

Board Chambers Room 107 and Room 105

Administration Building,

651 Pine Street, Martinez, California

 

 

A.              CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

 

1.  Agency Negotiators: 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.

 

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

1.      U-Haul of California v. Contra Costa County, C. C. C. Superior Court No. C 04-00960 

 

C.             CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(b):  One potential case.