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)
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.
A G E N D A
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2005
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 101. CLOSED SESSION: The Board of Supervisors approved initiating litigation. Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, Piepho, DeSaulnier and Glover were present, and the vote was unanimous. Once the litigation is formally commenced, the action, the defendants, and other details will be disclosed to anyone who inquires.
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - “Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.” – Rosa Parks
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS - Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items. Approved as listed except as noted : C.20, C.49, C.52
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS Approved as listed.
HA.1 ACCEPT report on the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa’s labor standards enforcement, as recommended by the Executive Director. (All Districts)
9:35 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS Approved as listed
PR.1 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Librarian to execute a contract with the Lesher Foundation to accept a two-year grant in the amount of $100,000 ($50,000 in 2005 and $50,000 in 2006) to support the purchase of materials and supplies for the new library in the Martinez Juvenile Hall. (Anne Cain, County Librarian) (All Districts)
PR.2 PRESENTATION to recognize the recipients of the “People Who Care” Awards, as chosen by the Contra Costa County Homeless Continuum of Care Board, and to proclaim November 2005 as “Homeless Awareness Month in Contra Costa County” (Gwen Watson, Homeless Continuum of Care Advisory Board) (All Districts)
PR.3 PRESENTATION to declare November 1, 2005 as “Brenda Blasingame Day” in Contra Costa County. (Supervisor DeSaulnier) (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 below:
SD.1 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.2 HEARING to adopt Resolution No. 2005/673 accepting tabulation of mail-in ballots, confirming diagram and assessment, and authorizing the levy of street light charges for Minor Subdivision 04-0021, County Service Area L-100, Byron area. (County Service Area L-100 Funds) (Eric Whan, Public Works Department) (District III)
CLOSED the public hearing; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005/673 accepting tabulation of mail-in ballots, confirming diagram and assessment, and authorizing the levy of street light charges for Minor Subdivision 04-0021, County Service Area L-100, Byron area.
SD.3 HEARING to adopt Resolution No. 2005/704 accepting tabulation of mail-in ballots, confirming diagram and assessment, and authorizing the levy of street light charges for North Richmond 05-0001, County Service Area L-100, North Richmond area. (County Service Area L-100 Funds) (Eric Whan, Public Works Department) (District I)
CORRECTED TO READ: Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2005/704 accepting tabulation of mail-in ballots, confirming diagram and assessment, and authorizing the levy of street light charges for
North Richmond 05-001" (instead of "Minor Subdivision 05-001).
SD.4 ADOPT Personnel Adjustment Resolution No. 19981 to establish the County Administrator’s Office class of Chief Communications Officer, allocate it to the Salary Schedule and add one position. (Increased Motor Vehicle In Lieu fund) (All Districts)
ADOPTED Personnel Adjustment Resolution No. 19981 to establish the County Administrator’s Office class of Chief Communications Officer, allocate it to the Salary Schedule, and add one position; DIRECTED staff to return to the Board within 30 days time after the individual who accepts this position develops County policy proposals; (Ayes:1, 11, 111, V; Noes: IV; Abstain: None; Absent: None).
SD.5 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2005/716 to name the Classic County Courthouse at 725 Court Street, Martinez, the “Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse”. (Supervisor Uilkema) (All Districts)
ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005/716 to name the Classic County Courthouse at 725 Court Street, Martinez, the “Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse”.
DELIBERATION ITEMS - The Board will consider and take action on the following items:
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) The Chair asked for public opinion and the following person spoke:
Roland Katz (P.E.U. Local 1), 5034 Blum Road, Martinez, regarding Department of Child Support Services, Managers and Administration attending a week long training in San Diego when the County has no money to negotiate.
The following individuals left their comments via electronic mail:
Lindsay, Monte Vista High School urging the Board to develop the second parking lot at Monte Vista High School;
Brenda F. Barnette, Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation regarding wording on Ordinance 2005- 24 Dangerous Animals;
Carole Doss-Abel, requesting the Board to reconsider and not to destroy the history of Martinez.
D.2 CONSIDER accepting informational report on the Hazardous Materials Transportation Survey. (Randy Sawyer, Health Services Department; Sharon Lee, California Department of Health) (All Districts)
ACCEPTED informational report on the Hazardous Materials Transportation Survey; and REFERRED the matter to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee, and to the Emergency Operations Committee, for comments and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
D.3 CONSIDER approving and authorizing actions necessary to create an Institute for Industrial Training that would train and educate workers to work in the skilled positions of local industries. (Supervisors Glover and Gioia) (All Districts)
APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Health Services Director to coordinate with the Contra Costa Community College District and various industry and labor stakeholders to an Industrial Training Institute Committee, to develop recommendations to the Board to create an Institute for Industrial Training that would train and educate workers to work in the skilled positions of local industries, including but not limited to oil refineries and chemical and petrochemical facilities.
AJ.1 The Board of Supervisors adjourned in the memory of James Baker, a native of Pittsburg, and U.S. Marine veteran.
AJ.2 The Board of Supervisors adjourned in the memory of Bill Hockins, an insurance agent in Danville for many years.
Closed Session
Adjourn to the Contra Costa County Mayor’s Conference
November 3, 2005 6:30 p.m.
Mira Vista County Club
7901 Cutting Blvd.
El Cerrito
CONSENT ITEMS
(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public).
Road and Transportation
C.1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., effective October 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $200,000 to a new payment limit of $400,000, for additional subdivision inspection and construction management services to address peak workload, Countywide. (Developer fees) (All Districts)
Engineering Services
C.2 DA 02-00016: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/707 approving the second extension of the drainage improvement agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for project being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
C.3 DA 04-00049: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/708 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.4 DA 04-00049: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/709 approving the drainage improvement 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.5 DA 04-00050: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/710 approving the drainage improvement 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.6 DP 88-03007: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/711 approving the road improvement agreement for Diablo View Road for project being developed by The Stratford at Lafayette, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Lafayette area. (District II)
C.7 RA 04-01174: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/712 approving the road improvement agreement for East Branch Parkway 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.8 RA 04-01174: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/713 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.9 SD 92-06965: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/714 releasing deficiency deposit for road surface project being developed by Blackburn Timme Associates, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Alamo area. (District III)
C.10 SD 04-08778: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/715 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)
Special Districts & County Airports
C.11 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) to execute a contract with Sands Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $154,813 to provide operations management services to the GHAD for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007, San Ramon area. (Canyon Lakes GHAD Funds) (District III)
C.12 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) to execute a contract with Sands Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $325,500, to provide operations management services to the GHAD for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007, Danville area. (Blackhawk GHAD Funds) (District III)
C.13 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) to execute a contract with Farallon Geographics, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $26,400 to provide assistance with Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, San Ramon area. (Canyon Lakes GHAD Funds) (District III)
C.14 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) to execute a contract with Farallon Geographics, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $37,600 to provide assistance with Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System, for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, Danville area. (Blackhawk GHAD Funds)(District III)
C.15 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) to execute a contract with Siteworks Construction in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to provide on-call maintenance services to the GHAD, for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, Danville area. (Blackhawk GHAD Funds) (District III)
Statutory Actions
C.16 DECLARE certain ordinances duly published.
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.17 DENY claims of Norma Jean Labat; Mercury Insurance Company; Steven Gay for Eric Gay; Lamos W. Sturgis; Edward Hohl; and amended claim for Tinney Construction Corporation. (All Districts)
C.18 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Matilde Yerena vs. Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Medical Liability Trust Fund in the amount of $155,000, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)
Honors & Proclamations
C.19 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/705 commending and thanking Jeanne Fabbri, upon the occasion of her retirement, for her exemplary work on behalf of the Contra Costa County Library and the citizens of Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Librarian. (All Districts)
C.20 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/661 expressing appreciation to Nina Goldman, Service Integration Program Manager, for her outstanding service. (All Districts)
C.20 CHANGED to PRESENTATION ITEM No. 4 to ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/661 expressing appreciation to Nina Goldman, Service Integration Program Manager, for her outstanding service.
C.21 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/629 recognizing and honoring Sheriff-Coroner Warren E. Rupf for 40 years of dedicated public service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (All Districts)
Appointments & Resignations
C.22 APPOINT Sharon Schutjer to the District IV seat on the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. (District IV)
C.23 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/627 appointing J. David Gaynor as the Alternate Member to members 4, 5 , and 9 on the Contra Costa Employees Retirement Association Board of Trustees for a term beginning January 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2008, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee. (All Districts)
C.24 APPOINT, in lieu of election, Coleman Foley and Thomas Baldocchi, Jr., to the Board of Trustees for Reclamation District No. 2065, Veale Tract, to terms ending December 2009, as recommended by the County Administrator. (District III)
C.25 APPOINT Jerrold Parsons to the Rodeo Member seat on the Western Contra Costa County Transit Authority Board of Directors, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema. (District II)
Appropriation Adjustments - 2005/2006 FY
C.26 Sheriff (0255): APPROVE Appropriations and Revenue Adjustment No. 5025 authorizing new revenue in the amount of $215,200 from AB 1109 and AB 709 restricted revenues for the Office of the Sheriff Civil Unit. (All Districts)
Appropriation Adjustments - 2005/2006 FY - Continued
C.27 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7022, 7024, 7300, 7035): APPROVE Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment Nos. 5026, 5027, and 5028 which establish the CCCFPD (Contra Costa County Fire Protection District) Pension Obligation Bond (POB) Debt Service Fund and the CCCFPD POB Stabilization Fund; APPROVE the transfer of $8,007,317 and $5,836,911 in property taxes from the CCCFPD General Fund to the Debt Service and Stabilization funds, respectively; APPROVE the appropriation of $90,000 and $100,000 from investment earnings to the Debt Service and Stabilization funds, respectively; and APPROVE the transfer of appropriations in the Fire Prevention Bureau into the Contra Costa Fire Protection District to consolidate the units. (All Districts)
Personnel Actions
C.28 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19936 to add one Information Systems Technician I position and one Information Systems Specialist II position in the Health Services Department. (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues offset by contract cancellation and reduction of temporary staff) (All Districts)
C.29 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19964 to cancel two Patient Financial Services Specialist-Project positions and add two Patient Financial Services Specialist positions in the Health Services Department. (Cost neutral) (All Districts)
C.30 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19979 to reallocate the Health Services Department class of the Chief Nursing Officer-Exempt on the Salary Schedule. (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues offset by Federally Qualified Health Center reimbursement) (All Districts)
C.31 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19977 to add one Deputy Probation Officer III position in the Probation Department. (Revenue offset in Fiscal Year 2005/2006) (All Districts)
C.32 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 19976 to add two Clerk-Senior Level positions in the Employment and Human Services Department. (100% State and Federal revenue) (All Districts)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Bryn Samuel, effective November 16, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $25,000 to a new payment limit of $75,000 and to extend the term from November 16, 2005 to May 15, 2006 for planning assistance with solid waste facilities and franchises, waste diversion, and recycling programs. (Budgeted, 100% Solid Waste Collection Franchise Fees/Solid Waste Facility Operators) (All Districts)
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with JN Executive Management in the amount of $58,000 to provided staff training and development services, for the period October 25, 2005 through March 17, 2006. (100% State and Federal funds) (All Districts)
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Andrea Bivens in an amount not to exceed $49,131 to continue to provide consultation, technical assistance, and graphic design services to the Public Health Community Wellness and Prevention Program for the period November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006. (Budgeted, 100% Federal Bioterrorism Grant) (All Districts)
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Greater Richmond Interfaith Program in an amount not to exceed $71,917 to act as fiscal agent for the Asthma Project-Community Advocate Stipends for the Public Health Community Wellness and Prevention Program for the period September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008. (Budgeted, 100% California Endowment / San Francisco Foundation Grants) (All Districts)
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Cheryl Adams-Woodford in an amount not to exceed $106,000 to continue to provide project management, consultation, and technical assistance with the PeopleSoft General Ledger System for the period December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006. (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Discharge Resource Group, Inc., effective November 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $55,000 to a new payment limit of $80,000 to provide additional hours of temporary therapist and social worker coverage, with no change in the term of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Medical Doctors Associates, Inc., effective September 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by $300,000 to a new payment limit of $800,000 and to extend the term from April 30 to October 31, 2006 to provide temporary psychiatrist and orthopedic physician services. (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Life Saver Education, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $153,643 to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center staff for the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2007. (Budgeted, Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
C.47 RATIFY purchase of services from Martin P. Koeppel, M.D., and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to pay $1,022 outstanding balance for psychiatric services provided at West County Adult Mental Health Clinic for the period September 7, 2004 through August 31, 2005. (Enterprise I: 12.3% County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
Other Actions
C.52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a license agreement with the Contra Costa Federal Credit Union to pay the County $400 annually to host an automated teller machine (ATM) in the lobby of the County Administration Building, effective October 26, 2005 for a period of one year, and automatically renewing annually until revoked by either party, including a mutual indemnification against liabilities that may arise out of either party’s performance pursuant to this agreement, as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)
C.53 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/675 authorizing the issuance and sale of 2005/2006 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) in an amount not to exceed $125,000,000; APPROVE the forms and distribution of a Notice of Intention to Sell, an Official Notice of Sale, a Preliminary Official Statement, and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to award the TRANs to the winning bidder(s) and to take any other necessary actions to execute and deliver said TRANs. (All Districts)
C.54 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute an indemnification with the East Bay Regional Park District for use of the Martinez Regional Park on Thursday, November 17, 2005 for the Employee Wellness Program’s Twentieth annual “Cold Turkey Trot” Fun Run and Fun Walk and APPROVE awarding of prizes to County employees for Great American Smokeout activities, as recommended by the Assistant County Administrator-Human Resources Director. (All Districts)
C.55 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign the County Subvention Program Certificate of compliance and the Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program agreement establishing the County’s eligibility for subvention of veterans services, as recommended by the County Veterans Service Officer. (All Districts)
C.56 AUTHORIZE the Assistant County Administrator-Director of Human Resources, or designee, to approve a one-time reimbursement payment not to exceed $5,000 for relocation assistance for the Community Services Director. (46% HeadStart, 54% Child Development) (All Districts)
C.57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder to participate in the California Electronic Recording Delivery Program, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice for program oversight, to pay the Department of Justice a lump sum of $44,235.77 for developing and implementing regulations, and to execute administrative agreements with title companies and lending institutions for electronic submission of Real Property documents.
C.58 ACCEPT monthly update on the operations of the Community Services Department as recommended by the County Administrator. (All Districts)
C.59 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/628 establishing new fiscal procedures and controls for County Municipal Advisory Councils, appointed or elected, as recommended by the County Administrator and Auditor-Controller. (All Districts)
Redevelopment Agency
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to enter into a Project Agreement and Work Program with the County Housing Authority in the amount of $20,000 for Las Deltas Reuse alternative Planning Study for the period November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006. (Budgeted ) (District 1)
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, November 1, 2005, 9:00 a.m. and thereafter
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. 1. Ken Turnage, et al. v. Richard Castle, etc., et al., C.C.C. Superior Court No. C 05-01073
2. 2. Heather Jennings v. Contra Costa County, et al., C.C.C. Superior Court, No. C 05 – 00305
3. 3. Case name unspecified because of jeopardy to settlement negotiations
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(c): One potential case
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 that was not before the Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.
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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 Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 101, 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 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Family and Human Services Committee
(Special Meeting) |
11/07/05 |
10:00 a.m. |
See above |
Family and Human Services Committee |
11/21/05 |
CANCELLED. |
See above |
Finance Committee |
11/03/05 |
10:00 a.m. |
See above |
Internal Operations Committee |
11/21/05 |
CANCELLED |
See above |
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Transportation Water & Infrastructure |
11/14/05 |
10:00 a.m. |
See above |
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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
APN Assessor’s Parcel Number
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
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response Group, Inc.
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
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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
OES Office of Emergency Services
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PC Professional Corporation
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)
TRE or TTE Trustee
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