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 OCTOBER 11, 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.
9:00
A.M.
Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session, Room 101. There was no
Closed Session announcement.
9:30
A.M. Call
to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational
Thought - “Many fine things can be done in a day
if you don’t always make that day tomorrow.” -Anonymous
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS -
Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short
Discussion Items. Approved as listed except as noted: C15, C.16, C.60.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS Approved as
listed.
HA.1 ACCEPT investment report of
the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the quarter ending
September 2005 as required by SB564 (CH 783), as recommended by the Acting
Housing Authority Executive Director.
(All Districts)
9:35 A.M.
PRESENTATIONS Approved
as listed.
PR.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/642
honoring the Lafayette Arts and Science Foundation as a recipient of the 2005 Arts Recognition Award as
recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
(District II)
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.
CLOSED HEARING; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005/643 approving the
transfer of Seren Innovations, Inc., to Astound Broadband, LLC.
(Ayes:I,II,III,V; Abstain:IV)
DELIBERATION
ITEMS - The Board will consider and
take action on the following items:
D.1 PUBLIC COMMENT. (3 Minutes/Speaker) The following
persons spoke:
Maureen Ryan, WEIU West, spoke regarding Home Health Care
Workers.
William J. Petzel, Attorney at Law, Oakland, presented each Board Member
with business card, in that he
represents La Cheim School. (Mr.
Sweeten, County Administrator, had previously removed the related item, C.60,
referring to La Cheim School from the agenda.)
Helene Feil, Ph.D., Land For Urban Wildlife, Inc., requested the
pesticide “Diphacinone” not be used, particularly at the Diablo Highlands site,
because of the risk to non-target animals.
Katia Zimmerman, Danville, requested the Board adopt policies to use
non-lethal methods to control wildlife along the open space and residential
areas.
D.2
CONSIDER directing the County Administrator to work with the Office of
the Sheriff and the General Services Department to implement by December 1, 2005
specified measures to improve security
during the Board of Supervisors meetings, as recommended by the Internal
Operations Committee. (Supervisor
Uilkema) (All Districts)
DIRECTED the County
Administrator to work with the Office of the Sheriff and the General Services
Department to implement by December 1, 2005 the following specified
measures: (1) Install a system of
restricted security card access for the east entrance of the County
Administration Building; (2) Install a restricted-access keypad lock for the
northeast Chambers door; and (3) Lock the north and south Chambers doors
allowing limited access into and general access out of those doors during
meetings.
D.3 PRESENTATION on
Contra Costa County’s emergency preparedness. (John Sweeten, County Administrator.
(All Districts)
RECEIVED
briefing from the Office of Emergency Services regarding Contra Costa County’s
emergency preparedness; RECEIVED Office of Emergency Services staff to return
with a presentation of what the Fire Departments and other agencies did when
deployed to Hurricane Katrina.
D.4 CONSIDER adopting
a position on Proposition 75, which is identified on the ballot as "Public
Employees Union Dues. Restrictions on Political Contributions. Employee Consent
Requirement. Initiative
Statute." (Supervisor DeSaulnier)
(All Districts)
ADOPTED a position opposing
Proposition 75, which is identified on the ballot as "Public Employees Union
Dues. Restrictions on Political Contributions. Employee Consent
Requirement. Initiative
Statute." (Ayes: I, V,
IV; Noes: II, III ; Abstain: None;
Absent: None)
Closed Session
1:00
P.M.
D.5 HEARING on
a recommendation of the County Planning Commission to adopt a temporary events
ordinance, including a response from the Planning Commission on a referral from
the Board of Supervisors to consider modifications to the proposed ordinance not
previously considered by the Planning Commission. The proposed ordinance would
apply to private property in all zoning districts in the unincorporated area of
the County. (County File # ZT050001) (Dennis Barry, Community Development
Department Director) (All Districts)
CLOSED the
public hearing on a recommendation of the County Planning Commission to adopt a
temporary events ordinance, including a response from the Planning Commission on
a referral from the Board of Supervisors to consider modifications to the
proposed ordinance not previously considered by the Planning Commission, said
ordinance applicable to private property in all zoning districts in the
unincorporated area of the County; ACCEPTED the recommendation of the County
Planning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 26-2005 with the exception of
the language suggested by the Planning Commission regarding nonconforming uses;
FOUND that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15304 (e): Minor temporary use of land having
negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals,
sales of Christmas trees, etc.; FOUND that the proposed Text Amendment to the
Ordinance is consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the General
Plan; ADOPTED the amendment to the County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 82-44,
which establishes the Temporary Events Ordinance as recommended by the County
Planning Commission with the exception of the languages suggested by the
Planning commission regarding nonconforming uses; ADOPT the findings of the
County Planning Commission as contained in Resolution #23-2005 and Resolution
#26-2005 with the exception of the language suggested by the Planning Commission
regarding noncoforming uses as the basis for the Board’s decision; and DIRECTED
staff to post a Notice of Exemption with the County
Clerk.
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. 2005/644 approving and authorizing the sale of surplus real property
identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 095-341-035, located at 2102 Paige Court,
for $100,000 to Mt. Diablo Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and authorizing the
Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute the Grant Deed and the Option Agreement
with Mt. Diablo Habitat for Humanity, Inc., on behalf of the County, Pittsburg
area. (100% Contra Costa Transportation Funds) (District
V)
Engineering
Services
C.2 LP
02-02051: ADOPT Resolution No.
2005/645 accepting offer of dedication of property for public road purposes for
project being developed by Farhad and Susann Ghaemmaghami, El Sobrante area.
(District I)
C.3 PA 02-00001: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/646 approving
the third extension of the subdivision (right-of-way landscaping) 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.4 PA 02-00002: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/647 approving
the second extension of the subdivision (right-of-way landscaping) 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 RA 00-01103: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/648 approving
the second extension of the subdivision (right-of-way landscaping) agreement for
project being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division
of Shapell Industries, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director, San
Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
C.6 RA 00-01104: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/649 approving
the second extension of the subdivision (right-of-way landscaping) agreement for
project being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division
of Shapell Industries, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director, San
Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
C.7 RA 01-01122: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/650 approving
the second extension of the subdivision (right-of-way landscaping) agreement for
project being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division
of Shapell Industries, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director, San
Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
C.8 RA 03-01152: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/651 approving
the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for Stoneleaf Road
(ultimate roundabouts) for project being developed by Shapell Homes, a Division
of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corp., as recommended by the Public
Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area.
(District III)
C.9 RA 03-01152: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/652 approving
the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for Stoneleaf Road (interim
condition) for project being developed by Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell
Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corp., as recommended by the Public Works
Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area.
(District III)
C.10 SD 98-08135: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/653 accepting
completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful
performance for project being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern
California, Inc., San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District
III)
C.11 SD 00-08158: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/654 approving
the second extension of the subdivision (right-of-way landscaping) 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.12 SD 98-08163: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/655 accepting
completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful
performance for project being developed by Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc., Alamo
area. (District III)
C.13 SD 02-08682: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/656 accepting
completion of soundwall improvements for project being developed by Shapell
Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., San
Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
C.14 SD 02-08684: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/657 accepting
completion of soundwall improvements for project being developed by Shapell
Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., San
Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
C.15 SD 04-08699: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/658 approving
the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for project being developed
by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries,
Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District
III)
CORRECTED TO
READ: SD 04-08699: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/677
approving the subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for project being
developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell
Industries, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director,
San Ramon (Dougherty
Valley).
C.16 SD 04-08777: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/659 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)
CORRECTED TO READ: SD 04-08777: ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/678 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.
Special
Districts & County Airports
C.17 AUTHORIZE
the Public Works Director, or
designee, to negotiate long-term
ground lease and development terms with JHB Hangar, LLC, for a development
proposal for hangar space, maintenance facility, and office space on
approximately 0.86 acres of land on the west side of the Buchanan Field Airport
and north of the Airport Offices, known as Sally Ride West Development, Pacheco
area. (Potential new revenues to the Airport and General funds) (District
IV)
C.18
APPROVE the Buchanan Field Airport Electrical Upgrades and Sign
Installation Project contingency fund increase in the amount of $70,000 for a
new contingency fund total of $169,128, and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public
Works Director to issue Change Order No. 5 with St. Francis Electric, to
increase the payment limit by $71,000 to a new payment limit of $960,414 for
removal, modification and installation of signs, Pacheco area. (90% Federal
Aviation Administration Funds, 5.5% Airport Enterprise Funds, and 4.5% Caltrans
Funds) (District IV)
C.19 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Summit
Associates, effective July 1, 2005, to extend the term expiration to December
31, 2005, for the Buchanan Field Airport Electrical Upgrades and Sign
Installation Project, Pacheco area. (90% Federal Aviation Administration Funds,
5.5% Airport Enterprise Funds, and 4.5% Caltrans Funds) (District
IV)
C.20 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, or designee, on
behalf of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, to execute a contract with
Eisenberg, Olivieri & Associates in an amount not to exceed $147,000 for
technical consulting services for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006,
Countywide. (Cities and County Stormwater Utility Fee Assessments) (All
Districts)
C.21 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, or designee, to pay $40,000 to Save Mount Diablo, a
land preservation organization, as a requirement of the Regional Water Quality
Control Board’s Water Quality Certification, for the Drainage Area (DA) 10
Line-A Improvement Project, Danville area. (DA 10 Funds) (District
III)
C.22 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair,
Board of Supervisors, as governing board of the Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, to execute a standard Drainage Fee Collection,
Right-of-Way and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Brentwood for Drainage
Areas 56 and 107, effective August 9, 2005, and continuing in perpetuity,
Brentwood area. (Drainage Areas 56 and 107
Fees) (Districts III and V)
C.23 DETERMINE that the Eradication of Arundo Donax (Giant Cane)
Project in the Walnut Creek Watershed is a California Environmental Quality Act
Class 33 Categorical Exemption; and APPROVE the project, as recommended by the
Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Lafayette, Walnut
Creek, Concord, and Pleasant Hill areas. (75% Grant Funds & 25% Zone 3B
Funds) (Districts II, III &
IV)
Statutory
Actions
C.24
APPROVE minutes, as on file with Clerk of the Board, for the month of
September 2005.
Claims,
Collections & Litigation
C.25
DENY claims of Luella Case; Michele McPherson; Victor Gonzales,
Gyesenia Huerta, Angie Gonzales, for a minor by her Guardian ad litem Victor
Gonzales, Diane Gonzales, a minor by his Guardian ad litem, Victor
Gonzales-claimants. (All Districts)
Honors &
Proclamations
C.27 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/641
declaring October 16, 2005 as “Arts and Culture Recognition Day “ in Contra Costa County. (All
Districts)
Appointments
& Resignations
Appropriation
Adjustments - 2005/2006
FY
C.40
Fleet Operations (0063):
APPROVE Appropriations Adjustment No. 5007 authorizing new revenue in the
amount of $23,050 from accumulated depreciation and indemnifying proceeds, and
appropriating it to purchase a replacement vehicle for the Health Services
Department. (All Districts)
C.41
Fleet Operations (0063):
APPROVE Appropriations Adjustment No. 5005 authorizing new revenue in the
amount of $725 from the Superior Court and appropriating it to purchase
additional equipment for a replacement vehicle. (All
Districts)
C.42
Building Inspection (0341):
APPROVE Appropriations Adjustment No. 5009 authorizing new revenue in the
amount of $4,000 from estimated salvage and appropriating it to purchase three
replacement vehicles for the Building Inspection Department. (All
Districts)
C.43
Fleet Operations (0063):
APPROVE Appropriations Adjustment No. 5006 authorizing new revenue in the
amount of $16,685 from accumulated depreciation and estimated salvage and
appropriating it to purchase a replacement vehicle for the Probation
Department. (All
Districts)
C.44
Fleet Operations (0063):
APPROVE Appropriations Adjustment No. 5008 authorizing new revenue in the
amount of $12,439 from accumulated depreciation and estimated salvage, and
appropriating it to purchase a replacement a vehicle for the office of the
Sheriff-Coroner. (All Districts)
Personnel
Actions
C.45 ADOPT Position Adjustment
Resolution No. 19960 to add one part time (20/40) Clerk- Experienced Level
position and increase the hours of one part time (20/40) Librarian position to
part time (32/40) in the County Library.
(Budgeted, City of San Ramon and Developers) (District III)
C.46 ADOPT Position Adjustment
Resolution No. 19906 to add one Information Systems Technician I position and
cancel one Information Systems Specialist III position in the Community Services
Department. (Cost savings) (All Districts)
C.47 ADOPT Position Adjustment
Resolution No. 19917 to add one Network Administrator I position and cancel one
Material Manager position in the Health Services Department. (Cost neutral) (All Districts)
C.48 ADOPT Position Adjustment
Resolution No. 19958 to add one part time (32/40) Certified Nursing Assistant
position and cancel one part time (24/40) Licensed Vocational Nurse position in
the Health Services Department.
(Cost savings; 100% federal funds)
(All Districts)
C.49 ADOPT Position Adjustment
Resolution No. 19916 to add one Information Systems Specialist II position and
cancel one Health Services Systems Specialist position in the Health Services
Department. (Cost savings) (All Districts)
Grants &
Contracts
APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies
for receipt of funds and/or services:
APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following parties
as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or
services:
C.53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with John A. Montagh in an
amount not to exceed $52,000 for rangemaster/armorer instructor services for the
period October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
C.55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
San Francisco State University, Bay Area Academy in an amount not to exceed
$99,999 to provide Youth Offering Unique Tangible Help (YOUTH) training services
to child welfare workers working with youth transitioning out of foster care for
the period November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006, including a mutual
indemnification and hold harmless agreement for any claims arising out of the
performance of this contract. (Budgeted, 100% Stuart Foundation) (All Districts)
C.56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Rita Cameron Wedding to increase the payment limit by $7,950 to a
new payment limit of $30,950 and to extend the term from December 3, 2005 to
March 31, 2006 to continue to provide curriculum development, training, and
consulting services to the Children and Family Services Bureau. (Budgeted, 100% State Child Welfare
Redesign) (All Districts)
C.57 APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Matthew Welch in an amount not to exceed $49,500 to provide
systems analysis and application development services for the period November 1,
2005 through April 30, 2006.
(Budgeted, 40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County) (All Districts)
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with FCG CSI, Inc.
(dba First Consulting Group), in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide
professional on-call technical support services for the Information Systems
eGate systems interface for the period September 1, 2005
through August 31, 2007. (Budgeted,
Enterprise I: 12.3%
County, 87.7% Patient/Third Party Revenues) (All Districts)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Kimberly Mayer, effective October 1, 2005, to increase the payment limit by
$11,180 to a new payment limit of $113,900 to expand the scope of services to
include strategic planning, staff training, and assuring compliance with State
Department of Mental Health with regard to the Mental Health Services Act, with no change in the term of January 1
through December 31, 2005.
(Budgeted,
100% Mental Health Services
Act Proposition 63) (All
Districts)
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Health Services Department to issue a 30-day advance written notice to La Cheim
School, Inc., to terminate the contract for school-based intensive day treatment
and mental health services, effective at the close of business November 11,
2005. (Budgeted, 50% Federal
Medi-Cal,
50% State Early Periodic
Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program) (All Districts)
REMOVED FROM
THE AGENDA: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Department to issue a
30-day advance written notice to La Cheim School, Inc., to terminate the
contract for school-based intensive day treatment and mental health services,
effective at the close of business November 11,
2005.
Other
Actions
C.68 CONTINUE the emergency action
originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on August 9, 2005, regarding the
storm drain repair in Drainage Area 29G, as recommended by the Chief Engineer,
Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Antioch area. (Drainage Area 29G
Funds) (District V)
C.70 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.71 CONTINUE the emergency action
originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 1999 based on the
increasing/epidemic number of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)/HIV
(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and Hepatitis C cases among injection drug users
in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (All Districts)
C.72 ACCEPT report from the
Treasurer-Tax Collector on County investments as of June 30, 2005, as
recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector. (All
Districts)
C.73 ADOPT Resolution No. 2005/660
conditionally providing for the issuance of revenue bonds in the amount of $13
million to finance the The Gateway Apartments in the City of Pittsburg, as
recommended by the Community Development Director. (No impact to the General
Fund) (District V)
C.74 APPROVE amendments to the
Conflict of Interest Code of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, as
recommended by County Counsel. (All Districts)
C.84 DIRECT the County
Administrator’s Office to conduct a review of all County Advisory bodies to
determine which bodies maintain residency requirements for District seats and
which do not, and to report the results back to the Board of Supervisors for
further actions, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho. (All Districts)
Redevelopment
Agency
C.85 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Redevelopment Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Contra
Costa County Redevelopment Agency and Christina M. Smith and Kenneth P. Johnson,
and AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of $399,000 for property rights for
Assessor’s Parcel No. 094-015-010 in connection with the Orbisonia Heights
Redevelopment Project, Bay Point area.
(District V)
Correspondence
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INFORMATION
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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.
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Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553; by
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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.
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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
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