CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 651 PINE STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, CHAIR, 5th DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1st DISTRICT
GAYLE B. UILKEMA, 2nd DISTRICT
MARY N. PIEPHO, 3rd DISTRICT
SUSAN A. BONILLA, 4th DISTRICT
JOHN CULLEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (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.
AGENDA
August 12, 2008
9:30 A.M. Convene, call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought - “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~ Dalai Lama
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.75 on the following agenda) – Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public. Items removed from this section will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
PRESENTATIONS
SHORT DISCUSSIONS ITEMS
SD.1 PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
SD.2 CONSIDER any Consent Items previously removed.
SD.3 CONSIDER accepting the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) report on implementation of an ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) program. (Art Lathrop, Emergency Medical Services Director) (All Districts)
SD.4 ACCEPT the report from the Capital Facilities Committee recommending County-owned property at 2530 Arnold Drive, Martinez, as the preferred site for construction of a new facility for the Conservation and Development Department and directing the General Services Department to issue a Request for Qualifications for design and construction of the proposed facility. (Supervisor Glover) (All Districts)
SD.5 CONSIDER adoption of Resolution No. 2008/545 authorizing the naming of Library at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility as the Lesher Library. (Laura O’Donoghue, Library Department) (District III)
SD.6 HEARING to consider request to allow a portion of a proposed residence and retaining walls to encroach within a deed restricted area at 2415 Diablo Lakes Lane (Parcel “B” of Minor Subdivision 102-87), in the Diablo area. (Lance and Amy Cottrill, Applicants and Owners) (County file Z108-12136) (District III)
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D.3 CONSIDER authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract, upon approval by the County Administrator, with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to implement a in-custody drug treatment program for up to 90 state parolees in the Marsh Creek and West County Detention Facilities, as recommended by the Public Protection Committee. (100% State funds) (Supervisor Gioia) (All Districts)
CONSENT ITEMS
(Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public)
Road and Transportation
C.1 RESCIND Traffic Resolution No. 2008/4265 to establish limited parking on both sides of Frances Way (Road No. 4057AG), and ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2008/4268 to establish resident permit parking and limited parking on the both sides of Frances Way (Road No. 4057AG), Walnut Creek area. (District III)
C.2 ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/565 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of San Pablo Dam Road on September 21, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of El Sobrante Stroll, El Sobrante area. (District I)
C.3 ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/566 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Delta Road on August 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. through August 14, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of repairing the railroad crossing, Knightsen area. (District III)
C.4 APPROVE plans and specifications; AWARD and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract in the amount of $115,809 to Malachi Construction for the 2008 Tara Hills Drive Curb Ramp Project, Richmond area. (51.7 % Measure C and 48.3 % Local Road funds) (District II)
C.5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Nolte Associates, Inc., to extend the contract term through July 31, 2009 with no change to the current payment limit for on-call civil engineering consultant services, Countywide. (Various Project funding) (All Districts)
C.6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to issue, on behalf of the Public Works Department, a purchase order with Kent Oil Service in the amount of $397,212 to purchase asphaltic emulsion as specified for the 2008 Chip Seal Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (Local Road Funds) (All Districts)
C.7 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to issue, on behalf of the Public Works Department, a purchase order with Contract Sweeping Service in the amount of $146,985 for street sweeping required for the 2008 Chip Seal Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (Local Road Funds) (All Districts)
C.8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to issue, on behalf of the Public Works Department, a purchase order with Cooper Trucking in the amount of $250,950 for truck transport services for the 2008 Chip Seal Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (Local Road Funds) (All Districts)
C.9 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to issue, on behalf of the Public Works Department, a purchase order with George Reed Table Mountain Quarry in the amount of $225,000 to purchase aggregate for the 2008 Chip Seal Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (Local Road Funds) (All Districts)
Engineering Services
C.10 DP 07-03029: ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/567 accepting relinquishment of abutter’s rights (Assessor’s Parcel No. 375-272-005) for project being developed by Heartwood Investments II, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Martinez area. (District II)
C.11 DP 07-03029: ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/568 accepting relinquishment of abutter’s rights (Assessor’s Parcel No. 375-272-017) for project being developed by Heartwood Investments II, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Martinez area. (District II)
C.12 MS 06-00022: ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/569 approving the deferred improvement agreement along Fairview Avenue for project being developed by Mark Mushkat, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bay Point area. (District V)
Engineering Services-
C.13 MS 06-00022: ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/570 approving the parcel map for project being developed by Mark Mushkat/Oscar, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bay Point area. (District V)
C.14 SD 00-08456: ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/571 accepting completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful performance for subdivision agreement (right-of-way landscaping) for project being developed by Pacific/Bowie-Tracy II, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Discovery Bay area. (District III)
C.15 SD 05-08929: ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/572 accepting completion of landscape improvements on Knightsbridge Way, Holborn Way, Pembroke Way, Highbury Way, Knightsbridge Court and Pembroke Court, for 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.16 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, a contract with Brown and Caldwell in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for technical and project management support services for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, Countywide. (Cities and County Stormwater Utility Fee Assessment funding) (All Districts)
C.17 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Airports Director, or designee, to execute a hangar rental agreement with Kenneth J. Elford and Thomas Howell, effective August 12, 2008, in the monthly amount of $358 for a T-hangar at Buchanan Field Airport, Pacheco area. (Revenue accrues to the Airport Enterprise Fund) (District IV)
Blackhawk Geological Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)
C.18 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Blackhawk GHAD General Manager, Richard D. Short, Kleinfelder Inc. or designee, to execute a contract with Farallon Geographics, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $112,800 to provide Geographic Information System services to the GHAD, for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011, Danville area. (Blackhawk GHAD funding) (District III)
Statutory Actions
C.19 APPROVE minutes, as on file with the Clerk of the Board, for the month of July 2008. (All Districts)
C.20 ACCEPT the Meeting Attendance Reports for the month of July 2008. (All Districts)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C.21 DENY claims by Angela Benitez, Arianna and Alex Benitez (minors); Mercury Casualty for Robert Etter; Leona Thompson; Taisha G. Newman. (All Districts)
Honors & Proclamations
C.22 ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/563 to recognize Odessa Stone for her 20 years of service with the Health Services Department, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (All Districts) (Consider with PR2)
C.23 ADOPT Resolution No. 2008/573 to recognize Jim Morphy for his 20 years of service with Contra Costa County, as recommended by the County Probation Officer. (All Districts) (Consider with PR1)
Appointments & Resignations
Personnel Actions
C.30 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20592 to add one Mental Health Program Manager (unrepresented) in the Health Services Department, Mental Health Division. (100% Mental Health Services Act funding) (All Districts)
C.31 CORRECT Board Action of February 27, 2007 (Item C.50) which retitled the class of Dietetic Technician to Dietetic Assistant (represented), to reflect the intent to revise and retitle the class to Nutrition Assistant, as recommended by the Interim Human Resources Director. (No fiscal impact) (All Districts)
C.32 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20595, amending Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20554 to change the effective date of reclassification for position CalWIN Help Desk Specialist and position On-Site Support Specialist from January 1, 2008 to February 2, 2008, as recommended by the Interim Director of Human Resources. (40% Federal, 40% State, 20% County) (All Districts)
C.33 ADOPT Resolution Number 2008/575 to reallocate on the Salary Schedule the Health Services Department classes of Advice Nurse Supervisor (unrepresented) and Advice Nurse Manager (unrepresented) to adjust for compaction with subordinate classifications, as recommended by the Interim Human Resources Director. (100% Enterprise II Funds) (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.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a grant amendment from the California Arts Council State-Local Partnership Program to the Arts and Culture Commission to increase the amount payable by $4,500 to a new total of $12,000 with no change in the term of January 24 through September 30, 2008 for additional arts and cultural promotional activities. ($4,500 required General Fund match, Budgeted) (All Districts)
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission to pay the County an amount not to exceed $563,410 to coordinate and administer a home visiting program for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (No County match) (All Districts)
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute contract with the California Department of Education to pay the County an amount not to exceed $1,132,396 to support State Preschool/PreKindergarten Literacy programs for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (No County match) (All Districts)
Service Amount
PreKindergarten literacy (part-day) $813,586
PreKindergarten literacy (full-day) $291,310
PreKindergarten literacy support services $27,500
C.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Antioch in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide housing rehabilitation services for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. (100% City of Antioch funding) (District V)
C.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney to submit an application and execute a grant award contract, and any extensions or amendments thereof, pursuant to Federal guidelines and in concert with the City of Richmond, to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $61,735 for the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2011 and to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Richmond, as required by federal guidelines, to implement the program funding. (Budgeted, Federal funds, No County match) (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 16.738) (All Districts)
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to approve and execute the 2008/09 Housing Rehabilitation Services Agreement with the City of Walnut Creek in an amount not to exceed $320,000 for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. (100% City of Walnut Creek funds) (Districts III and IV)
C.45 AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of San Pablo in an amount not to exceed $370,000 to pay the County to administer the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program using City Redevelopment funds, for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. (100% City of San Pablo funding) (District I)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C.58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Family Stress Center, effective August 1, 2008, to increase the payment limit by $18,000 to a new payment limit of $98,000 with no change in the term of March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2010, to provide for court-ordered mental health services to non Medi-Cal eligible clients. (100% County General Fund) (All District)
C.59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment, effective July 1, 2008, with West Contra Costa Unified School District to modify language regarding the development of Individual Family Service Plans to better meet the needs of blind children, with no change to the amount of $50,400 or the term of January 1 through December 31, 2008. (100% Federal funding) (District I)
C.60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Kava Massih Architects, to increase the payment limit by $40,000 to a new payment limit of $1,660,000 to provide additional architectural services for the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Building Project, 950 Ward Street. (Budgeted, Plant Acquisition) (District I)
C.61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Director of Human Resources to execute contract renewals with the Non PERS Health Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Plan carriers for the period January 1 through December 31, 2009. (All Districts)
C.62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Department of Information Technology, a purchase order with Compuware Corporation in an amount not to exceed $113,000 to purchase software licenses and maintenance services. (100% General Fund; User fees) (All Districts)
C.63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a project agreement and associated forms with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the amount of $44,983 for project management services, and agreements with Bruce and Tiffany Fong, and John and Vicki Prowznik for the Las Trampas Creek Streambank Protection Project, Walnut Creek area. (75% NRCS funds and 25% property owners’ funds) (District II)
Other Actions
Redevelopment Agency
C.75 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to amend the Agency Loan Agreement with Habitat for Humanity East Bay, to increase the loan amount by $25,000 to a new amount of $325,000 for the Inglewood Street Project, Bay Point area. (100% County Redevelopment Agency funding) (District V)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board.
Comments on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the Board of Supervisors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail: Board of Supervisors, 651 Pine Street Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553; by fax: 925-335-1913; or via the County’s web page: www.co.contra-costa.ca.us, by clicking “Submit Public Comment” (the last bullet point in the left column under the title “Board of Supervisors.”)
Requests for reconsideration of a land use (planning) decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was not before the Board of Supervisors when the decision was made.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at (925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915. An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, Room 106.
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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.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Susan A. Bonilla and Mary N. Piepho) - meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and John Gioia) - meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Susan A. Bonilla and Gayle B. Uilkema) - meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Susan A. Bonilla and Mary N. Piepho) – meets on the third Wednesday of the month in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez
The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Federal D. Glover) – meets on the third Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Gayle B. Uilkema and Mary N. Piepho) - meets on the third Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 108, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Capital Facilities Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Susan A. Bonilla) - meets as needed in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Capital Facilities Committee
Internal Operations Committee
Family and Human Services Committee |
Sept 15, 2008
Aug 25, 2008 |
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Finance Committee
Legislation Committee
Public Protection Committee
Transportation Water & Infrastructure |
Sept 15, 2008
Aug 25, 2008
Sept 9, 2008
Aug 18, 2008 |
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AD HOC COMMITTEES
Ad Hoc committees of the Board of Supervisors meet on an as-needed basis at the direction of the committee chair. Please contact the offices of the committee chairs for meeting times and information.
Smart Growth: Chair, Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Airport Committee
Municipal Advisory Council Review Committee
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
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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
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
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
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCCPFD (ConFire) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire (CCCPFD) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
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
ECCFPD East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
ECCRPC East Contra Costa Regional Planning Commission
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 (Mental Health)
et al. et alii (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
F&HS Family and Human Services Committee
First 5 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
HHS Department of Health and Human Services
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
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
M.D. Medical Doctor
M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist
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-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology
RDA Redevelopment Agency
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
RN Registered Nurse
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SRVRPC San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (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
WBE Women Business Enterprise