Minutes Packet Return
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


GAYLE B. UILKEMA, CHAIR, 2nd DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1st DISTRICT
MARY N. PIEPHO, 3rd DISTRICT
KAREN MITCHOFF, 4th DISTRICT
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, 5th DISTRICT

DAVID J. TWA, 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
November 1, 2011
             
9:00 A.M.  Convene and adjourn to Closed Session in Room 101. 
Present:
District I Supervisor John Gioia; District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema; District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho; District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff; District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Attendees:
David J. Twa
David J. Twa
             
Closed Session Agenda:

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.

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, Local1021; 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 United Health Care Workers West; East County Firefighters’ Assn.; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.; Probation Peace Officers Assn. of Contra Costa County; Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.; and Prof. & Tech. Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO.

2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.

Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.

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

1. Thomas Gill v. Contra Costa County, WCAB# ADJ 7438852
  There were no reports from Closed Session.
             
10:00 A.M.  Call to order and opening ceremonies. 

                  Inspirational Thought - "Success in life is a matter not so much of talent or opportunity as of concentration and perseverance" ~ C. W. Wendte

             
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS  (Items listed as C.1 through C.33 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.
  Consent Item C.21 was pulled from the Consent Calendar to allow public comment under Short Discussion Item SD.2. Consent Item C.21 was subsequently removed from the agenda for Board consideration by unanimous vote of the Board.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
PRESENTATIONS
             
        PR. 1   PRESENTATION to commence the 2011 “Counties Care Friendly Food Fight” and issue a competitive challenge to Solano County.  (Supervisor Uilkema) (See C.10)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
        PR. 2   PRESENTATION proclaiming November 2, 2011 as Contra Costa County Shelter-in-Place Education Day. (ChoiNai Cheung, Health Services Department) (See Item C.10A)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
             
        SD. 1   PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
  There were no requests to speak at public comment.
             
        SD. 2   CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
  Consent Calendar item C.21 was brought forward for discussion. Speaker Brady Calma, Local 21,  indicated a desire for further time to meet and confer on this action. Item C.21 will be RELISTED to an undetermined future date.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
SD. 3  CONSIDER accepting actuarial valuation of future annual costs of proposed changes to Other Post-Employment Benefits, fixing the County health and dental care premium subsidy at the December 2011 dollar amount for employees represented by or retired from classifications that were represented by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, as provided by Buck Consultants in letter of October 26, 2011. (Lisa Driscoll, County Administrator's Office)
  REMOVED from consideration.
  Attachments:
  Gov Code Sec 7507 Ltr from Buck Consultants - October 26, 2011
 
             
SD. 4  CONSIDER accepting actuarial valuation of future annual costs of proposed changes to Other Post-Employment Benefits, changing the County health care premium subsidy for employees represented by or retired from classifications that were represented by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, as provided by Buck Consultants in letter of October 25, 2011. (Lisa Driscoll, County Administrator's Office)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Section 7507 Savings 10-25-11
 
             

DELIBERATION ITEMS
             
D. 1  CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2011/456 to implement County's Last, Best and Final Offer for Terms and Conditions of Employment - Deputy Sheriffs' Association Management Unit (DSA-MGMT) and Deputy Sheriffs' Association Rank & File (DSA-R&F).  (Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director)
  REMOVED from consideration.
  Attachments:
  Resolution No. 2011/456
  DSA MGMT - ATTACHMENTS A, and C1-I1
  DSA Rank & File - ATTACHMENTS B, and C2-I2
 
             
Closed Session
             
1:00 p.m.
             
D. 2  HEARING on an appeal filed by Diann Tilley Christensen of the County Planning Commission's decision to approve a land use permit for a new 9,400 square foot Fire Station #32 at the corner of Stone Valley Road and Miranda Avenue in the Alamo area.  (Catherine Kutsuris and Ruben Hernandez, Conservation & Development Department)
  Ruben Hernandez, Department of Conservation and Development, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation summarizing the matter with pictures.

Chair Uilkema opened the hearing and invited testimony. The following people spoke:

Diann Tilly Christensen, Appellant; Richard Price, Chief San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD), Applicant; David Barclay, Alamo Municipal Advisory Council; Chris Suter, Robert  Deiss, ATI Architects; David Ard, resident of Alamo (pictures provided, attached); David Cardiff, resident of Alamo; John Carpenter, resident of Alamo;  Chiief Daryl Louder, Contra Costa Fire Protection District; Chief Randy Bradley, Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District; Len Horowitz, resident of Danville.

The following people did not wish to speak, but left written comment for Board consideration (attached):
Law Offices of William D. Ross, counsel for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District; Carol Thiessen;

CLOSED the public hearing;

FOUND, on the basis of the entire record, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the County's independent judgment and analysis.

ADOPTED the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Final Response to Comments/Errata) and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project as adequate for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and prepared in accordance with the County CEQA Guidelines;

ADOPTED proposed Resolution No. 2011/451 which incorporates certain findings as the basis for Board approval.  D. SUSTAIN the County Planning Commission approval of County File #LP09-2026 for a new 9,400 square foot fire Station #32 including the findings with conditions of approval as identified in marked text;

DENIED the appeal filed by Diann Tilley Christensen; and

DIRECTED staff to post a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Resolution No. 2011/451
  County Planning Commission Appeal Letter
  Findings & Conditions of Approval
  CPC Resolution 15-2011
  Previous Staff Reports
  ZA Appeal Letter
  Fire Station #32 Plans
  Fire Station #32 Maps
  Mitigation Monitoring Progran
  Photos/Renderings
  Final Mitigated Neg. Dec.
  Final Response to Comments/Errata (2)
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/451
 
             
        D. 3   CONSIDER reports of Board members.
  There were no items reported.
             
CONSENT ITEMS
             
Road and Transportation
             
C. 1  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to sign and submit a Cooperative Work Agreement (CWA) extension request to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and California Department of Finance to extend the use of federal funds allocated to Iron Horse Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing Project to June 30, 2013, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Pleasant Hill area.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  CWA Cycle 9 Caltrans IHTOC
 
             
C. 2  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the Right of Way Contract, for a portion of the property at 11 Texas Street; ACCEPT Grant Deed; APPROVE the Conveyance of portions of County owned property at 10, 16, 20 and 22 Drake Street; APPROVE payment in the amount of $319,000 in connection with the State Route 4 (E) Widening – Somersville Road to Route 160 Project, Antioch area. (District III) (100% Contra Costa Transportation Authority Funds)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Grant Deed
  Right of Way Contract
  Grant Deed 2
 
             
C. 3  APPROVE Termination of an Offer of Dedication of a drainage easement within MS 77-166 as recommended by the Public Works Director, Danville area. (100% Applicant Fees)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Exhibit A
 
             
C. 4  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, in an amount not to exceed $7,397, to provide oversight activities for the Clyde Pedestrian Path Project, Clyde area. (100% Navy Mitigation Funds)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Voluntary Cleanup Agreement
 
             
Engineering Services
             
C. 5  ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/445 accepting an Offer of Dedication for Roadway Purposes for land use permit LP 10-02078, for a project being developed by Bay Area News Group, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Concord area. (No fiscal impact)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/445
  Resolution No. 2011/445
  lp 10-2078
 
             
C. 6  ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/452 accepting Grant Deed of Development Rights (Scenic Easement) for Parcels A and F of subdivision SD 05-09037, for a project being developed by Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corp., as recommended by the Public Works Director, Danville area. (No Fiscal Impact)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/452
  Resolution No. 2011/452
  Grant Deed of Dev Rights
 
             
Claims, Collections & Litigation
             
C. 7  DENY claims filed by Vanessa Barbosa, Matthew Cerecedes, Nathan Hill, Irene McGraw, David Naylor, Lynda Opelski, Emanuel Sakkis, and Raina Whitlock.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
Honors & Proclamations
             
C. 8  ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/446, proclaiming November 6 through 12, 2011 as National Radiologic Technology Week, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Resolution No. 2011/446
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/446 National Radiologic Technology Week
 
             
C. 9  ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/450 honoring the City of Pleasant Hill on their 50th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Resolution No. 2011/450
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/450 Pleasant Hill 50 Years
 
             
C.10  ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/457 commencing the 2011 “Counties Care Friendly Food Fight” and issuing a competitive challenge to Solano County, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.  (See PR.1)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Resolution No. 2011/457
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/457
 
             
C.10A  ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/429 to proclaim November 2, 2011 as Contra Costa County Shelter-in-Place Education Day, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (See PR.2)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Resolution No. 2011/429
  Signed Resolution No. 2011/429 Shelter in Place
  G:\C&G DIRECTORY\NON CONTRACTS\WORD & PDF FILES\2011 SIP Drill factsht.docx
 
             
Appointments & Resignations
             
C.11  APPOINT, in lieu of election, David A. Forkel, John L. Winther, and Mark Landis as Trustees to Reclamation District No. 2025, Holland Tract, as recommended by the District.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Letter from Reclamation District No. 2025
 
             
C.12  APPOINT, in lieu of election, Brent Gilbert and James Eckman as Trustees to Reclamation District No. 2137, as recommended by the District.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Letter from Reclamation District No. 2137
 
             
C.13  REAPPOINT Maria Fort to the District 1 seat of the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.14  APPOINT, in lieu of election, Lawrence J. Watty and Bruce D. Stephens as Trustees to Reclamation District No. 2090, Quimby Island Tract, as recommended by the District.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Letter from Reclamation District No. 2090
 
             
C.15  APPOINT, in lieu of election, Kristopher Kaiser and John L. Winther as Trustees to Reclamation District No. 2026, Webb Tract, as recommended by the District.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Letter from Reclamation District No. 2026
 
             
C.16  ACCEPT resignation of Amanda Pruitt, DECLARE a vacancy in the District 1-C seat of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.17  REAPPOINT Kathy Jones to the Low-Income Seat #1 on the Economic Opportunity Council with a term ending June 30, 2013, as recommended by Employment and Human Services Director.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.18  APPOINT Douglas Corbin to the Appointee 1 seat of the Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.19  ACCEPT the resignation of David Manwill, DECLARE a vacancy on the District V-C seat of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.20  APPOINT Cheryl Morgan to the Board of Supervisors Appointee 2 seat on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
Personnel Actions
             
C.21  ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21011 to add one full-time Senior Community Library Manager (represented), and add one full-time Clerk Specialist (represented) and cancel one full-time Library Reading and Literacy Manager (represented) and cancel one part-time Library Specialist (represented) in the Library. (Cost savings)
  RELISTED to an undetermined date.
  Attachments:
  P300 #21011
 
             
Grants & Contracts
             
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:
             
C.22  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept a grant award from the State of California, Tuberculosis Control Branch, to pay the County, an amount not to exceed $329,884, for the period from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 for the Tuberculosis Control Program, and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to purchase food vouchers, gift cards, taxi vouchers and rent subsidies in an aggregate amount not to exceed $29,768 as required under the grant terms.  (No County match)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.23  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Richmond to pay County an amount not to exceed $225,000 from California Employment Development Department grant funding for academic support, intensive case management and employment training services to Workforce Investment Act eligible youth, 16 to 24 years of age, for the period October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. (No County match)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.24  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Alameda County for its Public Health Division to pay the County an amount not to exceed $90,000 for the provision of HIV laboratory testing services provided by the County's Public Health Laboratory under the Therapeutic Monitoring Program, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (No County match)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.25  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract, including mutual indemnification, with the 23rd District Agricultural Association to pay the County an amount not to exceed $15,000 for law enforcement services for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.  (100% 23rd District Agricultural Association funds; FY 2011/12 budgeted)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
             
C.26  AWARD a trade contract in the amount of $314,754 to Vila Construction, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Trade Bid Package 5D, consisting of doors/frames/hardware, AWARD a trade contract in the amount of $294,295 to Spacetone Acoustics, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Trade Bid Package 5E, consisting of acoustical ceilings, and AWARD a trade contract in the amount of $185,555 to George E. Masker Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Trade Bid Package 5F, consisting of painting for the West County Health Center Project; and AUTHORIZE the Deputy General Services Director, or designee, to execute the trade contracts. (Health Resources and Services Administration Grant, Enterprise 1 Fund, and Bond Financing)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.27  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract amendment/extension with Buck Consultants to increase the payment limit by $30,000 to a new payment limit of $330,000 and to extend the contract period from October 31, 2011 to April 30, 2012, as recommended by the County Administrator. (Surcharges to all departments)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.28  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Horvitz & Levy, LLP, for legal services effective September 25, 2011 through September 25, 2012, in accordance with a specified fee. (100% General Liability Internal Service Funds)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.29  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Vasanta Giri, M.D., effective November 1, 2011, to increase the payment by $60,000 to a new payment limit of $140,000, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services, with no change in the original term of January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (100% Medi-Cal Funds, offset 50% State and 50% Federal)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.30  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Vincent S. Perez, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $274,400, to provide outpatient psychiatric services in West Contra Costa County, for the period December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. (100% Mental Health Realignment)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
Other Actions
             
C.31  ACCEPT the September 2011 update on the operations of the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department Director.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
  Attachments:
  Monthly Report
 
             
C.32  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Donald Patchin to pay the County $1.00 for retired Sheriff’s Service Dog "Bronco" on November 1, 2011.
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
             
C.33  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to renew Cardroom License No. 6, known as "California Grand Casino" currently located at 5988 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco, for the period November 26, 2011 through November 25, 2012 (Lamar V. Wilkinson, Owner).  (Revenue to County)
 
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
GENERAL INFORMATION
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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.

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:

 
STANDING COMMITTEES

The Airport Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.

The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Gayle B. Uilkema and Federal D. Glover) meets on the second Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Finance Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Federal D. Glover) meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and John Gioia) meets on the third Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and John Gioia) meets on the third Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Gayle B. Uilkema) meets on the first Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.


 
Airports Committee     See above
Family & Human Services Committee  Nov. 14, 2011  11:00 A.M. See above
Finance Committee  Nov.   7, 2011    1:30 P.M. See above
Internal Operations Committee  Nov. 21, 2011    9:30 A.M. See above
Legislation Committee  Nov. 21, 2011  11:00 A.M. See above
Public Protection Committee  Nov.   7, 2011  11:00 A.M. See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee  Nov.   9, 2011    9:30 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.

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
ARRA  American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BayRICS Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System
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
CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
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 (CCCFPD) 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
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPSDT Early State 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 (State Dept 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
IHSS In-Home Supportive Services
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
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
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
PARS Public Agencies Retirement Services
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
SEIU Service Employees International Union
SUASI  Super Urban Area Security Initiative
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
UASI  Urban Area Security Initiative
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs. versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee

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