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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

SUSAN A. BONILLA, CHAIR, 4th DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1st DISTRICT
GAYLE B. UILKEMA, 2nd DISTRICT
MARY N. PIEPHO, 3rd 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.

FEBRUARY 3, 2009
 
             
9:00 A.M.  Convene and announce adjournment to Closed Session in Room 108.

 
Closed Session Agenda:

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

1. Agency Negotiators: Ted Cwiek and Keith Fleming.
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assn., Local No. 1; Am. Fed., State, County, & Mun. Empl., Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union, 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; and Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.

2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Keith Fleming.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented agency management employees (Resolutions Nos. 2008/715 and 2008/359, including their respective exhibits), and all other unrepresented agency employees.

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(a))
1. Bernice Peoples v. County of Contra Costa, U.S.D.C. No. C 07-0051 MHP
2. Angela Poole v. Contra Costa County, W.C.A.B. No. 2898883
3. Duane Struntz v. Contra Costa County, W.C.A.B. No. 52235

C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: County Counsel

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

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

Inspirational Thought - "Count the garden by the flowers- never by the leaves that fall. Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll."  ~ Author Unknown
 
 
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.56 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

 
PR.1   PRESENTATION to express appreciation to County employees and residents for participating in the 2008 Counties Care Holiday Food Fight and urge all citizens of Contra Costa County and their communities to recognize the merits and imperativeness of this cause and to give generously to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano throughout the year to come.  (Supervisor Bonilla) (All Districts)
 
Attachments
Signed Resolution
Resolution No. 2009/42
 
PR.2   PRESENTATION to recognize the invaluable contributions that Rehabilitation Services of Northern California makes on a daily basis to the citizens of Contra Costa.  (Supervisor Bonilla) 
 
Attachments
Signed Resolution
Resolution No. 2009/44
 
PR.3   PRESENTATION to recognize the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5) and the collaboration with the Pittsburg Arts Collaborative for the exhibit “The Magic of Theatre”. (Rebecca Inez, AC5) 
 
Attachments
Signed Resolution
Resolution No. 2009/46
 
SHORT DISCUSSIONS ITEMS

 
1. SD.1A   PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
 
SD.1   CONSIDER directing the Conservation and Development Department to review, in consultation with Contra Costa County Agriculture Task Force, the current regulations of the County’s designated Agricultural Core area and determine specific actions that would further incentivize promotion of agricultural tourism and preserve the economic vitality of local agricultural enterprises.  (Supervisor Piepho) 
 
DELIBERATION ITEMS

 
D.1   CONSIDER accepting report from the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) representatives on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and alternative isolated conveyance plans for the Delta.  (Supervisor Piepho)
 
D.2   CONSIDER accepting report on Isolated Water Transfer/Peripheral Canal: Legislative Authority and Temporary Entry Permits, and approving recommendations for continuing advocacy on water issues.  (Supervisor Piepho)
 
Attachments
REVISED Board Order
 
Closed Session in Room 101
 
 
DELIBERATION ITEMS- continued

 
1:00 P.M.

 
D.3   HEARING on the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to rezone a 34.17-acre parcel located at 109 Rancho de la Rosa Road in the Martinez area from A-4 Agricultural Preserve District to A-2 General Agricultural District. (Christian Thede, Applicant; Anita Thede, Owner) (County File #RZ08-3204) (Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director)
 
Attachments
Signed Ordinance 2009-1
Color Maps and Aerial Photograph
County Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-2008, Findings Map, Ordinance No. 2009-1
Conditions of Approval
Staff Report to County Planning Commission
Pertinent Correspondence
California Environmental Quality Act Determination
Site Plans
Notification List
 
D.4   HEARING on a recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission on a proposed General Plan Amendment, Planned Unit (P-1) District Rezoning and Final Development Plan affecting 15.8 acres in the Alamo area, and related appeal filed by Palmer Madden and Susan Paulus (Applicants & Owners) of the conditional subdivision approvals. (County Files #GP07-0004, #RZ073194, #DP073062, #SD079210, and #MS04-0008) (Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director)
 
Attachments
Signed Ordinance 2009-03
Resolution No. 2009/38
Planning Commission Resolution
Conditions of Approval
Appeal Letter
Pertinent Staff Report
Pertinent Correspondence
CEQA Determination
Notification List
Reduced Scale Maps
EBRPD Request to Show Trail Easement
 
1:15 P.M.


 
D.5   OPEN and CONTINUE to February 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. a HEARING on a joint appeal filed by the Quail Hill Homeowners Association and the El Sobrante Valley Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee of a County Planning Commission decision to approve the Sikh Temple expansion project located at 3550 Hillcrest Road in the El Sobrante area with variances to the height and number of stories on phases 1 & 4 and variances to retaining wall and masonry wall height with a tree permit. (J.P. Singh, applicant; Sikh Center of San Francisco, Owner) (County File # lp03-2052) (Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director)
 
Attachments
Attach. 1, CPC Resolution No. 9-2009
Attach. 2, Colored Maps / Graphics
Attach. 3, CPC Approved Condtions of Approval
Attach. 4, Appeal Letter
Attach. 5, Previous CPC Staff Reports
Attach. 6, Letters Recieved During CEQA
Attach. 7, CEQA docs, Mitigation Neg. Dec. / Mit. Mon. Program
Attach. 8, Existing Temple & Phasing Plan
Attach. 8 (cont)., Phase 1, Community Center
Attach. 8 (cont.), Phase 3, Museum/Info Center
Attach. 8 (cont.), Phase 4A & 4B, Parking Structure/Performing Arts
Attach.8 (cont.), Civil Plans, Grading Plans
Attach. 9, Staff Studies
Attach. 10, Notification List
 
2:00 P.M.

 
D.6   HEARING on an appeal filed by Kenneth Barker (Appellant) of the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission’s approval of a land use permit for a netting structure up to 55 feet tall and 172 feet long, with variances to the side yard setback and height requirements for the Round Hill Country Club Golf Course Driving Range located at 3169 Round Hill Road in the Alamo area. (Round Hill Country Club-Applicant & Owner) (APN: 193-460-001) (Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director)

 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2009/43
SRVRPC Resolution 6-2009
Maps and Photos
Conditions of Approval
Letters of Appeal and Letter of Opposition
SRVRPC Evidence
Staff Report to the SRVRPC
Staff Report to the Zoning Administrator
Letters from the Applicant
Round Hill Prop Owners Assoc Letter
AIA Comments
Plans dated 2-15-08
Revised Plans Dated 9-24-08 Showing Trees
Historic Aerial Photos
Trajectory Analyses and Examples of Netting Installations
Trajectory 4/7/08
Rendering and Netting Specifications
Exhibit O-Use Permit #409-59
Fence Easement
Notification List
 
D.7     
 
Board Member Reports of Activities.
 
CONSENT ITEMS

 
Road and Transportation
 
C.1   APPROVE the Alhambra Valley Road Pedestrian Bridge project contingency fund increase of $10,000 for a new contingency fund amount of $30,141 effective February 3, 2009, and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute Contract Change Order No.2 with E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc., effective February 3, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to a new payment limit of $231,550 for increased costs, Martinez area. (100% Alhambra Valley Specific Plan funds)
 
Engineering Services
 
C.2   DG 07-00063:  ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/49 accepting Grant Deed of Development Rights (Stormwater Self-Retaining Area), for project being developed by Manuel Vierra, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Brentwood area.
 
Attachments
2009/49 signed
Resolution No. 2009/49
G:\EngSvc\BO\2009\02-03\DG 07-00063 BO 27\Grant Deed of Development Rights.pdf
G:\EngSvc\BO\2009\02-03\DG 07-00063 BO 27\Storm Drain Retention Area.pdf
 
C.3   MS 07-00023: ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/50 approving parcel map for project being developed by Robert A. Williamson and Susan T. Williamson, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Clayton area.
 
Attachments
Resolution 2009/50 signed
Resolution No. 2009/50
G:\EngSvc\BO\2009\02-03\MS 07-00023 BO-14\MS 07-00023 Tax letter.pdf
G:\EngSvc\BO\2009\02-03\MS 07-00023 BO-14\Parcel Map.pdf
 
C.4   MS 07-00023: ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/51 accepting Grant Deed of Development Rights – Scenic Easement for project being developed by Robert A. Williamson and Susan T. Williamson, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Clayton area.
 
Attachments
Resolution 2009/51 signed
Resolution No. 2009/51
G:\EngSvc\BO\2009\02-03\MS 07-00023 BO-27\Grant Deed of Development Rights.pdf
 
C.5   RA 04-01170 (Cross-reference SD 03-08509): ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/52 accepting completion of warranty period and release of cash deposit for faithful performance for project being developed by Lennar Homes of California, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Director, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area.
 
Attachments
Resolution 2009/52 signed
Resolution No. 2009/52
 
C.6   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/53 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by Asbestos Management Group of CA, Inc., on Phase 5 of the Orbisonia Heights Redevelopment Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bay Point area. (Project No. 4500-6X5489) (100% County Redevelopment Agency Funds) 
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2009/53
 
Special Districts & County Airports
 
C.7   TERMINATE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on April 10, 2007, regarding the Lower Walnut Creek Interim Protection Measures Project, Pacheco area, as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District.  (Flood Control Zone 3B Funds)
 
C.8   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Airports Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Barnard Dunkelberg & Company, Inc., to extend the term from October 2, 2008 to June 30, 2009, with no change in the original payment limit of $105,264 for the Buchanan Field Airport Runway Safety Area Study, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-06-0050-15. Pacheco Area. (3% Airport Enterprise Fund, 2% State Department of Transportation, 95% Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program)
 
Attachments
Barnard Dunkelberg Contract Extension
 
C.9   APPROVE a modification to the (i) T Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement, and (ii) Large Hangar Rental Agreement to delete the requirement that tenants carry aircraft physical damage insurance, and AUTHORIZE the Airports Director, or designee, to amend existing hangar rental agreements to effect the same change to the insurance requirement for specified Buchanan Field Airport tenants, Pacheco Area.
 
Attachments
T Hangar/Shade Hangar Lease Amended 1-09
Large Hangar Rental Agreement Amended 1-09
 
Claims, Collections & Litigation
 
C.10   DENY claims by Jorge A. Basulto; Geico Insurance for Christian Monique McCovery; Sharon Strong; Brad Foster; Safeco Insurance for Abraham G. Gebre and Brikti H. Woldu; Shaun Waterhouse; David White; and Christopher Adami.
 
C.11   RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Raymond V. Gee vs. County of Contra Costa and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Services Fund in the amount of $225,000, as recommended by the County Adminsitrator.
 
Honors & Proclamations
 
C.12   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/45 declaring February 28, 2009 as "Black Families Association of Contra Costa County Day" in honor of the organization’s 22nd Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla. 
 
Attachments
Signed Resolution
Resolution No. 2009/45
 
C.13   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/42 for appreciation to County employees and residents for participating in the 2008 Counties Care Holiday Food Fight, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla. (See materials with PR1)
 
C.14   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/44 to recognize the contributions of the Rehabilitation Services of Northern California to the citizens of Contra Costa, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla. (See materials with PR 2)
 
C.15   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/46 to recognize the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5) and the collaboration with Pittsburg Arts Collaborative for the exhibit "The Magic of Theatre", as recommended by Supervisor Glover. (See materials with PR3)
 
Appointments & Resignations
 
C.16   APPOINT Mike Walko to the Appointee 1 seat, Jack Burge to the Appointee 2 seat, Linda Weekes to the Appointee 3 seat, Chantel Tieman to the Appointee 4 seat, and Deborah Spinola to the Appointee 5 seat on the Knightsen Town Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.
 
C.17   APPOINT Don Della Nina to the Appointee 1 seat, Ronald Schmit to the Appointee 2 seat, Linnea Juarez to the Appointee 3 seat, Dennis Lopez to the Appointee 4 seat, and Alvaro Beltran as Appointee 5 on the Byron Municipal Advisory Council to terms expiring on December 31, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.
 
C.18   RE-APPOINT Thomas Wright to the District IV seat on the Contra Costa County M-16 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla.
 
C.19   APPOINT Steven J. Schwartz to the  District IV seat Appointee 2 on the Contra Costa County M-16 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla.
 
C.20   RE-APPOINT Scott McConnell to the District IV seat on the Contra Costa County M-16 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla.
 
C.21   DECLARE vacant the District IV Alternate 1 seat to on the Contra Costa County M-16 Citizens Advisory Committee; DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla.
 
C.22   APPOINT Otho J. Mitchell Jr. to the District IV Alternate seat on the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Bonilla.
 
Grants & Contracts
 
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:
 
C.23   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant of library books and materials in support of We the People Bookshelf: Picturing America (classic books) from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (No County match)
 
C.24   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute two contract amendments with the State of California, Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board, effective January 1, 2009, to increase the payment limits by $565,045 and $616 to new payment limits of $5,101,395 and $3,276 respectively for the Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) Program, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009. (No County match)
 
C.25   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $600,000 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to initiate a supporting military father involvement program.  (No County match)
 
C.26   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/41 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit a Transportation Development Act Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the total amount of $458,000 for Fiscal Year 2009/10 for the Market Avenue sidewalk, Driftwood Drive bike lanes, and Viera Avenue bike lane projects, Countywide. (Project No. 0676-6P1025) (No County match)
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2009/41
Att. A
Att. B
 
C.27   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept a grant in the amount of $7,000 from United Way of the Bay Area to support the Service Integration Program Bay Point Works activities.  (No County match)
 
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:
 
C.28   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Eugene Kaplan, M.D., Inc., in an amount of $220,000 to provide obstetric/gynecology services for patients at Contra Costa Regional Medical and  Health Centers for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.  (Enterprise Fund I)
 
C.29   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Telecare Corporation in an amount not to exceed $614,000 to provide mental health gero-psychiatric services and subacute care to severely and persistently mentally ill clients for the period January 1 through December 31, 2009, with a six-month automatic extension through June 30, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $307,000.  (100% Mental Health Realignment)
 
C.30   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with LocumTenen.com, effective December 1, 2008, to increase the payment limit by $200,000 to a new total of $500,000 to provide additional temporary physician services in the Orthopedic Sugery Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, with no change in the original term of March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
 
C.31   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Jackson & Coker LocumTenens, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide temporary psychiatric services for the Mental Health Division Outpatient Clinics for the period January 1 through December 31, 2009.  (100% Mental Health Realignment)
 
C.32   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Sodexo America, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $280,466 to provide management and oversight of the Environmental Services Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers for the period January 1 through December 31, 2009. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
 
C.33   ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of notice from John Chan, M.D. requesting termination of his contract for anesthesiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers, effective at the end of the workday on January 3, 2009.  (100% Enterprise Fund I)
 
C.34   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with TCS Risk Management Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to provide consulting services for the County's Workers' Compensation Program for the period February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010.  (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Services Fund)
 
Attachments
TCSRMContract
 
C.35   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Language Line Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the provision of over-the phone interpretation services, competency interpreting tesying of the County's in-house healthcare interpreters, and translation services for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. (100% Enterprise I funds)
 
C.36   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the HayGroup, Inc., to extend the term of the contract from December 31, 2008 to February 28, 2009 to complete a Total Compensation Survey, with no change in payment terms. (Included in Departmental Budgets)
 
Attachments
Contract Extension
 
C.37   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, and the Public Works Director, on behalf of the County to enter into a Project Agreement and Work Program in the amount not to exceed $185,000 for the Contra Costa County Public Works Department to provide services related to the North Richmond Truck Route Project - Soto Street Extension Precise Alignment Study for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2009. (100% Redevelopment Funds)
 
C.38   AMEND Board action of January 6, 2009 (Item C.55), which approved and authorized the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf and upon the approval of the County Administrator, a lease-purchase agreement with Transocean Funding, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,135,000 to finance the purchase, design, and implementation of a customized, integrated law and justice information and case management system for the period January 15, 2009 through July 15, 2014, to increase the lease purchase amount by $40,000 to an amount not to exceed $3,175,000.  (100% County General Fund over 5.5 years)
 
Other Actions
 
C.39   AUTHORIZE the discharge from accountability for certain Health Services Department accounts totaling $2,913,805 that have been determined to be uncollectible, as recommended by the Revenue Collections Director. 
 
Attachments
Collections Write-off 2-3-09
 
C.40   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.
 
C.41   ACCEPT 2008 Annual Report on the Ad Hoc Intercity Rail Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
 
Attachments
2008 AIRAC Annual Report
 
C.42   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian to accept donations in memory of long-time Youth Services Specialist Linda Duncan to support reading and literacy programs for children. (No County match)
 
C.43   ENDORSE the "Gateway Centers for Learning" planned for the Antioch Library and the new Prewett Park Community Center, as recommended by the Librarian.
 
C.44   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,  to execute an Unpaid Student Training Agreement with Samuel Merritt College to provide field instruction in the Health Services Department for Contractor’s students for the period April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012.
 
C.45   ACCEPT the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board 2008 Annual Report, as recommended by the Health Services Director.
 
C.46   RECEIVE 2008 Annual Report submitted by the Aviation Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Airports Director. 
 
Attachments
2008 Aviation Advisory Committee Annual Report
 
C.47   ACCEPT 2008 Annual Report submitted by the Hazardous Materials Commission, as recommended by the Health Services Director.
 
Attachments
G:\C&G DIRECTORY\NON CONTRACTS\HMC ANNUAL REPORT - 2008.doc
 
C.48   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, in conjunction with John Muir Health System (dba Community Health Alliance), La Clinica de La Raza, and Brookside Community Health Center to execute an operating licensing, an extension agreement, and a support agreement with Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., to allow the County to operate the Ronald McDonald Dental Care Mobile van in Contra Costa County for the benefit of its residents for the period December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2013.
 
C.50   ACCEPT year-end report on the activities of the 2008 Capital Facilities Committee and ACKNOWLEDGE that future reports concerning developments related to major capital needs will be made to the Board's Finance Committee, as recommended by the County Administrator.
 
C.51   RESCIND the Board of Supervisors' approval of Subdivision 8533 and certification of an Environmental Impact Report pending cerfication of a Supplemental EIR on cumulative traffic impacts (Hillview, El Sobrante area).
 
Attachments
Exhibit A - 1-5-09 Peremptory Write of Mandate
 
C.52   APPROVE and ACCEPT the recommendation of the Lien Committee to reduce the County’s medical lien to $5,000 for medical care rendered to the minor child of Edward Castillo for treatment of injuries resulting from an automobile accident on May 26, 2007.  (50% County General Fund, 50% State) 
 
C.53   DESIGNATE Tuesday, March 17 for Fiscal Year 2009/10 budget hearings (including Bielenson hearings if needed); and Tuesday, March 24 for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009/10 County and Special District Budgets.
 
C.54   ACKNOWLEDGE 2008 Year-End Report for the Finance Committee.
 
Redevelopement Agency
 
C.55   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to execute an Amendment to Agency Loan Agreement with Habitat for Humanity East Bay, increasing the loan amount by $711,000 for a new amount of $1,036,000 for the Inglewood Street Project, Bay Point area. (100% Redevelopment Fund)
 
Attachments
Second Modification Agreement
Restated Promissory Note
 
C.56   ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/54 authorizing the joint Application of an Enterprise Zone by Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency (RDA) with the City of Pittsburg, as recommended by the Redevelopment Director.  (Application & Administration costs will come 100% from RDA funds)
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2009/54
 
C.57   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, and the Public Works Director, on behalf of the County to enter into a Project Agreement and Work Program in the amount not to exceed $185,000 for the Contra Costa County Public Works Department to provide services related to the North Richmond Truck Route Project - Soto Street Extension Precise Alignment Study for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2009. (100% Redevelopment Funds) (See C37 for materials)
 
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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. 

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STANDING COMMITTEES

The Airport Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and Susan A. Bonilla) meets on the first Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.

The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Gayle B. Uilkema) meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Finance Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Susan A. Bonilla) meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Gayle B. Uilkema and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the third Monday of the month at 9:00 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 first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the first Monday of the month at 2:30 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Mary N. Piepho and Federal D. Glover) meets on the third Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.


Airport Committee     See above
Family and Human Services Committee Feb 19, 2009 1:00 p.m. See above
Finance Committee March 2, 2009 1:00 p.m. See above
Internal Operations Committee Feb 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. See above
Legislation Committee   10:30 a.m. See above
Public Protection Committee March 2, 2009   See above
Transportation Water & Infrastructure Feb 19, 2009 10:30 a.m. See above


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.

Municipal Advisory Council Review Committee

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.

Glos
sary 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  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  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
WCCTAC  West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee





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