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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


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
February 15, 2011
 
             
9:00 A.M.  Convene and announcement adjournment to Closed Session in Room 101. 
 
 
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. In the Matter of an Arbitration between Michael Gressett, Grievant and Contra Costa County, Respondent. Case No. NB 3204
 
9:30 A.M.  Call to order and opening ceremonies. 

                  Inspirational Thought - "Keep feeling the need for being first.  But I want you to be the first in love. I want you to be the first in moral excellence.  I want you to be the first in generosity."   ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS  (Items listed as C.1 through C.53 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 recognize Doctor Patricia Stroh, Employment and Human Services Department, on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County. (Joe Valentine, Employment and Human Services Director)  (See C.9)
 
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS

 
        SD. 1   PUBLIC COMMENT (3 Minutes/Speaker)
 
        SD. 2   CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
 
10:00 A.M.

 
        SD. 3   HEARING on the itemized costs of abatement for property located at Golden Isle, Byron, CA (Golden Gate Water Ski Club, Owner), (Jason Crapo, Department of Conservation and Development) CONTINUED TO MARCH 1, 2011
 
SD. 4   HEARING on the itemized costs of abatement for property located at 516 Verde Ave., Richmond, CA (Gideon & Cheryl Sorokin, Owners), (Jason Crapo, Department of Conservation & Development). (No fiscal impact)
 
Attachments
Photos
Itemized costs
 
SD. 5   HEARING to consider adoption of the 2010 California Building Code, the 2010 California Residential Code, the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2010 Electrical Code, the 2010 California Plumbing Code, and 2010 California Mechanical Code, with changes, additions and deletions; and on the adoption of related California Environmental Quality Act and other findings.  (Jason Crapo, County Building Official) (no fiscal impact)
 
Attachments
Ordinance
Findings
 
SD. 6   HEARING to rezone a 33.0-acre property located at 129 Rancho de la Rosa Road in the Martinez/Alhambra Valley area from A-4 Agricultural Preserve District to A-2 General Agricultural District. (100% applicant fees) (Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Director)
 
Attachments
General Plan Land Use Map
Existing Zoning Map
Rezoning Ordinance
County Planning Commission Resolution No. 6-2011
Conditions of Approval
Staff Report
CEQA Negative Declaration
Agency and Public Comments
Aerial Photograph
Notification Materials
 
SD. 7   CONSIDER accepting actuarial valuation of future annual costs of negotiated and proposed changes to Other Post-Employment Benefits as provided by Buck Consultants in letter of February 9, 2011. (Lisa Driscoll, County Administrator's Office)
 
Attachments
Gov Section 7507 Report
 
SD. 8   CONSIDER approving the 2011 State Legislative Platform and the recommendations with regard to the on-going operations of the Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency, as recommended by the Legislation Committee.  (Supervisor Mitchoff)
 
Attachments
Attachment A--Recommended 2011 State Legislative Platform
Attachment B--Redevelopment Agency Program/Project Status
Attachment C--Redevelopment Revenue Information
 

DELIBERATION ITEMS

 
D. 1   CONSIDER accepting report regarding the mid-year status of the 2010/11 County Budget.  (David Twa, County Administrator)
 
Attachments
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
 
        D. 2   CONSIDER reports of Board members.
 

Closed Session
 
Adjourn in memory of
Kathy Radke
 
CONSENT ITEMS
 
Road and Transportation
 
C. 1   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor's Office to issue a warrant in the amount of $12,000 to Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Pavement Technical Assistance Program matching funds, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide.  (100% Local Road Funds)
 
C. 2   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the grant of access rights to Erica M. Stafford to Vasco Road for driveway purposes pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 960, and AUTHORIZE the execution of related documents by the Chair, Board of Supervisors, and the Public Works Director, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Brentwood area. (No fiscal impact)
 
Attachments
Grant of Access Rights Agreement
Grant of Access Rights
 
Special Districts & County Airports


 
C. 3   AUTHORIZE the Public Works director, or designee, to advertise the Buchanan Field Airport Security Upgrades project, including new vehicular and pedestrian gates and fencing to improve access control to the airport, Concord area. (100% Federal Aviation Administration airport Improvement Program Grant No. 3-06-0050-12 funds)
 
Attachments
CEQA Exemption
 
C. 4   ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/56 approving the application for grant funds from the Flood Corridor Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) and the Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 1E), as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Brentwood and Martinez areas. (90% California Department of Water Resources Proposition 84 and Proposition 1E Funds and 10% Flood Control District Funds)
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2011/56
 
Claims, Collections & Litigation

 
C. 5   DENY claims filed by Sosnowski & Associates, Inc.; Veronica Morgan-Moore; Juliet Lederle; Brenda J. Wilson and Bennie Wilson; Alan Dadafarin and Farran Dadafarin; Ambrocio Arellano, Jr.; Ana Campos; and Rosanna Archimede.
 
C. 6   RECEIVE report on settlements of litigation during the period of October 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010, as recommended by the County Counsel.
 
Statutory Actions

 
C. 7   ACCEPT Board member meeting reports for January 2011.
 
Attachments
Gioia - January 2011
Uilkema - January 2011
Piepho - January 2011
Mitchoff - January 2011
Glover - January 2011
 
Honors & Proclamations

 
C. 8   ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/60 honoring Grant Stubblefield as the Moraga Business Person of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2011/60
 
C. 9   ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/40 recognizing Doctor Patricia Stroh for her years of services to the Community Services Bureau, Employment and Human Services Department, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.  (See PR.1)
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2011/40
 
C.10   ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/57 honoring Barbara Center, RN, for her years of service to Emergency Medical Services and Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Health Services Director.
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2011/57
 
C.11   ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/61 honoring the 30th Anniversary of the California State University, East Bay Concord Campus, as recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2011/61
 
Ordinances

 
C.12   INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2011-01, which dissolves the Advisory Housing Commission for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, WAIVE reading, and FIX March 1, 2011 for adoption, as recommended by the County Administrator.
 
Attachments
Ordinance Dissolving Advisory Housing Commission
 
Appointments & Resignations

 
C.13   REAPPOINT Daniel Pellegrini to the District II seat on the Fish and Wildlife Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Uilkema.
 
C.14   Appoint Kim Zvik to the Alternate 1 Seat on the Kensington Municipal Advisory Committee (KMAC), as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
 
C.15   REAPPOINT Brian Amador, Lynette Busby, and Larry McEwen to seats 4, 5, and 7 respectively, on the Contra Costa Centre Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
 
C.16   APPROVE new medical staff members, requests for additional privileges, primary department changes, membership extensions, advancements to permanent staff, biennial reappointments, renewal of privileges, and resignations, as recommended by the Medical Executive Committee at their January 24, 2011 Meeting, and by the Health Services Director.
 
Attachments
G:\C&G DIRECTORY\NON CONTRACTS\BO Jan. page 1.doc
G:\C&G DIRECTORY\NON CONTRACTS\Attachment 1.doc
 
C.17   REAPPOINT Robert Mason to the District III Owner seat on the Contra Costa Mobile Home Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Piepho.
 
Intergovernmental Relations

 
C.18   APPROVE an amendment to the 2011 Federal Legislative Platform to include a policy position in support of legislation that would modify the Internal Revenue Code and corresponding regulations to permit public employees to make an irrevocable election between their current pension formula and a less rich pension formula, as recommended by the Legislation Committee.
 
Attachments
2011 Federal Legislative Platform - FINAL
 
Personnel Actions

 
C.19   APPROVE the appointment of Barbara Flynn to the position of County Librarian, Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to reimburse the new County Librarian for reasonable moving expenses incurred in relocating to the Bay Area from the San Diego area in a total amount not to exceed $5,000, as recommended by the Human Resources Director.
 
C.20   ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20898 to cancel one Treasurer's Accounting Officer (represented) position and add one Tax Compliance Officer (represented) position, in the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.  (Cost savings)
 
Attachments
P300 #20898 Add and Cancel
 
C.21   ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20899 to add two Social Worker (represented) positions in the Employment and Human Services Department -In-Home Supportive Services. (85% State/Federal, 15% County)
 
Attachments
P-300 #20899
 
C.22   CORRECT action taken January 18, Item C.17, on Personnel Adjustment Resolution No. 20880, to increase the hours of three permanent part-time Exempt Medical Staff Physicians (represented) positions; increase one permanent part-time Exempt Medical Staff Dentist (represented) position in the Health Services Department to reflect the correct positions numbers. (100 % Federally Qualified Health Center revenue)

 
Attachments
AIR 7009 P300 20880A
Addendum to P-300 #20880
 
C.23   ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of report of suspension of competition and direct appointment in the Health Services Department to facilitate the return to work of a County employee through the County Rehabilitation Program, as provided for in the Personnel Management Regulations, Section 502, as part of the County Disability Program, as recommended by the Assistant County Administrator - Director of Human Resources. (Budgeted)
 
Attachments
AK9 Voc.Rehab Agreement
 
Grants & Contracts
 
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:

 
C.24   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to increase the reimbursement to the County by $263,377 to a new reimbursement limit of $795,905, for the placing and servicing of additional traps for exotic pest detection.  (No County match)
 
C.25   ADOPT a Substantial Amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program FY 2010/11 Annual Action Plan; AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute Neighborhood Stabilization Program Agreements; and FIND that the Action Plan Substantial Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.  (no fiscal impact to general fund)
 
Attachments
NSP3 Application
NSP3 County map of areas with a NSP3 score of 17 or greater
NSP3 Tier 1 - Antioch Tabora
NSP3 Tier 1 Concord Monument
NSP3 Tier 1 Pittsburg Los Medanos
NSP3 Tier 1 Pittsburg West 10th, Siena
NSP3 Tier 2 and Tier 3 Bay Point Bella Monte
NSP3 Tier 2 and Tier 3 Bay Point Shore Acres
NSP3 Tier 2 North Richmond City and County
NSP3 Tier 2 and Tier 3 San Pablo Old Town
CEQA Notice of Exemption
 
C.26   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept a Grant Award from Kaiser Permanente, Community Benefit Diablo Area, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $40,000 for the Health benefit, Outreach, Prevention usage and Enrollment (HOPE) Project, for the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (No County match)
 
C.27   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute and transmit a funding application to the California Emergency Management Agency in an amount not to exceed $525,000, for the 2010 Comprehensive Drug Courts Implementation Program, for the period from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. (100% Federal ARRA funds, no County match required)
 
C.28   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Public Health, Tuberculosis Control Branch, effective December 1, 2010, to increase the amount payable to the County by $23,967 to a new payment limit of $353,850, for continuation of the Tuberculosis Control Program, with no change in the original term of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (No County match)
 
C.29   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit a joint application with SHELTER, Inc along with all the required certifications and assurances to the Department of Veteran Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program to pay the County in an amount up to $1,000,000, to provide supportive services to low-income veteran families that are homeless and looking for housing or those at-risk of homelessness, through fiscal years 2011-2012. (No County match required)
 
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services:

 
C.30   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with LSA Associates, Inc. effective February 1, 2011, to increase the payment limit by $75,000 from $400,000 to a new payment limit of $475,000, with no change to the contract term, to continue to provide environmental services, Countywide. (48% Flood Control & Water Conservation District Funds, 48% Local Road Funds, 4% Airport Project Funds)
 
Attachments
LSA (On Call) Contract
 
C.31   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $188,814 with Floortec Commercial Floor Covering Solutions as part of the remodel of 2530 Arnold Drive, Martinez for the Sheriff-Coroner's Office, Forensic Division. (100% General Fund)
 
Attachments
FloorTec Invoice
 
C.32   AMEND Board action of September 28, 2010 (Item C.55), which approved and authorized the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, a purchase order with Sirius Computer Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $751,000 for purchase and replacement of mainframe components, to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a third party lease agreement with PNC Equipment Financing, Inc., for the period March 1, 2011 through September 1, 2015, increase the lease purchase amount by $48,000 to an amount not to exceed $799,000, as recommended by the Deputy General Services Director. (100% Department of Information Technology User fees)
 
Attachments
PO PNC
PNC Lease Purchase Schedule
C.55 Sept 28 2010
 
C.33   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Keven J. Ormiston, in an amount not to exceed $140,000 to provide Accela Automation, GIS Database and Application Support for the period of April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. (100% Department User fees)
 
C.34   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a purchase order with S&C Fuels in the amount of $1,100,000 for the purchase of bulk diesel and unleaded fuels. (budgeted, charged back to user departments)
 
C.35   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a purchase order with Ramos Petroleum in the amount of $250,000 for the purchase of bulk diesel and unleaded fuels. (budgeted, charged back to user departments)
 
C.36   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with Oakgrove School, Inc., dba Waterfall Canyon Academy, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $154,760, to provide residential treatment services for county-referred youth for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, with a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2011, in an amount not to exceed $78,016. (100% County)
 
C.37   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ACS Consultant Company, Inc. (dba ACS Healthcare Solutions), including modified indemnification language, effective March 1, 2011, to extend the term from September 30, 2011 through June 30, 2013 and increase the payment limit by $6,250,000 to a new payment limit of $6,500,000 to provide additional consultation and technical support for the Department’s Health Services Information System.  (100% American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and Mental Health Services Act)
 
C.38   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute an agreement with the City of Walnut Creek Lesher Center for the Arts, including modified indemnification language changes, in an amount not to exceed $5,162 effective June 16, 2011, to provide a venue for the 2011 Summer Reading Festival. (budgeted)
 
C.39   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Greater Richmond Inter-Faith Program, effective January 1, 2011, to increase the payment limit by $100,000, to a new payment limit of $187,000 to provide additional consultation and technical assistance with regard to the Department’s clinic services school-based health centers program, and extend the term from February 28, 2011 through August 31, 2011. (100% Federally Qualified Health Centers and US Department of Health and Human Services Teenage Pregnancy Prevention grant)
 
C.40   AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services Department to renew a 2-year Blanket Purchase Order effective February 1, 2011 with Pharmedium Services LLC, in the amount of $150,000, for purchase of pain management/ pre-mix medications at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
 
C.41   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with V. Arek Keledjian, M.D., effective May 1, 2010 to modify the payment provisions with no change in the original payment limit of $115,200 and no change in the original term of June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
 
C.42   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Mount Diablo Unified School District to pay the County an amount not to exceed $983,111 to provide professional school-based mental health services, crisis intervention, and day treatment services for certain special education and regular students for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (No County match)
 
C.43   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Thomson Reuters (Healthcare), Inc., effective February 1, 2011, including modified indemnification language, to increase the payment limit by $38,000, to a new payment limit of $74,000, to provide additional compliance audit services, with no change in the original term of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012. (100% Member Premiums)
 
C.44   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with Charis Youth Center in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to provide a day treatment program for seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, with a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (49% Federal FFP Medi-Cal, 28% State Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment, 20% County, 3% Mental Health Realignment.)
 
Other Actions
 
C.45   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the transfer of funds from the Contra Costa County Water Agency to the Port of Stockton, in an amount not to exceed $84,380, representing a reimbursement from the U.S. Corps of Engineers of local share of costs from prior year(s) related to the San Francisco-Stockton Ship Channel Deepening Project. (no fiscal impact)
 
C.46   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a purchase order with Golden Gate Petroleum in the amount of $250,000 for the purchase of bulk diesel and unleaded fuels. (budgeted, charged back to user departments)
 
C.47   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to seek reimbursement from California Department of Education, in an amount not to exceed $3,000, to maintain Child Days of Enrollment during four days of emergency site closures at Richmond College Prep Preschool and First Baptist Head Start.   (100% State funding)
 
C.48   DECLARE as surplus and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to dispose of vehicles no longer needed for public use as recommended by the Deputy Director of General Services. (No fiscal impact)
 
Attachments
Surplus Attachment
 
C.49   APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to issue Request for Proposal #1122 for Promoting Safe and Stable Families services in an amount not to exceed $490,000 for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (100% Federal)
 
C.50   REFER to the Family and Human Services Committee a review of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps) and the SNAP California Restaurant Meals Program as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
 
C.51   ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/59 authorizing the issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds in the amount of $12.5 million, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director, Concord.  (No impact to the County General Fund)
 
Attachments
Resolution No. 2011/59
 
C.52   ACCEPT the Workforce Development Board's recommendation to eliminate the mandated partner seat for Job Corps on the Workforce Development Board, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department.
 
Attachments
Staff Report
Board Minutes
 
C.53   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.
 
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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  March 14, 2011
 Room 101
11:00 a.m.
Finance Committee     See above
Internal Operations Committee  February 28, 2011
 Room 101
9:30 a.m.
Legislation Committee  March 21, 2011
 Room 101
11:00 a.m.
Public Protection Committee  March 7, 2011
 Room 101
11:00 a.m.
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee  February 28, 2011 - Special
 Room 101
2:30 p.m.

 

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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
ARRA  American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
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
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
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
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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