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LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION
  March 14, 2016
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez

 

Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee
             
1. Introductions
             
2. Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
  The Committee accepted public comment.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
             
3. APPROVE the Record of Action from the Feb. 8, 2016 meeting with any necessary corrections.
  The Committee accepted the Record as presented.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Record of Action: Feb. 8, 2016
 
             
4. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of support on the Medi-Cal Funding and Accountability Act, as recommended by Dr. William Walker. 
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend a position of Support on the Act and requested that it be scheduled as a Discussion item to foster education on the issue.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Hospital Council Letter
  Endorsement Form
  Fact Sheet
  Coalition List
 
             
5. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Oppose" on AB 1707 (Linder), as introduced: Public Records: Response to Request, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board Jami Napier.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend adopting an Oppose position on AB 1707 to the Board of Supervisors.  The Committee recommended this be placed on the Consent calendar.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A - AB 1707 bill text
  Attachment B: CSAC Oppose
 
             
6. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Oppose" on SB 885 (Wolk), as introduced: Construction contracts: Indemnity, as recommended by Fire Chief Jeff Carman.
  The Committee requested additional information from staff and our lobbyist on this bill and took no further action.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A - SB 885 bill text
 
             
7. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors an amendment to the County's adopted Federal Platform to include support for funding the development of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as the County's top priority for federal funding needs.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to the County's adopted Federal Platform to the Board of Supervisors.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A - Adopted Federal Platform, redlined revision
 
             
8. CONSIDER the matter of federal earmark repurposing for transportation projects, and provide direction to staff as needed. 
  Supervisor Glover noted that he is following-up on this matter through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment B: CA Chart
  Attachment A: FHWA Guidance Memo
 
             
9. ACCEPT the FY 2014/15 AB 109 Annual Report for Contra Costa County and provide direction to staff, as needed.
  The Committee accepted the report and requested that it be posted on the County website.  
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A - FY 2014/15 AB 109 Annual Report
 
             
10. The next meeting is currently scheduled for April 11, 2016.
             
11. Adjourn

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Phone (925) 335-1097, Fax (925) 646-1353
lara.delaney@cao.cccounty.us

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