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LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

  March 13, 2017
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez

 
Supervisor Diane Burgis, 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).
  Mariana Moore expressed appreciation to staff and the Committee for the partnership, for integration of the community voice, and for continuing a good relationship with the Ensuring Opportunity Campaign.
             
3. APPROVE the Record of Action for the February 13, 2017 meeting with any necessary corrections.
  The Committee accepted the Report with no corrections.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Draft Record of Action
 
             
4. CONSIDER finding that an "Oppose" position on the American Health Care Act is consistent with the Board of Supervisors' adopted 2017 Federal Platform and direct staff to send advocacy letters, as needed.
  The Committee directed staff to prepare advocacy letters, finding the "oppose" position consistent with the adopted 2017 Federal Platform.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A
  Attachment B
 
             
5.
  This item, AB 71, was continued to a future agenda.
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: Bill Text AB 71
 
             
6. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Support" on AB 210 (Santiago):  Homeless Multidisciplinary Personnel Team, as recommended by Lavonna Martin, Director of Health, Housing and Homeless Services.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend a position of "Support' to the Board of Supervisors, directing staff to add it to the Consent agenda.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: AB 210 Fact Sheet
  Attachment C: Bill Text AB 210
  Attachment B: Sample Letter
 
             
7. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a "Support" position on AB 211 (Bigelow):   State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fees. 
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend a position of "Support' to the Board of Supervisors, directing staff to add it to the Consent agenda.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  AB 211 Fact Sheet
  Attachment B: AB 211 Bill Text
 
             
8. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Support" on AB 236 (Maienschein):  CalWORKs Housing Assistance,  as recommended by staff of EHSD.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend a position of "Support' to the Board of Supervisors, directing staff to add it to the Consent agenda.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: Bill Text AB 236
 
             
9. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Support" on AB 435 (Thurmond):  Child Care Subsidy Plans: County of Contra Costa.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend a position of "Support' to the Board of Supervisors, directing staff to add it to the Consent agenda.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: AB 435 Draft Fact Sheet
  Attachment B: AB 435 Bill Text
 
             
10. DIRECT staff to continue to monitor the bill.  DIRECT staff to work with the state advocate, Cathy Christian, to request a meeting with Assembly Member Frazier to discuss the bills in more detail.
  The Committee directed staff to continue to watch for additional information related AB 898 and AB 899.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: AB 898 Bill Text
  Attachment B: AB 899 Bill Text
 
             
11. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Support" on SB 222 (Hernandez):  Access to Medi-Cal for Former Inmates, as recommended by staff of EHSD and the Office of Reentry and Justice.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend a position of "Support' to the Board of Supervisors, directing staff to add it to the Consent agenda.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment B: SB 222 Bill Text
  Attachment A: SB 222 Fact Sheet
 
             
12. DISCUSS the attached letter to the State regarding school siting practices, REVISE as appropriate, and CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors that staff be AUTHORIZED to send the attached letter on behalf of the County.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend  to the Board that staff be authorized to send the letter.
 
AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  DRAFT Letter: CC County to CA CDE Re Title 5
  CC County: Title 5 Mark Up
 
             
13. REVIEW the Master List of State Bills of Interest to Contra Costa County and provide direction to staff, as needed.
  The Committee reviewed the Master List of Bills and directed staff to add bills requested by attendees;  SB 8, AB 154, and AB 60.
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: Master List of Bills
 
             
14. The next meeting is currently scheduled for April 10, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., room 101, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
             
15. Adjourn

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lara.delaney@cao.cccounty.us

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