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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
CANDACE ANDERSEN, CHAIR, 2ND DISTRICT DIANE BURGIS, VICE CHAIR, 3RD DISTRICT JOHN GIOIA, 1ST DISTRICT KAREN MITCHOFF, 4TH DISTRICT FEDERAL D. GLOVER, 5TH DISTRICT DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900 PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA, MAY BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) MINUTES. A LUNCH BREAK MAY BE CALLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD CHAIR.
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of March 16, 2020, prevents public gatherings (Health Officer Order ). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order 29-20. Board meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32, and can be seen live online at www.contracosta.ca.gov. PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA MAY SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS TO publiccomment@cob.cccounty.us EITHER BEFORE OR DURING THE MEETING. All comments submitted before the conclusion of the meeting will be included in the record of the meeting. When feasible, the Clerk of the Board also will read the comments into the record at the meeting, subject to a two minute time limit per comment. The Board Chair may reduce or eliminate the amount of time allotted to read comments at the beginning of each item or public comment period depending on the number of comments and the business of the day. Your patience is appreciated. A lunch break or closed session may be called at the discretion of the Board Chair. Staff reports related to open session items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
ANNOTATED AGENDA & MINUTES March 24, 2020

9:30 A.M. Convene, call to order and opening ceremonies.

Present:	John Gioia, District I Supervisor; Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor; Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor; Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor; Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Staff Present:	David Twa, County Administrator
	Mary Ann Mason, Chief Assistant County Counsel

CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.2 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 the Consent Calendar today will be continued to the next Board of Supervisors meeting.

Consent items adopted as presented.

AYE:	District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover

Public Comment (2 minutes)

D.2 UPDATE on COVID-19 and Guidelines for Board of Supervisors and Commission Meetings consistent with the new social distancing guidelines. (Anna M. Roth, Director of Health Services)

Public Comments: Joshua Anijar, Contra Costa Labor Council; Vickey Dominguez, Health Services Department; Molly Armstrong, resident of Contra Costa; Henrissa Bassey, Anna Benvenue, Director of Immigration Legal Service, Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay; Catrina Beverly, SEIU l021; Andrea Crider, Bay Area Legal Aid; Oliver Davidson, resident of Contra Costa; Vickey Davidson, Health Services; Ye Do, SEIU 1021; Vickey Dominguez, Health Services; Sandra Figuera, Employment and Human Services (EHSD); Marie Gandara, EHSD; Dan Geiger, Human Services Alliance of Contra Costa; Sue Guest, President, Local 21; Robin Hargrave, Health Services; Rosalinda Hernandez, EHSD; Hassam Jawaid, resident of Contra Costa; Jess Jollett, Lift Up Contra Costa; Bob Lane, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy (FAME); Kristi Laughlin, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy; Lorraine Lindell, EHSD; Sonya Z. Mehta, resident of Contra Costa; Sean Murphy, resident of Contra Costa; Dick Offerman, resident of Pleasant Hill; Linda Olvera, Freedom For Immigrants; Ken Paff, resident of Richmond; Mike Parker, resident of Richmond; Ashley Payne, SEIU 1021; Leigh Pierson-Brown, Health Services; Albert Ponce, resident of Contra Costa; Sally Reader, Health Services; Vickey Dominguez, SEIU 1021; Diane Ridgley, EHSD; Dan Russell, University of California; Ali Saidi, President, Contra Costa County Defenders Association; Sean Stalbaum, IFPTE Local 21; Will Shattuc; Ken Sheppard, EHSD; Taylor Sims, Lift Up Contra Costa; Mark Smith; Evette N. Thomas, EHSD; Uche Uzegbu-McGhee, EHSD; Hao Vaqui, EHSD; Sandra Wall, EHSD; J&J. (Written commentary attached)

Ms. Roth reported that as March 23, 2020 there were 71 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, one related death, 12 hospitalized, and 12 hospitalized persons awaiting test results.

Chris Farnitano, Public Health Officer, noted that the number of confirmed cases is expected to rise as testing is rolled out and testing becomes available through private labs. Several private labs are offering tests through their healthcare providers, and the county is working to acquire additional data on the testing. At this time, the total number of tests given and number of negative tests is not being reported. A health order will be issued today that will mandate that these private labs report all tests through the standard electronic testing mechanisms to both the state and local authorities, to better understand testing capacity and ascertain the rate of positive tests.   The labs are testing those with symptoms. The County is not recommending testing those without symptoms at this time. The County will participate in a joint press release in cooperation with all the Bay Area counties, as it works on lab reporting requirements.

The County’s Public Health lab has performed over 450 tests to date. Results of the tests are arriving within a day. Some private labs can achieve this time frame and some cannot. Testing criteria is being loosened in line with the capacity to process them, and the County would like to increase the level of testing.

While essential work still continues, Dr. Farnitano stressed the importance for those at high risk to stay home. He noted it is important to physical and mental health to go outside and exercise, while being vigilant in maintaining social distance of six feet or more between persons.

Dr. Farnitano stressed the importance of following the health orders as the healthcare staff prepare for an expected surge in cases. Staff is exploring additional locations for care of the ill, requesting and receiving supplies for the state and federal government. He expects that more gloves, masks, gowns (personal protective equipment or ppe) will be needed, and starting today, will be asking for donations from the public. Details can be found at the website CCCGOV.org/coronavirus.   PPE is being prioritized for healthcare providers and first responders.

The County is setting up a mobile staff hospital with federal resources, and looking at a facility as a lower level care facility; every possible solution to expand care capacity is being examined. Several clinics have set up drive-through testing capability. The data from cases in New York City will be tracked carefully in addition to our own, to ascertain the effectiveness of the shelter in place on preventing the spread of the disease.

Ms. Roth provided a brief summary of some of the work being performed in the health department and county. Staff are observing social distancing guidelines. The County’s Emergency Operations Center is open and assisting with virtualizing functions. Staff is delivering healthcare, running lab tests, investigating cases, answering the call lines, ensuring restaurants are in compliance by operating as take out establishments, and coordinating with community organizations. Health services is partnering with the Sheriff to meet the needs of the incarcerated, and the Housing and Homeless Director to serve the unhoused. Employment and Human Services is providing outreach to the community to how to get food and manage finances.   The County has a one-stop website cchealth.org and has opened a coronavirus hotline (Monday – Friday 1-844-729-8410). Those feeling anxious are encouraged to call 211 for someone to talk to.
Supervisor Gioia noted that there is a stay on all eviction orders. The Sheriff has stopped serving eviction orders in all 19 cities and the unincorporated area until May 31^st.
Supervisor Burgis noted that as the science and data changes, orders may be modified.
David Twa, County Administrator, said the County has expedited the purchasing process to acquire critical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers and first responders. The County has purchased laptops and virtual private network (VPN) devices to allow as many employees as possible to work from home or a remote location; procured some hotel rooms for off-duty healthcare workers and first responders to rest in isolation and prevent exposure of family members to COVID-19; and provides pay and benefits to all employees through April 6, 2020.

The Families First Act passed by Congress provides 80 hours of sick leave to most employees to address the illness, to use for sick leave and for child care due to school or daycare closures.

The County met with labor leadership via conference call on March 24^th for an informational session to address issues and concerns, and will continue to have daily contact with them. Additional meetings will be scheduled as plans are developed. The first priority is to provide personal protective equipment to the employees on the front line, and then to work toward getting essential personnel back to work to continuing serving the public.

Supervisor Gioia requested that Dr. Farnitano continue to keep in touch with the school district superintendents and continue providing guidance. Public Health has been in touch with the superintendents and having regular calls with Officer of Education in each of the counties and jurisdictions for a consensus across the board and is working on providing them with written policy guidelines. Many documents have been placed on the cchealth.org website for easy access by schools, farmers markets, child care facilities, senior facilities, and others on how to operate safely. More documents will be added.

There will be an update on to the Board on March 31, 2020 on how agencies are meeting needs, particulary in regard to to property tax collection activities, Employment and Human Services and Public Health activities, and if feasible discussion with Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey.

AYE:	District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover

Attachments:

public comments

D.3 PRESENTATION on homeless issues in Contra Costa County. (Lavonna Martin, Director of Health, Housing and Homeless Services)

AYE:	District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover

D.4 PRESENTATION on Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and Children/Youth. (Suzanne Tavano and Jaspreet Benepal, Health Services)

Public Comments: Douglas Dunn, Mental Health Commission, District 3; John Geluardi; d Leslie May, Co-Chair, Mental Health Commission; Kathleen McLaughlin, former MHC Co-Chair and Child Advocate; Teresa Pasquini, Behavioral Healthcare Partnership of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, former Mental Health Commissioner; Lauren Rettagliata; Barbara Serwin, Chair, Mental Health Commission. (Written commentary attached)
The report for today’s presentation was prepared for the scheduled Board Retreat and shared with the Mental Health Commission. Going forward, it will be shared with the wider community to obtain feedback from the public.
Detailed information is provided in the attached report.

Attachments:

public comments

PES Remodel Report

Board Members Comments.

Supervisor Gioia requested assurance that the board meeting is in compliance with the Brown Act. Assistant County Counsel Mary Ann Mason provided information to demonstrate full compliance:
The Governor of California in his Executive Order expressly waived the requirement that there be physical access to the board chambers and that the public be able to come into the chambers to talk to the Board;
The Board has provided access electronically to the meeting – it is being live streamed on the internet and appears on many television stations, which is noted on the agenda the appropriate time in advance. The agenda will continue to be published on the County webpage;
The Board has provided an email address to receive public commentary, said address published on the agenda; the reading of commentary into the record remains at the discretion of the Chair.

CONSENT ITEMS

C.1 RATIFY the order of the County Administrator closing all County libraries until further notice, effective March 16, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and preserve critical health care capacity across the region.

AYE:	District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover

C.2 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/110 to revise Section IV.40. of Management Benefits Resolution No. 2019/507, making certain health services classes eligible for On-Call Duty and Call Back Time, as recommended by the Director of Health Services.

AYE:	District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover

Attachments:

Resolution 2020/110

signed Resolution 2020/110

ADJOURN

Adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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STANDING COMMITTEES

The Airport Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Diane Burgis) meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at the Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.

The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Candace Andersen) meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Finance Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the first Monday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Diane Burgis) meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Diane Burgis) meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Federal D. Glover) meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Sustainability Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the fourth Monday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.

PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA, MAY BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) MINUTES

A LUNCH BREAK MAY BE CALLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD CHAIR

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
DSRIP Delivery System Reform Incentive Program
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
PEPRA Public Employees Pension Reform Act
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