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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, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229

JOHN GIOIA, CHAIR, 1ST DISTRICT
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, VICE CHAIR, 5TH DISTRICT
CANDACE ANDERSEN, 2ND DISTRICT
DIANE BURGIS, 3RD DISTRICT
KEN CARLSON, 4TH DISTRICT

MONICA NINO, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 655-2075

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AGENDA
May 16, 2023


9:00 A.M. Convene, call to order and opening ceremonies. Closed Session A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6) 1. Agency Negotiators: Monica Nino. Employee Organizations: Public Employees Union, Local 1; AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; California Nurses Assn.; SEIU Locals 1021 and 2015; District Attorney Investigators’ Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United Prof. Firefighters I.A.F.F., Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western Council of Engineers; United Chief Officers Assn.; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.; Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.; Prof. & Tech. Engineers IFPTE, Local 21; and Teamsters Local 856. 2. Agency Negotiators: Monica Nino. Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) In re Workers’ Compensation Claim of Mark Spaulding Inspirational Thought- "Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. Without stable shelter, it all falls apart." ~Matthew Desmond, Sociologist

CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.48 on the following agenda) – Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with the Discussion Items.

PRESENTATIONS (5 Minutes Each)

		PRESENTATION recognizing Ethan Logue for receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal. (Supervisor Andersen)

		PRESENTATION to celebrate the East Bay Municipal Utility District on their 100th anniversary. (Supervisor Gioia)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

	D.1	CONSIDER accepting the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study, and direct staff to coordinate with corridor stakeholders to pursue funding opportunities for implementation, as recommended by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee. (Jamar Stamps, Department of Conservation and Development)

	D.2	ACCEPT the Aging & Adult Services Report as recommended by the Family & Human Services Committee. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director)

	D.3	CONSIDER creating a fiscal oversight body for Measure X sales tax as recommended by the Finance Committee, DISCUSS the role of the Measure X Community Advisory Board, and PROVIDE DIRECTION on the proposed oversight body and revisions to the MXCAB Bylaws. (Adam Nguyen, County Finance Director)

D. 4 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.

D. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)

D. 6 CONSIDER reports of Board members.

ADJOURN in memory of Orin Allen Probation Superintendent retiree and 1999 Humanitarian of the Year

CONSENT ITEMS

Road and Transportation

	C. 1	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/168 approving the annual county miles in the Total Maintained Mileage for County Roads Report, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (No fiscal impact)

Claims, Collections & Litigation

	C. 2	RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period January 5, 2023, through April 30, 2023.

	C. 3	DENY claims filed by Michelle Marie Araica, Kim Brown, Noureen D. Eric, Ricardo D. Hernandez-Pina, Alba Ruth Espinoza Ruiz & Jose Mata, John Muir M.C., Walnut Creek, Sushil Marwaha, James & Jennifer Spinello, and Monique Webb.

Statutory Actions

	C. 4	ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for April 2023.

Honors & Proclamations

	C. 5	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/176 proclaim May 2023 as Community Action Month, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.

	C. 6	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/143 recognizing Ethan Logue for being awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.

	C. 7	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/174 honoring Mary Ann McNett Mason on the occasion of her retirement after 35 years of distinguished service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by the County Counsel.

	C. 8	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/179 honoring the East Bay Municipal Utility District on their 100th anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.

	C. 9	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/180 recognizing May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.

	C. 10	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/181 recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Contra Costa Crisis Center, as recommended by Supervisors Andersen and Gioia.

Appointments & Resignations

	C. 11	ACCEPT the resignation of David Leimsieder, DECLARE a vacancy in the District IV Seat on the Family And Children's Trust Committee for a term ending September 30, 2023, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Carlson.

	C. 12	ESTABLISH an ad hoc committee of the Board of Supervisors titled the "Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad Hoc Committee" to address sea level adaptation and resilience composed of two County Supervisors with staff support by the Department of Conservation and Development and APPOINT Supervisor John Gioia as Chair, and Supervisor Diane Burgis as Vice-Chair of the committee, as recommended by Supervisors Gioia and Burgis. (100% Measure X-Climate Equity and Resilience Investment Allocation)

	C. 13	REAPPOINT Jerry Holcombe to Seat 5, John Phillips to Seat 9, and Jay Kwon to the Alternate to 4, 5 ,6 & 9 Seat on the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association Board of Trustees to new three year terms ending on June 30, 2026, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.

Personnel Actions

	C. 14	ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26148 to cancel one limited-term Elections Services Supervisor (represented) position in the Clerk-Recorder Department. (No budgetary impact)

Leases

	C. 15	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a lease with Pacific Clinics for approximately 2,098 square feet of space in the County-owned property located at 25 Allen Street, Martinez, in exchange for services to children and adolescents with behavioral health issues. (No fiscal impact)

Grants & Contracts

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:

	C. 16	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/146 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a revenue agreement amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development to accept additional funds in the amount of $39,848 with a new total payment limit $4,486,754 and no changes to contract term. (100% Federal)

	C. 17	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/175 approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Victim Compensation Board in an amount not to exceed $460,977 to fund Victim Witness Assistance Program Specialist positions for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. (100% State)

	C. 18	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/178 authorizing the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, accept Homekey program funding in an amount up to $16,000,000, and enter into any amendments as required by the State for funding, for the provision of supportive housing and support services to persons in Contra Costa County experiencing homelessness through June 30, 2026. (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. 19	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract renewal with Orantes, LLC dba Tiny Toes Preschool, in an amount not to exceed $384,064 to provide Childcare services, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (36% Federal, 64% State)

	C. 20	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment, with Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance, to increase the payment limit by $132,480 to a new payment limit of $1,015,473 for additional services to victims of interpersonal violence and their families, with no change to the term. (10% County General Fund, 90% Blue Shield Foundation Grant Fund)

	C. 21	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Richmond Elementary School in an amount not to exceed $408,672 to provide State Preschool services for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (100% State)

	C. 22	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region in an amount not to exceed $250,629 for the Senior Nutrition Infrastructure Grant Program for the period May 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (100% State)

	C. 23	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Paradise Adolescent Homes, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,192,436 to provide residential placement and supportive services for Contra Costa County dependent foster youth for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (30% County General Fund, 70% State)

	C. 24	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Coffey Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $220,000 to provide professional design, publication, distribution and technical assistance for Contra Costa Health Plan Member Services' Health Sense Newsletter for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)

	C. 25	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with West Contra Costa County Meals on Wheels in an amount not to exceed $357,934 for Older Americans Act Title IIIC-2 Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals Program for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (35% State, 65% Federal)

	C. 26	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 for the use of AUTION MAX AX-4030 analyzers and purchase of reagents and supplies for the clinical laboratory at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period from May 15, 2023, through May 14, 2028. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)

	C. 27	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to enter into a contract with employers participating in the Contra Costa Works Subsidized Employment Program not to exceed a cumulative payment limit of $857,533 to reimburse employers up to $21 per hour for those CalWORKs clients placed with employers during the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (100% Federal)

	C. 28	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute legal documents to provide a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS loan of $600,000 to Aspen Drive Housing, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, to rehabilitate the Aspen Court Apartments located at 121 Aspen Drive in the unincorporated community of Pacheco. (100% Federal funds)

	C. 29	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with UniHealth, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Corporation (dba UniHealth, LCSW, PC), in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide therapeutic behavioral health services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2025. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)

	C. 30	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk of the Board, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Granicus, Inc., extending the contract term through May 16, 2026, with no change to the payment limit of $825,816 for continued meeting and agenda management.

	C. 31	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Public Defender, a purchase order amendment with Thomson Reuters West, to increase the payment limit by $90,000 to a new payment limit of $335,196 for the purchase of a subscription to an online law library, including access to legal publications, updates and materials. (100% General Fund)

	C. 32	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lisa Wang, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $254,655 to provide outpatient psychiatric services for County patients in West County for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (100% Mental Health Realignment)

	C. 33	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee to execute, on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), a purchase order with Allsteel, in care of Sam Clar Office Furniture Inc. in an amount not to exceed $825,514 for the purchase, delivery, and installation of Sit-Stand stations as well as work surfaces, pedestals, office landscape partitioning and other office furniture for the department's office refresh project. (66% Federal, 34% State)

	C. 34	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to enter into a contract with employers participating in the Expanded Contra Costa WORKs Subsidized Employment Program not to exceed a cumulative payment limit of $960,666 to reimburse employers up to to up to $21 per hour for those CalWORKs clients placed with employers during the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (83% Federal, 17% State)

	C. 35	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $476,453 to provide residential placement services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (70% State, 30% County General Fund)

	C. 36	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with KinderCare Learning Centers LLC in an amount not to exceed $893,989 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services as well as State General Childcare program services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (61% State, 39% Federal)

	C. 37	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with The Alliance for Community Wellness (dba La Familia), in an amount not to exceed $304,209 to provide substance use disorder treatment services for adolescents needing outpatient services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (100% Contra Costa Probation)

	C. 38	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Bay Cities Produce, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, to provide fresh produce and related items for the County's adult detention facilities for the period May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024 (100% General Fund).

	C. 39	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to enter into a contract amendment with Ernst and Young, LLP, increasing the payment limit by $500,000, from $1,500,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for COVID-19 cost recovery consulting services for the period June 2, 2020 through June 30, 2024. (100% Federal)

	C. 40	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Aspiranet, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $2,330,000, to provide emergency shelter receiving center services for children taken into protective custody or transitioning through foster placements for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (70% State, 30% County General Fund)

	C. 41	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay stipends in an amount not to exceed $150 per Resource Family or birth parent for the successful completion of heritage training as approved by the Employment and Human Services Department for a total payment amount not to exceed $25,000 for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. (38% Federal, 44% State, 18% County)

Other Actions

	C. 42	ACCEPT the fiscal year 2022/23 3rd Quarter report on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to Contra Costa County, as recommended by the County Administrator. (No fiscal impact)

	C. 43	APPROVE amendments to the Contra Costa Children and Families Commission (First 5) Conflict of Interest Code, as recommended by County Counsel.

	C. 44	ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/169 to authorize City of Brentwood’s application to the Department of Water Resources for funding to implement the East Contra Costa Groundwater Sustainability Plan; and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay $7,330.39 to Ludorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers for preparation of the County’s and Water Agency’s comments on the State of California, Department of Water Resources Delta Conveyance Project draft environmental impact report. (100% Water Agency funds)

	C. 45	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute legal documents and take related actions to provide a HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) loan in the amount of $2,636,280 to Pinole Housing, L.P., a California limited partnership, for the construction of an affordable housing development known as Pinole Housing (formerly known as 811 San Pablo) located at 811 San Pablo Avenue in the City of Pinole. (100% Federal funds)

	C. 46	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to enter into a software license agreement with Citrix Systems, Inc. for a remote desktop application, for the period April 16, 2023 through April 15, 2026. (No fiscal impact)

	C. 47	APPROVE the amended Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations to address operational needs, as recommended by the Medical Executive Committee, the Joint Conference Committee, and Health Services Director.

	C. 48	APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a one-day use permit with the City of San Pablo for the use of Chattleton Lane, behind the San Pablo Library, for a community health, wellness and resource fair on June 10, 2023. (No fiscal impact)

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STANDING COMMITTEES

For more information please visit the Board of Supervisors Standing Committees page.

Airport Committee	June 14, 2023	4:00 p.m.
Equity Committee	May 15, 2023	10:30 a.m.
Family and Human Services Committee	May 22, 2023	10:30 a.m.
Finance Committee	June 5, 2023	8:30 a.m.
Internal Operations Committee	June 12, 2023	11:00 a.m.
Legislation Committee	June 12, 2023	1:00 p.m.
Los Medanos Healthcare Operations Committee	June 5, 2023	1:00 p.m.
Public Protection Committee	June 5, 2023	10:30 a.m.
Sustainability Committee	June 29, 2023 Special Meeting	10:30 a.m.
Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee	June 12, 2023	9:30 a.m.

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