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Chair Candace Anderson said the platform will be available immediately; attendees in the chambers can scan a QR code and online participants can use a Wordly icon in the Zoom interface to receive live translations. Staff said Wordly supports more than 25 languages and will translate non‑English public‑comment remarks into English for display on the chambers'large screens and the screens at the board's dais.

The board framed the change as an access and inclusion measure aimed at allowing residents to follow meetings in their preferred language. No policy or budget motion was required for the demonstration; staff will operate the platform during meetings going forward, and board members thanked the clerk of the board, Jamie, for implementing the service.

The announcement preceded the day's pledge and the start of scheduled business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Contra Costa - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS on 2025-09-09 9:00 AM","oneSentenceSummary","Contra Costa County will begin using Wordly, a real‑time translation platform, at Board of Supervisors meetings to provide live translations in more than 25 languages via QR code and Zoom integration.","taxTitle","Contra Costa County, California","taxId",3335,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6474703,"Board recognizes Recovery Month, Emergency Preparedness Month and Workforce Development Month for September",1327,2193000,3520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b&start=2193&end=3520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b/thumbnail_2193000.jpg","/articles/6474703/Contra-Costa-County/California/Board-recognizes-Recovery-Month-Emergency-Preparedness-Month-and-Workforce-Development-Month-for-September","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474703-963458cc4ca6d445bb97ec22d0e511b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804042&Signature=Ul0OmsUddWqjHa1U-V3ahnH3iDP9f4GSPQJa5EO67USBb7KAuitTzOLRRSzwJtLeJCjj-c2GtYR8MN35e00LaIUlH8ZqLllmX2quHNm2DvDc~djb3tZb13BFvLN6dTgbsZ9wJ-fpq9WiMbkpJHhi74ATprv5I5D5xDQrnewsLxqGYGhfW7PMmW5ZMpArzzvfq4EFI1PCPp5nmTqiu236KOVscm563Q5zVvZ2uBHuhAUQISmbSO91dSeKm-PuNtt9Y93NFGOaj4tXsdrVBxqTcXRDRehJ~7wPz2313Fgfe2XK-5cvEUyRJDvxxCPZhETxWIpWzlsoBKpklMNgr1lgxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On Sept. 9 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors issued proclamations recognizing three September observances: National Recovery Month, National Emergency Preparedness Month and Workforce Development Month.

For National Recovery Month the board heard from Tom Aswad, founder and president of Support for Recovery, and from Jennifer Tuipilotu of the County's Office for Peer and Family Empowerment. Victoria Fairchild, a peer counselor and Spirit program graduate, shared personal remarks about recovery from substance use, mental health challenges, homelessness and justice involvement. Presenters and supervisors emphasized recovery as a community effort, the role of volunteers, and the county's integration of substance use and mental health planning.

The Board also recognized National Emergency Preparedness Month. Rick Kovar, Contra Costa's Office of Emergency Services manager, outlined local risks — wildfires, earthquakes and floods — and encouraged residents to sign up for CWS alerts, assemble emergency go bags and participate in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings. Kovar cited FEMA's National Risk Index ranking that places Contra Costa among the nation's higher‑risk counties and urged personal preparedness and neighborhood coordination.

Finally the Board proclaimed Workforce Development Month. Tamia Brown, executive director of the Workforce Development Board, and her staff highlighted the board's efforts to connect residents to employers, noted the Workforce Development Board's regional role, and cited metrics from fiscal year 2024 showing services to thousands of jobseekers and businesses. Supervisors praised programs that train young people and retrain workers for emerging green jobs.

All three proclamations were presented as recognitions; no formal policy or funding actions were taken on the items. Board members used the presentations to underscore ongoing county efforts in behavioral health, emergency preparedness and job training and to invite community participation in the related programs.","Contra Costa County supervisors declared September 2025 as National Recovery Month, National Emergency Preparedness Month and Workforce Development Month and heard presentations from recovery, emergency management and workforce leaders.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":41,"_42":89,"_44":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6474708,"County pulls consent item after federal funding cut for CalFresh healthy living nutrition program",1975000,2111000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b&start=1975&end=2111","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b/thumbnail_1975000.jpg","/articles/6474708/Contra-Costa-County/California/County-pulls-consent-item-after-federal-funding-cut-for-CalFresh-healthy-living-nutrition-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474708-dd80c8f711631b0d15f5b6995fec6ed9/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804042&Signature=Cet2iiDH9a7AYoeGRCNUeDOMBi8kPDgfPRSkV2otWXTfiVwLNrWV0yETluW9ELJ9lVgbiD8HHqtorMW1cX0YwmmK2-njqRilqpt6CGGssMz5CXaB67EY0Ezrj5BtQnzgK7NXw2TwhkLLjCgUlITe9blguefhEr4fT8nwMl~zs9APqTRUVYrFJBtUSeoY4JcxQqHpj9W7kr967CuTjM~3GmfjRTCSdYh8i61EDdwuC9hg2XHUX9FNVnOKf-r-JecCDjDsWDa5LHwMqSgYWW30ijaTi2EGtXdyUAiIIeYUaZ1VIBHnvL6bbtoBQkEhCM9-OFTwUdQLjPDIY7NAW8rhbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Contra Costa County staff told the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 that item C42, a consent calendar entry tied to federal funding for nutrition services, would be pulled permanently because the federal funds it depended on were eliminated.

Teri Anderson, the county administrator, informed the board that federal funding of $276,947 for Meals on Wheels and the CalFresh Healthy Living/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) evidence‑based nutrition education and obesity prevention program had been eliminated, and therefore item C42 would not return. A separate consent item — C132 — was scheduled to return on Sept. 16, staff said. County counsel also noted a correction to item C134'the adoption date should be set for Sept. 16.

The remainder of the consent calendar moved forward. The board approved the consent agenda (with C42 removed and C132 continued) by voice vote; the clerk reported a 4–0 vote in favor with one supervisor absent.

The county did not present an alternative local funding source during the meeting; staff described the action as a funding elimination rather than a program cancellation by the county. The transcript did not specify whether service providers will continue to operate under a different funding arrangement or whether program services will be curtailed.

County staff will return to the board with any further updates related to the affected consent items as required by county procedures.","The Board removed item C42 from the consent calendar after county staff said federal funding of $276,947 for a CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition assistance and Meals on Wheels program was eliminated.",{"_32":98,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":99,"_40":100,"_42":101,"_44":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6474713,"Board continues hearing on Buchanan Field and Byron airport rate increases to Oct. 7",95,3122000,3217000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b&start=3122&end=3217","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b/thumbnail_3122000.jpg","/articles/6474713/Contra-Costa-County/California/Board-continues-hearing-on-Buchanan-Field-and-Byron-airport-rate-increases-to-Oct-7","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474713-770949b591b9a94af8ff194f5ad26c27/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804042&Signature=Itl0nzRzaYLothC4O4fFZVUFrP5XawenvWEGOicrHej5R3iREI8pm~GWo8GZsJDKnnpOgtWUyJLCaZanuzEkjwa3HE3dsRjvuj40DzzgD169Q73-WHxOcWgx-dVAr0KeronNv2KDVZ9ZoSKMqARSw6dKzWF46TofNUSqNwOGhAPhuewlXyojHTITpecxQ6p-bX2lH3-kSgQLhOzITsrlLlnGQq3K9a2VrOtn9P74-haTB6mjOjQFi0rvMiN8CJO8EkZU-SDzOgMz2ifLjOYphAM0-nhFcvHB98qQB2tAfR-s~HYHGNSGsTZDOJnQH~zMoU4AXqpYmtCNkp~ISIgkSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors continued a public hearing on proposed rate and charge changes at Buchanan Field and Byron Airports to Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

Greg Baer, the county's airports director, asked the board to continue the item after staff discovered that Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments from the prior ordinance round were not included in the materials posted for the hearing. Baer asked for additional time to prepare an updated rate schedule that incorporates the missing CPI changes.

County counsel confirmed that, because the board continued the item to a time‑and‑date certain, the original noticing for this hearing will remain effective for the new date and no additional 30‑day notice was required. The board moved, seconded and approved the continuance on a 4–0 vote.

The board directed staff to return with an updated packet that includes the CPI increases and a corrected rate sheet for consideration on Oct. 7. The airports director said he expected the corrected materials to be ready for the new hearing date.

The continuation means no new airport rates or charges will take effect until the board considers and acts on the revised proposal at the October hearing.","The Board continued a public hearing on proposed new rates and charges for Buchanan Field and Byron Airports to Oct. 7 to allow staff to include CPI adjustments and provide updated rate tables.",{"_32":110,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":111,"_40":112,"_42":102,"_44":113,"_46":114,"_48":115,"_50":116,"_52":117,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":118,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":119,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6474716,"Contra Costa Board approves 2026 non‑PERS health benefit renewals; open enrollment set for October",228,3445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b&start=3217&end=3445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5739743-87c54e783d3aaa23829c2cdcd3a5c40b/thumbnail_3217000.jpg","/articles/6474716/Contra-Costa-County/California/Contra-Costa-Board-approves-2026-nonPERS-health-benefit-renewals-open-enrollment-set-for-October","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474716-e23972e910e9eef28b97123a9bdeef7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804042&Signature=bIly1fJykLpKfgml5mZmbj404ECOQVdGiPeKHrK832ffuG~THLIwxPQQs2eNlM9iE9LseNgkMTHzPzK4dkseg38aA0VkASzT78OW6g8771iX48kpD56TdQYkPnIL3m4smn6pM8o7mgvil4VqT33s0suiBeU8QBy9kqRZ0iUL3vY~579pEXOoHG7wT7OvH6uYcjMTYEC7kIssetDe7rPDId0Wgvq3kUHGzJ~brmuowU7ih4AU3cMGPmHwgDEWwfJbeExWGMXz~WqHUq38m6N3N3Rq8hC6WQov0dUhkg4Tqk1~OvZ1ZRMwlqnLVTqs6cnC2fir4fDwRh~grNfRGh877g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 authorized county staff to finalize the county's non‑PERS health, dental, vision and life insurance contracts for Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026, and approved the county's open‑enrollment schedule.

County staff said the proposed renewals reflect premium increases across medical plans, with Kaiser Permanente identified as carrying an approximate 9.7% premium increase in the county's rate materials. The county's monthly subsidy is calculated from 80% of the second‑lowest‑price, non‑deductible HMO plan; staff said CCHP Plan A will be the anchor plan for the subsidy calculation in 2026.

The nurse/benefits presentation noted about 81% of employees in the non‑PERS medical plans will see the same or reduced employee contribution under the proposed calculations. County staff also reported there will be no 2026 increases for dental, life insurance, or the county vision plan.

Anthony Phillip, a county staff presenter, said the county and the Joint Labor Management Benefits Committee worked with the county's broker, Siegel Consulting, to identify cost‑effective options. He said the county negotiated stability measures in prior years that moderated rate growth but that the Kaiser increase falls near the higher end of comparator counties for 2026. Staff and unions also agreed to waive mandatory minimum employee contributions for Kaiser B tiers (the $20, $40 and $60 tiers) for 2026 to reduce out‑of‑pocket employee costs.

Open enrollment for the county's non‑PERS plans is scheduled for Oct. 13–30, 2025, and staff said the calendar aligns with CalPERS' open enrollment, which runs Sept. 15–Oct. 10 and affects plans that include county dental coverage.

No public commenters spoke on the item. Supervisor Candace Anderson called for the motion to approve, and the board voted 4–0 to adopt the renewals and open‑enrollment schedule.

The action authorizes the county administrator or designee to execute the 2026 renewals and to implement the employee contribution schedule reflected in the staff materials. The county will notify enrollees ahead of the October open‑enrollment window.

The board packet contains the county's rate sheets and sample three‑tier rate examples for employee contribution calculations; staff said the full, final rate tables will be posted with the open‑enrollment materials.","The Board authorized renewal of non‑PERS medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for 2026 and set the county's open‑enrollment schedule. Changes reflect plan premium increases led by Kaiser and a county subsidy formula tied to HMO pricing.","actionData","errors"]

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