A C T I O N M I N U T E S
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND THE MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999 AT 9:30 A.M.
9:30 a.m.
2050.000 S-1 Resolution No. 99-138: adopted and presented Resolutions proclaiming April 11 through April 17, 1999 as "Public Safety Dispatcher Week" in Monterey County. (Pennycook)
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried.
2050.000 S-2 Resolution No. 99-139: adopted and presented Resolution proclaiming April 11 to 17, 1999 as "Boys and Girls Club Week" in Monterey County. (Salinas)
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried.
9:45 a.m.
S-3 CONSENT CALENDAR - REGULAR [See Supplementary Sheet attached]
APPOINTMENTS:
Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following appointments:
0401.650 1. Reappointed Virginia Shannon to the Emergency Medical Care Committee for a term expiring July 1, 2001. (Full Board)
0402.250 2. Reappointed Gloria Grenfell to the Mental Health Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2002. (Johnsen)
0401.300 3. Reappointed Carlo Cortopassi, Maria Martinez, Arthur Melendez, Diane Young, David Tavarez, and Tony Alameda as members, and Sister Rosa Dolores Rodriguez as an alternate, to the Castroville/Pajaro Redevelopment Citizens Advisory Committee for terms expiring January 1, 2003. (Calcagno)
OTHER BOARD MATTERS:
6300.000 4. Board comments and referrals: Supervisor Johnsen reported that Supervisors Salinas, Potter and she attended the CSAC Legislative Conference. She summarized legislation relating to the property tax revenue ERAF returns. Supervisor Salinas reported on a meeting which Supervisor Johnsen and he attended with State representatives from SEIU. He stated they are also committed and understand the importance this year to be able to cap the shift of local tax dollars and bring them back to the local communities. Supervisor Potter indicated that this was a very productive meeting, and stressed the importance of keeping a strong Monterey County presence in Sacramento in order to work issues of importance to Monterey County through the legislative process.
Regarding the matter of the discontinuation of the gasoline additive MTBE, upon the request of Supervisor Pennycook the Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation, and ask if it is at all possible to expedite the phase out.
Supervisor Pennycook reported on a meeting of the State Agricultural Commission organized by President Atkinson of the University of California. She has invited the Commission to hold their next meeting in Monterey County, to assist in enhancing the agricultural industry throughout the State and California as well as locally. She has asked for more in-depth review of water shed management, including water quality and water quantity.
At the request of Supervisor Pennycook, the Board directed staff to contact the California Women for Agriculture to see if they would be interested in competing for a grant to develop a living memorial in the Courthouse, depicting the County as a whole and highlighting the work that has been done through strategic planning.
Supervisor Potter reported on a meeting held last Friday to discuss implementing and completing the improvements that have been proposed for Highway 1 in the Carmel Area, in lieu of the Hatton Canyon Freeway. Caltrans has been most cooperative in bringing 12 funded projects forward. At the request of Supervisor Potter, the Board directed Planning and Public Works staff to review the Carmel Valley Master Plan and the fact that there is specific reference throughout that plan to the completion of the Hatton Canyon Freeway. Staff needs to take a look at a "B-8" overlay or a moratorium as it relates to further subdivision development within the Carmel Valley Area. Staff is also directed to apprise the Board on the overall General Plan Update at a future Board meeting.
Supervisor Pennycook announced that she has been selected to serve on an Accountability Subcommittee of a State-Wide Task Force established by State Controller Kathleen Connell.
0600.025 5. County Administrative Officer's Comments and Reports: None.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
9:55 a.m.
2050.000 S-4 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Joseph Vierra addressed the Board concerning appropriate manner of dress for County employees.
10:00 a.m.
3150.000 S-5 Public hearing for (1) Adoption of a Negative Declaration; (2) Adoption of Findings and Evidence for a Combined Development Permit; (3) Adoption of a Zoning Reclassification to "LDR/B-6-D" (Low Density Residential), "MDR/B-6-D" (Medium Density Residential), and "O-D" (Open Space), and (4) Approval of a Combined Development Permit, including a 66-lot Standard Subdivision, for LPR Associates (Las Palmas Ranch), File 980420(PC); Las Palmas Ranch area. Staff Recommendation: Approval.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno, and unanimously carried, the Board continued the public hearing, open, to Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 11:05 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
5100.000 S-6 Monterey County Redevelopment Agency: held a public hearing and approve a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $400,000 to fund a housing rehabilitation loan program for Pajaro, Castroville and Boronda.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Salinas, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution No. 99-148 and 99-149, thereby approving the Staff's recommendation.
10:30 a.m.
2800.000 S-7 Ordinance No. 04008: adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance prohibiting and/or regulating the drilling of new water wells in the area of the County located on the former Fort Ord Military Base, adding an indemnification provision for special groundwater protection zone areas; introduce Ordinance, waive reading; and set a public hearing for Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. for consideration of a permanent Ordinance.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04008, and introduced a permanent Ordinance, waived the reading, and set a public hearing for Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 10:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
0650.069 S-8 Approved conversion from collection of service charges on the tax rolls to collection of service charges through a monthly billing system for County Service Area No. 69-Ralph Lane; Carmel Valley County Sanitation District, Zone 1; and Pajaro County Sanitation District.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno, and unanimously carried.
11:45 a.m.
S-9 Closed Session relating to the following matters:
0950.000 a. Conference regarding labor relations negotiations for Health Care Bargaining Unit H. Labor Negotiator: Renée Mayne.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried, the Board declared an emergency and added the following to the Board's Agenda:
Agreement No. A-07872: Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey County and SEIU Local 817, representing Health Care Workers (Unit H), as ratified by the membership of Unit H on April 9, 1999.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried.
ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF EDWIN R. McCAULEY, FORMER COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY, DECEASED
APPROVED:
By:_________________________________
Chair
ATTEST:
SALLY R. REED,
Clerk of the Board
By:_____________________________
Deputy
CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following actions:
NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER:
0601.525 6. Approved the declaration of certain property as surplus property; authorize the Purchasing Agent to dispose of the property.
0601.525 7. Authorized and approved the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center to enter into negotiations for emergency services and supplemental payment fund distributions (SB 1255) with California Medical Assistance Commission (CMAC) and to authorize an intergovernmental transfer not to exceed $25.0 million dollars.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES:
0601.100 8. Resolution No. 99-145: proclaimed state of local emergency relating to the spread of HIV among injection drug users in Monterey County.
0400.000 9. Resolution No. 99-146: established an Ad-Hoc Agricultural Used Oil Collection and Recycling Advisory Committee to advise the Environmental Health Division on the implementation of the Program and to encourage agricultural participation.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried.
0601.150 10. Authorized the renewal application to the State Department of Mental Health for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Block Grant in the amount of $1,044,319 for FY 1998-99.
0601.150 11. Amended the Mental Health Budget Unit 415 to add 1.0 FTE Psychiatric Social Worker II position to support Behavioral Health Medi-Cal services as part of the County's Adult Services program.
0600.925 12. Approved the transfer of $3,428 from Account 6217, Outside Printing, to Account 6890, Equipment, in the Behavioral Health Budget Unit 415 for the purchase of a master hub for connection to the County's Wide Area Network.
0602.550 13. Increased Appropriations and Estimated Revenues of $41,396 to reinstitute the Adult Special Circumstances Program, providing for limited emergency housing-related assistance to SSI/SSP recipients.
0602.550 14. Approved and authorized the Director of the Department of Social Services to contract with Children's Services International to provide CalWORKs Stage Two Child Care Services; increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $507,800 in the Social Services Budget Unit 501.
0125.000 15. Agreement Nos. A-07868 and A-07869: approved and authorized the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign contracts with the Salinas Adult School and Monterey Peninsula College to provide Child Care Training to 60 CalWORKs participants; increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $51,000 in the Social Services Budget Unit 501.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
0602.500 16. Approved increase in appropriations and estimated restricted revenues by $5,000 in Sheriff's Budget Unit 230 for Narcotics Enforcement Unit County of Monterey (NEUCOM).
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
6300.000 17. Approved Minutes of the Board Meeting to Tuesday, March 23, 1999, copies having been distributed to each Supervisor.
0125.000 18. Agreement No. A-07870 and Agreement No. A-07871:
0601.600 approved the Lake San Antonio and Lake Nacimiento Boat Launching Facility Agreements for Professional Services for engineering services with Whitson Engineers and Concept Marine; authorized Purchasing Manager to sign the Agreements; and amended Parks Agency 755 Grant Program for Fiscal Year 1998-99.
0525.000 19. Awarded construction contract to Granite Construction Company, low bidder, in the amount of $9,041 for Campsite Paving at Lake San Antonio, South Shore, Bid No. 9271; authorized the Chair of the Board to sign the Contract; authorized the Director of Parks to approve Change Orders up to 10% of the bid; and directed the Auditor-Controller to encumber $9,945 in Account No. 1-750-7532-6777 for the bid and Change Order Contingencies.
0525.000 20. Awarded Construction Contract to Lindsay & Company, low bidder, in the amount of $12,880 for the base bid and Alternate 1 for parking lot resurfacing at Jacks Peak County Park, Bid No. 9262; authorized the Chair of the Board to sign the Contract; authorized the Director of Parks to approve Change Orders up to 5% of the bid; and directed the Auditor-Controller to encumber $13,524 in Account No. 1-750-7512-6772 for the bid and Change Order Contingencies.
0525.000 21. Awarded Construction Contract to BH Tank Works, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $27,900 for the Base Bid for Water Tank Replacement at Jacks Peak County Park, Bid No. 9268; authorized the Chair of the Board to sign the Contract; authorized the Director of Parks to approve Change Orders up to 5% of the Bid; and directed the Auditor-Controller to encumber $21,476 in Account No. 1-750-7512-6772 and $6,424 in Account No. 1-750-7512-6320 for the bid and Change Order Contingencies.
0150.138 22. Resolution No. 99-147: increased estimated revenues and appropriations by $1,024,157 and approved the transfer of $3,120,406 of appropriations from Other Financing Uses, Budget Unit 850, to various department budget units for approved increased salary and benefit expenses.
0900.000 23. Received an updated fiscal status report and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) regarding ongoing efforts to expedite the approval and reimbursement of FEMA and State OES disaster related payments to the County from the Winter Storm of February 1998 (DR-1203-CA).
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried.
PLANNING AND BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT:
4000.000 24. Waived Building Permit fees for the Carmel River Steelhead Association to construct a steelhead fish trap and ladder. Recommendation: Approve fee wavier.
4000.000 25. Resolution No. 99-150: adopted Resolution finding the sale of alcoholic beverages by Sturdy Oil Co., DBA: Exxon Service Station and Convenience Store at 2347 San Miguel Canyon Road in Prunedale area to be a "public convenience." Staff Recommendation: Approval.
PUBLIC WORKS:
6000.500 26. Accepted parcel map, tax report, conservation and scenic easement deed, agreement for construction of road improvements, subdivision title guarantee, and recording fee for Minor Subdivision No. 980042 for Jeanne Collier, located off Blohm Avenue, Aromas Area, 2 lots.