A C T I O N M I N U T E S
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2000 at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch from 12:00 Noon to 2:45 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
6300.000 S-1 Comments by out-going Chair Pennycook: Out-going Chair Judy Pennycook commented on being the Chair of the Board during the Calendar Year 1999.
9:35 a.m.
6300.000 S-2 Held election of officers for the 2000 Calendar Year.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen,
seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried, the Board elected Supervisor Louis R. Calcagno as Chair for the 2000 Calendar Year.
Upon motion of Supervisor Salinas, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, the Board elected Supervisor Edith Johnsen as Vice Chair for the 2000 Calendar Year.
9:40 a.m.
S-3 Additions and corrections to Agenda: Due to the need to take action before the next regular Board meeting on a matter arising after the posting of today's Agenda, upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board declared an emergency and added an item to the Closed Session Agenda regarding Public Employment - General Manager, Monterey County Water Resources Agency
S-4 CONSENT CALENDAR - REGULAR [See Supplementary Sheet attached]
S-5 CONSENT CALENDAR - MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPOINTMENTS:
Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following appointments:
0400.000 1. Appointed the following members to the Special Ad-Hoc North County Water Issues Advisory Committee for terms expiring November 4, 2001: (Full Board)
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Don Rochester |
Carolyn C. Anderson |
Brad Bennett |
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Chris Carrasco |
Carl Chase |
Ed Duran |
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Melanie Mayer Gideon |
Carol Lacy |
Karen Miller |
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Kirk Schmidt |
Margaret Shirrel |
Michael Willetts |
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Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Ex Officio (non-voting) |
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0400.300 2. Reappointed Mary Trotter to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 1, 2002. (Potter)
0401.550 3. Appointed Ezechiel "Zeke" Bañales to the Community Action Commission, replacing Anna Valazquez, for a term expiring July 1, 2002. (Calcagno)
0400.250 4. Appointed Harry Gamotan, replacing Hope Jewell for a term expiring December 31, 2000; and Teresa Alvarado, replacing Evelyn Westlye to serve a term at the pleasure of the Board; to the Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission. (Full Board; Potter)
0401.870 5. Appointed Richard Ceyzyk, replacing Deborah J. Fuisi, for a term expiring March 1, 2003; and appointed Esperanza Ospina, replacing Eleanor Elliott-Cook for a term expiring March 1, 2003; to the HIV/AIDS Advisory Committee. (Calcagno & Johnsen)
0403.025 6. Appointed Mary Ann Leffel, replacing Juan Sanchez, on the Private Industry Council for a term expiring November 3, 2002. (Full Board)
0800.175 7. Appointed Carolyn Todd, replacing Ann Ringer, to the Board of Directors of the Cachagua Fire Protection District for a term expiring November 30, 2003. (Potter)
0803.575 8. Reappointed Donna Jean Brown to the Board of Directors of the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District for a term expiring November 30, 2003. (Calcagno)
0804.100 9. Reappointed Frieda Armer and George Larson to the Board of Directors of the San Lucas County Water District for terms expiring December 1, 2003. (Calcagno)
OTHER BOARD MATTERS:
10. Board comments and referrals: None.
0600.025 11. County Administrative Officer’s Comments and Reports: Sally R. Reed, County Administrative Officer, summarized the 13 subject matters in the 1999 Grand Jury Report that have been referred to the County which require a Board approved response. Ms. Reed presented the Board with general comments on how staff plans to develop a response, to make sure that staff's approach is on target.
0602.500 12. Resolution No. 00-1: adopted Resolution commending Sharon A. Schieber, Monterey County Deputy Sheriff, upon her retirement from public service. (Full Board)
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried.
2050.000 13. Resolution No. 00-2: adopted Resolution to support the International Coalition to Save the California Gray Whales at Laguna San Ignacio. (Potter & Johnsen)
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Salinas, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried.
0127.000 14. Resolution No. 00-3: adopted Resolution approving the application for grant funds from the California Department of Conservation's Farmland Conservation Program for the Gill "Petit Ranch" Easement. (Calcagno)
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
9:50 a.m.
2050.000 S-6 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Joseph Vierra reiterated his concerns with the "Authorization to Release Information" form given to prospective County employees concerning pre-employment inquiries on a person's previous work experience, and asked the County to review this practice to develop something that is better and more reasonable. He expresses his concern over a potential drought, and the need for building a dam and constructing the Hatton Canyon Freeway.
10:00 a.m.
0602.500 S-7 Presentation on Restorative Justice in Monterey County.
BOARD ACTION: Oral Report on the current and projected Restorative Justice efforts in Monterey County, received.
10:15 a.m.
5900.000 S-8 Held public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment to increase Assessor's Parcel No. 259-091-049 from 2.54 acres to 162.88 acres by incorporating acreage from an adjacent parcel APN 259-091-021, which will decrease in size from 886.61 acres to 726.27 acres; (PLN990251), located south of Canada Vista Way and State Highway 68, in the Monterra Ranch Subdivision, Jack's Peak area. Staff Recommendation: Approval.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution No. 00-4.
10:45 a.m.
5900.000 S-9 Continued public hearing (open) to confirm the score rendered by the Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee for the Page-LaMont Subdivision (File No. 980343) as analyzed pursuant to the scoring procedure required by the Carmel Valley Master Plan and by Title 19 (Subdivisions) of the Monterey County Code; located westerly of Country Club Heights Lane, Carmel Valley; Assessor's Parcel No. 1870021-025. Staff Recommendation: Continue public hearing to February 29, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried, the Board continued the public hearing, open, to Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
10:50 a.m.
S-10 Closed Session relating to the following items:
6200.000 a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Case No.: H-Y-H Corporation v. County of Monterey
Keller, et al. v Co of Monterey, et al.
Lewis Road Landfill Citizens Action Committee v. Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, et al.
BOARD ACTION: The Board denied the claim filed by the H-Y-H Corporation. There was no reportable action taken in the cases of Keller, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., and the Lewis Road Landfill Citizens Action Committee v. Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, et al.
0601.525 b. Provide instruction to its Negotiators regarding negotiation with the California Medical Assistance Commission (CMAC) for the provision of health care services. (Health and Safety Code Section 1461).
BOARD ACTION: No reportable action taken on this matter.
0950.000 Public Employment - General Manager, Monterey County Water Resources Agency
BOARD ACTION: Subject to the concurrence of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Director at a special meeting tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may take place, the Board of Supervisors has appointed Curtis Weeks as the Interim General Manager, effective January 7, 2000, concurrently with the resignation of the current incumbent Mike Armstrong.
11:30 a.m.
2800.000 S-11 Held public hearing to approve and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.72 of the Monterey County Code to name the Sheriff as the Vehicle Abatement Officer.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04045.
2:45 p.m.
S-12 Held public hearing to adopt Ordinances amending Monterey County Code Title 12, Traffic, relating to the following:
2800.000 a. Amending Sections 12.28.030 and 12.28.035 relating to traffic, to change the time limit and length of an existing parking restriction on Stewart Place, Carmel area.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04046.
2800.000 b. Amending Section 12.28.010 relating to traffic, to install "No Parking At Any Time" on a portion of San Juan Grade Road, Salinas Area.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04047.
2800.000 c. Amending Section 12.24.020 relating to traffic, to install a stop intersection at the intersection of Addington Road and Fontes Lane, Boronda area.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04048.
2800.000 d. Amending Sections 12.48.031 and 12.24.020 relating to traffic, to install a 14,000 pound weight limit on Country Meadows Road and a portion of Reese Circle; and a stop intersection at the intersection of Country Meadows Road and Reese Circle, Prunedale.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04049.
3:00 p.m.
2800.000 S-13 Held public hearing to approve amendments to Title 15 (Public Services) of the Monterey County Code and Local Coastal Program specifically Chapter 15.20 (Sewage Disposal) and Chapter 15.04 (Domestic Water Systems), applicable Countywide.
BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Salinas, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, the Board re-introduced the Ordinances to comply with the California Coastal Act noticing requirements, and to incorporate a technical amendment regarding inclusion of small water systems as outlined the Director of Environmental Health, waived the reading, and set these Ordinances for public hearing on Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.
3:15 p.m.
0802.500 S-14 Monterey County Water Resources Agency: Receive Report on Zone 9 and Reclamation Ditch Drainage System Operations Study and Reclamation Ditch Improvement Plan Advisory Committee, and approve community input approach and process.
BOARD ACTION: The Board received the report, and provided direction to Agency staff in approving the community input approach and process.
ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000 AT 9:30 A.M.
APPROVED:
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Chair
ATTEST:
SALLY R. REED,
County Administrative Officer
By:___________________________
Deputy
CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Johnsen, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following actions:
NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER:
0125.000 15. Agreement No. A-08116: approved and authorized the Chief Executive Officer, Natividad Medical Center, to sign an Agreement with Ventana Faculty Medical Associates of Monterey County, Inc., in an amount of contract not to exceed $1,262,075 per year, effective January 1, 2000; and approved and authorized the Chief Executive Officer to terminate the Administrative and Professional Medical Services' Agreement with individuals who merged with the above group, effective January 1, 2000.
0525.000 16. Accepted and approved Plans and Specifications for the project of installing a sewage discharge flow meter, Natividad Medical Center; requested the Clerk of the Board to advertise for sealed bids to be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2000.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES:
0601.100 17. Resolution No. 00-5: proclaimed state of local emergency relating to the spread of HIV among injection drug users in Monterey County.
0601.100 18. Resolution No. 00-6: adopted a Resolution amending
1100.000 the Schedule of Fees and Charges effective January 1, 2000, for Health Department Animal Control Program due to changes required in AB 1856, The Vincent Bill, and recognized $5000 in estimated revenue and appropriations in Budget Unit 296.
0601.100 19. Resolution No. 00-7: approved and authorized the Director of Health of his designee to negotiate discounts or waive fees with citizens who have limited or no pay source.
0403.310 20. Resolution No. 00-8: approved Bylaws of the Santa Cruz-Monterey Managed Medical Care Commission and received for informational purposes the Commission's Conflict of Interest Code.
0402.250 21. Accepted Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission for the period of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
0125.000 22. Agreement No. A-08117: approved Sideletter Agreement between County and Deputy Sheriffs' Association/ Operating Engineers Local 3 to extend on-call pay to members of the SWAT Team on the occasion of New Year's Eve, the night of December 31, 1999.
0602.500 23. Increased estimated revenues and appropriations in
0150.139 Sheriff's Budget Unit 230 in the amount of $24,600 to purchase miscellaneous police equipment.
0602.500 24. Increased appropriations and estimated revenues in
0150.139 Sheriff's Budget Unit 230 in the amount of $5,000, authorize the Sheriff's Department to donate $5,000 to Monterey County Police Athletic League.
2800.000 25. Introduced, waived reading and set for public hearing on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at 11:45 a.m., an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Monterey County Code relating to the scattering of cremains.
2800.000 26. Introduced, waived reading and set for public hearing on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 4:30 p.m., an Ordinance amending Monterey County Code Chapter 2.76 relating to the provision of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services in connection with special events.
0602.500 27. Approved and authorized the transfer of $2,000 in County of Monterey Marijuana Suppression Program Grant, Sheriff's Budget 230, for the purchase of a truck.
2800.000 28. Introduced, waived reading, and set 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 as the time and date for a public hearing on an Ordinance amending Monterey County Code, Chapter 2.93 relating to recovery of reasonable costs of Probation Department services, and to adopt a Resolution approving the schedule of fees for such services.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
6300.000 29. Approved minutes of the meeting of Tuesday, December 7, 1999, copies having been distributed to each Board member.
0125.000 30. Agreement No. A-08015: approved amendment to Agreement with Healthcare Insurance Administrators, Inc. to provide for the processing of medical run-out claims; authorized Chair to sign amendments.
0401.325 31. Approved the new membership of the Child Care Planning Council to comply with Welfare Reform Bill AB 1542.
0125.000 32. Agreement No. A-08073: amended the contract with JEA & Associates to include miscellaneous expenditures in the amount of $5,000 for a total contract of $77,000.
0525.000 33. Approved specifications for annual maintenance and repair of park roadways at Laguna Seca Recreation Area and authorize solicitation of bids.
0601.175 34. Approved endorsement of the second countywide forum on smart growth to be held on March 16, 2000.
0601.175 35. Resolution No. 00-9: authorized the Assistant County Administrative Officer, Environmental Resource Policy or designee to sign all Inclusionary Housing Program and all other grant related documents.
0125.000 36. Agreement No. A-08118: acting as the Board of
5100.000 Supervisors, approved the Findings and Evidence for the Calle del Adobe Streetscape Project (Phase Three); and approved an Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency providing for the payment of Redevelopment Agency revenue to the County Public Works Department for implementation of the Calle del Adobe Streetscape Project (Phase Three).
0804.450 37. Approved request for dry period loan from the Spreckels Memorial District.
0600.750 38. Approved the transfer of $16,140 from Elections, Budget Unit 141, to Fleet Management, Budget Unit 107, to purchase a van.
PLANNING AND BUILDING INSPECTION:
5400.000 39. Resolution No. 00-10: amended Personnel Policies and
0602.200 Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to add Permit Center Supervisor Classification; and amended Department of Planning and Building Inspection Budget Unit 293 to approve reclassification.
4000.000 40. Resolution No. 00-11: amended Resolution No. 99-444 to add Monterey Peninsula Water Management District projects benefiting salmonid habitats for consideration for grant funding from the California Resources Agency in year FY 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve.
PUBLIC WORKS:
0125.000 41. Agreement No. A-08119: authorized Chair to execute the Easement Realignment Agreement for a drainage easement in the Country Meadows Subdivision, and directed the Clerk to the Board to record the agreement.
6000.500 42. Accepted Parcel Map, Tax Report, Septic System Notice, Road and Drainage Maintenance Agreement, Inclusionary Housing Agreement and recording fee for Minor Subdivision 980405 for Mark and Saundra Neal, located off Berta Canyon Road, Prunedale area.
MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Upon motion of Supervisor Johnsen, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following action:
0125.000 43. Agreement No. A-08118: approved Findings and Evidence;
5100.000 approved an Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency providing for the payment of $82,620 in Redevelopment Agency revenue (Boronda Project Area) to the County Public Works Department for implementation of the Calle del Adobe Streetscape Project (Phase Three); and approved the transfer of $82,620 from Account 6469 (Professional and Specialized Services) to Account 6793 (Redevelopment Capital Improvements Projects).