A C T I O N   M I N U T E S

 

MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,

THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY, AND

THE MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.

Lunch Break from 12:00 Noon to 1:40 p.m.

 

9:30 a.m.

 

S-1  Additions and corrections to Agenda

 

Upon request of Supervisor Potter, the Board is asked to adjourn today's hearing in memory of Mike Rosinski, a well known athlete and international sports diplomat, deceased.

 

S-2  CONSENT CALENDAR – REGULAR [See Supplementary Sheet      attached]

 

S-3  CONSENT CALENDAR – MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES       AGENCY

 

S-4  CONSENT CALENDAR – MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT         AGENCY

 

2050.000  S-5  PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The Board received the following comments from members of the public: Gabriel Hernandez, Marc Quarles, Pat Butcher, Carole Swain, Patricia Suddath, and Hilda Sanchez, Employees of Natividad Medical Center, spoke on nurse shortage, low wages, and long hours at the hospital.  Richard Chantala spoke on Water Resources Agency recruitment and retention problems.  Sam Trevino, Social Services, spoke on finding a resolution to the problem with compensation compaction for Social Worker Supervisor II.

         

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following appointments:

 

0402.800  1.   Appointed Mr. Raymond Dandridge, representing the City of Seaside, to the Overall Economic Development Commission (OEDC) for a three year term expiring June 30, 2004.  (Full Board)

 

0401.060  2.   Appointed Rennison Bispham, Mike Fletcher, and John Hyland for terms expiring January 1, 2003; appointed William Hurst and Doris Kitchen for terms expiring January 1, 2004; and appointed Terry Ryan and Lynda Williams as Alternates for terms expiring January 1, 2003; to the County Service Area No. 72 – Las Palmas Public Works Advisory Committee.  (Pennycook)

 

0400.250  3.   Appointed Cynthia Garcia Agtarap, Ph.D., to the Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission, filling an existing vacancy, for a term expiring December 31, 2003.  (Full Board)

 

0401.750  4.   Reappointed Charlie Collins and Charles Nelson to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for three year terms expiring February 1, 2004.  (Johnsen; Armenta)

 

 

 

 

0401.870  5.   Reappointed Carole J. Erickson and Father Rick Parker; and appointed Judith G. Drueding filling an existing vacancy; to the HIV/AIDS Advisory Committee for four-year terms expiring March 1, 2005.  (Potter; Armenta)

 

0402.780  6.   Reappointed Dianne Andis to the North Monterey County Trail Committee for a term expiring March 15, 2004.  (Calcagno)

 

 

OTHER BOARD MATTERS:

 

6300.000  7.   Board comments and referrals: Supervisor Armenta requested the Natividad nursing recruitment and compensation issues be referred to the Health Care Committee.  He stated he received a letter from Paul Johnsen regarding a draft resolution to refer to the Legislative Committee, Sheriff Gordon Sonné, and County Counsel to set a date to consider the resolution declaring Monterey County as an "INS Raid-Free Zone."  Armenta on Water Resources Agency recruitment and retention and also the Social Worker Supervisor II compaction compensation issues, requesting the appropriate avenue to refer them to and an open dialogue regarding these departments and their issues. Supervisor Pennycook spoke on the search for an agricultural research station location.  She spoke on her efforts to get a tem together for the Relay for Life form the County in memory of Ernest Morishita and her Rotary will be forming a team-she will be walking on June 22nd in his memory and in memory of her two sisters-in-law as well as Eve Mills.  She asked everyone to join in the efforts for this event.  Supervisor Johnsen mentioned that Probation received a grant in the amount of $1,4 million to release funds.  She also stated she had testified on behalf of the Juvenile Justice Grant in Sacramento.

 

 

0600.025  8.   County Administrative Officer’s Comments and Reports.

     Sally Reed stated she has been working on the County recruitment, retention, and salary issues and will work with the Chair to bring those issues back to find ways to solve the problems.  She introduced the new Director of Information Technology, Virgil Schwab.  Supervisor Johnsen directed the County Administrative Officer to refer a letter from AMBAG to the land use team regarding the housing allocation for this area to indicate to Sacramento that the regional target number is 18,638 new units as opposed to 13,253 for jurisdictions in Monterey County and 5,385 for jurisdictions in Santa Cruz County. 

 

2050.000  9.   Resolution No. 01-149: adopted Resolution congratulating Rose Marie Smith on her successful tenure as President of the Seaside Business and Professional Women’s Club.  (Johnsen)

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Armenta, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried.

 

2050.000  10.  Resolution No. 01-134:  adopted Resolution commending Carl Cieslikowski upon his retirement from Monterey County Probation Department.  (Full Board)

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Armenta, seconded by Supervisor Potter, and unanimously carried.

 

 

 

 

1900.000  11.  Approved the March 27, 2001 report of the Legislative Subcommittee including status reports on the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter and Agricultural Research Extension Center, information on sponsored legislation, a report by representatives of the Child Abuse Prevention Council, a request by the Association of Bay Area Governments, a report on the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference, and reports on SB 932 (McPherson), and AB 574 (Salinas).  (Potter; Johnsen)

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno, and unanimously carried.

 

 

SCHEDULED MATTERS

 

10:00 a.m.

 

0950.000  S-6  a.   Accepted Final Report for the 2000 Monterey County Combined Giving Campaign.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Pennycook, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno, and unanimously carried.

 

0950.000      b.   Resolution No. 01-155:  amended Resolution No. 94-170 to include the Monterey County Chapter of the American Red Cross as an eligible charitable organization in the County’s Combined Giving Campaign.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried.

BOARD ACTION: Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Armenta, the Board directed County Administrative Office staff to meet with representatives of the United Way to modify their collection system and report back to the Board in two months.

 

0601.175  S-7  Received Status Report on the proposed administrative interpretation for lot line adjustments and accessory single family homes in agricultural zones.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, the Board received the status report, and continued this matter to Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

0125.000  S-8  Agreement No. A-08545:  approved services agreement

0402.100      with Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and authorized the Chair to sign; and Advanced $100,000 from General Fund Contingencies to cover start-up costs related to creation of an independent Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Armenta, and unanimously carried.

 

 

 

10:30 a.m.

 

1351.450  S-9  Take actions necessary to implement Phase 5 (Placement of Future Growth) of the General Plan Work Program:

a.   Receive a report on the results of meetings with the public, land use advisory committees and other organizations;

b.   Receive a report on growth management practices of other jurisdictions;

c.   Reaffirm the 1979 County Growth Management Policy for use in preparation of the General Plan Update;

d.   Introduce overall framework for 21st Century General Plan and proposed location of growth and return to the Board for action in May of 2001; and

e.   Authorize the Assistant County Administrative Officer to negotiate contracts for General Plan preparation for an amount not to exceed $500,000.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Armenta, and unanimously carried, the Board received the informational reports, took action to reaffirm the 1979 Growth Management Policy, introduced the proposed overall framework for 21st Century General Plan and location of growth proposal for further consideration in May of 2001, and authorized the Assistant County Administrative Officer to enter into contracts for assistance in General Plan preparation for an amount not to exceed $500,000; Directed staff to bring agreements back on consent.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, with Supervisors Potter absent, effective April 17, 2001, the Board reaffirmed the 1979 County Growth Management Policy for use in preparation of the General Plan update.

 

12:00 Noon

 

     Recess to Lunch

 

1:40 p.m.

 

S-10 Closed Session relating to the following items:

 

6200.000      a.   Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters of existing litigation:

 

1.   White v. County of Monterey et al.

2.   Tanimura & Antle, Inc. and Chris Bunn v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency

3.   In re Pacific Gas & Electric Company (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)

 

BOARD ACTION: No reportable action taken.

 

6200.000      b.   Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding the potential initiation of one litigation matter.

 

BOARD ACTION: No reportable action taken.

 

0950.000      c.   Pursuant to Government Code section 54957, the Board will consider the following public employment matters:

 

1.   Public employee discipline/dismissal/release (one item).

2.   Position of Director of Child Support Services.

 

BOARD ACTION: No reportable action taken.

 

 

 

 

0950.000      d.   Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the following position:

 

General Manager, Monterey County Water Resources Agency (2nd)

 

BOARD ACTION: No reportable action taken.

 

2:30 p.m.

 

S-11 Public hearing to adopt Ordinances amend Title 12, Traffic, of the Monterey County Code, as follows:

 

2800.000      a.   Amending Section 12.28.010 relating to traffic, to establish “No Parking At Any Time” on portions of Stewart Way and Ocean View Avenue, Carmel Point area.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, Potter absent, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04099.

 

2800.000      b.   Amending Section 12.12.010 relating to traffic, to reduce the existing speed limit on Cattlemen Road in San Ardo from 45 m.p.h. to 40 m.p.h.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, Potter absent, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04100.

 

2800.000      c.   Amending Section 12.28.022 relating to traffic, to establish a commercial vehicle parking restriction between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on a portion of Boronda Road, Northwest Salinas area.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, Potter absent, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04101.

 

2800.000      d.   Amending Section 12.28.010 relating to traffic, to reduce the length of an existing “No Parking Zone” on Rogge Road by 18 feet; and, Section 12.66.010 relating to traffic, to establish a 60-foot passenger or freight loading zone on a portion of Rogge Road, Bolsa Knolls area.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, Potter absent, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04102.

 

2800.000      e.   Amending Section 12.44.185 relating to traffic to amend an existing one-way stop intersection at Viscaino Road and Forest Lake Road to establish an all-way (three-way) stop intersection, in Del Monte Forest.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, Potter absent, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 04103.

 

 

 

 

2:40 p.m.

 

3150.000  S-12 Public hearing to adopt a Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and approve the Combined Development Permit for Sunridge Views (PLN990391) consisting of 1) a Coastal Development Permit and Standard Subdivision t allow for the division of a 25 acre parcel into 10 lots ranging in size from 1.7.8 acres, 2000 cubic yards of grading, pre-grading authorization, a mutual water system, the construction of two water tanks and the removal of a landmark tree (Thirty inch Cypress); and 2) a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of a barn, greenhouse and the conversion of an existing mobile home to a senior citizens unit.  The site is located west of Maher Road at 250 Maher Road, (Assessor’s Parcel Number 127-252-009-000), North County, Coastal Zone.

              Upon motion of Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, the Board continued this matter to May 8, 2001 @ 2:30 pm due to a lack of quorum; Pennycook and Calcagno wanted a focused EIR regarding traffic, water, and soil erodability and Armenta and Johnsen were opposed to the EIR so Counsel recommended the continuance for a quorum.

 

 

3:30 p.m.

 

0850.000  S-13 Received oral presentation by Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association on the wine industry.

BOARD ACTION:  Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, the Board received the oral presentation and referred to County Administrative Officer to bring back in three weeks.

 

 

ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 AT 9:30 A.M. OF MIKE ROSINSKI, A WELL KNOWN ATHLETE AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS DIPLOMAT, DECEASED.

 

                                  APPROVED:

 

 

 

                                  ___________________________________

                                                              Chair

ATTEST:

SALLY R. REED,

Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

By:________________________________

                            Deputy

 

(Supplementary Sheet)

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following actions, except as otherwise noted:

 

NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER:

 

0500.050  12.  Approved amendment to Conflict of Interest Code of the

0601.525      Hospital Department (Natividad Medical Center) of Monterey County.

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES:

 

0110.000  13.  Agreement No. A-08536:  approved an application for funding to the California Department of Conservation’s Division of Recycling in the amount of $30,393 for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and authorized the Director of Health to execute all necessary forms for the purposes of securing payments and to implement the purposes specified in Section 14581 (a)(4)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act.

 

0125.000  14.  Agreement No. A-08537:  approved and authorized the Director of Health to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for participation in and administration of the Central Coast Recycling Media Coalition.

 

0125.000  15.  Agreement No. A-08538:  approved and authorized the Director of Health to sign Agreement No. CB0104 in the amount of $980,000 for the Office of Traffic Safety Community Based Outreach Program for the period of May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2003; added 1.0 FTE Health Program Coordinator to provide training and outreach; directed the Auditor-Controller to amend the Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reflect the change in position count and increase estimated revenue and appropriations by $16,707 for FY 2000-01.

 

0601.1000 16.  Approved and authorized the Director of Health to submit an application for funding to the California Department of Health Services for the “Tobacco Control Interventions Targeting Young Adults” Project for a total amount of $879,804 for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004.

 

0601.100  17.  Reallocated 1.0 vacant Public Health Nurse III position

0150.140      to a Supervising Clinic Nurse position and 1.0 vacant Senior Health Educator position to a Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator position, effective April 23, 2001; and directed the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2000-01 Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reflect the change in position count.

 

0601.100  18.  Reallocated 3.0 FTE Public Health Nurse II positions to

0150.140      Public Health Nurse III positions and 1.0 FTE Typist Clerk II position to a Senior Typist Clerk position; and directed the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2000-01 Health Department Budget Unit 440 to reflect the change in position count.

 

0601.1000 19.  Resolution No. 01-154 approving reclassification of

0150.140      Senior Typist Clerk position to Accounting Technician, and amended Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reflect change in position count.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

 

0125.000  20.  Agreement No. A-08539:  approved and authorized the Sheriff to sign Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement No. 2 between Sheriff’s Department and Los Padres National Forest for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.

 

0600.600  21.  Approved addition of one Management Analyst III, one

0150.140      Family Support Officer III, and two Family Support Officer II positions; approved increase in expenditure authority; recognized $300,708 in estimated revenue and appropriations in District Attorney’s Support Enforcement (Family Support) Division Budget Unit 225 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

 

6300.000  22.  Approved Action Minutes for the meetings of Tuesday, March 20, 2001, and March 27, 2001, copies having been distributed to each Board Member.

Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Pennycook, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of March 20 and 27, 2001.

 

5400.000  23.  Resolution No. 01-150:  amended Personnel Policies and

0601.525      Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to add classification of Hospital Director of Food Services.

 

5400.000  24.  Resolution No. 01-151:  amended FY 2000/01 District

0600.600      Attorney Budget Unit 225 to approve reclassification of Administrative Services Officer to Finance Manager II.

 

5400.000  25.  Resolution No. 01-152:  amended Personnel Policies and

0601.100      Practices Resolution 98-394 to add classifications of

0150.140      Outpatient Services Manager I and Outpatient Services Manager II; reallocated 2.0 FTE vacant Supervising Clinic Nurse positions to Outpatient Services Manager I; and amended Health Department Budget Unit 413 to reflect the change in position count.

 

0600.850  26.  Amended General Services Budget Unit 107 to approve

0150.140      reallocation of one Welder to one Mechanic II.

 

0600.760  27.  Resolution No. 01-153:  approved reallocation of (1)

0150.140      Management Analyst II to (1) Management Analyst III at the Department of Emergency Communications; amended Department of Emergency Communications Budget 152.

 

0600.125  28.  Authorized the purchase of a reconditioned modular

0550.400      building from Mobile Modular Management Corporation in a not-to-exceed amount of $51,700, including taxes, delivery, set-up and $4,700 for contingencies.

 

0525.000  29.  Approved project to “Replace and Upgrade the Cabling Infrastructure at the Public Safety Building and the Jail.”

 

0601.350  30.  Accepted $91,565 in donations to the County Library 

0150.140      Fund, recognized those donations as revenue for Fiscal Year 2000-01, and directed the Auditor-Controller to appropriate that revenue for expenditure in the 2000-01 County Library Budget.

 

4200.200  31.  Declared certain County property as surplus and authorized Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus property.

 

0125.000  32.  Agreement No. A-08540:  approved Letter Agreement for AT&T to offset future franchise fees under described circumstances and authorize the Acting Director of Information Technology to execute the Letter Agreement.

 

0125.000  33.  Agreement No. A-08541:  approved the California Highway Patrol Agreement for the Lake San Antonio Wildflower Triathlons Festival; and authorized Director of Parks to sign the Agreement.

 

0601.175  34.  Approved submittal of a grant application in the amount

0850.000      of $160,000 to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration to fund an Agricultural Technology Center Feasibility Study, and authorized the Assistant County Administrative Officer, ERP, or his designee; to sign the grant application and all related grant documents.

 

0601.175  35.  Approved County participation in Guanajuato, Mexico Trade, Cultural and Educational Exchange – May 18-21, 2001.

Upon motion of Supervisor Calcagno, seconded by Supervisor Potter, with Supervisor Pennycook voting no, the Board approved the County participation in Guanajuato, Mexico Trade, Cultural and Educational Exchange – May 18-21, 2001.

 

 

PLANNING AND BUILDING INSPECTION:

 

3300.000  36.  Received status report on the Richard and Patricia Stoltz Design Approval (DA000240), Carmel area.

 

PUBLIC WORKS:

 

0525.000  37.  Approved Plans and Special Provisions for the construction of Lewis Creek Road Bridge No. 420 over Lewis Creek, Project No. 01-171465, east of King City.

 

5900.000  38.  Exonerated the Labor and Materials Security for the Deer Creek Estates Subdivision-Phases 3, 4, and 5, 32 Lots, Private Roads, located off Pine Canyon Road, King City area.

 

5900.000  39.  Authorized the Chair to execute an amended Subdivision Improvement Agreement; authorized the release of a Set-Aside Letter; and accepted Subdivision Bonds for the Loma Linda Subdivision, 18 lots, private roads, Pajaro area.

 

0125.000  40.  Agreement No. A-08542:  approved a Hold Harmless Agreement between the County of Monterey and the San Lucas Union School District in connection with a Community Cleanup Day in San Lucas on May 12, 2001 and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.

 

0125.000  41.  Agreement No. A-08543:  approved a Hold Harmless Agreement between the County of Monterey and Mr. Tom Fowler in connection with a Community Cleanup Day in San Ardo on May 12, 2001 and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.

 

MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY:

 

Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Armenta, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following action:

 

0802.175  42.  Set for Public Hearing on May 1, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 assessments and water delivery charges for Zone 2B and Fiscal year 2001-2002 assessments for Zones 2Y and 2Z for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project and the Salinas Valley Reclamation Project.

 

 

MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

 

Upon motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following action:

 

0125.000  43.  Agreement No. A-08544:  approved an agreement between the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency and SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. for design services related to the Japanese School Site Building Project.