SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTE SUMMARY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1998
PRESENT: SUPERVISORS SIMAS, CABRAL, MARENCO, GUTIERREZ, BARBER
Minutes of the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting of December 8, 1998. APPROVED.
Gutierrez/Marenco – 5 B-98-1541
The Board of Supervisors issued a Commendation to the Lincoln High School Marching Band
on their participation in the 1999 Rose Parade. Dr. Katie Talbot, CEO; Sedrick Mitchell, LHS
Booster President; Art Holton, Jr., Director; Maurice Haines, Drum Major; and Michelle
McKay, Auxiliary Major, were also present for this presentation.
Consent Items #1---48. APPROVED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CONSENT #10, 16, 42, 45 & 46 WHICH WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. Gutierrez/Marenco - 5
10:00 a.m. – fac/mgmt – Consummation of Purchase of 17620 E. Highway 120 in the Ripon Area.
Craig Ogata, Facilities Management Director, and Scott Hudson, Agriculture Commissioner, briefed the Board on this item. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD’S OFFICE. Cabral/Simas – 5 B-98-1544
10:00 a.m. – Appointments to Boards & Commissions:
Housing Authority Board –1 Position. APPOINTED AUDREY EASTER-JORDAN. Gutierrez/Marenco – 5 B-98-1545
Larch Clover Community Center Advisory Board – 1 Position (Contd from 12/1/98). APPOINTED SUE HARMISON. Cabral/Marenco – 5 B-98-1546
Private Industry Council – 1 Position. CLERK OF THE BOARD TO RE-
ADVERTISE
Retirement Board – 1 Position. APPOINTED JOHN JOHNSON. Simas/
Gutierrez – 5 B-98-1547
Water Advisory Commission – 5 Positions. REAPPOINTED RICHARD WAGNER, REID ROBERTS, ANDERS CHRISTENSEN, WILLIAM SHINN AND ROBERT GLEASON. Simas/Marenco – 5 B-98-1548
PUBLIC WORKS
pw – Resolution Establishing Policies Regarding Sewage Capacity in County Service Area #31 (4th District). Henry Hirata, Public Works Director, briefed the Board of Supervisors on this
matter. Attorney Jose Alva, representing Flag City Partners; Don Moyer, representing Joe
Halloum and Flag City Arco; and Attorney Kevin Huber, representing Grupe Operating and Flying J, also spoke on this item. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, A COPY OF
WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD’S OFFICE. Simas/Marenco – 5
B-98-1557
COMMUNICATIONS
bos – Received and Referred all Board Communications this date as Outlined on the Communications Distribution Listing and Approved and Presented Resolutions, Proclamations and Commendations Honoring Individuals, Events and/or Organizations. Gutierrez/Cabral – 5
B-98-1542 & R-98-642
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
With the Board’s concurrence, Supervisor Marenco drafted a letter to Senator Johnston and Assemblyman Machado nominating Chairman Barber to the State Water Quality Control Board
commencing Jan. 1, 1999, after his tenure as a Supervisor.
Supervisor Marenco addressed the issue of the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting beginning at
9:00 a.m. while he is Chairman. He also commented on his Community Centers’ Basketball
Tournaments and the unflagging participation of the Deputy Sheriffs.
Supervisor Gutierrez commended the Supervisors’ assistance and cooperation in distribution of
seven hundred Christmas food baskets this holiday season.
Supervisor Gutierrez assured staff /public that the Board’s audio system and Media One ‘s transmission upgrades will improve the listening/viewing quality of meetings. Chairman Barber
advised that the Facilities Management is also looking-into computer enhancements and
Modifications.
On behalf of the Farm Bureau, Chairman Barber presented Supervisor Cabral with a California State Fair plaque acknowledging his tenure as Acting Manager.
Individual Board members thanked Chairman Barber for his years of service to San Joaquin County.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Moyer congratulated Chairman Barber for his expertise on water issues affecting this county.
CLOSED SESSION
Personnel – Government Code Section 54957; Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) Regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 Case); Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Agency Negotiators: Jeff Sloan, Bill McLeod, Harry Lewis, Employee Organizations: SJPEA, DSA, SEIU & Unrepresented.; Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Sally Prieto vs. County – San Joaquin County Superior Court Case #294151; San Joaquin County vs. Ripon Redevelopment, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case #003099.
CONSENT – HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
cob – Approve Announcement of 10 Positions on the Drug & Alcohol Programs Advisory Board. B-98-1549
cob – Approve Announcement of 2 Positions on the Health Commission. B-98-1550
cob – Approve Announcement of 1 Position on the Mental Health Board. B-98-1551
hcs – Amendment #1 to Joint Use Agreement to Provide Transportation Services – San Joaquin Regional Transit District & County of San Joaquin. A-98-941
hcs – San Joaquin General Hospital – Medical Staff Contract: Don Powell, M..D. – Pheumatology. A-98-942
hcs – Request for Additional Allocated Position at San Joaquin General Hospital Pharmacy – Office Assistant III. R-98-643
hcs – Health Care Professional Registered Dietitian Employee Contract – Felicidad Pahati.
A-98-943
hsa – Request for Approval to Pay Travel Expenses for Claudia Parra & Sam Gallardo – Human Services Agency. B-98-1552
hsa – Request for Approval to Pay Travel Expenses – Human Services Agency. B-98-1553
hsa – Endorse Grant Application for $420,000 to be Submitted by SMART to Assist CalWorks Participants to Get to Employment & Employment Support Services. CONSIDERED
SEPARATELY. Richard Vote, Human Services Agency; Paul Keener, SMART; & Mary
Ellen Richardson, PIC, responded to the Board of Supervisors. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED THIS DATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD’S OFFICE. Simas/Gutierrez – 5 B-98-1554
hsa – Approval of Job Placement & Retention Agreement With Gemini, Inc. B-98-1555 &
A-98-944
mhs – Mental Health Services: Contract & Grant Employment Agreements (5).
A-98-945---949
mhs – Mental Health Services Agreement: Stanislaus Behavioral Health Center. A-98-950
CONSENT – PUBLIC WORKS
pw – Resolutions Providing for Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements; Securities, Offers of Dedication, Declaring Roadways to be Public Highways, & Approving the Subdivision Agreement & Final Map Entitled "Tract #2122," aka "Heather Moor Estates - Unit #1"
(4th District). R-98-644 & 645 & A-98-951
pw – Resolution Providing for Approval of a Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California for Improvements Along State Highway Route 99 Related to the Crosstown Freeway Project. (1st & 2nd Districts) R-98-646 & A-98-952
pw – Adopt a Resolution Denying the Appeal by the Applicant of the Department of Public Works’ Denial of Documentation for the Proposed General Plan Amendment of the Property Located at 5055 E. Mariposa Road (Assessor’s Parcel #179-050-05). CONSIDERED
SEPARATELY. Attorney Steve Malcoun, representing Al Clerc, was present for this item.
CONTINUED GENERAL PLAN WATER ISSUE TO A FUTURE DATE; AND REFERRED MATTER TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR RESEARCH INTO PARCELS IN THE SJC "CLEAN-UP" AREA.
pw – Board Order Approving Out-Of-State Travel for the Director of Public Works to Attend the National Association of County Engineers Conference. B-98-1556
pw – Resolution Amending Salary Assignment & Position Allocation Listing for the Department of Public Works. R-98-647
pw – Resolution Providing for Approval & Adoption of Plans & Specifications for the Kasson Road Improvements, Federal Aid Project #STPLH-5929(065), & Setting a Bid Opening Date of January 14, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. (5th District) R-98-648
pw – Resolution Providing for Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements & New & Amended Securities, & Resolution Providing for Highways Related to Tract #2873, Windwood, Unit #3B. (4th District) R-98-649 & 650
pw – Resolution Providing for Approval and Adoption of Plans & Specifications for the West Ripon Road Resurfacing, Federal Aid Project #STPLMA-5929(067), & Setting a Bid Opening Date of January 14, 1999 at l:30 p.m. (5th District) R-98-641
CONSENT – LAW & JUSTICE
so – Sheriff-Public Administrator Consulting Agreement – Central California Advocates.
B-98-1558 & A-98-953
da – Employment Contract for Office Systems Analyst in the District Attorney’s Office –
Marc Bryan Huddleston. A-98-954
da – Authorization to Purchase Replacement Vehicles for the District Attorney’s Public Assistance Fraud Prosecution Program. B-98-1559 & 1560
pub/def – Approval of Contract Personnel for the Public Defender’s Office – Lorna E. Jones.
A-98-955
CONSENT – GENERAL GOVERNMENT
cao – Establishment of San Joaquin County Children & Families First Commission – Adoption of Ordinances (2) (REQUIRES 4/5’S VOTE FOR URGENCY ORDINANCE); and, Appointment of Commission Members. (Said Ordinances Introduced & Waived l2/8/98).
B-98-1561 & ORDINANCES #4008 & 4009
assr – Authorizing Approval of Contract Employees for the Assessor’s Office – M. Marlene Lynch & Kimberly R. Mandujan. A-98-956 & 957
air – Set Date of January 12, 1999 at 10:15 a.m. for a Public Hearing to Consider Exemption of the Aviation Advisory Committee Members from Government Code Section 87300, Requiring Adoption & Promulgation of a Conflict of Interest Code and the Filing of Financial Disclosure Statements. B-98-1562
air - Approval of Supplemental Services Agreement #17 with Reinard W. Brandley for Engineering Services for the Design & Engineering of the 1999 Airport Development Project at Stockton Metropolitan Airport. B-98-1563 & A-98-958
lab/rel – Certify the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as the Recognized Employee Organization for the Office & Office Technical Representation Unit. B-98-1564
cob – Approve Announcement of 2 Positions on the Aviation Advisory Committee. B-98-1565
cao – Establishment of a Representation Unit for Physicians. B-98-1566
cao – Economic Promotion – 1998/1999 Agreements with Economic Development Association and San Joaquin Partnership. B-98-1567, A-98-959 & 960
cap/proj – Accept Contract as Complete for the San Joaquin County Courthouse West Entrance Improvement Project. R-98-651
cc – Settlement of Legal Action: U.S. Air, Inc. vs. San Joaquin County, Does 1-50, inclusive, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case #218484. B-98-1568
cob – Approve Announcement of 1 Position on the Boggs Tract Community Center Advisory Board. B-98-1569
cob – Approve Announcement of 1 Position on the Civil Service Commission. B-98-1570
cob – Approve Announcement of 1 Position on the Historic Records Commission.
B-98-1571
cob – Approve Announcement of 1 Position on the Industrial Revolving Fund Board of Directors. B-98-1572
cob – Approve Announcement of 4 Positions on the Mosquito & Vector Control District.
B-98-1573
neigh/pres – Approve Appropriations, with Offsetting Revenues, in the Neighborhood Preservation Division Budget to Fund the State Funded County Residence Elevation Program.
B-98-1574
facil/mgmt – Lease Agreement for the Alcohol & Drug Alternative Program (ADAP) Space at 640 N. Union Street in Stockton, CA. CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. Craig Ogata, Facilities
Management Director; David Baker, County Administrator; Jim Stevens, Director of the ADAP
Program; and Judge Anthony Luccachini, Unified Courts, briefed the Board on this matter.
APPROVED. Simas/Gutierrez – 5 B-98-1575 & A-98-961
hr – Deferred Compensation Vendor Agreement: Union Safe Deposit Bank. A-98-962
hr – Amend Salary Range Assignment – Employment & Economic Development Department – EEDD Client Service Specialist I. R-98-652
hr – Adoption of the 1998/2000 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. CONSIDERED
SEPARATELLY. Richard Gacer and Bobby Bivens addressed the Board on this matter.
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. Gutierrez/Marenco – 5 B-98-1576
hr – Authorize the County to Join the CSAC-EIA Primary Workers’ Compensation Program.
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. Trish Huarte-Pechan, Assistant County Administrator, briefed the Board on this matter. Vincent Price, WCASC Senior VP; John Landis, Manager
of local Willis-Carroon; Kevin Bibler, EIA staff; and Brad Bates, Innovative Care Supervisor;
also were present for this item. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.
Simas/Gutierrez – 5 B-98-1577
retire – Adoption of Employer & Employee Contribution Rates & Death Benefit for the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association. B-98-1578 & R-98-653
cc – Settlement of Legal Action Entitled Ruben Cavazos, et al., vs. County of San Joaquin, et al., San Joaquin County Superior Court Case #CV000863. B-98-1579
ADJOURNED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1999 AT 11:00 A.M.
FOR A REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Marenco/Gutierrez – 5 B-98-1543