SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003

 

 

A moment of silence was held.

 

PRESENT: SUPERVISORS ORNELLAS, MOW, GUTIERREZ, MARENCO, SIEGLOCK

 

Minutes of the Board of Supervisors' Meeting of May 6, 2003.  Approved.  Mow/Gutierrez/5    B-03-557

 

SCHEDULED MORNING ITEMS

9:00 a.m. -       bos – Presented Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 19 through May 23, 2003 as “National Public Works Week” in San Joaquin County.  Paul Sensibaugh, and Tom Flinn, Director of Public Works, addressed the Board on this matter.

9:00 a.m. -       bos – Presented Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 12 through May 16, 2003 as “Juror Appreciation Week” in San Joaquin County.  Judge William Murray, and Annette Kirby, addressed the Board on this matter.

9:00 a.m. -       pw - Public Hearing to Grant a Pipeline Franchise to CalPeak Power-Midway, LLC.  (Said Ordinance Introduced and Waived on March 4, 2003) (4th District) Tom Flinn, Director of Public Works, addressed the Board on this matter.  Continued Indefinitely.  Gutierrez/Marenco/5   B-03-578

CONSENT ITEMS

 

Consent Items:              #1, 4, 5, 8, 16 & 25 - Pulled for discussion.

 

Consent Items (continued)

 

Consent Item:                           #1 - Supervisor Ornellas expressed his concern regarding the “Hold Harmless Agreement” in the contract and his concern of liability issues.  Supervisor Gutierrez urged that the Board approve this item and he emphasized how this program has helped so many young people.  He stated that everything is done to ensure the safety of all participants.  Supervisor Marenco commented on how well the program works and that the deputy sheriffs are friends rather than adversaries to the participants in the program.  Chairman Sieglock felt that the county should discuss the liability matter further with Stockton Unified.  He also said that he would like to know what other school districts do in comparison to Stockton Unified.   Supervisor Mow felt that this type of agreement was probably standardized, however, perhaps there had been some past history of problems.  However, Joe Chelli, Director of Aging Community Services, stated that there has been no negative history.  Mr. Chelli also addressed the Board on the funding and value of the program, and the partnering with Stockton Unified.  Continued to May 20, 2003.

 

Consent Item:                           #4  - In response to Supervisor Mow, Health Care Services Director  Roger Speed stated that the consultant is located in Louisiana, and that for the past 12 months the consultant has been on site either 20 hours or 30 hours per week.  Mr. Speed further explained the purpose of the contract and the consultant’s expertise in dealing with the revenue cycle.  Supervisor Gutierrez stated that he would not support this item unless it was added to the contract of the consultant to look into the matter of the Public Health Services billing, specifically the $208,000.  County Administrator Manuel Lopez stated that the Board already had received one report regarding the Public Health Services billing.   However, the Board will receive another report in response  to additional questions that have arisen.  Chairman Sieglock suggested the Board approve Consent Item #4 and that the Board  wait for a follow-up report from the County Administrator regarding the Public Health Services billing issue by the end of July.     Approved by separate motion.  Mow/Ornellas/4 Gutierrez/No

 

Consent Item:                           #5 – Supervisor Ornellas, commented that although he will support this item, he wanted to make it clear that he is not comfortable and does not like sole source contracts. 

 

Consent Item:                           #8 –  Health Care Service Director Roger Speed responded to Board Member questions and concerns regarding mid-year budget appropriation increases.  Communications Micky Pollack commented

 

 

                                                Consent Item #8 (continued)

on equipment ordered for installation at the Office of Substance Abuse.

                                                Approved by separate motion.

Gutierrez/Ornellas/3   Mow/Marenco/No 

 

Consent Item:                           #16 – Tom Flinn, Director of Public Works addressed the Board on this matter.  The public hearing date was changed to July 15, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. 

 

Consent Item:                           #25 – Supervisor Marenco stated his concerns regarding this matter and said that he would not support this item.  Supervisor Mow requested clarification on what the staff of the authority and the employees are receiving right now, and what they are getting with this contract. County Administrator Manuel Lopez responded that IHSS employees are employees of the beneficiaries and not of the authority, and staff is mandated by the state to be hired by the Board.   Approved by separate motion.  Ornellas/Mow/4  Marenco/No 

 

Consent Items:                          #2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 - 24 – Approved. Ornellas/Marenco/5

 

 

DISCUSSION - HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1.                  cao - Informational Report Regarding San Joaquin County Children and Families Commission United Way's Success by 6 Contracts.   Manuel Lopez, County Administrator, and Lani Schiff-Ross, Children & Families Program Coordinator, addressed the Board on this matter. Status Report Only – No Action Taken.

2.                  hcs – San Joaquin Medical Office Park Project Planning.  Roger Speed, Director of Health Care Services, Steve Ebert, Hospital Director, ToCan Nguyen, addressed the Board on this matter. Approved Staff Recommendation with the Recommendation that RFP would need to come back to the Board. Gutierrez/Ornellas/4  Mow/No         B-03-572

DISCUSSION - GENERAL GOVERNMENT

1.                  fac/mgmt - Adoption of the County Downtown Facilities Master Plan.  Craig Ogata, Director of Facilities Management, addressed the Board on this matter.  Approved Staff Recommendations with the Amendment to the Board Order.  Gutierrez/Mow/5        B-03-573

 

COMMUNICATIONS

bos - Received and Referred all Board Communications this Date as Outlined on the Communications Distribution Listing.  Gutierrez/Mow/5   B-03-574

PUBLIC COMMENT

ToCan Nguyen addressed the Board on various matters.

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Supervisor Gutierrez requested more information on inquiries he received from his constituency with respect to Megan’s Law.  County Administrator Manuel Lopez indicated that he is currently communicating with the Sheriff’s Department on this topic and will report back to the Board.

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

California Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency Negotiator:       Manuel Lopez; Don Turko; John Bertke; Jeff Sloan;                                                      Harry Lewis;  Robert Muszar 

 

Employee Organizations: SEIU, San Joaquin Deputy Sheriff's Association, San Joaquin

County Correctional Officers Association, San Joaquin County Law Enforcement

Management Association, Sheriff Deputy Sergeant Association, California Nurses

Association, San Joaquin County Management Association, San Joaquin District

Attorney Investigator's Association, Union of American Physicians and Dentists, and

Unrepresented

 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

California Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

JACK VOGEL et al., vs. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY; San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. CV 004317

 

 

SCHEDULED AFTERNOON ITEMS

1:30 p.m. -       cdd - Public Hearing: Recommended San Joaquin County 2003-04 Consolidated Plan - Annual Plan Including Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs.  Jon Moore, Chief Deputy Director, Community Development Department, and ToCan Nguyen, addressed the Board on this matter.  Approved Staff Recommendation.  Mow/Marenco/5  B-03-575

1:30 p.m. -       cdd - Mountain House Affordable Housing Impact Fee Revision.  Ben Hulse, Director of Community Development Department, Walter Kieser, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., James Edison, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., Kevin Shakkar, BIA of the Delta, Ena Aguirre, Steve Herrum, Attorney at Law, Susan Goodwin, Goodwin & Associates, Davie Fredudenberger, Goodwin & Associates, and Michael Hitchcock, addressed the Board on this matter.  Denied Staff Recommendation.  Directed that the Mountain House Affordable Housing Impact Fee remain unchanged, and further directed that a review of the Mountain House Affordable Housing Impact Fee shall not be undertakened until the completion of the 2000th dwelling unit in Mountain House.    Sieglock/Mow/3  Gutierrez/Marenco/No  B-03-576

 

CONSENT - HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1.                  age/cs - Stockton Unified School District Use Permits for the Use of Hamilton Middle School & Franklin High School Facilities.  Continued to May 20, 2003.

2.                  cao - Recruitment for the Director of the Human Services Agency.  B-03-558

3.                  cao - Approval of Children and Families Commission (First 5 San Joaquin) Recommendation for Extension of Mini-Grant A-02-380 with Lincoln Unified School District.  B-03-559 & A-03-314

4.                  hcs - Contract with Donald Wright & Associates, LLC. To Provide Professional Consulting Services.  Approved by separate motion.   Mow/Ornellas/4  Gutierrez/No     A-03-315 

5.                  hcs - Letter of Support Health Plan of San Joaquin.  B-03-560

6.                  hsa - California State Association of Counties Agreement for the Interim Statewide Automated Welfare System.  A-03-316

 

 

 

Consent Items (continued)

7.                  mhs - Mental Health Services Residential Placement at Casa Del Sol Residential Facility.  B-03-561

8.                  osa - Mid-Year Budget Appropriation Increases for the Office of Substance Abuse. (Continued from May 6, 2003) (4/5ths Vote Required)  Denied by a separate motion.    Gutierrez/Ornellas/3  Mow/Marenco/No  B-03-579

9.                  phs - Out-of-State Travel - American Society for Microbiology General Meeting in Washington, D.C. (Federally Funded)  B-03-562

 

CONSENT - PUBLIC WORKS

10.              cob - Approve Announcement of 2 Positions on the Advisory Water Commission.        B-03-563

11.              pw - Approval and Adoption of Plans and Specifications for the Slurry Seal 2003 and Setting a Bid Opening Date of June 5, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Districts)  R-03-279

12.              pw - Acceptance of the Schulte Road Resurfacing Contract and Execution of a Notice of Completion.  (5th District)  R-03-280

13.              pw - Acceptance of the East Stockton Streets Resurfacing, Phase 3, Contract and Execution of a Notice of Completion. (2nd District)  R-03-281

14.              pw - Set Public Hearing Date of June 17, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., for the Annexation of Territory to Wilkinson Manor Maintenance District (Mills Property). (4th District)        R-03-282

15.              pw - Declare the Intersection of Jack Tone Road and Harney Lane to be a Four-Way Stop Intersection. (4th District)  R-03-283

16.              pw - Set a Public Hearing Date of June 26, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., to Consider Assessment for Lighting and Drainage Districts.  R-03-284

 

CONSENT - LAW & JUSTICE

17.              s/o - Sheriff-Boating Safety: Application for Grant to Purchase Patrol Boat.  B-03-564

18.              s/o - Sheriff-Detectives: Approval of Fully Funded Out-of-State Travel to Critical Incident Response Technology Seminar in Seattle, Washington.  B-03-565

 

 

CONSENT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT

19.              cdd - Approve Refund of Remaining Deposited Funding to the Applicants of the Withdrawn Area "A" Old River-West Tracy Specific Plan Application.  B-03-566

20.              eedd - Authorization for Employment Contract with Kevin Tracy as a Department Applications Analyst.  B-03-567 & A-03-317

21.              isd – Property Joint Use Agreements – Communications Equipment at Clements Fire District, Linden Peters Fire District and Woodbridge Rural Fire Protection District.      B-03-568, A-03-318, A-03-319 & A-03-320

22.              isd - Adopt Information Security Policy and Approve the Information Security Program (Administrative Manual Section 1500, Sub Section 1511).  B-03-569

23.              oes - Approve Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program.  R-03-285 & B-03-570

24.              oes - Designation of Individuals Authorized to Execute State of California Emergency Management Planning Grant Documents.  R-03-286

 

CONSENT – IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY

25.              ihss - Approval of Contract Between the San Joaquin County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System for an Actuarial Valuation for Public Authority Administrative Staff.  Approved by separate motion.  Ornellas/Mow/4  Marenco/No  B-03-571 & A-03-321 

 

ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF SUSAN CASILLAS

ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003 AT 9:00 A.M.

Sieglock/Gutierrez/5  B-03-577

               

Note:      If you need disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (209) 468-2350 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Government Code. Section 54954.2(a).