Board of Supervisors San Joaquin County MINUTE SUMMARY	KEN VOGEL Chairman Fourth District LEROY ORNELLAS Vice Chairman Fifth District STEVEN GUTIERREZ First District LARRY RUHSTALLER Second District VICTOR MOW Third District
MANUEL LOPEZ County Administrator DAVID WOOTEN County Counsel LOIS M. SAHYOUN Clerk of the Board

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

A moment of silence was held.

PRESENT: SUPERVISORS RUHSTALLER, ORNELLAS, GUTIERREZ, AND CHARIMAN VOGEL; SUPERVISOR MOW WAS ABSENT.

Minutes of the Board of Supervisors' Meeting of April 1, 2008. Approved. Gutierrez/Ruhstaller/4; Mow-Absent B-08-371

PRESENTATIONS

9:00 a.m. - bos - Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April 2008 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in San Joaquin County. Chairman Vogel presented the proclamation to Joelle Gomez, Executive Director of the Women’s Center. Ms. Gomez addressed the Board.

9:00 a.m. - bos - Proclamation Proclaiming April 22, 2008 as "Earth Day" in San Joaquin County. Chairman Vogel presented the proclamation. Public Works Director Tom Flinn introduced Mmes. Loyko and Rossen, organizers for the Annual Earth Day Festival. They accepted the proclamation in memory of Fran Abbott, who was a member of their committee, and a long-time advocate of the environment and education in the community.

Presentations (continued)

9:00 a.m. - bos - National County Government Week - Protecting Our Children - Featuring Health Care Services and Micke Grove Zoo.

Vic Singh, Mental Health Director, introduced Vanessa Martinez, Jennifer Zamora and Helen Howard from the Family Ties Program. The Family Ties Program is a residential substance abuse treatment program for mothers with young children. Each of the mothers addressed the Board.

Ken Cohen, Health Care Services Director, introduced Maria Lopez, a former patient who gave birth to triplets. Ms. Lopez addressed the Board regarding the services she received at the San Joaquin General Hospital.

Ken Nieland, Micke Grove Zoo Director, gave a presentation to the Board on the services and activities provided to children and their families by the San Joaquin County Parks Department. Mr. Nieland introduced Caitlyn Arteaga and Cassidy Arteaga, volunteers from the Ambassador’s Volunteer Program.

SCHEDULED MORNING ITEMS

9:00 a.m. - cao - Public Hearing for 2007-08 Expenditure Plans for State Citizens' Options for Public Safety Program. (4/5th's Vote Required) Phil Brown, Senior Deputy County Administrator, gave the presentation on this matter. ToCan Nguyen also addressed the Board. Approved Staff Recommendation. Ornellas/Ruhstaller/4; Mow-Absent B-08-372 and B-08-373

9:00 a.m. - cao - Public Hearing to Award a Solar Energy System Contract for the San Joaquin County Administration Building Project. Gabe Karam, Capital Projects Director, gave the presentation on this matter. Approved Staff Recommendation. Gutierrez/Ruhstaller/4; Mow-Absent R-08-201

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

9:00 a.m. - bos - Appointments to Boards & Commissions:

A) Advisory Water Commission - 6 Positions. Appointed Stephen Dresser. Ornellas/Gutierrez/4; Mow-Absent Clerk of the Board to Readvertise Remaining Positions. B-08-375

B) Agricultural Advisory Board - 1 Position. Reappointed Bob Pico. Ornellas/Gutierrez/4; Mow-Absent B-08-376

Appointments to Boards and Commissions (continued)

C) Building Board of Appeals - 1 Position. Clerk of the Board to Readvertise.

D) Kennedy Community Center Advisory Board - 1 Position. Appointed Louis Gonzales. Ornellas/Gutierrez/4; Mow-Absent B-08-377

E) Mental Health Board - 1 Position. Reappointed Jeffrey Giampetro. Ornellas/Gutierrez/4; Mow-Absent B-08-378

F) Taft Community Center Advisory Board - 1 Position. Clerk of the Board to Readvertise.

APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS # 1-29

Consent Items: #5, 16 and 17 - Pulled for discussion.

Consent Item: #5 – In response to Supervisor Ornellas, County Counsel David Wooten confirmed that each Department has a Conflict of Interest Code and each of them is different.

Consent Item: #15 – Chairman Vogel stated that this item had been pulled as the date of travel was not until a later date and that there was a typographical error in Consent Item #2.

Consent Item: #16 – Chairman Vogel explained that he brought this matter forward for the Board’s approval so that the volunteers and supporters of the County’s Ag Venture program can be honored at a reception in May. Supervisor Ornellas pointed out several areas in the invitation letter that needed to be changed because of FPPC regulations. Chairman Vogel confirmed that the changes would be made.

Consent Item: #17 – In response to Chairman Vogel and Supervisors Ornellas and Ruhstaller, County Administrator Manuel Lopez and County Counsel David Wooten explained the waiver of 90-day Public Hearing Notice Requirement for Lodi Redevelopment Project. Supervisor Gutierrez pointed out that “the Lodi City Council has directed staff, by resolution, to exclude the power of eminent domain from the proposed redevelopment project.”

Approve Consent Items (continued)

ToCan Nguyen addressed the Board on Consent Items.

Consent Items: #1– 4 and 16–29 – Approved. Gutierrez/Ruhstaller/4; Mow-Absent

CONSENT - HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1. cao - Children and Families Commission (First 5 San Joaquin) Recommendation to Approve Funding for the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Breastfeeding Initiative. B-08-379

2. bhs - Approval of Agreements to Provide Outreach and Specialty Mental Health Services to Underserved Communities. A-08-252, A-08-253, A-08-254, A-08-255, A-08-256 and A-08-257

3. hcs - Approval of the Agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Division of Juvenile Justice to Provide Medical Services for the Northern California Youth Correctional Center. B-08-380 and A-08-258

4. hsa - Approval of a Mary Graham Children's Shelter Foundation Request to Establish a Donor Recognition Art Piece. B-08-381

5. hsa - Acceptance of Revised Conflict of Interest Code for the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency. B-08-382

6. hsa - Authorization for Out-of-State Travel to the Mandatory RSVP Senior Corps Conference 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. B-08-383 and B-08-384

7. hsa - Accept Additional Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 26 Grant Funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2007-08. (4/5th's Vote Required) B-08-385 and B-08-386

CONSENT - PUBLIC WORKS

8. pw - Oppose the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (H. R. 2421 and S. 1870). B-08-387

9. pw - Award of Contract for the Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements Phase 5. (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Districts) R-08-202

10. pw - Approval of Temporary Road Closure for the Annual Avenue of the Vines Half Marathon. (4th District) R-08-203

11. pw - Award of Contract for the Lincoln Village Streets Resurfacing. (2nd District) R-08-204

Consent Items (continued)

12. pw - Vacation and Abandonment of Portions of Public Utility Easements at Flag City Arco. (4th District) R-08-205

CONSENT - LAW & JUSTICE

13. da - Resolution to Contract for a Grant with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Project State Neighborhoods Program and Adjust Appropriations and Revenues in the District Attorney's Main Budget Unit. (4/5th's Vote Required) B-08-388, B-08-389 and R-08-206

14. s/o - Agreement with Bay Area Cremation and Funeral Services for Indigent Cremation Services. B-08-390 and A-08-259

CONSENT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT

15. air - Out-of-State Travel for Leroy Ornellas, Board of Supervisors and Steven Hicks, Airport Director. Removed from the Agenda by County Administrator’s Office

16. bos - Authorization for Mailing in Excess of 100 Items - AgVenture. B-08-391

17. cao - Waiver of 90-day Public Hearing Notice Requirement for Lodi Redevelopment Project. B-08-392

18. cao - Execute a Public Utility Easement Deed and Street and Highway Easement Deed for the Agricultural Center. B-08-393

19. cao - Acceptance of the San Joaquin County Agricultural Center Phase 2 Support Building Contract and Execution of a Notice of Completion. R-08-207

20. cao - Acceptance of the San Joaquin County Superior Court, 215 West Elm Street, Lodi, California Contract and Execution of a Notice of Completion. R-08-208

21. cob - Approve Announcement of 1 Position on the Housing Authority Board. B-08-394

22. cdd - Request for Refund of Permit Fees (BP-0702038) for Charles Irwin. B-08-395

23. eedd - Approval to Modify Individual Training Account System. B-08-396

24. eedd - Approval of Workforce Investment Act Required Memorandum of Understanding with California State Department of Rehabilitation. B-08-397 and A-08-260

25. fac/mgmt - Award of Contract for the Canlis Heating and Domestic Hot Water Upgrade Project. R-08-209

26. fac/mgmt - Accept Contract as Complete for the Jail Heat/Hot Water Loop Replacement Project. R-08-210

Consent Items (continued)

27. fac/mgmt - Approve Caretaker Agreements. A-08-261, A-08-262 and A-08-263

28. oes - Approve Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Grant. B-08-398

CONSENT - MOUNTAIN HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

29. mhcsd - Approval of Contact with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. to Complete Studies and Reports for National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit. A-08-264

COMMUNICATIONS

bos - Received and Referred all Board Communications this date as Outlined on the Communications Distribution Listing. Gutierrez/Ornellas/4; Mow-Absent B-08-374

PUBLIC COMMENT

ToCan Nguyen addressed the Board on various matters.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Supervisor Ornellas commented on the recent One Voice Trip to Washington, D.C..

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

California Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency Negotiator: Manuel Lopez; John Bertke; Geoff Rothman

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, San Joaquin County Attorneys Association, San Joaquin County Probation Officers Association, Union of American Physicians and Dentists, and Unrepresented

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

California Government Code Section 54957

Title: Agricultural Commissioner

SCHEDULED AFTERNOON ITEMS

1:30 p.m. - h/r - Service & Retiree Award Presentation for April 15, 2008. The Board recognized County employees who had retired from October to December 2007. The Board also recognized County employees, who are still working, for 20 years to 40 years of service.

ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M.

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).