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The June 8, 2001 meeting of the North County Water Purveyors Group focused on the
Nacimiento Pipeline project. Christine Ferrara, County Water Utilities Manager in charge of the
Nacimiento project,gave the group a brief discussion of changes in the project, the revised
timeline and updated construction cost estimates. The project as now defined for the upcoming
EIR reroutes the pipeline down along the Nacimiento River, through Camp Roberts, across Hwy.
101 and across the Salinas River just south of San Miguel where it follows an alignment east of
the Salinas River south to just above Santa Margarita where it again returns to the previous
alignment through Santa Margarita to the Cuesta Tunnel. This revised alignment has been
developed to avoid the many impacts associated with traffic along Lake Nacimiento Drive and
through Paso Robles and Templeton.
The revised timeline for the project has completion of the EIR in the fall of 2002 with
construction slated for around 2005. Project costs are conservatively estimated at approximately
$175 million for a treated water project built to full capacity. The County will look at options for
a raw water project with reduced pump capacities etc., based upon projected initial participation
in an effort to reduce costs without impacting the long-term viability of the project.
One primary issue still confronting the project is the unallocated water from the project, what to
do with it, who pays for it, etc. This issue will continue to be discussed as the project develops.
For the purpose of the EIR though, it is probably wise to continue to evaluate the project in what
may be considered a worst-case-scenario to ensure that should the project need to be up-sized, it
will have been adequately discussed in the EIR.
As discussed with our Council during my last liaison report, the committee did confirm our
support of the County Board's direction relative to inclusion of the DeAnza trail in the project
EIR.
Each agency also provided a map indicating our urban services area and discussed issues relative
to the ability to provide services and possible modifications to our urban services boundaries. San
Luis Obispo continues to be impressive in terms of the development of our greenbelt and the
hardening of our borders. Templeton seems to have numerous issues with their water supplies
and their ability to serve new developments. The area between Templeton and Paso Robles is
somewhat confused relative to who is/can provide service to those commercial properties.
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A brief discussion was held on the progress of the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin study. The
time for completion of the study has been extended by an additional three months to allow for
completion of some additional groundwater quality analysis. This groundwater quality analysis
can be used to verify many of the hydraulic conditions being noted in the study and will serve to
strengthen the overall study results.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday,July 13`h and we will invite Cambria, Morro Bay, San
Miguel and Los Osos to attend to discuss their possible interest in the Nacimiento project. If you
have any questions regarding this report please call me, or John Moss.
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ENERGYCONSERVATION SERVICES
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UHW and ECF 128 that is designed to in- energy conservation as Energy Crisis Remains
weatherizauon lobs crease participation in programs. In the first
Home Repak Jobs 53 PG&E's business and release of funds, EOC microwave ovens, and
Complete., residential energy man- will receive$143,063 utility payment assis-
t so Cal Gat weather- 106 agement programs in 4 to be used for energy tante. Additional CAL ,
ation lobs counties.The new services,including re- LIHEAP funds will fol-
Furnace and A/C 72 $228,000 contract be- frigerator replacement, low after the initial 3
Installations/Repairs gins this June. Five ad- electric baseload meas- month program is com-
ditional staff members utes, weatt errization, pleted. Energy staff
will be added for the furnace replacement, will be reassigned as
Personnel News: six month project. air conditioning repairs needed for the project.
• Jose Cbavarin joins ENERGY OUTGROWS BOTH OFFICES
Salinas crew as new
weatherization in- As*the Department has 1,700 square foot office the Southwood loca-
staller. taken on new projects, and warehouse on Day- tion. After an exten-
• Nicole Johnson, for- adding new staff to ton Road. The space sive search, a site has
mer Peace Corps vol- both Salinas and SLO has two offices and a been found and an offer
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storage area In SLO, ing with office and
munity Resource quickly outgrown our
Worker in SLO. workspaces. Salinas our need for new space warehouse space in San
recently moved from is a function of growth Luis Obispo. More on
• Joe Frausto is home its tiny first office on and the agency's up- this in next month's
now and recovering Portola Road to a new coming need to vacate newsletter.
from his motorcycle
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EOC HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION REPORT
May 2001
ADMINISTRATION
Final plans for An Afternoon of Epicurean Delights were made. Shanthe,Jessica and Amy
worked on bringing volunteers together for the event along with Lisa Dells, who also assisted
with logistics coordination. Raye continued to focus on recruiting for key positions within the
division.
SLO COUNTY HIV AWARENESS PROJECT
HIV&Life Education classes are kicking into high gear. Crisnna has been
working hard on collaborations,linking recruitment of class participants to
existing support groups and gatherings throughout the county.The
complimentary media campaign continues.
Anew outreach brochure is in the layout stage.This outreach piece will
focus on class offerings,HIV statistics,as well as letting people know
about all the services EOC offers to the Latino community.
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
Classes were taught this month at Cayucos Elementary, Paso Community, Oak Hills
Continuation, Parents of Vineyard Elementary, Vineyard Elementary, Morro Bay High School,
Coast Union High School, San Luis Obispo High School, and Famson High School. An HIV
workshop was also held this month and"Power Through Choices"was taught to foster teens.
Sham and Francine have been working with the Teen Wellness Program in doing clinical
outreach to the homeless.
MALE VOICES PROJECT
A new facility is needed for the project Plans are currently underway to move in to LifeBound
Leadership's old site,pending permits. A grant proposal was submitted to the United Way and
also to the Probation Department The latter includes funds to establish a boxing class at the new
site.
MVP is also preparing for the Young Men's Summit to be held June 22-24. That same weekend,
20 youth will attend a Hip-Hop event in Los Angeles.
Collaboration with the Teen Wellness.Program was successful in bringing clinic services to
MVPs program participants.
PROMOTORAS COMUNITARIAS
Promotoras is in the midst of exciting restructuring. Rosa Saucedo is now the Outreach
Specialist and will concentrate her efforts on developing new Promotaras and on citizenship
issues. Lana Adams is currently supervising the program and developing resources. There are
currently 2 FTE Outreach Workers,2.5 FTE Domestic Outreach Workers, and one Health
Educator supporting Rosa as she assists Latinos in dealing with health issues, domestic violence, -
citizenship, leadership, education and pesticide information.
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LIFEBOUND LEADERSHIP
We look forward to the new Coordinator, Eugenia Cortez-Serving, coming on the beginning of
July. Eugenia is replacing Eileen Maddox who left the end of May. In the interim, Lana Adams
will be the programs supervisor.
The staff and youth had a busy month participating in a Career Fair at Allan Hancock College, a
field trip to Cantanneo Brothers, a Suicide Prevention Workshop, Cruise Night in Paso Robles,
and the Nipomo Youth Coalition Visioning for 2001.
TEEN ACADEMUC PARENTING PROGRAM
For May's Pregnancy Prevention Month,TAPPNET sponsored a Teen Mom and Siblings panel
at the San Luis Obispo Library. Two sibling program participants were accepted to universities
this month.
The program is delighted to announce the hiring of its new supervisor, Dori Iunker who will
begin working in July. Shannon O'Grady-Ragsdale was also brought on board. She begins as
the Paso Robles Social Worker in June.
SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING
On May 22, the Older American's Month Luncheon was attended by staff. Staff also talked with
Arroyo Grande Lions regarding funding for the purchase of a tonometer. A second hemoglobin
machine was purchased this month.
TEEN WELLNESS
We are currently recruiting for an Outreach Health Educator to work working
month.
ns.s and
Title X programs. Shannon Quake, our first teen PIC person,began
with us thisPlanning continues for our 5`°anniversary event Itis now scheduled for Sunday, July 15`,at
Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo. We are looking for teens who would like to
present/perform their talents at the event
Teen Wellness staff did outreach and charting at Cal Poly's Pride Day. Jessica spoke on the Peer
Provider Program at CFHC's Public Policy Forum in Los Angeles. Clinics have been very well
attended. On one Friday, 22 patients were seen in a 4-hour clinic!
CLINICAL SERVICES
Educator continues. A Clinic supervisor was hired and will
Recruitment for a Clinical Health
begin.in July.
We have just received Title X Infrastructure fiords to remodel our Medical Records Office, add
toll-free(800)numbers for our main clinic line and teen line, and purchase laptop computers for
appointment scheduling from satellite sites. Administrative Staff met with our Technology
Consultants to review the findings of our clinical technology needs assessment
We began outreach to the homeless. Johnson and Johnson made a large donation of dental floss
and band-aids for our outreach incentive packs. Also, a local toy company donated several bags
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sally has been working on a Male Voices After School Program grant through the SAFE schools
project to be submitted in June. An HIV mini-grant proposal that provides for training and
leadership development will also be submitted.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP)-Center Based
EOC's Child and Adult Care Food Program for child care centers is aiding in a pilot
program that is part of the State Department of Education,Nutrition Services Division.
Nancy Metcalf has been selected to gather data about what Nutrition Monitoring entails
for child care centers and child care provider homes. The data will then be used to write
a curriculum for a class that will be taught at.Fresno City College on Nutrition
Monitoring. The Food Service Manager will be meeting with Nancy Metcalf in Kerman,
CA on June 29 to help with the project
As of June 1,2001 all child care centers are now receiving 2% fat milk for the 3-5 year
olds. Previously only the Head Start and State Program centers were serving 3.5 year
olds 2% fat milk and now the Migrant Head Start centers are serving it as well.
A Registered Dietician has been selected to be available for consulting for the Head Start
and Migrant Head Start Programs. She will be regularly approving the menus for
compliance with USDA meal patterns and attending Health Specialists Advisory
Meetings. She will also beavailable on an as-needed basis to meet with parents that have
concerns about their child's nutritional status.
Mentoring Services Update April 2001
The Mentor Alliance partners with many programs and agencies throughout the county to
expand and increase mentoring. To better acquaint the Board with the work being done
through the Mentor Alliance each month I will focus on one of our partners. The Mentor
Alliance partners with all seven of the law enforcement Juvenile Diversion Programs,
which provide an option for first time offenders of certain,somewhat minor,crimes such
as vandalism and shoplifting to, if the terms of the program are met,remove the offense
from the youth's record. We work with Arroyo Grande,Atascadero,Grover.Beach,
Morro Bay, Paso, SLO,and the Sheriff programs, providing mentors as an early
intervention and to prevent of future delinquent behavior. We assist the programs in their
set up according to Quality Assurance Standards.
This has been a very good partnership but there is just not enough in the way of resources
for law enforcement to maintain Quality Assurance Standard programs due to the
oversight needed. One of the possibilities for some future funding is collaborating with
the Probation Department who is applying for$800,000.00 to coordinate and bring
services to Juvenile Diversion Programs. AB 1913,which is the funding Probation is
pursuing,will assist in keeping mentoring connected with these Diversion.Programs and
the youth in them as well as our assistance in recruiting, screening,training,and
providing technical assistance.
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June 2001
Homeless Services
Shelter
Officially dedicated and renamed to the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter on May 12,.2001. This
was the finale of the week of Hunger and Homeless Awareness, sponsored by Beyond Shelter of
Cal Poly. We had a great 10 days of events beginning with a mock shelter and ending with the
walk from the Shelter to the Prado Day Center. All of the activities were well attended and the
students did a great job raising the awareness of the needs of the low income and homeless in our
County. Total shelter beds for the month totaled 2,180, averaging 70 persons per night receiving
a bed. Total diners and dashers were 410, averaging 13 per night Total persons using the
services on any given night were 2,273, averaging 89 persons per night. For the month,requests
for 77 beds were denied due to over capacity.
Prado Day Center
The center continues to be open for weekends. Friend's of the Prado Day Center have provided
the funds for the center to be opened through the summer. A budget for the next fiscal year will
be presented in their June meeting for a decision to continue the operation of the site 365 days a
year. This will result in Friends being responsible for providing funds over$100,000 in a
proposed budget of$261,128. Fundraising efforts to support the operation of the center and the
shelter are necessary and discussion between the Board of Friends and the Homeless Advisory
Board are occurring. The EOC Board Chair has met with the Friend's Chair to discuss strategies
in fund raising efforts to support the needs of the homeless utilizing both sites. It is questionable
if Friends will commit to weekends year round based on the portion of income they would need to
raise on a yearly basis. Persons using the services averaged 75 daily. Persons receiving a meal
from the People's Kitchen averaged 79 daily. An average of 23 bus tokens were given out daily.
The city provides some tokens for persons using the site of the center.
Case Management and North County
Persons being housed during the month were 5 families consisting of 6 adults and 9 children and
6 singles. This totals 21 persons for the month moving into affordable housing or a supportive
program leading towards successful permanent housing.Persons staying at the shelter using the
services of case management were 5 families consisting of 7 adults, 6 children and 18 singles,
totaling 31 persons. North County has 15 families consisting of 17 adults and 30 children and 4
singles, totaling 51 persons utilizing case management Funding through DSS for an additional
case manager in North County and a new one in South County may be released by the middle of
June. `
Success Story
A local family of a mom with her 2 children had been living with family and in and out of motels
for over one year. The family took the courageous step to come into the shelter with the _
encouragement of Promotoras.. At the time the mom was 6 months pregnant and working at a
local nursing home. The mom was trying to be strong as the children began crying their first
night at the shelter. All of us attempted to assure them they would be okay. We are-happy to say
the family is housed prior to her giving birth to her third child at the shelter. They are grateful for
the services of EOC and express gratitude for the assistance they received.
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