HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10311989 - S.5 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 31, 1989,by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Scates v. Rydingsword, Preliminary Injunction
The Board of Supervisors, having been advised of the
Superior Court's Preliminary Injunction in Scates v. Rydincrsword,
No. C89-02060, it is by the Board Ordered:
1 . County Counsel is directed to appeal from the Court's
preliminary injunction.
2 . County Counsel is directed to apply for a writ of
prohibition insofar as the Superior Court's order purports to
extend the right to benefits under Welfare and Institutions Code
section 17000 to persons who do not meet the County's standards
for General Assistance eligibility.
3 . Notwithstanding that the County's appeal will stay the
mandate of the Superior Court, the Social Service Director is
directed to continue the Spring Shelter Program pending further
order of the Courts or of this Board.
4 . The Social Service Director is directed to present for
Board of Supervisors action on November 7, 1989, an Armory
Shelter Program for non-General Assistance eligibles for the
period from December 1, 1989, to March 31,1990.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 31, 1989
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By AJ ,Deputy
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