Carre Brown

1st District Supervisor

John McCowen

2nd District Supervisor

Vice-Chair

John Pinches

3rd District Supervisor

Kendall Smith

4th District Supervisor

Chair

DAN HAMBURG

5th District Supervisor

 

 

 

 

CARMEL J. ANGELO

Chief Executive Officer/

Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

 

Jeanine b. nadel

County Counsel

 

 

 

 

county administration center

501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010

Ukiah, CA  95482

(707) 463-4441

Fax (707) 463-5649

cob@co.mendocino.ca.us

 

 

 

Mendocino County Board of Supervisors

 

Agenda (Amended)

 

Regular Meeting

October 25, 2011 – 9:00 AM

Board Chambers, Room 1070, County Administration Center

 

 

Following the posting of the Agenda, all agenda item supporting documentation, including any material submitted to the Clerk after distribution of the Agenda packet, is available for public review through the Executive Office, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010, Ukiah, CA 95482 during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

 

Persons wishing to file documentation on any agenda item for the official record must submit ten (10) copies of each document to the Executive Office.

 

Members of the public are advised that all cell phones or electronic devices are to be turned off upon entering the Board Chambers.

 

 

 

 

TIMED ITEMS

 

      Timed Items                                                                                                       

        Please note that all times provided are considered approximate.

9:30 a.m.:    Chief Executive Officer's Report (See Item No. 6a)

10:30 a.m.:  Mendocino County Art Champion Awards, Immediately Followed by a Reception in Conference Room B (See Item No. 6c)

1:30 p.m.:    Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of a Letter in Support of the Gualala Municipal Advisory Council's (GMAC) Action Regarding NTMP 1-10NTMP-011MEN (See Item No. 8c)

2:00 p.m.:    Presentation by Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro (See Item No. 6d)

2:30 p.m.:    Mendocino Historical Review Board (MHRB) Interviews and Possible Appointments (See Item No. 11a)

OPEN SESSION

1.     Open Session                                                                                                      

MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

2.   Modifications to Agenda                                                                    

Items added to the agenda subsequent to agenda publication, up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting, pursuant to Government Code section 54954.

(a)         Agenda Item No. 6(a): Chief Executive Officer's Report

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accept the report of the Chief Executive Officer.

PUBLIC EXPRESSION

3.    Public Expression                                                                                       

Members of the public are welcome to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. The Board is prohibited by law from taking action on matters not on the agenda, but may ask questions to clarify the speaker's comment. The Board limits testimony on matters not on the agenda to 3 minutes per person and not more than 10 minutes for a particular subject at the discretion of the Chair of the Board.

Individuals wishing to address the Board under Public Expression are welcome to do so throughout the meeting. To best facilitate these items, please review and complete the public comment/speaker form available at the back of the Boardroom and present to the Clerk. If you wish to submit written comments, please provide 10 copies to the Executive Office staff, located in the County Administration Center, Room 1010. All meetings are tape-recorded, so speakers are reminded to announce their names as they approach the podium.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.    Approval of Minutes                                                                                

(a)         October 18, 2011, Board Meeting

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors approves the minutes of October 18, 2011.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5.   Consent Calendar                                                                                     

The Consent Calendar is considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion.  Any Board member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.

See Section at the end of this document for the full listing of Consent items

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

6.   County Executive Office                                                                   

(a)         Chief Executive Officer's Report

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts the report of the Chief Executive Officer, including direction to schedule an informational presentation on Laura's Law, to be held in December 2011. (See Agenda Item No. 2 – Modifications to the Agenda)

(b)        Discussion and Possible Action Including Review, Adoption, Amendment, Consideration or Ratification of Legislation Pursuant to the Adopted Legislative Platform

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors takes action and/or provides direction to staff regarding matters of legislation.

(c)         Adoption of Proclamation Declaring that Elizabeth Raybee, Artist; Pattie DeMatteo, Citizen; Mendocino County Lodging Association & Visit Mendocino, Inc., a Business; and Carolyn Carpenter, Arts Educator, are Recipients of the 2011 Mendocino County Art Champions Awards as Nominated by the Community and Selected by the Arts Council of Mendocino County (ACMC)

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors adopt the Proclamation recognizing the recipients of the 2011 Mendocino County Art Champions Awards.

(d)        Presentation by Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro, First Assembly District, Regarding "Year End Report" Pertaining to this Year's Legislative Session, State Financial Condition, and Associated Items of Interest or Significance to Mendocino County

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board receive the informational report from Assemblymember Chesbro, including identification of topics that warrant referral and/or follow up action by Mendocino County.

DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS AND REPORTS

7.    Departmental Matters and Reports                                      

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

8.    Board of Supervisors                                                                                

(a)         Supervisors' Reports

(b)        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Letter to the November 1, 2011, Joint Assembly Committee Hearing Regarding Need to Consider Economic Impacts when Designating Parks for Closure (Sponsors: Supervisors Smith and Hamburg)

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve sending a letter to the November 1, 2011, Joint Assembly Committee hearing; and authorize Chair to sign same.

(c)         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of a Letter in Support of the Gualala Municipal Advisory Council's (GMAC) Action Regarding NTMP 1-10NTMP-011MEN (Sponsor: Supervisor Hamburg)

Recommended Action/Motion: Support the recommendation of the GMAC with respect to NTMP 1-10NTMP-011MEN by letter to Leslie Markham, Deputy Chief, Forest Practice, California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention; and authorize the Chair to sign same.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.    Miscellaneous                                                                                               

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MATTERS

10.  Board of directors matters                                                            

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the: In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board; Mendocino County Air Quality Management District; Mendocino County Library District; Mendocino County Public Facilities Corporation; Mendocino County Water Agency; and the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Mendocino.          

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

11.   Appointments to Boards and Commissions                       

The Board of Supervisors is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill various vacancies. Please consult with the Executive Office for information on specific categorical areas and District vacancies, or visit our website at:  www.co.mendocino.ca.us/bos

(a)         Discussion and Possible Action Including Interviews with Applicants and Possible Reappointments to the Mendocino County Historical Review Board (MHRB)

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors reappoints Ms. Beth Perrill and Ms. Wendy A. Roberts to the Mendocino Historical Review Board pursuant to Mendocino County Code Section 20.760.020.

CLOSED SESSION

12.   Closed Session                                                                                                

Notice to the public regarding closed session:  As provided in the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections 54950 et seq., the Board of Supervisors may meet in closed session with members of its staff, County employees, and its attorneys.  These sessions are not open to the public and may not be attended by members of the public.  The matters the Board will meet on in closed session are identified below or are those matters appropriately identified in open session as requiring immediate attention and arising after the posting of the agenda.  Any public reports of action taken in the closed session will be made in accordance with Government Code sections 54957.1.

(a)         Sitting as the IHSS Public Authority Governing Board: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators:  Carmel J. Angelo, Pat Meek, Stacey Cryer, and MaryLou Leonard; Employee Organization(s):  IHSS Providers

(b)        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators: Carmel J. Angelo, Pat Meek, and Rick Haeg; Employee Organization(s):  All

(c)         Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9b(3)(A) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation - One Case

WORKSHOP/BUDGET/PLANNING MATTERS

13.  Workshop/budget/planning matters                                                  

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED AND FILED

14.  Communications Received and Filed                                       

Communications received and filed are retained by the Clerk throughout the Board proceedings. To review items described in this section, please contact the Executive Office staff in Room 1010.

(a)         State of California Fish and Game Commission - Notice of proposed regulatory action relating to public use of Department of Fish and Game lands: Any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing, on all options relevant to this action at a hearing to be held at the Veteran's Memorial Building, 112 West Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA, on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard; The same applies to a hearing to be held at the State of California, Resources Agency Building Auditorium, 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard; Written comments may be submitted via fax to (916) 653-5040, via email to FGC@fgc.ca.gov, or via mail to 1416 Ninth Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090, and must be received before 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2012; All comments must be received no later than February 2, 2012, at the hearing in Sacramento, CA

(b)         State of California Department of Fish and Game - Notice of proposed regulatory action relating to the SHARE program: The Department will hold a public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m. on November 28, 2011, in the conference room at 1812 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811; Any interested person may submit comments, either written or orally, relevant to the proposed action at the hearing; Written comments may also be submitted via fax to (916) 445-4048, via email to vbarr@dfg.ca.gov, or via mail to Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife Branch, Victoria Barr, SHARE Program Coordinator, 1812 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811; All written comments must be received by the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 28, 2011, and must include the true name and mailing address of the commenter

(c)         Protest of Non-Renewal of Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owner: Lorrie Hurn

(d)         Protest of Non-Renewal of Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owner: Jessica Mireles

(e)         Protest of Non-Renewal of Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owner: Brett Neil Ingram

(f)          Protest of Non-Renewal of Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owner: Herbert C. Steiner

(g)         Protest of Non-Renewal of Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owners: Charles and Carleen Lane

(h)         Protest of Non-Renewal of Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owners: Zell S. Cantrell and Paul J. Van Brocklin Sr.

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM DETAIL

 

 

5.   Consent Calendar - Continued: Item Detail                  

The Consent Calendar is considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion.  Any Board member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.

Items Recommended for Denial:

CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY

(a)         Claim of Sherry Titus

Items Recommended for Approval:

ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER

(b)        Adoption of Resolution Designating the County Assessor Clerk-Recorder as the Authorized Representative for Open Space Subvention

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the appointment of Susan M. Ranochak, Assessor County Clerk-Recorder, to be the Authorized Representative to submit an application for Open Space Subvention Entitlement, and provide an original of said Resolution when approved to the Assessor County Clerk-Recorder's Office for submission with the application for Subvention.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(c)         Adoption of a Proclamation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Ukiah Valley Association for Habilitation (UVAH) (Sponsors: Supervisors Brown and Hamburg)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt a Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Ukiah Valley Association for Habilitation (UVAH).

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(d)        Adoption of Resolution Designating the Arts Council of Mendocino County as the County of Mendocino's Authorized Partner for the 2011/2012 California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution designating the Arts Council of Mendocino County as the County of Mendocino's Authorized Partner for the 2011/2012 California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program.

(e)        Appointment of Three Members to Two Year Terms on the Mendocino County Lodging Business Improvement District Advisory Board

Recommended Action/Motion: Appoint Ann Everett, and re-appoint Anil Bhula, as inland representatives to the BID Advisory Board; appoint Jim Hurst as a coastal representative to the BID Advisory Board.

(f)          Approval of the Continuation of the Board Ad-Hoc Committee Formed on March 22, 2011, to Review Efficiencies of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, with a Redefined Scope of Assignment in Response to the Efficiency Audit Prepared by Harris and Harris Enterprises

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board approve the continuation of the Board Ad-Hoc Committee, including a redefined scope of assignment in response to the Efficiency Audit prepared by Harris and Harris Enterprises.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(g)        Approval of Agreement with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (Pleasanton, CA) in the Amount of $315,219 to Provide Evidence Based Training for Foster Care Providers, Group Home Staff and County Staff Serving Mendocino County's Federally IV-E Eligible Children

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Agreement with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District in the amount of $315,219 to provide Evidence Based Training for foster care providers, group home staff and County staff serving Mendocino County's Federally IV-E eligible children; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(h)        Approval of Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health (Sacramento, CA) in the Amount of $350,000 to Provide Residential Treatment Services for Adults in Fiscal-Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 to provide residential treatment services for adults in Fiscal-Year 2011/2012; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(i)          Approval of Agreement with Helios Healthcare, LLC (Sacramento, CA)  in the Amount of $53,000 to Provide Residential Treatment Services for Adults in Fiscal-Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Helios Healthcare, LLC, in the amount of $53,000 to provide residential treatment services for adults in fiscal-year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(j)          Approval of Agreement with Summitview Child Treatment Center (Placerville, CA) in the Amount of $100,000 to Provide Mental Health Treatment to Children of Mendocino County in Fiscal-Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Summitview Child Treatment Center (Placerville) in the amount of $100,000 to provide mental health treatment to children of Mendocino County in fiscal-year 2011/2012; and authorize the Health and Human Service Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(k)        Approve Agreement with the Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc. (MPIC) in the amount of $702,900 to Provide Employment and Training Services to Dislocated Workers in the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year and the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012-2013.  Services to be Performed Per the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on Behalf of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB )

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement with the Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc. (MPIC) in the amount of $702,900 to provide employment and training services to dislocated workers in the 2011-2012 fiscal year and the first quarter of fiscal year 2012-2013. Services to be performed per the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on behalf of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and; Authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(l)          Approval of Agreement with the Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc. (MPIC) in the amount of $727,115 to Provide Employment and Training Services to Adults, Dislocated Workers, Youth and Businesses in the Second through the Fourth Quarters of the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year; Services to be Performed Per the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on Behalf of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement with the Mendocino Private Industry Council, Inc. (MPIC) in the amount of $727,115 to provide employment and training services to adults, dislocated workers, youth and businesses in the second through fourth quarters of the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.   Services to be performed per the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on behalf of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and; authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(m)      Approval of Agreement with the State of California, Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Office in the Amount of $372,491 to Provide Medical/Health Disaster Preparedness Training, Equipment and Supplies for Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Community Health Services and all Public/Private Medical Partners in Fiscal Year 2011-2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with the State of California, Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Office in the amount of $372,491 to provide medical/health disaster preparedness training, equipment and supplies for HHSA, Community Health Services and all public/private medical partners in Fiscal Year 2011-2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect annual maximum amount.

(n)        Approval of the Abbreviated Consolidated Plan: Continuum of Care for the Homeless 2011-2016

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Abbreviated Consolidated Plan: Continuum of Care for the Homeless, for November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2016, and to continue to apply for HUD and other funds as recommended by the Homeless Services Planning Group to provide services to the homeless in Mendocino County.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(o)        Approval of Appropriation of Unanticipated Revenues from Health & Safety Code Section 11470.2 in the Amount of $27,700, to be Used to Pay Harris and Harris Enterprises for the Sheriff's Efficiency Audit

Recommended Action/Motion: Appropriate unanticipated revenues from Health & Safety Code Section 11470.2 in the amount of $27,700, to be used to pay Harris and Harris Enterprises for the Sheriff's efficiency audit.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(p)        Approval of Extension of the Term of the Agreement in the Memorandum of Understanding for Collection of Court Ordered Debt, Between the County and State Franchise Tax Board, and Authorize Signature by the County Executive Officer

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve extension of the term of agreement in the Memorandum of Understanding between County and State Franchise Tax Board and authorize signature by the County Executive Officer.

Additional Meeting Information

 

 

 

 

Additional Meeting Information for Interested Parties

·         The Board of Supervisors complies with ADA requirements and upon request, will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting material available in appropriate alternative formats (pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2). Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the Executive Office by calling (707) 463-4441 at least five days prior to the meeting

·         If you wish to address the Board on any matter on the agenda, please review and complete the public comment/speaker form available at the back of the Board Chambers. If you wish to submit documentation, please provide 10 copies to Executive Office staff, located in the Administration Center, Room 1010

·         A copy of the Agenda Packet is available for public review in the Executive Office, Room 1010. Proposed actions and supporting documents are considered draft until acted upon by the Board

·         Additional information on specific agenda items may be obtained by contacting the sponsoring departments. Contact information for County departments may be obtained at www.co.mendocino.ca.us/departments.htm

·         Board proceedings are broadcast on the local Public Access Channel to accommodate greater public access; tune in at the corresponding Open Session time as posted on the front page of the Agenda

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