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Carre Brown 1st District Supervisor |
John McCowen 2nd District Supervisor Chair |
John Pinches 3rd District Supervisor |
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Mendocino
Agenda
(amended) Regular
Meeting January
24, 2012 – 9:00 AM Board
Chambers, Room 1070, |
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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, 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
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TIMED ITEMS
Timed
Items
Please note that all
times provided are considered approximate.
10:00 a.m.: Introduction and Waive
Reading of an Ordinance Amending Mendocino
1:30 p.m.: Presentation and Possible Action on Retiree
Health Plan Work Group Recommendations on the Termination and Alternatives to
the Termination of the Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree Health Plan Effective
February 29, 2012 (See Item No. 5d)
OPEN SESSION
1. Open Session
(a)
Roll Call
(b)
Pledge of Allegiance
PROCLAMATIONS
2. Proclamations
Items in this section
are automatically adopted unless specifically pulled by a Supervisor.
Proclamations may be presented or commented on as needed.
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 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 AND DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
5.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
(a)
Chief
Executive Officer's Report
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts
the report of the Chief Executive Officer.
(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 provides
direction to staff regarding matters of legislation.
Recommended Action/Motion: Introduce and waive reading of the
ordinance amendment Mendocino
HUMAN RESOURCES
Recommended Action/Motion: 1)
Accept presentation from Staff and Retiree Health Plan Work Group on
Recommendations on Termination and Alternatives to the Termination of the
Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree Health Plan Effective February 29, 2012; 2)
Should the Board rescind the November 15, 2011 direction regarding termination
of the Non-Medicare Eligible Retire
Health Plan 2a) Continue to offer the current plan (at $922.56 per participant
fully paid by participant) through December 31, 2012 returning to the Board
with quarterly updates on plan experience and funding levels; 2b) Allow for the approximate 60 non-Medicare
eligible retirees who were participants in the retiree health plan in September
2011 (prior to the notification of the rate increase and elimination of the
County subsidy) who subsequently dropped from the plan to have the opportunity
to re-enroll with an effective date of March 1, 2012 at the same premium
rate; 2c) Return to the Board in
August/September 2012 with a possible renewal option for Plan Year 2013 based on
the experience levels of the participant group and status of the Retiree Health
Plan Trust Fund at that time; 2d) Should the Board determine, after review of
the proposed renewal rates for Plan Year 2013, its desire to retain the Retiree
Health Plan for Plan (Calendar) Year 2013, confirm the Board's intent to
terminate retiree health plan effective December 31, 2013 at which time the
Health Care Reform exchange program is expected to be implemented.
TRANSPORTATION
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accept the
report of the Transportation Director.
Recommended Action/Motion: None.
This is an informational item only.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS
6. Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous
(a)
Supervisors'
Reports
Recommended Action/Motion: Introduce and waive the reading of
Ordinance amending Section 3.04.071 of the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MATTERS
7. 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.
MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
8. 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.
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended that the Mendocino
County Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution and approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County
Management Association for the term of January 24, 2012 through January 23,
2013, and authorize Chair to sign same.
CLOSED SESSION
9. 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)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency
Negotiators:
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED AND FILED
10. 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM DETAIL
4. Consent Calendar -
Continued
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 North Gualala Water Company
Items Recommended for Approval:
MINUTES
(c)
January
10, 2012, Board Meeting
APPOINTMENTS
(d)
Approval
of Recommended Appointments/Reappointments to the Mendocino Council of
Governments (MCOG)
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors approves
the following appointments/reappointments:
AGRICULTURE
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution Proclaiming Sundays to
be "Eat Local, Buy
ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the County Clerk to consolidate
the City of Ukiah's Municipal Election with the Presidential Primary Election
to be held on June 5, 2012.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the County Clerk to Consolidate
the Special District Election with the Special Municipal Election for the City
of Fort Bragg scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt resolution exempting fire
departments with 501(c) status from payment of the alcoholic beverage control
license fee for events exceeding one day, and authorize Chair to sign same.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the letter of support for the
re-appointment of Daphne Greene as
Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors approve, by
Minute Order, the rental agreement between the
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
(k)
Approval
of Amendment Extending the Term of BOS Agreement No. 11-067 to December 31,
2012, for Services Between the County of Mendocino and KNN Public Finance for
Financial Advisory Services Related to 2012
Refunding Certificates of Participation (COPs)
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the amendment to BOS agreement
No. 11-067 extending terms for services between the
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board ratify the letter as
executed by the Chair.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AGENCY
(m) Approval
of Agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in the
Amount of $150,000 to Provide Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention
Services to Eligible Low-Income Families in Mendocino
County in Fiscal Year 2011/2012; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the
HHSA Director to Approve Any Future Renewals or Amendments to the Grant
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to
sign the agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in
the amount of $150,000 to provide nutrition education and obesity prevention
services to eligible low-income families in Fiscal Year 2011/2012; and adopt resolution
authorizing the HHSA Director to approve any future renewals or amendments to
the grant.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended the Board adopt the
Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table as follows: ADD Department
Analyst II S33C (1 FTE) to Budget Unit 2560; and authorize Chair to sign same.
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended that the Mendocino
County Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution and approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Deputy
Sheriffs' Association for the term of January 24, 2012 through June 30, 2013,
and authorize Chair to sign same.
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended that the Mendocino
County Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution and approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Law
Enforcement Management Association for the term of January 24, 2012 through
June 30, 2013, and authorize Chair to sign same.
(q)
Ratification
of Approval of Agreement with CCHI (Cost Contained Health Innovations) in the
Amount of Approximately $163,721 for the
Period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, to Provide Stop Loss/Risk Management Services, Specific & Aggregate Excess
Coverage and Associated Administration for the Mendocino County Non-Medicare
Eligible Retiree Health Plan through Sun Life Assurance Company
Recommended Action/Motion: 1) Ratify Action of Human Resources
Department's Approval of Agreement with CCHI in the Amount of Approximately
$163,721 for the Period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, to Provide
Stop Loss/Risk Management Services, Specific & Aggregate Excess Coverage
and Associated Administration for the Mendocino County non-Medicare Eligible
Retiree Health Plan through Sun Life Assurance Company; and authorize the Human
Resources Director, upon completion of a marketing analysis each year, to
approve future annual stop loss renewals that do not exceed an annual 10%
increase over existing rates.
(r)
Ratification
of Approval of Agreement with CCHI (Cost Contained Health Innovations) in the
Amount of Approximately $853,186 for the Period January 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012, to Provide Stop Loss/Risk Management
Services, Specific & Aggregate Excess Coverage and Associated
Administration for the Mendocino County Health Plan through Sun Life Assurance
Company
Recommended Action/Motion: Ratify Action of Human Resources
Department's Approval of Agreement with CCHI in the Amount of Approximately
$853,186 for the Period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, to Provide
Stop Loss/Risk Management Services, Specific & Aggregate Excess Coverage
and Associated Administration for the Mendocino County Health Plan through Sun
Life Assurance Company; and authorize the Human Resources Director, upon
completion of a marketing analysis each year, to approve future annual stop
loss renewals that do not exceed an annual 10%
increase over existing rates.
SHERIFF-CORONER
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board adopt a resolution
seeking State reimbursement for special expenses incurred as a result of the
2011 Apprehension Operation for Aaron James Bassler, authorizing the Chair to
sign same.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the purchase of two (2) Vulcan
double deck convection ovens for the Sheriff's Office kitchen and to add them
to the
SOLID WASTE
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Caspar
Transfer Station Operations Agreement and Lease, and authorize Chair to sign
same.
TRANSPORTATION
(v)
Adoption
of Resolution Approving and Executing Department of Transportation Agreement
No. 110059, Professional Services Agreement with Rau and Associates, Inc. for
Laytonville Pedestrian Bridge over Ten Mile Creek at Branscomb Road, CR 429, at M.P. 25.41 (Laytonville Area)
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve the proposed
agreement with Rau and Associates, Inc. and authorize and direct Board Chair to
execute DOT agreement No. 110059.
(w) Adoption
of Resolution Approving and Executing Department of Transportation Agreement
No. 110120, Professional Services Agreement with Alpha Analytical Laboratories,
Inc. for Water and Gas Monitoring Laboratory Services
at Closed Landfills Located in Gualala, Laytonville and Caspar
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve the proposed
agreement with Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. and authorize and direct
Board Chair to execute DOT agreement No. 110120.
(x)
Adoption
of Resolution Approving and Executing Department of Transportation Agreement
No. 110106, Professional Services Agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers &
Geologists, Inc. for Water and Gas Monitoring Services
at Closed Landfills Located in Gualala, Laytonville and Caspar
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve the proposed
agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. and authorize
and direct Board Chair to execute DOT agreement No. 110106.
(y)
Adoption
of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement No. 110101,
Professional Services Agreement with MGE Engineering, Inc., for the Replacement
of the Baechtel Creek Bridge on Muir Mill Road
(Willits Area)
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve DOT Agreement No.
110101, authorize Board Chair to execute the Agreement and authorize the
Director of Transportation or his designated representative to sign any and all
amendments to the Agreement that will not result in an increased cost beyond
the amount specified.
Recommended Action/Motion: (1) Approve payment of one invoice for
leachate disposal fees to the City of
TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Ordinance delegating authority
to invest funds to the Treasurer-Tax Collector for calendar year 2012.
Board of Supervisors Concurrent Boards
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.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO.
Redevelopment Agency Of The
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution approving and
adopting the first amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule
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