Carre Brown

1st District Supervisor

John McCowen

2nd District Supervisor

Chair

John Pinches

3rd District Supervisor

Kendall Smith

4th District Supervisor

DAN HAMBURG

5th District Supervisor

Vice-Chair

 

 

 

 

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

 

Regular Meeting

June 12, 2012 – 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 silenced upon entering the Board Chambers.

 

 

 

 

TIMED ITEMS

 

      Timed Items                                                                                                                                                                       

        Please note that all times provided are considered approximate.

10:00 a.m.:  Presentation and Approval of 2012-13 CEO Recommended Budget Plan with Recommended Actions (See Item No. 5d)

1:30 p.m.:    Noticed Public Hearing - Consideration of Approval of Modifications to the County Fee Schedule (Effective July 2012 and August 2012), and Further, Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule (See Item No. 5e)

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 are generally addressed on Mondays and 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 County Administration Center, Room 1010. All meetings are tape-recorded, so speakers are reminded to announce their names as they approach the podium.

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.   County Executive Office and Departmental Matters                                                       

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.

(c)         Approval of Request for Out of State Travel to Attend the 77th Annual National Associations of Counties (NACo) Conference in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania and Approval of Mendocino County's Designated Delegate for the Purposes of Casting a Vote at the Annual Conference

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors approves the request as presented, authorizing Supervisor Smith to represent the County at the NACo annual conference, including payment for the conference registration fee.

(d)        Presentation and Approval of 2012-13 CEO Recommended Budget Plan with Recommended Actions

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors approve the FY 2012-13 CEO Recommended Budget; and further providing direction on final budget implementation.

(e)        Noticed Public Hearing - Consideration of Approval of Modifications to the County Fee Schedule (Effective July 2012 and August 2012), and Further, Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed fee modifications to the Master Fee Schedule as presented, effective July 2012 and August 2012, authorizing the Chair to sign same.

SOLID WASTE

(f)          Introduction and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.200 to Title 8 of Mendocino County Code, Graffiti Suppression

Recommended Action/Motion: Introduce and waive the reading of an Ordinance amending Code County Chapter 8.200 of Title 8, Graffiti Suppression.

TRANSPORTATION

(g)        Director's Report

Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors accept the report of the Transportation Director.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS

6.    Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous                                                                                            

(a)         Supervisors' Reports

(b)        Consideration of a Letter of Support for the Timber Harvest Plan Reform Package - Sponsor: Supervisor McCowen

Recommended Action/Motion: The Board approve a letter of support for the Timber Harvest Plan Reform Package, and authorize the Chair to sign same.

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 Board of Supervisors Acting as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency for 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.

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.

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 Approval:

MINUTES

(a)         Minutes of the May 14, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

(b)        Minutes of the May 15, 2012, Off-Site Board Meeting

(c)         Minutes of the May 21, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

(d)        Minutes of the May 22, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

APPOINTMENTS

(e)        Approval of Recommended Appointments/Reappointments

Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors approve the following appointments/reappointments:

Board or Commission

Appointee

Category

Cemetery District of Westport – Ten Mile

Nedra Lancaster

Director

Cemetery District of Westport – Ten Mile

Jane Vartanian

Director

Little River Airport Advisory Committee

Marc Schoen

Non-Pilot Representative

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)  Advisory Committee

Andrew Rossoff

Older Adult/Dependent Adult Advocate

Mendocino Transit Authority

Jim Tarbell

County A Representative

AGRICULTURE

(f)          Approval of USDA Wildlife Services Annual Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 for $113,292

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve USDA Wildlife Services Annual Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 for $113,292.

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

(g)        Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Examination of the Library Special Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution authorizing the examination of the Library Special Transaction (Sales) and Use Tax records.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(h)        Approval of Letter of Opposition of SB 1221 (Lieu) - Mammals: Use of Dogs to Pursue Bears and Bobcats - Sponsor: Supervisor Pinches

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board approve the letter of opposition of SB 1221 as presented, authorizing the Chair to sign same.

COUNTY COUNSEL

(i)          Approval of Agreement with Anderson Valley Apple Show and Fair for the Purpose of Holding and Conducting an Annual County Fair

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve agreement with Anderson Valley Apple Show and Fair for the purpose of holding and conducting an annual County fair, and authorize Chair to sign same.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(j)          Approval of Agreement with Family Resource Center (FRC) Network of Mendocino County in the Amount of $128,458 for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 to Provide Programs for Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Agreement with Family Resource Center Network of Mendocino County in the amount of $128,458 for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 to provide programs for Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to this Agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(k)        Approval of Amendment No. 2 to BOS Agreement No. 11-119 with FamiliesFirst, Inc. (Davis, CA) Increasing Agreement Amount by $50,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount of $200,000 for Mental Health Services for Children of Mendocino County in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to BOS Agreement No. 11-119 with FamiliesFirst, Inc., increasing agreement amount by $50,000 for a new total agreement amount of $200,000 to provide mental health services for children of Mendocino County in fiscal year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(l)          Approval of Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 11-109 with Willow Glen Care Center (Yuba City, CA) Increasing Agreement Amount by $30,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount of $280,000 to Provide Residential Care Services to Adults with Mental Illness at its Licensed Facilities in Yuba City and Paradise, CA in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign amendment to BOS Agreement No. 11-109 with Willow Glen Care Center increasing agreement amount by $30,000 for a new total agreement amount of $280,000 to provide Residential Care Services to Adults with Mental Illness at its licensed facilities in Yuba City and Paradise, CA in fiscal year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

PUBLIC DEFENDER

(m)      Approval of Request for Transfer of Funds by the Public Defender from Salaries to Services and Supplies to Cover Costs for this Fiscal Year

Recommended Action/Motion: The Board approve the request for transfer of funds for the Public Defender from salaries to services and supplies to cover costs for this fiscal year.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(n)        Approval of Appropriation of $40,000 of Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of a New Jail Transportation Van, and Addition of the Van to the County's Approved List of Fixed Assets for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the appropriation $40,000 of Asset Forfeiture Funds for the purchase of a new Jail transportation van, and the addition of the van to the County's Approved List of Fixed Assets for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

SOLID WASTE

(o)        Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.41 of Title 9 of the Mendocino County Code Entitled Single-Use Carryout Bags by Retail Establishments

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Ordinance adding Chapter 9.41 of Title 9 of the Mendocino County Code entitled "Single-use Carryout Bags by Retail Establishments."  Send County Counsel one copy of the adopted Ordinance.

TRANSPORTATION

(p)        Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement No. 120043, Professional Services Agreement with URS Corporation America, for the 2013 Mendocino County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Countywide)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve Department of Transportation Agreement No. 120043, 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.

(q)        Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Bids and Award of Department of Transportation Contract No. 120036, Construction of Mill Creek Bridge on Reeves Canyon Road (CR 219) at M.P. 2.52 (Ridgewood Grade Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, authorize/direct the Director of Transportation to advertise for bids and award a Department of Transportation Contract for construction of Mill Creek Bridge.

(r)         Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Department of Transportation (DOT) Advertisement for Bids and Award of DOT Contract No. 120039 to Perform a 2012 Chip Seal Project on Various County Roads (Ukiah, Deerwood, and Hopland Areas)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, authorize/direct the Director of Transportation to advertise for construction bids and award a Department of Transportation contract for 2012 Chip Seal on Various County Roads.

(s)         Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Department of Transportation (DOT) Advertisement for Bids and Award of DOT Contract No. 120044 for the Construction of Feliz Creek Bridge Replacement on County Road 110 (Hopland Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, authorize/direct the Director of Transportation to advertise for construction bids and award a Department of Transportation contract for Feliz Creek Bridge Replacement.

(t)          Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Department of Transportation to Agree to Designation of Various County Maintained Roads as Indian Reservation Roads in Conjunction with the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for Sherwood Valley Rancheria Projects (Willits Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, (1) authorize the proposed Department of Transportation letter to the Sherwood Valley Rancheria and (2) authorize the Director of Transportation to work with BIA and the Sherwood Valley Rancheria on project concepts not resulting in significant expenditures.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(u)        Approval of Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to Provide Banking Services Related to the Treasury Pool

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve agreement between the County of Mendocino and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to provide banking services related to the Treasury Pool.

(v)        Approval of Application for Camping for the Reggae on the River Outdoor Festival

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve application for camping just south of the annual Reggae Rising Outdoor Festival.

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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