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

 

 

 

 

Terry N. Gross

Interim 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

July 24, 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.

9:00 a.m.:    Noticed Public Hearing - Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) (See Item No. 5l)

10:00 a.m.:  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Placing an Advisory Measure Calling for a Constitutional Amendment on the November 6, 2012, Ballot, and Possible Waiver of Associated Fee (See Item No. 6b)

11:00 a.m.: Approval of Board of Supervisor's Responses to 2011-2012 Grand Jury Reports (See Item Nos. 5d-i)

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.

(a)         Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing August 5-11, 2012, as National Community Health Center Week - Sponsoring Department: Health and Human Services Agency

(b)        Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing the Sun House Centennial - Sponsors: Supervisors Brown and McCowen

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.

COUNTY COUNSEL

(c)         Adoption of Resolution to Place a Measure on the November 6, 2012, Ballot to Renew Abandoned Vehicle Authority Fees Pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 9250.7 and 22710

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution to place a measure on the November 6, 2012, ballot to renew abandoned vehicle authority fees pursuant to Vehicle Code sections 9250.7 and 22710, and authorize Chair to sign same.

(d)        Approval of the Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report - "A Report on Mendocino County Mental Health Branch"

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report- "A Report on Mendocino County Mental Health Branch," authorize Chair to sign same, and return original to the County Counsel Office.

(e)        Approval of the Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report - "A Report on the Teeter Plan"

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report- "A Report on the Teeter Plan," authorize Chair to sign same, and return original to the County Counsel Office.

(f)          Approval of the Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report - "MCERA Evaluation"

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report- "MCERA Evaluation," authorize Chair to sign same, and return original to the County Counsel Office.

(g)        Approval of the Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report - "Mendocino County Emergency Services - An Update"

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report- "Mendocino County Emergency Services - An Update," authorize Chair to sign same, and return original to the County Counsel Office.

(h)        Approval of the Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report - "Providing Effective Law Enforcement in Mendocino County"

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report- "Providing Effective Law Enforcement in Mendocino County," authorize Chair to sign same, and return original to the County Counsel Office.

(i)          Approval of the Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report - "Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in Mendocino County"

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2011-2012 Grand Jury Report- "Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in Mendocino County," authorize Chair to sign same, and return original to the County Counsel Office.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(j)          Presentation of the Mendocino County In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee's annual report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.

TRANSPORTATION

(k)        Director's Report

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts the report of the Transportation Director.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(l)          Noticed Public Hearing - Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Authority for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Certain Facilities for the Benefit of Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. - Sponsors: Treasurer-Tax Collector and the Debt Committee

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution authorizing execution of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and approving issuance of revenue bonds by the Authority for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, improvement and equipping of certain facilities for the benefit of Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS

6.    Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous                                                                                            

(a)         Supervisors' Reports

(b)        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Placing an Advisory Measure Calling for a Constitutional Amendment on the November 6, 2012, Ballot, and Possible Waiver of Associated Fee - Sponsor: Supervisor Hamburg

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve placement of the advisory measure on the November 6, 2012, ballot and waive the associated fee.

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.

(a)         Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators: Kyle Knopp, Pat Meek, and Rick Haeg; Employee Organization(s):  MCPAA and MCPEA

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.

(a)         State of California Fish and Game Commission - Notice of proposed regulatory action relative to sections 163 and 164, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to the commercial herring fishery; for additional information, please contact Mr. John Mello, Marine Region, Dept. of Fish and Game, at (707) 441-5755, or visit www.fgc.ca.gov.

(b)         Mendocino County Air Quality Management District - Second Quarter Report 2012.

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/Rejection:

CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY

(a)         Claim of Ashliey Criss

(b)        Claim of Mark Gregg

Items Recommended for Approval:

MINUTES

(c)         Minutes of the July 10, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER

(d)        Authorization to Consolidate a Special Election for the Manchester Union Elementary School District with the November 6, 2012, General Election

Recommended Action/Motion: Authorize the County Clerk to Consolidate a Special School District Election with the General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(e)        Approval of Letter of Support for the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District Funding Proposal from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Conservation Partners Program - Sponsors: Supervisors Brown and McCowen

Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors approves the letter of support and authorizes the Chair to sign same.

COUNTY COUNSEL

(f)          Approval of Automobile Allowance for Interim County Counsel Position

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve automobile allowance for Interim County Counsel position; distribute approved paperwork to County Counsel, Human Resources, and Auditor.

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

(g)        Authorization of Blanket Declaration of Surplus Property and Authorization for Purchasing Agent to Dispose of Said Surplus Property Throughout Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Authorize the blanket declaration of surplus property, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to dispose of said property, by way of public auction, throughout Fiscal Year 2012/2013

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(h)        Approval of Agreement with FamiliesFirst, Inc. (Davis, CA) in the Amount of $150,000 to Provide Intensive Day Treatment and Specialty Mental Health Services to Children in Level 14 Placement in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with FamiliesFirst, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 to provide intensive day treatment and specialty mental health services to children in Level 14 placement in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(i)          Approval of Agreement with Ford Street Project, Inc. in the Amount of $153,304 for the Provision of Homeless Shelter and Homeless Services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Ford Street Project, Inc. in the Amount of $153,304 for the provision of homeless shelter and homeless services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(j)          Approval of Agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center, Inc. in the Amount of $81,624 to Provide Homeless Resource Services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center, Inc. in the amount of $81,624 to provide homeless resource services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(k)        Approval of Agreement with Redwood Children's Services, Inc. in the Amount of $804,738, to Provide Emergency Shelter Services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Agreement with Redwood Children's Services Inc. in the amount of $804,738 to provide emergency shelter services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(l)          Approval of Agreement with St. Vincent's School for Boys (San Francisco, CA) in the Amount of $150,000 to Provide Mental Health Treatment to Children of Mendocino County in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with St. Vincent's School for Boys in the amount of $150,000 to provide mental health treatment to children of Mendocino County in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the maximum allowable amount.

(m)      Approval of Agreement with TLC Child & Family Services (Sebastopol, CA) in the Amount of $656,454 to Provide Emergency Shelter Care for Children in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with TLC Child & Family Services in the amount of $656,454 to provide emergency shelter care for children in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(n)        Approval of Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center (Yuba City and Paradise, CA) in the Amount of $325,000 to Provide Residential Care Services to Adults with Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Willow Glen Care Center in Yuba City and in Paradise in the amount of $325,000 to provide residential care services to adults with Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Service Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(o)        Approval of Amendment 2 to BOS Agreement No. 11-142 with BlackTalon Enterprises, Inc. (Napa, CA) Increasing Agreement Amount by $12,096 for a New Total Agreement Amount of $78,552 to Provide Uniformed Security Officers at the Health and Human Services Agency, Willits Integrated Service Center and the Public Health Building in Ukiah in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve amendment 2 to BOS agreement no. 11-142 with Black Talon Enterprises, Inc. increasing agreement amount by $12,096 for a new total agreement amount of $78,552 to provide uniformed security officers at the Health and Human Services Agency, Willits Integrated Service Center and the Public Health Building in Ukiah 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.

(p)        Approval of Revenue Agreement Between the City of Ukiah and Mendocino County Animal Care Services in the Amount of $62,224 to Reimburse the County for Providing Animal Care Services in FY 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the revenue agreement between the City of Ukiah and Mendocino County Animal Care Services in the amount of $62,224 to reimburse the County for providing animal care services in FY 2012/2013; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(q)        Ratification of the Grant Application by the Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) - Public Health Branch from the Center for Substance Abuse and Prevention in the Amount of $50,000 for 12 Months Beginning October 1, 2012; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the HHSA Director to Accept all Future Renewals through 2016

Recommended Action/Motion: Ratify the Mendocino County HHSA Public Health Branch grant application from the Center of Substance Abuse and Prevention in the amount of $50,000 for 12 months beginning October 1, 2012; and approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Resolution authorizing the HHSA Director to accept all future renewals through 2016 and to sign any future amendments to the grant.

HUMAN RESOURCES

(r)         Adoption of Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Department Head Association for the Term of July 24, 2012, Through July 31, 2013

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 Department Head Association for the term of July 24, 2012, through July 31, 2013, and authorize Chair to sign same.

(s)         Adoption of Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Teamsters Local 856 Representing the Mendocino County Probation Employees Association for the Term of July 24, 2012, Through  December 31, 2013

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 Teamsters Local 856 representing the Mendocino County Probation Employees Association for the term of July 24, 2012, through December 31, 2013, and authorize Chair to sign same.

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(t)          Authorization of the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. CDP 3-2012 (Dial)

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors authorizes the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. CDP 3-2012.

(u)        Authorization of the Issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. CDP 26-2011 (Middleton & Forlifer)

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors authorizes the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. CDP 26-2011.

PROBATION

(v)        Approval of Agreement with Mendocino County Youth Project in the Amount of $145,000 for the FOUNDATIONS Juvenile Intervention Program and Dual Diagnosis Counseling Services for Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the agreement with Mendocino County Youth Project in the amount of $145,000 for the FOUNDATIONS juvenile intervention program and dual diagnosis counseling services for Fiscal Year 2012/2013, and authorize the Chair to sign same.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(w)       Approval of a Five-Year Agreement Between the Sheriff's Office and BI, Incorporated; and Authorization for the Sheriff to Sign the Additional Three One-Year Extensions

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve a five-year agreement between Sheriff's Office and BI, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign same; and further, authorize the Sheriff to sign the additional three one-year extensions.

(x)        Approval of Agreement Between Sheriff's Office and Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Allow the Sheriff's Office to Receive Reimbursement for Their Patrol Services In and Around Van Arsdale Dam and Along the Eel River

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the agreement so the Sheriff's Office can be reimbursed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for patrol services.

(y)         Approval of Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 11-059 with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) to Include Mental Health Services for Inmates

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the amendment to BOS Agreement No. 11-059 with California Forensic Medical Group to include mental health services for inmates.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(z)         Approval of Application for Outdoor Festival Permit for the Art in the Redwoods/Gualala Arts to be held August 16-19, 2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the application for the annual Art in the Redwoods.

(aa)     Approval of Extension of BOS Agreement No. 10-089-A1 with Court Appointed Special Advocate of Mendocino County (CASA) for Advocacy Services Through June 30, 2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the extension of the term of BOS Agreement No. 10-089-A1 between the County and CASA to provide advocacy services through June 30, 2013.

(bb)    Authorization of the Discharge from Accountability, the Accounts with Debt Over 10 Years Old or Determined Non-Collectible, Comprised of Fines, Penalties, Fees, and Assessments, as the Cost of Recovery Exceeds that of Collection

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the discharge of accountability for delinquent fines, penalties, fees and assessments, and write off the debt.

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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