Carre Brown

1st District Supervisor

Vice-Chair

John McCowen

2nd District Supervisor

John Pinches

3rd District Supervisor

Chair

Dan GJerde

4th District Supervisor

DAN HAMBURG

5th District Supervisor

 

 

 

 

CARMEL J. ANGELO

Chief Executive Officer/

Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

 

Douglas L. Losak

Acting 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

March 11, 2014 – 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.

 

 

 

 

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 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

(Available Online at: http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/administration/CEOReports.htm)

Recommended Action/Motion: Accept 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: Provide direction to staff regarding matters of legislation.

(c)         Discussion and Possible Action Including Interview with Applicant and Possible Appointment to the Mendocino County Historical Review Board (MHRB)

Recommended Action/Motion: Appoint __________ to the Mendocino Historical Review Board pursuant to Mendocino County Code Section 20.760.020.

(d)        Discussion and Possible Appointment of a Board of Supervisors Representative to the Solid Waste Hearing Panel

Recommended Action/Motion: Appoint Supervisor __________ as the Board of Supervisors representative to the Solid Waste Hearing Panel.

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

(e)         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Receipt of Sealed and/or Oral Bids Pertaining to the Sale of Real Property, Generally Described as APNs: 118-500-45-00 (Prairie Way, Mendocino), 095-100-14-00 (Blue Lakes Court, Willits), and 167-320-18-00 (Marina Drive, Calpella) (Continued from March 10, 2014 - if necessary)

Recommended Action/Motion: Review the sealed and/or oral bids for the sale of real property, generally described as APNs: 118-500-45-00 (Prairie Way, Mendocino), 095-100-14-00 (Blue Lakes Court, Willits), and 167-320-18-00 (Marina Drive, Calpella) and take action as appropriate.

TRANSPORTATION

(f)          Transportation Director's Report

Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the report of the Transportation Director.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS

6.    Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous                                                                                     

(a)        Supervisors' Reports Regarding Board Special Assignments, Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Meetings, and Other Items of General Interest

(b)        Approval of Letter of Support for AB 2205 (Donnelly) to Provide Local Control Over Whether or Not to Allow the Use of Hounds to Hunt Bears and Bobcats within Jurisdictional Boundaries (Sponsor: Supervisor Pinches)

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve sending the letter of support for AB 2205 (Donnelly), and authorize 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.

(a)        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators: Carmel J. Angelo, Kyle Knopp, Tammi Weselsky, Juanie Cranmer, and Donna Williamson; Employee Organization(s):  All

(b)        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9d(2) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation - One Case

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)        February 11, 2014, Regular Board Meeting

(b)        February 25, 2014, Regular Board Meeting

APPOINTMENTS

(c)         Approval of Recommended Appointments/Reappointments

Board or Commission

Appointee

Category

Airport Land Use Committee

Roger Krueger

County Planning Commission Member

Community Development Commission

V. Vishnu

Tenant Commissioner (Inland)

Library Advisory Board

Alix Levine

City of Point Arena Representative

Mendocino Council of Governments

Michael G. Carter

Alternate Public Appointee

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the following appointments/reappointments:

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

(d)        Adoption of Resolution to Transfer Property Tax Refunds Unclaimed More Than Four (4) Years to County General Fund

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution and authorize Chair to sign same.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(e)         Adoption of a Resolution Renewing its Declaration of a Local Emergency and Extending the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Drought Conditions and Imminent Threat of Disaster in Mendocino County Pursuant to Resolution No.14-007, 14-008, and 14-015 (Sponsors: Executive Office and Sheriff's Office)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt a Resolution renewing Mendocino County's declaration of a local emergency and extending the existing local emergency due to drought conditions.

HUMAN RESOURCES

(f)          Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Changes to the Position Allocation Table as Follows: Budget Unit 1920 - Retirement Association; Delete One (1) FTE Accountant; Adopt Classification and Add One (1) FTE - Retirement Association Financial/Investment Officer, Salary Grade C39D

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table as follows:  Budget Unit 1920, delete one (1) FTE Accountant and adopt Classification and add one (1) FTE Position - Financial/Investment Officer, Salary Grade C39D, and authorize Chair to sign same.

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(g)        Adoption of Resolution and Approval of Guidelines for the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services Program of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as Required by the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department of the State of California

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution and approve the guidelines for the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services Program of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as required by the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department of the State of California.

(h)        Approval of Contract in the Amount of $75,200 with the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (MCRCD) to Continue Multiple Programs and Projects Relative to Natural Resource Conservation and Regulatory Compliance

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the contract with the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (MCRCD) and authorize Chair to sign same.

TRANSPORTATION

(i)          Adoption of Resolution Approving and Executing Amendment No. 3 to BOS Agreement No. 12-010/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 for a New Total Amount of $234,187  (Laytonville Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to BOS Agreement No. 12-010/DOT Agreement No. 110059, authorize Board Chair to execute the Amendment and authorize the Director of Transportation to sign any and all Amendments to the Agreement that will not result in an increased cost beyond the above-listed authorized amount.

(j)          Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Appropriation of Funding to Meet Agency Mitigation Obligations for Environmental Impacts Associated with the Road Improvements Project on East Side Potter Valley Road, CR 240, M.P. 2.40 to M.P. 6.42 (Potter Valley Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving MCDoT Mitigations, and authorize the Director of Transportation or his designated representative to sign any and all Agreements/MOUs enacting the proposed mitigation elements that will not exceed the amount listed above.

(k)        Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds for Capital Improvements at Little River Airport (Little River Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving the application for Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Airport Improvement Program grant funds for Little River Airport, certify that the County understands the assurances and certifications in the application and authorize and direct the Director of Transportation to act as the airport sponsor's official representative and to sign and submit all necessary grant documents.

(l)          Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Department of Transportation Advertisement for Bids and Award of DOT Contract No. 140013 to Perform a 2014 Three Step Rubberized Chip Seal Project on Old River Road, CR 201, (M.P. 7.10 to M.P. 12.10) and Hensley Creek Road, CR 225A, (M.P. 0.00 to M.P. 0.17) (Ukiah and Hopland Areas)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to advertise for construction bids and award Department of Transportation contract No. 140013 for 2014 Three Step Rubberized Chip Seal on Old River Road, CR 201, (M.P. 7.10 to M.P. 12.10) and Hensley Creek Road, CR 225A, (M.P. 0.00 to M.P. 0.17).

(m)      Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Department of Transportation Advertisement for Bids and Award of DOT Contract No. 140015 to Perform a 2014 Chip Seal Project on Various County Maintained Roads (County-wide)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to advertise for construction bids and award Department of Transportation contract No. 140015 for 2014 Chip Seal Project on Various County Maintained Roads.

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

·         LIVE WEB STREAMING OF BOARD MEETINGS: www.mendocinoaccess.org. For technical assistance, please contact Mendocino Access Television

·         Please reference the departmental website to obtain additional resource information for the Board of Supervisors: www.co.mendocino.ca.us/bos

 

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