Carre Brown

1st District Supervisor

 

John McCowen

2nd District Supervisor

Vice-Chair

Tom Woodhouse

3rd District Supervisor

Dan GJerde

4th District Supervisor

Chair

DAN HAMBURG

5th District Supervisor

 

 

 

 

CARMEL J. ANGELO

Chief Executive Officer/

Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

 

katharine l .elliott

Acting County Counsel

 

 

 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER

501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070

Ukiah, CA  95482

(707) 463-4441

Fax (707) 463-5649

cob@co.mendocino.ca.us

 

Mendocino County Board of Supervisors

 

AGENDA

 

REGULAR MEETING

March 15, 20169:00 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 AM Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Kemper Consulting Group Mental Health Services Review and Updates Associated with the County Request for Proposal (RFP) Process and Related ASO Contracts for Mental Health Services (Refer to Item 5(c))     

11:30 AM  Closed Session (Refer to section 9)       

 1:30 PM Discussion and Possible Approval of a Standards of Behavior Policy for the Mendocino County Animal Shelter (Refer to item 5(d))          

 2:00 PM Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Changes to Mendocino Countys Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation and Additional Recommendations Related to the State Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (Refer to item 6(b))

TIMED ITEMS

EN SESSION

1.       OPEN SESSION (9:00 A.M.)                                                                                                                             

(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.

(a)       Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing the 2016 Redwood Region Logging Conference (Sponsors: Supervisors Brown and McCowen)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Proclamation recognizing the 2016 Redwood Region Logging Conference; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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 on matters of legislation.

(c)        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Kemper Consulting Group Mental Health Services Review and Updates Associated with the County Request for Proposal (RFP) Process and Related ASO Contracts for Mental Health Services

Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the update regarding the Kemper Consulting Group mental health services review and updates associated with the activities regarding mental health services, including finalizing a contract with Redwood Community Services (RCS) for transitional mental health services, and returning to the Board with a final RCS contract for review and approval.  Further, proceeding with Lee Kemper Consulting on developing the adult mental health services transition plan and processes and timelines for the RFP for adult mental health services, with the target implementation of a new contract for related services no earlier than July 1, 2017.

(d)       Discussion and Possible Approval of a Standards of Behavior Policy for the Mendocino County Animal Shelter

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Standards of Behavior Policy for the Mendocino County Animal Shelter.

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

(e)        Discussion and Possible Approval of the Appointment of Chris Oldham as Temporary Help to Fulfill Critically Needed Duties after Her Retirement, Pursuant to Government Code (GC) 7522.56

Board Directive: 

COUNTY COUNSEL

(f)        Discussion and Possible Introduction and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Section 15.14 of Title 15 of the Mendocino County Code in its Entirety and Amending Section 14.28.050 of Title 14 of the Mendocino County Code Chapter 14.28 - Use of County Parks and Camping Prohibition on Public and Private Property

HUMAN RESOURCES

(g)       Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Teamsters Local 856 (Probation Unit) for the Term of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017

(h)       Presentation and Possible Adoption of a Retention Pay Schedule for Mendocino County Job Classifications Within the SEIU Bargaining Unit Identified by Human Resources as Hard to Retain (As Indicated in Attachment A "Retention Pay Recommendation"), and Approval of Retention Pay for those Identified Classifications to be Paid Out Over Four Pay Periods in the Months of April and May in Fiscal Year 2015-16 and Fiscal Year 2016-17 (Sponsors: Human Resources and Executive Office)

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(i)         Informational Update on the Status of the Mendocino Town Local Coastal Plan Amendment (LCPA) and Possible Direction or Consideration of Coastal Commission Comments Regarding the Submitted Mendocino Town LCPA

TRANSPORTATION

(j)        Transportation Director's Report

6.      BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS                                                                            

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

(b)       Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Changes to Mendocino County's Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation and Additional Recommendations Related to the State Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (Sponsors: Supervisors McCowen and Woodhouse)

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 Public Facilities Corporation; and the Mendocino County Water Agency.

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.

9.      CLOSED SESSION                                                                                                                                               

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, Heather Coffman, Heidi Dunham, Alan Flora, Cherie Johnson and Donna Williamson; Employee Organization(s):  All

(b)       Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment - County Counsel

(c)        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Animal Legal Defense Fund, et al. v. County of Mendocino. Mendocino County Superior Court Case No. SCUK-CVPT-15-66119

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

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, February 24, 2016, 15 Day Notice of California Notice Register 2016, No. 2-Z, Z-2015-1228-03 Re: mammal regulations for the 2016-2017 seasons; for more information, contact Craig Stowers, Department of Fish and Wildlife at (916) 445-3553.

(b)        State of California, Fish and Game Commission, February 24, 2016, Notice of Findings regarding the Humboldt marten; for more information, contact Michael Yaun, Acting Executive Director, at (916) 653-4899.

(c)         State of California, Fish and Game Commission, February 26, 2016, Notice of proposed regulatory action relative to amending sections 502 and 507, Title 14, California Code of Regulations; for more information, contact Melanie Weaver, Wildlife Branch, at (916) 445-3717.

(d)        State of California, Fish and Game Commission, February 24, 2016, Notice of proposed regulatory action relative to amending Section 120.7, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to the commercial sea urchin fishery; for more information, contact Susan Ashcraft, Fish and Game Commission, at (916) 653-1803.

(e)         State of California, Fish and Game Commission, February 24, 2016, Notice of proposed regulatory action relative to amending Sections 190 and 195, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to fishing activity records and CPFV logbooks; for more information, contact Katie Perry, Department of Fish and Wildlife, at (805) 568-1246.

(f)         State of California, Department of Water Resources, February 1, 2016, Water Conditions in California pamphlet; for more information, contact The Natural Resources Agency at P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001.    

(g)        State of California, Fish and Game Commission, February 12, 2016, Notice of proposed emergency action regarding closure of all fishing in the Sacramento River; for more information mail Reference Attorney, Office of Administrative Law, 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1250, Sacramento, CA 95814 or e-mail staff@oal.ca.gov or fgc@fgc.ca.gov or fax (916) 323-6826 regarding "Sacramento River Closure."

(h)        State of California, Fish and Game Commission, February 19, 2016, Notice of proposed emergency action regarding incidental take of Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) during candidacy period; for more information, contact Reference Attorney, Office of Administrative Law, 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1250, Sacramento, CA 95814 or by e-mail at staff@oal.ca.gov or fgc@fgc.ca.gov or by fax at (916) 323-6826 and reference "Tricolored Blackbird."

(i)          Wildlife Conservation Board, Notice of Meeting, February 24, 2016; for more information, contact Wildlife Conservation Board at 1416 9th Street, Room 1266, Sacramento CA, 95814 or (916) 445-8448.

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 16, 2016, Special Board Meeting

APPOINTMENTS

(b)       Approval of Recommended Appointments/Reappointments

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(c)        Adoption of Resolution Approving the Re-appointment of Charles Morse as the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures for a Four-Year Term, Effective February 14, 2016

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

(d)       Approval of Request for Appropriation in the Amount of $35,556 in Cal OES Funding to Victim Witness Unit, Budget Unit (BU) 0464, Account 862239, Special Department Expense of Victim Witness Program Grant Augmentation

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(e)        Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to Enter into Grant Agreement No. D1514106 with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Beach Water Quality Monitoring

(f)        Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Director to Accept the Senate Bill (SB) 82, Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program Final Allocation Third Round Funding (Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT)) Grant Award of $500,000 from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA)

(g)       Approval of Amendment to the Mental Health Board's By-Laws, Including the Mental Health Advisory Board's Name Change to Behavioral Health Advisory Board

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(h)       Authorization of the Issuance of Administrative Coastal Development Permit, CDP 2015-0005 (Soares), for the Construction of a Single Family Residence and Well Located in the Coastal Zone at  37901 Marine View Drive, Gualala, APN 145-125-12, as Approved by the Coastal Permit Administrator

PROBATION

(i)         Approval of Amendment to the Agreement with Northern California Construction Training, Inc. (NCCT),  to Extend the Termination Date of Agreement No. 15-100 from September 30, 2016, to December 31, 2016

SHERIFF-CORONER

(j)        Adoption of  Resolution Authorizing the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office to Submit an Application to the State of California, through the Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division in the Amount of $43,682 with an Additional $14,560 Match (In Kind) From the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

(k)       Approval of Purchase of Live Fire Extinguisher Training System Equipment in the Amount of $8,000 and Approval of the Necessary Budget Transfer from Budget Unit 2830, Account 862239 to Budget Unit 2830, Account 864370; and Further, Add Equipment to County's Approved List of Fixed Assets

TRANSPORTATION

(l)         Adoption of Resolution Approving Notice of Completion and Release of Contract Surety, Department of Transportation (DOT) Contract No. 140082, Calpella Community Safe Routes to Schools on North State Street, CR 104, M.P. 4.83 (Calpella Area)

(m)     Adoption of Resolution Approving Release of Contract Surety, Department of Transportation (DOT) Contract No. 140023, 2014 Automated Weather Observation System with Altimeter and Visibility Sensors (AWOS-AV), Security Fencing and Rotating Beacon Project at Little River Airport (Little River Area)

(n)       Adoption of Resolution Approving Release of Contract Surety, Department of Transportation (DOT) Contract No. 150023, 2015 Asphalt Concrete (A.C.) Overlay on Various County Maintained Roads (Willits and Fort Bragg Areas)

(o)       Adoption of Resolution Increasing Change Order Authority to a Total of $686,004 for Department of Transportation (DOT) Contract No. 130078, for Construction of the School Way Bridge Replacement over the Russian River on School Way, CR 236 (Redwood Valley Area)

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(p)       Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Potter Valley Community Unified School District to Issue and Sell Bonds on its Own Behalf Without Further Action of the Board of Supervisors or Officers of the County of Mendocino

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 Public Facilities Corporation; and the Mendocino County Water Agency.

MENDOCINO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

(q)       Approval of the Proposed Prioritized List of Applications for Carl Moyer Program Funds; Authorization for District Staff to Fund Projects as Proposed and Enter into a Contractual Agreement with Each of the Applicants that Outlines the Requirements Associated with These Funds; and Authorization for the Transfer of Funds to Each of the Applicants upon Receipt of Proof of Work Done

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO.

 

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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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·        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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