Carre Brown 1st District Supervisor
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John McCowen 2nd District Supervisor Vice-Chair |
Tom Woodhouse 3rd District Supervisor |
Dan GJerde 4th District Supervisor Chair |
DAN HAMBURG 5th District Supervisor |
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CARMEL J. ANGELO Chief Executive Officer/ Clerk of the Board
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katharine l .elliott Acting County Counsel
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(707) 463-4441
Fax (707) 463-5649
cob@co.mendocino.ca.us
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
Board Chambers, Room 1070, County Administration Center
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.
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))
(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.
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.
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
5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
(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.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the appointment of Chris Oldham as temporary help to fulfill critically needed duties after her retirement, pursuant to GC 7522.56.
Board Directive:
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Introduce 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.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving 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; and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt 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 approve the 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.
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
Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the Mendocino Town LCPA status report and, as necessary, direct Planning and Building Services to respond to Coastal Commission comments regarding the LCPA.
(j) Transportation Director's Report
Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the report of the Transportation Director.
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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Provide 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.
Items added to the agenda subsequent to agenda publication, up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting, pursuant to Government Code section 54954.
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:
(a) February 16, 2016, Special Board Meeting
(b) Approval of Recommended Appointments/Reappointments
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the following appointment: 1). Paula Cohen, County Commission on Medical Care (Partnership Health Plan Governing Board), Public Representative.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt 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; and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the request for appropriation in the amount of $35,556 in Cal OES funding to Victim Witness 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
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt 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 and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount; and further, authorize Chair to sign same.
(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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt 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); authorize the BHRS Director to enter into and sign the grant agreement, including all documents, subsequent amendments or renewals that do not affect the total amount payable under the terms of the agreement; and further, authorize Chair to sign same.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve 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
Recommended Action/Motion: Authorize the issuance of 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.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the 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; and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt 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; and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the purchase of Live Fire Extinguisher Training System equipment in the amount of $8,000 and approve 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.
(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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving Notice of Completion and Release of Contract Surety, DOT Contract No. 140082, Calpella Community Safe Routes to Schools on North State Street, CR 104, M.P. 4.83 (Calpella Area); and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving release of Contract Surety, 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); and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution approving release of Contract Surety, DOT Contract No. 150023, 2015 A.C. Overlay on Various County Maintained Roads (Willits and Fort Bragg Areas); and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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)
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution increasing Change Order authority to a total of $686,004 for DOT Contract No. 130078, for construction of the School Way Bridge replacement over the Russian River on School Way, CR 236 (Redwood Valley Area); and authorize Chair to sign same.
(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
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt 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; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the proposed prioritized list of applications for Carl Moyer Program funds; authorize the 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 authorize the transfer of funds to each of the applicants upon receipt of proof of work done.
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