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Carre Brown 1st District Supervisor |
John McCowen 2nd District Supervisor Vice-Chair |
John Pinches 3rd District Supervisor |
4th District Supervisor Chair |
DAN 5th District Supervisor |
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Chief Executive Officer/ Clerk of the Board |
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Mendocino
Agenda Regular
Meeting October
4, 2011 – 9:00 AM Board
Chambers, Room 1070, |
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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, Persons wishing to file
documentation on any agenda item for the official record must submit an
original and 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 turned off
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Timed
Items
Please note that all
times provided are considered approximate.
10:00 a.m.: Noticed
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Negative Declaration, in Compliance
with CEQA Requirements, for the Feliz Creek Dam
Removal Project (Hopland Area)
See Item No. 7(b)
1:30 p.m.: Presentation
and Discussion of Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Outside Audit
Performed by Gallina LLP
See Item No. 6(c)
1. Open Session
2. 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.
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
4. Approval of Minutes
5. 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.
Items Recommended for Approval:
ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER
(a)
Approval of
City of Point Arena Special Election, to be Held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Recommended
Action/Motion: Approve
the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct the Special Election for the
City of Point Arena on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.
Recommended
Action/Motion: Adoption
of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the
(c)
Adoption of an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.30 of the Mendocino County Code (Stormwater Ordinance)
Recommended Action/Motion:
Adopt an
ordinance amending Chapter 16.30 of the
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Recommended
Action/Motion: That
the Board approve the transmittal of letters to Congressman Thompson, Senator
Boxer, and Senator Feinstein urging their support for continued funding in
light of the expiration of the Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act of 2000, authorizing the Chair to sign same.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AGENCY
Recommended
Action/Motion: Approve
and authorize the HHSA Director to notify the California Department of Aging of
its intention to revise the Joint Powers Agreement, and its intention to move
the Administration of Planning and Service Area 26 Area Agency on Aging from
Mendocino County to Lake County. Please
provide one certified copy of the agenda summary.
Recommended
Action/Motion: Approve
and authorize the Board Chair to adopt and sign the Resolution approving the
recommended layoff of listed employee positions and direct staff to authorize
Civil Service to develop seniority lists for affected classifications and
authorize staff to meet and confer with the affected bargaining units according
to Civil Service Rule 6 and applicable provisions of the labor agreements.
PLANNING AND
BUILDING SERVICES
Recommended
Action/Motion: Adopt
the attached Resolution to streamline the permit process by processing a
consolidated Coastal Development Permit for the Wages Creek Campground Boundary
Line Adjustment.
TRANSPORTATION
(h)
Adoption of
Resolution Supporting the County's Application for the Regional Transportation
Component of the 2012 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Funding and Authorizing the Director of Transportation, or His Designee, to
Process Said Application (Potter Valley Area)
Recommended
Action/Motion: By
Resolution, document support for County's application for STIP funding and
authorize the Department of Transportation to process said applications.
(i)
Approval of
Payment of Two Invoices from the City of Fort Bragg for Leachate
Disposal Fees for the Caspar Landfill, One for the
Period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 (Fiscal Years 2009/10 and
2010/11) and One for the Period January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011
(Fiscal Year 2010/11) (Caspar Area)
Recommended
Action/Motion: By
Resolution, (1) approve payment of two invoices for leachate
disposal fees to the City of
6.
(a)
Chief
Executive Officer's Report
Recommended
Action/Motion: That
the Board 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: That
the Board of Supervisors provide direction to staff
regarding matters of legislation.
Recommended
Action/Motion: Accept
the presentation by Gallina LLP
Recommended
Action/Motion: Approve
in concept the refunding of the 2000 Certificates of Participation; to further
be authorized so long as County achieves a minimum threshold of 3.00% of
present value savings, calculated as a percentage of refunded par.
7. Departmental Matters and Reports
(a)
Director's Report - Department
of Transportation
Recommended
Action/Motion: That
the Board of Supervisors accept the report of the
Transportation Director.
(b)
Public Hearing to Consider
Adoption of a Negative Declaration, in Compliance with CEQA Requirements, for
the Feliz Creek Dam Removal Project and if
Appropriate, Approve
Resolution Adopting a Negative Declaration (Hopland
Area) (Sponsor: Transportation)
Recommended
Action/Motion: Conduct
the Public Hearing to consider information and testimony regarding the
environmental impacts of the proposed project and if supported by the presented
evidence, by Resolution adopt a Negative Declaration for the project and
authorize the Director of Transportation to file the applicable Notice of
Determination.
8. Board of Supervisors
(a)
Supervisors'
Reports
9. Miscellaneous
10. 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 Redevelopment Agency of the County of Mendocino.
11. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
The Board of Supervisors
is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill various vacancies. Please
consult with the Executive Office for information on specific categorical areas
and District vacancies, or visit our website at: www.co.mendocino.ca.us/bos
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(a) |
Air Quality Management District
Hearing Board |
(Various) |
(10) |
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(b) |
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory
Board |
(Member) |
(1) |
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(c) |
Building Appeals Board |
(Various) |
(7) |
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(d) |
Cemetery District of Fish Rock |
(Directors) |
(1) |
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(e) |
Cemetery District of Hopland |
(Director) |
(1) |
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(f) |
Cemetery District of Westport-Ten
Mile |
(Director) |
(1) |
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(g) |
Child Care Planning Council (CCPC) |
(Discretionary Representative) |
(1) |
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(h) |
Commission on the Status of Women |
(Under Review) |
(12) |
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(i) |
Grievance Appeals Committee |
(Various) |
(3) |
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(j) |
Gualala Municipal Advisory Council
(GMAC) |
(Alternate) |
(2) |
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(k) |
Health and Human Services Agency
Advisory Board (HHSA) |
(Education and Community) |
(7) |
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(l) |
Indian Gaming Local Community
Benefit Committee |
(Under Review) |
(3) |
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(m) |
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Advisory Committee |
(Various) |
(4) |
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(n) |
Laytonville Area Municipal Advisory
Council |
(Members and Alternate) |
(4) |
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(o) |
Mendocino County Archaeological
Commission |
(Native American and Alternates) |
(1) |
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(p) |
Library Advisory Board |
(Fort Bragg Rep. and Alternatives) |
(8) |
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(q) |
Mendocino County Business
Improvement District Advisory Board |
(Coastal and Inland) |
(3) |
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(r) |
Mendocino County Forest Council |
(Public Members) |
(4) |
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(s) |
Mendocino County Museum Advisory
Board |
(3rd District) |
(1) |
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(t) |
Mendocino Historical Review Board |
(Member) |
(2) |
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(u) |
Mental Health Board (MHB) |
(Various) |
(7) |
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(v) |
Noyo Harbor District |
(General Member Representative) |
(1) |
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(w) |
Policy Council on Children and
Youth (PCCY) |
(Various) |
(18) |
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(x) |
Retirement Board |
(9th Member) |
(1) |
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(y) |
Workforce Investment Board |
(Various) |
(8) |
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(z) |
In Lieu of Election: |
(To Be Appointed Prior to November 3,
2011) |
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- Caspar South Water District |
(Short-Term Director) |
(1) |
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- Long Valley Fire Protection
District |
(Long-Term Director) |
(1) |
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- Round Valley County Water
District |
(Long-Term Director) |
(1) |
12. 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)
Sitting
as the IHSS Public Authority Governing Board: Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators:
(b)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency
Negotiators:
(c)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Director
of Transportation
13. Workshop/budget/planning matters
14. 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 emergency regulatory action relating to the
recreational take of abalone, which would prohibit the take of abalone along
the coast of Sonoma County; In order to be
considered, public comments on proposed emergency regulations must be submitted
in writing to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), 300 Capitol Mall, Rm.
1250, Sacramento, CA 95814; AND the Fish and Game Commission, 1416 Ninth
Street, Rm. 1320, Sacramento, CA 95814, or via fax to (916) 653-5040 or via
email to fgc@fgc.ca.gov; Comments must identify the emergency topic and may
address the finding of emergency; Comments must be received within five
calendar days of filing of the emergency regulations; Please refer to OAL's website to determine the date on which the
regulations are filed with OAL - ww.oal.ca.gov.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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LIVE WEB STREAMING OF
BOARD MEETINGS: www.mendocinoaccess.org For technical assistance, please contact
Mendocino Access Television (707) 357-0624
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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
Thank you for your
interest in the proceedings of the Mendocino