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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(707) 463-4441 Fax (707) 463-5649 cob@co.mendocino.ca.us |
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Mendocino
Agenda Regular
Meeting November
15, 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
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
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Timed Items
Please note that
all times provided are considered approximate.
10:00 a.m.: Noticed Public Hearing - Approval of the Air
Quality Management District's Request to Expend Funds from the District's AB
923 Motor Vehicle Program Fund Balance for School Bus Replacement and Authorization
for the District to Enter into a Contractual Agreement with Each of the
Applicants that Outlines the Requirements Associated with these Funds (See Item No. 10a)
10:30 a.m.: Chief Executive Officer's Report (See Item No. 6a)
11:00 a.m.: Update on Status of Retiree Health Plan and
Discussion and Possible Action on Association of Mendocino County Retired
Employees (AMCRE) Request to Further Evaluate Options for Providing Health Care
for Qualifying Non-Medicare Eligible
Retirees Including Blending Into the Active Employee Health Plan (See Item No. 7a)
1:30 p.m.: Noticed Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision
on July 21, 2011, Approving Use Permit Renewal 49-1985/2009 and Use Permit No.
U 15-2009; David and Kathryn Lowe for North American Organics
(Owner/Applicants); Pamela Ricetti (Appellant); Location:
1. Open Session
(a)
Roll Call
(b)
Pledge of Allegiance
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
(a)
October 18, 2011, Board Meeting
(Continued from October 25, 2011)
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors
approve the minutes of October 18, 2011.
(b)
November 1, 2011, Board Meeting
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors
approve the minutes of November 1, 2011.
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.
See section at
the end of this document for the full listing of Consent items
6.
(a)
Chief
Executive Officer's Report
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors
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
takes action and/or provides direction to staff regarding matters of
legislation.
(c)
Discussion and Possible Action
Regarding the 1st Quarter Budget Report on the Status of County Departmental
Budgets for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, Including Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendations
Related to
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended that the Board
of Supervisors approve the 1st Quarter Report on the status of departmental
spending on personnel line items for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and approve
recommended actions including; approval of amendments to Policy 38; and a 4/5th
vote for recommended budget adjustments.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve
(e)
Discussion and Possible Action
Regarding Approval of First Amendment to Caspar Transfer Station Operations
Agreement & Lease [BOS No. 11-008] to Cause Recycling Commodity Value
Credit to be Allocated Exclusively Against Gate Fee
for Recyclable Yard Waste, Wood, and Metal
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve first amendment to
Caspar contract (BOS No. 11-008).
7. Departmental Matters and Reports
(a)
Update on Status of Retiree
Health Plan and Discussion and Possible Action on Association of Mendocino
County Retired Employees (AMCRE) Request to Further Evaluate Options for
Providing Health Care for Qualifying Non-Medicare Eligible Retirees Including Blending Into the Active Employee Health Plan
(Sponsor: Human Resources)
Recommended Action/Motion: 1) Receive update on status of
Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree Health Plan; 2) Direct staff to discontinue
Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree Health Plan effective upon 90 day notice.
(b)
Discussion and Possible Action
on Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Approve Use Permit Renewal
49-1985/2009 and Use Permit No. U 15-2009 (Owner:
David and Kathryn Lowe; Applicant: Kathryn Lowe for North American Organics;
Appellant: Pamela Ricetti; Location:
Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors upholds
the Planning Commission's decision and approves Use Permit Renewal #
Environmental Finding: That mitigation measures
required for the project will reduce potentially significant impacts to a less
than significant level and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration be adopted.
General Plan Consistency Finding: The project is consistent with the applicable
goals and policies of the
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the 2011-12 Community
Corrections Partnership AB109 Criminal Justice Realignment Expenditure Plan.
8. Board of Supervisors
(a)
Supervisors'
Reports
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors
accept the report from the
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.
MENDOCINO
COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
(a)
Approval of the Air
Quality Management District's Request to Expend Funds from the District's AB
923 Motor Vehicle Program Fund Balance for School Bus Replacement and Authorization
for the District to Enter into a Contractual Agreement with Each of the
Applicants that Outlines the Requirements Associated with these Funds
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve expenditure of AB 923
Motor Vehicle Funds as outlined in Table 2, authorize the District to enter
into a contractual agreement with each of the applicants and, authorize the
appropriation of AB 923 funds from the District's Fund Balance to cover the
cost of each approved project.
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
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 54956.9b(3)(A) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation - One Case
(Continued from 11/8/11)
(d)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation:
(e)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation: SEIU v.
(f)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Existing Litigation: Regents of the
University of California v. Mendocino County, Mendocino County Superior Court
Case No. CPF-09-509289
(g)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Initiation of Litigation: One Case
(Light v.
(h)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Initiation of Litigation: One Case
(i)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment - Agriculture
Commissioner
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)
Protest of Non-Renewal of
Agriculture Preserve Contract - Owner: Maria Mangini for Black Oak Ranch
5. 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:
HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
(a)
Approval of
Agreement with Ukiah Community Center, Inc. in the Amount of $51,414 to Provide
Intensive Case Management for Clients Enrolled in the Access to Treatment and Housing
Opportunities in the AT HOME Program in FY 2011/12
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board
Chair to sign agreement with Ukiah Community Center, Inc. in the amount of
$51,414 to provide intensive case management for clients enrolled in the access
to treatment and housing opportunities in the AT HOME program in fiscal year
2011-12; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the
agreement that do no affect the annual maximum amount.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board
Chair to sign amendment to BOS Agreement No. 10-193 with Ukiah Community
Center, Inc. increasing the Wraparound Services case management allocation by
$5,117; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the
agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.
SHERIFF-CORONER
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve a five-year revenue
contract between Sheriff's Office and Legacy Inmate Communications, and
authorize the Chair to sign. In addition, authorize the Sheriff to sign the
additional three one-year extensions.
TRANSPORTATION
(d)
Adoption of
Resolution Approving Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision No. MS 10-2007 (Prather)
and Accepting on Behalf of the Public Parcel A, as Designated on Said Map for
the Purposes Specified Thereon, Located in Covelo, Lying West of Henderson Lane, CR 337N, Just North of Its
Intersection with Howard Street, CR 334D (Covelo Area)
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve the
Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision No. MS 10-2007 (Prather) authorize the Clerk
of the Board to sign said Parcel Map authorizing its filing, and accepting on
behalf of the public, Parcel A as designated on the map for the purposes
specified thereon. Direct the Clerk of the Board to deliver the Parcel Map to
the Recorder for processing and recording.
TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve request to transfer
appropriations from Interest Pool (2410-760524) to Fixed Assets (1130-864370)
in the amount of $49,998.69 in order to purchase remittance processing system
from RT Lawrence Corporation.
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.
Mendocino County Air
Quality Management District
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Air Quality
Management District's request to purchase a new hybrid vehicle and authorize
the transfer of up to $46,000.00 from the District's Fund Balance to cover the
cost of the purchase.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the District's request
to modify the Motor Vehicle Program Grant Contract with DOT for the Calpella
Elementary School Project to include project planning and request the Clerk of
the Board to provide a Minute Order to the District of the Board's decision.
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
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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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