Carre Brown 1st District Supervisor |
John McCowen 2nd District Supervisor Chair |
John Pinches 3rd District Supervisor |
4th District Supervisor |
DAN 5th District Supervisor Vice-Chair |
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Chief Executive Officer/ Clerk of the Board |
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Mendocino
Agenda Regular
Meeting December
11, 2012 – 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 silenced
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TIMED ITEMS
Timed
Items
Please note that all
times provided are considered approximate.
10:30 a.m.: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Implementation of a New
Retirement Tier(s) Including Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a New Retirement
Tier(s) for
1:30 p.m.: Noticed Public Hearing Regarding Re-Implementation of AB 1265
to Establish Shorter Williamson Act Contracts, Effective in Calendar Year 2013 (See Item No. 5d)
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 are generally addressed on Mondays and 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
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.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
(a)
Chief
Executive Officer's Report
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts
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 provides
direction to staff regarding matters of legislation.
Recommended Action/Motion: 1) Adopt the Resolution implementing:
General members tier __________ ; Safety members tier __________; and Safety
Probation members tier___________ effective January 1, 2013; 2) Direct staff to proceed with the updated
Actuarial Contribution Rate Chart for formal adoption effective January 1,
2013; and 3) Direct staff to proceed with system administration and
implementation planning to meet the January 1, 2013, target implementation.
ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve re-implementation of AB 1265,
direct staff to notify all affected landowners of the final decision and the
right to prevent the reduction in term by serving the notice of non-renewal.
GENERAL SERVICES
AGENCY
Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors give direction
to staff regarding the potential development of a PACE Program in the
Unincorporated Areas of the
TRANSPORTATION
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts
the report of the Transportation Director.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS
6. Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous
(a)
Supervisors'
Reports
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 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation: Coast Action Group; Russian Riverkeeper v. County of Mendocino;
Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino - Mendocino County Superior
Court Case No. SCUK CVG 11 59176
(b)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9b - 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)
Minutes
of the November 6, 2012, Regular Board Meeting
(b)
Minutes
of the November 13, 2012, Regular Board Meeting
(c)
Minutes
of the November 20, 2012, Special Board Meeting
(d)
Minutes
of the December 4, 2012, Special Board Meeting
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Recommended Action/Motion: Unanimously adopt the Resolution
exempting the Covelo Cemetery District from the annual audit requirement and
instead establishing a biennial audit requirement, and authorize Chair to sign.
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the letter supporting
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve agreement with the Mendocino
County Resource Conservation District (MCRCD) to access County-owned property
located at 14400 Highway 128, Boonville, to perform the
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the rental agreement between the
GENERAL SERVICES
AGENCY
018-040-24,
City of
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution, superseding
Resolution No. 09-256, authorizing the sale of a portion of County real
property, APN 018-040-18, approve Certificate of Acceptance for a portion of
real property, APN 018-040-24, City of Fort Bragg, approve Agreement to
Purchase and Escrow Instructions; and authorize the Chair to sign the
Resolution, Certificate of Acceptance, agreement and all other necessary
documents related to the transaction.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AGENCY
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to
sign agreement with Employment Development Department for job development
services for CalWORKs participants in the amount of $53,826; and adopt
Resolution to accompany approved agreement; and authorize the HHSA Director to
sign any future amendments to the contract that do not increase the annual
maximum amount. EDD requires five original copies of the agreement back for
their files.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to
sign agreement with BlackTalon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $125,000 to
provide client transport services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013, and authorize the
HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase
the annual maximum amount.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to
sign the Agreement with North Coast Opportunities in the Amount of $60,749 to
provide nutrition education services for CalFresh-eligible individuals through
the Teen Nutrition Advocates program in Federal Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and
authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that
do not increase the annual maximum amount.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to
sign the Agreement with North Coast Opportunities in the Amount of $77,617 to
provide nutrition education services for CalFresh-eligible individuals in
Federal Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any
future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum
amount.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended the Board adopt the
Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table as follows: Budget Unit 0713,
add one half-time (.5) FTE Safety Officer and authorize Chair to sign same.
Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended the Board adopt the
Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table as follows: Budget Unit 6110
- increase PN 3917 Library Assistant (.5 FTE) to 1 FTE, and authorize Chair to
sign same.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the agreement with Liebert
Cassidy Whitmore for the period of December 11, 2012 through June 30, 2014.
PLANNING AND
BUILDING SERVICES
(q)
Adoption
of Resolution Approving Agricultural Preserve No. A 1-2012 (Capistran Ranch,
LLC)
Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors approves
Agricultural Preserve No. A 1-2012 as recommended by the Planning Commission
and adopts Resolution Number ________ finding the request to be consistent with
the General Plan and Mendocino County Code Sections 22.08.020 and 22.08.050.
SHERIFF-CORONER
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Sheriff's request to make a
budget transfer, enabling a purchase of a wash machine, and to add the wash
machine to the Fixed Asset list.
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the request to add a side
scanning sonar system and a VHF XTL 2500 radio system as fixed assets to the
County's Approved List of Fixed Assets.
SOLID WASTE
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the 5th amendment to Willits
Transfer Station agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign same.
TRANSPORTATION
Estimates for
the Modifications to Caspar Landfill Sub-Surface Water (Leachate) Disposal
System (
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve DOT Agreement No.
120040, authorize Board Chair to execute the Agreement.
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, authorize release of the
Contract Surety pursuant to applicable terms and conditions specified.
Recommended Action/Motion: By Minute Order, authorize the Board
Chair to sign the Notice of Completion and direct the Clerk of the Board to
file the Notice of Completion for DOT Contract No. 080060 with the County
Recorder.
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
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.
MENDOCINO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
Mendocino County Air Quality Management
District
Recommended Action/Motion: 1)
Authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer to utilize AB 923 funds up to $35,000 as
match funding for the purchase of a new school bus for the remaining state
Lower Emissions School Bus Program funds assigned to Mendocino County; and 2) authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer
to reassign any remaining state Lower Emissions School Bus Program funds to
Tehama County APCD prior to January 1, 2013.
Please provide the District with a Minute Order of the Board's decision.
Additional Meeting Information
Additional Meeting
Information for Interested Parties
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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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