Carre Brown

1st District Supervisor

Vice-Chair

John McCowen

2nd District Supervisor

John Pinches

3rd District Supervisor

Chair

Dan GJerde

4th District Supervisor

DAN HAMBURG

5th District Supervisor

 

 

 

 

CARMEL J. ANGELO

Chief Executive Officer/

Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

 

DOUGLAS L. LOSAK

Acting County Counsel

 

 

 

 

county administration center

501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010

Ukiah, CA  95482

(707) 463-4441

Fax (707) 463-5649

cob@co.mendocino.ca.us

 

 

 

Mendocino County Board of Supervisors

 

Agenda (AMENDED)

 

Regular Meeting

September 23, 2014 – 9:00 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.

9:30 a.m.:         Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Appeal of the Zoning Administrator Action to Deny Variance No. V 1-2014 (Foster) in Ukiah (See Item No. 5a)

10:30 a.m.:       Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal to the California Coastal Commission a Local Coastal Program Amendment to Update the Mendocino Town Plan (Chapter 4.13 of the General Plan) and Amend the Town Zoning Code (Division III of Title 20 of the Mendocino County Code) (GP 2-2013/OA 1-2013) (See Item No. 5b)

1:30 p.m.:         Presentation by Bill Douros, West Coast Regional Director for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS) (See Item No. 6a)

2:00 p.m.:     Discussion and Direction Regarding Alternate Management of Lands Not Needed for Airport Operations at the Little River Airport, Including Possible Appointment of a Board Ad Hoc Committee (See Item No. 6b)

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 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 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                                                   

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(a)        Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Appeal of the Zoning Administrator Action to Deny Variance No. V 1-2014 (Foster) in Ukiah

Recommended Action/Motion: Uphold the denial of Variance No. V 1-2014 (Foster) as recommended by the Zoning Administrator.

(b)        Noticed Public Hearing - Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal to the California Coastal Commission a Local Coastal Program Amendment to Update the Mendocino Town Plan (Chapter 4.13 of the General Plan) and Amend the Town Zoning Code (Division III of Title 20 of the Mendocino County Code) (GP 2-2013/OA 1-2013)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt a Resolution authorizing PBS to submit to the California Coastal Commission an amendment to the County's Local Coastal Program to update the Mendocino Town Plan (Chapter 4.13 of the General Plan) and amend the Town Zoning Code (Division III of Title 20 of the Mendocino County Code) (GP 2-2013/OA 1-2013).

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS

6.    Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous                                                                                     

(a)        Presentation by Bill Douros, West Coast Regional Director for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS) (Sponsors: Supervisors Gjerde and Hamburg)

Recommended Action/Motion: Receive the presentation followed by possible discussion of steps that can be taken to nominate a NMS north of Alder Creek (Point Arena).

(b)        Discussion and Direction Regarding Alternate Management of Lands Not Needed for Airport Operations at the Little River Airport, Including Possible Appointment of a Board Ad Hoc Committee (Sponsors: Supervisors Hamburg and McCowen)

Recommended Action/Motion: Appoint Supervisors Hamburg and McCowen to an ad hoc committee and continue this item to a future date allowing conservation groups and other interested parties to work toward a resolution that provides for alternate management.

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 Public Facilities Corporation; and the Mendocino County Water Agency.

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.

(a)        Adoption of Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees for the Term of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; and Approval of Associated Sideletter of Agreement

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution and approve Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees for the term of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; approve associated Sideletter of Agreement and authorize Chair to sign same.

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 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators: Carmel J. Angelo, Tammi Weselsky, Juanie Cranmer, Cherie Johnson, and Donna Williamson; Employee Organization(s):  All

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

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 Denial/Rejection:

CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY

(a)        Claim of Amy Deeter

(b)        Claim of Jon F. Martin

(c)         Claim of Wallace A. Stone

Items Recommended for Approval:

MINUTES

(d)        August 26, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

(e)         September 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

(f)          September 9, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

(g)        Adoption of Resolution Approving the Mendocino County Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in Accordance with the Auditor's Summary Tabulation Sheet

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution approving the Mendocino County Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15 and authorize Chair to sign same.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(h)        Adoption of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino Approving Proposed Revisions to the California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Joint Powers Agreement  (Sponsor: Supervisor Brown)

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution approving all revisions to the Joint Powers Authority Agreement.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(i)          Approval of Agreement with Redwood Children's Services, Inc. in the Amount of $137,580, to Provide Trauma Intervention Services in a Home Like Setting for Youth in Mendocino County with Special Needs in Fiscal Year 2014/2015

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Agreement with Redwood Children's Services Inc. in the amount of $137,580 to provide Trauma Intervention Services in a home like setting for Youth in Mendocino County with special needs in fiscal year 2014/2015; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(j)          Approval of Agreement with The Abaris Group (Martinez, CA) in the Amount of $91,549 to complete Phase II of  the Emergency Management System Exclusive Operating Area Feasibility Project

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign The Abaris Group contract and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(k)        Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for 2-1-1 Mendocino in the Amount of $20,000 to Provide 24/7 Call Center Service and Website Access to a Resource Database of Mendocino County's Health and Human Services Organizations

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for 2-1-1 Mendocino and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the MOU that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(l)          Approval of Revenue Agreement No. 14-10238 with the State of California, Department of Public Health, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Division in the amount of $924,367 to Provide Nutrition Education for WIC for Federal Fiscal Year 2014/15; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Health and Human Services (HHSA) Director to Sign Agreement on Behalf of Mendocino County and Providing Assurance of Review and Approval of Revenue Agreement No. 14-10238

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve Revenue Agreement No. 14-10238 with the State of California, Department of Public Health, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Division in the amount of $924,367 to provide nutrition education for WIC for Federal Fiscal Year 2014/15; and adopt Resolution authorizing the HHSA Director to sign agreement on behalf of Mendocino County and provide assurance of review and approval of Revenue Agreement No. 14-10238.

(m)      Approval of Revenue Agreement with Ukiah Adventist Hospital Doing Business as Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) in the Amount of $75,000 Per Year to Pay for One Full-Time Eligibility Worker to be Stationed at UVMC to Assist Medi-Cal Clients in Obtaining Medical Assistance for Years 2013 through 2017

Recommended Action/Motion: Authorize and approve Board Chair to sign revenue agreement with Ukiah Adventist Hospital doing business as Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) in the amount of $75,000 per year to pay for one full-time eligibility worker to be stationed at UVMC to assist Medi-Cal clients in obtaining medical assistance for years 2013 through 2017; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(n)        Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency and Partnership HealthPlan of California to Use 2012-13 Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Funds

Recommended Action/Motion: Ratify the CEO approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency and Partnership HealthPlan of California; authorize the Board Chair to sign MOU; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the MOU that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

HUMAN RESOURCES

(o)        Approval of Agreement with Keenan & Associates in the Amount of $50,000 Annually for Providing Health Plan Consulting Services for the County's Employee Health Plan Effective October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve agreement with Keenan & Associates in the amount of $50,000 annually for providing health plan consulting services for the County's Employee Health Plan Effective October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(p)        Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Sonoma for the Formation of the Sonoma Mendocino Economic Development District

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Sonoma and Mendocino to allow for the formation of the Sonoma Mendocino Economic Development District (SMEDD) and authorize the Chair to sign same.

TRANSPORTATION

(q)        Approval of Letter of Support for State Coastal Conservancy Design Grant Application by the Northwest California Resource Council for the Five Counties Salmonid Conservation Program (5C) (Fort Bragg and Yorkville Areas)

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve letter of support for the California State Coastal Conservancy design grant application by the Northwest California Resource Council for the 5C Program and authorize Chair to sign same.

(r)         Approval of Notice of Completion, Department of Transportation (DOT) Contract No. 130004, 2011 Storm Damage Repairs on Branscomb Road, CR 429, M.P. 17.30 (Laytonville Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: 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. 130004 with the County Recorder.

Additional Meeting Information

 

 

 

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

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