Carre Brown

1st District Supervisor

John McCowen

2nd District Supervisor

Chair

John Pinches

3rd District Supervisor

Kendall Smith

4th District Supervisor

DAN HAMBURG

5th District Supervisor

Vice-Chair

 

 

 

 

CARMEL J. ANGELO

Chief Executive Officer/

Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

 

Jeanine b. nadel

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

 

Regular Meeting

March 27, 2012 – 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 - Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for $1,000,000; Authorization for the CEO to Sign the Application and any Grant-Related Documents (See Item No. 5c)

10:00 a.m.:  Noticed Public Hearing - Draft Environmental Impact Report on Single-Use Carryout Shopping Bag Ordinance (See Item No. 5f)

1:30 p.m.:    Discussion and Possible Action Related to Brooktrails Delinquencies and the Consequent Effect on Teeter Debt with Further Discussion and Possible Action on Debt Mitigation Activities Through the Discontinuance of Teeter Privileges for the Brooktrails Township Community Services District (See Item No. 5d)

2:30 p.m.:    Presentation by the California Air Resources Board Regarding the State On-Road and Off-Road Diesel Regulations (See Item No. 7a)

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.

None

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                                                       

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.

(c)         Noticed Public Hearing - Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for $1,000,000; Authorization for the CEO to Sign the Application and any Grant-Related Documents

Recommended Action/Motion: Hold the public hearing, and adopt the Resolution authorizing submittal of an application to the CDBG Program totaling $1,000,000, further authorizing the CEO to sign the application and any grant-related documents.

(d)        Discussion and Possible Action Related to Brooktrails Delinquencies and the Consequent Effect on Teeter Debt with Further Discussion and Possible Action on Debt Mitigation Activities Through the Discontinuance of Teeter Privileges for the Brooktrails Township Community Services District (Sponsors: Executive Office and Debt Committee)

Recommended Action/Motion: Direct staff to schedule a public hearing to discontinue the alternative procedure of property tax distribution known as the "Teeter Plan" for the Brooktrails Township Community Services District.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(e)        Approval of Revenue Agreement with Public Health Institute in the Amount of $1,185,000 to Implement the Community Transformation Initiative in Fiscal Years 2011 through 2016

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Revenue Agreement with Public Health Institute in the amount of $1,185,000 for a five year term in Fiscal Years 2011 through 2016; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

SOLID WASTE

(f)          Noticed Public Hearing - Draft Environmental Impact Report on Single-Use Carryout Shopping Bag Ordinance

Recommended Action/Motion: Conduct public hearing on the draft environmental impact report.

TRANSPORTATION

(g)        Director's Report

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

(b)        Consider Public and Staff Input and Discuss Options the County May Take Regarding the Foreclosure Crisis (Sponsors: Supervisors McCowen and Hamburg)

Recommended Action/Motion: Consider public and staff input and discuss options the County may take regarding the foreclosure crisis.

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.           

MENDOCINO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

(a)         Presentation by the California Air Resources Board Regarding the State On-Road and Off-Road Diesel Regulations

Recommended Action/Motion: No action required - informational presentation only.

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 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency Negotiators: Carmel J. Angelo, Pat Meek, and Rick Haeg; Employee Organization(s):  All

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 March 12, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

(b)        Minutes of the March 13, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER

(c)         Approval of Certification of the March 6, 2012, Special All Mail Election in the City of Fort Bragg

Recommended Action/Motion: Recommend that the election certification be approved and entered into the Board minutes.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(d)        Approval of a Letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Requesting Support for Permanent Protection of the Stornetta Public Lands (Sponsors: Supervisors Hamburg and McCowen)

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar requesting support for permanent protection of the Stornetta Public Lands, and authorize the Chair to sign the same.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(e)        Approval of Letter of Support of AB 1863 (Chesbro) Mutual Aid Reimbursement

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the letter of support for AB 1863, Mutual Aid Reimbursement, authorizing the Chair to sign same; and direct staff to expedite the transmittal of said letter.

(f)          Approval of Letter of Support of AB 2474 (Chesbro) Seeking Fair and Equitable Implementation of State Responsibility Area (SRA) Fire Prevention Fees

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the letter of support as presented, authorizing the Chair to sign same, and direct staff to expedite the transmittal of said letter.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(g)        Adoption of Resolution Regarding Employee Layoffs in Accordance with Civil Service Rule 6 and Applicable Provisions of the Labor Agreements with the Affected Bargaining Units

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.

(h)        Approval of Agreement with Mendocino County Youth Project in the Amount of $76,000 to Provide Education Related Mental Health Services and Therapy Services for Uninsured Youth Exhibiting Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement with Mendocino County Youth Project in the amount of $76,000 to provide Education Related Mental Health Services and therapy services for uninsured youth exhibiting early signs of Serious Mental Illness in fiscal year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(i)          Approval of Agreement with Redwood Children's Services (RCS) in the Amount of $76,000 to Provide Education Related Mental Health Services and Therapy Services for Uninsured Youth Exhibiting Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement with Redwood Children's Services (RCS) in the amount of $76,000 to provide Education Related Mental Health Services and therapy services for uninsured youth exhibiting early signs of Serious Mental Illness in fiscal year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(j)          Approval of Agreement with Tapestry Family Services in the Amount of $76,000 to Provide Education Related Mental Health Services and Therapy Services for Uninsured Youth Exhibiting Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Tapestry Family Services in the amount of $76,000 to provide Education Related Mental Health Services and therapy services for uninsured youth exhibiting early signs of Serious Mental Illness in fiscal year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(k)        Approval of Letter to Commissioner of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Requesting Exemption of Title 13 (Vehicle Code) Section 12527(d)(2) for Anderson Valley Ambulance Service (AVAS)

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the letter to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requesting exemption of Vehicle Code Title 13 for Anderson Valley Ambulance Service.

(l)          Approval of Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public Health to Provide Beach Water Quality Monitoring and Public Notification Services in the Amount of $25,000; Approval of Form CCC-307 Certification to Enter into Agreement with the State of California; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Health and Human Services Agency Director to Sign Any Future Renewal Applications Including Any and All Documents, and/or Subsequent Amendments Associated with Beach Water Quality Monitoring and Public Notifications Services

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with the California Department of Public Health to provide beach water quality monitoring and public notifications services in the amount of $25,000; approve form CCC-307 Certification to enter into agreement with the State of California; and adopt resolution authorizing the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future renewal applications including any and all documents, an/or subsequent amendments associated with beach water quality monitoring and public notifications services.

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(m)      Adoption of Private Road Name Petition No. RN 1-2012 - Bella Vista Lane, Willits

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors finds Private Road Name Petition RN 1-2012 to be in conformance with Mendocino County Code 18.16.070, and approves and adopts "Bella Vista Lane" as the name for this private road, directing the Department of Planning and Building Services to assign the proper addresses.

(n)        Approval of Addition of Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP) Area No. 22 (APN 170-060-01) to Properties Eligible for County Initiated Rezoning Within the UVAP to Satisfy Partial Requirements of the Housing Settlement Agreement

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve addition of UVAP Area No. 22 (APN 170-060-01) to possible sites for rezoning to R-3 to partially satisfy the Housing Settlement Agreement requirements.

PROBATION

(o)        Approval of AB 109 Community Corrections Funded Contract for Adult Day Reporting Center Services with B.I. Incorporated

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and sign AB 109 Community Corrections funded contract for Adult Day Reporting Center services with B.I. Incorporated.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(p)        Approval of a Comprehensive Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $50,688 for the Emergency Services Budget Unit No. 2830, Including Fixed Assets, and Add the Requested Fixed Assets to the County's Approved List of Fixed Assets

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve a comprehensive budget adjustment for the Emergency Services Budget Unit No. 2830, including fixed assets, and add the requested fixed assets to the County's Approved List of Fixed Assets.

TRANSPORTATION

(q)        Adoption of Resolution Approving Bylaws for the Little River Airport Advisory Committee (Little River Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve the Bylaws of the Little River Airport Advisory Committee as submitted.

(r)         Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement No. 110118, Professional Services Agreement with GHD Inc., for the Replacement of the Mill Creek Bridge on Hill Road (Covelo Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve DOT Agreement No. 110118, authorize Board Chair to execute the Agreement, and authorize the Director of Transportation or his designated representative to sign any and all amendments to the agreement that will not result in an increased cost beyond the amount specified.

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

(s)         Authorization for the Air Quality Management District to Accept State Carl Moyer Program Rural Year 12 Pass-Through Funds in the Amount of $4,564  to be Applied Toward an Existing Year 12 Project Already Under Contract with the District

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Air Quality Management District's request to accept state Carl Moyer Program Pass-through Funds of $12,190 and request the Clerk of the Board to provide a Minute Order to the District of the Board's decision.

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

·         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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