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

May 22, 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.

10:00 a.m.:  Noticed Public Hearing - Consideration of Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, in Compliance with CEQA, for the Fish Rock Road Sediment Reduction Project, CR 122, Between M.P. 3.1 and M.P. 27.3, and if Appropriate Approve Resolution Adopting the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (Anchor Bay to Yorkville Area) (See Item No. 5c)

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 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)         Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 3rd Quarter Budget Report on the Status of County Departmental Budgets for FY 2011-2012; Including Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Executive Office Recommendations

Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors accept the 3rd Quarter Budget Report on the status of departmental spending and revenues for FY 2011-2012 and further approve Executive Office Recommendations.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(b)        Approval of the Appropriation of Unanticipated Revenues Totaling $683,759 and Use of the Funding to: Offset Previously Budgeted Asset Forfeiture Revenue in the Amount of $293,759; Purchase Six (6) Sheriff's Patrol Vehicles Costing $240,000; Purchase Ten (10) Mobile Data Terminals, Costing $150,000; and Add the Requested Items to the County's Approved List of Fixed Assets

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the appropriation of unanticipated revenues totaling $683,759, and use the funding to: offset previously budgeted asset forfeiture revenue in the amount of $293,759; purchase six (6) Sheriff's patrol vehicles costing $240,000; purchase ten (10) Mobile Data Terminals costing $150,000; and add the requested items to the County's approved list of fixed assets.

TRANSPORTATION

(c)         Noticed Public Hearing - Consideration of Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, in Compliance with CEQA, for the Fish Rock Road Sediment Reduction Project, CR 122, Between M.P. 3.1 and M.P. 27.3, and if Appropriate Approve Resolution Adopting the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (Anchor Bay to Yorkville Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: Conduct the Public Hearing to consider information and testimony regarding the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and if supported by the presented evidence, by Resolution adopt a Negative Declaration for the project and authorize and direct the Director of Transportation to file the applicable Notice of Determination.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS

6.    Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous                                                                                            

(a)         Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Letter to State Legislators Requesting Legislative Support of Raising the Gross Vehicle Weight on Large Trucks in California - Sponsor: Supervisor Pinches

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors approves the transmittal of a letter to California's legislative representatives seeking their consideration to raise the gross vehicle weight on large trucks in California; and authorizes the Chair to sign the same.

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.

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 John Bushnell

(b)        Claim of Susan Bushnell

Items Recommended for Approval:

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(c)         Adoption of Resolution Granting Permission for the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show to Hold a Parade in Boonville on Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Sponsor: Supervisor Hamburg

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt a resolution granting permission for the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show to hold a parade on Sunday, September 16, 2012, along Highway 128 in Boonville, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to forward copies of the resolution to the District Permit Coordinator, Caltrans (Eureka), the California Highway Patrol, and the Fair Manager.

(d)        Approval of Letter Regarding Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) North Coast Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) for Regulatory Action - Sponsors: Supervisors Smith and Hamburg

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the letter regarding Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) North Coast Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) for regulatory action, and authorize the Chair to sign same.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

(e)        Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Victim Witness Assistance Program and Approval of the Grant Application for Grant Period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Victim Witness Assistance Program and approve the Grant Application with Chair signing the Grant Award Face Sheet and the Certification of Assurance of Compliance.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(f)          Adoption of Resolution Designating the Arts Council of Mendocino County (ACMC) as the County of Mendocino's Authorized Facilitator of Arts in Public Places

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution designating the Arts Council of Mendocino County as County of Mendocino's Authorized Facilitator of Arts in Public Places.

(g)        Adoption of Resolution Designating the Arts Council of Mendocino County (ACMC) as the County of Mendocino's Authorized Partner for the 2012/2013 California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution designating the Arts Council of Mendocino County as the County of Mendocino's Authorized Partner for the 2012/2013 California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(h)        Approval of Agreement with St. Helena Hospital (Behavioral Health Center Vallejo) for Inpatient Mental Health Hospitalization Services (Retroactive to July 1, 2011) in the Amount of $250,000

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement with St. Helena Hospital (Behavioral Health Center Vallejo) for inpatient mental health hospitalization services (retroactive to July 1, 2011) in the amount of $250,000; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(i)          Approval of Agreement with St. Helena Hospital (Deer Park Napa County) for Specialty Inpatient Mental Health Hospitalization Services (Retroactive to July 1, 2011) in the Amount of $200,000

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement with St. Helena Hospital (Deer Park Napa County) for specialty inpatient mental health hospitalization services (retroactive to July 1, 2011) in the amount of $200,000; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(j)          Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. MH-11-029 with Frederick Dumas, MD, Increasing Agreement Amount by $22,001 for a New Total Agreement Amount of $72,000 for Psychiatric Services for Mendocino County Residents in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. MH-11-029 with Frederick Dumas, MD, increasing agreement amount by $22,001 for a new total agreement amount of $72,000 to provide mental health services for Mendocino County residents 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 Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 12-030 with Redwood Children's Services (RCS) Increasing Agreement Amount by $56,943 for a New Total Agreement Amount of $132,943 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 amendment to agreement with Redwood Children's Services (RCS) in the amount of $56,943 for a total of $132,943 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 maximum amount.

MENDOCINO COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

(l)          Approval of Employment Agreement with Richard White for the Position of Retirement Administrator, Mendocino County Employees' Retirement Association and Add the Position to the Board of Supervisors' Salary Resolution if Necessary

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve Employment Agreement with Richard White for the position of Retirement Administrator, and add it to the Board of Supervisors' Salary Resolution if necessary.

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES

(m)      Authorization of the Issuance of Coastal Development Permit CDP No. 25-2011 (Poole)

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors authorizes the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. CDP 25-2011.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(n)        Approval of Side Letter Agreement Between the Sheriff's Office and California Forensic Medical Group to Provide Mental Health Nursing Staff

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the side letter agreement between the Sheriff's Office and California Forensic Medical Group to provide mental health nursing staff and authorize the Chair to sign same.

SOLID WASTE

(o)        Approval of the Caspar Joint Coordinating Committee's Recommendation to Retain Cold Creek Compost as Destination for Caspar Transfer Station Green Waste and Accept Reduction in Fee

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve recommendation of Caspar Joint Coordinating Committee to keep Cold Creek Compost as destination for Caspar Transfer Station green waste.

TRANSPORTATION

(p)        Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement No. 110121, Professional Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc., for the Replacement of the Rowes Creek Bridge on Sherwood Road (Willits Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve Department of Transportation Agreement No. 110121, 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.

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

·         LIVE WEB STREAMING OF BOARD MEETINGS: www.mendocinoaccess.org. For technical assistance, please contact Mendocino Access Television at (707) 357-0624

·         Please reference the departmental website to obtain additional resource information for the Board of Supervisors: www.co.mendocino.ca.us/bos

 

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