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

 

 

 

 

Terry N. Gross

Interim 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

                                                                          (See Item No. 8 – Modifications to Agenda)

Regular Meeting

August 14, 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 - Presentation and Acceptance of Final Products Created through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award No. 06-EDBG-2584, Which Funded the Writing of Five Grant Applications (See Item No. 5c)

                      Noticed Public Hearing - Presentation and Acceptance of Report Funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award No. 09-PTAE-6313, Entitled "Mendocino County Business and Microenterprise: Technical Assistance and Financing Needs Assessment; Strategy to Address Identified Needs" (See Item No. 5d)

10:00 a.m.:    Adoption of Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Reaffirming the County's Commitment to Open Government and to Compliance with The Ralph M. Brown Act, also known as the Local Government Open Meeting Act (See Item No. 5e)

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)         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 - Presentation and Acceptance of Final Products Created through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award No. 06-EDBG-2584, Which Funded the Writing of Five Grant Applications

Recommended Action/Motion: Hold the public hearing, accept the five grant applications that were created using CDBG funds, and authorize staff to close CDBG Award No. 06-EDBG-2584, including submittal to HCD of any related documents.

(d)        Noticed Public Hearing - Presentation and Acceptance of Report Funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award No. 09-PTAE-6313, Entitled "Mendocino County Business and Microenterprise: Technical Assistance and Financing Needs Assessment; Strategy to Address Identified Needs"

Recommended Action/Motion: Hold the public hearing, accept the report, and authorize staff to close CDBG Award No. 09-PTAE-6313, including submittal to HCD of any related documents.

(e)        Adoption of Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Reaffirming the County's Commitment to Open Government and to Compliance with The Ralph M. Brown Act, also known as the Local Government Open Meeting Act

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board adopt a Resolution pledging its intent to continue to honor the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, authorizing the Chair to sign same.

TRANSPORTATION

(f)          Director's Report

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts the report of the Transportation Director.

(g)        Introduction and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Amending Mendocino County Code Section 15.12.010 - Recognizing and Establishing Angle Parking on Certain County Roads in Calpella, Covelo, Forks, Redwood Valley, Mendocino and Ukiah Areas

Recommended Action/Motion: Introduce and waive the reading of the  Ordinance amending Mendocino County Code Section 15.12.010 as submitted.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MISCELLANEOUS

6.    Board of Supervisors And Miscellaneous                                                                                            

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.

(a)         Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Mendocino County Air Quality Management District v. County of Mendocino – NoV#11-82 - Agenda Item No. 9(b) - Closed Session

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 - 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 New State Hotel of Ukiah, Inc.

Items Recommended for Approval:

MINUTES

(b)        Minutes of the July 24, 2012, Regular Board Meeting

APPOINTMENTS

(c)         Approval of Recommended Appointments/Reappointments

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors approves the following appointments/reappointments:

Board or Commission

Appointee

Category

Anderson Valley Cemetery District

Christine Clark

Trustee

Anderson Valley Cemetery District

James Hill

Trustee

Anderson Valley Cemetery District

Eva Johnson

Trustee

Anderson Valley Cemetery District

Donald W. Smoot

Trustee

Anderson Valley Cemetery District

Gene C. Walker

Trustee

Area Agency on Aging – Governing Board

Karin Wandrei

Mendocino County Supervisor or Designee

Child Care Planning Council

Eileen Mitro

Community Representative (Member No. 1)

Covelo Cemetery District

Martin Holzhauser

Trustee

Hopland Cemetery District

*Ernest L. Harpe

Trustee

Mental Health Board

William Russell

1st District Public Interest

Mental Health Board

James Shaw

4th District Public Interest

*Approval of Ernest L. Harpe, a resident of the 2nd District, includes a waiver of residency.

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

(d)        Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Superior Court of Mendocino County and the County of Mendocino for Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Superior Court of Mendocino County and the County of Mendocino for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(e)        Adoption of Resolution Pursuant to CalTrans/California Highway Patrol's Joint Policy Guidelines for Special Events on State Conventional Highways in Order to Obtain a Permit from Caltrans for the California Indian Days Parade in Covelo, California, on September 29, 2012 - Sponsor: Supervisor Pinches

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors adopts the Resolution as presented, authorizing the Chair to sign same; and further, directs the Clerk of the Board to forward copies of the Resolution to the District Permit Coordinator, Caltrans (Eureka), the California Highway Patrol, and the Round Valley Tribal Council.

(f)          Adoption of Resolution Pursuant to CalTrans/California Highway Patrol's Joint Policy Guidelines for Special Events on State Conventional Highways in Order to Obtain a Permit from Caltrans for the Elk Volunteer Fire Department's "Great Day in Elk" Parade, to be held in Elk, California, on Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Sponsor: Supervisor Hamburg

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors adopts the Resolution as presented, authorizing the Chair to sign same; and further, directs the Clerk of the Board to forward copies of the Resolution to the District Permit Coordinator, Caltrans (Eureka), the California Highway Patrol, and the Elk Volunteer Fire Department.

(g)        Approval of Letter to Senator Alex Padilla Containing Suggested Amendments to SB 1161 (Padilla) - Communications: Voice Over Internet Protocol and Internet Protocol Enabled Communications Service - Sponsors: Supervisors Hamburg and McCowen

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board approve the letter as presented, authorizing the Chair to sign same, and directing staff to expedite transmittal of the letter.

COUNTY COUNSEL

(h)        Adoption of Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Destruction of Certain County Counsel Records Pursuant to Government Code Section 26202

Recommended Action/Motion: The Board of Supervisors adopts the Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records in County Counsel, pursuant to Government Code Section 26202, and authorizes the Chair to sign same.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

(i)          Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Auto Insurance Fraud Grant Application in the Amount of $30,719 to the California Department of Insurance

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the California Department of Insurance for funding the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(j)          Adoption of Resolution Pursuant to the Reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (SRS2008) Electing to Receive the Guaranteed Minimum Full County Payment for County Fiscal Year 2012-2013, Reserving the Option of 15% for Title II and Title III Projects; and Further Authorization of 7% of the Full County Payment for Title III and the Balance of the Full County Payment for Title II Projects for County Fiscal Year 2012-2013

Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board adopt a Resolution to elect the guaranteed minimum full County payment for County FY 2012-2013 with Option to Reserve 15% to Title II and Title III projects; and further authorize 7% of the full county payment to Title III and the balance of the full county payment to Title II projects pursuant to Sections 102(a)(1)(B) and 103, and the Amendment and Reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (SRS2008); and authorize Chair to sign same.

GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY

(k)        Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Records within the General Services Agency, Central Services Division, Pursuant to Government Code Section 26202

Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records within the General Services Agency, Central Services Division, pursuant to Government Code Section 26202, and authorize the Chair to sign same.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

(l)          Approval of Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health (Sacramento, CA) in the Amount of $350,000 to Provide Residential Treatment Services for Adults in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize Board Chair to sign agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 to provide residential treatment services for adults in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(m)      Approval of Agreement with Ford Street Project, Inc. in the Amount of $56,407 to Provide the Transitional Housing Program (THP) in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Ford Street Program, Inc. in the amount of $56,407 to provide the Transitional Housing Program (THP) 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.

(n)        Approval of Agreement with Manzanita Services, Inc. in the Amount of $231,260 to Provide Operation of Client Recovery Resource Centers in Ukiah and Willits for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Clients in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Manzanita Services, Inc. in the amount of $231,260 to provide operation of client resource recovery centers in Ukiah and Willits in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Service Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(o)        Approval of Agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center, Inc. in the Amount of $72,538 to Provide the Transitional Housing Program (THP) in Fiscal Year 2011/2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center, Inc. in the amount of $72,538 to provide the Transitional Housing Program (THP) in Fiscal Year 2011/2012; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

(p)        Approval of Agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center, Inc. in the Amount of $72,538 to Provide the Transitional Housing Program (THP) in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center, Inc. in the amount of $72,538 to provide the Transitional Housing Program (THP) 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.

(q)        Approval of Agreement with Northern California Regional Facility New Horizons Program (Eureka, CA) - Humboldt County Mental Health in the Amount of $150,000 to Provide Specialized Treatment for Probation Youth Placed in the Locked Facility in Fiscal Years 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with the Northern California Humboldt Regional Facility New Horizons Program - Humboldt County Mental Health in the amount of $150,000 to provide specialized treatment for probation youth placed in the locked facility in fiscal years 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016; and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(r)         Approval of Agreement with Redwood Children's Services (RCS) in the Amount of $70,000 to Provide Mental Health Services and Therapy Services for Uninsured Youth Exhibiting Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Redwood Children's Services (RCS) in the amount of $70,000 to provide Mental Health Services and therapy services for uninsured youth exhibiting early signs of Serious Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the maximum amount.

(s)         Approval of Agreement with Tapestry Family Services in the Amount of $101,680 to Provide Mental Health Services and Therapy Services for Uninsured Youth Exhibiting Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Tapestry Family Services in the amount of $101,680 to provide mental health services and therapy services for uninsured youth exhibiting early signs of serious mental illness in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the HHSA Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the maximum amount.

(t)          Approval of Agreement with Telecare Corporation (Alameda, CA) in the Amount of $90,000 to Provide Residential Treatment for Adults in Fiscal Year 2012/2013

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement with Telecare Corporation in the amount of $90,000 to provide residential treatment for adults in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and authorize the Health and Human Service Agency Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount.

(u)        Approval of Amended Agreement with State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs to Receive the Amount of $3,147,963 to Provide Drug Medi-Cal and Non Drug Medi-Cal Services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and Adoption of Resolution to Same as Required by the State

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement amendment with State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs to receive the amount of $3,147,963 to provide Drug Medi-Cal and Non Drug Medi-Cal services in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 to HHSA BHRS AODP; adopt and authorize the Board Chair to sign Resolution to same as required by the State; and authorize the HHSA BHRS Director to sign any future amendments to the agreement that do not affect the annual maximum amount.

HUMAN RESOURCES

(v)        Adoption of Resolution Amending Position Allocation Table as Follows:  Budget Unit 1920, Adopt Classification and Add one (1) FTE Position - Retirement Association Financial / Investment Officer, Salary Grade C39D

Recommended Action/Motion: It is recommended the Board adopt the Resolution amending the Position Allocation Table as follows: Budget Unit 1920, adopt Classification and add one (1) FTE Position - Retirement Association Financial / Investment Officer, Salary Grade C39D, and authorize Chair to sign same.

SHERIFF-CORONER

(w)       Approval of Submission of a Grant Application to the California Emergency Management Agency for the 2012 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHGP), in the Amount of $117,022; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Sheriff (Primary), Acting Public Health Director (Secondary), and the Ukiah Police Chief (Secondary) to Execute for, or on Behalf of, the County of Mendocino any Actions Necessary for the Administration of the Federal Department of Homeland Security Grants for FY 2010, FY 2011, and FY 2012

Recommended Action/Motion: Approve submission of the grant application to the California Emergency Management Agency for the 2012 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHGP), in the amount of $117,022; and adopt a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff (Primary), acting Public Health Director (Secondary), and the Ukiah Police Chief (Secondary) to execute for, or on behalf of, the County of Mendocino any actions necessary for the administration of the Federal Department of Homeland Security Grants for FY 2010, FY 2011, and FY 2012, and authorize the Chair to sign same.

TRANSPORTATION

(x)        Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement No. 120014, Professional Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc., for the Widening/Rehabilitation or Replacement of the Navarro River Bridge on Philo Greenwood Road (Anderson Valley Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, approve Department of Transportation Agreement No. 120014, 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.

(y)         Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement No. 120067 and Accepting the Easement Grant Deed Conveying Real Property from Alfred Ridout, as Trustee, for the Acquisition of Rights of Way Needed for Construction of the Mill Creek Bridge Project on Reeves Canyon Road, CR 219, M.P. 2.40 (Redwood Valley Area)

Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, accept and approve Department of Transportation Agreement No. 120067 with Alfred Ridout, as Trustee, accept the Easement Grant Deed conveying real property from Alfred Ridout, as Trustee, in connection with Department of Transportation Project No. B-1104, and authorize and direct the Board Chair to execute said Agreement and the Statutory Certificate of Acceptance and direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Easement Grant Deed to the Department of Transportation office for further processing and recording.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(z)         Acceptance of the June 30, 2012, Report of Mendocino County Pooled Investments

Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the June 30, 2012, report of Mendocino County pooled investments.

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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