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Carre Brown 1st District Supervisor |
John McCowen 2nd District Supervisor |
John Pinches 3rd District Supervisor Vice-Chair |
Dan Gjerde 4th District Supervisor |
DAN 5th District Supervisor Chair |
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Thomas R. Parker |
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Mendocino
Agenda Regular
Meeting January
22, 2013 – 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.
9:30 a.m.: Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the
Development of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program in the
Unincorporated Areas of the County of Mendocino (See Item No. 5d)
11:30 a.m.: Closed Session (See
Item No. 9)
1:30 p.m.: Interviews
with Applicants for the
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)
Interviews with
Applicants for the Mendocino County Assessment Appeals Board
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board conducts interviews with
the Assessment Appeals Board applicants, and provide further direction to
staff.
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board adopt the 2013
Legislative Platform for
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
SOLID WASTE
(e)
Introduction and
Possible Adoption of Urgency Ordinance Adding Section 9.41.045 to Chapter 9.41
of County Code Concerning Single-Use Carryout Bags by Retail Establishments,
which would Provide a Limited Exception to Requirement
to Charge for Paper Bags
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Urgency Ordinance adding
Section 9.41.045 to Chapter 9.41 of
TRANSPORTATION
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors accepts
the report of the Transportation Director.
(g)
Introduction and Waive
Reading of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors Amending Mendocino County
Code Section 15.12.040 - Prohibiting Parking on Both Sides of Center Street, CR
546, in the Unincorporated Community of Gualala, Between
Mile Post 0.00 and Mile Post 0.06 (300 feet) (Gualala Area)
Recommended Action/Motion: Introduce and waive reading of the
Ordinance amending
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(a) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Existing Litigation: Masonite Corporation v.
(b)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Existing Litigation:
(c)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation - One Case
(d)
Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency
Negotiators:
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.
(a)
Mendocino County Jail Inspection Report
from Health and Human Services Agency, inspected on the dates of July 30, 2012,
and August 29, 2012.
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)
December 18,
2012, Regular Meeting Minutes
(b)
January 8,
2013, Regular Meeting Minutes
APPOINTMENTS
(c)
Approval of
Recommended Appointments/Reappointments
Recommended Action/Motion: That the Board of Supervisors Approves
the Following Appointments/Reappointments:
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Board or
Commission |
Appointee |
Category |
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Jim
Eddie |
Mendocino
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Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) |
Sue
Ranochak |
Public
Appointee |
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Marilyn
Ogle |
1st
District Representative |
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Ordinance amendment to
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
(e)
Approval of
Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show 2013 Operating Budget
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the Mendocino County Fair and
Apple Show 2013 Operating Budget and authorize the Chair to sign same.
GENERAL SERVICES
AGENCY
(f)
Acceptance of
the Risk Management Insurance Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Recommended Action/Motion: Accept the Risk Management Insurance
Program Annual Report covering the fiscal year 2011/2012
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AGENCY
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize the Board Chair to
sign agreement with City of Ukiah in the amount of $60,000 to conduct a
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and complete a Climate Action Plan 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.
(h)
Ratification of
Grant Application by the Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency
(HHSA) - Public Health for a One-Time Only Grant from the California Office of
Traffic Safety in the Amount of $149,715.58 for October 1, 2013, to September 30, 2014
Recommended Action/Motion: Ratify that
HUMAN RESOURCES
(i)
Acceptance of
the Report on 2012 Workers Compensation & Return to Work Program Activities
Recommended Action/Motion: Accept report on 2012 Workers
Compensation/Return to Work Program activities.
SHERIFF-CORONER
(j)
Approval of
Agreement in the Amount of $74,304 between the Sheriff's Office and California
Department of Fish and Game, to Allow the Sheriff's Office to Reimburse the
Department of Fish and Game for Overtime Hours Worked by Fish and Game Wardens for the Purpose of Marijuana Eradication
in Mendocino County, Using Funds Received from the U.S. Department of Justice,
DEA, Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program (DSESP)
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the agreement between the
Sheriff's Office and California Department of Fish and Game so the Sheriff's
Office can be assisted in their marijuana eradication efforts by California
State Fish and Game Wardens.
(k)
Approval of
Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 12-048, between the County of Mendocino and
Tetra Tech, Inc., to Revise and Update all Emergency Operations Plans for the
County of Mendocino, the City of Ukiah, the City of Willits, the City of Fort Bragg and the City of Point Arena;
Amendment will Extend Termination Date of the Agreement from December 31, 2012,
to March 25, 2013
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the amendment to BOS Agreement
No. 12-048, between the County of Mendocino and Tetra Tech, Inc., to revise and
update all Emergency Operations Plans for the County of Mendocino, the City of
Ukiah, the City of Willits, the City of Fort Bragg and the City of Point Arena;
Amendment will extend termination date of the agreement from December 31, 2012,
to March 25, 2013.
(l)
Approval of the
Purchase of Two (2) BK Portable Radio Repeaters, Total Costs Not to Exceed
$19,500; Approval of the Addition of the Portable Radio Repeaters to the County
Approved List of Fixed Assets; and Further, Approval of Appropriation
of $19,500 in Unanticipated Grant Revenue for the Purchase of the Repeaters
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve the purchase of two (2) BK
Portable Radio Repeaters, total costs not to exceed $19,500; approve adding the
Portable Radio Repeaters to the
SOLID WASTE
Recommended Action/Motion: Approve and authorize Chair to sign: 2nd
amendments to each Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Refuse Areas 1, 3 &
4; 3rd amendment to Transfer Stations Operations Agreement & Lease; and 3rd
amendment to Caspar Transfer Station Operations Agreement & Lease.
TRANSPORTATION
(n)
Adoption of
Resolution Accepting the Findings and Recommendations of Traffic Study No.
12-02 and Declaring Intent to Establish Revised Prima Facie Speed Limits on a
Portion of North State Street, CR 104, at Mile Post 4.00 and Moore Street, CR 229B, at Mile Post 0.40 in the Residential Area, Business
District and Adjoining School Zone (Calpella Area)
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, accept Traffic Study No.
12-02, declare intent to establish speed zone recommended by Traffic Study No.
12-02, direct the Department of Transportation to prepare and submit an
ordinance establishing prima facie speed limits as presented in Traffic Study
12-02, and authorize and direct the Department of Transportation to erect,
place and maintain the appropriate traffic control devices.
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, authorize the Board Chair
to sign the Resolution approving the proposed update to the Little
(p)
Adoption of
Resolution Authorizing Department of Transportation to Agree to Designation of
Various County Maintained Roads as Indian Reservation Roads in Conjunction with
the United States Department of Interior, Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA) for Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria Projects
(Laytonville Area)
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, (1) authorize the
proposed Department of Transportation letter to the Cahto Tribe of the
Laytonville Rancheria and (2) authorize the Director of Transportation to work
with BIA and the Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria on project concepts
not resulting in significant expenditures.
Recommended Action/Motion: By Resolution, designate
(r)
Approval of
Notice of Completion, DOT Contract No. 120008, Feliz Creek Dam Removal (Hopland
Area)
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. 120008 with the County
Recorder.
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. 120036 with the County
Recorder.
TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
Recommended Action/Motion: Adopt the Ordinance delegating authority
to invest or reinvest the funds of the County and its other depositors in the
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: Approve the District's request to enter
into a contract with School and College Legal Services of California, authorize
the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign, and authorize the transfer of funds
from the District's Fund Balance to cover the cost of the initial retainer.
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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