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In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office. Meetings convene at 9:00 a.m., the first four Tuesdays of each month, at the Mariposa County Government Center, Board Chambers at 5100 Bullion Street. Board may take action sitting as the Board of Supervisors, and as the governing body of: County Service Area 1M (Don Pedro); Mariposa Pines Sewer Zone; Sewer Zone (Don Pedro); Coulterville Sewer and Water Zone; Mariposa Parking District; Wawona County Services Area 2-W; Hornitos Lighting District; Mariposa Lighting District; Coulterville Lighting District; Mariposa Air Pollution Control District; Yosemite West Maintenance District; Mariposa County Water Agency; Local Transportation Commission; Housing Authority of the County of Mariposa; Countywide Service Area; Mariposa County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, and the Mariposa County Public Finance Corporation. Citizens wishing to schedule matters for Board consideration or to appear before the Board must contact the Clerk of the Board in writing stating the action requested. Appropriate requests will be scheduled before the Board as time allows. The deadline for submission of written materials is on Friday prior to noon (11 days in advance of meeting), so the Agenda can be processed and packages available on Thursday for the following week's meeting. An original and 13 copies of all supporting materials must be submitted. Public Presentations: The law provides the opportunity for the public to be heard on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, before or during the consideration of that item by the Board. For items on the agenda, this will be at the time the item is called by the Chairman. For all other items the public presentation time at the start of each meeting is appropriate. The Chairman may set time limits as appropriate to manage the Agenda. State law does not allow action to be taken on any item not appearing on the Agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by Government Code Section 54954.2(b) which permits items not on the Agenda to be acted upon as delineated in Section 54954.2(b). Agendas and supporting documentation generally are available for review on the Thursday prior to the Board meeting, as soon as it is completed, at the Board office. Mailed requests for Minutes and Agendas must be accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelopes. They are also available at www.mariposacounty.org/board. November 6, 2007 Folder Time Description 9:00 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions 1 Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Agenda) NOTE: The Consent Agenda consists of items that are generally viewed as non- controversial and routine by the department. If the Board wishes to discuss an item, it will be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the end of the timed agenda; or at the Chair’s discretion, may be taken in conjunction with another item scheduled by the respective department. Otherwise, the Consent Agenda items are generally approved in one single motion. This is the appropriate time for the public to advise the Chair of any comments to the Consent Agenda or request to have an item removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNTY OF MARIPOSA P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-3222 5100 Bullion Street www.mariposacounty.org/board JANET BIBBY, CHAIR DISTRICT III LYLE TURPIN, VICE CHAIR DISTRICT II BRAD ABORN DISTRICT I DIANNE A. FRITZ DISTRICT IV BOB PICKARD DISTRICT V AGENDA of the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 6, 2007 Page 2 Folder Time Description 2 Supervisor Pickard; Approve and Present Letter of Recognition to Jennifer Lyons for Attaining her 4-H State Ambassador Achievement Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Board Information 3 Supervisor Dianne Fritz; Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the County Code Entitled “Social Host Accountability” 4 Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; Approve Budget Action for a Loan Repayment of $40,000 from the Don Pedro Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to the General Fund and a Transfer of $40,000 from the General Fund to the Greeley Hill Library Project so there is Adequate Funding to Construct the Library (4/5ths Vote Required) 5 10:00 a.m. CALENDAR A) Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager; PUBLIC HEARING to Conduct a Community Participation Public Hearing for Application Submittal in the Amount of $70,000 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning and Technical Assistance Grant (General Allocation) to Conduct Drainage Study for the Mariposa Census Designated Place (CDP) Phase II (South of 7th Street to North of 10th Street); and Conduct an Environmental Review – CEQA & NEPA for Mariposa CDP, Phase II; and Approve the Application for Funding, Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from the Planning/Technical Assistance Allocation of the State CDBG Program, and Designate County Administrative Officer to Authorize Documents B) Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; PUBLIC HEARING Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; 1) Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Accept an Irrevocable and Perpetual Offer of Dedication of Public Service Easement Right of Way to the County of Mariposa on the Realigned Portion of the Don Pedro Pedestrian and Equestrian Easement Currently Located on the North Side of Zelma Way, Relocating to the Eastern Property Line of APN 020-180-001 2) Vacation of that Portion of the Don Pedro Pedestrian and Equestrian Easement as Referenced in Item B 1) and as Shown on the Map Entitled “Lake Don Pedro Subdivision Unit No. 2-M”, Lot 696, filed for Recordation on September 8, 1969 as Map No. 1676, Mariposa County Records 11:00 a.m. CALENDAR 6 Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager; A) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: DSA (Deputy Sheriff’s Association); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos B) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: SMA (Sheriff’s Management Association); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos C) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: SEIU (Service Employees International Union); ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 6, 2007 Page 3 Folder Time Description Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos D) CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: MCMCO (Mariposa County Managerial/Confidential Organization); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos (Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) Consider Items Removed from the Consent Agenda No Folder Discussion and Possible Further Action Regarding Continuation of the Local Emergency Due to Landslides on Highway 140 Enroute to Yosemite National Park (County Administrative Officer) 12:00 NOON – LUNCH 7 2:00 p.m. CALENDAR Kris Schenk, Planning Director; PUBLIC HEARING for the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project (Continued from August 14 & October 16, 2007) (Deliberation Phase) The Project Consists of the Following: A) Specific Plan/Zoning Text Amendment No. 2002-345: A Text Amendment to Change the Wawona Town Specific Plan, to Create a New Conditional Use Designation for “Organizational Recreation Camp”, a New Conditional Use in the Mountain Residential Land Use and Zone. “An Area Containing One or More Permanent Buildings and or Developed Campsites that are Used for Recreational Purposes, for the Transitory Accommodation of Members and Invitees of Private Organizations or Groups, and is Not Open to the General Public. The Recreational Activities and Camping are Provided as Part of an Organized Program that is Owned, Managed, Controlled and Maintained by the Private Not-for-profit Organization or Group.” The Board of Supervisors will also Consider a Recommended Amendment to the Specific Plan Lot Coverage Standards for the Mountain Residential Land Use and Zone to Clarify Applicability to this Project. B) Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-346: A Proposed Permit to Conditionally Approve the Proposed Phased Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh Day Adventists’ Organizational Recreation Camp, which Includes Demolition of Existing Camp Buildings and Facilities and Construction of New Buildings and Facilities and Associated Site Work on the Camp’s Existing Property. Note that the Land Exchange with the National Park Service has Been Abandoned and is no Longer a Part of the Project. All Redevelopment Activities will Occur on Existing SDA Owned Property. The Applicant has Proposed Architectural Design Guidelines, Elevations, a Site Plan, a Phasing Plan, and a Preliminary Grading Plan. C) Environmental Impact Report No. 2002-292: The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be Certified with Mitigation Measures to Approve ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 6, 2007 Page 4 Folder Time Description the Project as Recommended. There are Several Mitigation Measures Resulting from the Environmental Review of the Project, one of Which Includes Limits on Occupancy of Facility Based Upon the Condition of Forest Drive. The Project Applicant is the Central California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Camp Wawona, an Existing Camp Facility, is Located on Two Parcels of Privately Owned Land in the Southeastern Corner of Section 35 of Township 4 South, Range 21 East Mount Diablo Base & Meridian, Inside Yosemite National Park, within the Community of Wawona in Mariposa County. APN 010-280-009, a 30.45 Acre Parcel is the Last Privately Owned Parcel at the Southeastern End of Forest Drive (8110 Forest Drive) and the Parcel on Which the Redevelopment Activity is Proposed. APN 010-280-010, a 1.768 Acre Parcel is Located on the North Side of Forest Drive, Between Forest Drive and the South Fork of the Merced River. Access to the Site is from Forest Drive. ATTENTION: 8 Approval of Summary of Proceedings of October 23, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) 9 Discussion and Possible Appointment Regarding Filling the Vacancy of the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator Effective January 1, 2008 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manger) 10 Discussion and Possible Action to Cancel the December 26, 2007 and the January 2, 2008, Meeting for the Board of Supervisors (Clerk of the Board) 11 Approve Letter to Department of Boating and Waterways, Supporting the Efforts of Merced Irrigation District in Applying for Grant Funding to Add an Additional Boat Launching Ramp and Facilities at McClure Point on Lake McClure (Supervisor Turpin) 12 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of Cases to be Discussed: 1 (County Counsel) 13 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation; Initiating of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of Cases to be Discussed: 1 (County Counsel) INFORMATION: List of Contracts Entered into by the County Administrative Officer Pursuant to Ordinance 3.08 for the Months of July, August, September and October 2007 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manger) Reminder of the Board of Supervisors Chair’s Authority to Sign Indemnity Agreements (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manger) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 6, 2007 Page 5 Folder Time Description CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve an Interim Rental Agreement with 35-A District Agricultural Association for Use of the Fairgrounds Facilities for the Annual Cops For Kids and Food Give Away and Authorize the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement (Sheriff) CA-2 Approve Budget Actions Increasing Revenue and Appropriations in the Child Abuse Vertical Prosecution Grant Budget and the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Grant Budget Unit, Extending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Grants into Fiscal Year 2007-2008 ($1,768 each Budget) (4/5ths Vote Required) (District Attorney) CA-3 Review the State Mandated Self Improvement Plan that has Been Developed in Conjunction with Community Partners and Authorize the Human Services Director to Submit the Plan to the State (Human Services Director) CA-4 Review and Approve the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA Proposition 36) Program Plan and Offender Treatment Program (OTP) Application for 2007-2008 Fiscal Year (Human Services Director) CA-5 Appoint Colin Ritter to the Mental Health Board as a Member-at-large with a Three Year Term Expiring November 6, 2010 (Human Services Director) CA-6 Adopt a Resolution Approving Encroachment Permits be Issued to the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Merry Mountain Christmas Festival and Parade and the Mariposa Lions Club for the Merry Mountain Christmas Tree Lighting Festival to Allow Road Closures for Both Events (Public Works Director) CA-7 Approve the Recommendation to Reject Claim No. C07-17 Filed by Bryce Johnson for $500,000 and Authorize the Board Of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Notice of Rejection (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-8 Approve an Agreement (Task Order No. 2) with Hauge Brueck Associates, LLC, to Continue Implementation of the General Plan by Preparing the Catheys Valley Community Plan and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Planning Director) CA-9 Authorize Payment for Deputy Probation Officer Extra-Help Employee at Step V Rate to Alleviate the Workload Due to Vacancies (Chief Probation Officer) CA-10 Approve Agreement with Total Merchant Services (Credit Card/Debit Card Acceptance) as a Comprehensive Collection Program and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Board Chair to Sign the Agreement (Chief Probation Officer) CA-11 Approve an Agreement with LexisNexis Risk & Information Analtics Group Inc. for the Purpose of on-line Skip Tracing and Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to Sign the Agreement (Chief Probation Officer) CA-12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign a Declaration of Intent not to Contract for Emergency Medical Services Appropriation (EMSA) for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Health Officer) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 6, 2007 Page 6 Folder Time Description CA-13 Approve Public Health Emergency Preparedness Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Agreement for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, Certificate Regarding Lobbying, Certificates Against Supplanting and Similar Documents Pertinent to Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign (Health Officer) CA-14 Approve Agreement No. 07-65061, Exhibits D(F), E and Form CCC-307 for the HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Program For Fiscal Years 2007-2010, MOU 07- 22/1-3, for HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, AIDS Surveillance and AIDS Testing Programs for Fiscal Years 2007-2010 in the Amount of $40,173, Authorize the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement and MOU’s and Authorize the Health Officer to Sign Contractor’s Release Upon Submission of Final Invoice (Exhibit F) (Health Officer) CA-15 Approve Budget Action Reducing Yosemite West Contingency by $3,505 and Transferring $5,000 from Depreciation to Cover the Cost of Equipment Maintenance and Repairs in the Yosemite West Water Division ($8,505) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Public Works Director) CA-16 Authorize Fleet Services to Replace Vehicle Number SO-223 Prior to the End of its Useful Life due to an Accident and to Dispose of this Vehicle in Accordance with the County’s Contract with Roger Ernst & Associates (Public Works Director) CA-17 Approve Budget Action Transferring Funding within the Personnel Budget to Accommodate an Increase in Travel Expenses that are Greater than Anticipated ($1,000) (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-18 Approve the Acceptance of One-Time Funding from the Department of Boating and Waterways for the Boating Enforcement Financial Aid Program for Fiscal Year 2007- 2008; Approve Budget Action ($9,607) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Sheriff) CA-19 Approve the Acceptance of Grant Funding from the United State Department of Home Land Security and the State of California Office of Home Land Security to Identify Critical Infrastructure Sites in California, Approve Budget Action Increasing Revenue and Appropriations in the Sheriff Budget ($189,000) and Budget Action (4/5ths Vote Required) (Sheriff)