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Time Description 9:05 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Lee Stetson, Chairman; Present Resolution and Tile Plaque to Joanne Jennrich Recognizing her Retirement from Mariposa County Superior Court BOARD ACTION: (M)Bibby, (S)Fritz, Res. 06-71 was adopted for Joanne Jennrich and the resolution and tile plaque were presented/Ayes: Unanimous. Judge Dana Walton noted she will be greatly missed. Public Presentation: For Non-Timed Agenda Items including Attention, Information, and Consent Agenda, and for Items Not on the Agenda Paul Chapman asked about providing input on the 6th Street Cinema item. Chairman Stetson advised that public input would be accepted at the time of the item later this morning. Board Information Supervisor Fritz advised that she attended the CSAC Board of Directors meeting via telephone conference call last Wednesday; and they are working on six issues. She advised that a District IV meeting is scheduled for March 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Center. She announced that the Chamber of Commerce is holding its clubs and organizations recognition dinner on March 10th; and she noted that the Storytelling Festival also begins on March 10th. She advised that she had attended a tour of county roads with Dana Hertfelder on Monday, and she noted the need for improvements on West Whitlock. She advised that a grant of $190,000 has been received to develop a paved parking lot on the Womack property. She also announced that today is her 30th wedding anniversary to husband, Greg. Supervisor Bibby advised that Public Works currently has multiple projects and this has led to an additional amount of time needed to apply for Proposition 40 funding, and she is looking forward to the parking lot project being completed. She advised that she attended the Hornitos Patrons Club enchilada dinner on Saturday and it was a success. She also noted that the Storytelling Festival starts on March 10th, and that tickets can be purchases from the Mariposa Arts Council. She also advised that the Upper Merced River Watershed Council is requesting three to eighteen volunteers to assist in applying foam spray to eradicate noxious weeds; anyone interested can call 966-2221 for information; and that a training session is scheduled for March 18th. Supervisor Turpin advised that he attended the first Don Pedro Equestrian and Pedestrian Trails Advisory Board meeting last Thursday, and they are planning meetings. On Monday he attended a joint planning meeting in Don Pedro with the Community Services District and representatives of Tuolumne County. Supervisor Pickard advised of the status of the noxious weed legislation for non-native and invasive species; and he thanked Mike Villines of Fresno and Cogdill for their support. MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA February 28, 2006 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 2-28-06 Supervisor Stetson announced that the Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Saturday, March 4th to review the Yosemite West Special Plan. He also advised that he will attend the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday in Jackson. Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Minutes) BOARD ACTION: Supervisor Bibby pulled item 3. (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Consent Agenda item 3 – Amendment to existing job descriptions that require “Possession of a Valid California Driver’s License.” Supervisor Bibby asked what the time limit is for the “specified time”. County Administrative Officer Rich Inman provided input and advised that language could be added for a time limit “not to exceed 3 months.” Supervisor Bibby asked that the County Administrative Officer come back to the Board if there is a problem with this amendment. (M)Bibby, (S)Pickard, item 3 was approved, with an addition of language for a time limit of three months/Ayes: Unanimous. Approval of Minutes of February 14, 2006, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Bibby, the minutes were approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign a Letter Supporting AB 1960 (Leslie) which Seeks to Restore Funding in the State Budget that was Authorized in Legislation through Passage of AB 473 (Oller) in 1998 for Gas and Diesel Tax and Vehicle License Fee Funds for the Three Counties without Incorporated Cities (Supervisor Pickard) BOARD ACTION: Following discussion, (M)Fritz, (S)Bibby, Res. 06-74 was adopted approving the letter/Ayes: Unanimous. 9:40 a.m. Recess 10:05 a.m. Tony Radanovich, President – Rural Media Arts & Education Project and Sixth Street Cinema; Request for $20,000 for Support of Educational Programs BOARD ACTION: Tony Radanovich advised that the Cinema has filed for a 1.6 million dollar grant from the California Historic and Cultural Endowment with the help of Marilyn Saunders to renovate the Old Masonic Hall. He briefly summarized his written request including the unique educational opportunity of this program with references to programs such as “World Cinema, a weekly curated film series highlighting foreign, American independent, and experimental films; “Thinking Images”, discussion presentations; “Global Perspectives”, (begins Fall 2006), taking kids on virtual tours of the world, through live videoconferences, across the globe to educate on current issues ongoing in the world; “Kids Film” and “Book Club” weekly series providing folk and fairy tales from around the world; Cinema Veritas/Digital Salon, referencing documentaries, discussions, interviews, and performances of the fine art, social, and political issues as well as current events. Input from the public was provided by the following: Susan Robinson, Principal of Mariposa Elementary School (MES), announced she brought four Student Council members from (MES). She also advised that she would like to start a Remedial Literacy Program with the 6th St. Cinema, and she commented on the programs that they utilize at the 6th St. Cinema. The four students addressing the Board were Michelle Faulkner, Patricia Middleton (President of the Council), Marissa Kiernan (Vice President of the Council), and Jared Law, expressing their gratitude of educational opportunity during their experiences in viewing films at the 6th Street Cinema. Chevon Kothari, Executive Director of Mountain Crisis Services, advised that this program provides awareness and good change in our community; she also was appreciative of the 6th Street Cinema, a non-profit organization, volunteering for V-Day 2005, assisting Mountain Crisis Center, another non-profit organization. Mitch Terkildsen, a retired teacher from Merced, expressed his support for the 6th St. Cinema. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 2-28-06 Tom Martin, a retiree from Stanislaus County, recently moved to Mariposa County said he enjoys and supports the Cinema. Anita Bothwell and her daughter Mia Bothwell, members of the community and viewers of the 6th Street cinema requested the support of the Board on this issue. Jon Turner, a retired teacher of Mariposa High School, advised he taught Tony Radanovich at Mariposa High School, and has been consulted by Tony during his initial process of starting up the Cinema, and throughout the years of progress. He also noted the Cinema’s impact on a diverse group of people. Professor Teenie Matlock, Professor of at UC Merced and member of the community with a long family history in the area, expressed her support for the Cinema, and she advised that this provides an intellectual experience for the community. She stated she feels that this provides the best program in terms of arts in the County. Father Steve Bulfer, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish, stated he has been a charter member of the Cinema. He explained his experience in the series of films that drew people from all over the county and state, being of diverse religions and ethnicity coming together and enjoying wholesome, educational films. Paul Chapman stated he has not heard from the outlying areas of the County, and he feels that the money should be spread to all areas of the county to benefit all of Mariposa County. Eleanor Keuning urged the Board to support this issue. Tony Radanovich advised that the following were unable to be present; however, they asked that he advise the Board of their support of the Cinema programs: Miriam Wackerman who feels that this project is an integral part of the commercial and revitalization of the town; and Kenji Hakuta, UC Merced Dean of Humanities, who would like to coordinate programs with UC Merced. He also advised that he had received again as many letters from the community since he submitted the board packet. He commented on the statistics of support from throughout the County and of varying age groups. Discussion was held relative to the request. Supervisor Stetson advised of his discussion with Linda Gast and her opposition to this request; and he advised that he received much input in support. Supervisor Fritz advised that she only received one negative letter. Supervisor Bibby commented on the County’s current financial obligations and pending projects necessitating attention in the very near future. Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer, stated he does not recommend the use of General Fund dollars, and he advised that the only source of discretionary money is the Tobacco Funds and he will be scheduling a presentation to the Board in March on the status of the Tobacco funds and commitments, including the financing of fire stations. Discussion was held relative to possible alternative funding sources and the previous funding provided to the Cinema. Tony Radanovich commented on the Profit and Loss Statement that he provided to the Board and on the status of their budget, and of the need to be able to show stability for the grant applications. Further discussion was held relative to adding a line item to the Tourism budget annually for this project. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, to appropriate $15,000 out of the General Fund Contingency as a grant for one year, with further consideration to be given to funding each year, and with direction to staff to add a separate line item in the Tourism Budget, failed by the following vote: Ayes: Pickard, Fritz, Stetson, Noes: Bibby, Turpin. Discussion was held. (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, Res. 06-75 was adopted appropriating $10,000 from the General Fund Contingency as a grant for one year, with further consideration to be given to funding each year, and with direction to staff to add a separate line item in the Tourism Budget/Ayes: Stetson, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Noes: Bibby. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Mariposa County Managerial/Confidential Organization (MCMCO); Name of County Designated Representative: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer (County Administrative Officer); and 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) BOARD ACTION: (M)Bibby, (S)Pickard, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Unanimous. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 2-28-06 11:30 a.m. Supervisor Bibby excused herself from the following matters due to a potential conflict of interest as her spouse is employed by the Sheriff’s Department CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Sheriffs’ Management Association (SMA); Name of County Designated Representative: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer (County Administrative Officer); and CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator; Name of Employee Organization: Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA); Name of Designated Representative: Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Stetson, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. 12:38 p.m. Chairman Stetson announced that direction was given to staff as a result of the closed session matters. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Proclaim March 2006 as “Clubs and Organizations Appreciation Month” in Recognition of the Valuable and Multitude of Services that the Local Clubs and Organizations Provide to the Community (Supervisor Fritz) CA-2 Approve Grant Agreement with the Mariposa County Fire Safe Council in the Amount of $26,750 for Title III Funding from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (HR 2389), Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign (County Administrative Officer); Res. 06-72 CA-3 Authorize the County Administrative Officer / Personnel Director to Amend Existing Job Descriptions that Require “Possession of a Valid California Driver’s License” and add “Under Certain Circumstances the Personnel Director may accept a Valid Driver’s License if Applicant Verifies His/Her Intent to Acquire a California Driver’s License within a Specified Time by Executing an Acknowledgement Form;” Res. 06-73, with additional language to specify a time limit not to exceed three months 12:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board