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Time Description 9:06 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Summary of Proceedings) 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. BOARD ACTION: Input from the public was provided by the following: Joe Simon provided input relative to item 8 and his involvement with the Catheys Valley Town Planning Area Advisory Committee; and he provided letters of support from Jim Eppler, Chairman of the Committee, and Tracy Guenthart, member of the Committee, urging support of the agreement with Hauge Brueck Associates. Eleanor Keuning referred to item 19 and advised that she is still concerned with ingress and egress to Mariposa if Highways 41 and 140 are not passable – she suggested that Old Highway and Ben Hur Roads be improved. Robert Brockman urged support of item 8. Judy Huffman, member of the Catheys Valley Town Planning Area Advisory Committee, urged support of item 8. Supervisor Turpin pulled items 8, 10, 11, and 19. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Item 8 – Supervisor Turpin initiated discussion relative to the status of the workload in Planning. Kris Schenk, Planning Director, provided input and advised that he will bring back a schedule. (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, item 8 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Items 10 and 11 – Gail Neal, Chief Probation Officer, responded to questions relative to these items. (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, item 10 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, item 11 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Item 19 – Joel Bibby, Sheriff’s Captain, responded to questions relative to this item. (M)Aborn, (S)Turpin, item 19 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Discussion and Possible Appointment Regarding Filling the Vacancy of the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator Effective January 1, 2008 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held. Input from the public was provided by the following: Dick Hutchinson stated he supports the appointment of Brian Muller. Paul Chapman stated he supports the appointment of Brian Muller. (M)Aborn, (S)Fritz, Res. 07-515 was adopted appointing Brian Muller as Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator as recommended. The motion was amended, agreeable with the maker and second for the appointment to be effective on January 1, 2008/Ayes: Unanimous. Brian Muller, Undersheriff, thanked the Board, Sheriff Allen, and the members of the community who have shown their support. MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS November 6, 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 11-6-07 Supervisor Pickard; Approve and Present Letter of Recognition to Jennifer Lyons for Attaining her 4-H State Ambassador Achievement BOARD ACTION: Becky Crafts, 4-H project leader and Community Club Leader for Evergreen, thanked the Board for supporting 4-H; and she noted the importance of the support of families and advised that Jennifer’s mother, Kathy, was present. Donna Wice, 4-H Coordinator, provided information on the State Ambassador program and congratulated Jennifer Lyons on her achievement. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, the letter of recognition was approved and presented to Jennifer Lyons/Ayes: Unanimous. Jennifer Lyons provided input on her 4-H experiences and introduced her mother. 9:49 a.m. Recess 10:02 a.m. The public hearings for the CDBG grant and for the Don Pedro Equestrian and Equestrian Easement were opened and continued until after the following matters. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Dick Hutchinson commented on the growing concern with MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) – staph; and he suggested that the Health Officer provide information on this. He also stated he feels that the County Fire Department needs should be addressed. Board Information Supervisor Aborn stated he did not attend the rally in the Art Park on climate change; however, he heard it was a success and this type of event has a positive impact for the businesses by drawing tourists. He provided input on the status of the High Speed Rail comment period. Supervisor Turpin thanked the Board of Directors for the Red Cloud Library and its supporters for their work to construct a new facility. He thanked CalTrans for progressing with the repairs on Greeley Hill and Smith Station Roads as a result of those roads being used as detours during the Highway 120 closure. He advised that he attended the Coulterville Sewer and Water Advisory Committee meeting. He presented the retirement resolution to John Swanson. On Thursday, he attended the Don Pedro Community Services District planning meeting. Supervisor Fritz commented on the following events: pancake breakfast at the Bootjack Fire Station; ADA meeting at the Senior Activity Center; and firefighter picnic; and she advised that the downtown merchants held an open house event over the weekend. She noted that because of her husband’s surgery she was working at the Happy Burger and town was very busy. She attended the Hospital Foundation’s Black and White Ball. She plans to attend the Juvenile Justice Committee meeting on Wednesday; the Fish and Game dinner in Bootjack; and the CSAC Conference in Oakland. Supervisor Bibby stated she is working to respond to emails, etc. She attended the fire fighters picnic and commended the volunteers. She wished Dana Finney, Fish and Game, a happy retirement at the end of the year. She attended the ADA meeting. She plans to attend the Mental Health Board meeting at noon today. She expressed appreciation for everyone who helped to make the Halloween trick or treating a success in town. She attended the 1st Five meeting on Monday; and she attended the All Souls Candle Lighting Ceremony in Hornitos. Supervisor Dianne Fritz; Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the County Code Entitled “Social Host Accountability” BOARD ACTION: Following discussion, (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the first reading was waived and the Ordinance was introduced. The Clerk of the Board read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Ayes: Unanimous. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 11-6-07 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) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Dana Hertfelder relative to the request and the budget status for the project. Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel, responded to questions relative to the timeframes and conditions for the use of the land. Carl Casey, Public Works Administrator, responded to questions relative to the status of the loans for the Don Pedro wastewater treatment plant project. Rick Benson noted that there is a requirement for a portion of the loan repayment to be put back into a capital improvement project. Input from the public was provided by the following: Bernie Knoll provided input on the formation of the Friends of the Red Cloud Library and their goal for the new facility; and presented checks in the amount of $15,000 from the Friends and in the amount of $5,000 from Miriam and Merlin Jones. Paul Chapman stated he feels there is a shopping list of capital improvement projects that are needed; however, he feels we should cut back and use the funds for fire houses and a new jail. Mary Ann Huff stated she supports the library project. Dana Hertfelder noted that this is the only library in the North County and commented on the work with the School District for use of this property. Janet Williams, Interim Librarian, commented on a study that concluded that fewer jails would be needed if there were more libraries in a community; and she commented on the need for this facility. Following discussion, (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-516 was adopted approving the recommended budget actions; and accepting the $15,000 donation from the Friends of the Library and the $5,000 private donation/Ayes: Unanimous. 10:52 a.m. Recess 10:58 a.m. 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 BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson presented the staff report. The public portion of the hearing was opened and input was provided by the following: Paul Chapman stated he feels there are other projects that are more important that the drainage study; and he asked whether the public will have an opportunity to provide input on what projects grants are applied for. Staff responded to questions from the Board and advised that no written objections were received for this matter; and advised of the procedures for these grants. The public portion of the hearing was closed and the Board commenced with deliberations. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-517 was adopted approving the application submittal and recommended actions/Ayes: Unanimous. The hearing was closed. B) Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; PUBLIC HEARING: 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; and 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 11-6-07 BOARD ACTION: Dana Hertfelder presented the staff report and he advised that a house and improvements were constructed within the existing easement and the recommended action will realign the easement. He responded to a question from the Board and advised that this hearing was noticed – the public hearing requirements apply to the vacation of the easement and a formal resolution is provided for that; and acceptance of the easement only requires action by the Board. County Counsel responded to a question from the Board and advised that one motion would be acceptable as long as it includes both actions. Staff advised that the realignment complies with the setback requirements and does not affect any of the surrounding properties; and he responded to questions from the Board and advised that there were no comments received from public utilities or from the public. The public portion of the hearing was opened and input was provided by the following: Paul Chapman stated he agrees that this is the easiest way to resolve this issue; however, he feels that this shows that the realtors and title companies did not do their jobs. Staff responded to questions from the Board relative to other encroachment issues; and relative to payment of the costs for this process. Dick Hutchinson questioned how many more times the title companies and others fail to catch encroachments in their processing. Dana Hertfelder commented on the Building Department’s permit processing for the Don Pedro subdivision area and their review of the equestrian easements. (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-518 was adopted accepting the offer of dedication of the easement as recommended; and Res. 07-519 was adopted vacating the portion of easement as recommended/Ayes: Unanimous. The hearing was closed. 11:31 a.m. 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); Name of County Designated Representative: Richard Bolanos; and 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) BOARD ACTION: Supervisor Bibby advised that she is excusing herself from the labor negotiation matters with DSA and SMA due to a potential conflict of interest as her husband and cousin are employed by the Sheriff’s Department and are members of these units, and there is a direct financial tie. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, the Board approved holding the closed sessions for labor negotiations with SEIU and MCMCO/Ayes: Unanimous. Supervisor Bibby excused herself from the meeting at 11:32 a.m. for the following action. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the Board approved holding the closed sessions for labor negotiations with DSA and SMA/Ayes: Aborn, Turpin, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Bibby. 12:42 p.m. Lunch 2:06 p.m. The Board reconvened with Supervisor Aborn arriving later. The public hearing for the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project was opened and continued until after the following matters for Supervisor Aborn and Attorney Bill Abbott to be present. Chair Bibby announced that as a result of closed session, further direction was given to the labor negotiator relative to SEIU and MCMCO; and she excused herself at 2:09 p.m. for the Vice-Chair to make the following announcement. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 11-6-07 Vice-Chair Turpin announced that as a result of closed session, direction was given to the labor negotiator relative to SDA and SMA. Chair Bibby returned at 2:11 p.m. and explained that she excused herself from labor negotiations with SDA and SMA due to a potential conflict of interest. Approval of Summary of Proceedings of October 23, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, the minutes were approved/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. 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) BOARD ACTION: (M)Fritz, (S)Pickard, Res. 07-520 was adopted canceling both meetings/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. 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) BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson advised that CalTrans cancelled the Project Development Team meeting scheduled for November 13th; and he advised that CalTrans scheduled their public hearings to receive comments on the alternatives for the rockslide project on November 28th in Mariposa and November 29th in El Portal. Chair Bibby noted that CalTrans plans to have the information for the hearings available by November 19th. Input from the public was provided by the following: Dick Hutchinson asked about rumors that CalTrans is planning to spend one million dollars to change the alignment of the first temporary bridge to allow for bus access. Chair Bibby advised that she will check with CalTrans on this. (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, Re. 07-521 was adopted finding the local emergency due to the landslides on Highway 140 enroute to Yosemite National Park continues to exist, and continuing the local emergency based on the findings/Ayes: Turpin, Bibby, Fritz, Pickard; Excused: Aborn. 2:21 p.m. Recess 2:34 p.m. The Board reconvened with all members present. Chair Bibby announced that the public hearing on the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project will be continued until after the following for Attorney Abbott to arrive. 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) BOARD ACTION: Following discussion, (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-522 was adopted approving the letter as recommended/Ayes: Unanimous. 2:41 p.m. 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); and 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) BOARD ACTION: (M)Aborn, (S)Fritz, the closed sessions were held/Ayes: Unanimous. 3:28 p.m. Chair Bibby announced that direction was provided to staff as a result of the closed session for the significant exposure to litigation matter and that information was received from staff as a result of the closed session for the initiating of litigation matter. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 11-6-07 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 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. BOARD ACTION: Kris Schenk reviewed the history of the tour and hearing on this project; and he advised that Steve Heipel/development of the EIR (Environmental Impact Report); and Attorney Bill Abbott/land use counsel from Abbott & Kindermann were present. Sarah Williams, Deputy Planning Director, presented the staff report; and she responded to questions from the Board relative to the involvement by the National Park Service in the review of the conditions for the project; and relative to their approval of the Specific Plan text amendment. Sarah Williams reviewed the eighteen amended conditions for the Conditional Use Permit; the Wawona Facilities Matrix amendment; the 20-year construction schedule for the project; and the issue relative to occupancy numbers. She advised of six typographical and grammatical corrections to the resolutions. She reviewed the recommended actions and asked that the adoption of the Ordinance be scheduled for November 13th. Sarah Williams, Steve Heipel and Attorney Abbott responded to questions from the Board relative to the tree removal conditions and timeframes; the timber harvest plan; the two-foot freeboard requirement for hauling loads; relative to the grading conditions to eliminate the import of fill material and whether that would affect the ability to be able to haul in sand to accommodate the sub-base for pouring of concrete; and relative to the conditions for pilot cars for the buses and construction vehicles on Forest Drive and from the Southern entrance to the Park. 4:27 p.m. The Board recessed for staff to prepare language changes for the Board’s review; and Chair Bibby reminded everyone that the Board is in the deliberation phase of the hearing. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 11-6-07 4:36 p.m. The Board reconvened. Sarah Williams advised of a recommended language change to clarify the requirement for pilot cars on Forest Drive for the buses and construction vehicles, and only for construction vehicles from the Southern entrance to the Park. She noted that this was the recommendation of the National Park Service and was not included in the EIR. The Board concurred with the recommended language change. Staff responded to additional questions from the Board as to whether the pilot car conditions apply to the use or just during the construction period; and relative to the reason for requiring 24-hours notice to the Park of construction vehicles planning to enter the Park. Sarah Williams advised of a change to the mitigation measure for air quality to add text to reflect “cover loads or maintain at least a two-foot freeboard.” She responded to a question from the Board relative to defining “large and over-sized” construction vehicles. 5:01 p.m. The Board recessed for staff to prepare a language change for the Board’s review to define “large and over-sized” construction vehicles. 5:13 p.m. The Board reconvened. Sarah Williams advised of a recommended language change to define “large and over-sized” construction vehicles as those being over eight-foot and six-inches in body width or having three axles or more; and the Board concurred with the change. Sarah Williams suggested that the condition for grading be clarified to reflect “rough” grading, and the Board concurred. Sarah Williams advised that she will make the changes as agreed to by the Board, along with those corrections that she reviewed in her staff report, and she will make sure that the changes are consistent throughout the documents; and the Board concurred. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-523 was adopted certifying the final EIR, adopting the CEQA findings, and approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project, including the corrections and changes as directed/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, Res. 07-524 was adopted approving Specific Plan/Zoning Amendment No. 2002-345, an amendment to the Wawona Town Planning Area Specific Plan, including any corrections and changes as directed/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, the first reading was waived and an Ordinance introduced approving an amendment to the Wawona Town Planning Area Specific Plan. The Clerk of the Board read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, Res. 07-525 was adopted approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-346, approving the Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project, including the corrections and changes as directed/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Aborn, (S)Turpin, the Board approved the scheduling of the adoption of the Ordinance approving an amendment to the Wawona Town Planning Area Specific Plan on November 13th. Board members commented on the long process for this project and thanked everyone involved for their participation, including staff for their work. Ayes: Unanimous. INFORMATION – No action was necessary on the following: A) 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) B) Reminder of the Board of Supervisors Chair’s Authority to Sign Indemnity Agreements (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manger) 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); Res. 07-497 CA-2 Approve Budget Actions Increasing Revenue and Appropriations in the Child Abuse Vertical Prosecution Grant Budget and the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Grant ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 11-6-07 Budget Unit, Extending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Grants into Fiscal Year 2007-2008 ($1,768 each Budget) (4/5ths Vote Required) (District Attorney); Res. 07-498 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); Res. 07-499 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); Res. 07-500 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); Res. 07-501 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); Res. 07-502 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); Res. 07-511 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); Res. 07-503 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); Res. 07-512 CA-11 Approve an Agreement with LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Group Inc. for the Purpose of on-line Skip Tracing and Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to Sign the Agreement (Chief Probation Officer); Res. 07-513 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); Res. 07-504 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); Res. 07-505 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 11-6-07 Contractor’s Release Upon Submission of Final Invoice (Exhibit F) (Health Officer); Res. 07-506 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); Res. 07-507 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); Res. 07-508 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); Res. 07-509 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); Res. 07-510 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); Res. 07-514 5:30 p.m. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the Board adjourned in memory of Bessie Montgomery Sheldon, Jackie Donald Emery, John Everett Hoppe, Gary Main Weichlein, Elaine Wildt Piazza, and Patricia Jean Schaefer/Ayes: Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board JANET BIBBY Chair, Board of Supervisors