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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. August 7, 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 August 7, 2007 Page 2 Folder Time Description 2 Chair Bibby; A) Resolution and Tile Plaque Recognizing Harry Hagan for His Outstanding Service on the Mariposa County Planning Commission B) Proclaim the Month of August, 2007, as “Child Support Awareness Month” (Child Support Services) Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Board Information 3 Keith Williams, Treasurer/Tax Collector/County Clerk/Registrar of Voters; Inform the Board of Supervisors of the Results of the Secretary of State’s Top-to-Bottom Review and August 3, 2007 Decision Regarding Electronic Voting Equipment 4 Cathi Boze, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer; Presentation of the 2006 Mariposa County Agricultural Crop & Livestock Report 5 Jim Wilson, Fire Chief; Authorize the Board of Supervisors to Negotiate a New Land Lease Agreement for a Future Fish Camp Fire Station Site and Sign a Renewal Lease, After Approval, for the Existing Fish Camp Fire Station Land Lease Agreement and Direct the Planning Director to Initiate an Amendment to the County Timber Exclusive Zone (TEZ) to Allow a Fire Station on Less than Three Acres Pursuant to PRC Section 4584(g)(1) and the State’s Timberland Production Zone (TPZ) 6 10:00 a.m. Calendar Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; A) PUBLIC HEARING Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming the Current Fee Structure Charged for County Service Areas (CSA’s) and Special District Services Including, Water, Sewer, Standby, Road Maintenance and County Zones of Benefit B) PUBLIC HEARING Regarding the Report of Delinquent Fees in County Service Areas and Approval to Add the Delinquent Fees to the Appropriate Property Tax Roll for Collection 7 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Chair – Commissioner Lyle Turpin, Vice-Chair – Commissioner Dianne Fritz) A) Public Presentation B) PUBLIC HEARING to Request Public Input Regarding Possible Unmet Transit Needs; Deliberate on the Unmet Transit Needs Based on the Adoption Definition and Criteria in Attachments; Adopt by Resolution One of the Following Findings: A) There are No (New) Unmet Needs. B) There are No (New) Unmet Transit Needs that are Reasonable to Meet. C) There are Unmet Transit Needs, Including Needs that are Reasonable to Meet. D) Grant a Continuance of the Public Hearing Until a Later Date (Public Works Director) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 7, 2007 Page 3 Folder Time Description 8 11:30 a.m. Calendar Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer; Receive FY 2007-2008 Recommended Budget Documents for the County of Mariposa and Special Districts under the Control of the Board of Supervisors, Receive Report by County Administrative Officer and Schedule Budget Hearings for the Week of September 10, 2007, with the Public Hearing on the Budget to Commence at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2007 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 Counsel/County Administrative Officer) Consider Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 12:00 noon Lunch ATTENTION: 9 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordnance Enacting an Assessment within County Service Area 1-M, Lake Don Pedro Area (County Administrative Officer) 10 Approve the Office Technician I/II Job Description, Set the Salary for the Office Technician I at the Same Salary as the Existing Office Technician Classification ($2,492.53 - $3,029.69 / Grade 160), Set the Salary for the Office Technician II at ($2,741.74 - $3,332.60/Grade 161); Assign Both Classifications to the SEIU Bargaining Unit; Eliminate the Single Class Office Technician Position and Assign all Allocations in this Classification the Title of Office Technician I; Eliminate the Executive Secretary Classification and Assign all Allocations in this Classification the Title of Office Technician I (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) 11 Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce for Managing the County’s Visitor Centers Increasing the Total Compensation by $3,940 and Including a Payment Schedule; and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Amendment (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) 12 Approve a Grant Agreement for the Rural Media Arts and Education Project in the Amount of $25,000 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve an Agreement with Acacia Board and Care for Residential Board and Care Services and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director) CA-2 Approve an Amendment to Agreement with Regina Taber for Alcohol and Drug Programs Increasing the Hours Per Week for May 2007 by Four Hours to Cover the Exceeded Allotted Hours for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Amendment (Human Services Director) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 7, 2007 Page 4 Folder Time Description CA-3 Approve an Agreement with Sierra Vista Hospital for Residential Inpatient Services and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director) CA-4 Approve an Agreement with Heritage Oaks Hospital for Residential Inpatient Services and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director) CA-5 Approve a Lease Agreement with 35-A District Agricultural Association to Allow the Human Services Department to Rent a Fair Booth for the 2007 Mariposa County Fair, August 31 through September 3, 2007; Approve Budget Action For FY 2007-08 Transferring Funding in the Human Services Administration Budget for Rental Fair Booth ($3,200) (Human Services Director) CA-6 Appoint Janet Bibby to Serve as a Commissioner on the Mental Health Board for a Three Year Term Expiring August 7, 2010, this Appointment is Per the Welfare and Institutions Code 5604 (Human Services Director) CA-7 Approve Budget Action for FY 2006-07 Transferring Funds within the Jail Budget to Cover Unanticipated Utility Costs and Usage within the Various Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office ($6,497) (Sheriff) CA-8 Approve Budget Action for FY 2006-07 Transferring Funds within the Sheriff’s Department Budget to Cover Unanticipated Increase in Vehicle Operation Costs ($24,500) (Sheriff) CA-9 Adopt a Resolution Designating 15-percent of the “Full” Payment the County Receives through Participation in the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (HR 2389) Entirely to Title III Projects (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-10 Approve Budget Action for FY 2006-07 Transferring Funds within the Indigent Defense Budget to Accommodate Greater than Anticipated Conflict Counsel Costs ($2,900) (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-11 Approve an Agreement with Advocation for Lobbying Activities and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-12 Approve the Mental Health Aide/Client Recovery Job Description, Set the Salary at Grade 128 ($1,835.57 - $2,231.16), Allocate Two 50% Permanent Part-time Positions, and Assign the Classification to the SEIU Bargaining Unit (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-13 Approve a Liability Claims Administration Agreement with Freese & Gianelli Claim Service, Effective July 1, 2007 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-14 Approve an Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Provide Consultation, Representational and Legal Services for an Amount not to Exceed $120,000 (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 7, 2007 Page 5 Folder Time Description CA-15 Approve an Economic Development Grant Application to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in the Amount of $10,000 for Development of a Mariposa County Recreation Guide (County Administrative Officer/Personnel/Risk Manager/Economic Development) CA-16 Approve a Rental Agreement with 35-A District Agricultural Association for use of the Fairgrounds for the Annual Volunteer Firefighters Appreciation Picnic on October 28, 2007 (Fire Chief) CA-17 Approve Budget Action for FY 2006-07 Transferring Funds within the County Fire Department to Cover Unanticipated Increases and Late Billing from Public Works ($1,834) (Fire Chief) CA-18 Authorize the Facilities Division of Public Works to Purchase a Zero-turn Riding Mower for $3,233 to Replace an Old One that is no Longer Worth Repairing Prior to the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget (Public Works Director) CA-19 Authorize the Solid Waste Division of Public Works to Purchase the Tarpomatic Automatic Tarp-dispensing Machine for $70,289 Prior to the Adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Public Works Director) CA-20 Authorize the Road Division of Public Works to Purchase an Oil-dispensing Machine for $41,184 Prior the Adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Public Works Director) CA-21 Authorize the Extension of Compensatory Hours Earned by an Employee to be Used Later in the Year (Public Works Director) CA-22 Authorize the Public Works Director to Work with CalTrans to Expedite Placement of Street Tree and Bench at 7th Street Bus Stop, to be Maintained by Mother Lode Lodge (Public Works Director) CA-23 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Road Name Amendment to Whispering Pines Road for Subject Easement; Road Name Application No. 2006-283, Steve Allison, Applicant, APN 014-330-077 (Planning Director) CA-24 Approve an Agreement with Freeman and Seaman Surveyors for Survey of the Mariposa Creek Parkway in the Amount of $7,900 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Public Works Director) CA-25 Authorize the Technical Services Director to Purchase a New Server to Support Outside Email Receipt, Web E-mail and Website from the Requested Budget in Fiscal Year 2007-2008, from Dell Per Quote and Waive the Three Bid Requirement (Technical Services Director) CA-26 Approve Agreement No. 07-0185 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Agricultural Commissioner) CA-27 Approve an Agreement with John C. Fremont Healthcare District for Routine Medical Screening for Juveniles Detained and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Chief Probation Officer) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 7, 2007 Page 6 Folder Time Description CA-28 Approve Summary of Proceedings of July 24, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board)