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Time Description 9:07 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Minutes) 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: There was no public input. (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, all items were approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda – None. Board Information Supervisor Fritz advised that she attended the Board’s tour of the site of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Camp Wawona redevelopment project on Wednesday, and then she attended the CSAC meeting in Sacramento. She attended the YARTS meeting in Merced on Friday, and she advised that the issue of changing routes for the large buses is in the interim of the vehicle length restrictions on Highway 140 to Yosemite. Supervisor Pickard advised that he plans to attend the RCRC meeting in Grass Valley this week. Supervisor Aborn advised that he attended the Board’s tour of the site of the SDA Camp Wawona project on Wednesday. Then he met with business people in the Highway 41 corridor to discuss the proposed agreement with YARTS to reroute the large buses on Highway 41, and they do not want to see the buses rerouted due to the curves on Highway 41. He attended the YARTS meeting in Merced in Friday, and he commended Supervisor Fritz for chairing the meeting. Supervisor Turpin noted the water level at Bagby is dropping quickly. He advised that he attended the Board’s tour of the site of the SDA Camp Wawona project on Wednesday; and then he visited Yosemite West, and drove back through Highway 140 and commented that there is less traffic as a result of the rockslide. On Wednesday, he plans to attend the Community Action Agency meeting in Coulterville. On Monday, he attended the Station 26 Fire Brigade meeting – they are planning for their annual deep pit BBQ. Supervisor Bibby advised that she has a meeting scheduled for June 25th relative to basic telephone and 9-1-1 service, including TDS telephone service. She plans to attend the Community Action Agency meeting on Wednesday in Coulterville. On Thursday, she plans to attend the Mount Bullion citizen’s community meeting. She attended a citizens meeting in Whispering Oaks on Saturday. She advised that the Farm Bureau thanked the Board and the community for opposing any reduction or elimination of the Williamson Act subvention funds. A tour of the Catheys Valley Fire Station is being scheduled and she invited the other Board members to attend. She congratulated the MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA June 19, 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 6-19-07 graduating class of 2007. She thanked the SDA Camp Wawona for a quick response on resolving an issue with an unused well, and for the tour the Board took on Wednesday. 9:21 a.m. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF MARIPOSA (Chair – Vacant; Vice-Chair – Bibby) A. Public Presentation – None. B. 1) Select a Chair and Vice Chair for the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for FY 2007-2008 2) PUBLIC HEARING on the 2007 Annual Plan Update; 3) Approve the 2007 Annual Plan Update and the Certification of Compliance; 4) Review and Approve the Changes in Policy and Procedure in the Administrative Plan; and 5) Authorize the Signature of the Executive Director on all Required Program and Financial Forms (Human Services Director) COMMISSION ACTION: There was no public input on the following. (M)Fritz, (S)Pickard, Commissioner Bibby was selected as Chair/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Commissioner Turpin was selected as Vice-Chair/Ayes: Unanimous. Cheryle Rutherford-Kelly presented the staff report and advised of changes in the Plan. She responded to questions from the Commissioners, along with Janet Gass/Human Services – Contract Administrator, relative to the voucher program and availability of rentals. The public portion of the hearing was opened and there was no input. The public portion was closed and the Commission commenced with deliberations. Staff responded to additional questions from the Commission concerning the notification process to the participants for the changes. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, Hous. Auth. Res. 07-1 was adopted approving the 2007 Annual Plan Update and the Certification of Compliance/Ayes: Unanimous. The hearing was closed. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the changes in policy and procedure in the Administrative Plan were approved/Ayes: Unanimous. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, the Commission authorized the signature of the Executive Director on all required program and financial forms as requested/Ayes: Unanimous. The Board of Supervisors reconvened. Kris Schenk, Planning Director; Reschedule Board of Supervisors’ Public Hearing Date for the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project (Continued from June 12, 2007) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Kris Schenk relative to rescheduling the hearing. There was no public input. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, the public hearing was rescheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Camp Green Meadows in Fish Camp. It was noted that costs for the hearing will be born by the applicant. Supervisor Pickard asked that carpooling be encouraged as parking is limited. The motion was amended, agreeable with the maker and second to change the hearing time to 11:00 a.m./Ayes: Unanimous. Richard J. Benson, County Administrative Officer; Review and Approve Report on the Economic Effects of Continuing Length Restrictions on Highway 140 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign a Letter for Distribution with the Report BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson initiated discussion relative to the report, and he thanked Dick Hutchinson for his assistance. Input from the public was provided by the following: Dick Hutchinson suggested that the increase in traffic accidents be included with using the alternative routes. Further discussion was held relative to suggested changes to the report. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-283 was adopted approving the report and cover letter as revised/Ayes: Unanimous. 10:09 a.m. Recess ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 6-19-07 10:15 a.m. Chair Bibby noted that the public hearing scheduled for this date has been cancelled and was rescheduled for August 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Camp Green Meadows to Consider the Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) Camp Wawona Redevelopment Project: 1) Specific Plan (Area Plan)/Zoning Text Amendment No. 2002-345; 2) Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-246; 3) Environmental Impact Report No. 2002-292; Applicant: Central California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Project Location: Camp Wawona, Existing Camp Facility is Located at 8110 Forest Drive, APN 010-280-009 & APN 010-280-010. Tony Radanovich, 6th Street Cinema; Presentation and Request of $25,000 Funds for the 6th Street Cinema/Rural Media Arts & Education Project BOARD ACTION: Tony Radanovich presented the request for funding and he advised that the dry rot and deterioration of the building (Old Masonic Lodge) was much worse that anticipated. He reviewed their efforts to obtain funding and he reviewed their programs for the community and the children. Discussion was held. Supervisor Bibby asked about addressing ADA requirements and parking for the building. Input from the public was provided by the following: Paul Chapman questioned why the building was purchased without an inspection; and he presented a petition signed by citizens of the County opposing the funding request. Barry Brouillette, member of the 6th Street Cinema Board, advised that they usually walk to events at the theatre and stated he has not seen an impact on the parking in the area. He encouraged the Board to support this request. Leroy Radanovich provided input on the parking issues and noted that the building was a contributor to the Parking District for 30 years. He noted that the request is for $25,000 so they can obtain a grant in the amount of 1.9 million dollars; a local contractor will be used; and he feels the request is a small amount and a good investment. He noted the historic value of the building to the County. Tony Radanovich advised that the building was inspected when they purchased it and the extra damage that was found was internal. Further discussion was held relative to the request and use of the funds, and the status of the County budget issues. Rick Benson and Thomas P. Guarino provided input on options available to the Board if it determines to move forward with the request. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, to direct staff to bring back an agreement for use of up to $25,000 upon notification that the USDA or the CAHE grant will be awarded; failed by the following vote: Ayes: Fritz, Pickard; Noes: Aborn, Turpin, Bibby. (M)Turpin to approve up to $2,500 to get through the grant application process and to direct staff to bring back an agreement and budget action form; died for lack of a second. (M)Aborn, (S)Pickard, direction was given to staff to bring back an agreement for use of up to $25,000 upon notification that the USDA or the CAHE grant will be awarded, with specifics to be included in the agreement of how the funds will be used and with findings that this is a public benefit. Discussion was held relative to the Board’s procedures for changing votes and taking subsequent action after a motion fails. Ayes: Aborn, Fritz, Pickard; Noes: Turpin, Bibby. 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) BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson provided a status report and recommended that the emergency be continued. Supervisor Pickard initiated discussion relative to the Board’s previous consideration of traveling to Washington, D.C., at the request of Congressman Radanovich, and he suggested that the Chair replace himself on the ad hoc committee for the rockslide. Input from the public was provided by the following: ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 6-19-07 Dick Hutchinson stated he feels that there needs to be more clarification and support from the Park in fixing other projects; i.e., the undermining of the Highway 120 intersection; so that future Park closures are prevented. (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, Res. 07-284 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; and direction was given for ad hoc committee make-up to be scheduled on the June 26th agenda/Ayes: Unanimous. Discussion Regarding CalTrans Alternatives for a Permanent Fix to Highway 140 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign a Letter Endorsing Alternative as a Permanent Fix to Highway 140 as a Result of the Ferguson Rockslide (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Rick Benson noted that June 22nd is the deadline for submitting comments and he advised that CalTrans held an open house in El Portal on June 12th. Discussion was held. Supervisor Aborn stated he was advised that the scoping period has been extended to July 6th. There was no public input. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-285 was adopted approving the letter with changes as discussed/Ayes: Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approval of Minutes of May 15, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) CA-2 Disband the Tourism Advisory Council (County Administrative Officer); Res. 07-273 CA-3 Appoint Cathie Pierce and Richard L. Uebner to the Catheys Valley Planning Advisory Committee for Terms Expiring February 28, 2009 (Supervisor Bibby) CA-4 Approve Agreement No. 07-0107 with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for Pierce’s Disease Control Program/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 through 2009/2010 (Agricultural Commissioner); Res. 07-274 CA-5 Authorize Public Works to Proceed with the Landscape for the Don Pedro Wastewater Treatment Facility (Public Works Director); Res. 07-275 CA-6 Approve Agreement with George Halenbeck and Teresa Kelley-Halenbeck for Office Space at 5009 C. Main Street, Coulterville for Mental Health Board/Alcohol & Drug and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-276 CA-7 Approve Agreement with the Mariposa, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne (MACT) Health Board for Mental Health Services Under the SAMHSA Grant and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-277 CA-8 Approve Agreement with Regina Taber for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 for Alcohol and Drug Programs and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-278 CA-9 Approve Agreement with Country Villa Health Services for Residential Inpatient Services and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-279 CA-10 Accept the Resignation of Kevin Campbell from the Mental Health Board (Human Services Director) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 6-19-07 CA-11 Authorize the Human Services Department to Hire a Social Service Supervisor II on July 1, 2007, an Existing Position in Behavioral Health (Human Services Director); Res. 07- 280 CA-12 Approve a Three Year Agreement with Lexis Nexis for Internet Legal Research and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (District Attorney); Res. 07-281 CA-13 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Adjusted Budget as Mariposa County’s Operating Budget Until the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Final Budget in September 2007 (County Administrative Officer); Res. 07-282 12:03 p.m. (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, the Board adjourned in memory of James “Jim” McGowan, Victor Robert Blanchard, Anna Selma Adams, and Gaston Ownbey/Ayes: Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board