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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 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. Chair Bibby advised of a correction to the budget action for item 16. Supervisor Turpin pulled item 6 for discussion with Public Works. (M)Aborn, (S)Turpin, the balance of the items was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Chair Bibby; Resolution and Tile Plaque Recognizing Angela Heiss Upon her Retirement as Social Worker Supervisor in the Human Services Department BOARD ACTION: There was no public input. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-228 was adopted and presented to Angela Heiss, along with a tile plaque/Ayes: Unanimous. Nancy Bell, Deputy Director Social Services, thanked Angela for her services and wished her well in her retirement on behalf of the Department. Angela Heiss introduced her family, her staff, and friend that were present. 9:18 a.m. Recess 9:32 a.m. Public Presentation: For Items within the Jurisdiction of the Board and not on Today’s Agenda. Jim Allen, Sheriff, presented copies of a DVD on the affects of methamphetamine and he advised that he is also distributing the DVD throughout the community. Dick Hutchinson advised of a flyer he prepared urging support of the Alternative S/viaduct realignment for the Highway 140 permanent fix; and he emphasized the need to get back to full vehicle access. Eleanor Keuning provided input on the alignment of the temporary bridges and stated she feels that had they been aligned differently, better access would have been provided. Vickie Lorenzi advised that she received a telephone call from NBC News to discuss the latest issues. She feels we should look at Yosemite with the positives – fun and adventure, like we look at Disneyland versus complaining about the entrance fee increase. She noted that the recent Fresno Bee story sparked a renewed interest and was positive for tourism. She noted that she includes others in her website advertising and she feels that the tourism dollars should include everyone; and she referred to advertising in other areas. Herb Gloor stated he would provide input with the Tourism report. MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA June 5, 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 6-5-07 Board Information Supervisor Fritz advised that she attended the workshop in Fresno at the Children’s Hospital regarding child abuse prevention and planning on Wednesday; on Saturday she attended the Parks and Recreation Day in the Park and she attended the Flea Market in Bootjack sponsored by Fish and Game. The Wagon Train event is scheduled for this weekend; and the Rotary Wine and Art Festival is scheduled for June 10th. On Thursday she attended the CSAC (California State Association of Counties) Board of Directors meeting. She advised that YARTS is working on scheduling a special meeting for Friday. Supervisor Pickard advised that he attended the CMSP (County Medical Services Program) on Thursday, and he advised of health care issues that were discussed. Supervisor Aborn advised that he attended 4-H Camp Tweety the previous week. He advised that CalTrans will hold an open house in El Portal on June 12th to present the alternatives for a permanent fix for the rockslide. Supervisor Turpin advised that he attended the demonstration last week for a new water additive technology for fire fighting. He attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-purpose room at the Lake Don Pedro School. On Wednesday, he plans to attend the California Transportation Commission meeting in Sacramento. Supervisor Bibby urged citizens to provide input relative to the item scheduled on the agenda opposing the Governor’s budget proposal to permanently eliminate the Open Space Subvention Program/Williamson Act subvention. She commended everyone for the Memorial Day parade. She advised that she plans to attend the Foreign Trade Zone meeting in Fresno on Wednesday. She plans to attend the Mental Health Board meeting at noon this date. Jim Wilson, Fire Chief; A) Grant the Fire Chief Discretion to Temporarily House Excess Fire Apparatus in the Pattern Outlined Until a Long-term Fire and Fleet Plan can be Proposed and Approved BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Jim Wilson. There was no public input. (M)Pickard, (S)Fritz, Res. 07-244 was adopted approving the request/Ayes: Unanimous. B) Authorize the Fire Chief, in Conjunction with the Mariposa Pines-Jerseydale Fire Safe Committee, Inc., to Negotiate a Temporary Land Lease Agreement with the USFS for Placement of a Temporary Fire Station on USFS Property Located in the Mariposa Pines-Jerseydale Area BOARD ACTION: Jim Wilson introduced Dr. Robert E. Miller. Dr. Miller read a statement into the record on behalf of the Mariposa Pines/Jerseydale Fire Safe Committee, Inc., requesting direction for the Fire Chief to begin the processes to facilitate the construction of a temporary fire house at the Jerseydale Fire Station, and to pursue long-term plans for obtaining property and constructing a new fire house. Discussion was held. There was no public input. Supervisor Pickard acknowledged the presence of the Committee members and the Committee’s efforts in this matter. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, direction was given for the Fire Chief to work with County Counsel and the Committee to negotiate a lease agreement with the USFS, with direction for the agreement to come back to the Board for approval/Ayes: Unanimous. 10:22 a.m. Recess 10:34 a.m. Dana Hertfelder, Public Works Director; Discussion, Direction and Possible Action Regarding the Option to Buy Hangar #43 at the Mariposa- Yosemite Airport BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Dana Hertfelder, and he advised of the Board’s consideration of purchase of this hanger earlier in the year with a previous owner. He recommended that the hangar not be purchased at this time, and that when the lease agreements expire that the hangars be dealt with at one time. There was no public input. (M)Fritz, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-245 was adopted approving the recommended action to not purchase the hangar at this time/Ayes: Unanimous. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 6-5-07 Consider Items Removed from the Consent Agenda Consent Agenda item 6 – amendment to agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., for the Don Pedro Wastewater Treatment Facility. Supervisor Turpin asked about the status of the construction schedule for the project; and Dana Hertfelder responded. (M)Turpin, (S)Pickard, item 6 was approved/Ayes: Unanimous. Leroy Radanovich, Interim Tourism Coordinator; Tourism Progress Report BOARD ACTION: Leroy Radanovich presented the progress report; he played the “Mariposa Minute” radio advertising and advised of the number of people reached and the responses received; he advised of the sweepstakes and super blog promotion; he advised of the status of the website development; the new visitors’ guide and business directory has been printed; they were represented at a travel show in Europe; he worked with foreign travel writers; he provided information on the status of their staffing and recruitment for a director; he presented a financial report; and he advised that they have been involved with YARTS and the Rail Committee. He plans to come back to the Board on June 19th with their request for a new contract for FY 2007-08 and for funding. Discussion was held. Supervisor Fritz commented on the collaborative effort between the Tourism Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce to produce the visitors’ guide and business directory. Supervisor Bibby suggested that background information on Mike Cleary, a known radio voice in the Bay Area, be included in the website advertising. She asked about tracking the promotion statistics, and she asked about the status of the formation of the non-profit organization for the Bureau. Leroy Radanovich responded to the questions and advised of their promotion tracking, and advised that they have filed for their non-profit status. Further discussion was held. Input from the public was provided by the following: Herb Gloor, Mariposa Lodge, stated they are 100 percent in support of the Tourism Bureau, and he noted that their bed tax (transient occupancy tax) is up. He feels that it is a fact that we live on the overflow of Yosemite Valley. Lyn Maccarone, Mariposa Hotel building owner, stated she is excited about what the Board is doing with tourism and she agrees with reinvesting the transient occupancy tax revenue into tourism. She is putting the hotel back into business, and she noted that she agrees that we depend on Yosemite’s business. She feels that those that are negative about the support of the marketing plan are making a mistake. She commended Leroy Radanovich for his accomplishments. MaryAnn Huff, President of the Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the Chamber thanked Leroy Radanovich for his hard work. Speaking as a North County resident, she thanked the Board for its support of the North County. She noted that the Chamber is supportive of all businesses, including the small ones. Kenneth Gosting, TIE (Transportation Involves Everyone), read their letter into the record, and he commended Leroy Radanovich and the Yosemite-Mariposa County Tourism Bureau for their work, he commended Supervisor Pickard for his original thoughts on getting membership on the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee; and he commented on VIA’s change in buses. Candy O’Donel-Browne referred to her past business ownership and administration of economic development, and she commended Leroy Radanovich for the job he is doing. She noted that tourism is the primary industry for the County. Darin Phillips, web designer, stated he feels that it is good that the Tourism Board was set up and he acknowledged that Leroy Radanovich has worked hard. However, he has issues with the Tourism Bureau. He stated he sees a lack of a democratic process with the Tourism Board, and he has concerns with the make-up of the Board. He does not feel that the second website should have been established and expressed concern that it was down for a day. He referred to the promotional activities with the sweepstakes. He stated he feels there is an inequity in the allocation of funds to organizations in the County that promote the County. Supervisor Bibby announced that the Mental Health Board has a quorum, so she can continue with this Board meeting. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 6-5-07 Leroy Radanovich responded to the questions and input that was provided. He advised that the Tourism Board used the same people that were appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board by the Board of Supervisors for its membership. The future membership has not been discussed yet, but they have by-laws that address membership. He advised that they use the internet to send out notices of their meetings which occur on the first Wednesday of every month. He responded to the concerns about the second website. Supervisor Bibby asked about an earlier request for copies of the by-laws and organizational information. Leroy Radanovich advised that the information has been provided to the County Administrative Officer. No action was necessary on this matter. 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 recommended that the local emergency be continued. There was no public input. (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, Res. 07-247 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: Unanimous. Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Entering into an Agreement to Provide a Socioeconomic Study on Determining the Effects a Long-term Length Restriction on Highway 140 Due to the Ferguson Rockslide would have on Mariposa County (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Rick Benson relative to the study, its scope, and whether it would still be beneficial given the status of the permanent fix for the rockslide. Rick Benson advised that he could bring back a contract with more details that could be further discussed. He also advised that the Park Service would amend their agreement with Southwest Planning and Marketing , Inc., to include this in the scope of work, and Mariposa County would enter into an agreement with the Park Service to pay for our portion. There was no public input. (M)Fritz, (S)Turpin, direction was given to the County Administrative Officer to proceed with negotiating a contract for the study/Ayes: Unanimous. Adopt a Resolution and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign a Letter Opposing the Governor’s 2007-2008 State Budget Proposal to Permanently Eliminate the Open Space Subvention Program (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Rick Benson relative to the draft letter and resolution and changes that were suggested. There was no public input. (M)Pickard, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-248 was adopted approving the letter and formal resolution as revised/Ayes: Unanimous. Approve the Use of $20,000 of Title III Funding from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 (HR 2389) for a Fuel Reduction Program Utilizing CalFire and the California Department of Corrections (CDC) Fire Crews (County Administrative Officer) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Rick Benson, and he advised that no comments were received. There was no public input. (M)Turpin, (S)Aborn, Res. 07-249 was adopted approving the request/Ayes: Unanimous. Approve Agreement with Robbins Consulting for Utilization of Accounting Software in a Not to Exceed Amount of $10,762.22 for the Software; and in a not to Exceed Amount of $7,800 for Services; with Authorization to Expend through June 30, 2007 and Authorize the Health Officer to Sign the Agreement (Health Officer) BOARD ACTION: Discussion was held with Rick Benson, and he advised that Dr. Mosher/Health Officer, was unable to be present. He advised of concerns received from the Technical Services Director on this request; however, he recommended moving forward with this and with asking the Technical Services Director and the Auditor to provide input on their concerns. Rick Peresan, Technical Services Director, stated the preferred way to implement this program would be with a separate server, and he provided input on options that are available. He also stated he ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 6-5-07 would like to see one accounting package for the County. However, he understands the timeframes for utilizing the available funding. Sheryl Terry/Health-Accountant II, provided input relative to the request and advised that the program will be used to track the details of the grants that the State requires. However, she will still provide the information to the Auditor’s Office in the current format. Supervisor Bibby asked about changing the date the contract commences to this date, and Sheryl Terry agreed with the change. Further discussion was held with Rick Peresan and Sheryl Terry relative to the request. There was no public input. (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, Res. 07-250 was adopted approving the request with the change in the commencement date for the contract/Ayes: Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve Budget Action Transferring Funds within the Jail Budget to Cover the Unanticipated Increase in Medical Costs ($50,000) (Sheriff); Res. 07-229 CA-2 Approve the Sheriff’s Office Staff to Donate Accrued Vacation Time to the Sick Leave Account of a Sheriff’s Office Employee (Sheriff); Res. 07-230 CA-3 Adopt a Resolution and Authorize the District Attorney to Apply for 2007/2008 Victim Witness Program Grant, Administered through the State of California, Office of Emergency Services in the Amount of $86,336 (District Attorney); Res. 07-231 CA-4 Approve Lease Agreement with Marc and Tracy Lingenfelter for Use of the Building at 5080 Jones Street, Occupied by the District Attorney Victim/Witness Program and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (District Attorney); Res. 07-232 CA-5 Adopt a Resolution and Authorize the District Attorney to Apply for 2007/2008 Vertical Prosecution Block Grant, Administered through the State of California Office of Emergency Services in the Amount of $77,123 (District Attorney); Res. 07-233 CA-6 Approve Amendment with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Testing and Observation Services for the Don Pedro Wastewater Treatment Facility; Increase the Agreement in the Amount of $12,000 to Cover Required Inspection and Testing for the Balance of the Project; Approve an Extension of the Date of Completion to September 30, 2007 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Amendment (Public Works Director); Res. 07-246 CA-7 Approve Golden Meadows Subdivision Map, Application No. 2004-186; as per Mariposa County Code, Title 16.20.232 (Public Works Director); Res. 07-234 CA-8 Approve Budget Action Reducing the Road Fund Contingency to allow for the Purchase of an Oil Dispensing Machine for Sealing Cracks in Asphalt Roads ($2,000) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Public Works Director); Res. 07-235 CA-9 Approve Budget Action Reducing the Solid Waste Fund Contingency to Cover Costs for Soil Cover Purchases to the End of the Fiscal Year ($18,000) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Public Works Director); Res. 07-236 CA-10 Approve Budget Action Transferring Funds within the Fleet Services Budget to Cover the Cost of Operations for the Remainder of the Fiscal Year ($39,808) (Public Works Director); Res. 07-237 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 6-5-07 CA-11 Approve Amendment for the Social Services Building Located at 5186 Highway 49 No. and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-238 CA-12 Appoint Erika Deal-Wildt to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board with a 3 Year Term Expiring June 5, 2010 (Human Services Director) CA-13 Approve Agreement with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for Fiscal Years 2007-2008 through 2009-2010 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-239 CA-14 Approve the Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming Booth Application and a Lease Agreement with 35-A District to Raise Public Awareness of the Mental Health Board and the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board’s Function’s in the Community and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Application and the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-240 CA-15 Approve Agreement with Mother Lode Job Training/Job Connection for Youth Employment Training Services and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Agreement (Human Services Director); Res. 07-241 CA-16 Approve an Amendment with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Multi- Year (2004-2008) Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair to Sign the Amendment and Approve Budget Action Increasing Revenue and Adjusting Expenditures in the Alcohol and Drug Budget (7,294) (4/5ths Vote Required) (Human Services Director); Res. 07-242 CA-17 Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2007, Regular Meeting (Clerk of the Board) CA-18 Adopt a Resolution Designating the Mariposa County Arts Council as the County’s Authorized Partner in the California Arts Council’s State-Local Partnership Program (County Administrative Officer); Res. 07-243 1:37 p.m. (M)Aborn, (S)Turpin, the Board adjourned in memory of Bobbe Louise Kates, Rocky K. Gorham, Jaime Salazar Baca, and Lorraine Lupy Cramer/Ayes: Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board