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October 10, 2006 Folder Time Description 9:00 a.m. Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Public Presentation: For Non-Timed Agenda Items including Attention, Information, and Consent Agenda, and for Items Not on the Agenda Board Information 1 Jacque Meriam, Librarian; Authorize the County Librarian to Apply for and Accept the Regrant Project for Historical Records 2 Approval of Consent Agenda (See End of Agenda) COUNTY OF MARIPOSA P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-3222 5100 Bullion Street www.mariposacounty.org/board LEE STETSON, CHAIR DISTRICT I JANET BIBBY, VICE CHAIR DISTRICT III LYLE TURPIN DISTRICT II DIANNE A. FRITZ DISTRICT IV BOB PICKARD DISTRICT V AGENDA of the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 10, 2006 Page 2 Folder Time Description 3 Thomas P. Guarino, County Counsel; Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance Amending Section 2.104.050 of Chapter 2.104 of the Mariposa County Code Entitled “First 5 Mariposa County” General Plan NOTE: CONTINUE MEETING TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006 Binder 9:00 a.m. Kris Schenk, Planning Director; PUBLIC WORKSHOP to Consider the Revisions Contained in the October 2006 Draft General Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Accept and Evaluate Written Comments and Oral Testimony from the Public and Provide Direction for the Final Versions of the General Plan and EIR Volumes 12:00 NOON - LUNCH 2:00 p.m. Lee Stetson, Chair; Present a Resolution and Tile Plaque to Denise Ludington for her Outstanding Service as Planning Commissioner for Supervisorial District I Continuation of Public Workshop to Consider the Revisions Contained in the October 2006 Draft General Plan and EIR, Accept and Evaluate Written Comments and Oral Testimony from the Public and Provide Direction for the Final Versions of the General Plan and EIR Volumes 5:00 p.m. - DINNER 6:00 p.m. Continuation of Public Workshop to Consider the Revisions Contained in the October 2006 Draft General Plan and EIR, Accept and Evaluate Written Comments and Oral Testimony from the Public and Provide Direction for the Final Versions of the General Plan and EIR Volumes ATTENTION: 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/Interim County Administrative Officer) 4 Approve Budget Action Reducing General Contingency to Pay Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Administrative Match to the Area 12 on Aging Joint Powers Agreement (4/5ths Vote Required) ($14,223) (Chair/Interim CAO) 5 Approve Recommendation to Schedule a Continued Public Workshop on October 17, 2006 to Allow Additional Time for Public Review and Comments on the October 2006 General Plan Update and Approve Budget Action Transferring Funds from Salary Savings of Senior Planner to General Plan Professional Services ($1,500) (Planning Director) 6 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with County Labor Negotiator: Name of Employee Organization: SEIU (Services Employees International Union); Name of County Designated Representative: Rick Bolanos (Interim Budget/Personnel Manager) ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 10, 2006 Page 3 Folder Time Description 7 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation: Initiating of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision of Government Code Section 54956.9. Case to be Discussed: County of Mariposa v. Shannon Johnson (County Counsel) 8 Discussion and Action to Support the Amtrak YARTS Highway 140 Service (Supervisor Pickard and Supervisor Stetson) CONSENT AGENDA: CA-1 Approve the Response of the Board of Supervisors to the Mariposa County Grand Jury Final Report and Direct County Administration to Transmit the Response to the Presiding Judge of the Mariposa County Superior Court (Chair Stetson/Interim County Administrator) CA-2 Approve an Agreement with the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program Award and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign and Accept the Grant Award (Fire Chief) CA-3 Approve an Agreement with Merced Mobile Communication for Radio Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement (Sheriff) CA-4 Authorize Sheriff Allen to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Sheriff) CA-5 Approve Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Testing and Observation Services for the Don Pedro Wastewater Treatment Facility and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Agreement (Public Works) CA-6 Adopt a Resolution Amending the Contribution, Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for the Retirees of the Mariposa County Managerial and Confidential Organization (MCMCO), Sheriffs’ Management Association (SMA), Court Management, as Well as Retired Appointed and Elected Officials and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign the Amendment (Interim Budget/Personnel/Risk Manager) CA-7 Approve a Letter of Appreciation to Nava for Authoring AB 2735, Disaster Relief (Supervisor Pickard) CA-8 Approve a Letter of Appreciation to Governor Schwarzenegger for Signing AB 2735, Disaster Relief, into Law (Supervisor Pickard) CA-9 Approve a Letter of Appreciation to the Federal Highway Administration and the National Park Service for their Dedication and Hard Work which Led to the Re- opening of the South Fork of the Merced River Bridge in Wawona (Supervisor Pickard)