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Board of Supervisors 7-24-12 preliminary agenda


July 24, 2012

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, California

 

8:00 AM:  Call to Order

  1. CLOSED SESSION:  conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation- significant exposure to litigation (one case), pursuant to Government section 54956.9(b)(1); County Counsel – Board action.

1a. CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: conference with legal counsel re: existing litigation - (four cases); Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. County of Calaveras, Calaveras Superior Court Case No. CV35775; Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. County of Calaveras, Calaveras Superior Court Case No. CV36297;  Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. County of Calaveras, Calaveras Superior Court Case No. CV35721, removed to the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 09-93249-D-11, Adversary No. 09-09088 - Appeal to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. CV F 12-0002;  Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. Brent Harrington, et al., United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 09-93249-E-11, Adversary No. 09-09068-E-11 -   County Counsel - Board action.

9:00  AM:  Pledge of Allegiance
      Announcements

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM:  PUBLIC COMMENTS

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:  Any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board and is not posted on the Consent or Regular agendas may be addressed during the Public Comment period.  California law prohibits the Board from taking action on any matter which is not posted on the agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the Board of Supervisors.  If Public Comment is not completed during the allotted time period, it will be continued at the conclusion of the Regular Agenda in order to provide an opportunity for the remainder of comments to be heard. 

IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AN AGENDA ITEM, PLEASE COME TO THE ROSTRUM AND GIVE YOUR NAME AND YOUR COMMENTS.  PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC SUBJECT UNDER DISCUSSION.  TIME LIMITS SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR AND ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER, WHEN NECESSARY, TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL.  THEY WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD AT ONE TIME WITHOUT DISCUSSION.  ANY BOARD MEMBER, STAFF MEMBER OR INTERESTED PARTY MAY REQUEST REMOVAL OF AN ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR LATER DISCUSSION.

CONSENT AGENDA
3.          MINUTES of meetings held on June 26 and July 12, 2012
4.          CORRESPONDENCE:    July 2 – July 13, 2012 (see attached) – Board action:
5.          Adopt a MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Board Chair to execute a County-initiated Notice of Non-renewal for Calaveras County Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 35 – RNE Investments LLC and Jonelle Van Pelt Trust; Agriculture – Board action:
6.          Approve a Minute Order authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to: 1) Sign the "Acceptance of Allocation Agreement" for tobacco prevention and education funds in the amount of $150,000 for the period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.  2) Sign the prospective payment invoices for allocated funds in the amount of $37,500 each quarter for July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013; Public Health – Board action:
7.          Approve a MINUTE ORDER authorizing a fee of $25.00 for the Public Access Television’s Video Production Class; Public Access TV/Administration – Board action: 
8.          Adopt a MINUTE ORDER authorizing the allocation of Federal Forest Reserve Title III Funds for 2010 and 2011 in the amount of $42,166.50; Administration – Board action:
9.          Adopt a MINUTE ORDER authorizing the District Attorney to destroy closed infraction case files older than two years, closed misdemeanor case files older than three years and closed felony case files older than 5 years; District Attorney – Board action:
10.        Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between Calaveras County and Golder Associates, Inc., for Supplemental Environmental Monitoring Services at the Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility for Calendar Year 2012 for an amount not to exceed $45,986; Public Works – Board action:
11.        Adopt a MINUTE ORDER approving plans and specifications, and authorizing Public Works to solicit formal bids for construction of the Jenny Lind “Safe Routes to School” Project; Public Works – Board action:
12.        Approve a MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Behavioral Health Services Director to sign the Renewal Application and Certifications form for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Mental Health Block Grant in the amount of $124,995 for July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013.; Behavioral Health – Board action:
13.        Approve a MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Board Chair to sign an agreement between JDT Consultants, Inc., and Calaveras County for the provision of therapeutic behavioral services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the period July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013; Behavioral Health – Board action:
14.        Adopt a RESOLUTION recognizing Lisa Mayo’s eleven years of service at the Calaveras Visitor’s Bureau; Board of Supervisors – Board action:

REGULAR AGENDA

ADMINISTRATION / CALWORKS / PUBLIC WORKS / PLANNING / HUMAN RESOURCES / BOARD MATTERS

15.    Adopt a MINUTE ORDER approving a change order to the Agreement with Flintco Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $117,810 for extended general conditions related to project delays and extending the contractual completion date to June 18, 2013; Administration – Board action:

16.    Consideration of submission of the annual Grantee Performance Reports to the State CDBG Program and selection of projects for 2011/2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Cycle; and 2. Adopt a MINUTE ORDER approving the submittal of the CDBG annual Grantee Performance Reports to the State Department of Housing and Community Development; CalWorks – Board action:

17.    Conduct PUBLIC HEARING and adopt RESOLUTION approving Service, Fare, and Policy Changes to Calaveras Transit effective September 1, 2012; Public Works – Board action:

18.    Introduction and waiver of the reading requirements of an ORDINANCE amending Title 9 of the County Code, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare to add Chapter 9.02 Noise Control: Planning – Board action:

19.    Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern.

20.    1:30 PM:  Study Session:  Informational Discussion Regarding Actuarial Analysis of Retiree Medical Costs for Joining CalPERS Healthcare Program – Potential County Costs & Savings (Bickmore Risk Services) ; Human Resources.

CORRESPONDENCE – July 24, 2012
The Board May Take Action on Any of the Following Items:
July 2, 2012
1.             From:  PG&E; re:  Notice of PG&E’s Compressor Station Forecast Costs Application; Board, CAO, Counsel
July 5, 2012
2.             From:  Cal FIRE; re:  Timber Harvest Amendments, Griffith and Fischer; Board, Callaway, Wilensky, CAO, Counsel, Post
July 6, 2012
3.             From:  CA Dept of Fish and Game; re: Commercial Herring Fishery; Callaway, Tryon, CAO, Counsel, Post
4.             From:  Dept of Alcohol Beverage Control; re: Michelle Ann Cousino / The Heart of Gold CafĂ©; Wilensky, CAO, Counsel , Post
5.             From:  CCWD; re:  July 11 meeting agenda; Board, CAO, Counsel
July 10, 2012
6.             From:  Christine Owens; re:  Rail Road Flat Vision; Wilensky, CAO, Counsel
July 11, 2012
7.             From:  Joanne Narloch; re:  Appeal Process for Violations of Personnel Ordinance; Board, CAO, Counsel, Human Resources