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Monday, October 22, 2012

Board of Supervisors 10-23-12 meeting preliminary agenda



October 23, 2012

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
CALAVERAS COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

MURPHYS LIGHTING DISTRICT AND VALLEY SPRINGS LIGHTING DISTRICT

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

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the board members by any person in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at this meeting, shall be made available upon request unless otherwise exempt from public disclosure under the Public Records Act, Government Code Sections 6253.5, 6254, 6254.3, 6254.7, 6254.15, 6254.16, or 6254.22. Any writing that is not exempt and that relates to an open session agenda item that is distributed less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, shall be made available to the public at the Clerk-Recorder’s Office during normal business hours.  Any writing that is not exempt and is distributed during this meeting is available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the Board or any member thereof, or after the meeting if prepared by some other person.

8:00 AM:  Call to Order

1.            CLOSED SESSION; pursuant to Govt. Code section 54957.6, personnel matter:  conference with labor negotiator (Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) re: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA), Sheriff’s Management Unit (SMU), and Calaveras County Public Safety Employees Association (CCPSEA) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations; Human Resources Director - Board action:

9:00  AM:  Pledge of Allegiance
      Announcements

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM:  PUBLIC COMMENTS

2.            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.  Time limits and order of items shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
3.         RESOLUTION honoring the Friends of the Calaveras County Library on the occasion of their 50th anniversary; Library – Board action:

4.            RESOLUTION proclaiming the week of October 20th thru 28 as Red Ribbon Week in Calaveras County; Sheriff/District Attorney/Behavioral Health – Board action:

CONSENT AGENDA
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.  On the website, items with supporting documentation may be hyperlinked for viewing.
5.          MINUTES of meeting held on October 9, 2012 – Board action:
6.          CORRESPONDENCE:    September 29 – October 12, 2012 (see attached) – Board action:
7.          Approve a MINUTE ORDER accepting the Inmate Welfare Fund Itemized Expenditure Report as Required by Penal Code 4025; Sheriff – Board action:
8.          Approve a MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to: 1) sign the agreement with the California Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Office for Public Health Emergency Preparedness funds in the amount of $187,099 for the period July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 and 2) sign amendments to the agreement and other required certification forms and reports; Public Health – Board action:
9.          Approve MINUTE ORDERS accepting written requests by Supervisors Merita Callaway and Gary Tofanelli, as members of the governing body of the Murphys Lighting District and the governing body of the Valley Springs Lighting District to initiate proceedings under the Highway Lighting District Act, Streets and Highway Code Section 19160(a), to add one streetlight in each district and directing staff to initiate proceedings; Administration – Board action:
10.        Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing Proposition 4 Appropriations Limits for the County for Fiscal Year 2012-2013; Auditor – Board action:
11.        Adopt a RESOLUTION approving Lease of Office Space for Sheriff’s Substation in Valley Springs; Sheriff – Board action:
12.        Approval of a MINUTE ORDER appointing applicants to serve on various Committees, Commissions, Advisory Boards and County Service Areas; Board of Supervisors – Board action:
REGULAR AGENDA
On the website, items with supporting documentation may be hyperlinked for viewing.

 DISTRICT ATTORNEY / HUMAN RESOURCES / PLANNING / FIRST 5 / ASSESSOR / BOARD MATTERS
13.          Adopt a MINUTE ORDER approving award from the Office of Traffic Safety for funding of the Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office “Reduce Impaired Driving” program in the amount of $160,000 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013; Adopt a RESOLUTION amending the Position Control List and adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the Auditor to increase the District Attorney’s FY 12/13 Budget Appropriation to utilize the award; District Attorney – Board action:
14.          Adopt a RESOLUTION rescinding that portion of Resolution No. 2012-143 “Authorizing Changes To The Position Control List: Fiscal Year 2012/2013” that approved a salary grade revision for the Director of Public Works position, and to reapprove the salary grade adjustment for the Director of Public Works Position; Human Resources – Board action:

15.       PUBLIC HEARING:  2012-031 Zoning Amendment for Larry & Shannon GrossiThe applicant is requesting approval to amend the zoning of real property in the unincorporated portion of Calaveras County.    The zoning amendment is to rezone the subject parcel from the current CP (Professional Office) zone district to C2 (General Commercial) zone district for the purpose of operating a retail business.  APN:  68-018-010 is a 0.51 acre parcel located at 118 Main Street in Murphys. The subject parcel is a portion of Section 5, T3N, R14E, MDM. (Gina Kathan, Planner II)

16.       PUBLIC HEARING:  2012-029 Zoning Amendment for Jeff Vance & Paula FindlenThe applicants are seeking approval to amend the zoning of real property in Calaveras County.  Conditionally approved LLA (Lot Line Adjustment) 2011-20 conceptually merges a 0.52 acre portion of APN: 002-028-034 with APN: 002-028-019.  Currently, APN: 002-028-034 is zoned C2-PD-PX (General Commercial – Planned Development – Off-Site Combing Zone for Parking) and APN: 002-028-019 is zoned U (Unclassified).   To eliminate split zoning created by the LLA, a re-zoning of the parcels is a condition of LLA approval.  The purpose of the lot line adjustment is to acquire a portion of the existing driveway that is accessed by the applicants/owner of APN: 002-028-019 through the adjacent commercial parcel.  APN: 002-028-019 is located at 18184 Cabbage Lane in Tamarack, T7N, R17E, Sec 23 MDM.  APN:  002-028-034 is the site of the “Tamarack Lodge” located at 18210 Stanislaus Road directly off Hwy 4 in Tamarack.  (Gina Kathan, Planner II)
17.       Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern.
            a)  Adopt a MINUTE ORDER amending Appendix B (Financial Agreement) of the Tuolumne-Stanislaus Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) Memorandum  of Understanding (July 18, 2012)  increasing the Calaveras County annual IRWMP membership contribution to $10,360; authorize a Budget Transfer in the amount of $4,960 from General Fund Contingencies requiring a 4/5 vote of the Board of Supervisors; Callaway – Board action:
            b)   Adopt a MINUTE ORDER to provide $6,919.40 in funding to the Central Sierra Economic Development District; authorize a Budget Transfer in the amount of $6,919.40 from General Fund Contingencies requiring a 4/5 vote of the Board of Supervisors; Callaway – Board action:

18.       Study Session to introduce the expanded Calaveras Network of Care website; First Five.

CORRESPONDENCE – October 23, 2012
The Board May Take Action on Any of the Following Items:
October 1, 2012
1.     From:  Paul Law Realty; re: Meadowmont Center, Arnold; Board, CAO, Counsel, Sheriff
October 4, 2012
2.     From:  CA Fish and Game Commission; re:  Northern Spotted Owl; Board, CAO, Counsel, Post
October 9, 2012
3.     From:  CCWD; re:  October 11 meeting agenda; Board, CAO, Counsel
October 10, 2012
4.     From:  Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control; re:  BRB Inc, Arnold Chevron; Callaway, CAO, Counsel, Post
October 11, 2012
5.     From:  CA Dept of Fish and Game; re:  2013 CA Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Filing Fees, Board, CAO, Counsel, Auditor, Planning, Clerk, Post
October 12, 2012
1.     From:  CA Fish and Game; re: Petition to declare Clear Lake Hitch as threatened; Board, CAO, Counsel, Post
2.     From:  PG&E; re:  Cloud Seeding Advisory Letter; Board, CAO, Counsel, Post
3.     From:  CCWD; re:  October 15 meeting agenda; Board, CAO, Counsel