STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
A G E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Closed Session – 8:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting – 10:00 a.m.
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MERCED COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 2222 “M” STREET BOARD ROOM, THIRD FLOOR MERCED, CALIFORNIA 95340 (209) 385-7366 |
JOHN PEDROZO…..DISTRICT 1 CHAIRMAN HUBERT “HUB” WALSH, JR….DISTRICT 2 LINN DAVIS…..DISTRICT 3 DEIDRE F. KELSEY….DISTRICT 4 JERRY O’BANION…..DISTRICT 5 |
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JAMES L. BROWN |
JAMES N. FINCHER |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
COUNTY COUNSEL |
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All supporting
documentation is available for public review in the Office of the
Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors located in the County Administration Building,
Third Floor, 2222 “M”
Street, Merced, California, 95340
During regular business
hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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online at www.co.merced.ca.us
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after distribution of the Agenda packet is available for public inspection in
the Office of the Clerk of the Board
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The Agenda is divided into three sections:
CONSENT CALENDAR – These matters include routine financial
and administrative actions and are approved by a single majority vote.
SCHEDULED ITEMS – These items are noticed hearings, work sessions and public hearings.
REGULAR CALENDAR – These items include significant policy and administration actions. Immediately after approval of the CONSENT CALENDAR, if the time of the hearing of SCHEDULED ITEMS has not arrived, the REGULAR CALENDAR will be considered.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Closed sessions
8:30 A. M. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO
SPEAK ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA-
TESTIMONY IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES PER PERSON
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: It is the intention of the Board to meet in
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(b): Two Cases
CLOSED
SESSION: It is the intention of the Board to meet in
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 concerning a
Conference with County of Merced Staff Negotiators concerning negotiations with
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Units 4,
5, 6 and 8; Independent Employees of Merced County (IEMC), Unit 3; Merced
County Lawyers Association, Unit 7; Merced County Sheriff Employee Association
(MCSEA), Unit 2; Merced County Law Enforcement Sergeants, Unit P; Deputy
Sheriff Association, Unit 10; Non-Safety Corrections, Unit 12; and Probation
Supervising Employees, Unit 11.
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 COMPLIANCE (LATE AGENDA
ITEMS)
Open session
10:00 A. M. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC
INTEREST WITHIN THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION INCLUDING ITEMS ON THE BOARD'S AGENDA,
EXCEPT FOR THOSE ITEMS SPECIFICALLY SCHEDULED AS PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to five minutes per
person)
PRESENTATIONS
1) Black History Month - Proclamation
2) Buy Local Video Presentation
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA CALENDAR (Items #1 - 12)
MENTAL
HEALTH - PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION
To consider proposed ordinance
entitled: An Ordinance amending fee
schedule for Mental Health Services (Supersedes Ordinance No. 1884 and amends
Merced County Code, Chapter 9.48, Section 9.48.030.)
REPORTS/BOARD DIRECTION
County Executive Officer, County Counsel,
Board of Supervisors Members
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items # 1 - 12 )
Health
1.
Approve
and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment Contract No. 2003162 with
Riggs Ambulance Service for a subcontractor agreement with Sierra Medical
Service Alliance to support exclusive ground ambulance services in Merced
County.
2.
Approve
Budget Transfer in the amount of $5,000 for a printer/photocopier which is
no longer repairable and used to produce certified copies of birth and death
certificates.
Human Services Agency
3.
Approve
and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment Contract No. 2004249 with
California Department of Aging for Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program
(HICAP) services, adopt Resolution, and approve necessary budget transfer. (4/5 Vote Required)
4.
Approve
and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment Contract No. 2011021 with
California Department of Aging for Medicare Improvement for Patient and
Provider Act Program (MIPPA) services, adopt Resolution, and approve necessary
budget transfer. (4/5 Vote Required)
Planning
5.
Approve
and authorize the Chairman to sign amendment Contract No. 2010111 with
Brian Luis, applicant, for the consultant, Environmental Planning Partners,
Inc., to complete Tasks 7, 8, and 9 as part of the Initial Study/Negative
declaration for the Luis Dairy Expansion Project (CUP10-001).
6.
Approve
and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment Contract No. 2010110 with
Environmental Planning Partners, Inc., to complete Tasks 7, 8, and 9 as part of
the Initial Study/Negative declaration for the Luis Dairy Expansion Project
(CUP10-001) and approve the necessary budget transfer. (4/5 Vote Required)
Treasurer/Tax Collector
7.
Grant
the County Tax Collector Relief for Shortages in the amount of $40 and
authorize the Tax Collector to replenish the amount for the counterfeit bills.
Executive Office
8.
Approve
travel request received from Human Services Agency as recommended by
Executive Office.
Board Recognition
9.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition to WIRED Internet Cafe in celebration of Grand
Re-Opening.
10.
Authorize
Certificates of Recognition to the following individuals for receiving
Merced County Chamber of Commerce awards as follows: Judy Gandy, 2011 Good Business Citizen of the
Year; Jeannie Fluetsch Bliss, 2011 Businesswoman of the Year; Jim Abbate, 2011
Businessman of the Year; Razzari Motors, 2011 Business of the Year; Dave Long
and Marvin Hanneman, 2011 Ambassador of Goodwill; M. Stephen Jones, 2011
Outgoing President; and certificate of recognition to Dawn Kinney for
retirement and 14 years of dedicated service to the Merced County Chamber of
Commerce.
11.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition for Hilmar Health Center for Ribbon Cutting and
Open House.
12.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition to Brian Mimura for dedicated service to Merced
County.
REGULAR
CALENDAR
BOARD
ACTION
PUBLIC WORKS
13.
Contract
with Shamrock "S" Pollination Service, Inc. to lease approximately
ten (10) acres on State Route 165 in Stevinson for five years for the temporary
storage and removal of beehives.
14.
Contract
with Hamner, Jewell & Associates for right-of-way acquisition services
and authorize the Director of Public works to execute Project Supplement
Agreements and amendments to the retainer agreement.
MENTAL HEALTH
15.
Contract
with Merced Community College District for California Association of Social
Rehabilitation Agencies instructional course for the period from February 7,
2012 through June 30, 2012 with a contract maximum of $11,330.
HEALTH
16.
Contract
with California Department of Public Health for community nutritional
education and intervention services from November 1, 2011 through September 30,
2012, totaling $350,000, and adopt Resolution.
PLANNING
17.
Direct
staff to initiate a Zone Code Text Amendment to the sign provisions in
Section 18.42 of the Zoning Code to provide for off-site advertising and
illuminated animation on certain community entry signs and return to the board
on February 28, 2012 for approval of a scope of work and contract for the
environment review document required for this application.
PROBATION
18.
Contract
with Mental Health for Alcohol and Drug Counselor services to assess minors
and provide counseling services as they enter the Juvenile Justice Correctional
Complex and the Bear Creek Academy.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
19.
Approve
the designation of the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment
Program Manager, David Heyer, as the Merced County Enterprise Zone Manager and
authorize the letter be sent to the Department of Housing and Community
Development of the formal designation.
20.
Approve
the recommendation to appoint Joanne Presnell to serve on the Merced County
Youth Council as the Workforce Investment Board representative, and Daphne Post
as the representative of Organizations with Experience Relating to Youth Activities.
DEPT. OF ADMIN. SERVICES
21.
Contract
with The Creative Corral to create and produce the 2012 State Fair Exhibit
on behalf of the County and sign the State Fair application for the space at the
exhibit hall.
22.
Authorize
initiation of Request for Proposal (RFP) process, in conjunction with the
Sheriff's Office, for video visitation equipment and services; select the most responsive bidder and return
to the Board for contract award.
COUNTY COUNSEL
23.
Authorize
and direct the Clerk of the Board to execute and issue the
"Memorandum" or Notice of Non-Authorization, pursuant to Government
Code Section 53853(b) and serve notice to the relevant Districts that the Board
of Supervisors will not authorize issuance of the TRANS within 45 calendar
days, thereby freeing the Districts to issue the TRANS on their own respective
behalves.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
24.
Approve
the modified Resolution 2011-186 to change the effective date of the
transfer of the County Clerk from the Treasurer/Tax Collector/Clerk to the
Assessor/Recorder from January 5, 2015 to February 7, 2012; approve amendments
to Position Allocation Resolution No. 2011-185 and Salary Allocation Resolution
No. 2011-184 to change the effective date and amend titles to reflect new
responsibilities; and adopt related resolutions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
25.
Authorize
Special Board Project Funds-District Four in the amount of $5,000 to be
utilized by Merced County Library Trust-Hilmar Branch for additional hours of
operation.
26.
Authorize
Special Board Project Funds-District Four in the amount of $1,500 to be
utilized by Merced County Library Trust-Winton Branch for additional hours of
operation.
27.
Authorize
Special Board Project Funds-District Four in the amount of $1,500 to be
utilized by Hilmar Historical Society to support their efforts in the
community.
28.
Authorize
Special Board Project Funds-District One in the amount of $750 to be
utilized by Cesar Chavez Middle School in Planada to assist with their Power
Achievement Program.
APPOINTMENTS
29.
Delhi
Municipal Advisory Council - Appointments.
30.
San
Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Citizens Advisory
Committee (CAC) - Appointment.
BOARD
INFORMATION & POSSIBLE ACTION
31.
Commerce,
Aviation and Economic Development re: Enterprise
Zone second expansion approval by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development effective December 28, 2011.
32.
Merced
County Mosquito Abatement re: December
2011 Manager's Report.
33.
State
Dept. of Water Resources Control Board re:
Notice of
Petitions for Temporary Transfer for 20 Central Valley project permits and one
license of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
POSSIBLE
DIRECTION FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
February |
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February 28, 2012 |
Board Meeting |
March |
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March 13, 2012 |
Board Meeting |
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March 27, 2012 |
Board Meeting |