Agenda for a Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board Chambers, First Floor, Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, California.
REGULAR MEETING: 9:00 A.M.
STANDING ORDERS:
Call the meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance. Corrections and/or deletions to agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
These items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. The Board of Supervisors will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Board member, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
Director of Social Services: Alison Lehman
1. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment to Contract L116 (Res. 07-374) with First 5 Nevada County Children and Families First Commission pertaining to Child Protection Services funding for early childhood development, revising the scheduled date for the First 5 Annual Contractors' Fair from April 2008 to September 2008, with all other terms and conditions of the contract remaining in force through June 30, 2008. 2. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium IV (C-IV) and the County of Nevada (Res. 07-82).
Director of Behavioral Health: Michael Heggarty
3. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment 1 to the combined Negotiated Net Amount and Drug Medi-Cal Standard Agreement 07-NNA29 with the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) (Res. 07-144) to provide funding for the operation of the County's Alcohol and/or Drug Treatment programs, increasing the amount by $18,409 for Fiscal Year 2007/08, for a new total contract amount of $2,667,808, for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.
Public Health Officer: Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc
4. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment A02 to Agreement 05-45776 with the California Department of Public Health pertaining to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program (Res. 05-532), increasing the amount by $21,433, for a new contract total of $1,354,773, for the entire contract term of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2008. 5. Resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend Public Health's Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/08, to provide for an increase in funding for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program. (4/5 affirmative vote required.) 6. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment 01 to AIDS Master Grant Agreement 07-65068 and the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) PREV. 07-29 A-01 (Res. 07-382) with the California Department of Public Health, increasing the HIV Prevention Program funding by $42,022 for Fiscal Year 2007/08, and adjusting the total contract amount from $197,784 to $239,806, for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010. 7. Resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to increase Public Health's Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/08, to provide for an increase in funding for the HIV Prevention Program. (4/5 affirmative vote required.) 8. Resolution authorizing execution of amendment to contract with Arly Helm, M.S., IBCLC (Res. 07-350), pertaining to professional lactation consultation services, increasing the contract amount from $23,000 to $33,000 for Fiscal Year 2007/08, effective as of March 1, 2008.
Agricultural Commissioner: Jeffrey Pylman
9. Resolution proclaiming May 2008 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Nevada County. 10. Resolution proclaiming June 21, 2008 as "Local Food and Wine Appreciation Day" in Nevada County. 11. Resolution authorizing execution of Contract 07-0799 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), pertaining to reimbursement for services provided through the High-Risk Pest Exclusion Program, in the amount of $4,000, for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
Planning Director: Jory Stewart
12. Resolution approving Environmental Clearance for the Allison Ranch Road and Auburn Road Shoulder Maintenance Improvement Project, and authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to file a Notice of Exemption with the Nevada County Clerk's office. (Dist. III) 13. Resolution approving Environmental Clearance for the Nevada County 2008 Overlay Project in eastern and western County, and authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to file a Notice of Exemption with the Nevada County Clerk's office.
Director of Public Works: Douglas Farrell
14. Resolution approving Notice of Acceptance and Completion of contract with Koch Excavating, Inc., for the Capital Asset Purchase and Installation of Radar Speed Feedback Signs Project - Contract No. 426583 (Res. 07-553), for a final cost of $97,992. 15. Resolution requesting the Nevada County Transportation Commission to allocate $100,000 of Local Transportation Funds for the operation of the Gold Country Stage fixed-route services in Fiscal Year 2007/08. (Transit Services) 16. Resolution approving plans, specifications and cost estimate for the Dog Bar Road Rehabilitation Project - Contract No. 337005, and instructing the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids. (Dist. I and II) 17. Resolution awarding bid and authorizing execution of contract with Baldwin Contracting Company for the Downtown Rough and Ready Shoulder Improvement Project - Contract No. 426559, in the amount of $108,101, plus a ten percent contingency, for a total contract amount of $118,811. (Dist. IV) 18. Resolution approving Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Bus Stop Bench Repair and Replacement Project - Contract No. 889806 with Owens Construction (Res. 08-150), and directing the Auditor-Controller to increase the existing encumbrance by $13,952, for a total amount not to exceed $50,865.80. (Transit Services) (No relation to Chair Owens) 19. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment 2 to contract with Wood Rogers for professional engineering bridge design services on the Purdon Bridge Rehabilitation and Painting Project (Res. 06-585), extending the original contract expiration date from December 28, 2007 to December 31, 2009. (Dist. V)
Director of Sanitation: Mark Miller
20. Request for authorizing the Chair to execute letters to the cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City regarding the County's intent to impose 2008/09 Fiscal Year solid waste parcel charges at the same rate, unchanged from last year, and requesting the cities' concurrence. 21. Resolution approving Notice of Acceptance and Completion of contract with CM Long General Contractors, Inc. (Res. 08-09), for the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Public Receiving Area Floor Repair Project - Contract No. 789809 (Res. 08-09), for a final cost of $29,700.
Chief Information Officer: Stephen Monaghan
22. Resolution authorizing certain County Officials (County Executive Officer, Assistant County Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services) to execute on behalf of the County of Nevada any actions necessary to obtain and administer financial assistance from the Federal Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training, sub-granted through the State Office of Homeland Security, and repealing Resolution 07-325. (Emergency Services) 23. Resolution authorizing purchase of capital asset (Thermal Eye 5000xp Camera System), and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Emergency Services 2007/08 Budget. (Emergency Services) (4/5 affirmative vote required.) 24. Resolution releasing General Fund designation for Information Systems Infrastructure for purchase of a core router, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the 2007/08 Budget. (4/5 affirmative vote required.)
County Executive Officer: Richard Haffey
25. Resolution directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the 2007/08 Budget and close Special Revenue Fund 1128 for the Countywide Tech Project and release funds to the General Fund 0101 in the amount of $39,704.08. (4/5 affirmative vote required.)
Clerk of the Board: Cathy Thompson
26. Resolution proclaiming May 2008 as "Responsible Dog Ownership Month" in Nevada County. (Gold Country Kennel Club) 27. Acceptance of Board of Supervisors minutes for April 4, 5 and 22, 2008.
DEPARTMENT HEAD MATTERS:
Director of Behavioral Health: Michael Heggarty
28. Resolution proclaiming May 2008 as "Mental Health Month" in Nevada County.
Director of Social Services: Alison Lehman
29. Resolution proclaiming May 2008 as "Older Americans Month" in Nevada County. (Adult and Family Services Commission)
Director of Public Works: Douglas Farrell
30. Resolution approving revised plans, specifications and cost estimate for the Western Nevada County 2008 Overlay Project - Contract No. 400018, and instructing the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids.
Resolution approving revised plans, specifications and cost estimate for the Eastern Nevada County 2008 Overlay Project - Contract No. 400028, and instructing the Clerk of the Board to advertise for bids.
County Executive Officer: Richard Haffey
31. Resolution authorizing execution of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Nevada County and the Nevada County Superior Court, for the continuation of County services to the Court, effective May 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
32. Approval of Board of Supervisors responses to the 2007/2008 Nevada County Civil Grand Jury Report, "Oak Woodlands."
Clerk of the Board: Cathy Thompson
33. Appointment of two members to the Transit Services Commission for a two-year term of office.
Planning Director: Jory Stewart
34. Resolution accepting the Sierra Planning Organization (SPO) Draft 2007-2014 Regional Housing Need Allocation Plan for Nevada and Sierra County Local Governments, and the proposed allocation of 2,988-units for the unincorporated area of Nevada County. Supporting documents
SCHEDULED ITEM: 11:00 A.M. Planning Director: Jory Stewart
35. Public hearing to discuss the updated 2008 Nevada County Business Assistance Program (BAP) Guidelines and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income Re-Use Plan and to solicit public input. (Housing Division) Supporting documents
Resolution soliciting public comment on and approving amendments to the updated 2008 Nevada County Business Assistance Program (BAP) Guidelines and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Re-Use Plan.
INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER ITEMS:
36. Request to direct the Information and General Services Director to prepare the application authorizing the Grass Valley Downtown Association to complete Nevada County's exhibit in the 2008 California State Fair. (Supervisors Weston and Owens) Supporting documents
37. Authorization for letter to Senator Barbara Boxer requesting increased funding for fire fuels reduction on Federal lands. (Supervisors Beason and Weston)
*ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Board members and County Executive Officer may make a brief announcement or brief report on his or her activities. Board members and County Executive Officer may also provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: 11:45 A.M.
(Members of the public shall be allowed to address the board on items not appearing on the agenda that are of interest to the public and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.)
Recess for lunch:
AFTERNOON SESSION:
SCHEDULED ITEMS: 1:30 P.M.
Planning Director: Jory Stewart
38. Review of eight recommendations developed and approved by the Agricultural Advisory Commission (AAC)/Planning Commission (PC) Subcommittee on November 1, 2007 at a joint AAC/PC Workshop. Direct staff to analyze the cost of implementation with the intent that the Board may at a future meeting direct staff to incorporate the recommended actions into the County Work Program. Supporting documents
39. Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1.
Call meeting to Order.
a. Acceptance of minutes for April 22, 2008. (Clerk of the Board)
b. CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) there is a need to confer in closed session with legal counsel in a case entitled O'Kay vs. County of Nevada, Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1, et. al. (Nevada Superior Court Case No. 73517).
c. Public comment. (Members of the public shall be allowed to address the Board on items not appearing on the agenda that are of interest to the public and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.)
Adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT
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