STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
A G E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
Closed Session –
Interviews – Housing
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JOHN PEDROZO…..DISTRICT 1 HUBERT “HUB” WALSH, JR.….DISTRICT 2 MICHAEL G. NELSON…..DISTRICT 3 CHAIRMAN DEIDRE F. KELSEY….DISTRICT 4 JERRY O’BANION…..DISTRICT 5 |
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DEMITRIOS O. TATUM |
JAMES N. FINCHER |
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documentation is available for public review in the Office of the
Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors located in the
Third Floor, 2222 “M”
Street,
During regular business
hours,
The Agenda is available
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
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: It is the intention of the Board to meet in
Closed Session concerning significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956(b): Two
Cases
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
EXISTING LITIGATION: It is the intention of the Board to meet in
Closed Session concerning Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a):
CLOSED SESSION -
INITIATION OF LITIGATION: It is the intention of the Board to meet in
Closed Session concerning Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c): Three Cases
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 COMPLIANCE (LATE AGENDA
ITEMS)
Open session
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)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA CALENDAR (Items #1 – 25)
REPORTS/BOARD DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items #1 - 25)
Public Works
1.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2006007 with Mark
Thomas and Company for the Campus Parkway Design.
2.
Set
public hearing for September 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. to consider Notice of
Intent to vacate
3.
Accept
donation of $100 from Eugenia Stellmann for Public Works Transit "The
Bus".
Mental Health
4.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2008230 with
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Services for Inpatient Services at Marie
Green Psychiatric Health Facility.
5.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract with Aspira Behavioral
Health for Specialty Mental Health Services and Therapeutic Behavioral
Services.
6.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2007249 with Aspira
Behavioral Health for Mental Health Services, WeCan Wraparound Services to
expand services.
7.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract with Merced County
Association of Governments for Facilitator for Continuum of Care Projects.
8.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to San Benito County Behavioral
Health Services for Inpatient Services at Marie Green Psychiatric Health
Facility.
9.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2008189 with
Sierra Vista Child and Family Services for specialty mental health services for
children.
Health
10.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2007208 with State
Dept. of Public Health for AIDS Program Master Contract which includes the
incorporation of amended MOU for HIV Prevention Services and adopt Resolution.
Treasurer-Tax Collector-County Clerk
11.
Certify
Election Results of the Statewide Special Election held on
Probation
12.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Renewal Contract No. 2005266 with Office of
Emergency Services for Violence against Women Grant Reapplication for
continuing funding.
13.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Renewal Contract No. 2004151 with
14.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Renewal Contract No. 2008303 with
Corrections Standards Authority for Juvenile Accountability Block Grant and
adopt Resolution.
Executive Office
15.
Approve
and authorize Chairman to sign Renewal Contract No. 2003282 with Superior
Court of California-County of
16.
Approve
Travel Request for Human Services Agency as recommended by Executive
Office.
17.
Act
on Claims for Damages submitted by Fred Mosbey
Dept. of Admin. Services
18.
Declare
Miscellaneous Office Furniture, Office Equipment, and Miscellaneous
Supplies (Exhibit A) as Surplus Property and authorize an Internet Auction of
the items.
Board of Supervisors
19.
Approve
Minutes of March 3 and 17, 2009 and April 7, 2009 as submitted.
Board Recognition
20.
Authorize
Certificates of Recognition to the
21.
Authorize
Certificates of Recognition to individuals selected by the Merced County
Chamber of Commerce for the Quarter:
John Derby-Mid Valley Publications, Good Business Citizen and Doug
Fluetsch-Volunteer.
22.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition to Jeff Strom selected by the Father of the Year
Committee as 2009 Father of the Year.
23.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition to Jeff Rivero for his election to the Atwater
City Council.
24.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition to Le Grand Early Learning Center in celebration
of Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.
25.
Authorize
Certificate of Recognition to individuals selected by the Los Banos Chamber
as follows: Jeni Brazil-Outgoing
Secretary/Director; John Whala-Outgoing 1st Vice President; David Bond, Robert
Ford, Bruce Vogt, Kurk Kimbler and Stephen Waggle as Outgoing Directors;
Memorial Hospital of Los Banos-The Bill Marchese Business of the Year Award;
Kent Sandhagen-The Wilma Keokuk Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award and Gene
Lieb-The Betty Trauba Business Person of the Year Award and Keith H.
Groninga-Outgoing Executive Director/CEO.
REGULAR CALENDAR
BOARD ACTION
PUBLIC WORKS
26.
Authorize
termination of Contract with Merced County Community Action Board as of
27.
Contract
with PG&E for Relocation of Utility Poles in connection with Highway 59
Landfill new Entrance Project and authorize payment for work in the amount of
$36, 872.55.
28.
Contract
with Pacific Bell Telephone Company for acquisition of right-of-way for
Buhach @ Ashby Project accepting Grant Deed and authorize payment to
TransCounty Title Company for accepted value of property plus escrow and any
other transaction fees; authorize Chair to sign Release of Claims Agreement and
adopt Resolution.
29.
Resolution
accepting the Grant Award from Office of Traffic Safety for the
implementation of an Automated Collision and Tracking Program and Contract to
be signed by the Chairman after review by Auditor and Counsel.
30.
Approve
plans and specifications for Construction of the
31.
Authorize
closure and Exclusive Use of Henderson Park on
MENTAL HEALTH
32.
Contract
with Healthy House Within a MATCH Coalition for Cultural and Linguistic
Outreach as part of the Public Awareness and Education Campaign.
HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
33.
Contract
with First 5 Merced County for Parenting Center Grant Award in the amount
of $600,000.
34.
Contract
with Merced County Office of Education for "Positive Discipline",
"Nurturing" and "Boot Camp" for New Dads.
HEALTH
35.
Contract
with Calif. Emergency Medical Services Authority for coordination of data
provided to the State (through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and the Calif. Office of Traffic Safety).
COMMERCE, AVIATION
36.
Contract
with Federal Aviation Administration to accept the Grant Agreement Offer
Project No. 03-06-0364-11 for funds to be used for the administrative expenses,
architectural engineering fees and project inspection fees relating to Castle
37.
Approve
Withdrawal of +/- 75.53 acres from Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 226, Site 8 (
38.
Authorize
Chairman to sign written commitment to reorganize FTZ No. 226 within three
years and submit to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board and direct FTZ Staff to
begin preparing a draft Application for the reorganization of FTZ No. 226.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
39.
Authorize
preparation and release of Request for Proposal for Genetic Testing
Services, select the most responsive vendor and negotiate contract to be
returned to the Board for final approval.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
40.
Authorize
participation in the Victim/Witness Assistance Program (Recovery Act - VAWA
Stimulus) and authorize submission of Grant Application for FY 2009/10 with
Calif. Emergency Management Agency and authorize Chairman to sign Grant Award
and Certificate of Compliance and adopt Resolution.
PLANNING
41.
Approve
the Agricultural Conservation Easements are exempt from CEQA in accordance
with Section 15317 of the CEQA Guidelines and approve use of California Dept.
of Conservation Grant Funds for the purchase of Agricultural Conservation
Easements on the Joe F. Alvernaz, Jim and Colette Alvernaz and James C.
Alvernaz (Alvernaz Farms Inc) property and the Bear Creek Ranch Partnership by
the Central Valley Farmland Trust and adopt Resolution.
42.
Resolution
authorizing submission of HOME Grant Application for $800,000 to be used
for First Time Homebuyer and Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Programs
from the 2009 HOME Program Grant and return to the Board if the Grant
application is successful for final approval.
43.
Contract
with SPG Solar for reimbursement of costs related to Consultant costs
provided by Michael Brandman Associates for the preparation of an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP09-008 -
Ingomar Packing.
SHERIFF
44.
Authorize
donation of nine surplus vehicle mounted two-way radios to
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
45.
Contract
with City of Merced for sale of Tax Defaulted Properties,
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
46.
Authorize
Special Board Project Funds-District One in the amount of $1,000 to be
forwarded to the Planada Municipal Advisory Committee Beautification Project.
47.
Authorize
Special Board Project Funds-District Four in the amount of $300 to be
forwarded to the San Joaquin Valley Resource Conservation District and
Development Area Council to support their programs.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
48.
Authorize
changes to the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority (EIA) MOU for the General
Liability Excess Insurance as amended to maintain membership and authorize
Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2007116.
49.
Authorize
changes to the CSAC Excess Insurance Authority (EIA) MOU for the JPA for
Workers' Compensation Insurance Program as amended to maintain membership and
authorize Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract No. 2007117.
50.
Approve
Merced County's Community Action Agency's submission of Grant Application
to the Dept. of Housing and Community Development for the purpose of providing
first month's rental deposits, eviction prevention and rental assistance
services to those in need and authorize Chairman to sign the Local
Jurisdictional Approval Certification Form.
COUNSEL
51.
Contract
with Neilsen Merksamer et al for Professional Legal Services for elections
advice, issues and pre-clearance legal issues.
LIBRARY
52.
Authorize
the County Librarian to close the Los Banos Branch Library on Saturday,
August 8, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. to allow the Friends of the Library to paint the
inside of the Library.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
53.
Delhi
Municipal Advisory Council - Appointment.
54.
Mental
Health Advisory Board - Appointment.
55.
Ad
Hoc Committee on Juvenile Offender Resource Options - Recommended
Appointments.
56.
Housing
Authority of the County of Merced - Appointment and Selection of two At
Large Members based on the high scores of candidates, above the 70% threshold;
Determine the term which each newly appointed members should be assigned, it is
recommended by staff that the Board assigns the appointee who had the lowest
score to the shorter term and that the Board assign the appointee with the
highest score to the longer term; and, should less than two candidates be
selected, instruct the Clerk to continue to receive applications for any
positions that remain.
BOARD INFORMATION
& POSSIBLE ACTION
57.
Public
Works re: Notice of Contract Award to
Teichert Construction for
Highway 152 at
58.
Dept.
of Admin. Services re: Notification of
Proceeds of the Sale of Surplus
Property during the Period of April 1 through
59.
City
of Los Banos re: Resolution adopted by
the Los Banos City Council on
July 15, 2009 concerning the Merced County Uniform District Election to be held
on November 3, 2009.
60.
California
Dept. of Fish and Game re: Bay-Delta
Sport Fishing Enhancement
Stamp Program Proposal Solicitation Notice is now available.
61.
San
Joaquin River Restoration Program re:
Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach
2B Channel Improvements Project Public Scoping Meetings.
62.
Congressman
Dennis Cardoza re: Clean Water Restoration Act I.
63.
Calif.
Emergency Management Agency re: U.S.
Small Business Administration
declared the primary counties of Fresno, Madera and the contiguous counties of
Inyo, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, Tulare and Tuolumne
a disaster area due to agricultural losses caused by drought beginning January
1, 2009 and continuing.
64.
Calif.
Emergency Management Agency re: U.S.
Small Business Administration
granted a Secretarial Disaster designation for the primary counties of Fresno,
Madera and the contiguous counties of Inyo, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, Mono,
Monterey, San Benito, Tulare and Tuolumne due to agricultural losses caused by
drought beginning January 1, 2009 and continuing.
65.
State
Water Resources Control Board re: Notice
of
Joint Public Workshop
Regulation of Composting Facilities -
66.
State
Water Resources Control Board re:
Petition of
67.
State
Water Resources Control Board re: Notice
of
Public Staff Workshops' and Availability
of Draft Study Report - Presentation and Discussion of Draft Study Report on
Crop Salt Tolerance in Southern Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta on August 13
and
68.
State
Water Resources Control Board re:
Application No. 4901
- Order approving Petition for Temporary Change to authorize the transfer of up
to 2,752.59 acre-feet of water to the 2009 Drought Water Bank - Sacramento
River Ranch.
69.
State
Water Resources Control Board re:
Application 1589 Order
Approving Petition for Temporary Change to authorize the transfer of up to
2,805 acre-feet of water to the 2009 Drought Water Bank, Reclamation District
No. 108.
70.
Calif.
State Controller re: Merced County Audit
Report, Child Abduction and
Recovery Program, Chapter 1399, Statutes of 1976; Chapter 162, Statutes of
1992; and Chapter 988, Statutes of 1996.
71.
California
High-Speed Rail Authority re: Board
Meeting to be held on
POSSIBLE DIRECTION
FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS