MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
9:00 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
1a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 20, 2007.
1b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Housing Authority agenda.
1c. Board of Commissioners' matters.
1d. Executive Director's Report.
1e. Request to adopt resolution approving the Public Housing Assessment System ("PHAS") Management Operations Certification for FY 2006.
Recommended action: Approve.
1f. Request to adopt resolution approving the Risk Management Policy Statement.
Recommended action: Approve.
1g. Request to approve a 3% salary adjustment for the Shelter Plus Care Case Manager.
Recommended action: Approve.
1h. Request to approve transfer of $750,000 from the Housing Choice Voucher Reserves to the Public Housing Operating Reserves for FY 2006, to eliminate deficit and stay in compliance with Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") operating reserve balance requirements.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adjourn as the Marin County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
10:00 a.m. Convene as Board of Supervisors
2. Presentation of "Employee of the Month" Award, February 2007, to Freddy Dubon-Romero, of the Public Defender's Office.
3. Approval of minutes of the meetings of February 13 and 20, 2007.
4a. Board of Supervisors' matters.
4b. Request from Supervisors Kinsey and Arnold to discuss recent enforcement actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and direct County actions.
5. Administrator's report.
6. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
7. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1 through CA-11)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
8. Consent Calendar B (Items CB-1 through CB-3)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
9. Request from Department of Health and Human Services to take actions related to approval of FY 2006-07 Master Fee for Service Contract for Community Mental Health Services, Adult Residential Provider contracts.
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute Master Contract, in the amount of $2,800,000, to apply to fee for service contracts with Community Mental Health Services and adult residential mental health services providers and (b) authorize the Health and Human Services Director to execute contracts pursuant to this Master Contract.
10. Request from Department of Health and Human Services to take actions related to approval of FY 2006-07 Master Fee for Service Contract for physicians providing services to adult and child mental health clients.
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute Master Contract, in the amount of $650,000, to apply to fee for service contracts with Community Mental Health Services and physicians and (b) authorize the Health and Human Services Director to execute contracts pursuant to this Master Contract.
11. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Buckelew Programs, in an amount not to exceed $3,567,940, to provide various services to adult mental health clients.
Recommended action: Approve.
12. Appointments:
One vacancy for a Board of Supervisors' appointee. Applications have been received from Stephen Patterson and Deborah Vick.
Recommended action: Make appointment or schedule interviews for March 27, 2007.
b. County Service Area ("CSA") 18 - Las Gallinas
i. One vacancy due to the resignation of Harriot Manley. An application has been received from Kathryn Neville.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
ii. One vacancy due to the resignation of Bruce Winchell.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for March 27, 2007.
c. Tamalpais Design Review Board ("TDRB")
Five term expirations as follows: Crystal Barriscale, Bill Cullen, Robert Freitas, John McCormick and Kathy Ryan. All incumbents have reapplied.
Recommended actions: Make five (5) appointments.
a. Request from the Retirement Administrator to add 1.0 FTE Senior Clerk Typist position (Class #1341), effective March 18, 2007, to assist active and inactive Marin County Employees' Retirement Association ("MCERA") members.
b. Request from the Human Resources Director and the Auditor-Controller to approve 6.0% salary adjustment for the classification of Senior Accountant (Class #0373), effective April 8, 2007.
c. Request from the Directors of Parks and Open Space and Human Resources to approve actions related to realigning the management structure of the Department of Parks and Open Space to maximize and support the new strategic direction being developed by the County.
Recommended actions: Approve actions as detailed in staff reports dated March 13, 2007, for items 13a - 13c.
14. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 6.90 of the Marin County Code extending existing restrictions upon the use of Bolinas Beach for camping during weekends.
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for March 27, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.
Recess as Board of Supervisors
11:00 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
15a. Approval of minutes of the meetings of February 6 and 13, 2007.
15b. Board of Directors' matters.
15c. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Open Space District Agenda.
15d. General Manager's report.
15e. Request for adoption of response to FY 2005-2006 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report "Agendizing Responses to the Grand Jury Reports" (May 26, 2006).
Recommended actions: Concur in and thereby adopt the response and direct the President to submit the response to the Presiding Judge.
15f. Request to authorize President to execute second addendum to the agreement with Kermani Consulting Group, increasing the amount by $118,000 for a total contract amount of $175,500, extending the agreement to December 31, 2007, and amending the scope of services for disaster recovery assistance related to the storms of January and April 2006.
Recommended action: Approve.
15g. Request to accept staff report regarding the Dickson Ridge Trail.
Recommended actions: Receive report and public testimony.
Adjourn as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
11:30 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
16a. Approval of minutes of the meetings of February 20 and 27, 2007.
16b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda.
16c. Board of Supervisors' matters.
16d. Request to adopt resolution accepting the Engineer's Report for the proposed Drainage System Fee in Flood Zone 9, Ross Valley and setting the protest hearing for May 1, 2007.
Recommended action: Approve.
16e. Appointments:
Flood Control Zone ("FCZ") #5 Advisory Board Stinson Beach
One vacancy due to the resignation of James Sutton. An application has been received from Howard Schechter.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
Adjourn as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Reconvene as Board of Supervisors
17. Closed Session:
a. Instructions to labor negotiator (Human Resources Director) regarding benefits for all bargaining units pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of case: Abernathy v. County of Marin, et al., Case No. CV 022794.
c. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 on the matter as follows: Real Property Address: 3110 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA (APN 09-121-03 and 09-121-04); Agency Negotiators: David Speer, Facilities Planning & Development Manager; Real Property Lessee/Negotiators: Executive Director, Marin Community Clinic, a Non-Profit Corporation; Under Negotiation: lease terms.
d. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of potential cases: One (1).
1:30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
18. Hearing: Harriman Appeal of the Planning Commissions non-action on the Olema Farm House (10005 One LLC) Coastal Permit, Design Review and Use Permit Renewal. (APN 166-201-14)
Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct public hearing; and (c) make decision on appeal.
2:00 p.m.
19. Hearing: Hughes Appeal of the Planning Commission's conditional approval of the Hansen Minor Design Review Application. (APN 143-142-25)
Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct public hearing; and (c) make decision on appeal.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 through CA-11)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
CA-1. Auditor-Controller:
Request from Auditor-Controller to adopt Resolution No. 2007-__ determining the FY 2006-07 appropriations of tax proceeds pertaining to the County of Marin's Special Districts not included in previous actions, in accordance with Article XIII-B of the State Constitution (Proposition 4 Gann Initiative).
CA-2. Board of Supervisors:
a. Supervisor Adams requesting the Board adjourn in memory of Howard Council and Coleman Persily.
b. Supervisors Kinsey and McGlashan requesting resolution commending Dr. Daniel Collins, D.D.S. for his extraordinary contributions in the arenas of public health, civil rights, education and business.
c. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution supporting the "Earn It! Keep It! Save It!" to increase access to the Earned Income Tax Credit.
d. Supervisors Adams and Arnold requesting resolutions commending this years inductees into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame.
CA-3. Community Development Agency:
Authorize President to execute First Amendment to the agreement with EDAW, Inc., in an amount not to exceed 79,088 for a total amount of $411,923, for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Lawson's Landing Project.
CA-4. County Administrator:
a. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007-_____ continuing the local emergency declarations for the County of Marin, related to severe storm damage, in conformance with Government Code Section 8630.
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with Red Hill Community Park Joint Powers Authority, in the amount of $200,000, to provide support for the construction of the sports field element of Red Hill Field Park in Ross Valley.
c. Authorize President to execute agreement with Homeward Bound of Marin, in the amount of $100,000, to partially offset construction costs for the Homeward Bound Next Key project.
CA-5. District Attorney:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-___ authorizing the District Attorney to submit a Grant application to the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES") for continued funding for the Vertical Prosecution Block Grant Program.
b. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2007-___ authorizing submission of a grant proposal to the California Department of Insurance ("CDI") for the continuation of the Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud Investigation and Prosecution Program, and authorizing the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof; and (ii) adopt Resolution No. 2007-___ authorizing submission of a grant proposal to the CDI for the continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Investigation and Prosecution Program, and authorizing the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof.
CA-6. Fire:
Request to approve purchase of equipment from Motorola, in the amount of $45,000, for Marin Emergency Radio Authority ("MERA") radios and accessories.
CA-7. Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreements in items CA-7g - CA-7h are renewals of existing agreements that were included in and funded in the FY 2006-07 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute amendment to FY 2006-07 agreement with Catholic Charities Catholic Youth Organization ("CYO"), increasing the contract by $33,603 for a total amount of $427,320, to provide senior nutrition services.
b. Authorize President to execute the following amended FY 2006-07 agreements, totaling $544,820, to provide alcohol and drug prevention and treatment services for the Substance Abuse Offender Treatment Program: (i) Elizabeth Dandenell, in the amount of $113,050; (ii) Elizabeth Stires, in the amount of $42,000; (iii) Family Service Agency of Marin, in the amount of $73,683; (iv) Marin People Care, dba The Vine, in the amount of $29,454; (v) Marin Services for Women, in the amount of $232,883; and (vi) Marin Treatment Center, in the amount of $53,750.
c. Request to (i) approve FY 2006-07 Master Fee for Service Contract, in the amount of $370,000, to apply to fee for service contracts with child day treatment providers for seriously emotionally disturbed children; and (ii) authorize the Health and Human Services Director to execute contracts pursuant to this Master Contract.
d. Request to approve amendment to membership composition of the Workforce Investment Board, pursuant to SB 293.
e. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 County Performance Contract (including the County Use of State Hospitals Agreement) with the California Department of Mental Health, in the amount of $268,319, for State Hospital services as mandated by Section 5650 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
f. Request to set hearing on March 27, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adopting a resolution revising the rate schedule for the Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program.
g. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Sausalito Networking, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $68,156, to provide computer consultation services.
h. Authorize President to execute agreement with First 5 Marin Children and Families Commission, in the amount of $97,279 for the period of January 1, 2007, through June 30, 2007, to continue a children's oral health program.
CA-8. Human Resources:
Authorize President to execute agreement with Hazel Payne, in the amount of $75,000, to conduct classification, compensation and related studies.
CA-9. Information Services and Technology:
Authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with Materus Consulting, in the amount of $43,800, to provide programming services for the SAP system
CA-10. Public Works:
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, in the amount of $34,405, to provide evaluation for year three operation of the Muir Woods Shuttle Demonstration Project.
b. Authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with Shoreline Disposal, reflecting a 3.79% rate increase for refuse and recycling services in the West Marin Franchise Area No. 1.
c. Authorize President to (i) execute Notice of Completion for the Air Conditioning Replacement and Expansion for the Computer Room Project; and (ii) approve release of retention 35 days after Board action, in the amount of $10,932.63, to R. E. Corporation of Santa Rosa. (Project No. C476)
d. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for bids for the Pt. Reyes Public Facility Project (Engineer's estimate $460,000). (Project No. CAMS-2407)
e. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for bids for the Marin County Garage Mechanical Improvements Project. (Project No. CAP-92533-01)
f. Request to adopt Traffic Resolution No. _____ amending parking and traffic regulations for the Pohono Park and Ride lot.
g. Request to adopt Traffic Resolution No. _____ allowing parking on portions of Gate Six Road in the Waldo Point Area.
CA-11. Treasurer:
Monthly report of County, Schools, and District Investments as of January 31, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Items CB-1 through CB-3) (Four affirmative votes required)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
CB-1. Fire:
Request to (a) accept an Office of Traffic Safety ("OTS") grant, in the amount of $103,973, to purchase state of the art extrication equipment from L.N. Curtis; and (b) approve related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated March 13, 2007.
CB-2. Health and Human Services:
a. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Programs to (i) authorize President to execute amended FY 2006-07 agreements with Center Point, in the amount of $151,796 and with Teena Scovis-Weston, in the amount of $52,687 for Adult Drug Court services; and (ii) approve related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated March 13, 2007.
b. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health to (i) authorize President to execute amendment to 2006 agreement with the California Family Health Council, Inc. ("CHFC"), accepting $15,500 in additional funding, for Title X Basic Contraceptive Services; and (ii) approve related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated March 13, 2007.
CB-3. Public Works:
Request from the Public Works Director to take the following actions related to granting sanitary sewer easement to the Novato Sanitary District for the District's wastewater facility upgrade project: (a) authorize President to execute Property Purchase Agreement with the Novato Sanitary District; (b) adopt resolution authorizing conveyance of easement; and (c) authorize President to execute Grant of Easement to the District.