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, April 17, 2007
9:30 a.m.
1. Approval of minutes of the meeting of April 3, 2007.
2. Board of Supervisors' matters.
3. Administrator's report.
4. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
5. 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.)
6. Consent Calendar B (Item CB-1)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
7. Status report from the Department of Public Works regarding the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program and request to take related actions as detailed in staff report dated April 17, 2007.
Recommended actions: (a) Review funding programs; (b) select projects and programs to be funded; and (c) direct Public Works Director to return to the Board within 45 days and recommend implementation strategy and programs and grant acceptance criteria.
8. Request from Supervisor Kinsey for presentation by the First 5 Marin Children and Families Commission.
9. Request from Supervisor McGlashan to adopt a resolution proclaiming the
10:30 a.m.
10. Hearing: Request from the
Recommended actions: (a) Conduct hearing; and (b) consider adopting resolution approving financing through the CMFA.
11. Request from the Community Development Agency to authorize President to execute agreements related to HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Housing Trust Fund Financing for the Point Reyes Affordable Housing project.
Recommended actions: Authorize President to execute (a) four subordination agreements, which subordinate County financing, to financing provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") and the California Housing Finance Agency ("CalHFA"); and (b) subject to County Counsel approval, other subordination agreements and related documents required by other sources of financing for this project.
12. Request from the Public Works Director to take actions related to proposed rate increase for the
Recommended actions: (a) Accept the Rate Recommendation Report; (b) schedule public hearing for June 12, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.; and direct clerk to mail Notice of Hearing.
13. Request to authorize the President to amend and execute contract agreements, related to the Marin Enterprise Resource Integration Technology ("MERIT") Project implementation, as detailed in staff report dated April 17, 2007.
Recommended actions: Approve.
14. First
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for May 8, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.
15. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize President to execute FY 2007-09 contracts (#04-35097) with the California Department of Health Services, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,600,000, to perform Medi-Cal administrative activities to assist in the efficient administration of the Medi-Cal Program.
Recommended actions: Approve.
16. Appointments:
One vacancy representing District 3 due to the resignation of Brian Dalrymple.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for May 8, 2007.
b. Children and Families Commission (First 5 Marin)
One At-Large term expiration (Regina Archer, incumbent). An application has been received from the incumbent.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
One At-Large vacancy due to the resignation of Mark Ginalski and up to three vacancies for Alternate members, pursuant to Personnel Management Regulation ("PMR") 3.1.
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for May 8, 2007.
d. Wildlife and Fisheries Committee
One vacancy representing Sport Hunters due to the death of Gilbert Murphy.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for May 8, 2007.
(i) Two vacancies representing Business. Applications have been received from Mary Chapman and Leslie Ruhland.
Recommended action: Make two (2) appointments.
(ii) One vacancy representing a 1-Stop Partner due to the resignation of Hillary Crissinger.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for May 8, 2007.
17. Closed Session:
Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case:
1:30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
18. Request from the Community Development Agency to take the following actions related to the East Shore Wastewater Improvement Project:
a. Consider adopting resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEIR");
b. Consider adopting resolution approving the East Shore Wastewater Improvement Project;
c. Consider Petition to form an Onsite Wastewater Disposal Zone ("OWDZ"), conduct public protest hearing; and consider adopting resolution forming the OWDZ based on criteria detailed in staff report dated April 17, 2007;
d. Consider adopting Resolution of Intention to conduct special assessment proceedings for the proposed Marshall Phase 1 Community Wastewater System Assessment District; and
e. Direct staff to negotiate with landowners for the acquisition of a 5-acre public parcel for Phase 1 of the east Shore Wastewater Improvement Project.
Recommended actions: Approve 18a - 18e.
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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. Board of Supervisors:
a. Supervisors Adams and Kinsey requesting resolution proclaiming April 23 - April 29, 2007, as "West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week."
b. Supervisor Adams requesting resolution proclaiming April 22, 2007, as "Earth Day."
CA-2. Community Development Agency:
a. Authorize President to execute Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") program agreement with Homeward Bound of Marin, in the amount of $187,399, for development of Next Key transitional housing.
b. Authorize President to execute amendment to the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") program agreement with the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, increasing the contract amount by $11,100 for a total contract amount of $43,413, to support food distribution programs.
c. Authorize President to execute amendment to the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") program agreement with Community Action Marin, increasing the contract amount by $27,250 for a total contract amount of $142,255, to be used for the Family Outreach Program, Marin Head Start.
d. Authorize President to execute, subject to
e. Authorize President to execute amendment to Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") program agreement with the
CA-3.
a. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007-_____ continuing the local emergency declarations for the
b. Authorize the County Administrator, as the County's Dispute Resolution Program Coordinator, to implement the Dispute Resolution Grant Program for FY 2006-07 and award grants in the total amount of $36,000 for the following programs: (i) Marin County Mediation Services in the amount of $27,000; (ii) Fair Housing Marin in the amount of $5,400; and (iii) Northern California Mediation Center in the amount of $3,600.
c. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin City Community Services District ("MCCSD"), in the amount of $150,000, for one-time support of the costs of operating various MCCSD youth, adult, and senior cultural, and recreational programs.
d. Request to approve 5% temporary acting pay for the Information Services and Technology Director for serving as the Interim Executive Director for the Marin Telecommunications Agency ("MTA").
e. Authorize the President to execute agreement with the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials ("NAHRO"), in the amount of $41,291, to provide interim Deputy Executive Director services for the Marin Housing Authority.
CA-4. Cultural Services:
Authorize President to execute agreement with The Wailers for a performance at the Marin County Fair on Saturday, June 30, 2007.
CA-5. District Attorney:
a. Request to adopt the following resolutions for continuation of the District Attorney's two technology-related grants funded by the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES"), including authorizing the District Attorney to execute, on behalf of the County, the grant award agreements and any extensions or amendments thereof: (i) Resolution No. 2007-_____ in support of the District Attorney's application for the High Technology Theft Apprehension and Prosecution ("HTTAP") Program grant; and (ii) Resolution No. 2007-_____ in support of the District Attorney's application for the HTTAP Identity Theft Program grant.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-___ authorizing the submission of a grant application to the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES") for the Parole Advocacy Program, and authorizing the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof.
CA-6. Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreement in item CA-6a is a renewal of an existing agreement that was included in and funded in the FY 2006-07 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with the Marin AIDS Project, in the amount of $192,059, to provide HIV prevention and education services.
b. Authorize President to execute amendment to FY 2006-07 agreement with Tarcisio Ching, increasing the contract by $7,500 for a total contract not to exceed $32,000, for consultation and training services related to the preparation of Targeted Case Management ("TCM") and mental health cost reports.
c. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007-___ authorizing specified County personnel to access local, state and federal level summary criminal history information to comply with regulations and policies regarding employment, licensing, or certification duties and responsibilities.
CA-7. Human Resources:
Request to recognize a new bargaining unit, Teamsters Local 856 Deputy District Attorneys, effective immediately.
CA-8. Parks:
Request to (a) adopt Initial Resolution No. 2007-_____ describing improvements or changes for Rush Creek under the Marin County Landscaping and Lighting District; and (b) direct the Department to contract with a civil engineer to prepare an Engineer's Report for the District.
CA-9. Probation:
Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007-____ authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to submit Application for Approval for the County's Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan and related contracts, amendments, or extensions, for FY 2007-08 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funding.
CA-10. Public Works:
a. Approve temporary closure and traffic control on
b. Approve temporary closure of
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-_____ providing for the official adoption of the 2006-07 Road Mileage of County maintained roads.
d. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct clerk to advertise for bids for the College Avenue Pedestrian Signal Project. (Project No. ENWGPI)
CA-11. Treasurer:
Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin County Open Space District to purchase tax-defaulted parcel, 038-361-15, in the amount of $1,900.
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Item CB-1) (Four affirmative votes required)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
CB-1. Community Development Agency:
a. Request to take the following actions related to improvement of traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety in the vicinity of the Fireside Affordable Apartments: (i) accept $198,906 from the Transportation Authority of Marin "TAM"); and (ii) authorize President to execute funding agreement with TAM.
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with Citizens Housing Corporation, in the amount of $198,906, for the infrastructure improvements for the Fireside Traffic Safety Project as detailed in staff report dated April 17, 2007.
c. Request to take the following actions to re-establish a short term loan program enabling the Marin Housing Authority to purchase Below Market Rate ("BMR") homes in probate, foreclosure or resale: (i) approve use of $400,000; and (ii) authorize the Community Development Agency Director to execute, subject to County Counsel and County Administrator approval, standard short term loan agreements, not to exceed $250,000 per loan, with MHA.