MARIN
MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARIN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
9:00 a.m.
1. Review progress on potential County Campaign Finance Ordinance. (Workshop to be conducted in room 324 A, with information to be available.)
10:00 a.m.
2. Presentation of "Employee of the Month" Award, January 2009, to Jim Toth of the Information Services and Technology Department.
3. Approval of minutes of the meetings of January 6 and 13, 2009.
4. Board of Supervisors' matters.
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-9)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.)
8. Consent Calendar B (Items CB-1 through CB-4)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
9. Request from the Community Development Agency to award certificates to 31 newly certified Marin Green Businesses.
Recommended action: Approve.
10. Request from Supervisors Arnold and McGlashan to sign a letter to Unimodal Transport Solutions Inc. requesting information regarding a demonstration project in Marin.
11. Supervisor Adams requesting resolution commending recipients of the "Helping Hand" award, acknowledging their contributions to assisting the most vulnerable members of our community.
12. First Reading: Ordinance related to Marshall Onsite Wastewater Disposal Zone #1, including setting sewer service charges, connection fees and other fees, approving the FY 2008-09 annual budget, authorizing collection on the tax roll for FY 2009-10 and thereafter, and making findings of inapplicability pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (4/5 vote required)
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for February 10, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.
13. First Reading: Ordinance related to Marshall Onsite Wastewater Disposal Zone #1, regulating the use of community sewers, installation and connection of building sewers and sewer laterals, providing permits and requiring fees for the installation and connection of sanitary waste systems, regulating the discharge of waters and wastes into the community sewer system and making findings of exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (4/5 vote required)
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for February 10, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.
14. Human Resources Quarterly Position Classification/Equity Adjustments. On the recommendation of the Human resources Director, the following FY 2008-09 classification studies/equity adjustments are recommended for approval:
Auditor-Controller:
a. Effective February 8, 2009, request to reclassify three Accounting Assistant positions (Class #1391) to Senior Accounting Assistant (Class #1390), and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009, related to classification study of Accounting Assistant positions in the Accounts Payable section.
b. Effective February 8, 2009, authorize a 15% temporary assignment differential to the Deputy Auditor-Controller related to the initial implementation of voter-approved Fiscal Management Consolidation Act (Measure B).
c. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve salary adjustments for the following Auditor classifications, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009: Auditor I (Class #0376) 0.3%, Senior Auditor (Class #0368) 4.7%; and Accountant II (Class #0370) 2.3%.
d. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve standby and callback pay for the Assistant Coroner when assuming the duties of a Coroner's Investigator as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
e. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve salary adjustments for the following County Counsel classifications: County Counsel I (Class #2541) 3.9%, County Counsel III (Class #2543) 1.0%; and County Counsel IV (Class #2544) 1.0%, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009 related to compensation study of the County Counsel classification series.
f. Effective February 8, 2009, request to retitle the classification of Administrative Secretary (Class #1501) to Administrative Secretary - Legal and reallocate Senior Secretary (Position #13390020) to step 5 of the new classification, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
Cultural Services:
g. Effective February 8, 2009, request to adopt title change from Senior Box Office Coordinator to Box Office Supervisor, adopt revised classification and related salary range for Box Office Supervisor (Class #1237) and revised class specifications for Box Officer Coordinator (Class #1256) and Box Office Assistant (Class #1255), and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
h. Effective February 8, 2009, request to adopt title change from Exhibits Supervisor to Exhibits Coordinator, adopt revised classification and related salary range for Exhibits Coordinator (Class #1248), and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
Health and Human Services:
i. Effective February 8, 2009, request to adopt title change from Epidemiology Program Coordinator to Epidemiology Program Services Manager, adopt revised classification and related salary range for Epidemiology Program Services Manager (Class #1038), and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009, related to classification study.
j. Effective February 8, 2009, request to adopt new classification and related salary range for Health and Human Services Facilities Manager (Class #0249), take related actions, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009; and authorize position to be filled through promotional competitive recruitment.
k. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve proposed classification and related salary range for Deputy Director of Health and Human Services-Aging & Adult Services (Class #1250), take related actions, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009; and authorize position to be filled through promotional competitive recruitment.
l. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve salary adjustments for the following supervising nursing classifications represented by the Marin County Management Employees' Association ("MCMEA"), as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009: Supervising Registered Nurse (Class #0999) 7.7%, Supervising Registered Nurse - Bilingual (Class #0998) 10.0%, Supervising Certified Nurse Midwife (Class #1476) 8.5%, Supervising Certified Nurse Midwife - Bilingual (Class #1477) 8.5%; Detention Nursing Supervisor (Class #1466) 2.9%, Supervising Nurse Practitioner (Class #1470) 1.0%, Supervising Mental Health Nurse/Unit Supervisor (Class #1448) 1.4%; and Supervising Public Health Nurse (Class #1003) 0.3%.
Library:
m. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve a 7.1% salary adjustment for the classification of Library Technical Services Manager (Class #0403), as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
Probation:
n. Effective February 8, 2009, request to reclassify Intermediate Clerk/Typist (Position #13440001, Class #1344) to Senior Clerk/Typist (Class #1341), and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
Sheriff:
o. Effective February 8, 2009, request to approve salary adjustments for the following job classes represented by the Marin County Deputy Sheriffs' Association, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009: Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Class #0709) 0.7%, Deputy Sheriff (Class #0719) 0.7%, Deputy Sheriff Specialist (Class #0267) 0.7%, District Attorney Inspector (Class #0518) 0.9%; and Supervising District Attorney Inspector (Class #0521) 0.9%.
15. Appointments:
a. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
One vacancy for a Senior Tenant Representative due to the resignation of Isaiah Wallace. Applications have been received from Karen Ashby, Robert Gallimore, Sanford Gossman,
Recommended actions: Make appointment or select applicants for interviews on March 3, 2009.
Five term expirations, pursuant to revised Planning Commission By-Laws, as follows: One seat representing District 2, one seat representing District 3, one seat representing District 4, and two At-Large seats. The following applications have been received:
|
Designation |
Applicants |
|
District 2 |
*Joan Lubamersky |
|
District 3 |
*Randy Greenberg |
|
District 4 |
*Wade Holland |
|
At-Large (2 seats) |
*Katherine Crecelius, Mark Ginalski, Amanda Metcalf, *Steve Thompson |
*Incumbent
Recommendation actions: (i) Make appointments for Districts 2, 3 and 4; and (ii) make two At-Large appointments or schedule interviews for February 3, 2009.
c. Residential Rehabilitation Loan Committee
Two vacancies: one seat for a Low Income representative due to the resignation of Pat Lista-Mei and one At-Large seat due to the resignation of Karen Nunn. An application has been received from Joan Ripple (Low Income representative) and from David Smadbeck (At-Large representative).
Recommended actions: Make two (2) appointments.
11:00 a.m.
16. Hearing: Consideration of Marin Sanitary Service's requested 6.42% rate increase, effective February 1, 2009, for areas known as Central Marin Franchise Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and the Ross Valley South Franchise Area.
Recommended actions: (a) Conduct scheduled hearing; (b) consider adopting rate increase; and (c) if approved, authorize President to execute amendment to the agreement with Marin Sanitary Service reflecting approved rate.
Recess as the Board of Supervisors
11:10 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
17a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of January 13, 2009.
17b. Board of Directors' matters.
17c. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Open Space District Agenda.
17d. General Manager's report.
17e. Authorize President to execute agreement with Environmental Science Associates, in the amount of $298,585, for development of a vegetation and biodiversity management plan.
Recommended action: Approve.
17f. Authorize President to execute agreement with Miller Pacific Engineering Group, extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2009, for geotechnical engineering services to repair January and April 2006 storm damage.
Recommended action: Approve.
17g. Authorize President to execute agreement with Kermani Consulting Group, extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2009, for cost recovery assistance related to the repair of damage to Open Space District lands and facilities caused by the storms of January and April 2006.
Recommended action: Approve.
17h. Authorize President to execute documents to effect an easement exchange with Carlene F. Lockman Trustee, related to access to the Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve from the end of
Recommended action: Approve.
17i. Request to accept $10,000 donation from the Brewster Foundation.
Recommended action: Approve.
17j. Request to accept $5,000 donation from the Arntz Family Foundation.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adjourn as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
11:15 a.m. Convene Special Meeting of the Marin County Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
18a. Organization of Board:
i. Election of President.
ii. Election of Vice-President.
iii. Election of Second Vice-President.
18b. Approval of minutes of the meeting of September 30, 2008.
18c. Board of Commissioners' matters.
18d. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Redevelopment Agency agenda.
18e. Request to approve changes in loan commitment for the Fireside Affordable Apartments, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
Recommended action: Approve.
18f. Authorize President to execute consent to allow Goldfarb & Lipman LLP to jointly represent the County of Marin, the County of Marin Redevelopment Agency, the Marin Housing Authority, the City of San Rafael, and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Rafael, in connection with the Below Market Rate ("BMR") Housing Agreement and revisions to homebuyer documents. (Corresponds with item CA-1d on the Board of Supervisors' Agenda.)
Recommended action: Approve.
Adjourn Special Meeting of the Marin County Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors
19. Closed Session:
a. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of case: Taurus Marine, Inc. v.
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) involving the recently approved revision of the Marin County Wide General Plan. Number of potential case(s): one or more, including potential litigation with the Dutra Group.
1:30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
20. Hearing: Consideration of proposed text and map amendments to the 2007 Marin Countywide Plan ("CWP").
Recommended actions: (a) Review administrative record; (b) conduct public hearing; and (c) consider adopting resolutions approving 2008 addendum to the 2007 Marin Countywide Plan Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") and amendment to the 2007 Marin Countywide Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission; and resolution approving the amendment to the 2007 Marin Countywide Plan related to the Baylands Corridor at the San Rafael Rock Quarry as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 through CA-9)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.)
CA-1. Community Development Agency:
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Baird + Driskell Community Planning, in an amount not to exceed $40,194, to prepare the Housing Element Update.
b. Authorize President to execute Second Addendum to the agreement with Richards, Watson, & Gershon, increasing the contract by $26,860 for a total contract amount of $37,360, to provide legal assistance to the Community Choice Aggregation Governance Committee and Local Government Task Force.
c. Authorize President to execute the following two agreements with Fireside Affordable Housing Associates: (i) Amendment 1 to the Amended and Restated Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") program loan agreement; and (ii) Amendment 1 to the second amended and restated HOME program loan agreement, to allow for increased management fees for the Fireside Housing, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
d. Authorize President to execute consent to allow Goldfarb & Lipman LLP to jointly represent the County of Marin, the County of Marin Redevelopment Agency, the Marin Housing Authority, the City of San Rafael, and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Rafael, in connection with the Below Market Rate ("BMR") Housing Agreement and revisions to homebuyer documents. (Corresponds with item 18f on the Redevelopment Agency Agenda.)
e. Authorize President to execute agreement with Community Energy Services Corporation, in the amount of $395,680, to provide energy efficiency services for implementation of the Marin Energy Watch Partnership.
f. Authorize President to execute agreement with HMW International Inc., in the amount of $188,200, to provide energy efficiency services for implementation of the Marin Energy Watch Partnership.
g. Authorize President to execute agreement with Kenwood Energy, in the amount of $60,000, to provide energy efficiency services for implementation of the Marin Energy Watch Partnership.
h. Authorize President to execute agreement with
i. Authorize President to execute agreement with Utility Management Services, in the amount of $11,000, to provide energy efficiency services for implementation of the Marin Energy Watch Partnership.
CA-2.
Authorize President to execute agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $69,000, to prepare a comprehensive parking study and parking management plan for the Civic Center Campus.
CA-3.
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Nichols-Berman Environmental Planning, in the amount of $248,470, for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Easton Point Residential Development Project pursuant to the stipulated judgment in County of Marin v. Martha Company, United States Northern District Court Case No. C06-02005SBA(BZ).
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with John Roberto Associates, in the amount of $100,000, for professional services as contract planner for the Easton Point Residential Development Project pursuant to the stipulated judgment in County of Marin v. Martha Company, United States Northern District Court Case No. C06-02005SBA(BZ).
CA-4. Fire:
Approve the temporary transfer of one 2008 HME/Ahrens-Fox Type I Fire Engine and related equipment from the State of California Office of Emergency Services to the Marin County Fire Department.
CA-5. Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreement in item CA-5d is a renewal of an existing agreement that was included in and funded in the FY 2008-09 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Chinello and Mandell, in the amount of $55,000, for consultant services related to the Office of the Public Guardian.
b. Authorize President to execute Agreement #08-1683 with the California HealthCare Foundation, to participate in its "Strengthening Community Dental Practices" Project.
c. Authorize President to execute FY 2008-09 agreement with Homeward Bound of Marin, in an amount not to exceed $517,769, to provide temporary, long-term and permanent residence and case management services to homeless mentally disordered individuals.
d. Authorize President to execute multi-year (FY 2008-11) agreement (Agreement #08-85447), in the total amount of $3,408,000, with the California Department of Public Health to provide supplemental nutrition program resources to low-income families.
CA-6. Parks:
Request to adopt Resolution No. 2009-_____ requesting a $403,000 grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways to implement Phase II of the Miller Boat Launch Renovation,
CA-7. Public Works:
a. Approve extension of the temporary closure of
b. Authorize President to execute First Addendum to the agreement with Landrum & Brown, Inc., extending the term of the contract to September 30, 2009, for Phase 1 of the Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS")/Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the proposed Gnoss Field runway extension.
c. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2009-_____ authorizing submission of applications for eligible grant programs to the California Integrated Waste Management Board ("CIWMB"); and authorizing, for the period of January 27, 2009, through January 27, 2014, the Director of Public Works or his designee, to execute all related documents to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant applications.
d. Authorize President to execute lease agreement with the California Legislature, Senate Rules Committee, for lease of office space to State Senator Mark Leno.
CA-8. Registrar of Voters:
Adopt Resolution No. 2009-_____ authorizing the Registrar of Voters to provide services and to consolidate the
CA-9. Treasurer:
a. Monthly report of County, Schools, and District Investments as of December 31, 2008.
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin Audubon Society, in the amount of $8,300, to purchase the following tax-defaulted parcels: Parcel 023-080-06, a salt marsh and tide lot located in the portion of Rancho Corte Madera Del Presidio in the Corte Madera vicinity; and Parcel 157-132-14, located in the portion of Rancho De Novato in the Black Point vicinity.
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Items CB-1 through CB-4) (Four affirmative votes required)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
CB-1. Fire:
Request to recognize $45,000 in unanticipated revenue, to support programs managed by FireSafe Marin, as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
CB-2. Health and Human Services:
a. Request to (i) authorize President to execute FY 2008-09 agreement with the City and County of San Francisco, for the disbursement of Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency ("CARE") Act Title I funds, in the amount of $847,408, for the provision of HIV/AIDS services; (ii) adopt corresponding resolution authorizing execution of agreement; and (iii) approve budget actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
b. Request to (i) accept $2,500 donation from Mr. Charles A. James to support the Marin County Dental Clinic's efforts in delivering services to children; and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
c. Request to (i) authorize President to execute grant agreement (#2009-01688) with the Marin Community Foundation, in the amount of $80,000, to support safety net programs and services; and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.
CB-3. Library:
Request to accept the following donations and approve related budget actions as detailed in staff reports dated January 27, 2009:
a. $500 from Marin Sanitary Service;
b. $1,000 from the Hellman Family Foundation;
c. $1,029 from the
d. $1,500 from the Wells
CB-4. Public Works:
Request to approve the funding allocation for Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program projects as detailed in staff report dated January 27, 2009.