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Video & Summary for the Calaveras County Board of Superviser's Meeting for May 27, 2008
San Andreas, CA....The main topic on today's BOS meeting was a Public Hearing on the much discussed Legal access issue. The board voted for temporary waiver of Deeded Legal Access requirements as a requirement for a building permit until the end of 2008. The Meeting Video & Summary is enclosed...
SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HELD ON MAY 27, 2008
PRESENT: Steve Wilensky, Chair; Russ Thomas, Vice-Chair; Bill Claudino, Merita Callaway and Thomas Tryon, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel; Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer; and Madaline Krska, Deputy Clerk
ABSENT: None
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
1.Minutes of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on May 13, 2008 - Board action: approved 5-0
2.CORRESPONDENCE: May 9-15, 2008 - Board action: approved 5-0
3.MINUTE ORDER authorizing Calaveras County to enter into an Administrative Match Agreement with Area 12 Agency on Aging, in the amount of $71,772.00, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; Administration - Board action: approved 5-0
4.RESOLUTION declaring June 2008 as Hunger Awareness Month in Calaveras County; HRC Food Bank - Board action: approved 5-0
5.MINUTE ORDER authorizing Board Chair to sign a letter supporting the nomination of CalWORKs as a 2008 Hunger Champion; Billie Westernoff/HRC and Supervisor Callaway - Board action: approved 5-0
6.MINUTE ORDER authorizing Board Chair to sign an agreement amendment with EDAW Inc. to revise Task 4 Scope of Work for preparation of CEQA document for the proposed Criminal Justice Facility; County Counsel - Board action: approved 5-0
7.RESOLUTION authorizing the Calaveras Works and Human Services Agency to enter into an agreement with California State University, Sacramento, to use the facilities of the Calaveras Works and Human Services Agency for their Master of Social Work Field Placement Program for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013; CalWORKs - Board action: approved 5-0
8.RESOLUTION authorizing the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office to award bid and purchase a new patrol boat using funds awarded from the California Department of Boating and Waterways; Sheriff - Board action: approved 5-0
9.MINUTE ORDER executing amendment A-1 to the Cooperative Agreement 10-168 with Caltrans regarding the relinquishment of a portion of State Route 4 to Calaveras County; Public Works - Board action: approved 5-0
10.RESOLUTION authorizing discharge of accountability to clear outstanding amounts in accounts receivable; Probation - Board action: approved 5-0
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R E G U L A R A G E N D A
11.PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Chris Williams, spoke as a San Andreas Attorney, citizen, taxpayer and voter. Williams referenced the lack of funding for background checks on volunteers for the animal shelter. Williams feels this type of responsibility should not be shifted to the public. Concerns were stated about the information obtained from Public Records Act Requests documentation regarding funds that have been expended in defense of the Community Development Agency Director.
Williams expressed concerns for the current state of the Community Development Agency’s budget. Williams stated his distress regarding this department’s practices and policies. Williams referenced the upcoming election and how he feels it relates to the Community Development Director.
b) Pauline Iwata, spoke representing Relay for Life 2008. Ms. Iwata reported that the recent relay raised $135,000. Despite not reaching the goal that had been set, Ms. Iwata expressed pride that during this time of economic stress the community has supported this endeavor.
Ms. Iwata recognized Supervisor Tryon for his support this year and previous years. Appreciation was expressed for Supervisor Thomas singing the Star Spangle Banner at the ceremony.
c) Stuart Mumm, Poker Flat Homeowner, spoke stating concerns regarding illegal transient rentals. Poker Flat is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential Homes with rentals permitted for 30 days or longer. Mumm stated that some property owners in Poker Flat are renting out their homes for short term rentals. This violates the rights of the other property owners.
Mumm itemized various aspects that the short term rentals are causing the area including overloading of the sewage system which can enter into Lake Tulloch. The issue of overcrowding the roads and parking areas could lead to emergency vehicle response difficulties was stated.
Mumm wants the County to enforce existing ordinances and the transient rental codes. Mumm has sent in complaint forms to the County and has not received response from these. The question of if the County is collecting the 6% Transient Occupancy Tax on these illegal rentals was asked.
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d) Karen Pekarcik, Director, First Five Calaveras, submitted to the Board information regarding a new bill that has been proposed by Senator Cox. This bill would eliminate First Five beginning in 2008/2009 and would put the funds toward Medi-Cal enrollments for children. Ms. Pekarcik feels that these enrollments will not have any real benefit to the County.
The various programs that would be eliminated by this bill were itemized including the majority of the dental care that is provided to the children. Play groups and pre-school enrollments would also be eliminated throughout the County. Having children enrolled in pre-school allows the agencies that provide various programs to be aware of these children and their needs.
Ms. Pekarcik informed that research has been conducted on early childhood development and the support of families and children. The economic return on investment in early childhood is over 16% for the investment of public dollars. To invest in its youngest children is considered the best economic development that a community, city or state can do.
Ms. Pekarcik reported on First 5 funding used for young children’s dental care and the impact it is making on their health, ability to learn and general well being. Ms. Pekarcik asked the Board to think about Senator Cox’s bill and what it will mean to First 5 programs.
e) Mary Boblet, spoke on behalf of Albert Michelson Elementary School for the annual chicken in the barrel fundraiser on Sunday June 1, 2008. This year there will be a special auction item that will have a student be Supervisor Tryon’s shadow of the day.
f) Supervisor Tryon opened discussion with the Board for other Supervisors to participate in this type of fundraiser auction item.
g) Nik Tali, Poker Flat Homeowner, spoke referencing illegal rental properties. Tali stated concerns about the sewage system and the strain that is put on these systems when improper care and over use occurs. Tali referenced spills that have happened into Lake Tulloch in the past and the method that will be used for notification in the future. Tali would like the zoning code enforced for rentals in Poker Flat Subdivision.
h) Bill Schmiett, Mountain Ranch, Director Central Calaveras Fire Protection District, referenced a recent Board of Supervisors discussion regarding fireworks. Central Fire and Ebbetts Pass have banned
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fireworks in their districts. Schmiett feels that since the Fire Chiefs Association is an operational not a policy making organization, they would not be in a position to ban fireworks in the County.
Schmiett referenced other counties that have banned fireworks and feels that this is a Board of Supervisors decision. Schmiett stated that if an ordinance is in place it makes it easier for the legal system to collect restitution when there are damages due to fires.
i) Supervisor Callaway referenced origins of fires from sources other than fireworks. Support is given to individual fire districts making their own regulations regarding fireworks.
j) Supervisor Thomas reminded the members of the public, with concerns about the rentals in Poker Flat Subdivision, about the study session on June 10, 2008.
12.Discussion and possible action re: the introduction of an ordinance amending Calaveras County Code, Chapter 14.02, Section 14.02.010 (Definitions) and 14.02.100 (Dispute Resolution); Department of Agriculture - Board action: approved introduction as amended, 5-0
13.PUBLIC HEARING and possible Board action re: APPEAL filed by Billy and Anita French of the Planning Commission's April 17, 2008 approval of Project 2005-082 Tentative Parcel Map for Billy and Anita French, a request for approval to divide 28.44± acres into four 0.5 ± acre lots and a remainder. The property is on the west side of Hogan Dam Road, about 1/8th of a mile north of Vista del Lago Drive in Valley Springs, within the La Contenta Community Center. The appeal is of the County's approval of the TPM with conditions of approval that require dedication of right of way per Road Ordinance §12.02.160 for that portion of Hogan Dam Road that lies within the applicant's property, and the Planning Commission's denial of a Road Ordinance Modification Request submitted by the applicant. APN 046-019-056 located in a portion of Section 30, Township 4 North, Range 11 East, MDM; Planning - Board action: approved 5-0, denial of appeal
14.PUBLIC HEARING, and possible Board action re: 2008-15 County Initiated Text Change, to consider revisions to the current County Zoning Code General Access Requirements to provide for interim measures while the County considers permanent solutions to the legal access issue; Community Development Agency - Board action: approved introduction as amended, 5-0
15.Discussion and possible action re: appointment of applicants to the Copperopolis Community Plan Advisory Committee; Community Development Agency - Board action: approved as amended designating positions and terms
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16.Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern.
a) Supervisor Thomas reported on the CSAC conference that he and Supervisor Callaway attended last week. Budget concerns were expressed during the meetings. Supervisor Thomas attended meetings regarding the initiatives on climate change. Supervisor Thomas expressed concerns for AB32 and the ominous ramifications for rural counties.
Supervisor Thomas announced that on Saturday, at Copperopolis Town Square, there will be a celebration for the openings of new business.
b) Supervisor Callaway referenced the public comments from Karen Pekarcik on First 5 funding. Supervisor Callaway stated that in the interest of funding, that possible steps to regionalize some of the agencies such as First 5 and Area 12 on Aging should be pursued.
Supervisor Callaway reported on meetings that she attended at the CSAC conference. The Governor spoke about the budget and the necessity to think about the people of California, not what the political parties are going to find acceptable in the budget.
Supervisor Callaway reported on SB375 Transportation Planning and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Calaveras County has received an exemption for rural counties due to non attainment for reasons beyond our control. The Office of Planning and Research(OPR)is drafting guidelines for attainment of greenhouse gasses which was a reoccurring theme in most all of the meetings attended. Supervisor Callaway expressed concerns for the involvement of OPR as this could take away some local authority in land use decisions.
Supervisor Callaway, on Friday, will attend the Regional Water and Growth Visioning Workshop. Supervisor Callaway addressed the Transient Occupancy Tax(TOT) in residential areas. This is a significant issue in the Ebbetts Pass Area that has a week-end rental program. The various concerns have been addressed with the parties involved with this industry. Interest was expressed to change the code for this inclusion.
c) Supervisor Tryon stated he has not experienced any problems with the vacation rentals in the Murphys area.
d) Supervisor Claudino had nothing to report.
e) Supervisor Tryon, on Wednesday, will attend the Fish and Game Commission meeting for Supervisor Callaway. Supervisor Tryon referenced public input he is receiving on the funding issue of background checks for the animal shelter volunteers. Supervisor Tryon asked CAO Lawton to contact the Sheriff to advise the volunteers that funding will continue at least through preliminary budget.
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f) CAO Lawton, assured the Board, that in the budget there will be provisions for the live-scan funding that will not require fee payment by the volunteers. Discussion was held with the Board for other volunteers that a scan may be required. More follow-up will be conducted on this issue.
g) Supervisor Tryon asked to have the same firm that is used to recruit department heads be used to fill Lynn Connor’s vacancy as the General Plan Coordinator.
h) Chair Wilensky attended a Sierra Business Council seminar last week. New technologies and industries are being developed related to value added forest products that previously have been discarded as waste. The potential of having an industry that produces wood pellets locate in the County was stated.
Chair Wilensky, today, will attend the Economic Development Summit Planning meeting; on Thursday will attend a Rail Road Flat community planning meeting; on Friday, will attend the Regional Water and Growth Visioning Workshop; on Sunday, at the West Point Elementary School, there will be the unveiling of the Up From the Understory Project.
i) CAO Lawton had nothing to report.
j) County Counsel Jones had nothing to report.
_____/s/ Karen Varni __________
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of Calif.
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