SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 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
MINUTES of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on November 18, 2008 - Board action: approved 5-0
CORRESPONDENCE: November 14-26, 2008; - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION accepting a $350,738 grant award from the United States Department of Justice 2008 COPS Technology Grant Program for the purchase and installation of microwave equipment on the Ross Drive Radio Repeating Tower and power infrastructure improvements on the Blue Mountain Radio Repeating Tower to support the first phase of constructing a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) System for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, along with a BUDGET TRANSFER, for said amount, in conjunction therewith; Sheriff - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION authorizing Public Works Director to obtain Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 funding assistance; Public Works - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION authorizing submission to the State for the CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF Three Year Plan and designate Calaveras Works and Human Services Agency the lead agency for funding, in the amount of $113,427, for each State fiscal year beginning 2008 through 2011; CalWORKs - Board action: approved 5-0
MINUTE ORDER authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Declaration of Intent authorizing the California Department of Public Health to administer the FY 2008-09 Emergency Medical Services Appropriation for Calaveras County, in the amount of $12,268.00, to reimburse physicians and hospitals for costs of uncompensated emergency medical services; Public Health - Board action: approved 5-0
RESOLUTION authorizing the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Public Authority Governing Board, to authorize a re-application to the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California, for a certificate of consent to self-insure workers' compensation; Public Authority - Board action: approved 5-0
R E G U L A R A G E N D A
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Randy Metzger, addressed the Board as a representative of the Calaveras County Fish and Game Commission. Metzger submitted into the record, documentation regarding a lawsuit concerning the suspension of fish planting. Fish and Game will be completing Environmental Impact Reports in January 2010 for more than 25 sensitive species. Metzger stated, this would have an economic impact to the area for the waters that can not be planted by State Fish and Game. The Local Fish and Game Commission will be able to plant depending on the size of the body
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of water. Metzger is requesting the Board send a letter to State Legislators regarding concern for this matter. Two of the 25 sensitive species have been identified in the County. The State Fish and Game Department can not plant if there is a survey that any species have been identified or if a survey has not been completed.
Randy Metzger, County Assessor, informed the Board the Assessors Office will be closed on December 18, 2008 in the afternoon.
Cathy Bourland, representing Human Resource Council, updated the Board on the Food Banks’ completed construction project for their mid- December target date. Ms. Bourland invited the Board to attend the March 7, 2009 grand opening of the Food Bank and the launching of their new name and look. This is the first step towards a reorganization of the entire Human Resource Council.
Ms. Bourland reminded the Board this is the season for the Santa Express season. At Thanksgiving, 650 boxes were given to families with 400 people on a waiting list. For Santa’s Express 650 boxes will be given during this huge project done by volunteers. Ms. Bourland stated, on December 21st the packing of the food items and the inclusion of clothes and toys will be done. Assistance is needed for this and for December 23rd which is the all day distribution of the items. Ms. Bourland informed, this year with numbers larger than previous years, any assistance in this is appreciated. More information can be obtained by calling Billie Westernoff at 754-1257.
Brian Moss, Director of Environmental Health, reminded the Board and the community of the workshop this evening, conducted by the State Water Resources Control Board. Discussion will be held regarding the proposed AB 885 statewide on site wastewater regulations. The draft environmental impact report associated with the regulations will also be discussed. The meeting will be held a 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors chambers.
Tony Boboluchi, San Joaquin/Calaveras Building Trades Council, spoke to the Board supporting the Trinitas project. Boboluchi stated this project will employ members of the Council and generate revenue for the County.
Boboluchi asked for Board consideration for this project when it is on a meeting agenda and to keep in mind the benefits for the County.
Gene Davenport, San Joaquin/Calaveras County Labor Council, spoke to the Board supporting the Trinitas project. Davenport feels it is time to move forward on this project that would generate tax dollars for the County. Davenport stated the project would benefit the schools and they would be able to use the facility for their golf programs. The roads will need to be addressed for the project. Davenport stated the corporation has the funds to go forward with project and asked for Board consideration for approval.
Cory Burnell, representing Burnell Wealth Management, Valley Springs, submitted into the record, a report regarding Economic Considerations
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for the County. Burnell highlighted his report listing: budget concerns for the County, addressing policies that inhibit economic growth, unemployment rate in the County, hindrance from the State, long term investment should be a priority, Planning Department development projects should be acted upon without delay for local work and tax benefits, support for the Trinitas project and the economic benefits it would derive and the County’s cash carry in jeopardy for the next year’s budget.
Presentation of RESOLUTION recognizing Linda S. Churches, CPA, Auditor-Controller and staff for excellence in financial reporting; Auditor-Controller - Board action: approved 5-0
Discussion and possible action re: approval of contract and scope of work with Kitchell CEM, Inc. to provide design review and construction management services for the 240 Bed Jail Complex, Sheriff Administration Building, Dispatch Office of Emergency Services (OES), and operational components; Sheriff - Board action: approved 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING and possible Board action re: 2007-002 Zoning Amendment for Ups and Downs Ranch. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Amendment to accommodate a Boundary Line Adjustment. - Board action: approved 5-0
Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern. Supervisor Tryon on Wednesday will attend a RCRC meeting in Sacramento.
Supervisor Thomas referenced his attendance with Supervisor Callaway at the annual CSAC conference last week. Thomas stated the Governor was the guest speaker at a luncheon. Supervisor Thomas will attend the SB 885 Workshop this evening; on Wednesday evening will attend the Calaveras Parks and Recreation Commission meeting the Jenny at the Jenny Lind Veterans Hall; Supervisor Thomas extended an invitation to the Board to attend the Chamber Mixer at Panini’s Italian Grill in Copper Town Square on Thursday.
Supervisor Callaway referenced the CSAC conference and the CSAC Presidents Award for not taking the counties money and for fighting attempts by the Legislature to do this. Supervisor Callaway will attend the SB 885 Workshop this evening; on Friday will be attending a Central Sierra Child Support meeting if it has not been cancelled; on Thursday will attend the Chamber Mixer in Copper Town Square; this week, will attend the Deputy Sheriff’s Association dinner. Supervisor Callaway announced, as a reminder, County Counsel James Jones will be teaching an ethics class at CalWORKs. It is necessary to complete a class every two years for members of boards, committees and anyone who is paid or could be paid for expenses.
Supervisor Claudino will not be attending the SB 885 Workshop this evening as he has a Historical Society Board of Directors meeting; on Wednesday morning he will attend the Mountain Valley Emergency Medical Services meeting; Supervisor Claudino encouraged attendance at the Calaveras Visitors Center open house on Wednesday; Saturday evening will attend the Calaveras Historical Society dinner.
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Chair Wilensky will attend the SB 885 Workshop this evening; Chair spoke with concerns for the increasing number of meals to be served during the holidays with many on a waiting list. Encouragement was given to various food growing groups to plant additional rows in preparation for the anticipated increase in demand for food in the future months. Chair Wilensky, on Wednesday, will meet with the Food Bank at the University Extension 2:00 to formulate a project to address this growing concern; on Friday will attend a Central Sierra Child Support meeting if it has not been cancelled; Chair Wilensky on Saturday will attend a Calaveras Grown event; on Monday will attend a Economic Development Chamber meeting; Chair Wilensky attended the Sierra Nevada Conservancy meetings which resulted in projects being funded. There are additional funds available for distribution. Proposals are due in mid-February and encouragement was given for the Districts to pursue this funding source. Chair Wilensky has been appointed the Vice-President of this organization.
CAO Lawton announced he has successfully completed his AB1234 Training while attending the CSAC conference last week.
County Counsel Jones had nothing to report.
Gary Tofanelli, Supervisor-elect District I, reported on his attendance at the CSAC conference. Tofanelli referenced Calaveras County’s award for providing substations through the hospital in various communities in the County.
CLOSED SESSION: conference with labor negotiator, under Government Code section 54957.6, Assistant CAO/HR Director, Calaveras County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) - Board action: No action taken
CLOSED SESSION: conference with labor negotiator, under Government Code section 54957.6, Assistant CAO/HR Director, Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 - Board action: No action taken
CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation (one case); County Counsel - Board action: No action taken
___/s/ Karen Varni _______________
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Calaveras, State of Calif.
PUBLISH: December 16, 2008
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