Room 330
Civic Center, San Rafael, CA 94903
AGENDA FOR
MARIN
MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
9:00 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
1a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2006.
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. Approve 2007 calendar year budget and actions related to workforce reduction, reorganization and operational revisions, as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
Recommended actions: Approve.
1f. Authorize the Executive Director to submit FY 2007-08 application to the
Recommended actions: Authorize the Executive Director to execute the contract for funds, if awarded.
1g. Approve revisions to 2007 Below Market Rate ("BMR") Homeownership Program.
Recommended actions: (i) Approve revisions; and (ii) authorize Executive Director to execute Memorandums of Understanding ("MOU") with participating local jurisdictions for program administration and agreement with auxiliary staff to coordinate BMR sales transactions.
1h. Authorize the Executive Director to submit FY 2007-08 Housing Search Specialist Grant application to the
Recommended actions: Approve.
1i. Authorize Executive Director to take actions related to contracts for legal and architectural services.
Recommended actions: Authorize Executive Director to execute agreement (i) with Barbara Sherrill, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for legal services; and (ii) with Mark Hillard, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, for overseeing the Capital Fund program.
Adjourn as the
10:00 a.m. Convene as Board of Supervisors
2. Presentation of "Employee of the Month" Award, November 2006, to Linda Fortelka of Health and Human Services.
3. Presentation of the "Outstanding Employee Team of the Quarter" Award to the Health and Human Services Department Payroll/Personnel Unit.
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-8)
("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-2)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.)
9. Request from the Public Works Director to review report and approve transfer of $100,000 to fund next phase of the Ross Valley Integrated Watershed Management Program.
Recommended actions: Review report and approve transfer.
10. Request from the Public Works Director to authorize President to execute agreement with BKF Consultants, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for services related to the rehabilitation of
Recommended action: Approve.
11. First
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for December 19, 2006, at 10:30 a.m.
12. Request from the Community Development Agency to approve appropriation adjustments to FY 2006-07 budget, as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006; and authorize President to execute Third Amendment to the agreement with Nichols-Berman Environmental Planning, increasing the contract amount by $184,985 for a total contract amount of $727,485, for preparation of the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Countywide Plan Update.
Recommended action: Approve.
13. Request from the Community Development Agency to authorize President to execute Fifth Amendment to agreement with Environmental Science Associates, in the amount of $82,645 for a total contract amount of $834,457, for additional work related to the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Redwood Landfill Revised Solid Waste Facility Permit ("SWFP").
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute Amendment; and (b) approve related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
14. Request from the District Attorney and the Health and Human Services Director to approve position allocation and budget adjustments, as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006, related to the receipt of an Elder Abuse Training Grant.
Recommended actions: Approve (a) addition of 0.50 FTE HHS Program Coordinator (3 Year Limited Term), effective December 31, 2006; and (b) related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
15. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 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 $982,406, for the provision of HIV/AIDS services.
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute agreement; and (b) adopt corresponding resolution authorizing execution of agreement.
16. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health to adopt Resolution approving inclusion of the Medical/Health Annex in the
Recommended action: Adopt resolution.
17. Request from the Information Services and Technology Director to add 1.0 FTE one year limited term Administrative Services Associate (Position #0319), effective December 5, 2006, to support the Marin Emergency Radio Authority ("MERA"), Marin General Services Authority ("MGSA") and Marin Telecommunications Agency ("MTA") Joint Powers Authorities administration.
Recommended action: Approve.
11:00 a.m.
18. Hearing: Consideration of resolution approving the issuance of debt by the Marin Emergency Radio Authority ("MERA") Joint Powers Authority for Public Safety and Emergency Radio System project financing, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6586.
Recommended action: Conduct hearing and consider adopting resolution.
19. Request from the Child Support Services Director to take actions related to the establishment of an Enhanced Court Collections Program, pursuant to SB 940.
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Marin County Superior Court to create the Enhanced Court Collections Program; and (b) approve the addition of 6.0 FTE positions to the Department of Child Support Services, as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006, to administer the program.
20. Appointments:
a.
One At-Large term expiration. Applications have been received from Dean Bullock, Scott Hochstrasser, and Richard Nave (incumbent).
Recommended actions: Make one (1) appointment or schedule interviews.
Two term expirations for BOS appointees (Lynn Downey and Joan Roberts, incumbents).
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for January 9, 2007.
c.
Three term expirations as follows: Harry Blake, Robert Cerf and Eugene Royal.
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for January 9, 2007.
d. Developmental Disabilities Area Board V
Two term expirations for the following
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for January 9, 2007.
e. Golden Gate Bridge District Board of Directors
One term expiration for the Public Member appointed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors (Dietrich Stroeh, incumbent).
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for January 9, 2007.
f. In-Home Supportive Services ("IHSS") Public Authority Governing Board
Two vacancies as follows: One representing District 3 Consumers due to the resignation of Dan Malardino and one representing At-Large Providers due to the resignation of JoAnne Weber.
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for January 9, 2007.
g. Parks and Open Space Commission
Six term expirations as follows: One representing District 1 (Rick Fraites, incumbent), one representing District 5 (William Long, incumbent), and four At-Large seats (John Catts, Raphael Durr, Linda Novy and Jean Starkweather, incumbents).
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for January 9, 2007.
h. Peace Conversion Commission
Two At-Large term expirations (Andy Peri and Sandy Shartzer, incumbents).
Recommended action: Schedule appointments for January 9, 2007.
Recess as Board of Supervisors
11:15 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
21a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 21, 2006.
21b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda.
21c. Board of Supervisors' matters.
21d. Authorize President to execute amendment to the agreement with Frank Ross, increasing the contract by $20,000 for a total amount not to exceed $40,000, for services to monitor the construction and archeological excavation phase of the Novato Creek Phase VIII flood control project.
Recommended action: Approve.
21e. Authorize President to execute second amendment to the agreement with Holman and Associates, increasing the contract by $129,435.90 for a total amount of $249,435.90, related to the Novato Creek Phase VIII flood control project.
Recommended action: Approve.
21f. Authorize President to execute agreement with ShelterBelt Builders, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $137,634, for habitat mitigation and monitoring services for the Novato Creek Phase VIII flood control project.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adjourn as the
11:20 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
22a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2006.
22b. Board of Directors' matters.
22c. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Open Space District Agenda.
22d. General Manager's report.
22e. Authorize President to execute agreement with Circuit Rider Productions, Inc., in the amount of $76,000, for Phase 2 implementation of the Santa Venetia Marsh Habitat Enhancement Project.
Recommended action: Approve.
22f. Authorize President to execute agreement with William Carmen Ecological Consulting, in the amount of $31,000, for project management services related to the Bolinas Lagoon Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Recommended action: Approve.
22g. Authorize President to execute agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., in the amount of $60,000, for implementation of the Ring Mountain Habitat Monitoring and Enhancement Strategy.
Recommended action: Approve.
22h. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin Conservation Corps, in the amount of $32,000, to partner with the Americorps Restoration Program and Ecosystem Management crew to participate in multiple land stewardship initiatives.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adjourn as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
Reconvene as Board of Supervisors
23. Closed Session:
a. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case: Bissig v.
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case: Broyles v.
c. Appointed Department Head evaluation (Community Development Agency Director) pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.
1:30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
24. Hearing:
Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct a public hearing; and (c) adopt a resolution denying the Binford Road, LLC Storage Facility Countywide Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Master Plan, Land Division, and Tidelands Permit.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 through CA-8)
("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:
a. Request from Auditor-Controller to adopt resolutions amending the FY 2005-06 tax proceeds limit and determining the FY 2006-07 appropriations of tax proceeds pertaining to the
b. Request from the Auditor-Controller to adopt Resolution No. 2006-_____ authorizing temporary transfer of funds, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, to the Marinwood Community Service District for meeting obligations incurred for maintenance purposes for FY 2006-07.
c. Request from the Auditor-Controller to adopt Resolution No. 2006-_____ authorizing temporary transfer of funds, in an amount not to exceed $11,244,733, to the Novato Fire Protection District for meeting obligations incurred for maintenance purposes for FY 2006-07.
d. Request from the Auditor-Controller to adopt Resolution No. 2006-_____ authorizing temporary transfer of funds, in an amount not to exceed $4,279,802, to the
CA-2. Board of Supervisors:
Supervisor McGlashan requesting the Board adjourn in memory of Elizabeth Terwilliger.
CA-3.
a. Request to adopt a resolution continuing the local emergency declarations for the
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Family and Children's
c. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Canal Alliance, in the amount of $40,000, for improvements and continued housing to those unable to find assistance from other sources.
CA-4. Cultural Services:
Authorize President to execute agreement with International Creative Management Inc. ("ICM") for presenting The Wayne Shorter Quartet at the
CA-5. Fire:
Authorize County Administrator to execute agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin and Associates, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, to develop and conduct a countywide public opinion survey regarding funding for on-going Wildland Fire Protection and Parks and Open Space programs.
CA-6. Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreement in item CA-6e is a renewal of an existing agreement that was included in and funded in the FY 2006-07 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute California Children's Services ("CCS") and Child Health and Disability Prevention ("CHDP") Certification Statements.
b. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreements with Bay Area Community Resources, in the amount of $55,000; and North Bay Children's Center, in the amount of $85,000, to develop, implement and promote nutrition education and physical activity.
c. Request to authorize President to execute amendment to the Grant Renewal agreement (CAPP-5041) with the California Department of Education ("CDE"), amending the General Funding Terms and Conditions, to provide services to at-risk children receiving assistance through Social Services' Child Protective Services.
d. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with the Workforce Investment Board ("WIBSC") of Solano County, Inc., in the amount of $46,000, to provide disability navigator services through the Marin Employment Connection.
e. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with
CA-7. Public Works:
a. Request to approve assignment of existing corporate hangar site C-403 lease located at Gnoss Field from E-Air, LLC (Paul Erickson); to Aldridge Aircraft, LLC.
b. Request to approve assignment of existing corporate hangar site C-902 lease located at Gnoss Field from Masterwork Electronics, Inc., to Steven Scarpa.
c. Request to adopt Traffic Resolution No. ___ prohibiting parking on portions of
d. Request to award contract to lowest responsive bidder, Republic ITS of
e. Approve purchase of forty-one Mobile Data Computers ("MDC") for the Sheriff's Department, in an amount not to exceed $317,654.01, from Dell Corporation of
CA-8. Treasurer:
Monthly report of County, Schools, and District Investments as of October 31, 2006.
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Items CB-1 through CB-2) (4 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 from the Community Development Agency, Division of Environmental Health Services to (i) accept a $200,000 federal assistance grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") for septic repairs and improvements; and (ii) make related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
b. Request from the Community Development Agency, Division of Environmental Health Services to (i) accept a $100,000, Prop 13 grant from the State Water Resources Control Board ("SWRCB") for septic repairs and improvements; and (ii) make related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
c. Request from the Community Development Agency, Division of Environmental Health Services to (i) accept a $130,430, Waste Tire Enforcement grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board ("CIWMB"); and (ii) make related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
d. Request from the Community Development Agency, Division of Environmental Health Services to (i) accept a $49,980, Farm and Ranch Cleanup and Abatement grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board ("CIWMB"); and (ii) make related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
CB-2. Library:
a. Request from the Director of County Library Services to (i) accept $1,000 donation from the Friends of the Civic Center Library; and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.
b. Request from the Director of County Library Services to (i) accept $3,000 donation from the Corte Madera Community Foundation; and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated December 5, 2006.