HUMBOLDT
SUPERVISORS’
CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR
825
A.
SALUTE TO THE
B.
MODIFICATIONS TO
THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement with Eel River
Disposal Company, Inc. for the operation of the southern container sites for
the period of March 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010; and direct staff to transmit a
signed copy of this Agreement to Eel River Disposal Company, Inc.
2.
Assignment
of Don Morris as Facility Maintenance. (CONSENT)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve a temporary increase in compensation for Don Morris
Facility Maintenance Mechanic II, as if promoted to the class of Facility
Maintenance Supervisor, effective March 22, 2010 through May 29, 2010 or until such
time as the facility Maintenance Manager returns to his assignment pursuant to
Section 12.4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees Memorandum of Understanding (AFSCME MOU) pursuant to Section 7 of the
Salary Resolution.
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved
by a single vote. Prior to the meeting, any member of the public may request
any member of the Board to pull a particular item for further discussion.
Agricultural Commissioner
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve Standard Agreement No. 09-0668, known as the Humboldt Weed
Management Group Meadow Knapweed Control Project contract with the California
Department of Food and Agriculture; authorize the Chair to sign the original
agreement and one copy of the cover page as well as the Contractor
Certification form, and return all copies to the Agriculture Department for
further processing; grant a waiver from the provisions of the Nuclear Free
Ordinance; authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute the attached
supplemental budget for fiscal year 2009-10.
Board of Supervisors
2.
Certificate
of Recognition for Steve O'Meara, the Arcata Chamber of Commerce Business
Leader of 2009. (Supervisor Lovelace)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the Certificate of
Recognition.
3.
Certificate
of Recognition for Nancy Wilson, the Garberville Redway Area Chamber of
Commerce 2009 Citizen of the Year. (Supervisor Clendenen)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the Certificate of
Recognition.
4.
Letter
of Support for KHSU's Efforts to Obtain a Grant from the Public
Telecommunications Facilities Program to Update Their Outdated Studio
Equipment. (Supervisor Clendenen)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify authorization for
Chair to sign letter of support.
5.
Accept
the Resignation of Kathy Ogrin from the Humboldt County Human Rights
Commission. (Supervisor Clendenen)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the resignation.
6.
Letter
to Senator Feinstein Regarding Opposing Increased Central Valley Water
Diversions. (Supervisor Smith)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify letter to Senator
Feinstein.
7.
Appoint
Walt Giacomini to the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors. (Supervisor
Smith)
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Walt Giacomini to
the Resource Conservation Resource Board of Directors to fill the unexpired
term of Otis Skaggs who resigned on
Community Development Services
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors receive staff report; approve the allocation of an amount not to
exceed $40,000 of Title
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Staff Report; adopt
Resolution No. ___ rescinding Resolution No 09-76 and authorizing
County Administrative Office
10.
Exception
to the Hiring Freeze for Two (2) Deputy County Administrative Officer
positions.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors grant an exception to the hiring freeze allowing the County
Administrative office to fill two (2) full-time Deputy County Administrative
Officer positions (class 0599, salary range 487).
11.
Letter
in Support of AB 1690 (Chesbro) - Humboldt County Earthquake.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors authorize the Chair to sign and send the attached letter in support
of AB 1690 (Chesbro).
12.
Approve
Purchase from Courthouse Snack Bar Equipment Replacement Trust Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve a purchase from the Snack Bar Equipment Replacement Trust
Fund (3815) and authorize expenditure in excess of current fund balance.
Health and Human Services - Administration
13.
Extension
of Extra Help Hours past the 960 Hour Limit.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve the extension of extra help hours for Scott Landis, mental
Health Worker I, and heather Bishop, Children's Center Specialist I to 1984
Hours through June 30, 2010, per Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary
Resolution.
Health and Human Services - Mental Health
Branch
14.
Contract
Amendment with Davis Guest Home for Fiscal Years 2008-09 and 2009-10.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Second Amendment to the
Agreement with Davis Guest Home for Fiscal Years 2008-09 and 2009-10; and
direct the Clerk of the Board to return two signed originals of the Second
Amendment to the Department of Health Human Services - Mental Health Branch.
Health and Human Services - Social Services
Branch
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the
Board of Supervisors approve two contracts for the administration of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families-Emergency Contingency Fund (TANF-ECF) Subsidized Employment Program to
provide employment opportunities to both CalWORKs recipient Families and need
families between DHHS and Express Employment Professionals and Services, Inc.;
direct the Clerk of the Board to route two fully executed copies of the contract
to the Social Services Branch Director.
Library Services
16.
Extension
of Extra - Help Hours in Budget Unit 621, County Library, for Fiscal Year
2009-2010.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Supervisors
approve the extension of extra-help hours for fiscal year 2009-2010 in Budget
Unit 621, County Library, pursuant to Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary
Resolution as follows: Pat Smith, Senior Library Assistant, to a maximum of
1600 hours; Kellie Bryan, Library Assistant, to a maximum of 1200 hours; Carol
Waller, Library Assistant, to a maximum of 1100 hours; Sarah Crawford, Page; to
a maximum of 1040 hours; and Melissa Renquist, Page/Library Assistant to a
maximum of 1000.
Personnel
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors adopt Resolution No. ____ approving the Amendment to the
Compensation Plans for Management and Confidential Employees and Elected and
Appointed officials for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011; and
adopt the class of Office Assistant
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors accept the completed contract, including all change orders approved
by the Public Works Department, between V&C Construction, Inc., Contractor,
and
19.
Extension
of Extra-Help Hours for Loren Blodgett and Glenn Gradin.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors extend Loren Blodgett and Glenn Gradin extra-help employment hours
640 hours to a maximum of 1600 hours for fiscal year 2009-2010 pursuant to
Section 7 of the Humboldt County Salary Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors accept the completed contract, including all change orders approved
by the Public Works Department, between Mercer Fraser Company, Contractor and
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve the termination of the License Agreement with Brett Visser,
dba Med Tec at the Arcata/Eureka Airport and authorize the Land Use Division to
send a letter of termination to Licensee, Brett Visser, dba Med Tec; authorize
the Chairperson to sign and execute in duplicate the attached License Agreement
with Steriscycle Inc., a Delaware Corporation, dba
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors authorize the Chair to sign four copies of the Agreement for
Airport Consulting with Mead and Hunt, for an amount not to exceed Eighty
Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($80,337.50); and direct
the Clerk of the Board to return two fully executed copies to Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors accept the completed contract, including all change orders approved
by the Public Works Department, between Ford Logging, Inc. dba Pacific
Earthscape, Contractor, and
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors adopt the following Supplemental Budget for Parks: Revenue -
1100713-561037 - State Rivers Parkways Grant $18,118: Expenditure - 1100713-8186 - Improvements -
$18,118; accept the completed contract, including all change orders approved by
the Public Works Department, between Danco Builders Northwest, Contractor, and
Humboldt County for the work done on the Freshwater County Park Fish Ladder
Project; and approve the final claim for payment, as submitted by the Public
Works Department to the Auditor/Controller, in the amount of $8,637.29. This
will bring the total amount paid to 100% of the contract.
25.
Supplemental
Budget to Fund Redway Transfer Station Overhead door for FY 2009/10.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors adopts the following supplemental budget for FY 2009/2010: Revenue:
1100438-661089 Solid Waste Reimbursement for Contract - $23,000 and
Expenditure: 1100438-8364 Overhead Door $23,000.
D.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Proclaim
March 1 through March 7, 2010 as Peace Corps Week in Humboldt County. (Supervisor
Clendenen)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Proclamation.
E.
ITEMS PULLED FROM
CONSENT (IF APPLICABLE)
F.
MATTERS INITIATED
BY BOARD MEMBERS
1.
Consider
Amendments to the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG)
Cooperative Agreement with Humboldt County and Member Entities. (Supervisor
Clendenen)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendments to the
HCAOG Cooperative Agreement.
2.
Reconsider
Memorandum of Agreement and Appointments to the North Coast Local Agency
Coastal Coordination Committee (CONTINUED FROM 2/9/10 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING). (Supervisor Smith)
RECOMMENDATION: Reconsider the Memorandum of
Agreement with the North Coast Local Agency Coastal Coordination Committee, and
consider appointing two representatives or other action as appropriate.
G.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
County Administrative Officer
1.
Standing
Item --- State and Federal Budget Update.
RECOMMENDATION: Hear report and take action
as appropriate
Health and Human Services - Public Health
Branch
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors receive a staff report; ratify Acceptance of Grant Award from
Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office and Pacificare/United
Healthcare; and approve and direct the Auditor-Controller to Adjust fund 1175
Budget Unit #426 as outlined in Attachment A for Fiscal Year 2009-10.
Public Works
3.
Self
- Help Program - Humboldt County Rural Transportation and Access Partnership.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors receive a report from staff on the proposed self-help program, the
Humboldt County Rural Transportation and Access Partnership (RTAP) to improve
County infrastructure; and adopt the attached resolution adopting the RTAP.
H.
MATTERS SET FOR
TIME CERTAIN
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -
1.
Northcoast
Children's Services Annual Update. (Supervisor Lovelace)
RECOMMENDATION: Hear the report and take
action if appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -
2.
Presentation
by the Humboldt Association of Realtors on Pre-approved Building Plans for
Second Dwelling Units. (Supervisor Smith)
RECOMMENDATION: Hear the presentation and
take appropriate action, if required.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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3.
Presentation
of the Headwaters Fund Annual Report.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors receive the Headwaters Fund Annual Report for 2008-09.
4.
Presentation
of the Headwaters Fund Workforce Challenge Grant Initiative.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors review and approve the Headwaters Fund Workforce Challenge Grant
Initiative recommended by the Headwaters Fund Board; authorize the Chair of the
Board to sign the grant contract when completed after review and approval by
County Counsel and Risk Management; approve the creation of Fund #3849 for the
Headwaters Grant Fund Initiative; and direct the Treasurer to post interest
from the Headwaters Revolving Loan Fund (#3843) to the Headwaters Grant Fund Initiative
(#3849).
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors review and approve the Headwaters Fund Board's recommended
Community Investment Fund (CIF) grant of $75,000 to prepare applications for
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for broadband deployment
and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the grant contract after review
and approval of County Counsel and Risk Management.
I.
CLOSED SESSION
J.
PUBLIC
APPEARANCES--
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to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda that is under the
jurisdiction of the Board. It is requested that speakers sign the sheet at the
front doors of the Chamber by
K.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ABATEMENT HEARINGS
L.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
M.
OPTIONAL ITEM
N.
ADJOURNMENT
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Matters tentatively Scheduled for Future Board Meetings
There are no
Board meetings on the following days in 2010:
February 16 (presidents Week –
School Break); March 30 (5th Tuesday); June 29 (5th
Tuesday); August 3 (Summer Break); August 10 (Summer Break); August 31 (5th
Tuesday); November 16 (CSAC Annual Conference Riverside); November 23 (Week of
Thanksgiving Holiday); December 21 (Christmas Break); December 28 (Christmas
Break)
CURRENT OPENINGS
ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board
Area 1 Developmental Disability Board
Assessment Appeals Board
Citizen’s Law Enforcement Liaison Committee
Emergency Medical Care Committee
Fire Safe Council
Fish and Game Advisory Commission
Forestry Review Committee
Headwaters Fund Board
Housing Authority Commission
Human Rights Commission
In-Home Supportive Services Advisory
Committee
Mental Health Board
Status of Women Commission
Williamson Act Advisory Committee
Workforce Investment Board
To request an
application, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 476-2384.
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