HUMBOLDT
SUPERVISORS’
CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR
825
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
9:00
AM
A.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
B.
MODIFICATIONS TO
THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve the waiver of Section 29 B.1. (Catastrophic Leave) Conditions
Under Which Paid Leave Time May Be Donated to an Employee, to all any
full-time, permanent employee, regardless of department, to donate accumulated
vacation, compensatory time or holiday time to Welfare Investigator II Pamela
Wilcox, as outlined in the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the County of Humboldt and the Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs’ Organization (HDSO)
for Representation Unit 6.
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.
Board of Supervisors
1.
Letter
of Appreciation to Laurel Reimann for his Service on the Humboldt County Fire
Safe Council. (Supervisor Ryan Sundberg)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors authorizes the Chair to sign the letter of appreciation.
2.
Appointment
of Barbara Darst, President of the Willow Creek Fire Safe Council to the
Humboldt County Fire Safe Council to fill the vacant seat left open by the
resignation of Laurel Reimann. (Supervisor Ryan Sundberg)
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Barbara Darst to the
Humboldt County Fire Safe Council to fill the vacant seat left open by the
resignation of Laurel Reimann.
3.
Informational
Report on the Reappointment of Mike Zamboni to the Fish and Game Advisory
Commission as a District 5 Representative. (Supervisor Ryan Sundberg)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Supervisor
receive and file the report.
4.
Informational
Report on the Appointment of Loren Furber and Barry McCovey to the Fish and
Game Advisory Commission, Representing District 5. Supervisor Sundberg
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors receive and file the report.
5.
Letter
of Support for the Miller Forest Conservation Easement Project. (Supervisor
Lovelace and Supervisor Sundberg)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors authorizes the Chair to sign
letter of support.
6.
Letters
of Invitation to Senator Feinstein and Senator Merkley Inviting them to Tour
the Klamath Basin. (Supervisor Sundberg and Supervisor
Lovelace)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Chair to sign the
letters.
Child Support Services
7.
Establish
Line Item and Transfer Funds from Fixed Asset Computer Equipment to Security
System.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve creation of line item 1380-206-8-119, Security System; and
Budget Appropriation Transfer of $13,700 from 1380-206-8-066, Computer
Equipment, to 1380-206-8-119, Security System.
Clerk of the Board
8.
Board
Orders - Meeting of January 24, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve the Board Orders from the Meeting of January 24, 2012.
9.
Board
Orders - Meeting of February 7, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve the Board Orders from the February 7, 2012 meeting.
County Administrative Office
10.
Set
Public Hearing to Amend the 2011-12 Schedule of Fees and Charges.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Clerk of the
Board to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 1:30p.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, for consideration of adoption of an
ordinance to amend the 2011-12 Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and
Charges. Direct the Clerk of the Board
to post and publish the required pre-adoption summary of the ordinance and
public hearing notice for amending the Humboldt County Schedule of Fees and
Charges at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing; two publications
are required, with at least five (5) days intervening between the dates of the
first and last publication, not counting such publication dates. Direct the Clerk of the Board to have the
data and documentation supporting the amended fees for public review at least
ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
Direct the Clerk of the Board to post a certified copy of the full text
of the proposed ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors at least five (5) days prior to the Board meeting at which the
ordinance will be adopted [Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)].
Health and Human Services - Mental Health
Branch
11.
Reappointment
to the Humboldt County Mental Health Board.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors reappoint Ruth Needham to the Humboldt County Mental Board.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Supervisors:
Approve the Local Mental Health Board's name
change to the Local Behavioral Health Board. Adopt attached Resolution
(Attachment A) that:
Reorganizes the Local Behavioral Health
Board, previously known as the Local Mental Health Board, as established by the
Board of Supervisors' Action of September 25, 1962 (Attachment B). Sets the
membership for the Local Behavioral Health Board and decides the number of
members on the Local Behavioral Health Board.
Sets the duties for the Local Behavioral Health Board. Dissolves the Alcohol and Drug Advisory
Board, superseding Resolution 91-34 dated April 30, 1991 (Attachment C). Deems all previous Resolutions pertaining to
the Local Mental Health Board to now refer to the Local Behavioral Health
Board. This includes, but is not limited to, Resolution Number 97-113. Review and adopt the revisions to the Bylaws
of the Local Behavioral Health Board (Attachment D).
Health and Human Services - Social Services
Branch
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve the attached form Agreement for Community Based
Organizations participating with the Department of Health and Human Services
for CalFresh Outreach and Support activities each to not exceed $48,000; and
authorize the Social Services Branch Director of the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) to sign individual agreements on behalf of the Board of
Supervisors substantially in the form of the attached sample upon proof of
insurance.
14.
Approval
of Agreement with InTelegy, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors approve Agreement with InTelegy, Inc. to provide service center
consulting that will enable the Department of Health and Human Services, Social
Services Branch to increase efficiency in the delivery of CalFresh, Medi-Cal
and CMSP benefits; and authorize the chair to execute three copies of the
Agreement and direct the Clerk of the Board to route two fully executed copies
of the Agreement to the Director, Department of Health and Human Services Social
Services Branch.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the MOU with
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors accept the competed contract, including all change orders approved
by the Public Works Department between Ken’s Water Tender, Inc. and Humboldt
County for the storm damage repairs on Sprowel Creek Road at PM 0.30; and
approve the final claim for payment, as submitted by the Public Works
Department to the Auditor/Controller, in the amount of $9,207.47. This will bring the total amount paid to 100%
of the contract.
D.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Eureka
High School's "Limited Edition" will be providing a Special Message. (Supervisor
Jimmy Smith)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors hear the presentation and take appropriate action, if required.
E.
MATTERS SET FOR
TIME CERTAIN – none Scheduled
F.
ITEMS PULLED FROM
CONSENT
G.
MATTERS INITIATED
BY BOARD MEMBERS
1.
Provide
Board Direction on the Governor's Proposed Ballot Measure: "Temporary
Taxes to Fund Education. Guaranteed
Local Public Safety Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment". (Supervisor
Mark Lovelace)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors provides direction to Supervisor Lovelace, the Board's
representative on the CSAC Board of Directors, regarding a position of either
support or opposition to the Governor's proposed ballot initiative
H.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors: Introduce the attached
Ordinance by title and waive the first reading;
Set the Ordinance for adoption on February 28, 2012 or at least one week
away; Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the pre-adoption summary of the
Ordinance and to post a certified copy of the full text of the proposed
Ordinance in the office of the Clerk of the Board, both publication and posting
to be done at least five (5) days prior to the Board meeting at which the
Ordinance will be adopted. [Government Code Section 25124 (b)(1)]; Direct the Clerk of the Board, within 15 days
after adoption of the Ordinance, to publish a post-adoption summary of the
ordinance with the names of the Supervisors voting for and against the
Ordinance, and to post in the office of the Clerk of the Board a certified copy
of the full text of the adopted Ordinance and amendments along with the names
of those Supervisors voting for and against the Ordinance [Government Code
Section 25124 (b)(1)]; and direct the Public Works to file the attached Notice
of Exemption with the County Clerk in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
County Administrative Office
2.
Strategic
Framework for 2012.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors: 1. Adopt the Strategic Framework outlined on
Attachment 1; 2. Direct all departments
to submit FY 2012-13 budget proposals that meet the Strategic Framework; and
3. Direct Staff to develop a new agenda
item template that identifies the Core Role or Priority for New Initiative for
each agenda item presented to the Board .
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors receive and file a review of the current (FY2011-12) and projected
(FY2012-13) budget years; direct the County Administrative Office (CAO) to
prepare the FY 2012-13 budget based on the following parameters: a. set
departmental allocations from the General Fund at current year adopted net
budget plus increased benefit and insurance costs; b. accept and consider
supplemental requests based on available funding and consistency with the
Board’s strategic priority framework; approve the list of budget adjustments
shown on Attachment 1 and authorize the CAO staff to make any technical
corrections necessary to effectuate the Board’s direction; approve the
allocation of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Legal Office Assistant I/II (class
0178, salary range 274/296) position and 2.0 FTE Correctional Officer I/II
(class 0424, salary range 324/344)
positions in budget unit 244, effective immediately; approve the disallocation
of 3.0 FTE vacant Vocational Counselor I/II (class 0768, salary range 327/350)
positions and 7.0 FTE vacant Vocational Assistants (class 0742, salary range
273) positions and the allocation of 1.0 FTE Eligibility Supervisor (class
1729, salary range 382) position and 9.0 FTE Eligibility Worker I/II/III (class
1731, salary range 291/323/349) positions in budget unit 511, effective
immediately; approve the reallocation of the vacant 1.0 FTE Supervising
Librarian (class 0658, salary range 393, position number 03) to Librarian I/II
(class 0653, salary range 324/351) in budget unit 621 effective immediately;
adopt the new classification of Public Information Specialist (class 0195,
salary range 401, unit 621, effective Immediately; adopt the new classification
of Public Information Specialist (class 0195, salary range 401, unit 9) into
the classification plan; allocate 1.0 FTE Public Information Specialist (class
0195,salary range 401) position in budget unit 103, effective immediately;
remove the Frozen Indefinitely (F0) designation from 1.0 FTE Deputy County
Administrative Officer (class 0599) position in budget unit 103, effective at
the beginning of the next biweekly pay period following approval; remove the F0
designation from 1.0 from 1.0 FTE Probation Officer I/II (class 0473) position
in budget unit 235, effective at the beginning of the next biweekly pay period
following approval; approve the FY 2012-13 Budget & Fee Schedule
Development Calendar as shown on Attachment 2 and direct the Clerk of the Board
to schedule public hearings and provide notice; approve the purchase and
donation of a Correctional Facility van to County Motor Pool for
capitalization, maintenance and insurance; and provide additional direct to
staff as appropriate.
I.
CLOSED SESSION
J.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
- 1:30 P.M.
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring
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
Community Development Services
1.
2010
Housing Element Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of
Supervisors:
Open the public hearing. Introduce the proposed ordinance by title and
waive further reading. Receive a staff
report. Open the Public Comment period
and accept public comment. Close the
Public Comment period. Deliberate on the proposed revisions to the General Plan
and development codes. Approve the
proposed Addendum to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR)
for the Housing Element (SCH #2009022077) and adopt the proposed changes to the
General Plan and development codes by Approving Resolution No. (Attachment 1). Approval of the plan and
development code changes in the inland areas will become effective 30 days from
the date of its passage. Approval of the proposed plan and development code
changes in the coastal zone will all become effective upon certification by the
Coastal Commission. (The resolution also directs staff to submit the proposed
amendments to the Coastal Commission for certification.)
Adopt Ordinance, No. (Attachment 2), which
amends Section 311-7 of the Humboldt County Code (Designation and Adoption of
Zoning Maps) by reclassifying the zoning of selected sites to Qualified R-4:
Apartment Professional and carrying forward all existing combining zones. Also
amended are the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 313-2.2 CG:
Commercial General 313-6.2 RM: Residential Multi-Family
314-2.1 C-1: Neighborhood Commercial Zone
314-2.2 C-2: Community Commercial Zone 314-2.3 C-3: Industrial Commercial Zone
314-2.4 CH: Highway Service Commercial Zone 314-3.2 ML: Limited Industrial Zone
314-3.3 MH: Heavy Industrial Zone 314-6.4 R-3: Residential Multiple Family Zone
314-6.5 R-4: Apartment Professional Zone 314-7.3 FR: Forestry Recreation Zone
313-87.1 Second Residential Unit and 314-87.1 Second and Secondary Dwelling
Units 313-99.1 and 314-99.1 Exceptions to the Development Standards 313-109.1
and 314-109.1 Off-Street Parking 313-111 and 314-112 Residential Density Bonus
313-136 through -161 and 314-136 through
-161 Definitions (A-Z)
Also added to the Zoning Ordinance are
313-47.1 and 314-47.1 Emergency Shelters, and 31360.1 and 314-60.1 Single Room
Occupancy Structures and Facilities. Also amended is Division 2 of Title III of
the Humboldt County Code (Subdivision Regulations) Section 325-11 Minimum Lot
Size Modification. Also added is Section 325-13 (Waiver of General Plan Density
for Legal Non-Conforming Units). Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish a
Summary of the Ordinance along with a map of the selected sites (Attachment 5)
within 15-days after adoption of the ordinance by the Board, along with the
names of those Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance and to post in
the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of the
full text of the adopted ordinance along with the names of those Supervisors
voting for and against the ordinance.
Direct the Clerk of the Board to record in the minutes of the Board
meeting that the ordinance has been duly published and posted, and to give
notice of the decision to any interested party. Direct the Auditor Controller to establish a
Housing Trust Fund. Direct the Economic Development Division to
work with interested parties to develop specific recommendations for the
Housing Trust Fund, and return with them at a later date.
M.
AFTERNOON
DISCUSSION ITEMS
N.
ADJOURNMENT
Any written materials related to an item on this agenda
submitted to the
Persons wishing to file documentation on any agenda item for
the official record must submit an original and nine (9) copies of each
document to the Clerk of the
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parking is available in the lot on
There are no Board meetings on the following days in 2012: January 31, 2012 (5th Tuesday); February 21, 2012 (Presidents’ week), May 29, 2012 (5th Tuesday); July 31, 2012 (5th Tuesday/Summer Break); August 7, 2012 (Summer Break); October 30, 2012 (5th Tuesday); November 20, 2012 (Thanksgiving Break); November 27, 2012 (CSAC Conference); December 25, 2011 (Christmas Break).
CURRENT OPENINGS ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
Ø Area 1 Developmental
Disability Board
Ø Assessment Appeals Board
Ø Citizen’s Law Enforcement
Liaison Committee
Ø Emergency Medical Care
Committee
Ø Fire Safe Council
Ø Fish and Game Advisory
Commission
Ø Housing Authority Commission
Ø Human Rights Commission
Ø In-Home Supportive Services Advisory
Committee
Ø Mental Health Board
Ø Public Property Leasing Corporation
Ø Status of Women Commission
Ø Williamson Act Advisory Committee
Ø Workforce Investment Board
To request an
application, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 476-2384.
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