Meeting
County of Ventura
 
Board of supervisors
regular meeting
 
December 15, 2009
 
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OPENING
1.
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Moment of Inspiration - Kay Wilson-Bolton, SPIRIT of Santa Paula, Many Meals Coordinator.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the meeting of the County and Special Districts governed by the Board held Tuesday, October 13, 2009 and October 20, 2009.
Agenda Review - Consider and approve, by majority vote, minor revisions to Board items and/or attachments and any item added to, or removed/continued from, the Board of Supervisors Agenda.
Consent Agenda Items 10 - 20 - Review and approve unless an item is pulled for separate action by the Board and moved to the Regular agenda for consideration. Consent items are to be routine and non-controversial. All items are approved as recommended without discussion. (See Guidelines above)
Public Comments - Citizen presentations regarding County related matters NOT appearing on this agenda. (See Guidelines above)
Board Comments - Comments by Board members on matters they deem appropriate including memorial adjournments. A Board member may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. A Board member may also provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter. The Board may also direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Assistant County Clerk and Recorder to Sign Standard Agreement No. 09G30344 with the State of California, and Any Future Amendments to Allow Reimbursement of Cost for Participating in Activities Necessary to Implement VoteCal Statewide Voter Registration Database System.
2.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Approval of, and Authorization to, Submit the Lead Application in a Joint Application with the Cities of Fillmore, Ojai, Port Hueneme, and Santa Paula for the Regional Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Through the California Energy Commission (CEC); Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the County Executive Office to Submit the EECBG Application on its Own Behalf and for the Cities of Fillmore, Ojai, Port Hueneme, and Santa Paula; and Direct the County Executive Office to Return to the Board for Execution of the Contract with CEC and Establishment of Necessary Appropriations and Revenue for Said Grant Award.
3.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks for a Local Community Prosecution Program, Effective July 1, 2009 Through June 30, 2010.
4.
HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds and Approving the Grant Agreement with the California Department of Boating and Waterways for the Disposal of Abandoned Vessels at Channel Islands Harbor; Approval of, and Authorization for, the Harbor Department Director to Sign an Agreement with the California Department of Boating and Waterways on Behalf of the County of Ventura and to Transmit the Executed Copies of the Agreement to the Department of Boating and Waterways; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Establish Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenue.
5.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Ventura County Medical Center
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Sign an Agreement for Ophthalmology Services with Miramar Eye Specialists Medical Group, Inc., Effective January 1, 2010; Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Sign a Second Amendment to an Agreement for Interventional Radiology and Medical Director with Lawrence Chespak, M.D., A.P.C., Santa Paula Hospital Imaging Services, Effective January 1, 2010; Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Sign an Agreement for Attending Physician Oncology and Hematology Services with Mahshid Melody Mosallaei-Benjamin, M.D., Effective January 4, 2010; and Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Amend the Contracts to Modify Criteria and/or Methodologies for Various Compensation Within the Agreements Subjects to the Contract Maximum.
6.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - County of Ventura
Approval of an Increase in the Authority of the Director of Transportation to Approve Payment of Costs to Qwest Communications Corporation, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $315,000, for Additional Services to Design, Inspect and Relocate Quest Fiber Optic Utilities within Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way for the Lewis Road Widening Project, Specification No. RD08-03, Project No. 50293, Supervisorial District No. 3.
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Director of the Public Works Agency, or His Designee, to Sign a Lease Agreement with Centro Property Owner I, LLC, for Retail Space Located at 570 W. Main Street in the City of Santa Paula for the Health Care Agency, Supervisorial District No. 3.
7.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Watershed Protection District
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Director of the Watershed Protection District to Sign the 2010 Table A Water Non-Objection Agreement with the City of Ventura and the Casitas Municipal Water District, and the Watershed Protection District Regarding the Proposal by the Two Entities to Pursue the Options for the Sale, Exchange, or Transfer of Their 2010 Table A State Water Project Water. Supervisorial District No.1, Zone 1.
8.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Environmental Health
Receive and File the Hazardous Materials Discharge Report - Proposition 65 for November 28, 2009 Through December 4. 2009.
9.
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY NOTICE
Receive and File the Unscheduled Vacancy of Patricia Thomas on the Ventura County Aviation Advisory Commission.
10.
VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Hold the Regular Annual Meeting and Appoint the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ventura County Public Financing Authority.
TIME CERTAIN ITEMS, PRESENTATIONS AND HEARINGS
1.
9:00 A.M.
Recommendation of Supervisor Bennett to Receive a Report on the Homeless One Stop Program as an Example of Increasing Community Volunteers and Support for a Wide Range of County Projects that Would Benefit from More Community Support.
2.
9:15 A.M.
Presentation of a Resolution Recognizing Ignacio Carmona.
3.
9:30 A.M.
Recommendation of Supervisor Long to Adopt an Ordinance Establishing Qualifications and Continuing Education Requirements for the Office of Treasurer-Tax Collector.
4.
10:00 A.M.
5.
10:30 A.M.
Public Hearing Regarding Approval of Water Rate Adjustments and Revisions to Rules and Regulations, Lake Sherwood Community Services District, Supervisorial District No. 2.
6.
11:00 A.M.
Ratification of the Submittal of a Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Grant Application - Technical Assistance Project ll (Tap ll) for Funding for a Twelve-Month Period to Support the Ventura County Probation Agency (VCPA) in Evaluation of Local DMC Issues and to Assist VCPA in Developing and/or Strengthening Community Based DMC Reduction Activities; Authorization to Accept DMC Grant Application -Tap ll Grant Funding Over a Twelve-Month Period From January 1,2010 Through December 31, 2010; Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to Submit to the Corrections Standards Authority the TAP ll Grant Application and Sign the Grant Award Agreement; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Establish Appropriations.
Ratification of the Participation of the Ventura County Probation Agency and Ventura County Behavioral Health Department in the Reclaiming Futures Ventura County Grant Program Designed to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity for Juvenile Drug Court and Juvenile Mental Health Court Participants for a Four-Year Period Beginning October 1, 2009 Through September 30, 2013; Authorization for the Human Resources Director to Establish Two Alcohol/Drug Treatment Specialist ll Fixed-Term Position Allocations, Effective December 8, 2009 Through September 30, 2013; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Establish Appropriations.
Discuss and File the Report of Investments for the Month Ending October 31, 2009, Including Market Values for Investments for the Month.
7.
11:30 A.M.
Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Ordinance Enacting Article 6 of Chapter 3 Division 1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code to Create the County Organized Health System (COHS) for Ventura County per the Direction of the State.
8.
12:00 P.M.
9.
Closed Session - It is the intention of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, Ventura County Fire Protection District Board, and the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Board to meet in Closed Session to consider the following items at 12:00 p.m. or earlier based on Agenda progress:
10.
BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: J. Matthew Carroll, John K. Nicoll EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: California Nurses Association Criminal Justice Attorneys’ Association of Ventura County International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 Service Employees International Union, Local 721 Specialized Peace Officers’ Association of Ventura County Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association Ventura County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers’ Association Ventura Employees Association UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: Management, Confidential Clerical and Other Unrepresented Employees
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 54956.9: 1 POTENTIAL CASE
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (c) OF SECTION 54956.9: 1 POTENTIAL CASE
11.
BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: J. Matthew Carroll, John K. Nicoll EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association
12.
BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: J. Matthew Carroll, John K. Nicoll EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Service Employees International Union, Local 6434
13.
1:30 P.M.
Request Continuance of Second Hearing Regarding Adoption of an Ordinance Consolidating Existing Flood Control Ordinances into a Watershed Protection Ordinance, All Zones, All Supervisorial Districts.
Approval of Concept for the New Grading Ordinance and Direct Staff on the Drafting of the New Grading Ordinance and Grading Standards.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
2.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Adoption of the Modifications to the 2009 Management, Confidential Clerical and Other Unrepresented Employees Resolution Including Exhibits l and ll, Effective December 27, 2009.
Authorization for the County Executive Officer to Give Notice of Termination of the Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks to Provide Library Services to Residents of the Unincorporated Area Surrounding the City, Effective July 1, 2010; and Authorization to Continue Discussions with the City to Reach a New Agreement.
3.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - County of Ventura
Consent to Annexation of Ventura County Watershed Protection District Property to the City of Santa Paula as a Part of the East Area 1 Expansion, Watershed Protection District Zone 2, Supervisorial District No. 3.
4.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Lake Sherwood Community Services District
Approval of, and Authorization for, Proposed Revisions to Rules and Regulations for Lake Sherwood Community Services District; and Adoption of a Resolution Amending Rules and Regulations, Supervisorial District No. 2.
5.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Watershed Protection District
Adoption of an Ordinance Consolidating Existing Flood Control Ordinances into a Watershed Protection Ordinance, All Zones, All Supervisorial Districts.
6.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Waterworks Districts
Approval of, and Authorization of, Proposed Revisions to Rules and Regulations, Ventura County Waterworks District Nos. 1 (Moorpark), 16 (Piru), 17 (Bell Canyon) and 19 (Somis); and Adoption of Resolutions Amending Rules and Regulations, Supervisorial District Nos. 2, 3, and 4.
7.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Increase Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenues Utilizing the Warrant System Trust Fund to Upgrade the Automated Warrant System.
Authorization for the Acceptance of Grant Funds as a Sub-Grantee of the City of Oxnard as Part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Adjust Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenue.
Authorization to Accept the 2009 Urban Area Security Grant Program Award in the Amount of $2,002,400 from the California Emergency Management Agency on Behalf of the Oxnard Urban Area, Which is Comprised of the Cities of Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and the County of Ventura; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Adjust Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenue.
Authorization to Accept the 2009 Urban Area Security Grant Program Award in the Amount of $2,002,400 from the California Emergency Management Agency on Behalf of the Oxnard Urban Area, Which is Comprised of the Cities of Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks and the County of Ventura; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Adjust Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenue.
Authorization to Accept Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the 2010/2012 COPS Methamphetamine Initiative; and Authorization for the Director of Human Resources to Transfer 1 Vacant Deputy Sheriff Position in Sheriff's Court Services Division to Sheriff's Special Services Division, Effective July 1, 2010.
Authorization for the Director of Human Resources to Establish a Forensic Scientist lll Position in the Sheriff's Forensic Services Utilizing the Automated Fingerprint Identification Fund, Effective December 13, 2009; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Adjust Appropriations.
Adoption of a Resolution to Extend the Proclamation of the Local Emergency Declared on October 20, 2009 by the Director of Disaster Services, Bob Brooks, Sheriff, in Coordination with the Public Health Officer, Dr. Robert Levin, and Extended by the Board of Supervisors on October 27, 2009, and Extended on November 10, 2009, November 24, 2009 and December 8, 2009; and Direct the Sheriff to Return to the Board of Supervisors on December 29, 2009 to Review the Local Emergency and to Determine Whether to Extend or Terminate the Emergency.
Authorization for the Sheriff's Department to Accept the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Behalf of the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services; Authorization for the County's Applicant Agent to Sign the Grant Award Document and Special Conditions; Adoption of the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution Authorizing the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and Assistant Director of Emergency Services to Execute Any Actions Necessary for the Purpose of Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Adjust Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenue Within the Sheriff's Police Services Budget.
8.
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
Approval of and Authorization to Increase Appropriations for Relocating the Ventura County Treasury into Area Vacated by the Office of Public Administrator and Public Guardian.
9.
POLICY MATTERS
Recommendation of Supervisors Zaragoza to Adopt a Resolution Restating the Provisions for the Creation and Operation of the El Rio Local Recreation Advisory Commission.
Recommendation of Supervisor Parks to Authorize the General Services Agency Director to Approve Donations to the Santa Rosa Park That Have a Value Not Exceeding $5,000.
Recommendation of Supervisor Bennett to Appoint Hugo Goerner to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.