Meeting
County of Ventura
 
Board of supervisors
regular meeting
 
December 11, 2012
 
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OPENING
1.
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Moment of Inspiration - Mike Barber, Santa to the Sea.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Minutes of the meeting of the County and Special Districts governed by the Board held Tuesday November 13 and November 20, 2012.
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 - 27 - 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.
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Receive and File the External Quality Assurance Review of the Auditor-Controller's Internal Audit Division for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
2.
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
3.
DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS
Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Camarillo Airport 295 Durley Avenue Building Improvements, Including Addendum 1; Waive Any Minor Irregularities in the Bids; Delegation of Authority to the Director of Airports, or His Designee, to Award a Contract to Damon, Inc. of Downey, on the Basis of the Lowest Responsible Bid in the Amount of $74,454, Conditioned Upon the Execution of a Long-Term Lease Agreement with the State of California for the Building Located at 295 Durley Avenue; Authorization for the Director of Airports, or His Designee, to Execute the Subject Contract; Find the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Authorization for the Director of Airports to Record a Notice of Exemption; Supervisorial District No. 3.
4.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for, the Plan of Cooperation (POC) between the California Department of Child Support Services (CDCSS) and the Ventura County Department of Child Support Services (VCDCSS) for the Plan Year 2012-14 Cycle; and Adoption of a Resolution Delegating the Authority to the Director of the VCDCSS to Sign Future POCs with the CDCSS, Subject to Review and Approval by the County Executive Office and County Counsel.
5.
HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Director the Harbor Department to Execute a Contract with Dennis Heitmann for Lease Consulting Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000, Effective January 1, 2013 Through December 31, 2013; and Approval of, and Authorization for, the Director of the Harbor Department to Make Minor, Non-Monetary Amendments to the Contract, if Any are Needed to Clarify the Intent of the Parties, Provided Such Changes Do Not Increase the Cost of the Contract for the County.
6.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Behavioral Health
Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for, the Purchasing Agent to Sign the Third Amendment to the Contract with LocumTenens.com, LLC, for Psychiatric Physician Locum Tenens Services, Effective July 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2013; and Approval of, and Authorization for, the Behavioral Health Director, or Her Designee, to Sign the Contract with James P. Yezuita, M.D., for Psychiatric Physician Services, Effective December 17, 2012 Through June 30, 2013.
7.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Ventura County Medical Center
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Sign the Fifth Amendment to the Contract with Community Memorial Hospital for Fiscal Year 2012-13 for Certain Cardiovascular and Lithotripsy Services Not Offered at Ventura County Medical Center.
Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Sign an Amendment to the Hospital Services Agreement with Aetna Health of California, Inc. for Hospital Services, Effective December 1, 2012.
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Health Care Agency Director, or His Designee, to Sign an Amendment to the Fee For Service Hospital Agreement with Blue Shield of California for Hospital Services, Effective January 1, 2014.
8.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - County of Ventura
Approval of the Final Map for Tract No. 5347 and Accept All Public Access Rights and Easements Described Therein for Property Located in the East Santa Rosa Valley, South of Santa Rosa Road, Three Miles East of the City of Camarillo City Limits, Between the Camelot Estates Subdivision and the Wildwood Ranch Subdivision in the Unincorporated Area of Ventura County; and Approval of the Agreement for Construction of Subdivision Improvements; Supervisorial District No. 2.
9.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Waterworks Districts
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Public Works Agency Director to Execute Modification No. 2 to the Consultant Services Contract with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants, Inc. for Hydrogeological Services, Including Field Inspection, Compilation, and Evaluation of Hydrogeological Data from Test Wells Installed for the Moorpark Desalter – Pilot Well Test; Contract No. AE11-021, Project No. P6031801, Supervisorial District No. 4, Waterworks District No. 1.
Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Rules and Regulations for Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 (Moorpark), Ventura County Waterworks District No. 16 (Piru), Ventura County Waterworks District No. 17 (Bell Canyon), and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 19 (Somis), Part 1, Pertaining to Types of Accounts and Serviecs, Types of Applicants, Reading of Meters and Billing, and Payment of Water Bills; and Part 2, Pertaining to Deposits from Applicants; Supervisorial Districts Nos. 2, 3, and 4.
10.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Environmental Health
Receive and File the Hazardous Materials Discharge Report for November 24, 2012 Through November 30, 2012 - Proposition 65.
11.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - Planning
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Mills Act Historical Property Contract for the Cook-Newhall Mansion and Property Known as Ventura County Landmark No. 4, Located at 829 Park Street in the Unincorporated Area of Piru; Assessor Parcel Number: 056-0-030-140.
12.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Authorization for an Addendum to an Agreement with the City of Ojai for the County to Perform Certain Services and Functions for the City of Ojai in Regards to Liability Involving Volunteers.
Approval of the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Contract and Service Rates for Fiscal Year 2012-13, Retroactive to July 1, 2012 for Law Enforcement Services Services Provided to Contract Cities and Other Entities.
Authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to Accept the Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program Award from the California Emergency Management Agency on Behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, Fire Protection District, Public Health Department – Emergency Medical Services Agency, and Other First Responder Disciplines Within the County to Enhance the Capabilities of First Responders Through Equipment Acquisition, Planning, Exercises and Training; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Accounting Transactions to Adjust Appropriations and Unanticipated Revenue.
13.
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY
Ratification of, Approval of, and Authorization for, the Library Director to Sign an Agreement with the City of Simi Valley to Provide READ Adult Reading Instruction Program Services at the Simi Valley Library for Fiscal Year 2012-13; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Process the Necessary Budgetary Transactions.
TIME CERTAIN ITEMS, PRESENTATIONS AND HEARINGS
1.
9:00 A.M.
Receive and File a Presentation by the County Executive Office Regarding the Southern California Edison Energy Leadership Partnership Program Grant Aimed at Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Presentation of a Resolution Honoring the Nordhoff High School 2012 Varsity Football Team - 2012 CIF-Southern Section Champions.
2.
9:15 A.M.
Receive and File a Presentation By Gold Coast Transit Agency Regarding the Proposed Gold Coast Transit District.
3.
9:30 A.M.
Approval of, and Authorization for, a One-Time $25,000 Grant to The Nature Conservancy for the Purposes of Expanding Their Coastal Resilience Ventura Study to Include the Unincorporated Area of the County of Ventura.
4.
9:45 A.M.
Presentation of a Resolution Honoring Mattie Louise Samuel for Her 39 Years of Public Service With the County of Ventura.
Receive and File a Presentation by Supervisor Zaragoza Regarding the Collaboration Between Public and Private Entities Who Worked in Partnership to Improve Road Conditions on Wright Road in El Rio.
5.
10:00 A.M.
Report Back to the Board of Supervisors Regarding the Acceptance and Processing of New Land Conservation Act (LCA) Contracts in 2013; Public Hearing Regarding the Approval of the Execution of Two New Ten-Year LCA Contracts, the Expansion of an Existing Agricultural Preserve, the Establishment of a New Farmland Security Zone Area (FSZA), the Designation of a New Wildlife Habitat Area, and the Execution of a New Open Space/Wildlife Habitat 20-Year FSZA/LCA Contract.
6.
10:30 A.M.
Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of a Resolution Approving Water Rate Adjustments and Revisions to Rules and Regulation Commencing with the February 2013 Billing, Unless Written Protests from a Majority of Property Owners are Received; Waterworks District No. 19, Somis, Supervisorial District Nos. 2, 3 and 4.
Presentation of a Resolution Honoring Diane Hubbard for Her 43 Years of Dedicated Service to the Ventura County Probation Agency.
7.
11:00 A.M.
Receive and File a Presentation on the Return on Investment of the Enterprise Content Management Implementation Project.
8.
11:30 A.M.
9.
12:00 P.M.
10.
Closed Session - It is the intention of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, Ventura County Fire Protection District Board, the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Board, and Ventura County Watershed Protection District Board to meet in Closed Session to consider the following items at 12:00 p.m. or earlier based on Agenda progress:
11.
BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (a): NAME OF CASE: Laura Henggeler v. County of Ventura, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. LC 095288
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (a): NAME OF CASE: Payton G., a minor by and through her guardian ad litem, Susan Ratzkin, et al. v. County of Ventura, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2011-00399739-CU-PA-VTA
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (a): NAME OF CASE: Rose Huber v. County of Ventura, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2011-00400812-CU-PO-VTA
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS (Gov. Code, § 54956.8) PROPERTY: Fisherman’s Wharf, 2711 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035, Parcel V COUNTY NEGOTIATOR: Lyn Krieger, Director, Harbor Department NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Channel Islands Harbor Partners, LLC – Tom Tellefsen; Upside Investments, Inc. – Sean A. Baker UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Lease
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Catherine Rodriguez, Matt Carroll 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (a): NAME OF CASE: Bernards Bros. Inc. v. County of Ventura; Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. A-0032-07
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9) SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUB¬DIVISION (b) OF SECTION 54956.9: One case
12.
BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Catherine Rodriguez, Matt Carroll EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association
13.
BEFORE THE VENTURA COUNTY IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54957.6) COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Catherine Rodriguez, Matt Carroll EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Service Employees International Union, Local 6434
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY - Public Health
Authorization for the Director of Human Resources to Establish One Public Health Nurse II Fixed Term Position, Effective December 23, 2012 Through June 22, 2013.
2.
HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
Approval of, and Authorization for, a Contract Modification with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme to Increase Funding in an Amount Not to Exceed $584,401 for the Youth Empowerment Program; Approval of, and Authorization for, a Contract Modification with PathPoint to Increase Funding in an Amount Not to Exceed $518,243 for the Youth Networked Services Program; and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller’s Office to Process the Budgetary Transactions Necessary to Increase Revenue and Establish Appropriations.
3.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Approval to Receive the Recommendations of the Review Panel and Make Appointments to the Ventura County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors in Lieu of Election; and Direct Staff to Maintain an Open Recruitment for the Remaining Open Seat in Division 1.
Commence Public Hearing Regarding the Approval of an Amendment to the 2009-2013 Memorandum of Agreement With the Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association; and Waive the Second Hearing Regarding This Matter and Approve the Recommended Amendment at the Conclusion of the Hearing. (No Material Impact on Funding Status of Retirement System)
Adoption of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura Authorizing and Approving the Execution and Delivery of a Reimbursement Agreement and a Fee Letter for a Letter of Credit for the County’s Tax Exempt Commercial Paper Program and Other Matters Related Thereto; and Authorization for Expenditures Relating to the Commercial Paper Program.
4.
VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Adoption of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of Ventura County Public Financing Authority Authorizing and Approving the Execution and Delivery of a Reimbursement Agreement and a Fee Letter, and the Preparation of an Offering Memorandum for a Letter of Credit for the County’s Tax Exempt Commercial Paper Program and Other Matters Related Thereto.
5.
POLICY MATTERS
Recommendation of Supervisor Zaragoza to Approve the Recommendation of the Local Planning Council to Reappoint Elsa Serrano and Adria Taha-Resnick to the Local Planning Council of Ventura County.
Recommendation of Supervisors Bennett and Zaragoza to Direct the County Execute Office and County Counsel to Report Back By March 13, 2013 Regarding Hydraulic Fracturing of Oil and Gas Wells; and Support Sending a Letter to the State Legislative Delegation Requesting Urgent Legislation Regarding Hydraulic Fracturing.
Recommendation of Supervisor Bennett to Appoint John J. Wilson to Fill the Division 2 Seat on the Ojai Valley Municipal Advisory Council.
CORRESPONDENCE AGENDA
1.
Receive and File Correspondence Agenda Items 57 Through 59 - Communications Received and Filed by the Clerk of the Board on Behalf of the Board of Supervisors, with Copies Furnished as Indicated.
Receive and File Correspondence from Cara M. Hair, Attorney, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P), Regarding Notice that Its Work on the Offshore Oil and Gas Production Platforms Designated as the Harmony, Heritage, and Hondo Platforms (Rigs 402, 403, and 404) Will be Permanently Ending. Consequently, All H&P Employees Associated with Its Work on Those Platforms, Including the Oxnard Office, Have Been Notified that Their Employment with H&P is Expected to Terminate as of January 15, 2013.
Receive and File Correspondence from Robert Snyder, Regarding His Relative Who Fell from a Ladder on November 9, 2012 and Benefited from Excellent Public Service by the Men and Woman of AMR Paramedics, Ventura County Fire and Communications Department, and the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services.
Receive and File Correspondence from Gloria Kruse, Regarding Peacemaking and Existential Laws and Values for Survival Energy.