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Tuesday, APRIL 21, 2009

8:30 A.M.

 

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Special Districts Valerie Brown 1st District
Supervisor's Chambers Mike Kerns 2nd District
Sonoma County Administration Bldg. Shirlee Zane 3rd District
575 Administration Dr., Room 102A Paul L. Kelley 4th District
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2887 Efren Carrillo 5th District
Phone 707-565-2241 Bob Deis County Administrator
Fax 707-565-3778 Steven Woodside County Counsel


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The agenda is divided into two sections:

CONSENT CALENDAR: These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, appear in the blue section and are usually approved by a single majority vote. Any Board Member may remove an item from the consent calendar.


REGULAR CALENDAR: These items include significant and administrative actions of special interest, appear in the white section and are classified by program area.

The regular calendar also includes "Set Matters," which are noticed hearings, work sessions and public hearings.

AGENDA SUPPORTING MATERIALS: Most background materials, proposed Board actions and other information are available online, linked to the respective agenda item. However, due to legal, copyright, privacy or policy considerations, not all materials are posted. Materials that are not posted are available for public inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 575 Administration Drive, Room 100A, Santa Rosa, CA.


ADDENDUM: If there is an addendum to the agenda, it will be posted at the above referenced web site by Friday at 5:00 p.m. the week before the meeting.


DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an accommodation, an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact Sheri Hartz at (707) 565-2241, as soon as possible to ensure arrangements for accommodation.


ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA:

Please walk to the rostrum and after receiving recognition from the Chair, give your name and address, and your comments or questions. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair or Board.






                                                          Tuesday, April 21, 2009

                                                                      8:30 A.M.

 

Call to order and pledge of allegiance

 

Board member announcements and reports on meetings and other activities

 

 

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Consent Calendar

Occidental County Sanitation District

Sonoma County Water Agency

Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

 

GENERAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Approval of Agenda

Consent items pulled

Items to be held

Off Agenda Items

Commendatory/memorial resolutions


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Consent Calendar


SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Regular Calendar

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Regular Calendar

Development Services

Fiscal Services

General Administrative Services

Health and Human Services

 

Closed Session:

1.         The Board of Supervisors will consider the following in closed session:

Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation

Name of Case:            Paul Scheinberg, Successor Trustee of the Salmon Family Survivors’ Trust and Salmon Family Decedents’ Trust  v. County of Sonoma, et al.

Case No.: SCV 242816

(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a))


2.         The Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the IHSS Public Authority will consider the following in closed session:

Conference with Labor Negotiator

Agency negotiator:                 Fran Buchanan, IEDA; Jo Weber, Director Human Services

Employee organization:          SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

(Govt. Code Section 54957.6(b))


3.         The Board of Supervisors, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the Board of Commissioners of the Community Development Commission will consider the following in closed session:

Conference with Labor Negotiator

Agency negotiator:     Ann Goodrich

Employee organization:          All

Unrepresented employee:       All, including retired employees

(Govt. Code Section 54957.6(b))

 

2:00    Report on Closed Session


2:00    Public Comment on Issues Not on the Agenda

Note:   Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.  The Board will hear public comments on non-agenda issues for up to 30 minutes.  At that time, they will hear scheduled agenda items.  Any additional public comments will be heard at the conclusion of the agendized items.

 

2:00    Permit and Resource Management Department

Review and possible action on the following:

1.  Acts and Determinations of Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Adjustments

2.  Acts and Determinations of Project Review and Advisory Committee

3.  Administrative Determinations of the Director of Permit and Resource Management


Regular Calendar Public Hearings

 

2:10     File No.:          N/A

Description:     The Board of Supervisors will consider fee and permit increases and/or new fees for the following departments and agencies:

Health Services (PDF: 373kB)

Agricultural Commissioner (PDF: 99kB)

County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor (PDF: 44kB)

Emergency Services (PDF: 263kB)

Permit & Resource Management (PDF: 430kB)

Regional Parks (PDF: 272kB)

Regional Parks/Sonoma County Water Agency (PDF: 170kB)

Sheriff-Coroner (PDF: 114kB)

Transportation and Public Works (PDF: 290kB)

Sonoma County Water Agency (PDF: 351kB)

Env. Doc.:       N/A

Location:         Countywide

Sup. Dist.:       Countywide

 


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Friday, April 24, 2009

1:00 P.M.


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


SONOMA COUNTY


SPECIAL MEETING




Closed Session:

1.         The Board of Supervisors will consider the following in closed session:

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated litigation or Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: Claim filed against the County of Sonoma by the Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees (S.C.A.R.E.)

(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b))  


2.         The Board of Supervisors, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the Board of Commissioners of the Community Development Commission will consider the following in closed session:

Conference with Labor Negotiator

Agency negotiator:     Ann Goodrich

Employee organization:          All

Unrepresented employee:       All, including retired employees

(Govt. Code Section 54957.6(b))


Upcoming Hearings (All dates tentative until each agenda is finalized)


April 28

·                      2nd Street Villa Grande Right of Way Vacation

·                      PLP08‑0024 Appeal of BZA approval for Fire Station, 3750 Hwy. 116 N, Sebastopol

·                      UPE05‑0090 Appeal of BZA decision re Tasting Room at 4155 Wine Creek Rd. Healdsburg

·                      Water Rate Hearing


May 5

·                      PLP08-0088 Request for GPA, Zone Change & Design Review for Affordable Housing Complex

·                      Refuse Fee Schedule

·                      GPA08-0027 General Plan Housing Element


May 12

·                      ZCE09‑0001 Request for Zone Change 19201 Fredson Road, Geyserville, Geyserville

·                      ZCE09‑0007 Request for Zone Change 3700 and 4000 Franz Valley Road

·                      Sonoma County Transit Service Reduction Plan


June 2

·                      Consolidated Fee Hearing


June 9

·                      Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians ‑ Agricultural Easement Exchange


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SPECIAL DISTRICTS


CONSENT CALENDAR


APRIL 21, 2009




III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


OCCIDENTAL COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT/

SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY


1.         Occidental County Sanitation District Construction Grant Agreement (PDF: 28kB)

Concurrent resolution authorizing entry into State Water Resources Control Board Proposition 50 Small Community Wastewater Grant Agreement for use of Proposition 50 Grant Funds for Occidental Collection System Replacement Project No. SCG‑802‑030 for the following:


Occidental County Sanitation District

Sonoma County Water Agency


Resolution (PDF: 14kB)


SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY


2.         Landscape Water Advisory Group (PDF: 25kB)

Resolution recognizing agencies and individuals for their support and time developing the Landscape Water Advisory Group


Resolution (PDF: 15kB)


3.         Statement of Understanding for Bay Area Steelhead Recovery (PDF: 30kB)

Authorize the General Manager/Chief Engineer to sign the Statement of Understanding for the Central California Coast Steelhead Recovery Program

 

Authorize the General Manager/Chief Engineer to provide up to $25,000 to retain a consultant to work with Bay Area flood control and water districts and National Marine Fisheries Service to incorporate ongoing fisheries related programs and initiatives as well as institutional constraints into the federal recovery plan for Central California Coast Steelhead


Resolution authorizing the Auditor‑Controller to adjust Zone 2A Petaluma Fund Balance ($10,000) (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution authorizing the Auditor‑Controller to adjust Zone 3A Valley of the Moon Fund Balance ($10,000) (4/5ths vote required)

 

Resolution authorizing the Auditor‑Controller to adjust Russian River Projects Fund Balance ($5,000)


Resolution (PDF: 36kB)


SONOMA VALLEY COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (3-Member Board)


4.         Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Biosolids Management Upgrade Project State Revolving Fund Loan Application (PDF: 37B)

Resolution authorizing the General Manager/Chief Engineer of the Sonoma County Water Agency to:

1.         Sign and file, for and on behalf of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District (District), a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for State Revolving Fund Loan funding for the Biosolids Management Upgrade Project; and

2.         Execute any documents necessary to apply for such funding; and

3.         Take all actions necessary to secure such funding; and

4.         Negotiate and execute a loan contract and any amendments or change orders thereto; and

5.         Certify loan disbursements on behalf of the District; and

6.         Certify that the District has and will comply with all applicable state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements related to any loan received; and

7.         Dedicate a source of revenue for payment of the State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement upon execution


Resolution (PDF: 22kB)


5.         Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Main Sewer Trunk Replacement (Watmaugh Road East to Treatment Plant) Project State Revolving Fund Loan Application (PDF: 41kB)

Resolution authorizing the General Manager/Chief Engineer of the Sonoma County Water Agency to:

1.         Sign and file, for and on behalf of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District (District), a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for State Revolving Fund Loan funding for the Main Sewer Trunk Replacement (Watmaugh Road East to Treatment Plant) Project; and

2.         Execute any documents necessary to apply for such funding; and

3.         Take all actions necessary to secure such funding; and

4.         Negotiate and execute a loan contract and any amendments or change orders thereto; and

5.         Certify loan disbursements on behalf of the District; and

6.         Certify that the District has and will comply with all applicable state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements related to any loan received; and

7.         Dedicate a source of revenue for payment of the State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement upon execution


Resolution (PDF: 18kB)


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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


CONSENT CALENDAR


APRIL 21, 2009




III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


PERMIT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT


6.         Lot Line Adjustment; Alexander Mountain Farms, LLC; LLA09‑0004 (PDF: 26kB)

Resolution granting the request by Alexander Mountain Farms, LLC, for a Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels, 2.8 acres (Lot A) and 22.75 acres (Lot B) in size, resulting in two parcels with no change to parcel sizes, subject to Conditions of Approval requiring the rescission and replacement of an existing Williamson Act contract with a new contract on Lot B, for property located at 4300 and 4120 West Sausal Lane, Geyserville; APNs 131‑210‑025 and 131‑210‑030; Supervisorial District No. 4


Resolution (PDF: 17kB)

Attachment (PDF: 150kB)


REGIONAL PARKS


7.         Amendment #1 ‑ Art Street Interactive Professional Services Agreement (PDF: 33kB)

Authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Art Street Interactive, for additional services not to exceed a total cost of $8,265, and extending the term to 9/30/10


Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to execute successive agreements or amendments with Art Street Interactive for ongoing system services not exceeding $5,000 per year for up to 5 additional years


TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS


8.         Request for Federal Transportation Authorization Priorities (PDF: 29kB)

Approve the list of transportation and transit projects for submission into the federal surface transportation funding re‑authorization and allow staff to utilize existing advocacy resources


9.         Budgetary Adjustment - Airport (PDF: 24kB)

Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the approved FY 2008-09 Airport budget (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution (PDF: 16kB)


10.       Sonoma County Transit ‑ Natural Gas Agreement with IKUN Energy (PDF: 50kB)

Authorize Transit Systems Manager to execute standard agreements with IKUN Energy to provide natural gas broker and supply services to Sonoma County Transit, at NGI ‑ PG&E citygate index pricing plus $0.006 per therm, for the period of June 1, 2009, through May 31, 2012


Authorize Transit Systems Manager to negotiate lower cost options with IKUN Energy during the period of agreement, as appropriate


CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SERVICES


DISTRICT ATTORNEY/SHERIFF-CORONER/HEALTH SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES


11.       Proclamation (PDF: 31kB)

Resolution proclaiming April 26, 2009 through May 2, 2009 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Sonoma County


Resolution (PDF: 17kB)


I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR


12.       Elections Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (EAID) Program (PDF: 23kB)

Resolution authorizing the County Clerk/ Recorder/Assessor to sign an agreement accepting Help America Vote Act (HAVA) EAID Program reimbursement funds up to the maximum amount available ($55,893.64)


Resolution (PDF: 14kB)


HUMAN RESOURCES


13.       Ratify Partnership Agreements for the Reverend James E. Coffee Human Rights Awards (PDF: 20kB)

Ratify Partnership Agreements with the Volunteer Center and Listening for a Change to present the Reverend James E. Coffee Human Rights Awards, sponsored by the Commission on Human Rights, and authorize the Human Resources Director or designee to execute



V. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


HEALTH SERVICES


14.       Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Regional Quality Improvement Plan (PDF: 34kB)

Authorize the Director of Health Services to execute Standard Agreement #EMS‑8054 with the State Emergency Medical Services Authority for the period of October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, and future amendments that do not significantly change scope of work ($40,000)


Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the FY 2008‑09 Final Budget within the Special Revenue Fund ‑ Department of Health Services in the amount of $40,000 (4/5ths vote required)


Authorize the Director of Health Services to execute an agreement with Fitch and Associates for the period April 15, 2009 to June 30, 2009, subject to County Counsel review, and future amendments that do not significantly change scope of work ($40,000)


Resolution (PDF: 28kB)


HUMAN SERVICES


15.       Sonoma County Child Care Planning Council (PDF: 29kB)

Resolution appointing four new members to the Sonoma County Child Care Planning Council.  These appointments will fill required memberships


Resolution (PDF: 35kB)


16.       Execution of Contract Amendment #2, FY 2008‑09 Senior Advocacy Services (PDF: 29kB)

Authorize the Director of Human Services, or her designee, to sign and execute the amended FY 2008‑09 service provider contract with Senior Advocacy Services


17.       Execution of Contract Amendment, FY 2008‑09 North Coast Opportunities (PDF: 29kB)

Authorize the Director of Human Services, or her designee, to sign and execute the amended FY 2008‑09 service provider contract with North Coast Opportunities


18.       Execution of Agreement for Consultation for Peer Quality Case Review (PQCR) (PDF: 28kB)

Authorize the Human Services Department Director, or her designee, to sign and execute an agreement, and any future amendments that do not cumulatively increase the cost by more than ten percent within budget authority and do not significantly change the scope of work with California Consulting to provide technical assistance in the planning and evaluation of the Sonoma County Peer Quality Case Review (PQCR), from 4/22/09 to 6/30/09, for an amount not to exceed $31,057


19.       Unanticipated Food Stamps Revenue (PDF: 43kB)

Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the 2008-09 Final Budget for the Human Services Department in the amount of $449,877 (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution (PDF: 14kB)


I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR


20.       Sonoma County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee (LCBC) Membership (PDF: 58kB)

Agree to the selection of two local representatives to the Sonoma County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee for 2009:

a.   Pete Parkinson, Permit Resource Management Department Director, or his designee

b.   Don Kittson, Director of Executive Services, Dry Creek Rancheria, or his designee


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


21.       Commendation (PDF: 17kB)

Resolution honoring and commending Andrea Mackenzie for her 9 years of outstanding service to Sonoma County as General Manager of the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District


Resolution (PDF: 13kB)


22.       Commendation (PDF: 19kB)

Resolution recognizing and honoring Pure Luxury Transportation’s Environmental Sustainability Program and commending them on their two Green Ride Global Awards of Environmental Excellence for Overall Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Client Outreach and Awareness


Resolution (PDF: 13kB)


23.       Commendation (PDF: 18kB)

Resolution commending the Consulate General of Mexico ‑ San Francisco for establishing a no‑cost Books in Spanish program in Sonoma County


Resolution (PDF: 10kB)


24.       Commendation (PDF: 18kB)

Resolution commending the 2008‑09 Rites of Passage graduating class


Resolution (PDF: 10kB)


25.       Proclamation (PDF: kB)

Resolution recognizing the Centennial Celebration of the NAACP and commending its Sonoma County Chapter


Resolution (PDF: 13kB)


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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


REGULAR CALENDAR


APRIL 21, 2009




III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


PERMIT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT


9:30

26.       Transient/Vacation Rental of Single Family Homes (PDF: 36kB)

Informational report addressing compatibility issues and policy options for transient/vacation rental of single family homes in residential neighborhoods


Attachment (PDF: 617kB)


CAO Recommends:    For policy determination of the Board



I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR


27.       May 19, 2009 Special Statewide Election (PDF: 23kB)

Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the 2008‑09 final budget for the County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor for the conduct of the May 19, 2009 Special Statewide Election (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution (PDF: 13kB)


CAO Recommends:    Approval



V. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


HUMAN SERVICES


28.       Week of the Young Child (PDF: 32kB)

Resolution declaring April 19‑25, 2009 as Week of the Young Child in Sonoma County


Resolution (PDF: 14kB)


CAO Recommends:    Approval



II. FISCAL SERVICES


AUDITOR-CONTROLLER-TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR/

SONOMA COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY


29.       Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) Bond Funding and Implementation (PDF: 39kB)

Resolution authorizing the establishment of a county enterprise fund for the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program, approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of loan agreements in connection with the sale and issuance by the Sonoma County Public Financing Authority of its Energy Independence Program, contractual assessment revenue bonds (taxable), and authorizing certain other matters related thereto


Resolution of the governing board of the Sonoma County Public Financing Authority providing for the issuance and sale of contractual assessment revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed forty‑five million dollars ($45,000,000), approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of loan agreements and bond purchase agreements in connection therewith, and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto


Resolution of the County of Sonoma, California, Authorizing the Sonoma County Treasurer, on behalf of the Sonoma County Pooled Investment Fund, to invest in and purchase the Sonoma County Public Financing Authority's Sonoma County Energy Independence Program,  Contractual Assessment Revenue Bonds (taxable); approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of bond purchase agreements in connection therewith; and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto


Resolution authorizing Auditor‑Controller‑Treasurer‑Tax Collector acting as Program Administrator, to initially fund the expenses of the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program utilizing funds from de‑allocated bond proceeds held in the Sonoma County Tobacco Endowment in an amount not to exceed $1 million dollars ($1,000,000), and further authorizing the Auditor‑Controller‑Treasurer‑Tax Collector to process all related accounting and budgetary adjustments (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution (PDF: 173kB)


CAO Recommends:    Approval



I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR


30.       Statewide Special Election ‑ Propositions 1D and 1E (PDF: 47kB)

Consider taking a position on the two initiatives: Support, oppose, or neutral


CAO Recommends:    For policy determination of the Board



BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


31.       Fee Waiver (PDF: 20kB)

Waive Fees in the amount of $1,118 for Monte Rio Recreation and Parks District for the Russian River Car Show on August 29, 2009


CAO Recommends:    For policy determination of the Board



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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


AGENDA ADDENDUM


APRIL 21, 2009



 

Closed Session:

4.         The Board of Supervisors will consider the following in closed session:

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated litigation or Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: Claim filed against the County of Sonoma by the Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees (S.C.A.R.E.)

(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b))

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