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Tuesday, April 28, 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 28, 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

Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District

Sonoma County Water Agency/All County Sanitation Districts

 

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

Sonoma County Water Agency

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Regular Calendar

General Administrative Services

Health and Human Services

 

Closed Session:

 

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

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9

(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(c))

 

2.         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

(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(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

 

Uncontested Public Hearings

 

2:05     Resolution to Vacate a Portion of 2nd Street in Villa Grande (PDF: 128k)

Description:     To consider approval of the Resolution to Vacate all that portion of Second Street lying east of the easterly right‑of‑way line of Russian River Avenue, as dedicated on the Map of Mesa Grande filed in Book 15 of Maps, Page 8, Sonoma County Records and as accepted by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on May 4, 1903.

Env. Doc.:        N/A

Location:          As described above

Sup. Dist.:        Dist. #5

 

Regular Calendar Public Hearings

 

2:10     File No.:           PLP08‑0024 (PDF: 481k)

Description:      To consider an appeal of a Board of Zoning Adjustments approval for a for a new 14,500 square foot fire station for the Graton Fire Protection District.  The facility will include meeting rooms, a training area, public and administration area, living space for the on‑duty firefighters, and garage space for up to 10 vehicles

Env. Doc.:        Mitigated Negative Declaration

Location:          3750 Highway 116 N., Sebastopol

Sup. Dist.:        Dist. #5

 

2:30     File No.:           UPE05‑0090 (PDF: 307k)

Description:      To consider a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and granting a Use Permit to Michel‑Schlumberger Partners LP

Env. Doc.:        Mitigated Negative Declaration

Location:          4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg

Sup. Dist.:        Dist. #4

(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2009)

 

3:00     Water Rate Hearing (PDF: 2.25M)

To consider a resolution establishing Sonoma County Water Agency's Water Rates and Charges for Agency's Water Transmission System for Fiscal Year 2009/2010

 

3:15     Sewer Rates and Written Report of Charges - Continued Decision (PDF: 351k)

To consider an ordinance setting sewer service charges (Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District) and a resolution overruling  objections, adopting a report on charges for sewerage services and confirming charges (Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District)

(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 21, 2009 FEE HEARINGS)

 

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


May 5

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

ˇ                      Refuse Fee Schedule

ˇ                      GPA08-0027 General Plan Housing Element


May 12

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

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

ˇ                      Sonoma County Transit Service Reduction Plan


June 2

ˇ                      Consolidated Fee Hearing


June 9

ˇ                      Dutra Asphalt Plant (Continued from May 12, 2009)


June 16

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

ˇ                      Placement of the annual sewer service fees on the tax roll, Canon Manor West

ˇ                      Approving placement of a road maintenance fee on the tax roll, Canon Manor West

ˇ                      PLP09‑0008 Appeal of PC Decision, 5321 Las Flores Road, Bodega Bay


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SPECIAL DISTRICTS


CONSENT CALENDAR


APRIL 28, 2009




III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT/

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS


1.         Setting Hearing for Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District Budget (PDF: 90k)

Direct the Clerk of the Board to set June 2, 2009, at 2:05 p.m., as the date and time for a public hearing to review the District's FY 2009-10 budget, and authorize publication of the required 30‑day notice


SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY


2.         State Legislative Recommendations (PDF: 40k)

Authorize the General Manager/Chief Engineer to sign letters expressing approved Sonoma County Water Agency positions on California legislation and state policy issues


3.         Vineyard Irrigation Water Conservation Demonstration Project (PDF: 64k)

Authorize Chair to execute the First Amended Agreement for Consultant Services to Plan, Develop, and Implement Vineyard Irrigation Water Conservation Demonstration Project, Phase 1 and 2, between the Sonoma County Water Agency and Advanced Viticulture LLC ($67,455)


SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY/ALL COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS


4.         As‑Needed Photogrammetry Services (PDF: 30k)

Concurrent Board action to authorize Chair to execute the Second Amended Agreement for As‑Needed Photogrammetry Services between Delta Geomatics Corporation ($60,000) and the following:


Sonoma County Water Agency

Occidental County Sanitation District

Russian River County Sanitation District

Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

South Park County Sanitation District


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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


CONSENT CALENDAR


APRIL 28, 2009




III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


PERMIT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT


5.         Approval of Alternative Equivalent Action under Article 89; [Owner Name]This information was removed to comply with the California Public Records Act., File ORD09‑0002. (PDF: 81k)

Resolution approving an Alternative Equivalent Action to designate an existing 750 square foot rental unit located at 702 Bellevue Avenue, Santa Rosa as affordable to very‑low income households to meet the affordable housing requirement for property located at 1027 Westside Road, Healdsburg; APN 110‑010‑005; Supervisorial District 4


Resolution (PDF: 27k)

Attachment (PDF: 123k)

 


6.         Lot Line Adjustment; Gallo Glass Company and [Owner Name]This information was removed to comply with the California Public Records Act., LLA09‑0003 (PDF: 202k)

Resolution and Conditions of Approval for a minor Lot Line Adjustment as requested by the Gallo Glass Company and [Owner Name]This information was removed to comply with the California Public Records Act. for property located at 9015 and 8735 Westside Road, Healdsburg; APNs 110‑200‑002 and 110‑230‑034; Supervisorial District 4


Resolution (PDF: 33k)

Attachment (PDF: 202k)


 

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS


7.         Airport Apron A Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Construction Administration (PDF: 76k)

Approve and authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute an Agreement for Construction Engineering Services with Mead & Hunt, Inc., in the amount of $185,000 for Airport Apron A Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Construction Administration (Fourth Supervisorial District)


8.         Sonoma County Transit ‑ Transportation Development Act (TDA) and State Transit Assistance (STA) Annual Claim of Funds (PDF: 30k)

Resolution authorizing the filing of a claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for allocation of TDA/STA funds for fiscal year 2009‑10


Resolution (PDF: 25k)

Attachment (PDF: 76k)



9.         Local Agency/State Match Program Agreement (PDF: 26k)

Resolution authorizing the Chair to execute State Match Program Agreement No. X09‑5920(117) for advancement of Streets and Highways Code Section 182.9 State Highway Account funds (State Funds $100,000)

 

Resolution (PDF: 23k)



CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SERVICES

 

PROBATION


10.       Contract with the State of California‑Department of Parks and Recreation (PDF: 26k)

Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or his designee, to execute two contracts, and any amendments or extensions that do not significantly change the contract content, between the Sonoma County Probation Department Camp/Supervised Adult Crew program and the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $354,320 and $135,110 for the construction and installation of eight cabins at Clearlake State Park and the installation of three cabins at Bothe‑Napa State Park


Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the 2008‑09 final budget for the Probation Department, in the amount of $489,430 (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution (PDF: 21k)



SHERIFF-CORONER

11.      Lease Purchase Truck (PDF: 26k)

Resolution authorizing the financing of a one ton pickup truck, and directing the County Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary documents pertaining to the governmental lease‑purchase agreement with Municipal Services Group, Inc. for a three‑year amount of $19,898.86


Resolution (PDF: 34k)



12.       FY 2008‑09 California Multi‑jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal‑MMET) and Anti‑Drug Abuse (ADA) Grants (PDF: 96k)

Authorize the Sheriff to accept grant awards for the FY 2008‑09 California Multi‑jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal‑MMET) and Anti‑Drug Abuse Grant (ADA) grants


Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the Sheriff's Department FY 2008‑09 Adopted Budget to appropriate unanticipated revenues and expenditures in the amount of $227,946 associated with the Sheriff's ongoing participation in the Cal‑MMET and ADA grants (4/5ths vote required)


Resolution (PDF: 33k)



13.       2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application (PDF: 71k)

Approve and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to submit the joint 2009 JAG application for the County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa, and execute Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program award documents with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $704,302


Approve and authorize the Sheriff to execute an Agreement, and upon County Counsel approval, any amendments that do not substantially alter the Agreement with the City of Santa Rosa regarding the terms of the joint 2009 JAG award


Authorize the Sheriff, upon County Counsel approval, to execute any amendments that do not substantially alter the JAG application


I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR/GENERAL SERVICES


14.       2009 Day of Caring and Combined Fund Drive (PDF: 62k)

Resolution authorizing County employee participation in the United Way Day of Caring on September 9, 2009; and recognizing the Day of Caring as the official commencement of the 2009 Employee Combined Fund Drive


Resolution (PDF: 24k)



GENERAL SERVICES


15.       Micrographic Services (PDF: 68k)

Authorize the Purchasing Agent to extend the current blanket purchase order with SoftFile Document & Data Management Solutions for Micrographic Services from May 1, 2009, to August 31, 2009 to allow for a review of competitive options available to the county for micrographic services


GENERAL SERVICES/REGIONAL PARKS

 

16.       Spring Clean 2009 (PDF: 71k)

Support the upcoming 2009 Spring Clean event planned for Saturday, May 2, 2009 and Saturday, May 9, 2009


Authorize the County's Risk Manager to obtain insurance coverage, at a reasonable expense not to exceed $5,000, to provide general liability and limited accident medical coverage in the event of injury or property damage occurring during the event


Attachment (PDF: 122k)


HUMAN RESOURCES


17.       Executive Search Services Agreement (PDF: 22k)

Authorize the Director of Human Resources to execute agreements for executive search services with Avery and Associates, not to exceed a cumulative total of $100,000, for a period of one year effective April 1, 2009


18.       Recognition (PDF: 70k)

Resolution recognizing over 3,000 County volunteers in observance of National Volunteer Week 2009


Resolution (PDF: 21k)



II. FISCAL SERVICES


RETIREMENT


19.       Amendment of the Sonoma County Employees' Retirement Association (SCERA) Bylaws

Resolution amending the Sonoma County Employees' Retirement Association (SCERA) Bylaws


I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


20.       Appointment (PDF: 26k)

Resolution appointing Gabriel Kearney to the Community Development Committee, Sonoma County, representing the Second District


21.       Commendation (PDF: 36k)

Resolution congratulating Headmaster Philip C. Nix on the occasion of his retirement from Sonoma Country Day School


22.       Commendation (PDF: 17k)

Resolution recognizing George Greeott as a distinguished local treasure on the occasion of his 99th birthday


23.       Commendation (PDF: 17k)

Resolution commending the Welfare League on their 70th Anniversary


Resolution (PDF: 16k)



MISCELLANEOUS


24.       Minutes

Concurrent resolution approving the minutes for the meeting of March 24, 2009 for the following:


Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District

Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District

Community Development Commission

Occidental County Sanitation District

Public Financing Corporation

Russian River County Sanitation District

South Park County Sanitation District

Sonoma County Water Agency

Board of Supervisors


Resolution approving the minutes for the meeting of March 24, 2009 for the
Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District



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SPECIAL DISCTRICTS


REGULAR CALENDAR


APRIL 28, 2009




III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY


25.       Water Transmission System Temporary Impairment (PDF: 63k)

Resolution declaring the water transmission system temporarily impaired and authorizing the General Manager/Chief Engineer to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Water Transmission System Capacity Allocation During the Temporary Impairment


Resolution (PDF: 12k)



26.       Napa‑Sonoma Marsh Restoration Project (PDF: 23k)

Authorize Chair to execute the Eighth Amended Agreement for Engineering Planning and Environmental Services for Napa‑Sonoma Marsh Restoration Project between the Sonoma County Water Agency and Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. ($110,000 additional funds for a total of $1,476,718)


Authorize the Agency's General Manager/Chief Engineer to amend the Agreement provided amendments do not cumulatively increase the total cost to the Agency by more than $25,000 (taking into account all prior amendments) and do not substantially change the scope of work



INFORMATIONAL

27.       Sonoma Valley Groundwater Management Program - 2008 Annual Report (PDF: 62k)

Presentation on the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Management Program - 2008 Annual Report


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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


REGULAR CALENDAR


APRIL 28, 2009




V. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


HUMAN SERVICES


INFORMATIONAL

28.       Human Services in a Time of Economic Crisis (PDF: 35k)

Presentation on the relationship between the economy and human services in California and Sonoma County and a report of a recent meeting with community partners


Attachment (PDF: 18k)


CAO Recommends:    Approval


I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR


29.       American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PDF: 86k)

Accept this report on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)


Approve the formation of a staff committee to coordinate the County's efforts to pursue ARRA funding


Direct staff to provide periodic updates to the Board on the receipt of funding under ARRA

 

Attachment (PDF: 269k)

 

CAO Recommends:    Approval


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


30.       Fee Waiver (PDF: 24k)

Waive Fees in the amount of $261 for the Sonoma County Pride parade on May 31, 2009


CAO Recommends:    For policy determination of the Board


31.       Fee Waiver (PDF: 20k)

Waive Fees in the amount of $1416 for Ocean Song Farm and Wilderness Center for the annual Environmental Festival on August 15, 2009


CAO Recommends:    For policy determination of the Board


32.       Fee Waiver (PDF: 18k)

Waive Fees in the amount of $261 for the Russian River Chamber of Commerce's 63rd annual Stumptown Daze parade on May 30, 2009


CAO Recommends:    For policy determination of the Board


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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/DIRECTORS


AGENDA ADDENDUM


APRIL 28, 2009




Closed Session:

4.         Conference with Real Property Negotiator

Property:                     Central Landfill, 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma, CA

Negotiating parties:     For Seller:       Phil Demery

For Buyer:       To be determined

Under negotiation:      Central Landfill and Transfer Stations

(Govt. Code Section 54956.8)


III. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY


4a.       Strategic Marketing Plan Implementation and Public Outreach for Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (PDF: 70k)

Authorize Chairman to execute the Agreement for Strategic Marketing Plan

Implementation for Sonoma County Energy Independence Program between the Sonoma County Water Agency and The Rob Walker Group ($155,000).


Authorize the Agency's General Manager/Chief Engineer to amend the Agreement for Strategic Marketing Plan Implementation for Sonoma County Energy Independence Program provided amendments do not cumulatively increase the total cost to the Agency by more than $25,000 (taking into account all prior amendments) and do not substantially change the scope of work.


Resolution authorizing budgetary adjustments to the 2008/09 final budget for the Recycled Water Fund in the amount of $215,000.


Authorize Chairman to execute the First Amended Agreement for Sonoma County Energy Independence Program Public Outreach between the Sonoma County Water Agency and Data Instincts ($3,900).


Resolution (PDF: 28k)


I.GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


24a.     Proclamation (PDF: 17k)

Resolution proclaiming May 1, 2009 as Silver Star Banner Day honoring wounded and ill members of the armed forces.


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