County of San Benito, CA

Ray Espinosa

County Administrative Officer

481 FourthStreet

County Administration Building

Hollister,California 95023

www.cosb.us

Meeting Agenda- POSTED AND FINAL

February 7, 2017 - 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors

Jaime De La Cruz

Board Chairman

District No. 5

Anthony Botelho

Vice-Chair

District 2

Mark Medina

District 1

Robert Rivas

District 3

Jerry Muenzer

District 4

SAN BENITO COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Mark Medina

District No. 1

Anthony Botelho

District No. 2

Vice - Chair

Robert Rivas

District No. 3

Jerry Muenzer

District No. 4

Jaime De La Cruz

District No. 5

Chair

County Administration Building - Board of Supervisors Chambers, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - POSTED AND FINAL

February 7, 2017

9:00 AM

Mission Statement

The County Board of Supervisors will recognize the public trust it holds, will on all occasions conduct business with honesty, integrity, and respect for the individual, and will hold the organization of County government to that same standard.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation.

If you wish to speak on a matter which does not appear on the agenda, you may do so during the Public Comment period at the beginning of the meeting. Please complete a Speaker Card and provide it to the Clerk of the Board prior to the meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda. When addressing the Board, please state your name for the record. Please address the Board as a whole through the Chair.
If you wish to speak on an item contained in the agenda please complete a Speaker Card identifying the item(s) and provide it to the Clerk of the Board prior to consideration of the item.

Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of (3) minutes.


	CALL TO ORDER


		a.	Pledge of Allegiance


				Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Mark Medina, District #1.


		b.	Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


			Certificate of Posting.


		c.	Presentations and Recognitions


			BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Present Certificate of Recognition to Judith Ann Cain for her 20 years serving on the Behavioral Health Advisory Board. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156
			BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Present Certificate of Recognition to Frank Perez for his receipt of the Armenian Genocide Education Award. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156
			BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Present Proclamation to San Benito County LULAC Council celebrating their 88th Anniversary and proclaiming February 12-18, 2017 as "San Benito County LULAC Week". SBC FILE NUMBER: 430
			BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Present Certificate of Appreciation to Bill Regents, Owner of Dunneville Market for his contribution and generosity to the residents of San Benito County during an emergency situation. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156


		d.	Public Comment


			Opportunity to address the Board on items of interest not appearing on the agenda. No action may be taken unless provided by Govt. Code Section 54954.2.


		e.	Department Head Announcements: Information Only


		f.	Board Announcements: Information Only


	CONSENT AGENDA

These matters shall be considered as a whole and without discussion unless a particular item is removed from the Consent Agenda. Approval of a consent item means approval of the recommended action as specified on the Agenda Item Transmittal.

If any member of the public wishes to comment on a Consent Agenda Item, please fill out a speaker card, present it to the Clerk prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda and request the item be removed and considered separately.


		1.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve Reappointment of Randy Brown to the Behavioral Health Board for the term of July 9, 2016 to July 9, 2019. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		2.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Approve and adopt the plans and specifications for Emergency Levee Repair work. SBC FILE NUMBER: 750
		3.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Receive Annual Behavioral Health Board 2014- 2015(Two Year) Report on County Mental Health Services. (Informational Item Only) SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		4.	COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR/RECORDER-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - J. P. GONZALEZ Approve the Budget Augmentation in the amount of $45,000.00 for the County Elections budgeted revenues and expenditures. (4/5 vote) SBC FILE NUMBER: 285
		5.	COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR/RECORDER-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - J. P. GONZALEZ Approve contract with PARC Corp LLC Accounting Services for the period of February 7, 2017 through June 30, 2017 in the amount of $69,093.00; Approve the attached Budget transfer from the Salaries and Benefits budget object to the Services and Supplies budget object in the amount of $69,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 608
		6.	COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE - M. GRANGER Approve Step Increase for Hourly Temporary Legal Secretary I employed by the County Counsel's Office since April 2014. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
		7.	DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - C. HOOPER New Grant Award for the Victim Witness Program in the total amount of $187,808. The grant covers 2 years, and is available in the amount of $93,904 for FY 16/17. (4/5 vote). SBC FILE NUMBER: 205
		8.	DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - C. HOOPER Additional FY 16/17 Grant Funding - Accept the additional funds made available to the Victim Witness Program for FY 16/17 in the amount of $39,654.00. (4/5 vote) SBC FILE NUMBER: 205
		9.	DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - C. HOOPER Approval and authorization to sign a 60 month Leasing and Maintenance Contract with U.S. Bank Equipment Finance at $245.77 per month for a Konica Minolta Bizhub 654e digital MFP Copier and two (2) Fujitsu fi-7160 Scanners and Service agreement in the amount of $55.00 per month with MBS. SBC FILE NUMBER: 205
		10.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Approve new appointment of Mr. James Dion to the Workforce Development Board for a three year term effective February 7, 2017 through February 4, 2020. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		11.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Approve re-appointment of Mr. Richard Bianchi to the Workforce Development Board for a three year term, effective February 7, 2017 through February 7, 2020. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		12.	HUMAN RESOURCES - G. COCHRAN Adopt a resolution approving a side letter with the Management Employees Group (MEG) to provide 5% assignment pay for the Program Manager assigned to the Eligibility Division in the Health and Human Services Agency. SBC FILE NUMBER: 630 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-3
		13.	HUMAN RESOURCES - G. COCHRAN Receive status report of "frozen" vacation balances of unrepresented employees. SBC FILE NUMBER: 630
		14.	HUMAN RESOURCES - G. COCHRAN Approve the amendment to the County's Class Title and pay Plan for the Chief Building Official. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
		15.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Approve the reclassification of a Parks & Maintenance Worker Position from Migrant Camp to a Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II and transfer the position to the Resource Management Agency. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3
		16.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Approve contract with 4Leaf, Inc. for Plan Check and Building Official Services for the period of February 15, 2017 to February 14, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
		17.	TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR- M. L. ANDRADE Approve authorization for the Tax Collector to Sell Tax Defaulted property by Internet Auction on April 28, 2017, April 29, 2017, April 30, 2017, and May 1, 2017, and to re-offer any property that is not sold on May 1, 2017 at a reduced minimum price. SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2
		18.	COUNTY COUNSEL - M. GRANGER Approve a 15 year Agreement Affecting Real Property relating to the County's use of the property at 1161 San Felipe Road, the site of the County's new Community Services Center in exchange for release of all claims related to the County's purchase of the site. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160


	REGULAR AGENDA

For each regular agenda item, the following schedule shall occur:

a) Staff report.

b) Public opportunity to address the Board on a particular agenda item. Please fill out a speaker card and present it to the Clerk prior to consideration of the item.

c) Consideration by the Board.


		19.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Adopt a Resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) Authority, authorizing the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement on behalf of the County of San Benito, and adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings; introduce an Ordinance authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation program in the County of San Benito; direct staff to move forward on discussions and participation for San Benito County’s share of the credit guarantee; and, appoint two representatives of the Board of Supervisors to serve as primary and alternate members on the newly formed Monterey Bay Community Power Board of Directors. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2017-6
		20.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Adopt Resolution appointing Dr. Gail Newel M.D. as County Public Health Officer. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-4
		21.	OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - K. O'NEILL 1. Receive report from the Office of Emergency Services; (2) Adopt Resolution Recognizing the Continuing Proclamation of a Local Emergency in San Benito County; and (3) Adopt Resolution Ratifying Letting of Contracts to Remediate Local Emergency, Confirming County Administrator's Authority to Enter Into Emergency Contracts Under Public Contracts Code 22050, Finding that there is a Need to Continue Emergency Action Action; and Finding Repair Work Exempt from CEQA As An Emergency Project. (4/5 vote required) SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-5
		22.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Receive report from staff and provide direction regarding the condition of the pedestrian tunnel located adjacent to the Babe Ruth field at Veterans Memorial Park. SBC FILE NUMBER: 127
		23.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Receive report from staff and provide direction regarding funding strategies for the anticipated shortfall on the Jail Expansion Project. SBC FILE NUMBER: 120.5
		24.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES 1) Introduce and waive reading of an Ordinance Levying Special Taxes within County of San Benito Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Santana Ranch CFD); and 2) Continue consideration of the Ordinance to the February 21, 2017 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
		25.	BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Receive update on status of Grand Jury report for 2015-2016. SBC FILE NUMBER: 605
		26.	BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Appoint Animal Control Ad Hoc Sub-Committee. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156.


	CLOSED SESSION


	Matters discussed during Closed Session include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Reportable actions taken by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session. (Gov. Code Section 54957.1(a) and (b), Ralph M. Brown Act.)


		27.	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Graniterock (APNs 020-280-012, 021-100-003, 021-110-001, 021-110-014, 020-320-006, 020-160-015 & 020-160-014), near Hospital Rd., Hollister, California Agency Negotiator(s): Brent Barnes, RMA Director; Adam Goldstone, Capital Program Manager; Ray Espinosa, CAO; Matthew Granger, County Counsel, Barbara Thompson, Assistant County Counsel, and Shirley Murphy, Deputy County Counsel Negotiating Parties: Aaron Johnston, Graniterock Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment Authority: California Government Code section 54956.8. SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		28.	CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 54956.95: LIABILITY CLAIMS Name of Claimant: Richard Boomer Agency claimed against: San Benito County (member of Trindel Insurance Fund) Claim No.: CTIF-236148 & CTIF-236308 Name of Claimant: Wes Walker Agency claimed against: San Benito County (member of Trindel Insurance Fund) Claim No.: CTIF-239733 SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		29.	CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: County Counsel Authority: California Government Code 54957 SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		30.	CLOSED SESSION-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9: Number of Cases: (1 ) Closed session is authorized by Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1). SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6


	ADJOURNMENT


	Adjourn to the next regular meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

NOTE: A copy of this Agenda is published, along with supportive documents, on the County's Web site on the Friday preceding each Board meeting and may be viewed at www.cosb.us/government/meetings-agendas/. All proposed agenda items with supportive documents are also available for viewing at the San Benito County Administration Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). This is the same packet that the Board of Supervisors reviews and discusses at each Board meeting.

As required by Gov. Code Section 54957.5 any public record distributed to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to this meeting in connection with any agenda item shall be made available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board, San Benito County Administration Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023. Public records distributed during the meeting will be available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the County. If the public record is prepared by some other person and distributed at the meeting it will be made available for public inspection following the meeting at the office of the Clerk of the Board.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Board of Supervisors meeting facility is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (831) 636-4000 at least 48 hours before the meeting to enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.