County of San Benito, CA

Ray Espinosa

County Administrative Officer

481 FourthStreet

County Administration Building

Hollister,California 95023

www.cosb.us

Meeting Agenda-Final

Board of Supervisors

Robert Rivas

Board Chairman

District No. 3

Jaime De La Cruz

Vice-Chair

District 5

Margie Barrios

District 1

Anthony Botelho

District 2

Jerry Muenzer

District 4

SAN BENITO COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Margie Barrios

District No. 1

Anthony Botelho

District No. 2

Robert Rivas

District No. 3

Chair

Jerry Muenzer

District No. 4

Jaime De La Cruz

District No. 5

Vice - Chair

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

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

May 10, 2016

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 the Allegiance to be led by Supervisor De La Cruz.


		b.	Acknowledge of Certificate of Posting


			CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
			PUBLIC HEARING 9:00 A.M. (THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE OPENED AT 9:00 A.M. AND CONTINUED TO 10:00 A.M.) RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Hold a Public Hearing and consider formation of the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD. If owners of more than 50% of the assessed valuation of the property do not object, the Board may form the GHAD by adopting a Resolution forming the San Benito Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) and appointing the Board of Supervisors to serve as the GHAD Board of Directors. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-31


	*Adjourn to Closed Session*


	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.)


		1.	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) and (d)(1) of Government Code section 54956.9 Name of Case: San Benito County v. Citadel Exploration, Inc, et al., Superior Court of California, County of San Benito, Case No. CU-15-00162. SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		2.	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivisions (a) and (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 Name of Case: Rancho Gavilan v. County of San Benito, et. al, California Superior Court for the County of San Benito, Case No. CU-15-00142. SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		3.	CLOSED SESSION-CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: Property: APN's 050-110-030 and 050-110-031, Hollister, CA Agency Negotiators: Alan Yamamoto, Behavioral Health Services Director; Brent Barnes, Resource Management Agency Director; Adam Goldstone, Capital Program Manager; Ray Espinosa, CAO; Joe Paul Gonzalez, Clerk-Recorder-Auditor; Maria Sanchez, Behavioral Health Case Management Services/Administrative Services Specialist II; Matthew W. Granger, County Counsel; Barbara J. Thompson, Assistant County Counsel; Shirley L. Murphy, Deputy County Counsel Negotiating Parties: Sonny Flores, Executive Dir., Community Services Development Corporation Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment Authority: California Government Code section 54956.8 SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6

ADDENDUM TO THE

May 10, 2016

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

The following item has been added to the May 10, 2016 agenda:

CLOSED SESSION:


		•	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2), (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of cases: 1 Facts and Circumstances Justifying Closed Session: Potential of additional litigation regarding Master Tax Agreement currently being litigated in Award Homes, Inc. v. County of San Benito, et. al, Case No. CU-15-00099, and BMC Promise Way, LLC, dba Benchmark Communities v. County of San Benito, et. al., Superior Court of California, County of San Benito, Case No. CU-15-00056. SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6


	Reconvene into Regular Session (at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter)


		c.	Presentations and Recognitions


			COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Receive an information presentation regarding Community Choice Energy and the viability of establishing a local Community Choice Energy Agency. The presentation will cover what Community Choice Aggregation is, why a community may consider investigating it, and the benefits of such an Agency for the local community. (Presentation and Board Discussion) SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
			BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Present Certificate of Recognition to Cathy Alameda on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on being named the 2016 Agricultural Woman of the Year. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156
			EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - K. O'NEILL Present Proclamation declaring May 15 through 21, 2016 as Emergency Medical Services Week to recognize all San Benito County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partners for outstanding service within the County. SBC FILE NUMBER: 1068
			HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Approve Proclamation declaring May 2016 Community Action Month in the San Benito County and present Certificate of Recognition to individuals as described on the AIT. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130


		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.


		4.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with Transcend/Christine A. Henriques, Facilitation of Domestic Violence Diversion Groups and MHSA Prevention and Early Intervention Groups for Victims of Domestic Violence for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for a total sum not to exceed $25,000,00. SBC FILE NUMBER:810
		5.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with Door To Hope Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Facility for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for the amount not to exceed $50,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		6.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with Traditions Behavioral Health for Psychiatry Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $413,920.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		7.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in the amount of not to exceed $45,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		8.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract Renewal with Dr. Wallace B. Mendelson, M.D. Psychiatrist for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for a total amount not to exceed $122,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		9.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with Hollister Youth Alliance for the Provision of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Prevention and Early Intervention Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for a total sum not to exceed $184,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		10.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with 7^th Avenue Skilled Nursing Facility for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $89,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		11.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract Renewal with Front Street, Inc. Residential Care Facility for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		12.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with K & R Manor/Salvador Lodge for residential treatment services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		13.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract with California Locums, PC for Psychiatry Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $375,500.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		14.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with Administrative/Fiscal Consultant G. Ernst for he period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for a total amount not to exceed $95,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		15.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve contract renewal with IDEA Consulting for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for a total amount not to exceed $122,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		16.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - A. YAMAMOTO Approve Contract Renewal with the Suicide prevention of the Central Coast for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for a total amount not to exceed $17,940.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		17.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Approve budget augmentation related to the General Assistance Division. SBC FILE NUMBER: 865
		18.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Adopt Ordinance adding Article XIV to Chapter 5.01 of Title 5 of the San Benito County Code Pertaining to Library Facility Impact Fees. Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt SBC FILE NUMBER: 80 ORDINANCE NO: 2016-945
		19.	EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - K. O'NEILL Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Emergency Medical Services and the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium for a (EMT) Academy Course to be effective April 20, 2016, in the amount of $3,732.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 1068
		20.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Approve Support Letter for the Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children from the Board of Supervisors. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		21.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Approve support letter for additional funding for Commercially Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) services and resources. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		22.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - J. RYDINGSWORD Re-Appointment to the Community Action Board (CAB) Ms. Shari Stevenson as the Representative for the BOS for District# 5 to the CAB for a three-year term effective 4/26/2016 through 4/26/2019. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		23.	SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - D. THOMPSON Augment Schedule of Expenditures and Revenue in the Sheriff's UNET budget recognizing Byrne JAG and Drug Enforcement Agency grant funds in the amount of $44,180.00. (4/5 vote) SBC FILE NUMBER: 110
		24.	SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - D. THOMPSON Approve the appropriation increase to the Sheriff's Operations Budget providing for specialized training for the Veteran's Peer Response Program in the amount of $6,200.00. (4/5 vote) SBC FILE NUMBER: 110


	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.


		25.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA San Benito Chamber of Commerce will make a presentation to the Board as to how they have used the funding allocated to them in FY 15/16 for the purpose of Economic Development. SBC FILE NUMBER: 110
		26.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Presentations by Community Based Organizations as to the usage of allocations provided by the Board of Supervisors in the FY 15/16. SBC FILE NUMBER: 865
		27.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Approve County Social Media Policies and direct Clerk of the Board to make the Social Media Policies Part of the County Administrative Manual as appropriate. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		28.	COUNTY COUNSEL' S OFFICE - M. GRANGER Discussion in regard to the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Fee, which narrowly missed being approved during the November 2014 election, and provide direction to staff whether to take further action to potentially place a ballot measure before the voters in the November 2016 election. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
		29.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD Receive update on the current Homeless Service in San Benito County. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		30.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Update on Staff Proposed General Plan Amendment to Amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to Create the Southside New Community Study Area. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790


	PUBLIC HEARING


		31.	(To be heard at 10:00AM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard). RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. BARNES Hold Public Hearing: Adopt Ordinance Establishing Water Conservation Requirements within the CSA 31 for the 2016-17 Water Year.


	ADJOURNMENT


	Adjourn to May 17, 2016 Special Meeting.

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.