SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF CALAVERAS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HELD ON MAY 13, 2008 PRESENT: Steve Wilensky, Chair; Russ Thomas, Vice-Chair; Bill Claudino and Merita Callaway, Supervisors; James Jones, County Counsel; Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer; and Carol Gates, Supervising Board Clerk Supervisor Tryon (a.m. session)
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CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES of a regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on April 22, 2008 Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon CORRESPONDENCE: April 25 thru May 1, 2008 - Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon RESOLUTION establishing an interest bearing, designated fund to support the social security number truncation program; County Clerk/Recorder Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon RESOLUTION authorizing Board Chair to execute an agreement for the Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program; Public Works Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon RESOLUTION approving and executing Cooperative Agreement (10-302) with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for State Route 12/26 intersection improvements; Public Works - Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon RESOLUTION authorizing Board Chair to execute a subdivision agreement to secure the interior monumentation parcel map of Copper Valley Ranch, Planning Project #2007-088; Public Works - Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon MINUTE ORDER authorizing Board Chair to execute a bus purchase agreement between Calaveras County, Creative Bus Sales, and International Corporation; Public Works - Board action: approved 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bonnie Newman, a Calaveras County Health Care Provider, voiced concern of brain disorder patients not qualifying for mental health care services under the mental health guidelines of MediCal. She informed that the Calaveras County Mental Health Department has made every attempt possible in providing services, on some level, for her client that does not qualify for such services under state regulations. Ms. Newman stated that the mental health system does not cover everyone, even low income individuals with no resources. She voiced frustration of the most needy, going unserved. Al Segalla, representing the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, read a letter into the record, thanking the Board for their position of
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opposition regarding Senate Bill 1617. He further requested Board support of Proposition 98 and opposition to Proposition 99. Mr. Segalla stated that Proposition 99 does serve to protect the property owner against unreasonable eminent domain and will eventually abolish rent
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control, which would be hurtful in a free society. As a member of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer’s Association, Mr. Segalla urged everyone to contact their state representatives regarding three constitutional amendments that seek to reduce protections of Proposition 13. Nik Tali, Copperopolis, CA voiced frustration of enforcing RI zoning. He referred to a lack of parking space, fire hazards, and behavioral issues, involving a cul-de-sac in the Poker Flat area. Jerry Brock, Copperopolis, CA spoke of the need for enforcing R1 zoning laws including noise control and speed control regarding the area of Poker Flat. Stephanie Moreno, CDA Director, Sheriff Dennis Downum, Supervisor Callaway, and Supervisor Thomas responded. This matter will be further discussed at a June 2008 study session. Jim McCown, Copperopolis, CA informed that, if not so stated in Homeowner Association CC&R’s, the Association is not a law enforcement agency; thus, not having the authority to enforce zoning laws, traffic laws, etc. Mr. McCown further spoke of a request for a left turn lane in the Poker Flat area. He stated the Association has agreed to partial funding. Mr. McCown asked that the County expedite this request. Dennis Downum, Sheriff, gave an update of the proposed new jail project. The Correction Standards Authority (CSA) released their rankings of small counties, placing this County in the #4 position. Ten million dollars was offered towards the construction of a new jail; our request was for $26,000,000. He informed that one of the reasons for the #4 ranking was due to the point value assigned to our cost per bed. Downum stated that they believe this was calculated wrong and the County is now in the process of appealing this category. If successful, our point value would be either 1 or 2 in the process. He referred to the reentry part of the jail funding indicating that the three counties ahead of us have offered pieces of land that is currently being evaluated to see if the land would be appropriate for a re-entry facility; this would need to be done within a 90 day window – it is expected that one or two may fall short of the process. Downum emphasized that Calaveras could still be in the position of receiving full funding as requested. The date for the final order and funding decision will be September 18, 2008. Tim McSorley, Council of Governments Director, announced a special May nd 22 meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Amador 05/13/2007 SUMMARY
County and Tuolumne County to pool CMAC funds for the right-of-way and construction of State Route 12/26 in 2011. McSorley further informed that the Rolleri Bypass, on Monday, May 19, 2008, will be forever severed due to the new Angels bypass project. Stephanie Moreno, Director/Community Development Agency, announced that the legal access ordinance, has been recommended as approved by the Planning Commission and will be coming back to the Board at the end of May for final review. All positions, except one, have been filled on the Legal Access Committee, the first meeting will convene before the issue comes back to the Board. 9. Discussion and possible action re: RESOLUTION proclaiming May 2008 as Mental Health Awareness Month with the theme "Get Connected" to raise
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awareness of 'mind health'; Behavioral Health - Board action: 0; ABSENT: Tryon 10.
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Discussion and possible action re: the adoption of an ORDINANCE amending Calaveras County Code No. 6.14.010 (Dog License) to include a one, two or three year licensing period and associated fees; Sheriff/Animal Control Board action: approved, with a waiver of reading; 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon Discussion and possible action re: the adoption of an ORDINANCE amending County Ordinance numbers 6.08.040 (adoption of impounded animals), 6.12.060 (disposition of potentially dangerous dogs), and 6.12.070 (disposition of vicious dogs); Sheriff/Animal Control - Board action: approved, with a waiver of reading; 4-0, ABSENT: Tryon PUBLIC HEARING and consideration of the adoption of RESOLUTIONS (2) establishing new building and planning fees for the Community Development Agency; CDA - Board action: 1) approved the adoption of planning fees, as amended, and continued for 1 week the public hearing to further the discuss Administrative Use Permit fees and General Plan Amendments; 4-0; Absent: Tryon; and 2) approved the adoption of building department fees, as submitted; 4-0; ABSENT: Tryon Review of correspondence, reports and various matters of concern: Supervisor Thomas informed of an attendance conflict with next Monday’s LAFCO meeting – Supervisor Callaway may attend as an alternate, time permitting; will attend tomorrow’s joint CCWD meeting; the Cattlemen’s th dinner at the Fair on May 14 and the Frog Jump on Sunday, announced nda Copperopolis Community Plan Advisory Committee on the evening of May 22 . Supervisor Callaway will attend Wednesday’s meeting with CCWD; will be
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volunteering at the Fair for the Solid Waste Booth and the Feeney Park Booth; announced her attendance at a Child Support meeting last week. Supervisor Claudino will attend the joint meeting with CCWD tomorrow; attending the Fair on Friday and volunteering to staff the Solid Waste Booth. Chair Wilensky, this evening, will attend a CHIPs thBoard meeting; tomorrow, the CCWD meeting; a candidates forum on May 14 at the Rail Road Flat Community Hall; Friday, a Sierra Conservancy conference call finalizing grant guidelines prior to a Conservancy Board meeting in early June; next Monday an Area 12 meeting at the Veterans Memorial Hall in West Point; and Monday, an Economic Summit Planning Committee meeting – announced that the Summit Conference will be held at the Bret Harte High School on July 11 & 12, 2008. James Jones, County Counsel and Robert Lawton, County Administrative Officer, had nothing to bring before the Board at this time.
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ADDENDUM – CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c): conference with legal counsel; possible initiation of litigation;(one case); County Counsel – Board action: no action taken A STUDY SESSION was held for a discussion re: Staffing Study Sheriff's Operations
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_______/s Karen Varni__________ County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Calaveras, State of Calif.
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May 20, 2008
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