a)              EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)

              Agency Negotiators:  Linda Johnson & Williams Goodwin

              Employee Organization:

Tehama County Law Enforcement Management Association

a)              PERSONNEL / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

              (Government Code Section 54957)

              Title: Chief Administrator

b)              EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS / CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
 

Agency Designated Representative:  Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

Unrepresented / Contract Employee:
1)              Chief Administrator

a)              CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
1)              Property: Madison St. Right-of-Way between Pine St. And Oak St., Red Bluff,

                            CA

                            Agency Negotiator:                            Williams J. Goodwin

                            Negotiating Party:                            City of Red Bluff, Owner

                            Under Negotiation:                            Price and Terms of Payment

a)              INITIATION OF LITIGATION - Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 subdivision (d)(4). One case

a)              CLOSED SESSION - EXISTING LITIGATION - Conference with Legal Counsel

regarding litigation that has been formally initiated, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1). The name of the case is Terri Freitas v. County of Tehama, Department of Environmental Health, et al., Tehama County Superior Court Case No. 17CI000053

b)              CLOSED SESSION - EXISTING LITIGATION - Conference with Legal Counsel

regarding litigation that has been formally initiated, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1). The name of the case is Michael Vern Murchison v. County of Tehama, et al., Tehama County Superior Court Case No. 16CI000101

This time is set aside for citizens to address the Board on any item of interest to the

public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. The Chair reserves the

right to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Disclosure of a speaker’s identity is

purely voluntary during the public comment period. Individuals addressing the Board are

to speak clearly into the microphone.

a)              Social Services, 53280, Dept. of Social Services, $130,075.00

b)              Trial Court Contribution, 555215, State Treasurer-Cash Mgmt, $23,122.50

c)              Trial Court Contribution, 555210, State Treasurer-Cash Mgmt. $156,990.00

d)              Public Defender, 53700, Shon Northam, $32,466.06

a)              Request approval of a Personnel Action Form for a leave absence due to an industrial injury for Employee #1656 from 3/7/17 through 4/13/17

a)              Authorize the District Attorney to accept the State of California, Office of Emergency Services, Victim/Witness Assistance Program Grant in the amount of $197,215 for FY 2016-2017

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Clerk & Recorder to

sign the agreement with PFA, Inc. for the purpose of creating and/or processing film, truncation of records and copies of images for archival purposes in an amount not to exceed $150,000, effective upon date of signing through 6/30/19

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-53)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign Amendment No.1 to the Agreement with Dignity Health dba St. Elizabeth Community Hospital (Misc. Agree. #2016-222) for the provision of more of the same services within the Hospital Preparedness Plan (HPP) for disaster and emergencies, as well as the purchase of a POD refrigerator, thereby increasing the compensation amount by $17,283 for total maximum compensation not to exceed $105,307

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-54)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the application with the California Department of Health Care Services for Drug Medi-Cal Certification extension at the Corning service location which is set to expire on 5/31/17

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-55)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the application with the California Department of Health Care Services for Drug Medi-Cal Certification extension at the Red Bluff service location which is set to expire on 4/30/17

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-56)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the agreement with Owen's Healthcare for the provision of providing Hepatitis B vaccinations, Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations, Varicella vaccinations, and Tuberculin Skin Testing to certain employees of contractor determined to be at risk for exposure, for the cost of the vaccine plus an administration fee per injection, effective 4/1/17 and shall terminate 3/31/19

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-57)

a)              AGREEMENT - Approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the amendment to the agreement with His Ideas, Inc., a California corporation dba Children Foster Family Agency (Misc. Agree. #2016-114) for the provision of providing mental health services, thereby increasing the total compensation during the fiscal year 2016-17 from $425,000 to $550,000 and leaving the remaining total compensation during the FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19 at $425,000 per FY

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-65)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign Agreement No. 05-LE-11051360-004 Modification No. 005 Exhibit “A” FY 2017, Patrol Operations Plan and Financial Plan for Cooperative Patrol with USDA, Forest Service, Mendocino National Forest in the amount of $5,000; wherein the Sheriff will provide law enforcement services for the protection of persons and their property when visiting or using the Mendocino National Forest and to utilize the opportunity to cooperate with State and Federal agencies in carrying out their specific responsibilities related to the National Forest System, and for which the Sheriff will be reimbursed up to $4,000 for Patrol and $1,000 for dispatch for a total maximum reimbursement not to exceed $5,000, effective 10/1/16 and ending 9/30/17

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-58)

a)              AGREEMENT - Approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign Agreement No. 16-LE-11051360-004 Mod 06 Exhibit “B” FY 2017, Controlled Substances Operating and Financial Plan, for Cooperative Patrol with USDA, Forest Service, Lassen, Mendocino and Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the amount of $32,000, wherein the Sheriff will provide law enforcement services within these National Forest Service lands, effective 10/1/16 and ending 9/30/17

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-59)

a)              CALWORKS ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT TEAM

1)              One appointment to replace Denise Norwood as Drug & Alcohol Representative for no-set-term

(Interested person: Judy Thronburg)

2)              One appointment to replace Lori Strahan as Mental Health Services Representative for no-set-term

(Interested person: Joann Jeffery)

3)              One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Kas Causeya as Faith Community Representative for no-set-term

(Interested person: Scott Camp)

a)              PROCLAMATION - Request adoption of a proclamation proclaiming March 21, 2017 as National Agriculture Day in Tehama County

a)              INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - Regarding an overview of fiscal year 2017 Program of Work

a)              Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Statement of Support (SOS) acknowledging the County’s commitment of support to the Guard and Reserve members employed by the County of Tehama

a)              Request approval and authorization to file the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Annual Disclosure Report for the County of Tehama Certificates of Participation, Series 2014

a)              Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the letter to Senator Richard Roth requesting a rejection of a $1.7 million cut in the 2017-18 Governor's Budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)

a)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF, B-36 - From Homeland Security to Contingency, $33,161; and From Contingency to Internal Assets, $33,161

(requires 4/5 vote)

b)              Request to adopt the finding that State General Services Contract #1-16-42-04A with Bauer Compressors Inc. for the acquisition of forty (40) MAS brand Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air bottles, meets all Tehama County Bidding criteria and allows the County to take advantage of special low pricing without the time and expense involved with conducting a formal bid process

c)              Request to find it in the best interest of the County to waive the formal bid process for the acquisition of forty (40) MAS brand SCBA air bottles based on the finding

d)              Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Bauer Compressors Inc. for the acquisition of forty (40) MAS brand SCBA air bottles for the Fire Department in the amount of $34,223.12

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Social Services

Director, or her Designee, to sign the Psychotropic Medication Data Sharing Agreement between the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for health care and child welfare services data sharing thereby designating Tehama County to receive data under this MOU for health oversight purposes, at no cost to the County and for no set term

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-60)

a)              RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 - Request adoption of a resolution approving Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (YR 19) Application

b)                Request approval and authorization for the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the

              Carl Moyer Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (YR 19) Application

a)              DONATION - Request for the Director of Animal Services to accept donations in the amount of $18,000 into the Animal Care Center’s Donation account to be used towards the purchase of replacement Cat Condos/Cages:

·              $1,000 from Tina Burgess

·              $1,000 from Ev McDonough

·              $16,000 from Anonymous Donor

b)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS: ANIMAL SERVICES, B-33 - From Donations to Contingency, $23,544.65; and From Contingency to Special Dept. Equipment $23,544.65

(requires 4/5 vote)

a)              Request confirmation of the application that was submitted on 2/16/17 by the Tehama County Animal Care Center Manager to apply for the 2017 Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Fund Grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $7,500

a)              TEHAMA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT INDIRECT

SOURCE RULE REVIEW COMMITTEE - One appointment to fill the vacant position of Sean Moore as representative of County of Tehama for no set term

(Interested person: Kristen Maze) 

a)               Request that the Board of Supervisors find that the 2016 Calendar year 2009-2029 General Plan and 2014-2019 Housing Element Annual Progress Report fully complies with Government Code Section 65400 and Adopt the information contained within Attachment A (HCD Annual Housing Element Progress Report Form 032710)

b)              Request that the Board of Supervisors direct staff to forward the Annual Report with the required HCD Forms to the California Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Agreement with Corning Solar 1, LLC for Indemnity and Payment of Costs for Environmental Review, including staff time, with an initial deposit in the amount of $100,000 (payable in three installments)

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-61)

a)              Request to find that adoption of the proposed Ordinance amending Title 9 of the

Tehama County Code relating to groundwater well permits and dormant

groundwater wells is not a project subject to review under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060,

subdivision (c)(2); 15061, subdivision (b)(3); and 15378, and that in addition to the

foregoing general exemptions, the Ordinance is also categorically exempt from

review under CEQA under the Class 7 and Class 8 Categorical Exemptions

(regulatory activity to assure the protection of natural resources and the

environment), and direction to the Environmental Health Director to file a Notice of

Exemption upon adoption of the ordinance

b)              ORDINANCE NO. 2017-2037 - Request adoption of an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Tehama County Code relating to groundwater well permits and dormant groundwater wells

         1)   Waive the first reading

         2)   Accept the Introduction

a)              Request approval and authorization to dissolve the Dormant Wells and Related Groundwater Issues Ad Hoc Committee, established by the Board of Supervisors on October 18, 2016

a)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS: DISTRICT ATTORNEY-VICTIM/WITNESS-UVA PROGRAM, B-34 - From General Fund Fund Balance Available (Fund 101, Account 301900) to Contingency, $15,334; and from Contingency to Vehicle, $15,334

(requires 4/5 vote)

b)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS : DISTRICT ATTORNEY-VICTIM/WITNESS-UVA PROGRAM, B-35 - From Salary, $11,622 to Pay in Lieu/Misc. Payouts, $692; to Maintenance of Equipment, $2,750; to Office Expense, $6,898; to Professional Services Expense, $238; to Special Department Expense, $143; to Transportation Expense, $400; to Internal Assets, $501; and From PERS, $2,187 to Internal Assets, $2,187; and From OASDI, $1,088 to Internal Assets, $1,088; and From Group Insurance, $7,308 to Internal Assets, $4,224; to Vehicle, $3,084; and From Unemployment Insurance, $28 to Vehicle, $28; and From Deferred Comp Match, $225 to Vehicle, $225; and From Communications, $73 to Vehicle, $73; and From Memberships & Dues, $26 to Vehicle, $26; and From Employee Travel/Training, $1,230 to Vehicle, $1,230

a)              Request to adopt the finding that State General Services Contract #1-16-23-23D with Winner Chevrolet for the acquisition of one new Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4x4 meets all Tehama County Bidding criteria and allows the County to take advantage of special low pricing without the time and expense involved with conducting a formal bid process

b)              Request to find it in the best interest of the County to waive the formal bid process for the acquisition of one new Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4x4 based on the finding

c)              Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Winner Chevrolet for the acquisition of one new Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4x4 for the District Attorney’s Office - Victim/Witness Unit - UVA Unit, in the amount of $39,429

a)              Request approval and authorization for the District Attorney to apply for fiscal year 2016-17 Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program serving youth and teens of Tehama County for funding in the amount of $243,248, effective 4/1/17 through 9/30/18

b)              AGREEMENT- Request approval and authorization for the District Attorney to sign the Grant Award Agreement with CalOES for the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program serving youth and teens of Tehama County for funding in the amount of $243,248 effective 4/1/17 through 9/30/18

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-62)

a)              Request approval of revised Merit Systems Services classification specifications and Tehama County attachments for Eligibility Specialist I/II, Eligibility Specialist III, Eligibility Supervisor, Eligibility Specialist I/II - Bilingual, Eligibility Specialist III - Bilingual, Eligibility Supervisor - Bilingual effective 4/1/17

b)              RESOLUTION NO. 2017-25 - Requests adoption of a resolution to amend

Exhibit "A" Range Assignments in the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Tehama and the Joint Council Bargaining Unit to add/revise the classifications of Eligibility Specialist I at Range 53, Eligibility Specialist II at Range 57, Eligibility Specialist III at Range 61, Eligibility Supervisor at Range 66, Eligibility Specialist I - Bilingual at Range 56, Eligibility Specialist II - Bilingual at Range 60, Eligibility Specialist III - Bilingual at Range 64, Eligibility Supervisor - Bilingual at Range 69, and delete Eligibility Worker I at Range 51, Eligibility Worker II at Range 55, Eligibility Worker III at Range 59, Eligibility Worker I - Bilingual at Range 54, Eligibility Worker II - Bilingual at Range 58, Eligibility Worker III - Bilingual at Range 62, and approval of corresponding additions/revisions to the 2017 Tehama County Master Salary Schedule effective 4/1/17

c)              RESOLUTION NO. 2017-26 - Requests adoption of a resolution to amend the 2016-17 Position Allocation List (PAL) resolution 2016-62 by adding 42 Eligibility Specialist I/II, 6 Eligibility Specialist III, 12 Eligibility Specialist I/II - Bilingual, 3 Eligibility Specialist III - Bilingual allocations, and deleting 42 Eligibility Worker I/II, 6 Eligibility Worker III, 12 Eligibility Worker I/II - Bilingual, and 3 Eligibility Worker III - Bilingual allocations effective 4/1/17

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman and Health

Services Agency Executive Director to sign an Employment Agreement with Deanna Gee for the position of Tehama County Health Services Agency Assistant Executive Director, Administration, effective 4/1/17 through 3/31/17 and approval of corresponding revision to the 2017 Tehama County Master Salary Schedule

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-63)

a)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman and Health Services Agency Executive Director to sign an Employment Agreement with Jayme Bottke for the position of Tehama County Health Services Agency Assistant Executive Director, Programs, effective 4/1/17 through 3/31/20 and approval of corresponding revision to the 2017 Tehama County Master Salary Schedule

(Miscellaneous Agreement #2017-64)

a)              Request confirmation of an application submitted by the Health Services Agency

for the Arrive Alive Tehama Grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety aimed to reduce injuries and prevent fatalities of child passengers, and to prevent injuries and fatalities from impaired and distracted driving in the amount of $129,615.56 for federal Fiscal Year 2017-2018

a)              Request approval from the Board to submit for an additional fund allocation through the California Department of Healthcare Services for fiscal year 16-17 in the amount of $21,210 for the provision of nursing case management and program coordination for children in foster care on psychotropic medications

a)              PUBLIC HEARING - Conduct hearing regarding the Report of Account Delinquency and receive and consider any protests thereto; and to consider adopting the Report, confirming the amounts described therein, and authorizing the delinquent amounts be specially assessed against the property located at 38240 Scenic Drive, Mineral, California

b)              SANITATION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-1 - Request adoption of a resolution adopting the process for collecting delinquent sewer service fees and charges as stated in Health and Safety Code Sections 5473 and 5473a; adopting the Report of Account Delinquency and confirming the amounts described therein; and authorizing the delinquent amounts be specially assessed against the property located at 38240 Scenic Drive, Mineral, California (four-fifths vote required)

a)              Request approval of partial refund of fees for Encroachment Permit EP 1854 in the amount of $57.28 to Buchanan Construction, Inc.

a)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS: PUBLIC WORKS, B-37 - From Contingency to Overtime, $30,000

(requires 4/5 vote)

a)              NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Notice of Completion for the Public Works Fleet Maintenance Shop Heater Replacement Project as completed by Mike's Heating & Air, Inc

a)              Request adoption of a finding that use of a non-competitive negotiated contract with the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County for the performance of mitigation and monitoring responsibilities relating to the Bowman Road @ South Fork Cottonwood Creek Bridge Project is in the public interest to ensure the reliable long-term performance of mitigation and monitoring activities by a well-qualified public agency

b)              Request authorization for the Director of Public Works to sign and submit the Request for Approval of Cost-Effectiveness/Public Interest Finding form to the California Department of Transportation for approval

c)              Request to adopt a finding that competitive bidding for the work described in the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Tehama and the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County for the Performance of Mitigation and Monitoring Responsibilities relating to the Bowman Road @ South Fork Cottonwood Creek Bridge Project would be unavailing and impractical, and would not produce any public advantage

d)              AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman and the Director of Public Works to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Tehama and the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County for the Performance of Mitigation and Monitoring Responsibilities relating to the Bowman Road @ South Fork Cottonwood Creek Bridge Project

(Road Agreement #2017-4)

a)              Request approval and authorization for the Purchasing Department to use alternative availability-based competitive bidding procedures for the purchase of approximately 950 tons of liquid asphalt and asphaltic emulsions

b)              Request approval of specifications for the purchase of approximately 950 tons of liquid asphalt and asphaltic emulsions in accordance with the alternative availability-based competitive bidding procedures

c)              Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to solicit bids for the purchase, in accordance with the alternative availability-based competitive bidding procedures, with the bid opening set for 3 p.m. on 4/5/17 at the Administration Office, 727 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA

a)              Request approval of the following specifications:

              1)               Class II Crushed Aggregate Base - ¾” approximately 4,000 tons & ½” approximately 3,000 tons

              2)               Asphalt Concrete - ½” PG64-10 aggregate, approximately 5,000 tons

              3)               ¼ Ton Rip Rap, approximately 900 tons

              4)               Cold Mix Asphalt - ½” max., fine grade, approximately 2,000 tons

              5)               Crack Sealer in blocks, approximately 20 tons

b)              Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to use alternative transportation cost-based competitive bidding procedures on items a(1), a(2), a(3), and a(4)

c)              Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to solicit bids, with the bid

opening set for 3 p.m. on 4/5/17 at the Administration Office, 727 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA

a)              Request that the Board review and continue the local emergency previously ratified by the Board of Supervisors on February 28, 2017 due to the winter storms that commenced during the third week in February 2017, pursuant to Government Code section 8630, subdivision (c)

a)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF, B-32 - From AB443 to Contingency, $3,621.85; and From Contingency to Special Department Expense, $3,621.85

(requires 4/5 vote)

a)              RESOLUTION NO. 2017-27 - Request adoption of a resolution approving the Records Retention Schedule for the Tehama County Sheriff Coroner’s Office (four-fifth vote required)

a)              Board discussion and possible action regarding casting of ballots for election of three directors to the Los Molinos Mutual Water Company for a three year term beginning 3/31/17

a)              TRANSFER OF FUNDS: RED BLUFF VETERANS HALL, B-38 - From Assigned Veteran’s Hall to Contingency, $950; and from Contingency to Internal Assets,

              $950

(requires 4/5 vote)

a)              Request adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget timeline and policies

a)              Susan M. Soloman vs. County of Tehama

a)              Conduct study session regarding the operational and financial condition of small

community water systems in Tehama County, and discussion and possible direction to staff regarding potential governance, administrative, technical, and/or financial assistance that the County could provide to troubled systems