County of Inyo

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, met in regular session at the hour of 9:00 a.m., on June 27 , 2006, in the Board of Supervisors Room, County Administrative Center, Independence, with the following Supervisors present:  Chairperson Susan Cash presiding, Linda Arcularius, Ted Williams, Jim Bilyeu, and Richard Cervantes. Supervisor Cervantes provided the Invocation, and Supervisor Arcularius led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment

The Chairperson announced the public comment period.   Supervisor Cervantes announced that he was the proud grandfather of a newly adopted granddaughter from China.   Supervisor Bilyeu informed the Board that the Big Pine Chamber of Commerce has announced that they are supporting the November 7, 2006, TOT Ballot Measure.   Supervisor Bilyeu and the County Administrator updated the Board on the status of the Aberdeen fire, which was ignited by a lightning strike yesterday afternoon.

County Dept. Reports

The Chairperson announced the County Department Report period.   Ms. Linda Benson, Assistant Director of Health and Human Services, updated the Board on emergency services activities in conjunction with the Aberdeen fire.   Mr. Kevin Carunchio, Deputy County Administrator, updated the Board on the Library automation project.  

HHS-Workshop/ Prevention Pgrms.

The Chairperson recessed open session at 9:10 a.m., to convene in a workshop with Health and Human Services personnel on the Prevention Programs.   The Chairperson recessed the workshop at 10:00 a.m., to reconvene in open session at 10:10 a.m., with all Board Members present.

Integ. Waste./ Shred Pro Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Shred Pro, Inc., for document shredding services for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $15,600, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006/07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Integ. Waste/ Barker Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Ramona Barker for maintenance services at the Olancha Transfer Station, in an amount not to exceed $2,964 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Integ. Waste/ Ridgecrest Sanitation

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Ridgecrest Sanitation for the transport of solid waste from the Homewood Canyon Transfer Station to the Ridgecrest landfill in Kern County, in an amount not to exceed $9,326.51 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.    Motion carried unanimously.

Integ. Waste/Peek Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to declare Adrith Peek a sole-source provider of Homewood Transfer Station maintenance services and approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Adrith Peek for Homewood Canyon Transfer Station maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $2,592, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Motor Pool/ Nielsen’s Equip. P. O.

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to award the bid to and approve the purchase from Nielsen’s Equipment Maintenance of Mammoth Lakes for equipping five 2006 Sheriff Department patrol and administration vehicles.   Motion carried unanimously.

Integ. Waste/ Morris Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to declare Andy Morris a sole-source provider of Keeler Transfer Station maintenance services, and approve a Contract between the County of Inyo and Andy Morris for Keeler Transfer Station maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $1,860, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Parks/Tecopa Payphone Services Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Pacific Telemanagement Services of Bloomington, IL for payphone service at Tecopa Hot Springs for a three-year period beginning May 22, 2006 and authorize the Deputy County Administrator to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Forest Serv./ Community Wildfire Protection Plan Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Mammoth Lakes Fire Department for assistance with costs associated with the preparation of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, covering northern Inyo County from Keeler to the Inyo/Mono County line, extending the ending date of the Contract from June 30, 2006 to September 30, 2006; and authorize the County Administrator to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Resol. #2006-38/ Appt. Officials Salary Adjustment

On a motion by Supervisor Williams and a second by Supervisor Bilyeu, Resolution No. 2006-38 entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo, State of California, Amending Resolution #2006-09, Changing Salary and/or Terms and Conditions of Employment for Appointed Officials Employed in the Several Offices or Institutions of the County of Inyo,” was adopted:   motion unanimously passed and adopted.

Resol. #2006-39/ Management Employees Salary Adjustment

On a motion by Supervisor Williams and a second by Supervisor Bilyeu Resolution No. 2006-39 entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo, State of California, Amending Resolution #2006-05, Changing Salary and/or Terms and Conditions of Employment for Management Employees Employed in the Several Offices or Institutions of the County of Inyo,” was adopted: motion unanimously passed and adopted.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./Laurel Park Center Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and   Braswell Enterprises dba Laurel Park Center for the provision of skilled nursing services in an amount not to exceed $51,500, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./Canyon Acres Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Canyon Acres Children & Family Services for the provision of mental health services in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./CA Regional Mental Health System Coalition JPA

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to A) authorize the County’s continuing participation in the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) as part of the California Regional Mental Health System Coalition; B) ratify the expenditure of $12,424 as Inyo County’s share under the JPA for Coalition expenditures for FY 2005-06; and C) authorize expenditures in future years of Inyo County’s share under the JPA for identification, contract negotiation, purchase and implementation of a new billing and data system for Behavioral Health in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for FY 2006-07, not to exceed $70,000 for FY 2007-08 and not to exceed $45,000 in the following fiscal years, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of future budgets.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./Symons Emergency Specialties Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Symons Emergency Specialties, Inc., for the provision of emergency transportation services in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./Merced Behavioral Health Center Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Merced Behavioral Health Center for residential placement for adults in a locked facility, in an amount not to exceed $52,000 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./Newhall Memorial Hospital Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for the provision of inpatient mental health services in an amount not to exceed $15,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./ECHO Consulting Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and ECHO Consulting Services of California, Inc., for billing software maintenance in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral Hlth./Vista Pacifica Center Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Vista Pacifica Center for the provision of mental health placement services in an amount not to exceed $52,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Hlth. Serv./ Ryan White CARES Program Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the County of Inyo and the Department of Health Services, AIDS Consortium-Ryan White CARES Program increasing the grant by $1,606 to a total not to exceed $135,950 for the period of April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2007; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Misc./UC Davis Training Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus University Extension for training services in an amount not to exceed $40,800, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Calworks/ IMACA Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action for the provision of services pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Calworks/ Learning Disability Serv. Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Inyo County Superintendent of Schools for CalWORKs Learning Disability Services in an amount not to exceed $3,500, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Soc. Serv./ Family Child Care Licensing Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the State of California Dept. of Social Services – Community Care Licensing Division for the provision of Family Child Care Licensing functions for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Soc. Serv./ IMACA One Stop Career Serv. Center Contract

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc., for One Stop Career Services Center, in an amount not to exceed $76,396.68 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Planning/Parcel Merger Palamar

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve Parcel Merger No. 2006-01/Palamar, which will merge three Cartago lots into one individual parcel.   Motion carried unanimously.

P.W./Korve Engineering Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Korve Engineering, for the preparation and updating of the General Bikeways Plan, extending the term of the contract from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.    Motion carried unanimously.

P.W./Tri-State Surveying Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Tri-State Surveying, Ltd., for County Surveyor services, extending the term of the Contract from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006 and increasing the Contract by $10,000 to an amount not to exceed $30,000 contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.   Motion carried unanimously.

Water Dept./Rain Gauge RA-2 License Agreement

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the License Agreement between the County of Inyo and the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for the relocation of Rain Gauge RA-2 from west of the Laws Museum, and authorize the Water Director to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 10:03 a.m., to reconvene at 10:15   a.m., with all Board Members present.  

CAO-Personnel/ Elected Officials Salary Adjustment

Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Williams to waive the first reading of an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo, State of California, Amending Section 2.88.040 of the Inyo County Code to Increase the Salary for Certain Elected County Officials, Excluding Members of the Board of Supervisors;” and schedule the enactment for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.   Motion carried unanimously.

Integ. Waste./ Minshew Engineering

In response to a question from Supervisor Cervantes regarding the sole-source provider designation for the Minshew Contract, Mr. Chuck Hamilton, Deputy County Administrator, reviewed the Staff Report which explained that because of the type of on-going work, i.e. monitoring, testiing, etc., performed under this contract seeking bids would result in increased costs and delays in meeting state mandated requirements.   He also confirmed that this firm was identified through the County’s ESJPA and that Minshew is a competitive contractor.   Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Williams to declare Minshew Engineering a sole-source provider of Waste Management Technical and Consultant Services and approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Minshew Engineering for Integrated Waste Management consultant service for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $176,500, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006/07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Soc. Serv./ Supt. of Schools Child Care Contract

In response to a question, Ms. Lita Shepard of Health and Human Services, explained that the Superintendent of Schools is the only local organization providing the services, which the County is required to provide to its CalWorks clients.   Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Inyo County Superintendent of Schools for the provision of child care services, in an amount not to exceed $280,000 for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.   Motion carried unanimously.

Forest/Trails and Roads Mainten-

ance Program

Supervisor Arcularius presented a letter she had drafted for the Board’s consideration regarding the Trails and Roads Maintenance Program.   Supervisors Arcularius and Williams volunteered to work with the local Inyo National Forest Staff on this issue.   Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve a letter to the Supervisor of the Inyo National Forest and others as determined by the Board, supporting an effective, funded, and staffed Trails and Roads Maintenance Program throughout the Inyo National Forest.   Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Budget/ Budget Parameters

The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, the Auditor-Controller and the Board discussed in detail and at length the budget parameters recommended by Staff for guiding the development of the FY 2006-07 Budget.   Because of the timing of the budget workshops Staff suggested that the Budget Hearing schedule be revised.  

The Board requested that Staff return later in today’s meeting to continue the discussion on adopting the FY 2006-07 Budget Parameters as Board policy for guiding the development of the FY 2006-07 County Budget, and to provide an alternative schedule for the Budget Hearings.

Recess/
Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 12:05 p.m. to reconvene at 1:00 p.m., with all Board Members present.

CAO-Purchasing/ Alltel Communications Payment

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to A) authorize a $10,415.65 payment to Alltel Communications (formerly Cellular One/Western Wireless) and B) amend the FY 2005/06 County Budget as follows: increase appropriations in County Administrators Budget Unit 010200, Utilities (Object Code #5351) by $10,416 and reduce General Fund Contingencies Budget Unit 087100, Contingencies (Object Code #5901) by $10,416, leaving a balance of $164,002.   Motion carried unanimously.

Public Defender/ Program Changes Four Public Defenders

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to A) utilize a portion of the money budgeted for Mr. David Christensen for Public Defender Services to reimburse the remaining four Public Defenders under contract for increasing their caseload to operate with four Public Defenders where formally we utilized five; B) during the next six months explore a more permanent replacement process for Public Defender services; and C) authorize the County Administrator to negotiate contract modifications to include 10% increases to the remaining Public Defenders, contingent upon the adoption of a FY 2006-07 Budget; and D) direct that the Contract amendments be returned for Board approval.   Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Personnel/ Community Dev. Dept.

The County Administrator and the Board discussed the feasibility of placing a measure on the November 7, 2006 ballot to create a Community Development Department and the alternative to authorize the recruitment of a Director for the Planning Department at a monthly rate of $7,200 to $8,000.   The consensus of the Board was to not place a ballot measure on the November ballot and to continue to evaluate the concept of a combined department while exploring the options available for a Planning Director.

Clerk-Elections/ Statement of Votes Cast

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to issue an order accepting the Statement of All Votes Cast at the Primary Election held June 6, 2006 and declare elected those offices under their jurisdiction for this election, and declare passed or failed those measures under their jurisdiction for this election, according to the number of votes for each as shown on the Statement of All Votes Cast.   Motion carried unanimously.

HHS-Soc. Serv./ Budget Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to amend the FY 2005-06 TANF Budget Unit 056300 as follows:   increase estimated revenue in Aid to Family with Dependents (Revenue Code #4425) by $13,210 and Federal Aid to Families (Revenue Code #4511) by $118,073; and increase appropriations in Support and Care (Object Code #5501 ) by $131,283.   Motion carried unanimously.

Planning/HOME Grant

Mr. Matt Gaffney, Assistant Planner, provided additional information and further justification for approving the HOME Grant Program contract.   He confirmed to the Board that by accepting this grant the County was not obligated to make any loans under the program that this action only encumbers the funds.   Additionally, Mr. Gaffney confirmed that as of this date the Board had not agreed to contract with any entity to administer the funds.   He explained that he was anticipating bringing that action back for Board consideration in the near future.    Moved by Supervisor Arcularius and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive and administer the $1,000,000 awarded to the County for the HOME Grant Program; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.   Motion carried unanimously.

Probation/Budget Amendment

The request to amend the FY 2005-06 Juvenile Institutions Budget Unit 023100 as follows:   increase estimated revenue in State Grants (Revenue Code #4498) by $6,240, was pulled from consideration at the request of the Department.

BofS/Minute Approval

Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Williams to approve the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting of June 13, 2006.    Motion carried unanimously.

Resol. #2006-40/ Homeland Grant Application

The County Administrator presented the Board with a resolution authorizing the Submittal of the FY 2006 Homeland Security Grant Application.   On a motion by Supervisor Williams and a second by Supervisor Bilyeu, Resolution No. 2006-40 entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, Authorizing the Submittal of the FY 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Application,” was approved:   motion unanimously passed and adopted.

District/Bishop Fire District Appt.

Moved by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to appoint Mr. Howard Holland and Mr. Lloyd Anderson Fire Commissioners to complete four-year terms ending July 1, 2010.   Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Budget/ Budget Parameters

The Board and Staff continued to discuss the proposed budget parameters as well as alternative dates for the FY 2006-07 Budget Hearings.   Moved by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to adopt the FY 2006-07 Budget Parameters as Board policy for guiding the development of the FY 2006-07 County Budget, and schedule the Budget Hearings for the FY 2006-07 budget to begin on September 11, 2006.   Motion carried unanimously.

Board Members and Staff Reports

The Board Members reported on their activities during the preceding week including an Inyo-Mono Fish and Game Advisory Commission Meeting, an APPL tour and BBQ with representatives of Senator Boxer and Congressman McKeon, lunch with some of the State High School Rodeo Queens who were here for the State Rodeo Finals, a Financial Advisory Committee meeting, and a tour of the Independence Town Water System.

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 2:35 p.m., to 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.