County of Inyo

Board of Supervisors

Public Comment

The Chairperson announced the public comment period and there was no one wishing to address the Board.

County Dept. Reports

The Chairperson announced the County Department Report period and there were no reports forthcoming.

Planning-Yucca Mt./Hydrodynamics Contract Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Arcularius to approve Amendment One to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Hydrodynamics Group, LLC for hydrologic support services changing (a) the term of the contract from an expiration date of June 30, 2011 to June 8, 2009, and (b) the project timeline specified in the Scope of Work to coordinate with the Amended Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Energy; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained. Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Brown absent.

County Dept. Reports

The Chairperson reopened public comment and Mr. John Klusmire, Museum Director, informed the Board of an upcoming community meeting to discuss the Eastern California Museum and Manzanar. Mr. Klusmire also updated the Board on some local events.

Board Members and Staff Reports

The Board Members reported on their activities during the preceding week, including an ESTA Meeting, a Stewardship Meeting, the Yucca Mountain Meeting, Inyo Associates, a LTC Meeting, various constituent meetings, a First 5 Commission update, CSAC Annual Conference, with Supervisor Arcularius requesting that a Board discussion be agendized on how the County shall proceed with meeting requirements of AB32 on greenhouse gas emission on CEQA Projects, Independence Chamber of Commerce Meeting, a Big Pine Chamber of Commerce Meeting, acknowledgement of the beginning of construction on the expanded four-lanes between Big Pine and Independence.

BofS/So. Calif. Edison Presentation

Ms. Debbie Hess, Regional Director for Southern California Edison, made a detailed presentation to the Board regarding SCE’s projects, programs, and expanding technologies. Prior to the presentation beginning, Supervisor Arcularius disclosed that she is a very minor shareholder of SCE. The Board briefly discuss several of the items noted in the presentation and thanked Ms. Hess for the presentation.

Ordinance 1132/E. Health Fee Increase

On a motion by Supervisor Arcularius and a second by Supervisor Cash, Ordinance 1132, entitled “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, Repealing Inyo County Ordinance Numbers 1016 and 1081, Repealing Chapter 7.25 of the Inyo County Code, and Enacting a New Chapter 7.52 of That Code Relating to Service and Permit Fees of the Inyo County Department of Environmental Health Services,” was adopted: motion unanimously passed and adopted, with Supervisor Brown absent.

BofS/Update on Mammoth Air Service

Mr. Rob Clark, Town of Mammoth Lakes Manager, updated the Board on the Air Service EIS, which has been released for comment. He reviewed the schedule for upcoming public meetings on the document. He responded to questions from the Board and confirmed that there are no plans to utilize the Bishop Airport as an alternative-landing site and that the Mountain intends to guarantee seats in the beginning. The Board and Mr. Clark discussed the proposal, with the Board thanking Mr. Clark for keeping them informed.

Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed open session at 10:15 a.m., to convene in closed session, with all Board Members present, except Supervisor Brown, to consider and take action as may be required on Agenda Item No. 8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) – Sierra Club v. City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Inyo County Superior Court Case No. SICVCVO1-29768 (1); and No. 9. PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code §54957) – Public Employee Evaluation - Title Director Water Department.

Recess/ Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed closed session at 12:10 p.m., to reconvene in open session at 1:10 p.m., to announce that the workshop scheduled for 1:30 p.m., regarding Appointed Officials Evaluation process was being rescheduled. Immediately after the announcment, the Chairperson recessed open session to reconvene in closed session with all Board Members present, except Supervisor Brown, to continue closed session discussions on previously noted items.

Report on Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed closed session at 3:45 p.m., to reconvene in open session, to receive a report on closed session. County Counsel reported that with regard to Agenda Item No. 9. PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code §54957) – Public Employee Evaluation - Title Director Water Department, the following is required to be reported out: The Board of Supervisors has elected not to continue the contract with Tom Brooks as Director of the Water Department beyond May 26, 2008: the vote on this action was Supervisors Arcularius, Cash, Bilyeu and Cervantes voting yes and with Supervisor Brown absent.

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 3:45 p.m., to 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2007, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.