8:30 a.m.

INVOCATION by Supervisor Jim Bilyeu

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMENT (Portion of the Agenda when Board takes comment from the public and County staff)

1. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

2.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT REPORTS (Reports limited to two minutes)

CONSENT AGENDA (Approval recommended by the County Administrator)

3.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Information Services – Request Board award the bid and approve the contract to Eldridge Electric & Son, Inc., for the County of Inyo Network Wiring Former County Schools Facility in the amount of $50,704.20; authorize the Chairperson to sign; and authorize the County Administrator to execute all other contract documents, including contract change orders, to the extent permitted by Public Contract Code §20142 and other applicable law.

4.

Risk Management – Request approval of a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Inyo County Board of Supervisors Making Findings and Determinations Required by Government Code §21156 Concerning Incapacity and Disability of an Employee.”

5.

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER

Request approval to use the weight truck for the Mule Pulling Contest, Sunday, May 25, 2008, during the Mule Days events at the Tri-County Fairgrounds.

6.

Request Board declare Wachovia (Adapco/Fennimore Chemical) a sole-source provider of mosquito abatement chemicals for FY 2008-09 and approve a blanket purchase order to Wachovia (Adapco/Fennimore Chemical) for the purchase of mosquito abatement chemicals for FY 2008-09, effective July 1, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 Budget. 

7.

Request Board A) declare Golden State Cycle, Mammoth Powersports and Antelope Valley Kawasaki Honda Polaris as non-responsive bidders; and B) award the bid for and approve the purchase of two 2008 Polaris 800 Sportsman ATV’s, from Valley Cycle and Motorsports as the low bidder, in an amount not to exceed $17,746.22.

8.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Request approval of the Contract between the County of Inyo and Risk Management Professionals, Inc., for the provision of hazardous materials consulting services, for the period of March 18, 2008 through September 30, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $14,850, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.

9.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Request Board ratify and approve the Contract and Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and the Regents of the University of California at Berkley for provision of consultation services, for the period of September 15, 2007, through December 31, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.

10.

PUBLIC WORKS

Request Board ratify and approve Amendment No. 3 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Eastern Sierra Engineering for engineering services, for materials testing services for the Mustang Mesa Subdivision Improvement Project; materials testing and assistant resident engineer services for the Independence Reservoir Project; and surveying services for the Coso Road Improvement Project, increasing the Contract amount by $44,900 to an amount not to exceed $318,900, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 Budget; and authorize the Public Works Director to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained. 

11.

Request approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Fehr and Peers Transportation Consultants for transportation planning services, increasing the Contract by $21,000 to an amount not to exceed $81,661 to complete an Inyo County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) Handbook; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.

12.

Request approval of the plans and specifications for the Independence Airport Apron Improvement Project and authorize the Public Works Director to advertise for bids for the project.

13.

Request approval of the resolution accepting the improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the Independence Airport Improvement Project.

14.

Request approval of the resolution accepting the improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the Lone Pine Landfill Fencing Project.

15.

Request approval of the 2007-08 Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreement, with the California Department of Transportation in the amount of $673,353, plus a State match of $100,000 for a total amount of $773,353; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.

16.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Request Board award the bid for concrete products 2008/09 to Hiatt Ready Mix, Inc., and approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and Hiatt Ready Mix, Inc., for concrete products for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $34,040, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.

17.

Request Board declare Swihart Sales Company as a sole-source provider of road grooms and approve the purchase of two road grooms from Swihart Sales Company in an amount not to exceed $29,849.50 including tax.

DEPARTMENTAL (To be considered at the Board’s convenience)

18.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Request Board receive an update on the coordination with the U.S. Forest Service regarding its Route Designation process for the Inyo National Forest and provide input regarding the results of the Collaborative Action Team and direction on how to proceed with the coordination process.

19.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Request approval of the agreement for appraisal services between                CA Bretton, Inc., and the County of Inyo in the amount of $74,000; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.

20.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Personnel – Request Board ratify and approve the agreement between the County of Inyo and Wildan Corporation for the provision of professional engineering and management services as the Acting Director of Public Works for the term of May 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 Budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.

21.

CLERK OF THE BOARD – Request approval of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings of A) April 8, 2008 and B) April 15, 2008.

TIMED ITEMS (Items will not be considered before scheduled time)

9:00 a.m.

22.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Request Board authorize the County’s participation for the final loan for the HOME First Time Homebuyers Program for the 2005-2008 grant cycle.

9:30 a.m.

23.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Request Board A) review and approve the Community Project Sponsorship Program Supplemental Grant applications recommended by the Community Project Sponsorship Program Grant Review Panel and in the amounts recommended by Program Staff; and B) authorize the County Administrator to sign the contracts with the FY 2007-08 Community Project Sponsorship Program applicants in the amount approved by the Board, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.

10:00 a.m.

24.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Integrated Waste – Request Board A) conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on a proposed ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, Repealing Inyo County Ordinance Number 1094, and Establishing Solid Waste Disposal Fees;” and B) waive the first reading of the ordinance and schedule the enactment for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center, in Independence.

10:15 a.m.

25.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Request Board A) conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Certificate of Compliance No. 261/Keys (Boundary Line Adjustment), an application to reconfigure two lot lines between three parcels, located at 568 Cottonwood Lane in Wilkerson south of Bishop (APNs 013-220-06, 013-220-07 and 013-220-08); and B) adopt the resolution denying the appeal regarding Certificate of Compliance No. 261/Keys (Boundary Line Adjustment).

10:45 a.m.

26.

TIMBERLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION – Request Board receive a presentation on the Conglomerate Mesa and Santa Rosa Projects in Inyo County.

11:00 a.m.

27.

WATER DEPARTMENT – Request Board a) receive a presentation on the Integrated Regional Water Management Plans; and B) approve sending a letter to the Sierra Nevada Alliance supporting and expressing interest in participating in the development of an application for a planning grant to develop an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for Inyo and Mono Counties, and direct staff to participate in the development of the planning grant and seek participation from additional Inyo County stakeholders.

CORRESPONDENCE - ACTION

BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF REPORTS

COMMENT  (Portion of the Agenda when the Board takes comment from the public and County staff)

28.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

29.

REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS [Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code §54956.8] – Property – 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California; Negotiating Parties – City of Bishop, County Administrator and Public Works Director - Negotiations – Terms and Conditions of Potential Lease.

30.

REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS [Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code §54956.8] – Property – Independence Airport and Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (Bishop); Negotiating Parties – Inyo National Forest Services and County Administrator and Public Works Director - Negotiations – Lease Price and Terms.

31.

REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS [Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code §54956.8] – Property – Independence Airport and Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (Bishop); Negotiating Parties – Inyo National Forest Services and County Administrator and Public Works Director - Negotiations – Lease Price and Terms.

32.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6] Instructions to Negotiators re:  wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization - Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA);

Negotiators - CAO Kevin Carunchio, Sheriff Bill Lutze and Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion.

33.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6] Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization – ICEA; Negotiators - CAO Kevin Carunchio and Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion.

34.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6] Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization - Law Enforcement Administrators’ Association  (LEAA); Negotiators - CAO Kevin Carunchio and Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW

CORRESPONDENCE - INFORMATIONAL

35.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR – Treasury Status Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2008.

36.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – Sheriff and Jail Overtime Reports for the months of February and March 2008.

37.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – Proposition 65 Report of a petroleum spill at 214 North Round Valley Road.

9:00 a.m.

INVOCATION by Supervisor Richard Cervantes

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMENT (Portion of the Agenda when Board takes comment from the public and County staff)

1. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

2.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT REPORTS (Reports limited to two minutes)

CONSENT AGENDA (Approval recommended by the County Administrator)