TUESDAY, JUNE 19, County Administration Center Board Chambers 940 West Main Street, Suite 211 El Centro, CA

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1 Website: BOARD MEMBERS: DISTRICT 1 Victor Carrillo CHAIRMAN DISTRICT 2 Larry Grogan DISTRICT 3 Joe Maruca DISTRICT 4 Gary Wyatt DISTRICT 5 Wally Leimgruber OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007 County Administration Center Board Chambers 940 West Main Street, Suite 211 El Centro, CA EXECUTIVE OFFICER Robertta Burns COUNTY COUNSEL Ralph Cordova, Jr. CLERK OF THE BOARD Sylvia Bermudez 1. Meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Larry Grogan. Supervisors for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were present. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Renato Gonzales, First Fundamental Bible Church, Calexico. 2. Discussed the Agenda. a. Item #15 was pulled from Action Calendar, continued to July 3, b. No Items pulled from the Discussion Calendar. c. No Items pulled from the Consent Calendar. d. Emergency Items added Refer to 16b and 50b. e. Change to the Order of the Agenda. Items 9, 10 and 15 were discussed at the beginning of meeting. f. Approved the agenda as amended. 3. Approved the Consent Calendar. 4. Approved the Official Proceedings for Tuesday, June 12, Board Member Reports/Announcements Supervisor Victor Carrillo reported on the Ocotillo Community Park Grand Opening Ceremony; announced he was leaving shortly to travel to Washington D.C. to participate in various meetings. Supervisor Wally Leimgruber reported he along with Supervisor Joe Maruca would be traveling to Los Angeles to attend a meeting regarding funding for the proposed regional airport. Supervisor Gary Wyatt reported on his attendance to CSAC Board of Directors and distributed information regarding eminent domain, ACA 8, Proposed amendment to Trial Court Transfer Process and CSAC Administration of Justice Policy Committee. Requested staff to prepare a resolution supporting the naming of a portion of I-8, after the late Officer Robert F. Dickey. Supervisor Joe Maruca requested information and status on negotiations with the AOC regarding the County Court Building; also requested update on SVP Richard Horn relocation. Supervisor Larry Grogan reported on the memorial services for the Officer Robert F. Dickey. ACTION CALENDAR 6. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign letter OPPOSING Senate Bill 748, State Local Partnership Program (Transportation). FIRE PROTECTION 7. Read title, waived 1 st reading, and introduced amendment to Ordinance No. 1426, relating to Section , fee schedule for disposing of illegal fireworks. PUBLIC WORKS 8. Approved creation of Selection Committee to include the following; Supervisor Grogan and Wyatt, one staff member from the CEO, County Counsel, Public Works, the solidwaste consultant, HDR Inc for review of

2 PROCEEDINGS PAGE 2 of 6 JUNE 19, 2007 submittals of Statement of Qualification and Request for Proposals to assume full responsibility for operation of the Salton Sea Solid Waste Disposal Site. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 9. Rescinded previous approval to sell Poe Colonia land for $240,000 and approved the sale of Poe Colonia land to Coachella Valley Housing Coalition in the amount of $336, Approved creation of grant in the amount of $96,000 to support future Poe Colonia homebuyers with closing costs. EXECUTIVE OFFICE 11. Approved the following actions relating to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant: a. Authorized the County (CEO) as the lead agency to apply for funding from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for b. Authorized the Chairman to sign MOU between the City of El Centro and the County of Imperial. c. Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No SHERIFF-CORONER 12. Approved the following actions: a. Ratified and accepted CAL-MMET Grant Award in the amount of $730,000 from the State of California Office of Emergency Services. b. Authorized the increase in allocation of one Limited Term Office Technician. c. Authorized the Sheriff-Coroner to sign MOU with local participating agencies. Originals to be filed with Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. d. Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No and authorized the purchase of equipment as per attached Capital Equipment worksheet. EXECUTIVE OFFICE 13. Approved the following actions relating to the formation of Natural Resources Program: a. Created a division with the County Executive Office and dedicated staff to such a program. b. Hire temporary staff within the County Executive Office to create the program, identify advantages and program outcomes. c. Adopted job description for the Deputy County Executive Officer, Development Services for Natural Resources. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 14. Approve the following actions: a. Award the renewal of the following AAA 2007/2008 Title III-VII, IIIE, NSIP and Community Based Service Programs (CBSP) Provider Agreements, term of contracts from July 1, 2007 through June 30 th, 2008: Program/Services Provider Congregate Meals IIIC1& NSIP CATHOLIC CHARITIES Home Delivered Meals IIIC2 & NSIP CATHOLIC CHARITIES Transportation IIIB CATHOLIC CHARITIES Senior Companion CBSP CATHOLIC CHARITIES In-Home Personal Care Services IIIB SOUTHERN CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER Senior Health Services IIIB,D IMPERIAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Legal Assistance IIIB, VII ELDER LAW AND ADVOCACY Respite Care Services IIIB ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION Linkages CBSP IMPERIAL COUNTY WORK TRAINING CENTER Respite Purchase of Service CBSP SOUTHERN CAREGIVERS RESOURCE CENTER Nutrition Education IIIC1, C2 MICHAEL YATES: REGISTERED DIETICIAN Caregiver Respite III-E ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION Caregiver Respite III-E SOUTHERN CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER Caregiver Legal Assistance III-E ELDER LAW AND ADVOCACY

3 PROCEEDINGS PAGE 3 of 6 JUNE 19, 2007 b. Award the contract amounts of the following Title III-VII, IIIE, NSIP and Community Based Service Programs (CBSP) Provider Agreements to: CONGREGATE MEALS / NSIP, Catholic Charities, $267,808 HOME-DELIVERED MEALS / NSIP, Catholic Charities, $246,593 TRANSPORTATION, Catholic Charities, $21,668 SENIOR COMPANION, Catholic Charities, $16,344 IN-HOME PERSONAL CARESERVICES, Southern Caregiver Resource Center, $22,298 SENIOR HEALTH SERVICES, Imperial County Health Department, $15,912 LEGAL SERVICES, Elder Law and Advocacy, Sr. Legal Services, $43,855 RESPITE CARE, Alzheimer s Association, $12,729 LINKAGES, Work Training Center, $210,905 RESPITE PURCHASE OF SERVICE, Southern Resource Caregiver Center, $21,789 NUTRITION EDUCATION, Michael Yates, RD, $13,856; III-E CAREGIVER RESPITE, Alzheimer s Association, $34,449 III-E CAREGIVER RESPITE, Southern Caregiver Resource Center, $24,650 III-E CAREGIVER LEGAL SERVICES, Elder Law and Advocacy, $14,764 c. Award the renewal of the following CBSP contract, for a 6-month term from July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, pending authorized licensing from the State of California: ALZHEIMER DAY CARE RESOURCE CENTER (ADCRC), AlzCare, Inc: $38,902 d. Authorized the Public Administrator to sign any subsequent amendments as proscribed by ensuing midyear adjustments by the California Department of Aging. Originals to be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 15. ITEM CONTINUED TO Discussion/action regarding consideration of approval Clerk s Certificate Initiative Petition to give direction pursuant to Election Code EMERGENCY ITEMS 16. Discussed the Board Calendar for July No change to the board meeting dates. ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION 17. No items pulled from Consent Calendar for discussion. DISCUSSION CALENDAR **Items #19 thru #24 were discussion items; Items requiring action will be placed on a future agenda. 18. Reports/Correspondence/Announcements of Officers: a. Legislation Bob Ham, Intergovernmental Relations Director, reported on the status of the State budget; also reported on various senate and assembly bills introduced impacting Imperial County. b. County Executive Officer- Robertta Burns, County Executive Officer, reported on the status of the Trial Court Transfer Process; Informed the Board of upcoming events and presented to the Board the Certificate of Appreciation from the Citizens of Seeley United for the County s participation in the first An Evening in the Park Event and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ocotillo Community Council for the County s assistance in the Ocotillo Community Park. c. County Counsel - None d. Departments Jurg Heuberger, Director, Planning & Development Services, informed the board he would requesting assistance from the Imperial Irrigation District Board for the Sunbeam Lake Project. e. Agencies - None 19. Presentation regarding CDBG and HOME Programs by Chris Westlake, Acting Deputy Director for Division of Financial Assistance of the California Department of Housing and Community Development. 20. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - Robertta J. Burns, County Executive Officer, discussed Letter of Support relating to the Imperial County Farm Bureau s Proposal for HWY 7 Land Acquisition.

4 PROCEEDINGS PAGE 4 of 6 JUNE 19, HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT, Ronald A. Grassi, Director, Human Resources & Risk Management, discussed the Medicare Part A & B Formal Group Payer Agreement. 22. PUBLIC HEALTH - Robin Hodgkin, Director, Public Health, discussed the purchase of one ¾ ton fourwheel drive pick-up for Animal Control Division. 23. PUBLIC WORKS - William S. Brunet, Director, Public Works, discussed an amended resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to comply with the financial assurance requirements of SMARA. 24. SHERIFF-CORONER - Raymond Loera, Sheriff-Coroner, discussed the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET) Program grant application Fiscal Year PRESENTATIONS/ PUBLIC COMMENTS 25. Special Presentations: a. The Board presented Jurg Heuberger, Director, Planning & Development Services with the 2007 San Diego American Planning Association Award for Outstanding Planning Project Award for Excellence in Focused Issue, Planning, Geothermal Alternative Energy and Transmission Element. 26. PUBLIC COMMENTS Monique Lopez commented on the issues relating to the Elections Code Tony Ramos commented on constitutional rights. Cliff Hurley commented on issues relating to the General Plan. Jenny Perez-Oliva commented on the issues relating to the county representation. Harlan Calvin and Merle Anglis commented on issues relating to the continuing increase in rent at Storm s Crossing. SCHEDULED HEARING(S) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 27. Conducted a public hearing and received input regarding Zone Change #06-001, as submitted by El Toro Land & Cattle Co., for the conditional zone change on a compositing operation, and amendment to ordinance per Zone Change. a. The Board continued the public hearing; Legal Notice to be published by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors accordingly, with new hearing date. CONSENT CALENDAR ASSESSOR 28. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign agreement with Nobel Systems to renew and extend the ICGIS Web Hosting. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 29. Approved report on examination of Imperial Valley Transit Program, Laidlaw Contract for the period of January 1, 2005 to June 30, Approved proclamation honoring Dr. Paul Pu Pai, Superintendent/President of the Imperial Community College District. COUNTY COUNSEL 31. Approved payment of administrative leave hours and vacation buy-back time for Employee No Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No , for the purchase of a Smart Board. COUNTY CLERK/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 33. Accepted and approved Certified Election Results for the June 5 th, 2007 Special Election for McCabe Elementary School District s Measure U. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

5 PROCEEDINGS PAGE 5 of 6 JUNE 19, Approved Resolution No , approving transfer of property tax and other revenues between the County of Imperial and the City of El Centro for Annexation No. EC 1-05 (Willow Bend) in accordance with the Master Tax and Fiscal Impact Agreement. FIRE PROTECTION 35. Approved out of state travel for one Fire Protection staff to attend a Hazardous Material Certification course in Anniston, Alabama, July 29 th August 4 th, HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT 36. Approved the change in salary allocation to the Director of Planning & Development Services from Range 432 to Range 445 on a step to the nearest step basis. 37. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the Working Supervisors Bargaining Unit for contract years and ratified Tentative Agreement. 38. Approved modified job descriptions for Auditor Appraiser I and Auditor Appraiser II. 39. Approved the following actions: a. Approved modified job descriptions for Air Pollution Control Inspector I and II. b. Approved new classifications and job descriptions for the Air Pollution Control Inspector III, range 243; and Air Pollution Environmental Coordinator, range 290. c. Approved two (2) additional allocations for one (1) Air Pollution Control Inspector III, and one (1) Air Pollution Environmental Coordinator in the Air Pollution Control District, fund # OET/VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 40. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the California Department of Veterans Affairs Medi-Cal Certificate of Compliance and Subvention Certificate of Compliance for Fiscal year PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 41. Approved the proposed modification to Tract Map #940, submitted by John Pierre Menvielle, Robert Menvielle and Ralph Menvielle, for the reduction of proposed lots for Tract Map #940 Unit 1 Final Map from 38 to 25, within the Gateway of the Americas Specific Plan. 42. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign extension to contract with The Holt Group, Inc., for labor compliance services. 43. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign invitation letter to President of Chinamex. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 44. Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No , for a special Medicare Assistance Program. PUBLIC HEALTH 45. Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No , transfer of funds to cover services and supplies through June 30, Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Declaration of Intent Not to Apply for Fiscal Year Rural Health Services Program Funds. PUBLIC WORKS 47. Approved Resolution No , and authorized the Chairman to sign County-State Agreement No. X (044) EA No L, for State Matching Funds Program for RSTP Fund Fiscal Year OTHER ITEMS 48. Miscellaneous reports ordered filed (On file with the Clerk of the Board): a. Planning & Development Services Building Permit Averages for May b. Public Works Summary Report of Grant Applications submitted by Department of Public Works. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS

6 PROCEEDINGS PAGE 6 of 6 JUNE 19, Ratified approval of Proclamation Expressing Sorrow at the Death of California Highway Patrol Officer Robert Franklin Dickey. CLOSED SESSION 50. Motioned to convene to Closed Session: a. Government Code (a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, QSA Coordination Proceeding, Superior Court, County of Sacramento, Case No. JC4353. Direction given to staff. b. Government Code (b)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation. Direction given to staff. ADJOURNMENT 51. The Board of Supervisors Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. The next Regular Board of Supervisors meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. at the County Administration Center, 940 West Main Street, Board Chambers, Ste 211, El Centro, CA SYLVIA BERMUDEZ CLERK OF THE