Website: www.imperialcounty.net BOARD MEMBERS: DISTRICT 1 Victor Carrillo DISTRICT 2 Larry Grogan DISTRICT 3 Joe Maruca CHAIRMAN DISTRICT 4 Gary Wyatt DISTRICT 5 Wally Leimgruber OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 County Administration Center Board Chambers 940 West Main Street, Suite 211 El Centro, CA. 92243 EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ralph Cordova Jr. COUNTY COUNSEL Michael L. Rood CLERK OF THE BOARD Sylvia Bermudez 1. Meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Gary Wyatt; Supervisors for Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 were present, District 1 was absent. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Wayne Mudge of the Community Church, Imperial, Ca. 2. Discussed the Agenda. a. No items pulled from the Action Calendar. b. No items pulled from the Discussion Calendar. c. No items pulled from the Consent Calendar. d. Emergency Items added; refer to items 10a and 14. e. No change to the order of the Agenda. f. Approved the agenda as amended. 3. Approved the Consent Calendar. 4. Approved the Official Proceedings for September 23, 2008. 5. Board Member Reports/Announcements Supervisor Wally Leimgruber reported on economy, the federal appropriations of money and the effects to our local economy and budget. Supervisor Gary Wyatt reported on his attendance to RCRC; also reported on the 211 System. Supervisors Joe Maruca and Larry Grogan had no reports. ACTION CALENDAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 6. Approved awarding of WIA Youth Service Funding for program year 2008-2009 as follows: a. Arbor Work Experience/Readiness I $365,000 b. Arbor Work Experience/Readiness II $365,000 c. IVROP Education/Occupational Skills $245,000 FIRE PROTECTION/OES OFFICE 7. Approved establishment of new fund for the 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program and approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-001. EXECUTIVE OFFICE 8. Approved ratification of letter to CA PUC relating to the change of 760 Area Code in Imperial County and approved modified letter be sent to CA PUC. 9. Approved formal response to U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on the Downscaling of the Calexico West Port of Entry Expansion.
PROCEEDINGS PAGE 2 of 5 OCTOBER 7, 2008 EMERGENCY ITEMS 10. a. Directed staff to prepare Resolution in Support of naming a portion of a County Road in honor of US Border Patrol Agent Luis Aguilar. EMERGENCY ITEMS HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT 10. b. Discussed and reported on the status of change in Blue Shield of California PPO Plan Benefits and the effect to county employees and retirees. ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION 11. No items pulled from Consent Calendar for discussion. DISCUSSION CALENDAR **Discussion Calendar items are for discussion only; Items requiring action will be placed on a future agenda. 12. Reports/Correspondence/Announcements of Officers: a. Legislation Bob Ham, Intergovernmental Relations Director, reported on various issues relating to budget and legislation and the state prison issues. b. County Executive Officer - None c. County Counsel Announced he was appointed to the California County Counsel s Association Board of Directors. d. Departments Stephen Birdsall, Director of Airports reported that SkyWest has submitted their 90 day notice to the FAA. Jurg Heuberger, Director, Planning & Development Services reported on the ceremony for re-opening of Sunbeam Lake/Park on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:00 am. e. Agencies - None 13. Presentation on the New River Committee by Miguel Figueroa, Calexico New River Committee. PRESENTATIONS/ PUBLIC COMMENT 14. Special Presentations: a. Approved Proclamation declaring October 2008 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. b. Approved Proclamation honoring the 100 th anniversary of the Women s Ten Thousand Club. c. Approved Proclamation declaring October 5 th 11 th, as Fire Prevention Week. d. Approved Proclamation declaring October 2008 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 15. PUBLIC COMMENT Cliff Hurley commented on issues relating to the Planning & Zoning ordinances. Lazardo Sardin commented on issues relating to the Behavioral Health Management issues. Mark Gaddis commented on issues relating to building permit issues. Ruth Duarte, introduced herself as the Representative for the Teamsters Union. CLOSED SESSION 16. Motioned to convene to Closed Session a. Government Code 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Bloomfield vs. County Of Imperial, U.S. District Court Case No. 3-06-CV-01340-WQH-BLM. Direction given to staff. b. Government Code 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Sealant Technologies vs. County Of Imperial, Sealant Technologies Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, East Division, Case No. GIE035044. Direction to given to staff. c. Government Code 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Owen vs. County Of Imperial, Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU-04591. Direction given to staff. d. Government Code 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, County of Imperial vs. Ames Construction, et al, Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, ECU-039990. Item not discussed.
PROCEEDINGS PAGE 3 of 5 OCTOBER 7, 2008 e. Government Code 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, QSA Coordination Proceeding, Superior Court, County of Sacramento, Case No. JC4353. Direction given to staff. Supervisor Larry Grogan was absent during discussion. f. Government Code 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property is located at 1750 Drew Road, El Centro, CA. Parties with whom negotiating is Sunbeam Lake LLC. Instructions to Negotiator will concern price and terms of payment. Direction given to staff. g. Government Code 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property is located at 440 West Aten Road, Imperial, CA. Parties with whom negotiating is Zagami Inc., dba Clairemont Equipment Co. Instruction to Negotiator will concern on price and terms of payment. Direction given to staff. h. Government Code 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property is located at 2098 Frontage Road, Salton City, CA. Parties with whom negotiating is Salton Community Services District. Instruction to Negotiator will concern on price and terms of payment. Direction given to staff. i. Government Code 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property is located at 1099 Airport Road, Imperial, Ca. Parties with whom negotiating is Larry Rose. Instructions to Negotiator will concern price and terms of payment. Direction given to staff. j. Government Code 54956.9(b) (1) Conference with Legal Counsel, Potential Litigation. Direction given to staff. 17. Announcement of Closed Session Actions. CONSENT CALENDAR **CEO recommends approval of Consent Calendar Items** AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER 18. Approved and authorized the Director to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) for the reimbursement of taking seeds samples, inspecting for compliance with seed certification requirements, and issuing seed movement documents. 19. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign CDFA Agreement #08-0299 for the Weed Management Area contract for calendar year 2009. 20. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign CDFA Agreement #08-0354 for inspection of incoming bee hives for Red Imported Fire Act. AIRPORT 21. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Authorization for Services No. 10 RSAT Improvements (FAA AIP 23) Imperial County Airport Contract with Z&H Engineering Services; approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-002. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT 22. Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-003 for the purchase of a new catalyst 3560 4810/100/1000 PoE + 4 SFP + Image and AC Power Cord, 16AWG. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 23. Approved Resolution No. 2008-065, establishing an appropriation limit for the County of Imperial, Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 24. Accepted report on examination of Development Impact Fees for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 25. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign amendment to consultant services agreement with Pete Rios for FY 2008-2009. 26. Approved appointment of Patricia Dorsey to the Riverview Cemetery District Committee for a term of four years, effective October 7, 2008. 27. Approved proclamation honoring the 35 th Anniversary of the Imperial County Narcotic Task Force.
PROCEEDINGS PAGE 4 of 5 OCTOBER 7, 2008 28. Approved sponsorship of $1,200 to the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation s 4 th Annual Dinner and Meeting at the Barbara Worth Country Club Resort. EXECUTIVE OFFICE 29. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign lease agreement with REACH Air Medical Services for the property located at 1097 Airport Drive, Imperial, CA. 30. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign lease agreement with Salton Community Services District for property located at 2098 Frontage Road, Salton City, CA. HUMAN RESOURCES 31. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign service agreement with Milliman, Inc., for actuarial services for the County s self funded medical, dental/vision and Retiree Drug Subsidy Program (RDS) through Fiscal Year 2010-2011. PROBATION & CORRECTIONS 32. Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-004 for the purchase of eighty Office Proc Plus 2007 licenses. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 33. Approved the End Year Report and authorized the Chairman to sign the Transmittal Letter for submission to the California Department of Aging (ADA). PUBLIC HEALTH 34. Approved the purchase of replication server hardware and software in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for use by Public Health Information Management and approved Budget Amendment Resolution No.08-09-015. 35. Authorized the Director to sign agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprise, Inc., to assist with the implementation of the Shigella Antibiotic Resistance Project. PUBLIC WORKS 36. Approved and authorized the Director to sign extension to agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for as needed, on call Solid Waste Management and Administrative Professional Services; approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-005. 37. Approved and authorized the Director to sign extension to contract with GS Lyon Consultants, Inc., for engineering design services for the Gateway CSA and other sewer utility needs in Imperial County. 38. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign extension to agreement with Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates, for as needed, on call Solid Waste Regulatory Compliance Services for Imperial County. 39. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign agreement with County of San Diego for Non-Destructive Road Testing Work for Keystone Road Improvements from SR 111 to Austin Road in Imperial County; Federal Aid Project No. HPLU-5958(047); approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-006. 40. Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign extension to agreement with Richard Pata Engineering, for engineering design services for the Gateway CSA and other water utility needs in Imperial County; approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 08-09-007. RETIREMENT 41. Approved correction to action taken on September 9, 2008 meeting to read as follows: a. Authorized the County/Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters to hold a vote by mail ballot election for the Board Retirement 7 th Seat (Safety Member) and 8 th Seat (Retired Member) (Retired Alternate Member) pursuant to Government Code Section 31520 for a three year term commencing January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2011. OTHER ITEMS 42. Miscellaneous reports ordered filed (On file with the Clerk of the Board): a. Treasurer-Tax Collector Treasurer Portfolio for the Month of August 2008. b. APDC Report of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District for the months of July & August 2008.
PROCEEDINGS PAGE 5 of 5 OCTOBER 7, 2008 43. The meeting of the Board of Supervisors adjourned at 12:30 p.m. The next regular scheduled Board of Supervisors Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at the County Administration Center, 940 West Main Street, Suite 211, El Centro, CA. 92243. SYLVIA BERMUDEZ CLERK OF THE