County of Inyo

Board of Supervisors

Public Comment

The Chairperson announced the public comment period and there was no one from the public wishing to speak.

Resol. #2002-18/ Sexual Assault Awareness Month

A representative of Wild Iris addressed the Board to support the adoption of the resolution declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and presented the Board with purple ribbons to wear in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  On a motion by Supervisor Bear and a second by Supervisor Lent, Resolution No. 2002-18 was adopted declaring the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Inyo County: motion unanimously passed and adopted on a four-to-zero vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Bear, Lent and Dorame voting yes and with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

Org./D.V. CofC/ Cal Expo Exhibit

The County Administrator reviewed the item requesting approval of the Cal Expo Exhibit.  Mr. Chris Fairclough, representing the Death Valley Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board to provide additional information on this year’s exhibit, explaining that this year’s exhibit will not use the “travel booth” which has been used in the past several years.  He indicated that he and volunteers from other Chambers, specifically noting Mr. Rich White of the Independence Chamber of Commerce, would be building this year’s exhibit.   The Board indicated their support of a new exhibit.  Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Lent to A) designate the Death Valley Chamber of Commerce as the lead agency for the 2002 Cal Expo Exhibit and authorize Mr. Chris Fairclough, a representative of the Death Valley Chamber of Commerce, to receive on behalf of the County any award money; and b) approve the 2002 California State Fair Cal Expo Exhibit Form and authorize the County Administrator to sign on behalf of the County.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent. 

Resol. #2002-19/ Laws Distribution System Completion

With regard to the Laws Town Water System, Supervisor Dorame asked about the cost to install additional hydrants which were mentioned during the discussion of the Laws Fire last week.  Mr. Jewett, Public Works Director, explained that the museum would be paying for the additional hydrant they were requesting.  Additionally Supervisor Dorame asked what the balance of the funding was after the portions of the Town Water Systems Upgrades completed so far were deducted.  Mr. Jewett indicated that he would provide the Board with a status update on the funding.  On a motion by Supervisor Dorame and a second by Supervisor Bear, Resolution No. 2002-19 was adopted, accepting the improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the Laws Water Distribution System Upgrades Project: motion unanimously passed and adopted on a four-to-zero vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Bear, Lent and Dorame voting yes, and with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

Resol. #2002-20/ Indy Phase I Water System Completion

On a motion by Supervisor Dorame and a second by Supervisor Bear, Resolution No. 2002-20 was adopted accepting the improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the Independence Phase I Water Distribution Systems Improvements: motion unanimously passed and adopted on a four-to-zero vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Bear, Lent and Dorame voting yes, and with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

Resol. #2002-21/ Bishop Landfill Fence Completion

On a motion by Supervisor Dorame and a second by Supervisor Bear, Resolution No. 2002-21 was adopted, accepting the work and improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the work performed on the Bishop Landfill Fencing Project: motion unanimously passed and adopted on a four-to-zero vote, with Supervisors Arcularius, Bear, Lent and Dorame voting yes, and with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

H&H-Misc./ Annual Staff Training Costs

Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the advanced prepayment of budgeted expenditures for the Health and Human Services Annual All Staff Training Day planned for April 23, 2002, as recommended by Staff, as follows:  lunch and beverage service in an amount not to exceed $1,800; training supplies and awards in an amount not to exceed $300; rent for Tri-County Fairgrounds in an amount not to exceed $550 ($300 refundable deposit).  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

CAO-Purchasing/ Sure Fire Light Systems P.O.

Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Bear to award the quotation for and approve the purchase of Sure Fire Light Systems, from L.C. Action Police Supply, in an amount not to exceed $2,075.50 plus tax.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

CAO-Info Serv./ Microsoft Licenses

Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Bear to approve the purchase of multiple licenses of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Client Access from Insight in an amount not to exceed $8,500.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

Planning/Res. Management Priorities

The Planning Director, Mr. Chuck Thistlethwaite, introduced Andrea Clark the new Resource Management Coordinator in his Department to the Board.  He reviewed the Agenda Item requesting priorities for the County’s resources management activities.  The Board Members welcomed Andrea and briefly conveyed some of their individual expectations with regard to the priorities.  Mr. Thistlethwaite reviewed the process for addressing resource activities, explaining that once the position of the Board is established that will be the position which is actively and aggressively supported.  The County Administrator provided additional information, explaining that it was his expectation that resource activities for the Coordinator would be coordinated through the Department Head.   Mr. Mendez went on to discuss his hope that the Resource Management Coordinator position will result in an internal County Resources Team being created which will provide a coordinated County effort to address resource issues.  He explained that he felt it was a necessity for the County to present a united position on these issues and not have individual departments taking positions which may be different than the Board’s.  Mr. George Milovich, Agricultural Commissioner addressed the Board to share some of the resource issues of concern in his Department, indicating that he supports and looks forward to working on these issues within the “resources team” concept.  The Board concurred with the Staff’s assessment of activities, and supported Staff’s recommendation to develop a coordinated work plan for the activities.

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 10:20 a.m., reconvening at 10:40 a.m., with all Board Members present, except Supervisor Hambleton.

Planning-Yucca Mt./DOE Update

Mr. Robert Lupton, Institutional Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Department of Energy and Mr. Ed Mueller, Support Contractor, addressed the Board to provide an update on the Yucca Mountain Repository.  The Board and Mr. Lupton discussed certain aspects of the presentation, including concerns with an expedited licensing process, transportation safety  issues, and the need to address on-going nuclear energy activities which will continue to produce nuclear waste which will exceed the capacity of Yucca Mountain.

H&H-Behavioral Hlth/Pacific Manor Contract

Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Bear to ratify the Contract between the County of Inyo and Pacific Manor for placement services for the period of December 12, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $5,500; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

Clerk-Elections/ Budget Amendment

The Clerk-Recorder, Ms. Beverly Harry, provided additional information on the request for a Budget amendment.  Moved by Supervisor Lent and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to amend the FY 2001-2002 County Budget as follows:  increase appropriations in Elections Budget Unit 011000, Salaried Employees (Object Code #5001) by $8,000 and reduce General Fund Contingencies Budget Unit 087100, Contingencies (Object Code #5901) by $8,000.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

CAO-Info Serv./ JALAN Acceptance

Moved by Supervisor Bear and seconded by Supervisor Lent to A) accept the installed base Integrated Criminal Justice System, as implemented by Staff in the Courts, District Attorney, Information Services, Probation, and Sheriff’s Offices and B) approve the amendment to the Contract between the County of Inyo and Kelly McCleary for consultant support of Document Management Services system enhancement, increasing the Contract by $5,000 to a total not to exceed $20,000 for the period of July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

CAO-Info Serv./ Budget Amendment

Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Lent to A) amend the FY 2001-2002 Information Services Budget 011801 as follows: increase estimated revenue in Prior Year Revenue (Revenue Code #4999) by $3,000 and increase appropriations in Professional Services (Object Code #5265) by $3,000; and B) authorize payment of prior year invoices from Bi-Tech Software in an amount not to exceed $3,000.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

BofS/Minute Approval

Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Lent to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2002, Board of Supervisors Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

P.W./CTL Contract

Mr. Jeff Jewett, Public Works Director, provided additional information on the request to approve the contract for asbestos removal at the old jail.  In response to a question from Supervisor Dorame regarding the telephone cabling in the old jail, Mr. Jewett explained that Staff has investigated the telephone cables and are comfortable that the demolition of the building will not affect the phone lines into the Annex.  Mr. Jewett indicated that he will check this again to ensure that there will be no problem.  Moved by Supervisor Dorame and seconded by Supervisor Lent to approve the Contract between the County of Inyo and CTL Environmental Services for the provision of Asbestos Consulting services, for the period of April 2, 2002, through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $4,969.50; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.  Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Hambleton absent.

Board Members and Staff Reports

The Board Members reported on their activities during the preceding week including constituent meetings, the PUC Meeting held in Independence, the Prop 10 Annual Conference in San Diego, and additional information on the CSAC Legislative Conference.  The County Administrator reminded the Board of the upcoming Cal EPA Meeting scheduled for April 3, 2002, in the Board of Supervisors Room concerning the County’s designation as a CUPA. 

Recess/

Reconvene

The Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 12:45 p.m., reconvening in closed session at 2:20 p.m., with all Board Members present except Supervisor Hambleton.

Closed Session

The Board met in closed session to discuss Agenda Item No. 17.  CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) - Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits – Title: ICEA – Negotiator – County Administrator and Personnel Analyst.

Report on Closed Session

The Chairperson recessed closed session at 4:10 p.m., to reconvene in open session to receive a report on closed session.  County Counsel reported there were no items discussed in closed session which were required by law to be reported on in open session.  

Adjournment

The Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 4:10 p.m., to 9:00 a.m., April 9, 2002, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County Administrative Center in Independence.