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County
of Inyo
Board
of Supervisors
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The
Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, met in regular
session at the hour of 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October
4, 2005, in the Board of Supervisors Room, County Administrative Center,
Independence, with the following Supervisors present:
Chairperson Ted Williams presiding, Susan Cash, Jim Bilyeu, and Richard
Cervantes. Supervisor Arcularius
was absent. Supervisor Bilyeu
provided the Invocation, and Supervisor Cervantes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Public
Comment
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The
Chairperson announced the public comment period and there was no one from
the public wishing to address the Board.
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| County
Dept. Reports
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The
Chairperson announced the County Department Report period. Mr. Marvin Moskowitz, Environmental Health Director,
updated the Board on the status of AB 885 regarding septic systems, and
its potential impact. He
informed the Board that an amended bill is expected to be introduced later
this year and suggested that the County not take a position until the
amended bill is being considered. Mr.
Jean Dickinson, Director of Health and Human Services, updated the Board
on activities relating to Katrina victims relocation efforts.
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Assessor/Bertholf Contract
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Moved
by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the
Contract between the California Assessors’ Association, Harold W.
Bertholf, Inc., and the Assessors of eighteen California Counties for the
provision of a Petroleum and Geothermal Property Sales Study, in an amount
not to exceed $88,200, with Inyo County contributing $2,100 for the period
of November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006; and authorize the Assessor
to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.
Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor
Arcularius absent.
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Planning/Parcel Merger 2005-01/ Gonzalez
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Moved
by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to adopt the
findings and approve Parcel Merger #2005-01/Gonzalez subject to the
Conditions of Approval, as recommended by Staff and as noted in the Staff
Report. Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor
Arcularius absent.
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Planning/BLM Land Tenure Presentation
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The
Board and Staff discussed the timing of this presentation, with the
Chairperson directing that the item scheduled for the October 18, 2005,
Board of Supervisors Agenda to address the BLM land tenure issues again,
be set for 10:00 a.m. The Board thanked Mr. Dunkleberger, Bishop Field
Office Manager, for taking the time to make this presentation on the BLM
land tenure to the Board. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Board and Mr.
Dunkleberger discussed a variety of issues relating to agency land
ownership in the Owens Valley, including the expectation that the results
of the land tenure study and the scoping process will be to provide the
public with information and a development tool to help in development
issues. Mr. Dunkleberger also
informed the Board that while he is not going to be able to participate in
the discussion on the 18th, he would be sending BLM
representatives.
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Recess/Reconvene
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The
Chairperson recessed the regular meeting at 9:55 a.m., reconvening at
10:03 a.m., with all Board Members present.
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VSO/Ordinance Changing Qualifications
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Undersheriff
Jack Goodrich provided additional information regarding the request to
amend the qualifications for the Veterans’ Service Officer. He explained that there were two small changes in that the
qualified candidate will now need an Advanced POST Certificate instead of
a Management POST Certificate, and the salary change to 7.5%, while a bit
higher percentage, will actually result in a savings in the VSO budget
because of the lesser qualification being required of person appointed.
The Board and the Undersheriff discussed the changes, with
Undersheriff Goodrich explaining that (a) the relationship between law
enforcement and the Veterans Service Office is of a paramilitary nature,
(b) that the position being held in the Sheriff’s Department provides a
tremendous salary savings to the County which was the primary reason for
initially moving the VSO to the Sheriff’s Department; (c) that there is
a confidentiality oath taken by both law enforcement and the VSO which are
separate and which he has never violated; and (c) that there is greater
opportunity for benefit for the VSO in that the Sheriff has the ability
utilize law enforcement grant funds, where appropriate to facilitate
certain areas of the VSO operations.
The Undersheriff took the opportunity to acknowledge and thank
Sheriff Dan Lucas on behalf of the local Veterans for the substantial
assistance he has provided to the Veterans Service Office since it has
been under his jurisdiction. Moved
by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cash to A) waive the first reading of an ordinance
entitled “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo,
State of California, Amending Section 2.30.050 of the Inyo County Code
Changing the Qualifications and Compensation of the County Veterans’
Service Officer;” and B) schedule the enactment of this ordinance for
10:00 a.m., October 11, 2005, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the
County Administrative Center, in Independence.
Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Arcularius absent.
At the conclusion of this item, the Board thanked Undersheriff
Goodrich for his many years of service and wished him well in his
retirement.
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HHS-Soc. Serv./ Red Cross Provider Contract
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Moved
by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to approve the
Authorized Provider Agreement between the County of Inyo and the American
Red Cross and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign
on behalf of the County. Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Arcularius absent.
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IMAAA-HHS/ MAA/TCM Coordinator
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Mr.
Charles Broten, IMAAA-IMSP Director, provided additional information on
the MAA and Targeted Case Management activities and their relationship to
the Linkages Program operated through IMAAA.
Ms. Jean Dickinson, Director of Health and Human Services,
addressed the Board to commend Mr. Broten for the work he and his program
have done to bring this funding source to the County.
Mr. Broten and Ms. Dickinson responded to questions from the Board
regarding the proposed change in Coordinator, with Ms. Dickinson
confirming that these additional duties were taken into account when Ms.
Shepard’s salary was increased during Budget Hearings.
Moved by Supervisor Cash and seconded by Supervisor Bilyeu to A)
appoint Ms. Lita Shepard, Inyo County Health and Human Services Fiscal
Manager, as the Local Governmental Agency LGA Coordinator for Inyo County
for the purpose of coordinating Medical Administrative Activities (MAA)/Targeted
Case Management (TCM) activities with the California Department of Health
Services, effective October 1, 2005 and B) reaffirm that the MAA/TCM funds
earned be used to support the programs which earn the funds.
Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor Arcularius absent.
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County Counsel/ Legal Representation for Walters Appeal
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County
Counsel, Mr. Paul Bruce, provided additional clarification on the request
to approve a contract for outside legal counsel to represent the County in
the litigation brought by the Save Round Valley Alliance and pertaining to
the approval of the Walters (Whitney Portal) Project.
Moved by Supervisor Cervantes and seconded by Supervisor Cash to A)
approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Jim Walters for the
reimbursement of Inyo County for defense of litigation costs; and
authorize the Chairperson to sign; B) amend the FY 2005-06 County Counsel
Budget 010700 by increasing unanticipated revenue in Services and Fees (Revenue
Code #4819)
by
$50,000 and increasing appropriations in Professional and Other Services (Object
Code #5265)
by
$50,000; and C) approve the Agreement between the County of Inyo and
Liebersback, Mohun, Carney & Reed for the provision of legal services
in advising and representing the County of Inyo, and its Board, as
respondents in Save
Round Valley Alliance, et al. v County of Inyo et al., for
the period of September 2, 2005 to the completion of the lawsuit, in an
amount not to exceed $40,000; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Motion
carried unanimously, with Supervisor Arcularius absent.
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BofS/Minute Approval
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Moved
by Supervisor Bilyeu and seconded by Supervisor Cervantes to approve the
minutes of the September 20, 2005, Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously, with Supervisor
Arcularius absent.
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| BofS/Cell
Phone Reception Alabama Hills
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Mr.
Mark Keller, Alabama Hills Resident, thanked the Board for the opportunity
to address the lack of cell phone reception in the Alabama Hills. He explained that in conversation with Verizon Wireless
they had informed him that the Company will only look into additional
service at the request of the local jurisdiction.
He also informed the Board that in conversation with the Lone Pine
Fire Chief, he had learned that the Fire Department would be willing to
allow a cell phone tower/antenna to be placed on the Fire Department
facility located in the Alabama Hills. Ms. Jan Larsen, Senior Planner,
provided additional information and clarification on the County process
for locating wireless communication towers/antenna.
The Board indicated their willingness to communicate with Verizon
to request expanded coverage in the Alabama Hills. Mr. Keller provided contact information as follows:
Ms. Patricia Nash at (661) 805-8850 email patricia.nash@verizonwireless.com.
The Board directed County Counsel to prepare a letter for the
County Administrator’s signature requesting the expanded service for the
Alabama Hills.
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| Board
Members and Staff Reports
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The Board Members briefly reported on past and upcoming
activities, including an Economic Development Seminar being hosted by
Assemblyman Bill Maze on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the Bishop High
School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Big Pine Chile Cook-off, and a meeting
with Senator Ashburn’s Field Representative.
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Closed
Session
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The
Chairperson recessed open session at 11:20 a.m., to convene in closed
session, with all Board Members present, except Supervisor Arcularius to
discuss Agenda Items No. 12.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) – Save
Round Valley Alliance and Sierra Watch v. County of Inyo, Inyo County
Board of Supervisors and DOES 1-19, Jim Walters and DOES 20-40,
Inyo County Superior Court Case No. CVPT-05-39748, No. 13.
REAL PROPERTY ENGOTIATIONS (Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8)
Conference with Real Property Negotiator – Property
– APN 18-090-01, County Road, Big Pine, California (Big Pine
Convalescent Facility) – Negotiating Parties – County of Inyo and
Quality of Life Association – Under Negotiation – Terms and Conditions
of Lease, No. 14. PERSONNEL
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957)
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Public Employee Appointment - Title – Director of Water Department, No.
15. CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant
to Government Code §54957.6] - Instructions
to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits – Title – Director of
Water Department - Negotiator: Members
of the Board of Supervisors as designated, and No. 16.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant
to Government Code §54957.6] - Instructions to Negotiators re:
wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization:
ICEA - Negotiator: CAO
Ron Juliff.
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Report
on Closed Session
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The
Chairperson recessed closed session at 12:50 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.
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| Adjournment
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The
Chairperson adjourned the regular meeting at 12:50 p.m., to 9:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, October 11, 2005, in the Board of Supervisors Room, at the County
Administrative Center, in Independence.
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Chairperson,
Inyo County Board of Supervisors
Attest:
RONALD
JULIFF
Clerk of the Board
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