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| BOARD CONVENED | ||
| Supervisors: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra ROLL CALL: 4 Present; 1 Absent: Supervisor Perez | ||
| NOTE: SUPERVISOR PEREZ IS IN SACRAMENTO REPRESENTING THE COUNTY ON PRISON FINANCING ISSUES AT THE REQUEST OF SENATOR LOCKYER | ||
| SALUTE TO FLAG - LED BY SUPERVISOR PETERSON | ||
| NOTE: Mc, Pz, Pa, Pe, Pr are abbreviations for Supervisors McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, and Parra, respectively. For example, Pa-Pe denotes Supervisor Patrick made the motion and Supervisor Peterson seconded it. The abbreviation (Ab) means absent, and (Abd) abstained | ||
| *CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND APPROVED BY ONE MOTION | ||
| BOARD ACTION SHOWN IN CAPS AFTER EACH ITEM
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| Pe-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711940 | 1) | Proclamation proclaiming February 19, 1997 as Assistance League Day in Kern County - PROCLAIMED; MADE PRESENTATION TO JO ANN MARCHBANKS, PRESIDENT, ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BAKERSFIELD; ASSISTANCE LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711940 | * 2) | Proclamation proclaiming March 1, 1997 as Miss Fashionetta Day in Kern County - PROCLAIMED; REFERRED TO CLERK OF THE BOARD FOR PREPARATION |
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| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710000 | * 3) | Re-appointment of Reverend Bart A. Hughes to the Human Relations Commission, term to expire January 19, 1999 - MADE RE-APPOINTMENT |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710000 | * 4) | Appointment of Douglas Hern as First District member to the Human Relations Commission, term to expire March 12, 1998 - MADE APPOINTMENT |
| CLERK OF THE BOARD | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 972343 | * 5) | Proposed Resolution establishing the regular meeting dates of the Board of Supervisors for 1997 (from 2/11/97) - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 97-044 |
| EMPLOYERS' TRAINING RESOURCE | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711107 | * 6) | Unusual Travel Request for Karen Jones, Interim Director, to attend the National Association of Counties' (NACo) 1997 Legislative Conference and the 1997 National Association of Private Industry Councils (NAPIC) Forum in Washington, DC on February 28, 1997 through March 5, 1997, in the amount of $2,081 to be funded by JTPA monies - APPROVED |
| HEALTH DEPARTMENT | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710513 | * 7) | Agreement with Pamela Prince Productions for Media Promotion to Increase Public Awareness in Meeting Goals of the Black Infant Health Program in Fiscal Year 1996-97 in an amount not to exceed $10,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 071-97 |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979457 | * 8) | Agreement for animal control consulting services with Patricia B. Miller, dba Peaceable Pathways, in an amount not to exceed $2,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 072-97 |
| HUMAN SERVICES | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711823 | * 9) | Proposed Form Memoranda of Understanding with School Districts and authorization for the Directors of the Department of Human Services, Mental Health Department, Health Department and Probation Department, subject to approval as to form by County Counsel, to execute all necessary documentation and agreements with schools/school districts for the purpose of applying for Healthy Start planning or operational grants - APPROVED; ADOPTED RESOLUTION 97-045 |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 977983 | *10) | Application for Use of School Facilities for Kern Works Job Fair in Lake Isabella - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN |
| KERN MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711180 | *11) | Relief of Accountability of Patients Accounts - DISCHARGED KERN MEDICAL CENTER FROM ACCOUNTABILITY OF 2,826 ACCOUNTS TOTALING $863,813.14 AND ASSIGNED 2,792 ACCOUNTS TOTALING $790,747.80 TO COLLECTION AGENCIES |
Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710510 | *12) | Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Management Services Agreement for Housekeeping Services with Servicemaster Management Services establishing commencement date of Amendment No. 1 to be November 4, 1996 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 073-97 |
| MENTAL HEALTH | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979230 | *13) | Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Arvin Care Center for FY 1996-99 (three-year contract) for provision of bed reservations for mentally ill consumers amending the scope of services and modifying the rate of payment - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 074-97 |
| OFFICE ON AGING | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710096 | *14) | California Department of Aging Audit of Financial Reports of the Office on Aging Title III Program for the Period July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1995 - RECEIVED AND FILED CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF AUDIT DETERMINATION; AUTHORIZED THE OFFICE ON AGING TO WITHDRAW $10,835 FROM THE OFFICE ON AGING TRUST FUND AND TRANSFER FUNDS TO KERN COUNTY GENERAL FUND, AND DESIGNATED THE REMAINING OFFICE ON AGING TRUST FUND BALANCE FOR CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING AUDIT RESOLUTION PURPOSES |
| PARKS DEPARTMENT | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9712224 | *15) | Closure of Abandoned Well at Buena Vista Golf Course - Fiscal Impact $10,717.06 available in Golf Course Maintenance Budget, Department 7100, Account 7003 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER; AUTHORIZED THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY FOR PACIFIC IRRIGATIONS'S WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,717.06 UNDER INVOICE NUMBER BUE 320 |
| SHERIFF | ||
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 977669 | *16) | Proposed agreement with U.S. Marshall's Service to house federal prisoners at the Lerdo Max-Medium Facility and to provide transportation services - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 075-97 |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711401 | *17) | Proposed agreement with Christian Chaplain Services, Inc. for inmate religious services and counseling in an amount not to exceed $73,000 - APPROVED; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT 076-97 |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979528 | *18) | Donation of a $40,000 Scotsman 24' x 36' Modular Trailer to the Kern County Sheriff's Department, K-9 Unit - ACCEPTED DONATION; AUTHORIZED CHAIRMAN TO SIGN LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO BERRY PETROLEUM |
| Pe-Pr 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 979528 | *19) | Request to donate used/stripped Sheriff's vehicle from Sheriff's fleet management to the City of Maricopa Police Department - APPROVED THE INTENT TO DONATE; DIRECTED THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A NOTICE OF INTENT; AND ESTABLISHED TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997, AT 10:00 A.M. AS THE DATE TO CONSIDER THE TRANSFER |
9710520 | 20) | This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda, but under the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a later meeting. Also, the Board may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION. THANK YOU! - |
| Pr-Mc 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9711450 | Roy Weygand, President of Kerntax, discussed the establishment of the Futures Institute and the utilization of DMV surcharge fees by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District - RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENT | |
| 978575 | Roy Weygand, President of Kerntax, questioned the County's responsibility to clear County roadways of fire hazards in the remote areas of the County and related a situation in Frazier Park | |
9710609 | 21) | On their own initiative, Board members may make an announcement or a report on their own activities. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2[a]) - |
| 9711450 | Supervisor Patrick discussed the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District's proposal to expand the Central California Futures Institute and the formation of a valleywide Board of Directors. | |
| 9711450 (8575) | Supervisor Peterson discussed his opposition to the expansion of the Central California Futures Institute. Supervisor Peterson further indicated his office is willing to provide assistance to the individuals in Frazier Park with the fire hazard. | |
| 9711450 | Supervisor Parra supported Supervisor Patrick's views on the Futures Institute and requested additional information. | |
| 9711450 | Supervisor McQuiston expressed his opposition to the expansion of the Futures Institute and questioned if the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District prepared a basic statement of need or assessment. | |
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| County Administrative Office | ||
| Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710064 | 22) | Request for closed session re Department Head Performance Review - Title: Director of Libraries - |
| Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710064 | 23) | Request for closed session re Department Head Performance Review - Title: Director of Public Health - |
| Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710064 (9791) | 24) | Request for closed session re Department Head Appointment - Title: County Administrative Officer - |
| Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710064 (9791) | 24A) | Results of closed session re Department Head Appointment - Title: County Administrative Officer - CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1997 AT 2:00 P.M. (SEE ITEM #58) |
| WITH- DRAWN 9710064 (11130) | 25) | Request for Closed Session re Meet and Confer with Kern Law Enforcement Association, Kern County Firefighters Union, Kern County Public Employees Association, Kern Prosecutors Association, and Kern Faculty Association - |
County Counsel | ||
| Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710064 (9624) | 26) | Request for closed session regarding a lawsuit or proceeding formally initiated entitled John Fannin, et al. v. County of Kern, et al., KCSC Case No. 229469-AEW (consolidated with case no. 230385. (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) - |
| Pr-Pe 4 Ayes 1 Ab/Pz 9710064 (9624) | 27) | Request for Closed Session regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1), (3)(C) (one case) - |
| Mc-Pe | RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION; RECESSED TO 2:00 P.M.
Clerk of the Board
Vice-Chairman, Board of Supervisors | |
| 54) | MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS - FILED
DEPARTMENTAL | |
| Assessor-Recorder | ||
| 9712304 | A) | Press Release re Base price for 1997/98 Kern River Crude (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) |
| Auditor-Controller-County Clerk | ||
| 979432 | B) | Revenue Recap Report and Statement of Condition, Budgetary Appropriations as of January 31, 1997 |
| County Administrative Office | ||
| 978381 | C) | Memo re Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau's Request for Space (Copy to each Supervisor) |
| 9710511 | D) | Letter to Ann Gutcher re comprehensive report on all County-funded economic development activities (Copy to each Supervisor) |
| 9711769 | E) | County of Kern Annual Disclosure Report: Fiscal Year 1995-96 |
| Kern Medical Center | ||
| 9711140 | F) | Thank You Letter from Gerald A Starr re Linus Project |
| Local Agency Formation Commission | ||
| 9710505 | G) | Resolution No. 97-01 Making Determination in the Matter of Amendment to Sphere of Influence: North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) |
| 9710505 | H) | Proceeding No. 1212 Resolution No. 97-02 Making Determination in the Matter of City of Bakersfield: Annexation No. 390 (Dennen #1) (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) |
| North Kern Municipal Court | ||
| 9712196 | I) | Letter re Secured Parking Project for North Kern Municipal Court-Delano-McFarland Branch (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and General Services) |
| Roads Department | ||
| 978575 | J) | Recorded Document re Easement Agreement of Kern County Road #2385 with W.P. Davies Oil Company, a California Company |
| Treasurer-Tax Collector | ||
| 979600 | K) | Cash Receipts and Disbursements |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ||
| 9711450 | L) | Letter from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District re Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Attendance Records (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) |
| 97810 | M) | Letter from Board of Supervisors of Marin County re Regular meeting of January 7, 1997 (Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) |
| 979779 | N) | Fax Alert from Land Rights Network re American Land Rights Association National Inholders Association (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning, RMA and County Counsel) |
| 979779 | O) | Fax Alert from Land Rights Network concerning Forest Service, Park Service, Fish and Wildlife, BLM, and Interior Department Appropriations for 1998 (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning, RMA, and County Counsel) |
| 9710717 (10511) | P) | Letter from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development re Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Grant Number: B-96-UC-06-0502, Release No: B96-01 Certification of Compliance with 24 CFR Part 58 Regulations (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Community Development) |
| 9710507 | Q) | Letter from Young, Vogl, Harlick, Wilson and Simpson LLP re Bakersfield Cellular Telephone Company - (U-3017-C) Coffee Road Cell Site (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and General Services) |
| 9711920 | R) | Letter from Bakersfield Development Services Department re Notice of Public Hearing and Draft Negative Declaration 8200 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA, Project No. P97-0050 (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, Planning and County Counsel) |
| 979491 | S) | Letter from Board of Forestry re California Fire Plan (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Fire Department) |
| 9710513 | T) | Letter from Thomas R. Larwood, M.D. re The Surveillance and Control of Valley Fever (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO, County Counsel and Health Department) |
| 55) | LETTERS RECEIVED AND REFERRED BY CLERK OF THE BOARD - APPROVED AND FILED | |
| 978778 | A) | Applications for Alcohol Beverage Licenses from Lake Isabella NE Shore, Wofford Heights CA, 93285 Los Portales 9900 Main Street, Lamont, CA., 93421 - REFERRED TO PLANNING (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel) |
| 978575 | B) | Letter from Norma Roseberry re clogged culvert - REFERRED TO ROADS AND COUNTY COUNSEL ( Copy to each Supervisor and CAO) |
| 9710512 | C) | Letter from The County of Fresno Health Services Agency re Termination of Agreement No. 84-186 with the County of Fresno - REFERRED TO EMS (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and County Counsel) |
| 9712316 | D) | Letter from Danka re Eastman Kodak Company selling rights to Danka - REFERRED TO AUDITOR (Copy to each Supervisor, CAO and Purchasing) |
| 9711900 | E) | Claim in the Matter of David Cates vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | F) | Claim in the Matter of Abel J. Cebreros vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | G) | Claim in the Matter of Anthony Paul Chavez vs Kern County
- REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management)
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| 9711900 | H) | Claim in the Matter of Dr. Raj Gopal vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Copy to County Counsel and Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | I) | Summons and Complaint of Amado Hernandez through his guardian Maria Raygoza vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | J) | Claim in the Matter of Louisa F. Kalbaugh vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | K) | Claim in the Matter of Brian Kniffen and Brandon Smith vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | L) | Claim in the Matter of Deborah McCuan vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | M) | Claim in the Matter of Rene Benavides a minor through his guardian Rosa Moore vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | N) | Claim in the Matter of Jesus and Maria Nares vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | O) | Claim in the Matter of C. Eldon Otten vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |
| 9711900 | P) | Claim in the Matter of Robert M. and Ciddie M. Taylor vs Kern County - REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL (Copy to Risk Management) |