8:30 a.m.

INVOCATION by Supervisor Richard Cervantes

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMENT (Portion of the Agenda when Board takes comment from the public and County staff)

1. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

2.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT REPORTS (Reports limited to two minutes)

CONSENT AGENDA (Approval recommended by the County Administrator)

3.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Mental Health – Request Board ratify the Contract between the County of Inyo and State of California for the provision of County mental health services for the three-year period beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of future budgets; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.

4.

PUBLIC WORKS

Request Board adopt a resolution accepting the improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion for the Mendenhall Park Restroom Improvement Project.

5.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Request approval of the Agreement between the County of Inyo and Cascade Software System, Inc., for the provision of Software Maintenance and Support Services for the Road Department’s Cost Accounting Program in an amount not to exceed $10,936.39 for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign.

DEPARTMENTAL (To be considered at the Board’s convenience)

6.

PUBLIC WORKS – Request Board receive an update from the Acting Public Works Director regarding Department activities and operations.

7.

PUBLIC WORKS – Request Board acknowledge the outstanding and professional efforts of Mr. Jon Jones and the entire Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds staff in the relocation of the office leases in the Bishop area and recognize the efforts and cooperation of the affected departments in assisting with the relocation of their offices.

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PUBLIC WORKS – Request Board A) declare the bid submitted by Pacific Asphalt Services for the Independence Airport Apron Improvement Project as non-responsive and reject the bid; B) award and approve the Contract for the Project to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., of Sparks, Nevada in the amount of $693,007, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 budget; and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained; C) authorize the Acting Public Works Director to execute all other contract documents, including contract change orders, to the extent permitted by Public Contract Code §20142 and other applicable law; and D) authorize the Acting Public Works Director to sign an additional FAA grant offer for the project on behalf of the County.

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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – Request Board A) authorize the County Purchasing Agent and Sheriff’s Department to work together to solicit and choose a licensed firearm dealer to accept surplus Sheriff’s Department firearms for the purpose of trade-ins towards new Glock handguns, Colt AR15 rifles, and other equipment commonly used by the Sheriff’s Department; B) declare as surplus Sheriff’s Department Smith and Wesson model 4006 handguns and accessories, Colt Delta Elite handguns and accessories, Ruger revolvers and accessories, Ruger Mini-14 rifles and accessories, and miscellaneous forfeited pistols, rifles, and their accessories; and C) declare that any remaining unsold firearms be destroyed as authorized by law.

10.

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER – Request Board approve a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo, State of California, Amending Resolution No. 2007-22 Providing Premium Pay to County Officers and Employees for Certain Required Licenses and Certifications” to provide premium pay for the CPA license held by the Auditor-Controller, effective July 1, 2008.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Supervisor Jim Bilyeu – Request Board discussion on the disposition of the property located at the corner of Market Street and U.S. Highway 395 in the community of Independence. (The property where the old jail was located.)

CLOSED SESSION

9:00 a.m.

12.

PERSONNEL   [Pursuant to Government Code §54957] - Public Employee Appointment - Title – Chief Probation Officer.

13.

PERSONNEL   [Pursuant to Government Code §54957] - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title – Planning Director.

TIMED ITEMS (Items will not be considered before scheduled time)

11:30 a.m.

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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Request Board review FY 2008-09 Grants-in-Support applications and consider approval of contracts with the agencies applying for FY 2008-09 Grants-in-Support Program grant funds, in an amount specified by the Board, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of a FY 2008-09 budget; and authorize the County Administrator to sign, contingent upon the appropriate signatures being obtained.

CORRESPONDENCE - ACTION

BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF REPORTS

COMMENT  (Portion of the Agenda when the Board takes comment from the public and County staff)

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

16.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6] Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization – ICEA; Negotiators - CAO Kevin Carunchio and Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion.

17.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6] Instructions to Negotiators re:  wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization - Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA); Negotiators - CAO Kevin Carunchio, Sheriff Bill Lutze and Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion.

18.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6] Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits - Employee Organization - Law Enforcement Administrators’ Association  (LEAA); Negotiators - CAO Kevin Carunchio, and Labor Relations Administrator Sue Dishion.

19.

REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS [Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code §54956.8] – Property –Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (Bishop); Negotiating Parties – City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and County of Inyo - Negotiations – Price and Terms.

20.

REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS [Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code §54956.8] – Property – S.E. 1.07 acres of APN 02-133-02-00, Independence, California; Negotiating Parties – County administrator and Director of Public Works and Administrative Offices of the Courts (AOC) - Negotiations – Terms and Conditions of Potential Lease.

21.

REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS [Conference With Real Property Negotiators Pursuant To Government Code §54956.8] – Property – 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California; Negotiating Parties – City of Bishop, County Administrator and Director of Public Works - Negotiations – Terms and Conditions of Potential Lease.

22.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) – Sierra Club v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – Inyo County Superior Court Case No. CVPT-05-347969 (III).

23.

PERSONNEL   [Pursuant to Government Code §54957] - Public Employee Appointment - Title – Director of Public Works. 

24.

PERSONNEL   [Pursuant to Government Code §54957] - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title – County Counsel.

25.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6) – Instructions to Negotiators re: wages, salaries and benefits – Title: County Counsel – Negotiator – as designated by the Board of Supervisors.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW

CORRESPONDENCE - INFORMATIONAL

26.

NORTHERN INYO AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Agenda for the July 9, 2008 meeting.