Previews & Reviews: Board Meeting Highlights
The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Board agenda, and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. Please check out the Cyberagenda for a copy of the complete agenda as well as copies of these reports and others.
Previews - Upcoming Items
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The next Board meeting is June 5.
June 8 to be Declared World Oceans Day
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At the request of Supervisors Sears and Kinsey, the Board will consider adopting a resolution proclaiming June 8, 2012, as “World Oceans Day.” The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans.
Need more info? See the resolution.
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff at BOS@marincounty.org
Board to Consider Support for Earthquake Insurance Legislation
At the request of Supervisor Kinsey, the Board will consider distributing letters to the county’s representatives in Congress supporting the Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act. If enacted, this legislation would provide federal guarantees that would make earthquake insurance more affordable.
Need more info? See the report and draft support letter.
Contact: Eric Engelbart, County Administrator’s Office at eengelbart@marincounty.org
Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget to be Considered
The Board will be asked to accept for public review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13, which begins on July 1. The proposed $371.7 million General Fund budget remains essentially flat, increasing by only 1 percent from the prior fiscal year. Public hearings during which the Board will consider formally adopting the budget are tentatively scheduled to take place beginning on June 18.
Need more info? See the report or the proposed FY 2012-13 County Budget.
Contact: Dan Eilerman, Deputy County Administrator at deilerman@marincounty.org
Collective Bargaining Agreement to be Considered
The Board will consider approving a tentative bargaining agreement that has been reached with the Teamsters Local 856, who represents the county’s Probation workers. The 3-year agreement supports the long-term financial sustainability of the county by reducing projected budgetary shortfalls.
Need more info? See the full report.
Contact: Angela Nicholson, Deputy Director of Human Resources at anicholson@marincounty.org
Animal Services Contract to be Reviewed
The Board will consider authorizing a 3-year $3 million contract with the Marin Humane Society in order to provide Animal Control Services for all of the cities, towns, and unincorporated areas within Marin County. The proposed contract includes several options designed to reduce costs over the next three years, including foregoing cost-of-living adjustments, reducing rent costs, adjusting various fees and reducing phone coverage on Mondays.
Need more info? See the full report.
Contact: Lisa DeCarlo, County Administrator’s Office at ldecarlo@marincounty.org
Appointments to be Made for CSA #16, Aviation Commission, and IHSS Board
The Board will consider making appointments to the following bodies:
- Aviation Commission
- County Service Area (“CSA”) #16 Advisory Board – Greenbrae
- In-Home Supportive Services (“IHSS”) Public Authority Governing Board
Need more info?
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff at BOS@marincounty.org
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