To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Health
Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Steve Dunnicliff |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Jessi Laughlin |
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707-234-6648 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Amendment to BOS Agreement 22-155 (Third Amendment to Agreement No. PH-21-013, PA 22-01) with David Jensen DBA DJ Consulting, in the Amount of $50,000 for a New Total of $150,000, for Consultant Services that are Critically Needed to Facilitate Environmental Health Performance and Compliance with Applicable Regulations, Effective October 8, 2021, through a New End Date of June 30, 2024 (Original End Date: June 30, 2023)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive amendment to BOS Agreement 22-155 (third Amendment to Agreement No. PH-21-013, PA 22-01) with David Jensen DBA DJ Consulting, in the amount of $50,000 for a new total of $150,000, for consultant services that are critically needed to facilitate Environmental Health performance and compliance with applicable regulations, effective October, 8, 2021, through a new end date of June 30, 2024 (original end date: June 30, 2023); authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
October 8, 2021, Agreement No. PH-21-013, PA 22-01, executed by Purchasing Agent, valid through December 31, 2021.
January 20, 2022, first Amendment No. PH-21-013-A1, PA 22-01-A1, executed by Purchasing Agent, for services to continue through June 30, 2022.
June 21, 2022, second Amendment No. BOS-22-155, executed by the Board of Supervisors, for services through June 30, 2023.
Summary of Request:
Former Environmental Health Director, Trey Strickland and former Public Health Director Anne Molgaard, previously reached out to Environmental Health professionals, including retired and interim professionals who work contractually throughout the State, who are familiar with the North Coast and the structure of county government, and are Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). The goal of this outreach was to find someone to provide services related to Mendocino County Environmental Health performance and compliance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations. As a result of outreach, only one candidate was found willing to provide these services to Environmental Health: David Jensen (DBA DJ Consulting).
In addition to outreach efforts, a revised job description for an Environmental Health Director was approved by the Civil Service Commission, and the position opened for active recruitment for a couple of weeks in December 2022. In an attempt to fill this position, Environmental Health managers have participated in the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCEDH) and the related California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA) for additional resources and potential Environmental Health Director services. Through these efforts, it has become apparent that many jurisdictions are searching for Environmental Health Director services due to a large number of registered persons retiring at a rate that is outpacing the availability of qualified individuals.
On October 8, 2021, the Mendocino County Purchasing Agent (PA) approved Agreement No. PH-21-013, PA 22-01, through which DJ Consulting provides consulting services to Mendocino County Environmental Health, including assistance with the recruitment and training of a permanent Environmental Health Director. On January 20, 2022, the PA approved first Amendment No. PH-21-013-A1, PA 22-01-A1, extending the Agreement termination date from December 31,2021 to June 30,2022. On June 21, 2022, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors approved second Amendment No. BOS-22-155, extending the Agreement termination date from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and increasing the total Agreement amount from $50,000 to $100,000.
Due to the ongoing need for services through Agreement No. PH-21-013, PA 22-01, this proposed third Amendment extends the termination date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 3024, and increases the total amount for a new total of $150,000, for the continuation of these critically needed services to facilitate Environmental Health performance and compliance with applicable regulations.
This amendment is retroactive due to changes to staff duties between Public Health and Environmental Health and prolonged revisions.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: BU 4011, EHADMIN - 862189 |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $50,000 ($150,000 for the full term of the Agreement) |
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annual recurring cost: $0 |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: July 25, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 22-155-A1 |
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