HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-07 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
February 13, 2007
(COPIES OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE COMPILED ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS AND ARE
AVAILABLE ON THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OFFICE)
1. Letter, dated January 9, 2007, from Doug G. Drebert, informing the Board of
Supervisors of his resignation, effective immediately, from the Assessment Appeals
Board. (Received 1-10-07. Copy sent to the Assessor, 1-18-07.)
2. Agenda for the Oroville City Council meeting, taking place in the Oroville Council
Chambers, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, at 5:30 p.m. on January 16, 2007.
(Received 1-16-07. Copy sent to Supervisor Connelly, 1-18-07.)
3. Water Resources Control Board Division of Water Rights Notice of Application to
Appropriate Water by Permit,dated January 12, 2007:Application A031623, Sonoma
County, Russian River System. (Received 1-16-07. Copy sent to Water and Resource
Conservation, 1-18-07.)
4. Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Public Meeting Notice,undated.
The meeting is to be held on January 25, 2007, at 11020 Sun Center Drive, *200,
Rancho Cordova,California,at 8:30 a.m. Copies of board agendas and the minutes of
Board meetings can be obtained at www.waterboards.ca.gov. (Received 1-16-07. Copy
sent to Water and Resource Conservation, 1-18-07.)
5. Butte County Department of Development Services letter, dated January 11, 2007,
regarding Butte County administrative procedures and uniform rules for implementing
the California Land Conservation(Williamson)Act. (Received 1-16-07. Copies sent to
the Board of Supervisors, 1-18-07.)
6. Public Policy Institute of California Research Brief,dated December,2oo6,Issue*112,
regarding Health Insurance,Health Care Use,and Health Status in Los Angeles County.
(Received 1-16-07. Copies sent to Public Health and to the Department of Employment
and Social Services, 1-18-07.)
7. The 8th Annual Snow Goose Festival booklet, describing the various activities taking
place, as well as providing information about registration, carpooling, field trip "Tips
and Etiquette", and information about wheelchair accessibility. Contact information
can be obtained online at www.sno3ygoosefestival.org. (Received 1-16-07.)
8. National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition Fax, dated 1-16-07, requesting
assistance with PL 1o6-393, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-
Determination Act of Zoo reauthorization efforts. (Received 1-16-07.)
9. State of California Fish and Game Commission letter, dated January 18, 2007,
requesting verification of Butte County's address for their Agenda distribution list.
(Received 1-19-07. Copy sent to Fish and Game, 1-23-07.)
10. State of California Wildlife Conservation Board Notice of Meeting and Preliminary
Agenda,dated January 12,2007. The meeting is to be held February 15,2007,at lo:00
a.m. at the State Capitol, Room iia, Sacramento, California. The full agenda may be
viewed at www.wcb.ca.gov. (Received 1-19-07. Copy sent to Fish and Game, 1-23-07.)
11. Letter from Dolores Provencio, Imperial County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters,
dated December 28, 2006, regarding increases in Environmental Filing Fees.
(Received 1-19-07. Copy sent to Fish and Game, 1-23-07.)
12. Water Resources Control Board Division of Water Rights Re-Notice of Application to
Appropriate Water by Permit, dated January 12, 2007: Application A031419, Shasta
County, Sacramento River System. (Received 1-19-07. Copy sent to Water and
Resource Conservation, 1-23-07.)
13. Northern California Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Inc. memorandum, dated
January 9, 2007, from the Carl Lindberg Memorial Scholarship Committee. The
committee is accepting applications for award scholarships to those who are training
to become an EMT-II, Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse.The award amount
is approximately$150.00 to $250.00. (Received 1-19-07. Copy sent to Public Health,
1-23-07.)
14. Northern California EMS, Inc. memorandum, dated January 9, 2007, from the
Exemplary Performance Committee. The committee is accepting nominations for it's
Exemplary Performance Award from those who have received excellence in service
from a "prehospital provider". The deadline for submission is March 2, 2007. More
information can be obtained by calling(530)229-3979• (Received 1-19-07. Copy sent
to Public Health, 1-23-07.)
15. Northern California EMS, Inc. memorandum, dated January 17, 2007, from Dan
Spiess, Chief Executive Officer, informing of the Board of Directors' General Session
Meeting taking place on Thursday, January 25, 2007, beginning at "approximately
10:30 a.m.", at the Nor-Cal EMS building, 43 Hilltop Drive, Redding, California.
(Received 1-19-07. Copy sent to Public Health, 1-23-07.)
16. Letter, dated January 20, 2007, from Lucille Bocks,who resides in close proximity to
River Road,and is writing regarding her concerns about the M&T Ranch Gravel Mine
proposed for the area. (Received 1-22-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors, 1-
23-07.)
17. Letter, dated January 17, 2007, from Oroville Mayor Andy Holcombe regarding the
proposed M & T Ranch Mining Operation, requesting an alternative route be
established for the gravel trucks that would otherwise be utilizing City roadways.
(Received 1-22-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors, 1-23-07.)
18. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Meeting Summary, dated January 11, 2007,
regarding the Poe Hydroelectric Project. (Received1-22-07. Copies sent to the Board
of Supervisors and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-23-07.)
19. Butte County Historical Society letter, dated January 21, 2007,detailing the history of
the "Old County Hospital", located at 2279 Del Oro Ave in Oroville. The letter also
requests that the Society be informed of any plans that may arise in regards to the
building. An original postcard showing the building is attached. (Received 1-23-07.
Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-24-
07.)
20. Department of Water Resources Newsletter for Winter, 2oo6-2007. News items
related are Flood Management, Levee Repair, Aqueduct Enlargement, and Afterbay
Projects. (Received 1-23-07. Copy sent to Water and Resource Conservation,1-24-07.)
21. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order, issued January 16, 2007, granting a
request for an extension of time to install streamflow release valves, under Article 13,
for Lower Bucks Lake Dam and Grizzly Forebay Dam. (Received 1-24-07. Copies sent
to the Board of Supervisors and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-24-07.)
22. Butte County Farm Bureau (BCFB) letter, dated January 12, 2007, addressed to the
Butte County Planning Commission, relating BCFB's concerns regarding the M &T
Chico Ranch Mine Project. (Received 1-23-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors,
the Chief Administrative Officer, and to Development Services, 1-26-07.)
23. Lassen National Forest's Public Affairs Office fax,sent January 25, 2007,advising that
the public defer snowplay activities until the next snowfall. There are currently icy
conditions and hazardous exposed obstacles which may compromise public safety.
(Received 1-25-07. Copy sent to Emergency Services, 1-26-07.)
24. Application for Appointment to the Assessment Appeals Board, dated January 23,
2007, from Gary R. Azevedo. (Received 1-24-07. Copies sent to the Board of
Supervisors, the Chief Administrative Officer, and to the Assessor, 1-26-07.)
25. Community Action Agency(CAA)of Butte County,Inc.letter,dated January 18, 2007,
presenting a draft resolution for Board consideration, recognizing CAA's 40 years of
service to the community. (Received 1-23-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors
and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-26-07.)
26. East 81h Street Corridor Improvements Project brochure, undated, describing the
project,answering Frequently Asked Questions,detailing a time line,and mapping the
project area. A presentation and community feedback meeting will be held on
Thursday, February 8, 2007, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chico City Council
Chambers,Conference Room 1,421 Main Street,Chico,California. (Received 1-29-07.)
27. Forest Stewardship Program newsletter,dated Fall 2oo6. The theme of the newsletter
is about how to manage existing stands of trees. (Received 1-29-07.)
28. Governor's Office of Emergency Services letter, dated January 24, 2007, relating
information about the U.S. Small Business Administration's declared state of disaster
for Butte County. This state of disaster was declared due to freezing conditions that
have been occurring since January 11,2007. Attached is information regarding the U.S.
Small Business Administration(SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses
that have suffered economic hardship due to the freeze. (Received 1-29-07. Copies sent
to Emergency Services and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-29-07.)
29. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application and Soliciting
Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests, dated January 17, 2007: Shoreline
Management Plan Application, project Number 619-134,located on Bucks Creek and
Grizzly Creek tributaries of the North Fork River,in Plumas County,filed by Pacific Gas
and Electric Company. (Received 1-29-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors and
to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-29-07.)
3o. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order Certifying incremental Hydropower
Generation for Production Tax Credit,dated January 18, 2007: Project number 6896-
o69, H &M Engineering, Inc. for the Forks of Butte Hydroelectric Project. (Received
1-29-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors and to the Chief Administrative
Officer, 1-29-07.)
31. State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights Re-Notice of
Application to Appropriate Water by Permit, dated January 26, 2007: Application
A031435,Mendocino County, Russian River System. (Received 1-29-07. Copy sent to
Water and Resource Conservation, 1-29-07.)
32. Letter from Handi-Riders,dated January 26, 2007,thanking the Board of Supervisors
for their support of the non-profit's Arena Project Plans. (Received 1-29-07.)
33• Letter from the In Home Support Services(IHSS)Advisory Committee,dated January
22, 2007,commending Brian Frink for his service to IHSS recipients and wishing him
well with his position at the Department of Social Services. (Received 1-30-07. Copy
sent to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-31-07.)
34• California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Legislative Conference Program
Agenda. This conference will take place March 28-29, 2007, at the Sheraton Grand
Hotel,located at 1230 J Street,Sacramento,California. The cut-off date for registration
is Monday, March 5, 2007. More information can be obtained online at
www.csac.counties.org. (Received 1-30-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors
and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 1-31-07.)
35• Application for Appointment to the Assessment Appeals Board, dated January 24,
2007, from Thomas P. Fiscus. (Received 1-30-07. Copies sent to the Board of
Supervisors, the Chief Administrative Officer, and to the Assessor, 1-31-07.)
36. Letter, dated January 29, 2007,from Neil McCabe,tendering his resignation from the
Butte County Code Enforcement Advisory Board,effective upon the appointment ofhis
successor. (Received 1-30-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors, 1-31-07.)
37. California Water Service brochure and attached application, undated, for the Low-
Income Rate Assistance(LIRA)program,which provides a 5o%discount on the water
bill of qualified residential customers. (Received 1-30-07. Copy sent to the Department
of Social Services, 1-31-07.)
38. Letter, dated January 29, 2007, from Mayor Andy Holcombe regarding the M & T
Ranch Mining Operation's potential impact on existing roadways. The letter proposes
an alternate route for trucks to take and provides a map detailing the proposal.
(Received 1-31-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Administrative
Officer, Development Services, and to Public Works, 1-31-07.)
39• State Water Resources Control Board Division of Water Rights Notices,dated January
30, 2007. Notice of Petitions to Change a Term, the Place of Use, Purpose of Use,
Points of Rediversion,Redistribution of Storage and Petitions for Extension of Time for
the following: Application 5169, Nevada County, Little Truckee System; Application
9247, Sierra and Nevada Counties, Little Truckee System; Application 15673, Sierra
County,Little Truckee System. Notice of Applications to Appropriate Water by Permit:
Application 31487, Nevada and Sierra Counties, Little Truckee System; Application
31488, Nevada County, Prosser Creek. (Received 1-31-07. Copy sent to Water and
Resource, 1-31-07.)
4o. National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition fax, dated 1-31-07, asking for support
in advocating for the Extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Act (PL
1o6-393)• (Received 2-1-07.)
41. United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management letter,undated,
regarding road surface and bridge repair. Attached is an article detailing the history of
the areas in question. Also attached are maps and photographs of the specified areas.
(Received 2-1-07. Copies sent to the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Administrative
Officer and to Public Works, 2-2-07.)
42. Agenda for the meeting of the Reclamation Board. The meeting will take place on
February 16, 2007, 8:3o a.m., at 1416 Ninth Street, Auditorium, First Floor,
Sacramento. (Received 2-5-07. Copy sent to Water and Resource Conservation, 2-6-
07•)
43• Agenda for the meeting of the Wildlife Conservation Board. The meeting will take place
on February 15, 2007, 1o:oo a.m., at 1/ State Capitol, Room 113, Sacramento.
(Received 2-5-07.)
44• Newsletter, dated February/March 2007, of the Altacal Audubon Society. Articles
cover such topics as Wild Turkey history, bird banding, recent sightings, upcoming
trips, and "sister society" news. (Received 2-6-07.)
45• Letter,datedFebruarY5,2007,from the Altacal Audubon Society,Butte Environmental
Council, Defenders of Wildlife, Lassen Forest Preservation Group, Sierra Club -Yahi
Group, and Vernalpools.org, containing comments and questions regarding the Butte
County Habitat Conservation Plan. (Received 2-6-07. Copies sent to the Board of
Supervisors and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 2-6-07.)
46. Human Relations Network of Butte County letter, dated January 27, 2007, regarding
American-Islamic Relations. (Received 2-6-07. Copies sent to the Board of Directors
and to the Chief Administrative Officer, 2-6-07.)
47. Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Office of the Director letter, dated February
1, 2007,regarding available emergency farm loans for actual losses as a direct result of
the extremely low temperatures and freezing conditions that occurred from January 6-
19, 2007. Farmers and ranchers who conduct family-sized farming operations may
apply. (Received 2-6-07. Copy sent to Emergency Services, 2-6-07.)