HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-24-09 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
March 24, 2009
(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 from Gold Country Casino and Hotel to the Board of Supervisors Chair, Bill
Connelly, thanking him for the Certificate of Appreciation issued to Gold Country
Casino for their contributions after the 2oo8 firestorms. (Received 2-20-09.)
2. State of California Department of Water Resources publication of DWR/News for
Winter 2oo8-2009. (Received 2-23-09.)
3. Northern California Water Association Quarterly Publication -Vol. 4, Issue 1.
(Received 2-23-09.) (Copies to the Board of Supervisors 3-2-09.)
4. Copy of letter dated February 17, 2009 from the Sierra County Board of Supervisors to
the State of California-Water Resources Control Board, concerning the implementation
of state wide standards for"Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems" (OWTS).
(Received 2-23-09.) (Copies to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse and the
Department of Public Health 3-2-09.)
5. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report dated January 30, 2009, Project No.
803-o87 - California DeSalba-Centerville Hydroelectric Project. (Received 2-23-09.)
(Copies to County Counsel, Deputy Administrative Officer Shari McCracken and the
Department of Development Services 3-2-09.)
6. The California Rifle and Pistol Association's February 2009 issue of"The Firing Line".
(Received 2-24-09.)
7. Letter dated February 19,2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
concerning proposed regulatory action relative to Title 14, California Code of
Regulations, relating to Commercial Halibut trawl gear. (Received 2-24-09.)
(Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
8. Letter dated February 19, 2009 from the State of California Department of Fish and
Game concerning a petition to list Longfin Smelt. (Received 2-24-09.) (Copy to
Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
9. Letter dated February 17, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game
Commission, notice of date and location change for public hearing on proposed
Regulatory Action, up listing Delta Smelt from threatened to endangered species.
Additional information can be obtained by calling 916-633-4899• (Received 2-24-09.)
(Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
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10. Letter dated February 19, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
relating to proposed Regulatory Action for Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Silver
King Creek sport fishing.Additional information can be obtained by calling Neil Manji @
916-327-8840.(Received 2-24-09.) (Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse
3-2-09.)
11. Letter dated February 20, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
relative to the petition to list the Pacific Fisher (Martes pennanti) as an endangered or
threatened species. (Received 2-24-09.) (Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan
Jesse 3-2-09.)
12. Letter dated February 19, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
regarding candidacy status for the California Tiger Salamander. (Received 2-24-09.)
(Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
13. Comcast California - January 2009 "Connecting People" publication with contact
information for their Government Affairs Team. (Received 2-24-09.)
14. Email dated February 25, 2009 from Lynae Condit to Assistant Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, regarding CCS Medical Therapy Unit Budget Cuts.
(Received 2-25-09.) (Copies to the Board of Supervisors, Interim Chief Administrative
Officer, Greg Iturria and Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
15. Letter dated February 18, 2009 from 2nd District House Representative Wally Herger
to former Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Curt Josiassen, regarding his interest in
funding infrastructure projects for Butte County.(Received 2-25-09.)(Copies to the Board
of Supervisors, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Greg Iturria, Deputy Administrative
Officer Sang Kim, Deputy Administrative Officer Andy Pickett, Deputy Administrative
Officer Shari McCracken and Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
16. Twelve letters dated February 24, 2009 from members of the BCEA,Local*1,to the Board
of Supervisors, regarding changes in employment and services. (Received 2-25-09.)
(Copies to the Board of Supervisors and Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Greg Iturria
3-2-09.)
17. Letter dated February 24, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
concerning proposed regulatory action to Title 14, California Code of Regulations,relating
to Klamath Trinity River sport fishing. (Received 2-25-09.) (Copy to Management Analyst
Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
18. Letter dated February 24, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
concerning proposed regulatory action to Title 14,California Code of Regulations,relating
to Central Valley sport fishing. (Received 2-25-09.) (Copy to Management Analyst
Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
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19. Letter dated February 24, 2009 from the State of California Fish and Game Commission
concerning proposed regulatory action to Title 14,California Code of Regulations,relating
to Ocean Salmon sport fishing. (Received 2-25-09.)
(Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-2-09.)
20. Email dated February 25, 2009 from Katrina Limon, Emergency Services Coordinator,
with the California Department of Emergency Services to Assistant Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, attaching a flyer regarding areas of responsibility.
(Received 2-25-09.)
21. Email dated February 24,2009 from the Butte County Fire Safe Council to Assistant Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors,Kathleen Moghannam, concerning the North Valley Animal
Disaster Group's new Volunteer and current Volunteer training dates. Additional
information can be obtained by contacting Calli-Jane Burch@ 53o-877-0984. (Received
February 25, 2009.)
22. Esquire IMAX theatre notice of the screening of a new film called Life for A Child,March
9, 2009. (Received 2-27-09.)
23. Adjusters International Magazine entitled Adjusting Today. (Received 2-27-09.)
24. NACO Annual Conference and Exposition Brochure for 2oo9. The Conference is in
Nashville, Tennessee, July 24-28. (Received 3-2-09.)
25. Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter dated March 2009,Vol. 27, Issue 3.
(Received 3-2-09.)
26. United States Department of Justice, National Center for Victim's Rights, 25 year
Anniversary Issue, celebrating the Victims of Rights Act. The brochure packet includes
correspondence from the organization. (Placed in the back of the Board Correspondence
Folder due to size of Publication) (Received 3-2-09.)
27. Water Education Foundation brochure announcing the Central Valley Water Tour April
15-17, 2oo9. A registration form is attached or visit the web site @
www.watereducation.org. (Received 3-3-09•)
28. Letter dated March 1, 2009 from Alma Herrera to Supervisor Bill Connelly addressing
proposed budget cuts for county libraries. (Received 3-3-09.) (Copies to the Board of
Supervisors 3-5-09•)
29. Letter dated February 27, 2009 from the State of California Department of Fish and
Game Commission regarding changes to Title 14, Mammal Hunting Regulations.
(Received 3-4-09.) (Copy to Management Analyst Principal Meegan Jesse 3-5-09•)
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30. Announcement from the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Joint Powers Agency
sub-committee regarding the meeting March 1, 2oo9. Additional information can be
obtained by contacting Jill Phinney, @ 916-574-0609 or through the web site @
http:Zlwww.cu�2b.ca.egov . (Received 3-4-04•)
31. Email dated March 4, 2009 from Bob Douglas, Executive Director of National Forest
Counties and Schools Coalition,regarding the 2oo9 NFCSC Annual Conference,April 24-
26 at the Nugget Hotel in Sparks, Nevada. Additional information can be obtained by
calling 530-527-0666 or through the web site @ www.forestco.net. (Received 3-4-09•)
32. Letter dated February 27, 2009, from the Governor of the State of California,Arnold
Schwarzenegger, to the Board of Supervisors Chair, Bill Connelly, thanking him for his
correspondence. (Received 3-5-09.) (Copies to the Board of Supervisors, Interim Chief
Administrative Officer, Greg Iturria, Deputy Administrative Officer Andy Pickett and
Clerk-Recorder, Candace Grubbs 3-6-09.)
33• Letter dated March 2, 2009 from the Superior Court of California, County of Butte, to
Human Resources and the Board of Supervisors regarding Penal Code§933.05.(Received
3-2-09.) (Copies to the Board of Supervisors, Interim Chief Administrative Officer,Greg
Iturria and Deputy Administrative Officer Andy Pickett 3-2-09.)
34• Letter dated February 25, 2009 from Vjera Stark addressed to the Board of Supervisors
concerning employment related matters. (Received 3-2-09.) (Copies to the Board of
Supervisors, Human Resources Director, Laura Brunson and Employment and Social
Services Director, Cathi Grams 3-10-09.)
35• Copy of letter dated March 4, 2009 from Stuart Edell,P.E.,Manager,Land Development
Division to Tim Chao, Department of Water Resources regarding proposed changes to
Butte County's Flood Plain Regulations. (Received 3-4-09.) (Copies to the Board of
Supervisors 3-10-09.)
36. News release dated March 3,2009 from the United States Forest Service,Lassen National
Forest, regarding their intent to obtain Grant funding. Additional information can be
provided by contacting Robin Bryant @ 530-258-5183. (Received 3-4 09.) (Copy to the
Department of Public Works 3-10-09.)
37. California Regional Water Quality Control Board's Notice of Public Hearing,April 23 and
24, 2oo9. Additional information can be obtained by calling Karen Clementson @ 530-
224-4852. (Received 3-5-09•)
38. Email dated March 6,2009 from Supervisor Kim Yamaguchi to the Board of Supervisors,
Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Greg Iturria and Assistant Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, regarding Budget Cuts. (Received 3-6-09.)
(Copies forwarded by email as addressed and a copy emailed to Deputy Administrative
Officer Andy Pickett 3-6-09.)
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39• Email dated March 6, 2009 from Supervisor Kim Yamaguchi to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, regarding an email he received on March
4, 2009 from a concerned citizen. (Received 3-6-09.) (Copies forwarded by email as
addressed to the Board of Supervisors and a copy emailed to Deputy Administrative
Officer Shari McCracken 3-6-09.)
40. Email dated March 6, 2009 from Supervisor Kim Yamaguchi to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors,Kathleen Moghannam,regarding Cal Fire Forest Ranch.(Received
3-6-09.) (Copies forwarded by email as addressed to the Board of Supervisors, Interim
Chief Administrative Officer, Greg Iturria and Deputy Administrative Officer Shari
McCracken 3-6-09.)
41. Email dated March 6,2009 from Lynae Condit to the Board of Supervisors,Interim Chief
Administrative Officer, Greg Iturria and Assistant Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,
Kathleen Moghannam,regarding Funding and Budget Cuts. (Received 3-6-09.) (Copies
forwarded by email as addressed and a copy emailed to Public Health Director, Phyllis
Murdock 3-6-09.)
42. Email dated March 6, 2009 from Supervisor Kim Yamaguchi to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam regarding an email he received on March 3,
2009 concerning the closure of Fire Stations 23 & 24. (Received 3-6-09.) (Copies
forwarded by email to the Board of Supervisors, Interim Chief Administrative Officer,
Greg Iturria and Deputy Administrative Officer Shari McCracken 3-6-09.)
43• Email dated March 9, 2009 from Butte County Fire Safe Council to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, regarding the March ii, 2oo9 Board
Meeting Agenda. (Received 3-9-09•)
44• Email dated March 9, 2009 from Butte County Fire Safe Council to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, regarding a March 19, 2009 free
community workshop on defensible space around your home. Additional information can
be obtained by calling the Butte County Fire Safe Council @ 530-877-0984. (Received 3-
9-09•)
45• Email dated March 9, 2009 from Supervisor, Kim Yamaguchi to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam, referencing an email he received from
Lesleigh Chollet,March 8,2009 concerning Library funding.(Received 3-11-09.)(Copies
forwarded by email to the Board of Supervisors, Interim Chief Administrative Officer,
Greg Iturria and Deputy Administrative Officer Andy Pickett 3-11-09.)
46. Letter dated March 6, 2009 from the Habitat Expansion Steering Committee regarding
a funding opportunity project targeting restoration of the Spring-Run Chinook Salmon
and Steelhead Habitat in the Sacramento River Basin. (Received 3-9-09.) (Copy to the
Department of Water& Resource Conservation District 3-12-09.)
47. Private Industry Council of Butte County, Inc.Agenda for the 3-10-09 meeting.
(Received 3-9-09•)
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48. Transmission Agency of Northern California ("TANC") and Western Area Power
Administration ("Western")brochure detailing the twelve public scoping meetings that
will be held in Northern California.Additional information regarding the meeting dates,
times and locations are available by calling the project hotline @916-353-4777 or through
the web site @ www.wapa.gov/transmission/ttp.htm. (Received 3-9-09•)
49• National Association of Counties ("NACO") issue No. 5, Vol. 41, County News dated
March 9, 2009. (Received 3-10-09.)
50. Copy of letter dated March 10, 2009 from Abbott&Kinderman, LLP ,Attorneys at Law,
to the Sacramento Fish &Wildlife Office and the Office of Environmental Compliance
regarding the Bay Delta Conservation Plan ("BDCP"). (Received 3-11-09.)
51. Letter dated March 10,2009 from Michael Reilley to the Chico City Council and the Butte
County Board of Supervisors regarding the 2030 General Plan Update and Levees.
(Received 3-11-09.) (Copies to Department of Public Works, the Department of
Development Services,DeputyAdministrative Officer Shari McCracken and Management
Analyst Senior, Dan Blair 3-12-09.)
52. Butte County Behavioral Health Board Agenda for the March 19,2009 meeting. (Received
3-11-09.) (Copies posted for public viewing 3-12-09.)
53• Email dated March ii, 2009 from Supervisor Kim Yamaguchi to Assistant Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors, Kathleen Moghannam,referencing an email he received from Jim
Knappen concerning the Librarybudget.(Received 3-11-09.)Copies emailed to the Board
of Supervisors,Interim ChiefAdministrative Officer,Greg Iturria and a hard copy mailed
to Library Director, Derek Wolfgram 3-12-09.)
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