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AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2004
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County Supervisors
R.J. "Bob" Beeler, District 1
Jane Dolan, District 2
Mary Anne Houx, District 3
Curt Josiassen, District 4
Kim Yamaguchi, District 5
Paul McIntosh, Chief Administrative Bruce Alpert, County Counsel
Officer and Clerk of the Board
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9:00 A.M. 1.00 CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
1.01 Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville.
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
1.03 Observation of a Moment of Silence.
1.04 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda.
2.00 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATION - 2004
2.01 Comments by Chair Beeler
2.02 Election of Board Chair
2.03 Election of Board Vice Chair
2.04 Comments by Supervisors:
1. New Chair
2. Board Members
3.00 CONSENT AGENDA
AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER 3.01 Local Agency Improvement Fees - submitted 1s the
Combined Report of Impact Fees or Local Agency
Improvement Fees for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Pursuant
to Government Code Section 66006, this was introduced
at the meeting of December 16, 2003, and has been on
file and available for public inspection in the Chief
Administrative Office. Final action on the report is
now required - action requested - ACCEPT REPORT AND
MAKE FINDINGS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT DATED
DECEMBER 1, 2003, AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS
SUBMITTED DECEMBER 16, 2003, FOR EACH OF THE ACCOUNTS
WITH REGARD TO PURPOSE, RELATIONSHIP, SOURCE AND
AMOUNTS, AND TIMING.
3.02 * Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 -
submitted is the annual Audit Report and Management
Letter for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003. The
report was prepared by the audit firm of Gilbert
Associates, Inc., Certified Public Accountants - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - .TANIIARY 13, 2004
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH 3.03 * Thomas Lancaster M.D. - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Thomas
Lancaster, M.D., for the provision of professional
medical services in the specialized field of
psychiatry. The amendment sets the total annual hours
to be worked at 1,550, and increases the maximum amount
payable by $21,600 (department budget). All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X14206)
3.04 * Albert Raitt, M.D. - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the agreement with Albert
Raitt, M.D., for the provision of professional medical
services in the specialized field of psychiatry. The
amendment sets the total annual hours to be worked at
825, and increases the maximum amount payable by
$20,240 (department budget). All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X14264)
3.05 * Butte County Probation/Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Probation Department for the provision of case
management services in support of the Substance Abuse
Crime Prevention Act program. The amendment extends
the term of the agreement through June 30, 2004, sets
the maximum amount payable for fiscal year 2003-2004 at
$292,453 (department budget, includes language
regarding inspections and audits, revises the
notification provision, and amends the budget exhibits
to reflect the extended term. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X13481)
3.06 * North Valley Parent Education Network - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement
with North Valley Parent Education Network for the
provision of targeted case management/brokerage and
mental health services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The
amendment increases the maximum amount payable by
$120,639.24 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X14569)
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3.07 * T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with
T.W. DuFour and Associates for the property located at
107 Parmac Road, Suite 1, Chico. The location is
utilized by the Adult Services Division. The amendment
adds language to the agreement regarding
confidentiality of records and information. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11606)
3.08 * T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with
T.W. DuFour and Associates for the property located at
107 Parmac Road, Suites 2 and 3, Chico. The locations
are utilized by the Adult Services Division. The
amendment adds language to the agreement regarding
confidentiality of records and information. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11471)
3.09 * T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with
T.W. DuFour and Associates for the property located at
500 Cohasset Road, Suite 28, Chico. The location is
utilized for psychiatric services. The amendment adds
language to the agreement regarding confidentiality of
records and information. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11472)
3.10 * T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with
T.W. DuFour and Associates for the property located at
500 Cohasset Road, Suite 34, Chico. The location is
utilized by the Youth Services Division. The amendment
adds language to the agreement regarding
confidentiality of records and information. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11967)
3.11 * T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with
T.W. DuFour and Associates for the property located at
500 Cohasset Road, Suites 15, 16, 17 and 20, Chico.
The locations are utilized by the Youth Services
Division. The amendment adds language to the agreement
regarding confidentiality of records and information.
All other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13808)
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3.12 * T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with
T.W. DuFour and Associates for the property located at
500 Cohasset Road, Suite 27, Chico. The location is
utilized by the Youth Services Division. The amendment
adds language to the agreement regarding
confidentiality of records and information. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11607)
3.13 * Ed Becker - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the lease agreement with Ed Becker for the
properties located at 965, 975, 985 and 995 Spruce
Street, Gridley. The locations are utilized by the
Youth and Adult Services Divisions. The amendment
adds language to the agreement regarding
confidentiality of records and information. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X10518)
3.14 * Youth For Change - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the sublease agreement with Youth
For Change for office space in the Paradise Ridge
Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway, Paradise. The
location is utilized by the Youth Services Division.
The amendment adds language to the agreement regarding
confidentiality of records and information. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11907)
3.15 * QRP Partners - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the lease agreement with QRP Partners for
the property located at 5910 Clark Road, Suites H
and I, Paradise. The locations are utilized by the
Youth Services Division. The amendment adds language
to the agreement regarding confidentiality of records
and information. All other terms and provisions remain
the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract
No. X11806)
3.16 * QRP Partners - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the lease agreement with QRP Partners for
the property located at 5910 Clark Road, Suite W,
Paradise. The location is utilized by the Youth
Services Division. The amendment adds language to the
agreement regarding confidentiality of records and
information. All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X10919)
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3.17 * QRP Partners - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the lease agreement with QRP Partners for
the property located at 5910 Clark Road, Suite T,
Paradise. The location is utilized by the Youth
Services Division. The amendment adds language to the
agreement regarding confidentiality of records and
information. All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13202)
3.18 * M.C. Horning, Jr. - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the lease agreement with
M.C. Horning, Jr., for the property located at
805 Cedar, Suites A and B, Paradise. The locations are
utilized by the Adult Services Division. The amendment
extends the term of the lease to December 31, 2008,
increases the maximum amount payable by $253,204.28
(department budget) for the multi-year term, and
revises agreement language with regard to use of
premises, utilities and option to renew. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X14365)
3.19 * Q Street, LTD - Amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the lease agreement with Q Street, LTD
for the property located at 865 Mitchell, Oroville.
The location is utilized by the Youth Services
Division. The amendment adds language to the agreement
regarding confidentiality of records and information.
All other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13174)
3.20 * Northern Valley Catholic Social Services - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement
with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for the
provision of counseling and assessment services for
Children's Services clients. The amendment increases
the maximum amount payable by $75,000 (Ca1WORKs
Incentive Funds) and revises the agreement exhibits to
reflect the increase. All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract No. X14312)
3.21 * Enloe Medical Center - approval is requested for an
agreement with Enloe Medical Center for the provision
of the Touchstone Perinatal Program for fiscal year
2003-2004. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2003,
through June 30, 2004, with a maximum amount payable of
$513,564 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X14675)
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3.22 * Butte County Office of Education - approval is
requested for an agreement with the Butte County Office
of Education for the provision of curriculum
development, training, and meeting coordination for
pilot programs to address violence related issues and
foster safe drug-free learning environments. The term
of the agreement is January 1, 2004, through
December 1, 2004, with a maximum amount payable of
$30,000 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.23 * Select Janitorial Services - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Select
Janitorial Services for the provision of janitorial
services to county-leased buildings. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $544
(department budget) to reflect a monthly rate increase,
effective November 1, 2003, for the site located at
592 Rio Lindo Avenue, Chico. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11588)
3.24 * Denise M. Koenes - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the agreement with Denise M. Koenes
for the provision of consulting services regarding
Medicaid compliance and Managed Care Plans. The
amendment extends the term of the agreement through
February 29, 2004, and increases the maximum amount
payable by $9,590 (department budget) for the extended
term. All other terms and provisions remain the same -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X14499)
3.25 * Comprehensive Drug Court Implementation Carryover
Funds - approval is requested to accept and appropriate
$43,560 of fiscal year 2002-2003 Comprehensive Drug
Court Implementation Grant carryover funds. The funds
will be used to provide increased residential and
outpatient services, emergency housing services, and
clerical support - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-158 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
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3.26 * Drug Court Partnership Funds - approval is requested to
accept and appropriate $26,668 of Project Year Four
carryover funds and Project Year Five supplemental
allocation funds from the Drug Court Partnership Grant
program. The funds will be used for additional
professional services, transportation expenses, and
office expenses - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-157 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS 3.27 * Resolution in Support of Western Canal Water District' s
Groundwater Monitoring Project Funding Application -
Supervisor Josiassen is requesting the Board adopt a
resolution of support for Western Canal Water
District's application for funding from the California
Department of Water Resources under AB 303 for funds to
support their Groundwater Monitoring Project - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE 3.28 * Resolution Creating the Butte County Audit Committee -
approval is requested for a resolution which would
create the Butte County Audit Committee. Pursuant to
Grand Jury recommendation, the committee is being
created to assist in selection of the independent audit
firm which will conduct the annual County audit, and to
act as a liaison between the County and the firm -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.29 * Introduction of an Ordinance Approving the Amendment of
Certain Time Limitations with Respect to the
Redevelopment Plan for the Greater Chico Urban Area
Redevelopment Project - approval is requested for an
ordinance which will amend the Redevelopment Plan for
the Greater Chico Urban Area Redevelopment Project Area
to implement a one-year extension. The Chico
Redevelopment Agency and Chico City Council adopted
ordinances which provide for the extension on
December 16, 2003, and have requested the County also
approve the extension - action requested - WAIVE
READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
CLERK OF
THE BOARD 3.30 * Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE
MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 2003; SEPTEMBER 9, 2003; AND
SEPTEMBER 18, 2003.
3.31 Assessment Appeals Board - action requested - REAPPOINT
JOHN B. PAYNE, HEARING OFFICER, TO A TERM TO END
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006.
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DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES 3.32 * Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority -
Unanticipated Revenue - approval is requested to accept
and appropriate $62,500 received from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles for implementation of the
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-159 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
DISTRICT
ATTORNEY 3.33 * National Children' s Alliance Grant - approval is
requested to accept and appropriate $3,495 of Member
Training Grant funds received from the National
Children's Alliance - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-150 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT; AND APPROVE INCREASE IN APPROPRIATIONS
ACCOUNT AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
EMPLOYMENT
AND SOCIAL
SERVICES 3.34 * Northern Valley Catholic Social Services - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement
with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for the
provision of counseling and assessment services to
Children's Services clients. The amendment extends the
term of the agreement through June 30, 2004, increases
the maximum amount payable by $50,100 (department
budget) for the extended term, and revises the payment
exhibits to reflect the increase. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X14312)
3.35 * Family Tree Services - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Family
Tree Services for the provision of supervised
visitation and parenting services to Children's
Services clients and their families. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $20,000 (Child
Welfare Funds). All other terms and provisions remain
the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract No. X14245)
FIRE 3.36 * Fire Department Donations - pursuant to Government Code
Section 25355, a donation of $4,500 has been received
from Cleanrite-Buildrite as a result of the Fire on the
Fareway Charity Golf Tournament. The funds will be
used to purchase handie-talkies - action requested -
ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION;
AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-147 (4/5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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GENERAL
SERVICES 3.37 * Homeland Security Equipment Grant - Budget Transfer and
Fixed Asset Revision - approval is requested by the
Emergency Services Division for a budget transfer of
$21,564 of fiscal year 2002 Homeland Security Equipment
Grant funds to the Emergency Services budget to provide
the appropriation necessary for the purchase of a
portable x-ray unit for the Sheriff's Office bomb unit.
The Sheriff's Office included the purchase of a $7,000
unit in the initial grant equipment list. Subsequent
to that list, additional research on the equipment
resulted in the Sheriff's Office determination that a
machine with different capabilities would better suit
their needs. A revised fixed asset list has been
prepared and Board approval is also requested for the
revision to the fixed asset equipment purchase - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-168 (4/5 vote
required); AND APPROVE REVISION TO FIXED ASSET
PURCHASE.
3.38 * Homeland Security Equipment Grant (Part I) - Fixed
Asset Purchase and Budget Transfer - approval is
requested for the fixed asset purchase of an EOD helmet
for the Sheriff' s Office bomb unit in the amount of
$5,304. The purchase was originally part of the
equipment included in the itemized list of equipment to
be purchased under the Homeland Security Equipment
Grant (Part I). Under that list the EOD helmet was not
a fixed asset item, but sales tax and shipping costs
have resulted in the item requiring fixed asset
approval. Board approval is also requested for a
budget transfer of $6,850, recognizing $1,353 in
additional grant revenue and transferring $5,497
between budget line items, to provide for the
purchase - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED
ASSET ITEM; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-171 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS BETWEEN LINE ITEMS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.39 * Homeland Security Equipment Grant (Part II) - Fixed
Asset Purchase and Budget Transfer - approval is
requested for the fixed asset purchase of an EOD helmet
for the Sheriff' s Office bomb unit in the amount of
$5,304. The purchase was originally part of the
equipment included in the itemized list of equipment to
be purchased under the Homeland Security Equipment
Grant (Part II). Under that list the EOD helmet was
not a fixed asset item, but sales tax and shipping
costs have resulted in the item requiring fixed asset
approval. Board approval is also requested for a
budget transfer of $10,040 between budget line items to
provide for the fixed asset purchase and other non-
fixed asset purchases - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-167; AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED
ASSET ITEM.
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3.40 * Homeland Security Grant - Fixed Asset Purchase -
approval is requested for the fixed asset purchase of
a Doppler radio direction finding system in the amount
of $6,230. The purchase will be funded by Homeland
Security Grant funds. The equipment will be used by
the Sheriff's Communication Reserve to augment similar
equipment which will be installed in the Communications
Division - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED
ASSET EQUIPMENT.
3.41 * Homeland Security Grant - Signature Authorization
Resolution - approval is requested for a resolution
which will authorize the Chief Administrative Officer
and General Services Director to sign fiscal year 2003
Homeland Security Grant program related documents and
authorizes the Chair to sign the grant assurances -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
HUMAN
12ESOURCES 3.42 * Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the
department has prepared a resolution to amend the
salary ordinance as follows: TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR -
deletes one position of Supervisor-Property Taxes, one
position of Principal Cashier/Investment Officer, one
position of Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector - Taxes
and Revenue, and one flexibly staffed position of
Accounting Specialist/Senior Account Clerk/Account
Clerk. Adds one position of Supervisor-Tax and Staff
Services, one position of Supervisor-Banking and Cash
Management, one position of Assistant Treasurer-Tax
Collector, one position of Supervisor-Clerical Support
Services, and one position of Manager-Finance and
Investment. DISTRICT ATTORNEY-CRIMINAL - adds one
sunset position of Legal Typist Clerk (position end
date of 6-30-04). PROBATION - deletes one position of
Secretary II, and one flexibly staffed position of
Probation Officer III/II/I. Adds one position of
Supervisor-Staff Support Services. COUNTY CLERK-
RECORDER - extends the position end date of one sunset
position of Deputy County Clerk-Recorder I from
January 30, 2004, to June 30, 2004. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-
GENERAL SERVICES - deletes one flexibly staffed
position of Health Education Specialist II/I. Adds one
flexibly staffed position of Health Education
Specialist III/II/I. ADMINISTRATIVE-FACILITIES
SERVICES - adds one term position of Facilities Project
Specialist (position end date of 12-31-04). NEAL ROAD
SANITARY LANDFILL (MANAGEMENT) - adds one flexibly
staffed term position of Senior Landfill Equipment
Operator/Landfill Equipment Operator (position end date
of 6-30-04). The resolution also provides for the
inclusion of the new classifications created by the
Treasurer's Office reorganization, and reassignment of
the Assistant Director-Human Resources to a non-
represented classification table - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.43 * Out of Sequence Merit Increase - pursuant to Personnel
Rule 11.13, the Sheriff's Office has requested the
Board approve an Out of Sequence Merit Increase for a
Public Safety Dispatcher to step 2 of the salary range
based on previous experience - action requested -
APPROVE OUT OF SEQUENCE MERIT INCREASE FOR A PUBLIC
SAFETY DISPATCHER TO STEP 2 OF THE SALARY RANGE.
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS 3.44 * Optisave - approval is requested by the Communications
Division for an agreement with Optisave for the
provision of an audit of the County's communications
billings, including telephones, cellular telephones and
pagers. The term of the agreement is November 1, 2003,
through November 1, 2004. There is no cost associated
with the audit, but should cost saving opportunities be
found during the audit, the County will consider
entering into a further agreement with Optisave to
implement the cost saving recommendations - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Contract No. X14622)
3.45 * Modification of Fixed Assets - approval is requested to
revise the fixed assets approved for purchase in the
2003-2004 Final Budget. Due to changes and upgrades to
information systems technology, the department is
requesting approval to substitute the purchase of a
Cisco 6500 Series Central Switch for the equipment
approved for purchase in the 2003-2004 Final Budget.
The substitution will be revenue neutral - action
requested - APPROVE MODIFICATION TO FIXED ASSET
PURCHASE.
LIBRARY 3.46 * Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
25355, donations of $2 , 230 from the Oroville Friends of
the Library, and $1,000 from the Paradise Friends of
the Library, have been received for the Butte County
Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF
APPRECIATION.
PUBLIC
HEALTH 3.47 * Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism Project -
approval is requested for a Certification Against
Supplanting form required by the California Department
of Health Services as a condition of the Preparedness
and Response to Bioterrorism Grant. The certification
assures that bioterrorism funds were not used to
supplant existing service levels or replace or supplant
current federal, state, or local expenditures, that
funds were used only in accordance with the
Bioterrorism Plan, and that funds were deposited in a
local bioterrorism trust fund - action requested -
APPROVE CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC HEALTH TO
SIGN THE CERTIFICATION FORM FOR THE SEMI-ANNUAL
REPORTING.
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PUBLIC
woxxs 3.48 * City of Chico - Letter Agreement Amendment - approval
is requested for an amendment to the letter agreement
with the City of Chico for authorization to encroach
into the public right-of-way to construct roadway
improvements within County jurisdiction on Palmetto
Avenue between Arbutus and Moss Avenue. The amendment
extends the term of the agreement through
June 30, 2004. All other terms and provisions remain
the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.49 * City of Chico - Letter Agreement Amendment - approval
is requested for an amendment to the letter agreement
with the City of Chico for authorization to encroach
into the public right-of-way to construct bike lanes
along E1 Monte Avenue from State Route 32 to East Stn
Street. The amendment extends the term of the
agreement through June 30, 2004. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.50 * Used Oil Recycling Block Grant - approval is requested
to apply to the California Integrated Waste Management
Board for the Ninth Cycle 2003-2004 Used Oil Block
Grant. Funds will be used to continue and expand
existing oil education programs. The County will be
eligible for an award of $52,830 - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT
APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, OR HIS
DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
TO SECURE THE GRANT FUNDS, AND IMPLEMENT AND CARRY OUT
THE PROGRAMS AND PURPOSES OF THE GRANT.
3.51 * Sheridan Mitigation Corp. - approval is requested for
an agreement with Sheridan Mitigation Corp., for the
purchase of Wetland Mitigation Credits in support of a
landfill project which includes construction of a storm
water retention basin and leachate containment pond.
The area impacted by the improvements will include
approximately 5.01 acres designated as waters of the
United States under the jurisdiction of the United
States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The County has
received a Letter of Permission from the Corps which
requires the purchase of mitigation credits from an
approved wetland mitigation bank. The proposed
agreement is for the purchase of 2.01 acres of seasonal
wetland habitat credits, pursuant to the Corps
requirements, at a cost of $90,450 (Neal Road Sanitary
Landfill Management Fund) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
3.52 * Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits
on Specified Roads within the County of Butte - based
on recent engineering and traffic surveys conducted on
East Gridley Road and Larkin Road, the department is
recommending the Board adopt an ordinance which will
establish the following speed zones: 35 miles-per-hour
on Larkin Road from 500 feet south of Anderson Way to
East Gridley Road; Larkin Road from East Gridley Road
to 1,000 feet north of East Gridley Road; Larkin Road
from 1,000 feet South of Higgins Avenue to 800 feet
north of Clardy Avenue; and Larkin Road from 0.35 miles
south of Ord Ranch Road to 400 feet north of the
Sutter-Butte Canal. 40 miles-per-hour on East Gridley
Road from the Gridley city limits to 500 feet east of
Bond Lane. 45 miles-per-hour on East Gridley Road from
500 feet east of Bond Lane to 1,000 feet east of Kirk
Road. 55 miles-per-hour on Larkin Road from 500 feet
south of Campbell Avenue to 1,000 feet south of Higgins
Avenue; Larkin Road from 800 feet north of Clardy
Avenue to 500 feet south of Anderson Way; Larkin Road
from 1,000 feet north of East Gridley Road to 0.35
miles south of Ord Ranch Road; Larkin Road from 400
feet north of the Sutter-Butte Canal to East Rio Bonito
Road/Dos Rios Road; Larkin Road from East Rio Bonito
Road/Dos Rios Road to the Oroville city limits; and
East Gridley Road from 1,000 feet east of Kirk Road to
State Route 70 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
3.53 * County Service Area (CSA) No. 141 (Mountain Oaks
Subdivision) - approval is requested for a transfer of
$1,625 from the Designated Fund Balance to the CSA's
budget to provide the appropriation needed to pay the
State Water Resources Waste Discharge Requirement
Permit Fee. The CSA budget did not anticipate the
increase in the State's fee - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-160 (4/5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.54 * County Service Area (CSA) No. 90 (Southgate Acres)
Zones 2 and 3 - approval is requested for budget
transfers totaling $1,860 from the Designated Fund
Balance accounts, as detailed in the agenda report, to
provide the appropriation needed to pay for repairs of
the fire protection pump serving CSA No. 90, Zones 2
and 3 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-161 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
SHERIFF'S
OFFICE 3.55 * Communications Special Project - approval is requested
to transfer $840 between department budget line items
to provide the appropriation necessary to fund the
relocation of the twelve telephone lines used by the
County Watch System to the main dispatch center -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-149.
3.56 * Citizen's Options for Public Safety Budget Adjustment -
approval is requested for a budget transfer of $5,829
of State Citizen's Options for Public Safety (COPS)
revenue to correct an allocation error and assign the
funds to the appropriate expenditure accounts - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-162 ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING ANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
3.57 * Inmate Welfare Fund Budget Transfer - approval is
requested to transfer $6,833 from the Inmate Welfare
Fund to the Sheriff's Incarceration budget to provide
an appropriation to pay for uncovered medical expenses
incurred by an inmate of the Butte County Jail - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-164 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.58 * Extradition Trust Fund - approval is requested for a
transfer of $30, 000 from the General Fund Appropriation
for Contingencies to the Sheriff's Extradition Trust
Fund. The fund is utilized to pay expenses associated
with the extradition of defendants back to Butte
County. Historically the trust fund is to be
reimbursed by the Department of Corrections, but the
State is delinquent in reimbursements and funding is
needed to pay for expenses already incurred and
anticipated expenses - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-163 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
TREASURER-
TAx COLLECTOR 3.59 * Monthly Investment Report - submitted is the Monthly
Investment Report dated November 28, 2003, in
accordance with the Statement of Investment Policy
dated July 1, 2003 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
3.60 * Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property - approval
is requested for an agreement with the Oroville
Redevelopment Agency to purchase tax-defaulted
property. The properties located at 2044, 2060 and
2062 Montgomery Street, Oroville, were properties that
were not purchased in the Tax Collector's public action
for tax-defaulted property. The Oroville Redevelopment
Agency has offered to purchase the properties for
$32,000 pursuant to the Revenue and Taxation Code -
action requested - APPROVE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
WATER AND
RESOURCE
CONSERVATION 3.61 * Butte Basin Water Users Association - Letter
Agreement - approval is requested for a letter
agreement with the Butte Basin Water Users Association
which will extend the term of the Butte County
Hydrological Groundwater Model Lease and Exclusive
License Agreement (Contract No. X11885). Board
approval is also requested to authorize the Director-
Water and Resource Conservation to execute the letter
agreement that will extend the lease and license
agreement through June 30, 2004. The amendment will
allow additional time to review and improve the
groundwater model. Funding for the project is provided
by grant funds from the United States Bureau of
Reclamation - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR-WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION TO SIGN A
LETTER AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF CONTRACT
NO. X11885, SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL.
OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
AND AGENCIES 3.62 * Superior Court of California, County of Butte -
approval is requested to accept and appropriate $5,652
from the Superior Court of California, County of Butte,
to fund an office space remodel project at the Butte
County Courthouse - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-165 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
3.63 * Durham Mosquito Abatement District - action requested -
REAPPOINT JOHN (JACK) L. AZEVEDO, JR., SANDRA (SANDY)
ATTEBERRY, AND DALE R. ANTONOWICH, BOARD MEMBERS, TO
TERMS TO END DECEMBER 31, 2007.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
4.00 REGULAR AGENDA
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES 4.01 * Boards, Commissions and Committees.
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies.
2. Board Member or Committee Reports.
BUDGET AND
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE 4.02 Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the
Chief Administrative Officer.
PRESENTATION
AND DISCUSSION
ITEMS 4.03 * Revision to Butte County Improvement Standards
Chapter 13 Fire Protection, Section 13.01-1 Requirement
Class 1 - consideration of a resolution which will
clarify the requirements to pay into the appropriate
Water Tender Fund when building permits are issued -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (PUBLIC WORKS/FIRE DEPARTMENT)
4.04 * Introduction of a Ordinance Establishing Speed Zones on
Various Butte County Roads Located in the Paradise
Pines and Magalia Area - consideration of an ordinance
which will establish speed limits along various roads
in the Paradise Pines and Magalia area - action
requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (PUBLIC
WORKS )
4.05 * Horning (Austin) Development Agreement - Transfer of
Rights to New Property Owner - consideration of a
transfer of the Development Agreement rights, and
periodic review of compliance with the Development
Agreement for APN 040-490-018, as a result of the
transfer of the property to a new owner - action
requested - CONTINUE MATTER TO AN UNDETERMINED DATE TO
ALLOW STAFF ADDITIONAL TIME TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE.
([FROM 12-16-03/4.04])
4.06 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
Consideration and Action.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
5.00 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
10:30 A.M. 5.01 * Public Hearing - Abandonment of Public Utility
Easement - Polens Family Trust - consideration of a
requested abandonment of an existing twelve-foot Public
Utility Easement on property located at the northeast
corner of Pinehurst Way and Columbine Road in the
Paradise Pines area - action requested - FIND THAT THE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE OF
HEARING AND PETITION IS UNNECESSARY FOR PRESENT OR
PROSPECTIVE PUBLIC USE; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF
ABANDONMENT OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 12-2-03 [3.29])
11:00 A.M. 5.02 * Public Hearing - Appeal of a Denial of a Tentative
Parcel Map - Jennifer Celentano - consideration of an
appeal of a denial of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide
a 20.04 acre parcel into two 10+ acre parcels. This is
a project on which notice of intent to adopt a negative
declaration with mitigation measures regarding
environmental impacts has been given. The project
would allow the development of a single family dwelling
on each created parcel. The current zoning is A-5
(Agriculture-5 acre minimum parcel size). The property
is located on the west side of Crosacountre Road,
approximately 1/4 mile south of Grubbs Road, east of
Palmero, and identified as APN 027-110-029 in Section
10 T 18N R4E MDB&M - action requested - STAFF
RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
1. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(A-E) AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED JANUARY 13, 2004, ADOPT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION;
2. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SIGNIFICANTLY
IMPACT DEER HERD MOVEMENTS AND BLUE OAK HABITAT
AND DIRECT THE COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT TO
FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4 AND 14 CCR
753.5; AND
3. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-H) AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED JANUARY 13, 2004, AND THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A"
OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED JANUARY 13, 2004,
UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 03-13.
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JANUARY 13, 2004
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
11:30 A.M. 5.03 Continued Public Hearing - Lot Line Adjustment and
Certificate of Merger Appeal - Russell T. Erickson -
consideration of an appeal of a denial of a Lot Line
Adjustment and Certificate of Merger to reconfigure two
existing lots located on the south side of Wilson
Landing Road at the railroad crossing, approximately
3,700 feet west of Hamilton Nord-Cana Highway, in the
Nord area, and identified as APN 047-150-004 and 005 -
action requested - STAFF IS REQUESTING THE BOARD DENY
THE APPEAL, FINDING THAT APPROVAL OF THIS MERGER WOULD
VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING CALIFORNIA LAND
CONSERVATION ACT (CLCA) AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE
NEW NORTHEAST PARCEL DOES NOT PROVIDE THE 300 FOOT
AGRICULTURAL BUFFER NECESSARY FOR RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT, DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE EXISTING A-40
ZONING, AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE ORCHARD AND FIELD
CROPS GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION. (FROM 12-16-03
[5.01])
1:00 P.M. 5.04 Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Conditions of a
Tentative Parcel Map - Edward Niderost - consideration
of an appeal of 3 conditions of approval on a Tentative
Parcel Map to divide a 2-acre parcel into (2) 1-acre
parcels. This is an item on which notice of intent to
adopt a negative declaration with mitigation measures
regarding environmental impacts has been given. The
property is zoned SR-1 (Suburban Residential - 1 acre
parcels) and is located on the north side of Butte
Avenue, at the intersection of Butte Avenue and
Northgraves Avenue, Chico, and is identified as APN
004-490-020 (MM [TPM 03-20]) - action requested - STAFF
RECOMMENDS THE BOARD FIND THE PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH
THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AND ORDINANCES, AND TAKE
THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
1. DENY THE APPEAL TO ELIMINATE CONDITION 4;
2. DENY THE APPEAL TO ELIMINATE CONDITION 23; AND
3. DENY THE APPEAL TO MODIFY CONDITION 9. (FROM 12-
16-03 [5.04)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
F) . OO PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on
the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five
minutes. Please note that pursuant to California state
law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking
action on any item not listed on the agenda.
7.00 CLOSED SESSION
7.01 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE.
7.02 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ACTUAL
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) HAUSELT v. COUNTY OF BUTTE (BUTTE SUPERIOR
COURT CASE NO. 122288).
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Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Conduct of
the Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meeting Information: Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and
are held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville. At the end of each year the Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates
can be changed as a result of holidays or other events so please check the meeting calendar to be certain.
Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the County Administrative Office or at
the Clerk of the Board website at www.buttecounty.net/cob.
Agenda Information: The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least
72 hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the
Board website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members
to explain each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning ofthe Public
Records Act) are available for your review at the County Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and
Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk of the Board website. Copies
of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications included
with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may
have been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received
by the Board of Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the
Public Records Act) are available at the Administrative Office upon request. An (*) appearing before an
agenda item signifies that material has been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that
item.
Agenda Format and
Meeting Order: The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following
order:
1. ConsentAgenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote
of the Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a
speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to
the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove
from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The
removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
2. Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are
heard. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
3. Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public
hearing are set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings
may start after the time listed, but will never start before the time listed.
4. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the
Board on any matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter
not listed on the agenda, but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain
circumstances. This area ofthe agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed
session.
Public Participation: It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is
limited to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.3. The Board has adopted policy and procedures to facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A
complete listing of these policies and procedures can be found in the printed booklet agenda, obtained at the
County Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website.
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all citizens. Individuals
with special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at 530-538-7631, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. to request disability-related modifications/accommodations or to request materials in alternate
formats. All requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours
prior to the meeting.
For further information contact the: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administrative Office
25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-7631
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JANUARY 13, 2004
www.buttecounty.net/cob
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