HomeMy WebLinkAboutA022200BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
R.J. BEELER, 1st District
JANE DOLAN, 2nd District
MARY ANNE HOUX, 3rd District
CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District
FRED C. DAVIS, 5th District
February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
9:00 A.m. 1.00 Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville.
2.00 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
2.01 Invocation - Reverend Stan Henderson, Trinity
Presbyterian Church, Oroville.
3.00 Consent A ecr nda
Minutes 3.01 * Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2000.
Budget 3.02 * Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
Transfers TRANSFERS B-189 (APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES/
HVAC SYSTEM [4 /5 vote required]); B-193 (BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH); B-188 (EMERGENCY SERVICES [4/5 vote
required]); AND B-190 (PUBLIC HEALTH).
Donations 3.03 County Library Donations - in accordance with
Government Code Section 25355, donations of $500
from Oroville Friends of the Library, $200 from
Butte County Council of the Blind, $160 from Chico
Friends of the Library, and $100 in anonymous
donations have been received for the Butte County
Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS
OF APPRECIATION.
Time Item No.
3.04 * Butte County Department of Behavioral Health - in
accordance with Government Code Section 25355, a
donation of $500 from Janssen Pharmaceutical has
been received by the Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health. Board approval is requested to
accept and appropriate the funds which will be
utilized to help develop vocational opportunities
for severely mentally ill clients - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER
OF APPRECIATION; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-197
(4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE.
3.05 * Butte County Department of Behavioral Health - in
accordance with Government Code Section 25355, a
donation of $3,000 from Sierra Nevada Brewing
Company has been received by the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health. Board approval is
requested to accept and appropriate the funds which
will be utilized to help sponsor attendance at the
Outdoor Challenge Project for 10 young people -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A
LETTER OF APPRECIATION; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-198 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE.
3.06 * Butte County Public Health Department - in
accordance with Government Code Section 25355, a
donation of $1,000 from the Schering Corporation has
been received by the Public Health Department.
Board approval is requested to accept and
appropriate the funds which will be utilized to
increase awareness and education of the risks and
dangers of Hepatitis - action requested - ACCEPT
DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF APPRECIATION; AND
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-187 (4 /5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE.
3.07 * Heart Start Defibrillator - the Butte Creek Canyon
Volunteer Fire Company has donated a Heart Start
Defibrillator, Model E, Serial #000026038, valued at
$3,500 to Butte County Fire - action requested -
ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF
APPRECIATION.
3.08 * Computer Donation
Library System has
laptop computer, an
and training on
consultant to the
requested - ACCEPT
OF APPRECIATION.
- the North State Cooperative
donated a Dell Inspiron 7500
InFocus LP 755 projection unit,
the equipment by a computer
Butte County Library - action
DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER
Page 2 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
Setting of 3.09 * waste Service Agreements - Public workshops - Board
Public approval is requested by the Public works Department
Hearings to conduct three public workshops to be held in the
areas of Oroville, Paradise, and Chico. The purpose
of the workshops will be to discuss and receive
public input on the proposed waste Service
Agreements for the County - action requested -
APPROVE PROPOSED PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT THREE PUBLIC WORKSHOPS TO
INFORM THE PUBLIC AND TO SOLICIT INPUT ON WASTE
SERVICE AGREEMENTS.
Appoint- 3.10 Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District -
ments action requested - APPOINT ALLEN K. SEEFELDT,
DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE, TO A VACATED TERM TO END
DECEMBER 31, 2001.
3.11 * Area II Developmental Disabilities Planning Board -
action requested - APPOINT RAYMOND BAUER TO A TERM
TO END JANUARY 1, 2003.
Land Use 3.12 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Zoning Compliance
Criteria for Lot Line Adjustments and Mergers - the
Public works Department has prepared an ordinance
which will make revisions to streamline the boundary
line modification process by making merger and lot
line adjustment provisions similar with respect to
compliance and zoning provisions. The ordinance
will resolve several concerns expressed by local
engineers, surveyors, and property owners - action
requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (FROM 2-8-00)
3.13 * Casa Del Rey Unit 1, Planned Unit Development -
Subdivision Map - the Casa Del Rey Unit 1, Planned
Unit Development Subdivision consists of 20 lots and
3 common areas located on the west side of Pentz
Road, Lime Saddle Area, and identified as APN 041-
620-001, 002, and 003. The developer has provided
improvement bonds to guarantee the construction of
roads, drainage, fire protection, and sewer
facilities within one year - action requested -
APPROVE FINAL MAP; ACCEPT EASEMENTS AS OFFERED IN
ITEMS 1 AND 2 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE ENTITIES NAMED; ACCEPT GRANT, IN FEE SIMPLE, THE
ONE FOOT NO-ACCESS STRIPS, AND LOT "J" (NOTE THAT
LOT "A" AS OFFERED IN ITEM 3 OF THE OWNER'S
STATEMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME); AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
Page 3 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
Fixed 3.14 * Computer Server - Board approval is requested by the
Assets and Sheriff's Office for the purchase of a computer
Facilities server for the Jail Division in the amount of $8,000
plus tax. A transfer of funds from the Inmate
welfare Fund is also requested to cover the cost of
the server - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-195 (4/5 vote required); AND APPROVE
PURCHASE OF A FIXED ASSET ITEM.
3.15 * Security Fencing and Laptop Computers - Board
approval is requested by the Sheriff's Office to
purchase security fencing in the amount of $5,824,
and two laptop computers in the amount of $5,514
for the Jail Division. Board approval is also
requested on a budget transfer from the Inmate
welfare Fund to cover the cost of the new equipment,
as well as additional expenses associated with
maintenance and facilities improvements for the
Jail - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-194 (4/5 vote required) AND APPROVE
PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
Audit and 3.16 * Sierra Health Foundation Grant - Board approval is
Finance requested by the Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health to accept and appropriate $23,000
in grant revenue received from the Sierra Health
Foundation Grant - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-186 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING GRANT REVENUE.
3.17 * State Child Support Reform - as a result of child
support reform, and a revised State funding
structure, the District Attorney-Family Support
Division has received $354,358 in unanticipated
revenue to assist in transition costs, and the
installation or enhancement of automated case
management systems for the Family Support Division.
Board approval is requested to accept and
appropriate the funds, and to authorize the purchase
of an automated voice response telephone system that
will interface with the KIDZ automated case
management system. A portion of these funds will
also fund the additional staffing requested in
agenda item 3.21 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-196 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE; CANCEL THE
PURCHASE OF THREE FIXED ASSET VEHICLES IN THE FAMILY
SUPPORT DIVISION BUDGET AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
AN AUTOMATED VOICE RESPONSE TELEPHONE ANSWERING
SYSTEM; AND ACCEPT INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL STAFF
FUNDING.
Page 4 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.18 * Monthly Investment Report - the Treasurer-Tax
Collector submits the January 31, 2000, report in
accordance with the Butte County Statement of
Investment Policy dated July 1, 1999 - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
Ordinances 3.19 Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
and Behavioral Health Department has requested the
Resolutions Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance
amendment which converts one term position of Health
Education Specialist II/I (term to end 6-30-00) to
a regular help position in response to a shift in
the funding source for the position from grant funds
to realignment funds - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM
2-8-00)
3.20 Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
welfare Department has requested the Personnel
Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment
which deletes one position of Administrative
Analyst III in the welfare-Services budget unit, and
adds one position of welfare Staff Analyst to the
welfare-Administration budget unit - action
requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (FROM 2-8-00)
3.21 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
District Attorney-Family Support Division has
requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary
ordinance amendment which adds two positions of
Administrative Services Assistant, and five
positions of Supervising Family Support Case Manager
to the Family Support Division in response to
additional funding received from the State (see
agenda item 3.17)- action requested - WAIVE READING
OF THE ORDINANCE.
3.22 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
District Attorney-Family Support Division has
requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary
ordinance amendment which reclassifies the following
positions in response to a classification study:
one position of Supervising Family Support Case
Manager to Supervisor-Family Support Services,
one position of Legal Secretary II to Supervising
Family Support Case Manager, one position of
Auditor-Accountant I to Supervising Family Support
Case Manager, one position of Senior Account Clerk
to Auditor-Accountant I, one position of Senior
Account Clerk to Accounting Specialist, and 13
positions of Senior Account Clerk to Family Support
Case Manager I - action requested - WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
Page 5 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.23 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
welfare Department has requested the Personnel
Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment
which deletes 56 positions of Eligibility
Technician II and adds 56 positions of Employment
and Eligibility Technician. The new position
classifications are the result of a department wide
classification study performed for the welfare
Department - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE
ORDINANCE.
3.24 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Personnel Department is requesting Board approval of
a salary ordinance amendment which incorporates
changes included in the Memorandum of Understanding
between the County and the Butte County Employees
Association - action requested - WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
3.25 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Administrative Office has requested the Personnel
Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment
which adds one term position of Deputy
Administrative Officer (term to end 9-30-O1) to
provide additional staffing during the term of
several capital facilities projects which include
the Juvenile Hall and the Southside Oroville
Community Center - action requested - WAIVE READING
OF THE ORDINANCE.
3.26 * California State Association of Counties -
Resolution Celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the
County of Butte - the California State Association
of Counties submits its resolution honoring the
County of Butte for 150 years of commitment and
service - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
3.27 * Butte County Children and Families Commission -
Board approval is requested by the Chair of the
Butte County Children and Families Commission for a
resolution in opposition of Proposition 28.
Proposition 28 would repeal the $.50 per-pack
tobacco tax (Proposition 10) which funds critical
children's health and preschool education programs
including immunizations, quality childcare, smoking
prevention for pregnant women, and prenatal care -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Page 6 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.28 * Resolution in Support of Proposition 13 (2000 water
Bond) - consideration of a resolution in support of
Proposition 13, the 2000 water Bond. The
legislation contains provisions which will benefit
Butte County through funding for flood projects,
ground water management projects, agricultural water
conservation projects, and improved water supply
reliability - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.29 * Closure of the Thermalito Afterbay - Board approval
is requested by the Sheriff's Office for a
resolution which would close areas of the Thermalito
Afterbay from March 3, 2000, to March 6, 2000, for
the annual speedboat timed racing event - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Roads 3.30 * Neal Road Right-of-way Exchange - the Neal Road
Phase II proposed construction project requires
acquisition of three small additional portions of
right-of-way between 3.0 and 5.0 miles northeast of
State Highway 99 - action requested - APPROVE RIGHT-
OF-WAY EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.31 * Two-way Stop Intersection at Entler Avenue and
Southgate Avenue - Board approval is requested by
the Public works Department for a resolution which
would declare the intersection of Entler Avenue and
Southgate Avenue a two-way stop - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE STOP
SIGNS.
3.32 * Three-way Stop Intersection at Riverview Drive and
Heritage Road - Board approval is requested by the
Public works Department for a resolution which would
declare the intersection of Riverview Drive and
Heritage Road a three-way stop - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE STOP
SIGNS.
3.33 * Four-way Stop Intersection at Myers Street and
Wyandotte Avenue - Board approval is requested by
the Public works Department for a resolution which
would declare the intersection of Myers Street and
Wyandotte Avenue a four-way stop - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL
APPROPRIATE STOP SIGNS.
Page 7 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.34 * Program Supplement No. M014 Rev 1 - reimbursement of
funds for qualified projects under Administering
Agency-State Agreement No. 03-5912, modified
November 29, 1995, for Federal Aid Projects requires
execution of a Program Supplement to the Master
Agreement. Program Supplement No. M014 Rev 1
provides funding for reimbursement of construction
engineering and costs for the River Road Bridge at
Big Chico Creek Project, as well as providing for an
Alternative Construction Progress Payment Procedure
as referenced in the Local Programs Procedures
98-05, Expedited Payment Procedures - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.35 * Construction of River Road Bridge Across Big Chico
Creek - plans and specifications have been completed
for the project - action requested - APPROVE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS; ADOPT WAGE SCALE; AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO SIGN PLANS.
Agreements 3.36 * Quad Knopf, Inc. - Board approval is requested by
and the Administrative Office for an agreement with Quad
Grants Knopf, Inc., for the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report required for the Chico Urban Area
Nitrate Compliance Program. It is estimated that
the project will take 7 to 12 months to complete,
and the maximum amount payable under the agreement
is $140, 948 (CSA 114 budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11545)
3.37 * Enloe Medical Center - Board approval is requested
by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health
for an agreement with Enloe Medical Center for the
provision of initial medical evaluations to
individuals with urgent or emergency conditions
prior to admission to the County's Psychiatric
Health Facility. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000, with a maximum
amount payable of $400 per client, not to exceed
$72,000 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11533)
Page 8 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.38 * California Complete Census 2000 Grant Agreement -
Board approval is requested by the Development
Services Department for an agreement with the State
Department of Business, Transportation and Housing
for funding under the California Complete Census
2000 Grant. Funds in the amount of $26,737 have
been awarded to Butte County to provide outreach
programs to ensure a complete and accurate census -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
FUNDING; APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-199
(4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
GRANT FUNDS.
3.39 * KIDZ Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) - Board approval
is requested by the District Attorney-Family Support
Division for a Joint Powers Agreement for the KIDZ
Automated Child Support System. There is no cost to
the County for the JPA for fiscal year 1999-2000,
and all future costs are reimbursed 1000 with
Federal and State funds - action requested - APPROVE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.40 * Butte County Employees Association (General Unit) -
Memorandum of Understanding - Board approval is
requested by the Personnel Department for a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Butte County
Employees Association (General Unit) which covers
the period of October 1, 1999, through
September 30, 2001 - action requested - RATIFY
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.41 * Public Health waste Tire Survey and Abatement Grant
Application - Board approval is requested by the
Public Health Department for a grant application to
the State Integrated waste Management Board for
funds in the maximum amount of $43,513 (1000 State)
to survey, identify, and abate illegal tire storage
and disposal sites within the County - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL
OF THE WASTE TIRE ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.42 * State Department of Health Services - Board approval
is requested by the Public Health Department for a
revenue agreement in the amount of $9,077 (1000
State) with the State Department of Health Services
for funds to provide a Chlamydia Awareness and
Prevention Project. The term of the agreement is
January 1, 2000, through June 30, 2000 - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. R40207)
Page 9 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.43 * Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an
agreement with the Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc.,
for services designed to prevent the illegal
disposal of hazardous waste at the landfill. The
term of the agreement is January 1, 2000, through
December 31, 2000, with a maximum amount payable of
$28,209 (Neal Road Landfill Management Fund) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN. (Contract No.
X11172)
3.44 * Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an
agreement with the Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc . ,
for operation of the refuse compactor at the
landfill. The term of the agreement is
January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000, with a
maximum amount payable of $166,400 (Neal Road
Landfill Management Fund) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11532)
3.45 * Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an
agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for the
provision of water quality monitoring and reporting
for the Neal Road Landfill. The term of the
agreement is one year, in an amount not to exceed
$51,700 (Neal Road Landfill Management Fund) -
action requested - APPROVE LETTER PROPOSAL AND
CONTRACTING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X11542
3.46 * Pacific Gas and Electric Company - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an
agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for the
relocation of overhead power lines to underground
lines at the Paradise Compressed Natural Gas Fueling
Facility located at the Paradise Unified School
District Service Center. The finalized cost of the
project is $14,440 (Compressed Natural Gas Reserve
Account) The cost will be shared by the County and
the Paradise Unified School District based on
usage - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11536)
Page 10 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.47 * Agricultural water Management Council Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) - Recommendation of the Butte
County water Commission - on December 7, 1999, the
Butte County water Commission voted to recommend the
Board of Supervisors become a signatory to the
Agricultural water Management Council MOU. Becoming
a signatory to the MOU would enable the County to
receive information regarding efficient water
management practices at no cost, and would have the
potential of putting the County in a more favorable
position to receive future funding for these types
of programs - action requested - ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION
TO BECOME A SIGNATORY TO THE AGRICULTURAL WATER
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.48 * Butte-Glenn Community College District - Independent
Living Skills Program - Board approval is requested
by the welfare Department for an agreement with the
Butte-Glenn Community College District for
enhancement of the Independent Living Skills Program
designed to assist young adults in the transition
from foster care to self-reliance. The term of the
agreement is October 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000,
in the amount of $27,394 (department budget) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11538)
3.49 * Private Industry Council - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for an amendment
to the agreement with the Private Industry Council
for the provision of CalwORKs employment services.
The amendment extends the term to June 30, 2000, and
increases the amount payable to $600,000 (department
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X10904)
3.50 * Private Industry Council - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for an amendment
to the agreement with the Private Industry Council
for the provision of welfare-to-work services. The
amendment increases the amount payable by $100,000
(department budget) and modifies the services
provided to include development of community
services work sites and referral and monitoring of
eligible CalwORKs participants - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11315)
Page 11 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.51 * Private Industry Council - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for a California
Trade and Commerce Program agreement with the
Private Industry Council. The Private Industry
Council, through its partnership with the Butte
County Economic Development Corporation, will
provide an array of job creation activities and
expanding employment opportunities. The term of the
agreement is August 13, 1999, through June 30, 2001,
with a maximum amount payable of $63,774 (Job
Creation Investment Fund) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11540)
3.52 * Architecture Engineering Consulting - Board approval
is requested by the welfare Department for an
amendment to the agreement with Architecture
Engineering Consulting for design services for the
South County Employment Center. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $40,536
(department budget) as a result of modifications to
the construction documents - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11049)
Miscel 3.53 * State Department of Fish and Game 2000-2001
laneous Deer Hunts - the Butte County Fish and Game
Commission, at its meeting of January 4, 2000, voted
unanimously to support the G-12 and J-9 Deer Hunts
as recommended by the State Department of Fish and
Game - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
3.54 * Butte County Children and Families Commission -
Board approval is requested by the Chair of the
Butte County Children and Families Commission to add
the Commission as an insured/covered party to any
and all of the County's liability insurance
programs, including the Faithful Performance Bond
Program - action requested - APPROVE ADDITION OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION TO ANY
AND ALL COUNTY LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
3.55 * Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) - Closeout
Plan - on July 1, 2000, the workforce Investment Act
replaces the Job Training Partnership Act as the
system for providing employment and training
services. In accordance with State mandates, the
required JTPA Closeout Plan is being submitted for
signature - action requested - APPROVE PLAN AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Page 12 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
3.56 * Advance Step Hire - the Probation Department has
requested the Personnel Department prepare an agenda
item to approve the advance step hire of a Probation
Officer I candidate to step 3 of the salary
ordinance based on applicant experience - action
requested - APPROVE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF A PROBATION
OFFICER I CANDIDATE TO STEP 3 OF THE SALARY
ORDINANCE.
3.57 * Advance Step Hire - the Public Health Department has
requested the Personnel Department prepare an agenda
item to approve the advance step hire of a Public
Health Microbiologist candidate to step 3 of the
salary ordinance based on applicant experience and
difficulty in obtaining qualified applicants -
action requested - APPROVE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF
PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST CANDIDATE TO STEP 3 OF
THE SALARY ORDINANCE.
4.00 Regular Agenda
4.01 Appointments - Commissions and Committees
* 1. Appointments to committee vacancies
* 2. Northern Rural Training and Employment
Consortium - action requested - APPOINT BOARD
MEMBER.
* 3. Private Industry Council - action requested -
APPOINT AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE.
4.02 Update on legislative and budget activities.
(CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)
4.03 * Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) -
Amendment to Retirement Benefits - Disclosure of
Costs - on February 8, 2000, the Board voted to
amend the PERS retirement benefits, changing the
retirement calculation formula to the 20 at age 55
formula. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7507,
a statement of future annual costs must be disclosed
at least two weeks prior to the adoption of the
final ordinance - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (AUDITOR-CONTROLLER [FROM 2-8-00])
Page 13 February 22, 2000
Time Item No.
4.04 * Butte County Customer Service Program - presentation
to the Board on the status of the County-wide
Customer Service Program - action requested - ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION. (CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL)
4.05 * Statement of Principles - consideration of a
recommendation of the Butte County water Commission
to approve the Statement of Principles agreed to by
the California Department of water Resources and the
State water Contractors regarding the proposed
beneficial entitlement reduction program - action
requested - ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUTTE
COUNTY WATER COMMISSION AND APPROVE STATEMENT OF
PRINCIPLES. (WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION)
4.06 * Agricultural Center Update - Report to the Board -
action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
(AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER)
4.07 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
consideration and action.
5.00 Public Hearings and Timed Items
10:30 A.m. 5.01 * Public Hearing - County Service Area (CSA) No. 4
(Sierra Del Oro) - Expansion of Powers -
consideration of a resolution to expand the powers
of CSA No. 4 to allow for funding, installation,
operation, and maintenance of street lighting at 13
intersections along the Skyway serving 4,397 parcels
located in CSA No. 4 - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPANSION OF POWERS FOR
CSA No. 4 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-191 (4 /5 vote required); AND
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 1-11-00)
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Time Item No.
10:45 A.m. 5.02 * Public Hearing - Minor Use Permit - Donald and
Elizabeth Penland - consideration of an appeal of a
condition of a Minor Use Permit (item determined to
be categorically exempt from environmental review)
to allow a permanent second dwelling unit on
property zoned A-R (Agricultural-Residential) and
identified as APN 047-490-002. The property is
located on the west side of Victor Drive,
approximately 425 feet north of Nord Highway, in
Nord, north of Chico (MUP 00-04[SB]) - action
requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE ONE OF
THE FOLLOWING TWO OPTIONS:
1. A. DETERMINE THE ITEM TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER
SECTION 15303 (a) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND
B. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS II (A-D) AS DETAILED
IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" OF
THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, DENY THE APPEAL AND
APPROVE THE MINOR USE PERMIT; OR
2. A. DETERMINE THE ITEM TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER
SECTION 15303(a) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND
B. GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO THE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS ON VICTOR DRIVE PURSUANT TO
BUTTE COUNTY CODE SECTION 24-4 SUBJECT
TO THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AS DETAILED
IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000; AND
C. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III (A-D) AS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "B" OF
THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND
APPROVE THE MINOR USE PERMIT.
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Time Item No.
11:00 A.m. 5.03 * Public Hearing - Butte County Department of
Development Services - Zoning Code Amendment -
consideration of a zoning code amendment to
Chapter 24 of the Butte County Code to make
provisions for temporary asphalt and concrete batch
plant uses in conjunction with active, permitted,
aggregate mining operations County-wide (ZCA99-02
[CS]) - action requested:
1. ACCEPT THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION AND DENY THE PROPOSED ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT; OR
2. IF THE BOARD CHOOSES TO APPROVE THE CHANGES TO
ALLOW TEMPORARY ASPHALT AND CONCRETE BATCH
PLANTS, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
A. DETERMINE THE PROJECT TO BE EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION
15061(b)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES AS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000; AND
B. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS C (1-4) AS DETAILED
IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE AS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
6.00 Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO
FIVE MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS
PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY
ITEM IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.)
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Time Item No.
7.00 Closed Session
7.01 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
Agency Negotiators: Donald Turko and William Avery
Employee Organizations: Butte County Deputy
Sheriff's Association (Law Enforcement General Unit
and Law Enforcement Management and Supervisory Unit)
8.00 Communications
8.01 Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF
ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE
BOARD OFFICE.)
1. Steven S. Stielstra, Senior Land Projects
Analyst, Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
writes to inform the Board of a project to
construct a new 115 kilovolt double circuit
power line and associated upgrades at the
existing Paradise Substation. This project
will upgrade the Paradise area electric system
from 60 kilovolts to 115 kilovolts. (REFERRED
TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS
[2-9-00] )
* 2. Brian Larsen, Principal Analyst, Butte County
Department of Development Services, submits
notification of a public workshop entitled
"Can Butte County Agricultural Lands Be
Preserved Using Transfer of Development
Credits?" The workshop will be held
Thursday, March 9, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. at the
Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 w. East
Avenue, Chico.
* 3. David Bunganich, D.C., President, Board of
Directors, American Cancer Society, Mountain
Valley Unit, writes to the Chair to request a
resolution in opposition to Proposition 28
(tobacco tax repeal), and stating that the
American Cancer Society, the American Lung
Association, and the American Heart
Association support this resolution. (SEE
AGENDA ITEM 3.27)
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