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Bill Connelly, District 1
Jane Dolan, District 2
Maureen Kirk, District 3
Curt Josiassen, District 4
Kim Yamaguchi, District 5
C. Brian Haddix, Chief Administrative Bruce Alpert, County Counsel
Officer and Clerk of the Board
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9:00 A.rn. 1.00
1.01
1.02
1.03
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order
Administration
Oroville.
AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
- Board of Supervisors Room, County
Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
2.O O CORRECTIONS AND~OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA.
3.00 CONSENT AGENDA
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH 3.01 * Laurie Dana - approval is requested for an agreement
with Laurie Dana for the development and oversight of
the Connecting Circles of Care social marketing/
communications plan. The term of the agreement is
March 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum
amount payable of $30,400 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X17075)
3.02 * Superior Court of California - approval is requested
for a revenue agreement with the Superior Court for the
provision of residential treatment services and
substance abuse testing for clients in Proposition 36
Treatment Court. The term of the agreement is
September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum
amount payable to Behavioral Health of $43,385 - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT. (Contract No. R41018)
3.03 * Butte County Probation Department - amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement
with the Probation Department for the provision of case
management services for adult drug offenders. Due to
reduced funding allocations, the amendment decreases
the maximum amount payable by $90,509 (department
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract No. X16741)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
3.04 * Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. - amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement
with Crestwood for the provision of client placements
at various Crestwood facilities. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $329,607.49
(department budget). All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract
No. X16702)
CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE 3.05 * Resolution Honoring Starlyn Brown, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer, upon her retirement from Butte
County - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.06 * NBS - approval is requested for an agreement with NBS
for the provision of financial advisor services. In
October 2007, the Chief Administrative Office submitted
a Request for Proposal for financial consulting and
advisor services. Proposals were submitted by five
companies, including a joint proposal from NBS and
Northcross, Hill, and Ach (NCH). The review committee
recommended contracting with NBS and NCH. The term of
the agreement is February 1, 2008 through January 31,
2011 with a maximum amount payable of $100,000
(department budget). The agreement for approval is
with NBS only. If services are requested of NCH, the
company will bill the County through NBS - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.07 * Gregory B. Bragg and Associates - amendment - approval
is requested for an amendment to the agreement with
Gregory B. Bragg and Associates for the administration
of workers' compensation claims. The amendment extends
the term of the agreement through June 30, 2011 and
increases the maximum amount payable by $420,000
(department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.08 * Edward Walker, LCSW - approval is requested for an
agreement with Edward Walker, LCSW to serve as the
Interim Behavioral Health Director during the
recruitment and selection of a permanent Director of
Behavioral Health. The term of the agreement will
begin March 27, 2008 and will terminate at the mutual
agreement of both parties or at five days notice of
either party - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
PACE 2 MARCH 25, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -MARCH 25, 2008
CLERK-
RECORDER 3.09 Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Documentary Transfer
Tax Provisions - consideration of an ordinance which
will update Article III of Chapter 21 of the Butte
County Code which authorizes the collection of real
property transfer tax, also known as a documentary
transfer tax. Approval is requested for a resolution
that authorizes the Clerk-Recorder to issue documentary
transfer tax refunds not to exceed $5,000 - action
requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (FROM 3-11-08 [Item 4.06])
3.10 * Certification of Statement of Votes Cast - submitted
is the Certification of Statement of Votes Cast for the
Presidential Primary Election held on February 5, 2008
pursuant to California Elections Code Section 15372 -
action requested - ACCEPT STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST.
COUNTY
COUNSEL 3.11 * Chico Urban Area Joint Powers Authority (JPFA)-
Conflict of Interest Code - submitted for approval is
the Chico JPFA's Conflict of Interest Code. The code
has been reviewed by County Counsel and determined to
be proper - action requested - APPROVE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE.
DISTRICT
ATTORNEY 3.12 * Budget Transfer - approval is requested to transfer
$4,137.67 as detailed in the agenda report to cover
increased costs for the purchase of two vehicles -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER ACCEPTING
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA
REPORT.
3.13 * Budget Transfer and Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is
requested to include an automated case filing system as
a fixed asset with an offset to Load Proceeds. The
Board previously approved a three-year lease agreement
for the system. The total cost, including equipment,
software, installation, finance and maintenance charges
is $102,748.50 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT;
AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF THE AUTOMATED CASE
FILING SYSTEM.
EMPLOYMENT
AND SOCIAL
SERVICES 3.14 * Resolution Recognizing March 2008 as Social Worker
Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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MARCH 25, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
HUMAN
RESOURCES 3.15 * Resolutions Honoring Butte County Employees for
Dedicated Years of Service - presentation of awards
Butte County employees. The following individuals have
30 years of service: Michael Boian, Jerry Smith,
Patricia Smith and Carol Gresehover (who was previously
recognized but unable to attend the 12/11/07 meeting)-
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
PUBLIC
woxxs 3.16 * Deferred Consideration of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact for the
Proposed Lower Wyandotte Road/Monte Vista Avenue
Intersection Improvement Project, Butte County Project
Number 23513-06-1, File No. 243.2232-1 - The published
30-day public review period for this Draft Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is
February 22, 2008 through March 24, 2008. The
department requests to defer consideration of the
IS/MND in order for the department to review and
document all comments received - action requested -
DEFER CONSIDERATION OF IS/MND TO THE APRIL 8, 2008
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING.
3.17 * Deferred Consideration of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact for the
Proposed Skyway/Honey Run Road Intersection
Signalization Project, Butte County Project Number
51261-1-06-1, File No. 243.2228 - The published 30-day
public review period for this Draft Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is February 22,
2008 through March 24, 2008. The department requests
to defer consideration of the IS/MND in order for the
department to review and document all comments
received - action requested - DEFER CONSIDERATION OF
IS/MND TO THE APRIL 8, 2008 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING.
3.18 * Deferred Consideration of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact for the
Proposed Monte Vista Avenue Safe Routes to School
Southside Sidewalk Improvements, Butte County Project
Number 23521-07-1, File No. 243.2242 - The published
30-day public review period for this Draft Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is
February 22, 2008 through March 24, 2008. The
department requests to defer consideration of the
IS/MND in order for the department to review and
document all comments received - action requested -
DEFER CONSIDERATION OF IS/MND TO THE APRIL 8, 2008
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
3.19 * Mooretown Rancheria and Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) - approval is requested for agreement with
Mooretown Rancheria and BIA that would incorporate
sections of certain County maintained roads into the
BIA Indian Reservation Roads inventory system. If the
agreement is approved by all parties, the County will
continue its existing ownership, jurisdiction, and
maintenance responsibilities. The proposed agreement
is a process that could bring in a new source of
revenue to improve and maintain the county roads
service to Mooretown Rancheria - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.20 * Budget Transfers - Revised 2007/2008 Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Claims - approval is requested
to accept and appropriate the revised TDA claims as
detailed in the agenda report. These revised claims
were approved by BCAG in January 2008 - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED
IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.21 * Relief of Accountability - In July 2007, a County
vehicle was hit by a private citizen's vehicle. The
private citizen's insurance company purchased the
vehicle as salvage. All DMV paperwork has been
completed to release liability and responsibility for
the vehicle - action requested - RELIEVE ACCOUNTABILITY
FOR FIXED ASSET N0. 24878 AND REMOVE ITEM FROM FIXED
ASSET LEDGER.
3.22 * Contract Change Order for the Construction of Module 4,
Phase C at the Neal Road Sanitary Landfill, County
Project No. 757-5903 - approval is requested for a
contract change order which provides additional funding
for the Electrical Leak Location Survey required by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board and for the
placement of additional sandbags. The contract change
order increases the amount payable to Santillan
Earthmovers, Inc. by $39,773.41 - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.23 * Butte County Sheriff's Office - approval is requested
for an agreement with the Sheriff's Office for the
provision of the Sheriff's Inmate Labor Program.
Under this agreement, the department of Public Works
funds one Correctional Officer position to supervise
the inmate crew performing cleanup. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 with a
maximum amount payable of $121,000. The funding will
be included in the 2008/2009 proposed budget - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -MARCH 25, 2008
SHERIFF-
CORONER 3.24 * Budget Transfer and Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is
requested for the purchase of a 78" tandem axle dump
trailer for the marijuana suppression program. The
trailer is expected to cost approximately $10,000 and
will be purchased with funds from the department's
State Asset Seizure fund - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER (4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT;
AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF TRAILER.
3.25 * Firearms Domestic Violence Education and Intervention
Project - approval is requested for an agreement to
participate in a pilot program initiated by the
Department of Justice (DOJ) The intent of the program
is to decrease the risk of injury in domestic violence
cases by assuring compliance with gun restrictions.
The DOJ will assign a full time special agent and a
crime prevention specialist and will fund two full time
deputy sheriff positions. The term of the agreement
is January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009 with a
maximum amount payable to the County of $554,104 -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5
vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND APPROVE THE FIXED
ASSET PURCHASE OF TWO PATROL VEHICLES.
TREASURER
TAX-COLLECTOR
3.26 * Monthly Investment Report - submitted is the Monthly
Investment Report dated February 29, 2008, in
accordance with the Statement of Investment Policy
dated July 1, 2007 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
WATER AND
RESOURCE
CONSERVATION 3.27 * Regents of University of California Office of Research,
Sponsored Programs, UC Davis - amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement approved in
November 2007 for the development of a watershed model.
The amendment substitutes terms and conditions and
insurance requirements that are acceptable to both
parties and the funding agency - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X16960)
OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
AND AGENCIES 3.28 * Resolution Recognizing April 2008 as Sexual Assault
Awareness Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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MARCH 25, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -MARCH 25, 2008
4.00
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES 4.OZ
BUDGET, LEGISLATIVE
OR COUNTY RELATED
UPDATES 4.02
4.03
REGULAR AGENDA
Boards, Commissions and Committees.
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies.
2. Board Member or Committee Reports.
Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the
Chief Administrative Officer.
Update of General Plan 2030 Process by Director-
Development Services.
4.04
Update Regarding Upcoming Butte County Code Amendments.
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MARCH 25, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
PRESENTATION
AND DISCUSSION
ITEMS 4.05 * Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Regarding Environmental Impact for the Proposed Durham-
Pentz Road/Butte Campus Drive Intersection
Signalization Project, Butte County Project Number
43341-06-1, File No. 243.2235 - The proposed project
is for installation of a traffic signal and associated
improvements. The Butte-Glenn Community College
District has signed a letter agreement to reimburse the
County for 500 of the design and construction costs.
The Draft Initial Study identified several possible
impacts to special status species, wetlands, and
jurisdictional waters. The department requests that
the Board adopt the Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration upon the condition that the accompanying
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Plan is
adopted and implemented as part of the requirement for
the project - action requested - ADOPT THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
4.06 * Construction of Road/Butte Campus Drive Intersection
Signalization Project, Butte County Project Number
43341-06-1 - approval is requested to make a series of
roadway and intersection improvements to improve
traffic flow and safety conditions. The project would
bring the intersection up to current design and safety
standards, including compliance with the current
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) where applicable.
The latest engineer's estimate for the project is
$730,000. In addition to 50o reimbursement from the
College, the Board previously earmarked $150,000 in
Proposition 1B funding. This remainder will be
budgeted from county wide traffic impact fees - action
requested - 1) APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; 2)
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS; AND 3) AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
CHAIR TO SIGN PLANS. (Public Works)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
4.07 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
Consideration and Action.
Jr'.O O PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
10:00 A.rn. 5.01 * Public Hearing - Resolution Approving the Submittal of
a State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Application - consideration of a resolution to approve
the submittal of a CDBG application for the following
activities: 1) Housing Rehabilitation; 2) Literacy
Program; and 3) Code Enforcement - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Chief Administrative Office)
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.
Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and
Convene as the Butte County In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Board.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD
AGENDA
MARCH 25, 2008
1.00 Call to Order - Butte County Board of Supervisors Room,
25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
2.00 Closed Session
2.01 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATOR: CRAIG DORY/JEANNE GRAVETTE
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CUHW
3.00 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 is prohibited from taking action on any
item not listed on the agenda.
Adjournment
Adjourn as the Butte County In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Board and reconvene as the Butte
County Board of Supervisors.
PAGE 10 MARCH ZS, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
7.00 CLOSED SESSION
7.01 ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC.
54956.9(a): TWO CASES
1. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100);
2. SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION WEST LLC V. COUNTY OF
BUTTE, ET AL. BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE
N0. 141757.
7.02 INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC.
54956.9(C) - ONE POTENTIAL CASE.
7.03 CONFERENCES WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.8:
PROPERTY: APN 006-240-280
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: TW DUFOUR & ASSOCIATES
NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT;
PROPERTY:
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
NEGOTIATIONS:
PROPERTY:
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
NEGOTIATIONS:
APN 002-180-112, 002-180-113
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
TOM DIGIOVANNI
PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT;
APN 040-600-049,040-600-050,
040-600-057, AND 040-600-060
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
DONALD SWARTZ
PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT;
PROPERTY: 2400-2450 MONTGOMERY
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: BRUCE ALPERT
NEGOTIATING PARTY: LESA FRANCO/CITY OF OROVILLE
NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT;
PROPERTY: APNS 031-161-065 AND 031-16-066
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: GRANT HUNSICKER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PARTNERS
NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS OF SALE.
PAGE 11 MARCH ZS, 2008
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7.04 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
INCLUDING: GOALS,
54957:
AGENDA - MARCH ZS, 2008
EMPLOYMENT, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
1. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER
5. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR
6. COUNTY COUNSEL
7. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
8. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
9. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
10. INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
11. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
12. PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR
13. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
14. WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION DIRECTOR
PACE 12 MARCH 25, 2008
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