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AGENDA
APRIL 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 -APRIL 13, 2004
1.01 Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville.
1.02 Pledge of Alleg iance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
1.03 Observation of a Moment of Silence.
2.00 CORRECTIONS AND~OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA.
3.00 CONSENT AGENDA
AGRICULTURE 3.01 * Revenue Augmentation and Fixed Asset Purchase -
approval is requested to accept $179,152 in additional
allocations from the State of California, Department of
Pesticide Regulation ($21,626) and Department of Food
and Agriculture ($157,526). The department is
requesting the Board appropriate $40,000 to the
department's budget to fund the fixed asset purchase of
two replacement vehicles, with the balance of the
increased allocations to remain in the General Fund -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-312 (4/5
vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT;
AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT
VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.
ASSESSOR 3.02 * State Department of Finance - approval is requested for
a grant agreement with the State Department of Finance
for funds under the State-County Property Tax
Administration Program for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. The
term of the grant is one year, with a grant award to
the County of $381,956. The funds will be used to
enhance the County Property Tax Administration System -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH 3.03 * Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement
with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., for the
provision of Institutions for Mental Disease and
Enhancement Services. The amendment increases the
maximum amount payable by $60,000 (department budget)
for fiscal year 2003-2004. 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. (Contract No. X14361)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
3.04 * Tri-County Treatment - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Tri-
County Treatment for the provision of short-term
residential and recovery services for clients referred
under the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act.
The amendment increases the maximum amount payable by
$65,620 (department budget). 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. X14476)
3.05 * MCPP Healthcare Consulting - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with MCPP
Healthcare Consulting for the provision of services in
the area of systems analysis and acquisition, and
development of a strategic plan and capital acquisition
plan for information technologies within the
department. The amendment expands the scope of
services to include the preparation of a Butte County
BIZ Plan/Proposed Budget, extends the term of the
agreement through June 30, 2004, and increases the
maximum amount payable by $6,000 (department budget).
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. X11628)
3.06 * Cherokee Restoration Fellowship - Amendment - approval
is requested for an amendment to the agreement with
Cherokee Restoration Fellowship for the provision of
long-term residential treatment services and
alcohol/drug free housing for clients referred under
the FOREST and Drug Court Partnership programs. The
amendment adds language regarding the provider's match
requirements, patient/client fees, third party revenue,
payment provisions and annual cost reports, and
increases the maximum amount payable by $7,893.84
(department budget). 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. X11475)
3.07 * State of California, Department of Mental Health -
approval is requested for a performance agreement with
the State of California, Department of Mental Health,
for State provision of professional and inpatient
hospital services through State hospitals. The term of
the agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.
There is no cost to the department for this performance
agreement - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 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 -APRIL 13, 2004
3.08 * State of California, Department of Mental Health -
Amendment - approval is requested for an amendment to
the agreement with the State of California, Department
of Mental Health, for the Consolidated Managed Care
Program. The amendment reflects an appropriation
reduction of $54,118 for fiscal year 2003-2004, and
implements changes in Federal Medicaid care
regulations. All other terms and provisions remain the
same. A budget transfer is also requested to reflect
the revenue reduction - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER;
AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-313 REDUCING ALLOCATION
REVENUES AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (Contract
No. R40604)
3.09 * Skyway House - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with Skyway House for the
provision of rehabilitation, recovery and residential
services for clients referred under the FOREST and Drug
Court Partnership programs. The amendment adds
language regarding the provider's match requirements,
patient/client fees, third party revenue, payment
provisions and annual cost reports, and increases the
maximum amount payable by $92,527.82 (department
budget). 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. X14461)
3.10 * Glenn County Health Services - approval is requested
for a revenue agreement with Glenn County Health
Services for the provision of acute psychiatric
inpatient services to residents of Glenn County. The
term of the agreement is July 1, 2003, through
June 30, 2004, with a maximum amount payable to the
County of $80,000 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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SUPERVISORS 3.11 * Resolution Proclaiming the Week of April 11-17, 2004,
as Barbershop Harmony Week - Supervisor Houx submits a
resolution proclaiming Barbershop Harmony Week in Butte
County - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12 * Resolution
Supervisor
appreciatic
service to
requested -
SIGN.
in Appreciation of Michael V. Pierce -
Beeler submits a resolution expressing
n to Michael V. Pierce of his years of
the citizens of Butte County - action
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE 3.13 * Equipment Donation - pursuant to Government Code
Section 25355, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., has
donated four ladders to the Development Services
Department to assist with inspections of power supply
equipment placed on utility poles - action requested -
ACCEPT DONATION.
3.14 * MAXIMUS, Inc. - Amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the agreement with MAXIMUS, Inc., for
the provision of a Countywide cost of services/user fee
study. The amendment extends the term of the agreement
to June 30, 2004, to allow time to complete the study.
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. X13956)
3.15 * Application to the Commission on State Mandates for
General Assistance Mandate Relief - approval is
requested to prepare an Application for a Finding of
Significant Financial Distress for submission to the
Commission on State Mandates. A finding of significant
financial distress will allow the County to adopt a
standard of general assistance below the level
established by Welfare and Institutions Code Section
17000.5, resulting in an estimated savings to the
County of approximately $250,000 annually - action
requested - DIRECT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND
COUNTY DEPARTMENT HEADS TO WORK COOPERATIVELY IN
PREPARING THE APPLICATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE
COMMISSION.
CHILD SUPPORT
SERVICES 3.16 * PNMit - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with PNMit for the provision
of bulk printing and mailing services. The amendment
adds language allowing the County to cancel the use of
"epay" at any time. All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract
No. X14172)
3.17 * Dr. and Mrs. M. Robert Ching - approval is requested
for a lease agreement with Dr. and Mrs. M. Robert Ching
for the City of Paris building located at 1474 Myers
Street, Oroville. The term of the agreement is
March 1, 2004, through June 30, 2011, with a monthly
lease rate of $8,297 (department budget) for the first
year, and increasing 3o per fiscal year thereafter -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X14803)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
CLERK OF
THE BOARD 3.18 * Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2003; OCTOBER 28, 2003;
NOVEMBER 18, 2003; AND DECEMBER 2, 2003.
COUNTY CLERK-
RECORDER 3.19 * Relief of Accountability - approval is requested for
relief of accountability for a Computrend Computer
System. The equipment was sent to County surplus in
2003, and appropriate paperwork was inadvertently
omitted The District Attorney's Office and Auditor-
Controller have reviewed the request - action
requested - GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES 3.20 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Section 26-3.3,
Entitled "Notice of Limited Allowed Use" to Chapter 26,
Entitled "Buildings" of the Butte County Code -
consideration of an ordinance which will allow for the
recordation of a notice or deed restriction specifying
the allowed limited uses of residential accessory
buildings - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 3-23-04 [4.05])
EMPLOYMENT
AND SOCIAL
SERVICES 3.21 * Request to Extend Temporary Assignment to Higher Level
Classification - approval is requested to extend the
temporary assignment of an Employment and Eligibility
Supervisor to the higher level classification of
Administrative Analyst III for an additional 90 days,
or until the hiring process to fill the position can be
completed. There are sufficient funds in the
department's budget to fund the assignment - action
requested - APPROVE A 90-DAY EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY
ASSIGNMENT TO A HIGHER LEVEL CLASSIFICATION.
FIRE
DEPARTMENT 3.22 * Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management -
approval is requested for a $19,899.44 grant from the
Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, for
the purpose of enhancing the fire protection
capabilities of rural fire departments. The department
proposes to use the funds to purchase 77 new generation
fire shelters and 2 training shelters. The grant
requires a County cost share of $1,989.94 and the Fire
Department has funds within the existing budget to meet
this match - action requested - APPROVE AND ACCEPT
GRANT; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-323 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED
IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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3.23 * California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection -
approval is requested for a Cooperative Fire Protection
Services Agreement with the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30,2004, with
a maximum amount payable of $9,751,062. The department
budgeted $9,052,205 for the agreement and Board
approval is requested for a transfer of $698,857 from
the General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies to
fully fund the agreement. The increase is the result
of increased benefit costs for firefighters - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-324 (4/5 vote
required); AND ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11590)
GENERAL
SERVICES 3.24 * Waste Management - approval is requested to award an
agreement to Waste Management of Chico, for the
provision of solid waste disposal/recycling services at
various County buildings and locations. The agreement
is the result of a Request For Quotations, with the
lowest quotation being Waste Management of Chico. The
term of the agreement is May 1, 2004, through
April 30, 2006, with a maximum amount payable of
$55,680 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.25 * Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. - approval is requested to
award an agreement to Tri-Signal Integration, Inc., for
the provision of fire alarm and suppression systems
maintenance services. The agreement is the result of
a Request For Quotation, with the lowest quotation
being Tri-Signal Integration, Inc., of El Dorado Hills.
The term of the agreement is May 1, 2004, through
April 30, 2006, with a maximum amount payable of
$35,360 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.26 * Relief of Accountability - approval is requested for
relief of accountability for a camera plate maker
utilized by Central Duplicating. The equipment was
used as a trade-in on a new plate maker purchased in
1998, but has remained on the fixed asset inventory
list in error. The District Attorney's Office and
Auditor-Controller have reviewed the request - action
requested - GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
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3.27 * Resolution Designating Authorized Representatives for
State Domestic Preparedness Grant - approval is
requested for a resolution which will approve the grant
assurances and appoint the General Services Director or
Interim Emergency Services Officer as Authorized Agents
for the purpose of submitting requests for
reimbursement, preparing and submitting quarterly
reports, and processing grant requirements for the
Fiscal Year 2001 State Domestic Preparedness Grant -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.28 * International Mailing Equipment, Inc. - approval is
requested to award an equipment lease agreement and
equipment maintenance agreement to International
Mailing Equipment Inc., for the lease and maintenance
of digital mailing machines and scales. The agreements
(2) are the result of a Request For Proposal, with the
lowest total proposal submitted by International
Mailing Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento. The term of
the lease agreement is 66 months from the date of
approval, with a monthly lease rate of $1,015
(department budget). The term of the maintenance
agreement is May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2009, with
a maximum amount payable of $2, 562 per year (department
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.29 * Applied Testing Consultants - approval is requested for
a sole source agreement with Applied Testing
Consultants for the provision of construction testing
services for the Courthouse Expansion Project. The
term of the agreement is for the term of the project,
with a maximum amount payable of $27,682 (project
budget) - action requested - APPROVE SOLE SOURCE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract
No. X14625)
3.30 * William "Mike" Pyeatt - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the consulting agreement
with William "Mike" Pyeatt for project administration
services for the juvenile hall project. The amendment
extends the term of the agreement to June 30, 2004, to
allow for project completion activities, and increases
the maximum amount payable by $1,000 (department
budget). All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13345)
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3.31 * Enterprise Rent-A-Car - approval is requested to award
an agreement to Enterprise Rent-A-Car for vehicle
rental services for the County. The agreement is the
result of a Request For Proposal, with Enterprise Rent-
A-Car being the only responsive proposal. Based on the
cost of maintaining a County Motor Pool fleet, the
proposed agreement is anticipated to result in
significant savings to the County (approximately
$37,000 annually based on miles driven in 2003). The
term of the agreement is April 1, 2004, through
March 31, 2007 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (FROM 3-23-
04 [3.19])
3.32 * Pacific Gas and Electric Company Self-Generation
Incentive Program - approval is requested for three
agreements with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
and Sun Power & Geothermal Energy Company, Inc., for
participation in a rebate program in support of the
County's Solar Energy Project. The program will
provide $4.2 million in rebates, which will be used to
finance half the cost of the project. A separate
agreement has been prepared for each phase of the
project: East Jail Facility, Administration and Parking
Lot, and West Jail Facility - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.33 * Pacific Gas and Electric Company Self-Generation
Incentive Program - Rebate Reassignment - approval is
requested for three agreements with Pacific Gas and
Electric Company for participation in a rebate program
in support of the County's Solar Energy Project. At
the request of Sun Power & Geothermal Energy Company,
Inc. (Sun Power), the proposed agreements will provide
for reassignment of the $4.2 million in rebates from
Sun Power to Sharp Electronics, the manufacturer of the
solar panels. A separate agreement has been prepared
for each phase of the project: East Jail Facility,
Administration and Parking Lot, and West Jail
Facility - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (3)
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
HUMAN
12ESOUizcES 3.34 * Standard Insurance Company - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with
Standard Insurance Company for the provision of group
long-term disability insurance for Butte County
employees. The amendment incorporates language
revisions regarding long term disability benefits. The
amendment effective date is November 1, 2003. All
other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Group Policy No. 642005)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
3.35 * Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the
department has prepared a resolution which will amend
the Salary Ordinance as follows: ADMINISTRATIVE-GENERAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION - adds one position of General
Services Deputy Director. DISTRICT ATTORNEY-CRIMINAL -
deletes one position of Receptionist and one flexibly
staffed position of Office Assistant III/II/I. Adds
one flexibly staffed position of Legal Typist
Clerk/Office Assistant III/II/I and one flexibly
staffed position of Receptionist/Office Assistant
III/II/I. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION - deletes
one position of LAFCo/Administrative Support Services
Assistant. SALARY PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED POSITIONS
(REFERENCE F) MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY
UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS - creates the position of General
Services Deputy Director and establishes the salary
range at $32.34-$39.31 - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS 3.36 * MarketWare Technologies - approval is requested for an
agreement with MarketWare Technologies for the
provision of software licenses under the State's
Microsoft Select 5.1 Licensing Program. The agreement
provides 5001 various user, server and enterprise
software licenses at the cost of $189,908.65
(department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract
No. X14793)
LIBRARY 3.37 * Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
25355, donations of $855 from the Oroville Friends of
the Library, and $300 from the Chico 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.
3.38 * Global Languages Materials Grant - approval is
requested to apply to the California State Library for
funds under the Global Languages Materials Grant
Program. The grant will provide $6,000 for
informational and recreational materials to newcomers
to America in their native language to assist them in
more fully participating in California and American
society - action requested - APPROVE SUBMISSION OF
GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-LIBRARIES
TO SIGN.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
PROBATION 3.39 * Juvenile Accountability Block Grant - approval is
requested to apply to the California Board of
Corrections for a Juvenile Accountability Block Grant
in the amount of $32,683. The grant is intended to
reduce juvenile offenses through accountability-based
initiatives. The grant requires a $3,631 cash match
which has been included in the department's fiscal year
2004-2005 budget proposal - action requested -
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER TO APPLY FOR THE
GRANT AND SIGN ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS.
PUBLIC
HEALTH 3.40 * Increase for Fixed Asset Purchase of Generator -
approval is requested to increase by $37,222 the amount
previously approved for the fixed asset purchase of an
emergency generator for the Public Health Clinic
located at 695 Oleander, Chico. The fiscal year 2003-
2004 budget approved $35,000 for the purchase. The
increase is needed to provide for installation costs,
electrical drawings, a concrete slab, and a new
electrical panel. Funding for the increase will be
provided by Motor Vehicle Realignment funds ($12,789)
and Bioterrorism Preparedness Grant funds ($24,433).
Purchase and installation of the generator will be
completed by Facilities Services and Board approval is
also requested for the transfer of funds necessary to
complete the project - action requested - APPROVE
$37,222 INCREASE FOR THE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR; AND APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-314 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING,
APPROPRIATING, AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN
THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.41 * State of California, Department of Health Services -
approval is requested for a revenue agreement with the
State of California, Department of Health Services, for
the provision of services intended to raise the
immunization levels of infants and children. The term
of the agreement is January 1, 2004, through
December 31, 2004, with a maximum amount payable to the
County of $61,530 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.42 * California Department of Health Services - approval is
requested for a revenue agreement with the California
Department of Health Services, for participation in the
Targeted Case Management Program. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2007, with
a maximum amount available to the County of $638,781
for fiscal year 2004-2005 - 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 -APRIL 13, 2004
3.43 * Private Industry Council - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the sublease agreement
with the Private Industry Council for the property
located at 202 Mira Loma Drive, Oroville. The property
is utilized by Public Heath Administration,
Environmental Health Administration, Public Health
nursing staff, Health Education and Animal Control.
The amendment increases the maximum amount payable for
fiscal year 2003-2004 by $10,000 (department budget)
for change orders, modifications and design changes not
included in Tenant Improvements. 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. X13127)
3.44 * Medi, Inc. ("medi.com") - Addendum - approval is
requested for an addendum to the agreement with Medi,
Inc. ("medi.com"), for the provision of electronic
billing services in conformance with Medi-Cal and
Medicare regulations. The addendum provides for
acknowledgment of the assignment of the Medi, Inc.,
agreement to Medifax EDI, LLC, as a result of the
acquisition of Medi, Inc., by Medifax EDI, LLC. 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. X11682)
3.45 * Resolution in Recognition of James R. Botill Upon
Retirement from the Butte County Department of Public
Health - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
PUBLIC
woxxs 3.46 * Purchase of Vehicle - approval is requested for the
fixed asset purchase of a used passenger van for the
Solid Waste Division. The van will be utilized to
transport Court appointed community service workers to
trash collection sites. The proposed van purchase will
not exceed $20,000 and will be funded by the Neal Road
Landfill Enterprise Fund - action requested - APPROVE
FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF USED PASSENGER VAN IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.
3.47 * Budget Transfer - approval is requested for a transfer
of $480,000 from the Chico Urban Area Street
Improvement Fund to the department's budget for costs
associated with the West East Avenue Reconstruction
Project - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-315 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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3.48 * Blossom Estates Subdivision - Subdivision Agreement
Extension - approval is requested for a six month
extension of the Subdivision Agreement for the Blossom
Estates Subdivision, a 16 lot public street subdivision
located on the southeast corner of Durham Dayton
Highway and Turner Lane in the community of Durham.
The property owners are requesting the extension in
order to complete construction. The current
Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall remain in effect
until all improvements have been completed pursuant to
County standards - action requested - GRANT SIX MONTH
EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR BLOSSOM ESTATES
SUBDIVISION.
3.49 * State of California, Department of Transportation -
approval is requested for a Cooperative Agreement with
the State of California, Department of Transportation,
for the acquisition of property as part of the channel
mitigation requirements associated with the Seismic
Retrofit of State Bridge 12C-0120 Project (Ord Ferry
Road across the Sacramento River). The County's
required property acquisition will be done in
conjunction with the State's acquisition requirements
on a nearby project (State Route 162 near Butte City
Bridge). The County's contribution for the acquisition
will be $3,800. The Federal Highway Bridge
Rehabilitation and Replacement Program will reimburse
800 of the costs - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X14783)
3.50 * County Service Area Budget Transfer - approval is
requested for a transfer of $10,166 from the County
Service Area Appropriation for Contingencies to County
Service Area No. 31 (Biggs Swimming Pool). Expenses
for maintaining the pool through June 2003 exceeded
budgeted amounts - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-316 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
3.51 * Adoption of the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials' Guidelines for Geometric
Design of Very Low Volume Local Roads - approval is
requested to adopt the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials' 2001 Guidelines
for the Geometric Design of Very Low Volume Local
Roads. The use of these standard design manuals and
guidelines will allow the County to design and build
roads and bridges to standards that are uniform and
standard throughout California - action requested -
ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF VERY LOW
VOLUME LOCAL ROADS FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT ON VERY
LOW VOLUME COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
3.52 * Pheasant Landing Unit 3 Subdivision Reimbursement
Agreement - approval is requested for a reimbursement
agreement with Stephen J. Schuster, owner of the
Pheasant Landing Unit 3 Subdivision, for reimbursement
of a portion of the costs expended to reconstruct the
Garner Lane frontage adjacent to his subdivision
project. Pursuant to Butte County Code Section 20-150,
Mr. Schuster can request a reimbursement agreement for
the portion of the road improvements that will benefit
future developers adjacent to the improved section of
Garner Lane. The total improvement costs were
$140,700, of which $56,280 may be reimbursed - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
SHERIFF'S
OFFICE 3.53 * Transfer of Funds - approval is requested to transfer
$9,406 from the Inmate Welfare Fund to the
Incarceration Division budget for repair costs of nine
dryers and four washers in the Jail - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-317 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.54 * Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is requested for the
fixed asset purchase of an industrial level washing
machine in the amount of $17,437.49. The washers are
used for jail-generated laundry. The purchase is
needed to replace a machine that is beyond economic
repair. Funding for the purchase will be provided by
the Inmate Welfare Fund and Board approval is also
requested for a budget transfer to provide the
appropriation for the purchase - action requested -
APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF WASHING MACHINE; AND
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-318 (4/5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.55 * Relief of Accountability - approval is requested for
relief of accountability for proprietary jail
management software that was replaced with an undated
system in 1998. The software was removed by the
proprietor at the end of the license term, but has
remained on the fixed asset inventory list in error.
The District Attorney's Office and Auditor-Controller
have reviewed the request - action requested - GRANT
RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
TREASURER-
TAX COLLECTOR 3.56 * State Fair Booth 2004 - the Treasurer-Tax Collector has
coordinated the County's exhibit at the California
State Fair for the past five years and Board approval
is requested to authorize and appoint the Department as
official representative for 2004 - action requested -
APPOINT THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR AS THE COUNTY'S
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
3.57 * Resolution Declaring Unclaimed Monies in the County
Treasury Property of the County of Butte and
Transferring Said Unclaimed Monies to the County
General Fund - pursuant to Government Code Section
50050 et seq., approval is requested for a resolution
which would authorize unclaimed funds received from the
Public Administrator's Office to be transferred to the
County General Fund - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-319 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING
FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
3.58 * Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Borrowing of
Funds for Fiscal Year 2004-2005; the Issuance and Sale
of a 2004-2005 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
Therefor and Participation in the California
Communities Cash Flow Financing Program - approval is
requested for a resolution which would authorize the
Auditor and Treasurer to begin procedures to
participate in the California Cash Flow Financing
Program for the 2004-2005 issuance of Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Notes. The issuance will be for a maximum
feasible amount to be determined by the Treasurer and
Auditor, not to exceed $25,000,000 - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.59 * Resolution Relating to Financing of the Butte County
Solar Energy Project, County Capital Project
No. 170.031, to Establish Compliance with Reimbursement
Regulations Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1.150-
2 - approval is requested for a resolution which would
declare the County's intention to reimburse prior
expenditures associated with the Butte County Solar
Energy Project out of proceeds of a subsequently issued
series of obligation bonds within 60 days after payment
of the expenditures - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE
IN THE NAME OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE
RESOLUTION AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE PERMANENT FINANCING AS REPLACEMENT FOR THE
$1,200,000 TREASURER'S POOLED INVESTMENT FUND LOAN.
WATER AND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION 3.60 * Streaminders-Chapter of the Izaak Walton League -
approval is requested for an agreement with
Streaminders-Chapter of the Izaak Walton League for
implementation of the stream bed rehabilitation project
along Bidwell Avenue pursuant to the terms of the Urban
Streams Restoration Program Grant. The term of the
agreement is September 1, 2003, through May 1, 2005,
with a maximum amount payable of $171,695 (grant
funds) - 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 -APRIL 13, 2004
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
AND AGENCIES 3 . 61 * In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee - action
requested - REAPPOINT JUDITH NORTHERN, CURRENT OR PAST
RECIPIENT OF PERSONAL CARE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE, TO
A TERM TO END DECEMBER 19, 2006.
3.62 * Private Industry Council - action requested - REAPPOINT
JERRY ACCRED, EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE, TO A TERM TO
END JUNE 2007.
3.63 * Resolution in Recognition of the Opening of the
Esplanade House Transitional Shelter for Homeless
Families - the Community Action Agency is requesting
the Board adopt a resolution in recognition of the
opening of their new program facility located at 181 E.
Shasta Avenue, Chico - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.00 REGULAR AGENDA
PRESENTATION
ITEM 4.01 * Resolution Honoring Butte County Employees for
Dedicated Years of Service - presentation of awards to
employees with 30 years of service to the County of
Butte - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND PRESENT AWARDS TO
EMPLOYEES WITH 30 YEARS OF SERVICE. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES 4 . 02 * Boards, Commissions and Committees .
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies.
* 2. Housing Authority of the County of Butte - the
Executive Director of the Housing Authority of
the County of Butte has submitted a
recommendation for Board appointment of a Tenant
Representative - action requested - REAPPOINT
LENA WHITE, TENANT REPRESENTATIVE, TO A TERM TO
END APRIL 16, 2006.
3. Board Member or Committee Reports.
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APRIL 13, 2004
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
BUDGET AND
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE 4.03 Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the
Chief Administrative Officer.
* 1. Senate Bill 1646 - consideration of support for
legislation introduced by Senator Sam Aanestad
which is intended to preserve the practice of
utilizing volunteer firefighters in rural
California - action requested - APPROVE LETTER(S)
OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
PROVIDE STAFF ADDITIONAL DIRECTION AS NEEDED.
(SUPERVISOR JOSIASSEN)
PRESENTATION
AND DISCUSSION
ITEMS 4.04 * Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund - consideration
of steps required to implement the provisions of Senate
Bill 631, which established a method of distributing
funds from the Indian Gaming Special Distribution
Fund - actions requested:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
INDIAN GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
2. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO THE INDIAN GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT
COMMITTEE;
3. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO WORK WITH THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF OROVILLE TO IDENTIFY THREE ELECTED
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY OF OROVILLE WHO
WILL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO THE INDIAN
GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE AT THE
MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2004;
4. ACCEPT DRAFT BYLAWS FOR THE INDIAN GAMING LOCAL
COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE AND DIRECT STAFF TO
WORK WITH THE COMMITTEE TO FINALIZE BYLAWS TO BE
RETURNED TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL ADOPTION;
5. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
WRITE THE TWO TRIBES PAYING INTO THE INDIAN
GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND ASKING THAT THEY
SELECT TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO SIT ON THE INDIAN
GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE; AND
6. DIRECT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
COORDINATE THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
FROM AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE
COUNTY. (CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
4.05 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
Consideration and Action.
4.06 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 -APRIL 13, 2004
BUTTE COUNTY IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD
AGENDA - APRIL 13 , 2 0 0 4
1.00 CALL To ORDER - Board of Supervisors Room, 25 County
Center Drive, Oroville.
2 . O O AGENDA I TEMS
2.01 * Request to Fill Vacant Position and Approval of
Employment Agreement - approval is requested to fill a
vacant Public Authority Services Specialist position.
Public Authority employees are at-will positions and
approval is also requested for an employment agreement
for the position - action requested - APPROVE REQUEST
TO FILL VACANT PUBLIC AUTHORITY SERVICES SPECIALIST
POSITION; AND APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
2.02 * Resolution to Authorize the California Public
Employees' Retirement System to Submit Application and
Agreement PERS-SOC-32R to the State of California to
Provide Coverage Under the California State Social
Security Agreement of March 9, 1951 - on March 1, 2004,
the employees of the Butte County In-Home Supportive
Services Public Authority voted in favor of coverage
under the provisions of the Old-Age, Survivors,
Disability and Health Insurance System established by
the Federal Social Security Act. The proposed
resolution will authorize an application to enter into
an agreement with the State to provide coverage under
the California State Social Security Agreement - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-001 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
2.03 * Craig L. Jory, Jory HR - approval is requested for an
agreement with Craig L. Jory, Jory HR, for the
provision of negotiation and consulting services in
employer-employee relations. The term of the agreement
is January 1, 2004, through June 30, 2004, with a
maximum amount payable of $9,000 (department budget) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X14789)
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.
4 . O O ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the Butte County In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Board and Reconvene as the Butte
County Board of Supervisors.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTINUED AGENDA
rJ . OO PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
10:30 A.M. 5.01 * Continued Public Hearing - Tentative Parcel Map
Appeal - Ruddy Creek Partnership - consideration of an
appeal of a mitigation measure for a Tentative Parcel
Map to divide a 17.8± acre parcel into four 1.01± acre
parcels for residential development, and a remainder
parcel of 13.4± acres. This is a project on which
notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration with
mitigation measures regarding environmental impacts has
been given. Sewage disposal and domestic water
services would be through the Thermalito Irrigation
District (TID) Parcels 2, 3, and 4 would front on 18tH
Street. Parcel 1, a corner lot, would front on both
18th Street and Feather Avenue. The remainder parcel
would front on Feather Avenue. The remainder parcel
would ultimately be developed with an 87-space mobile
home park. The property is zoned A-R (Agricultural
Residential) and is located on the southeast corner of
Feather Avenue and 18th Street, Thermalito, and
identified as APN 030-360-082, 083, 084 (SB [T PM 03-
26] ) - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD
DENY THE APPEAL TO ELIMINATE MITIGATION MEASURE NO. 2.
(FROM 3-23-04 [5.02])
10:45 A.M. 5.02 * Public Hearing - Butte County Development Services
Department - Amendment to the Text of the Subdivision
and Zoning Ordinances of the Butte County Code -
consideration of an ordinance which will revise County
procedures for processing Lot Line Adjustments and
Mergers; revise zoning site requirements pertaining to
sewage disposal, wells, and approved access; and revise
display notice requirements for hearings (ZCA 04-01) -
actions requested:
1. FIND THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE WILL
AMEND PARTS OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE TO MAKE THEM
CONFORM TO STATE LAW AS DISCUSSED IN THE STAFF
REPORT ;
CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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APRIL 13, 2004
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -APRIL 13, 2004
5.02 2. FIND THAT ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT
Cont. FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PROCESS PURSUANT TO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
CLASS 8 (14 CCR SECTION 15308) AND THE GENERAL
RULE EXEMPTION (14 CCR SECTION 15061(b)(3))
BECAUSE THE ORDINANCE REDUCES ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS BY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENTS ALLOWED AS SPECIFIED IN STATE LAW, AS
WELL AS IMPOSING ADDITIONAL LOCAL REQUIREMENTS ON
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND MERGERS, AND DIRECT THE
CLERK OF THE BOARD TO FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
WITH THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER;
3. FIND THAT BECAUSE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA, THE COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT
TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4 AND 14 CCR
753.5 IS NOT REQUIRED; AND
4. ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES: JEANNE GRAVETTE.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY
UNIT); DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT AND
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT AND
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY UNIT); PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYEES UNIT; SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS UNIT; AND
PROBATION PEACE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION.
7.02 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE.
7.03 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(c) ONE POTENTIAL CASE.
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APRII.13, 2004
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