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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA100907BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA /° 0 0 o~ \o Starlyn Brown, Interim Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board OCTOBER 9, 2007 ~~F ~~ N County Supervisors O lO O OI Bill Connelly, District 1 Jane Dolan, District 2 Maureen Kirk, District 3 Curt Josiassen, District 4 Kim Yamaguchi, District 5 Bruce Alpert, County Counsel. BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 9: 0 0 A. M. 1.O O CALL TO ORDER 1.01 Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 1.03 Observation of a Moment of Silence. 2.O O CORRECTIONS ANDJOR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA. 3 . O O CONSENT AGENDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 3.01 * Budget Transfer - approval is requested for a budget transfer of $21,694.67 for capital improvements to Behavioral Health's Psychiatric Health Facility located at 592 Rio Lindo Avenue, Chico - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. 3.02 Lynn Pappas, M.D. - approval is requested for a sole source agreement with Lynn Pappas, M.D., for the provision of psychiatric services and medical treatments. The term of the agreement is September 10, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable of $196,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 3.03 * Janese Charpentier, FNP-C, PA-C - amendment - approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement with Janese Charpentier, FNP-C, PA-C for the provision of psychiatric services. The amendment increases the maximum amount payable by $20,000. All other terms and conditions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 3.04 * Accept Unanticipated Revenue - approval is requested to accept $70,775 in revenue from the California Friday Night Live Partnership (CFNLP) - Methamphetamine Prevention Initiative project - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 3.05 * Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2007; AND OCTOBER 1, 2007. PAGE 1 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.06 * Donation of Surplus Radios - approval is requested by the Office of Emergency Services to donate one Kenwood Model TK-862G radio to each of the Emergency Operation Centers {EOC) in the county. Each radio has a microphone, power cable, bracket, and installation hardware - action requested - APPROVE DONATION OF RADIOS. 3.07 * Resolution Extending Non-Exclusive Cable Television for the Unincorporated Areas of Butte County - consideration of a resolution extending the term of the agreement with Comcast of Southern California, Inc. and Comcast of Northern California II, Inc. The time required to conclude negotiations and allow for public review will extend beyond the expiration date of October 31, 2007. In order to avoid interruption of cable service, it is in the public interest to extend the current franchise through December 31, 2007 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.08 Fiscal Year 2007 State Homeland Security Grant - approval is requested to accept and appropriate $468,212 in unanticipated revenue from the Office of Homeland Security. The funds will be used as follows: 1) A total of $382,344 for the purchase of radios for local fire, law enforcement, and Public Health interoperability; 2} $15,000 for community outreach and equipment for the Sheriff's Department; 3) $10,000 for a consultant to plan an emergency response exercise; 4) $46,822 for Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disaster related training; and 5) $14,046 for Management and Administrative costs - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. 3.09 * Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) - amendment - approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement for the remodel of the space in the Butte County Courthouse that was recently vacated by the law library. While the remodel project will be paid by the local Court and managed by the AOC, the Court requested the amendment to reflect the change in the estimated cost for the project - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. PAGE 2 OCTOBER 9, 200? BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - l7CTOBER ~, 2007 CLERR- RECORDER/ ELECTIONS COUNTY COUNSEL PAGE 3 OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.10 * Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is requested for the purchase of a computer system and Fujitsu Scanner for scanning voter registration cards. The estimated cost is $7,200 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SCANNER IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,200. 3.11 Transfer Tax Refunds (2) - pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code 5096, approval is requested for the refund of documentary transfer taxes that were erroneously collected on two documents: an Assignment of Assumption of Lease Agreement recorded on July 26, 2007 and a Grant Deed recorded an August 28, 2007 - action requested - AUTHORIZE REFUND OF $2,467.45 TO FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AND REFUND OF $110 TO THEODORE M. CLUVER. 3.12 Confidential Voter Registration far Public Safety Officers - approval is requested for the County Clerk- RecorderlRegistrar of Voters to make confidential the residence address, telephone number and email address shown on voter registration cards of certain public safety officials, including peace officers, judges, and government attorneys practicing criminal law - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY CLERK- RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO IMPLEMENT THE VOTER CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SUCTION 2166.7. 3.13 * Budget Transfer and Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is requested for the purchase of two HP ProLiant servers and accessories in the amount of $14,500 to replace existing servers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4l5 vote required} ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNAN'T'ICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF SERVERS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,500. 3.14 * Overland, Pacific, & Culter, Inc.- approval is requested for an agreement with Overland, Pacific, & Culter, Inc. for the provision of real estate related, relocation services in connection with the project referred to as Veterans Memorial Park - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 EMPLOY2+~NT AND SocZA.L SERVICES FIRE GENERa-L SERVICES PACE 4 OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.15 * Regents of the University of California - UC Davis - approval is requested for a sole source agreement with Regents of the University of California - UC Davis for the provision of training related to welfare reform requirements. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable by the County of $43,350 {department budget). UC Davis provides an In-Kind contribution of $7,650 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 3.16 Office of the District Attorney (DA) - approval is requested for an agreement between the Department of Employment and Social Services and the DA for the provision of Investigative Services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable of $700,000 (department budget). Reimbursement for services will be made on a quarterly basis - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 3.17 * Resolution Recognizing National Fire Prevention Week - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.18 * Resolution to Continue the Water Infiltration Remediation at Courthouse Expansion - consideration of a resolution to continue the action taken by Resolution Number 07-153 which was adopted at the September 25, 2007 Board of Supervisors meeting. Section 22050(c) of the Public Contract Code requires that the Board adopt a resolution at each subsequent meeting until the findings of the initial resolution are no longer relevant - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION {4f5 vote required} AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.19 * Superior Court of California, County of Butte - amendment - approval is requested far an amendment to the agreement with Superior Court of California, County of Butte far the Basement Infill Project. The Court has provided revised cost figures, not necessarily related to the water infiltration remdediation, that increase the maximum amount payable by $47,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER {4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (Contract No. X16080) BUTTE ~OUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.20 * Notice of Completion for Asphalt Repairs on Driveway between 25 County Center Drive and 1 Court Street - all work for this project has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications - action requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. HUNAN RESavRCES 3.21 * Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the department has prepared a resolution which will amend the salary ordinance as follows: HL'~MAN RESOURCES - requests to change the range of the Superintendent, Juvenile Hall from 63 to 64 effective July 1, 2007. PUBLIC HEALTH - requests that one vacant position of Environmental Health Specialist, Associate; Environmental Health Specialist; and Environmental Health Specialist, Senior be changed to a position of Environmental Health Technician. The department also requests to flexibly staff five positions of Environmental Health Specialist to Environmental Health Specialist, Associate; Environmental Health Specialist; or Environmental Health Specialist, Senior. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - requests to delete the following: 1} Three positions of Behavioral Health Counselor; Behavioral Health Counselor, Senior; and Mental Health Worker from budget unit 541-011; 2) One position of Mental Health Clinician; Mental Health Clinician Intern; 3} One position of Medical Records Technician; Medical Records Technician, Senior; and 4) One position of Behavioral Health Counselor; Behavioral Health Counselor, Senior; and Mental Health Worker from budget unit 541-013. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - adds one position of Planner, Principal - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. PROBATION 3.22 * Gail Strickland - approval is requested for a sole source agreement with Gail Strickland for the provision of assessment, treatment, counseling, and case management to at-risk youth and families. The term of the agreement is September 25, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable of $55,000 - 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. PAGE 5 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.23 * Catalyst Domestic Violence Services - amendment - approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services for the facilitation of female only discussion groups at the Butte County Juvenile Hall. The amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2008 and increases the maximum amount payable by $4,500 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. PUBLIC woxxs 3.24 * County Service Area {CSA} 169, Zone 4 - Sierra Moon Subdivision - approval is requested to establish an initial budget for CSA 169. The developer of the subdivision has funded the CSA for the first fiscal year as assessments cannot be established until the 2008/2009 tax roll - action requested - APPROVE THE INITIAL BUDGET FOR CSA 169, ZONE 4; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. 3.25 * Accept Donation - approval is requested to accept the donation of the use of a portion of the Highway 70 Industrial Park for a waste tire amnesty event that will be held on October 13 , 2007 . The owner of the facility is Steven Seidenglanz. The Department of Public Works will have the use of the facility for ten days from set up to post event cleanup - action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN A LETTER OF APPRECIATION. 3.26 * Waste Recovery West, Inc. - approval is requested for an agreement with Waste Recovery West, Inc. for the provision of services related to the transportation and disposal/recycling of waste tires collected at two upcoming tire amnesty events. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable of $45,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required} ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. 3.27 * Contract Change Order for the Construction of Module 4, Phase C, Neal Road Sanitary Landfill - approval is requested for a Contract Change Order that provides for increased funding far additional subgrade preparation on the floor of Module 4, Phase C. This change increases the contract by $7,999.10 - action requested - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X16744} PAGE 6 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.28 * Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Submit Applications for 2007 State (SR2S} and Federal Safe Route (SRTS) to Schools Grants - consideration of a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to act as Official Representative in nominating and submitting four grant applications - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. SHERIFF- C©RONER 3.29 * Budget Transfer and Fixed Asset Purchase - The Sheriff's Office entered into a four-year lease/purchase for a 2008 Ford F350 truck for the boating enforcement program. The lease/purchase is funded through the Department of Boating and Waterways. It is required to book this leasetpurchase into the fixed asset account - action requested - APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF 2008 FORD F350 TRUCK; AND ACCEPT UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM LOAN PROCEEDS THAT OFFSET PURCHASE. 3.30 * Elite Universal Security - amendment - approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement with Elite Universal Security. The firm guards inmates who have been transported to the hospital to receive extended care. The amendment increases the maximum amount payable by $125,000. 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. X16387} TREASURER! TAx COLLECTOR 3.31 * Monthly Investment Report - submitted is the Monthly Investment Report dated August 31, 2007, in accordance with the Statement of Investment Policy dated July 1, 2007 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND Af3ENCIES 3.32 * Resolution Proclaiming October 2007 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.33 Sacramento River Reclamation District - the Secretary of the Sacramento River Reclamation District has certified that the number of Declarations of Candidacy for the 2007 Special District Election cycle did not exceed the number of director vacancies. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10515, the District is requesting the Board appoint and declare elected the candidates who filed - action requested - APPOINT MIKE THOMPSON, ROY RONEY, SHIRLEY LEWIS AND DONALD O'DELL TO TERMS TO END DECEMBER 2, 2011. PAGE 7 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 3.34 * Rock Creek Reclamation District - the Secretary of the Rock Creek Reclamation District has certified that the number of Declarations of Candidacy for the 2007 Special District Election cycle did not exceed the number of director vacancies. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10515, the District is requesting the Board appoint and declare elected the candidates who filed - action requested - APPOINT ROBERT HENNIGAN, MARY JO LAUDERDALE, AND ED OVIEDO TO TERMS TO END DECEMBER 2, 2011. 4 . ~ d REGULAR AGENDA BOARDS, COMMI33IONS AND CONMITTEES 4.01 * Boards, Commissions and Committees. 1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies. 2. Board Member or Committee Reports. BUDI3ET, LEGISLATIVE OR COUNTY RELATED UPDATES 4.02 Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Interim Chief Administrative Officer. 1. Report by Sheriff Perry Reniff on the Las Plumas High School Incident. 4.03 Update of General Plan 2030 Process by Director- Development Services. PAGE 8 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 200"7 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 4 . 0 ~ * Community Response Vehicle (CRV} for the Drug Endangered Children's Program - presentation by District Attorney, Mike Ramsey - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (District Attorney} 4.05 Discussion Regarding Options for Informal Government Structures in Unincorporated Areas of Butte County - A few local communities have expressed interest in having a greater voice with the Board of Supervisors. Staff will present various options which range from formal to informal structures - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION; AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON HOW TO PROCEED. (Chief Administrative Office} 4.06 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action. S.OU PUBLIC HF.ARING3 AND TIED ITEMS 10:00 A.M. 5.01 * Public Hearing - Lincoln Boulevard vacate a portion Lincoln Boulevard, RESOLUTION AND AU Works) Resolution to Vacate a Portion of - consideration of a resolution to of the public right of way along Oroville -action requested - ADOPT THORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public PnGF, 9 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 10:15 A.M. 5.02 * Public Hearing - Budget Transfer of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income - State CDBG Program Income is defined as gross income received by the County that has been directly generated from the use of CDBG funds. The State requires that Program Income be substantially expended by the end of each fiscal year. Currently, grant no. 05-STBG-1621 is approved to fund Americans with Disabilities Act improvements to the Veterans Halls in Chico, Gridley, Paradise, and Oroville. Due to increased costs, the original grant will not cover the necessary improvements needed. At the April 24, 2007 meeting, the Board approved Program Income transfers far the Gridley and Paradise Veterans Halls. The current Program Income balance will allow a transfer of $160,000 for the improvements to the Oroville Veterans Hall - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Chief Administrative Office) 10:30 A.M. 5.03 * Timed Item - Update on Lake Oroville Project 2100 - FERC Relicensing - Presentation by Carol Smoots of Perkins & Coie, Washington, D.C. and the FERC Subcommittee - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (County Counsel} 6.0 0 PusLIC GoI~NT 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. PAGE. 10 OCTOBER 9, 2007 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -OCTOBER 9, 2007 T . OO CLOSED SESSION 7.01 ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(a): 1. FOGARTY V. CITY OF CHICO, ET AL. - USDC CASE N0. 06-01007; 2. BORGE DEVELOPMENT V. COUNTY OF BUTTE - USDC CASE NO. 06-02228; 3. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100); 4. FIRST RESPONDER, ENLOE & OROVILLE HOSPITAL V. NOR CAL-EMS AND COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE N0. 137303. 7.02 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.8: PROPERTY: APN 012-041-004 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: BRUCE ALPERT NEGOTIATING PARTY: LESA FRANCO NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. 7.03 SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b){1) - ONE POTENTIAL CASE. PAGE 11 OCTOBER 9~ 2007 Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Conduct of the Board of Supervisors Meetings Meeting Information: Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies ofthe adapted meeting calendar for the year are available in Che County Administrative Ofice or at the Clerk of the Board website at www.buttecounty.netlcob. Agenda Information: The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, c-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available for your review at the County Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these fries), and at the Clerk of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have been received but not included in the agenda supporting material Copies of all communications received by the Board of Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at the Administrative Office upon request. An (*) appearing before an agenda item signifies that material has been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that item. Agenda Format and Meeting Order: The agenda is usuallyorganized into the following areas and meetings generallyproceed in the following order: 1. Consent Agenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda. 2. Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion arc heard. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section. 3. Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required bylaw to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start before the time listed. 4. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, bylaw, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction. 5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session. 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All requests for special accommodations andlor alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. For further information contact the: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Administrative Office 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 530-538-7631 www.buttecounty.netlcob