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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA102301BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA R.J. BEELER, 1st District JANE DOLAN, 2nd District MARY ANNE HOUX, 3rd District CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District KIM YAMAGUCHI, 5th District October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 9:00 A.m. 1.00 Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. 2.00 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 2.01 Invocation - Reverend Bob Biehler, Paradise United Methodist Church, Paradise. 3.00 Consent A ecr nda Minutes 3.01 * Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2001; SEPTEMBER 13, 2001; SEPTEMBER 25, 2001; AND OCTOBER 1, 2001. Appoint- 3.02 * Appointments in Lieu of Elections - pursuant to ments Elections Code Section 10515, the County Clerk- Recorder/Registrar of Voters submits a list of appointments to be made by the Board for agencies wherein the number of persons who filed a Declaration of Candidacy for the November 6, 2001, election did not exceed the number of offices to be filled. The Board is requested to appoint and declare elected: Gary Randle, Director, Buzztail Community Services District, term to end December 2, 2005; John Knoch and Jeffery Reed, Directors, Richardson Springs Community Services District, terms to end December 2, 2005; Robert Becker, Director, Richardson Springs Community Services District, term to end December 5, 2003; Lawrence O. Grell, Director, Drainage District 100, term to end December 2, 2005; Carol Chaffin Albrecht, Director, Table Mountain Irrigation District, term to end December 2, 2005; Dennis Thengvall and Michael Felkins, Directors, Richvale Sanitary District, terms to end December 2, 2005 - action requested - APPOINT AND DECLARE ELECTED APPOINTEES. Time Item No. Land Use 3.03 * Casa Del Rey Planned Unit Development Subdivision Units No. 2 and 3 - Final Maps - consideration of the final maps for Casa Del Rey Planned Unit Development Subdivision Unit No. 2 and Unit No. 3, consisting of 14 and 22 lots respectively, plus common areas located on the west side of Pentz Road lying south of Paradise, and identified as APNs 041- 047-054, 055-310-007, and 041-080-025 (portion). The developer has provided letters of credit to guarantee the construction of the required road, drainage, fire protection and sewer facilities within one year - action requested - APPROVE FINAL MAPS; ACCEPT ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION ON BEHALF OF THE ENTITIES NAMED IN ITEMS 1 AND 2 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT FOR UNIT NO. 2 AND UNIT NO. 3; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT. 3.04 * Durham Land Estates Subdivision, Phase 3 - Final Map - consideration of a subdivision map for Phase 3, which will create 10 lots and the necessary public streets in compliance with the conditions of approval. The developer has provided letters of credit to guarantee construction of the required improvements within one year - action requested - APPROVE FINAL MAP FOR DURHAM LAND ESTATES, PHASE 3; ACCEPT PETERSON ESTATES DRIVE, MARSH COURT, AND THAT PORTION OF TRACY RANCH ROAD AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN ITEM 1 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT. ACCEPT THE PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT AS OFFERED IN ITEM 2 OF THE OWNER' S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT. 3.05 * Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) Agreements - on October 10, 2001, the Land Conservation Act Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend a one-time extension of the filing deadline for Land Conservation Act contract applications from September 15, 2001, to October 31, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE FILING DEADLINE EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2001, TO OCTOBER 31, 2001. Audit and 3.06 * Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) Contracts - Finance Board approval is requested by the Assessor for a resolution which will provide that all lands under Williamson Act contracts (except any such contract for which a notice of non-renewal has been given) will receive a 20o reduction off their Proposition 13 base value. This allows these same properties to qualify for State Department of Conservation subvention funds ($1 per acre for non-prime land and $5 per acre for prime land) - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 2 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.07 * Emergency Medical Services Appropriation (EMSA) - the State Department of Health Services has notified the County of the availability of $205,013 from the Emergency Medical Services Appropriation (AB 430) for fiscal year 2001-2002. The funds will be used for reimbursement of uncompensated emergency medical services. The Public Health Department is requesting the Board approve the Declaration of Intent, Option 3, authorizing the State Department of Health Services to administer the EMSA on behalf of the County through the EMSA Contract Back Program - action requested - APPROVE DECLARATION OF INTENT, OPTION 3, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.08 * State of California-Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs - Youth Development and Crime Prevention Grant - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health to accept $306,302 in grant funds received by the State under the Youth Development and Crime Prevention Initiative. The program will provide job training and employment opportunities, counseling, and youth leadership training and community activities for young people. The term of the grant is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002. The program is expected to be funded at the same level for three years - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-099 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT. 3.09 * State of California-Department of Social Services - Board approval is requested by the Department of Employment and Social Services to accept and appropriate $38,375 in State Independent Living Program funds. The transfer will provide additional funding for the agreement with Northern California Youth and Families for the provision of the Independent Living Program. The Department set the agreement budget at $175,000, however, the current year's allocation received was $213,475. The transfer will allocate the full amount to the agreement - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-097 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED STATE REVENUE; AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES IN BUDGET UNIT 570-004/536.184. Page 3 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.10 * Assessor's Office - Computer Server - Board approval is requested by the Assessor's Office to transfer funds in the amount of $10,100 to cover the cost of a computer server approved for purchase in the fiscal year 2000-2001 budget. Due to an oversight, the funding was not transferred prior to the end of the fiscal year, and the appropriation for the purchase was lost. The funds will be transferred from the department's Property Characteristics Trust Fund - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-098 (4 /5 vote required); AND AUTHORIZE THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY FOR SERVER PURCHASE. 3.11 * Distribution of Excess Proceeds from the Sale of Tax-defaulted Property - County Counsel submits recommendations regarding distribution of excess proceeds from the sale of tax-defaulted property, and requests the Board order distribution pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675 - action requested - ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND ORDER DISTRIBUTION PURSUANT TO REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 4675. Ordinances 3.12 Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the and Probation Department has requested the Department of Resolutions Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which extends the term of one flexibly staffed position of Probation Officer III/II/I, and one term 3/4-time flexibly staffed position of Office Assistant III/II/I to June 30, 2002. The positions support the Serious Habitual Offender Grant Program, and funding for the grant has been renewed through the end of the current fiscal year - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-9-O1 [3.16]) 3.13 Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public Health Department has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which adds one half-time flexibly staffed position of Office Assistant III/II/I in support of the wellness to work program. The position will be fully funded by State funds - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-9-O1 [3.17]) Page 4 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.14 Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public Health Department has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which increases the salary of the position of Director of Health Education ($26.24 - $31.89), retroactive to July 8, 2000. The adjustment provides for the 4o cost of living allowance granted July 8, 2000, which was not applied to this position - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-9-O1 [3.18]) 3.15 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Department of Employment and Social Services has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes one position of Social worker Supervisor II from the Administration budget unit (570-001), and adds one position of Social worker Supervisor II to the Services budget unit (570-004). The position was assigned to the Administration budget unit for the duration of a special project and is being transferred back to the Services budget unit now that the project has been completed - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 3.16 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Department of Employment and Social Services has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes two positions of Information Systems Analyst II, and adds two flexibly staffed positions of Information Systems Analyst III/II/I. The change will provide the department with greater flexibility in staffing choices, and will keep the positions consistent with other Information Systems Analyst positions in the department - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 3.17 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which creates the classifications of Psychologist II ($26.11-$31.73) and Supervising Psychologist ($28.85-$35.07), and retitles the positions of Psychologist to Psychologist I, in response to a study on the organizational structure of the Psychological Services Division. The ordinance also deletes four positions of Psychologist, and adds three positions of Psychologist II/I, and one position of Supervising Psychologist to implement the new structure - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. Page 5 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.18 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes one flexibly staffed position of Mental Health Clinician II/I, and adds one position of Supervisor-Mental Health Counselor in support of the Drug Treatment Program under Proposition 36 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 3.19 * Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Probation Department has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes one flexibly staffed position of Legal Typist Clerk/Office Assistant III/II/I, and adds one flexibly staffed position of Legal Secretary I/Legal Typist Clerk as the result of a reclassification study - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 3.20 * Resolution in Recognition of Farm City Celebration - Board approval is requested by the Agricultural Commissioner for a resolution in support of the 21St Annual Farm City Celebration, October 30 to November 17, 2001 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.21 * Resolution Extending a Non-exclusive Cable Television Franchise in the Unincorporated Areas of Paradise - Board approval is requested by the Administrative Office for a resolution which will extend the non-exclusive cable television franchise granted to TCI of Northern California, Inc., in the Paradise area, to December 31, 2001. The extension will allow additional time to conclude franchise negotiations, allow for public review to extend beyond October 31, 2001, and provide for uninterrupted cable service to subscribers - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Roads 3.22 * Reconstruction of Concow Road from State Route 70 to Nelson Bar Road - County Project No. 52515A-94-1 - Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 - CCO No. 1, in the increasing amount of $102,141.41 provides for the reconstruction of an additional 1.29 mile section of roadway on Pinkston Canyon Road between State Route 70 and Concow Road. The additional roadway reconstruction is being funded with the balance of STIP funds (1000 reimbursable State funds) remaining for this fiscal year - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 6 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.23 * Pavement Overlay on Various Butte County Roadways - County Project No. AC-2000-1 - Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 - CCO No. 1, in the increasing amount of $132,761.16, provides for the reconstruction of an additional 1.15 mile section of roadway on Riceton Highway between State Route 162 and the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The additional roadway reconstruction is being funded with the balance of STIP funds (1000 reimbursable State funds) remaining for this fiscal year - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.24 * Reconstruction of Concow Road from State Route 70 to Nelson Bar Road - County Project No. 52515A-94-1 - Notice of Completion - the project consisted of the reconstruction of a portion of an existing two-lane roadway by placing aggregate base and surfacing with asphalt concrete. All contract work has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications - action requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 3.25 * Roadway widening on Midway at the Durham Ball Park Entrance - County Project No. 26311-2-00-1 - Notice of Completion - the project consisted of grinding and removing the existing asphalt concrete open grade surface, grinding and widening the shoulders, constructing an asphalt concrete leveling course, and surfacing the entire roadway with an asphalt concrete overlay. All contract work has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications - action requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 3.26 * Pavement Overlay on Various Butte County Roads: Grand Avenue, Upper Palermo Road, and Biggs East Highway - County Project No. AC-99-2 - Notice of Completion - the project consisted of placing asphalt concrete over pavement reinforcing fabric, placing aggregate base shoulder backing, thermoplastic traffic strips, pavement markings and pavement markers over an approximate length of 6.6 miles. All contract work has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications - action requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Page 7 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.27 * Pavement Overlay on Various Butte County Roads: East Gridley Road, B Street and Larkin Road - County Project No. AC-2000-1 - Notice of Completion - the project consisted of placing asphalt concrete over pavement reinforcing fabric, placing aggregate base shoulder backing, thermoplastic traffic strips, pavement markings and pavement markers over an approximate length of 4.9 miles. All contract work has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications - action requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 3.28 * City of Chico Improvement Project No. 10140 - Right-of-way Acquisition - the City of Chico is planning a reconstruction project entitled, "Palmetto Avenue Paving and Frontage Improvements (Project No. 10140)". This reconstruction project will require the County to purchase additional right-of-way to accommodate the new construction of a proposed S-27A handicapped ramp, and Board approval is requested by the Public works Department for an acquisition agreement, grant deed, and certificate of acceptance in support of the project - action requested - APPROVE ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ACCEPT GRANT DEED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND CONSENT. Agreements 3.29 * Lawrence Odle - Employment Agreement - Board and approval of an employment agreement with Lawrence Grants Odle for the position of Interim Chief Administrative Officer. The term of the agreement is October 26, 2001, through February 26, 2001, with a maximum salary amount payable of $44,289, a $70 per month cell phone allowance, and a $520 per month car allowance (Administrative Office budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.30 * NorthStar Engineering - Board approval is requested by the Administrative Office for an agreement with NorthStar Engineering for the provision of engineering services in support of the County's Small Communities Grant application. The grant is being sought in support of the Chico Urban Area Nitrate Compliance Plan wherein 7,800 dwelling units are proposed to be converted from on-site septic systems to sewer. The term of the agreement is through October 31, 2002, with a maximum amount payable of $81,200. Funding for the agreement is available in the County Service Area #114 (Chico Urban Area Nitrate Compliance Plan) budget, and is entirely reimbursable by the grant - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13251) Page 8 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.31 * Application for Grant Funds for Urban Recreational and Cultural Centers - Board approval is requested by the Administrative Office for a resolution approving the application for local assistance funds from the Urban Recreational and Cultural Centers, Museums, and Facilities for wildlife or Environmental Education Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. The grant funds will be used to rehabilitate the Memorial Halls - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.32 * State of California-Department of Food and Agriculture - Board approval is requested by the Agricultural Commissioner for a revenue agreement with the State of California-Department of Food and Agriculture for funds to support Glassy-winged Sharpshooter/Pierces Disease activities for fiscal year 2001-2002. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum amount payable to the County of $73,423. The Agricultural Commissioner's fiscal year 2001-2002 budget included $50,000 for this agreement, and Board approval is requested for a budget transfer to accept and appropriate the additional $23,423 received - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-095 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR- CONTROLLER. 3.33 * Right Road Recovery Programs, Inc. - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an amendment to the agreement with Right Road Recovery Programs, Inc., for the provision of residential treatment services for drug and/or alcohol abuse, perinatal services for clients with children, and residential treatment services for severely mentally ill homeless individuals. The amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2002, increases the maximum amount payable by $86,580 (department budget) for fiscal year 2001-2002, and provides clarifying language with regards to cost reports and payment provisions - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X10699) Page 9 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.34 * Glenn County Human Resource Agency - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Department of Employment and Social Services for an amendment to the agreement with the Glenn County Human Resource Agency which provides for the County's share of operating the Northern Regional Child welfare Services/Case Management Systems (CWS/CMS) computer training center. The amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2002, and provides for reimbursement of the County's operating costs to Glenn County. The County receives an annual allocation from the State to provide CwS/CMS computer training. The proposed amendment provides that the Federal and State portion of the annual allocation be paid directly to Glenn County, and specifies the required County match of $9,503 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11414) 3.35 * Parent Education Network - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Department of Employment and Social Services for an amendment to the agreement with the Parent Education Network for the provision of the Families in Transition Team program. The amendment changes the method of payment from a "1/12th of the contract per month" method to a "per unit of service" payment method. The amendment also specifies the type of detailed information required for review by the Department. All other terms and provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11649) 3.36 * Community Opportunities for Vocational Experience (C.O.V.E.) - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Public works Department for an amendment to the agreement with C.O.V.E. for the provision of curbside recycling service in the Town of Paradise and some unincorporated County areas in the vicinity of Magalia and Paradise Pines. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2000, through October 1, 2002, with a maximum amount payable of $27,000. The agreement is funded by grant funds received from the California Department of Conservation. Grant funds totaling $37,151 were received, and the Public works Department is also requesting to utilize the remaining $10,151 to purchase recycling containers for use in the communities of Cohasset, Forest Ranch, Durham and Centerville - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. (Contract NO. X11798) Page 10 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 3.37 * Greenleaf Compaction, Inc. - Board approval is requested by the Sheriff's Office for an agreement with Greenleaf Compaction, Inc., for the provision of a cardboard bailer for use primarily on the cardboard generated by the Butte County Jail food services division. The term of the agreement is November 1, 2001, through November 1, 2006, with a maximum amount payable of $250 per month (department budget). This is a renewing agreement and Greenleaf Compaction, Inc., is providing one month of free service for the agreement renewal - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13260) 3.38 * Greenleaf Compaction, Inc. - Board approval is requested by the Sheriff's Office for an agreement with Greenleaf Compaction, Inc., for the provision of a trash compactor for use by the Butte County Jail. The term of the agreement is November 1, 2001, through November 1, 2006, with a maximum amount payable of $365 per month (department budget). This is a renewing agreement and Greenleaf Compaction, Inc., is providing one month of free service for the agreement renewal - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13259) Miscel- 3.39 * Annual Report to the California State Library for laneous Fiscal Year 2000-2001 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. 3.40 * Advance Step Hire - the Department of Child Support Services has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare an agenda item, pursuant to Personnel Rules, Section 11.5b, requesting the Board approve the advance step hire of a Family Support Case Manager II candidate to Step 3 of the salary range based on experience - action requested - APPROVE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF A FAMILY SUPPORT CASE MANAGER II CANDIDATE TO STEP 3 OF THE SALARY RANGE. 4.00 Regular Agenda 4.01 Appointments - Boards, Commissions, and Committees. * 1. Appointments to listed vacancies. * 2. Sacramento River watershed Program - consideration of the appointment of a Board member representative to serve as a founding trustee of the Sacramento River watershed Program - action requested - APPOINT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE. Page 11 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 4.02 Update on legislative and budget activities. (ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER) 4.03 * Sacramento Valley water Management Agreement - Report to the Board - presentation regarding the status of the Sacramento Valley water Management Agreement associated with Phase 8 of the State water Board water rights hearings - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION) 4.04 * Board Discussion - Consideration of the Addition of a 1/4-time Attorney to the Public Defender Consortium - pursuant to Board direction of October 9, 2001, discussion of the addition of a 1/4-time attorney to the Public Defender program in support of therapeutic courts - action requested - APPROVE ADDITION OF A 1/4-TIME ATTORNEY TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER PROGRAM. (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE/PUBLIC DEFENDER) 4.05 * Development Services Department - Supplemental Report - presentation of a supplemental report to the department report of August 28, 2001, setting forth observations and recommendations regarding the overall organization of County land development services, and specific suggestions regarding operational issues in the department - action requested - ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT; AND SHOULD THE BOARD APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, APPROVE AND DIRECT THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PREPARE A BUDGET TRANSFER (4 /5 vote required) OF FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY'S APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES FUND TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS REFLECTED IN THE AGENDA REPORT DATED OCTOBER 23, 2001. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT) Page 12 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 4.06 * Research and Business Park - Site Designation Criteria - on September 11, 2001, the Board directed Development Services Department staff to initiate the process of a General Plan Amendment and zoning change for four parcels of real property in the unincorporated area of Butte County from agricultural uses to research and business park uses. Staff is requesting the Board consider whether to include two additional parcels in the process, execute the application for the General Plan Amendment and zoning ordinance changes, and authorize the budget transfer required to fund the consultant services that would be utilized in connection with environmental review - action requested: 1. FIND THAT THE SITE AREAS 3 AND 4 SUBSTANTIALLY SATISFY THE SITE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL PLAN, AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 9, 2001; 2. APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE, IDENTIFIED AS ATTACHMENT "D" OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 9, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-096 (4 /5 vote required) TRANSFERRING $250,000 FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES BUDGET UNIT (690.010) TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT-PLANNING DIVISION BUDGET UNIT (480.001). (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) 4.07 * Resource Conservation District - consideration of a resolution calling for an election regarding the formation of the Butte County Resource Conservation District, and consolidating the election with the Statewide Primary to be held March 5, 2002 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION) Page 13 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 4.08 * Submission of Grant Application for Funding Under the Local Groundwater Management Assistance Act of 2000 (AB 303) - Board approval is requested by the Department of water and Resource Conservation to apply for grant funding under the Local Groundwater Management Assistance Act of 2000 for the completion of two dedicated monitoring wells equipped with extensometers associated with the implementation of Chapter 33 of the Butte County Code - action requested - APPROVE GRANT PROPOSAL; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION) 4.09 * Agreement with the State Department of water Resources Extending the County's Entitlement Reduction Through 2004 -Board approval is requested by the Department of water and Resource Conservation for an agreement with the State Department of water Resources which will continue the reduction of the County's Table A entitlement at 3,500 acre feet through 2004 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION) 4.10 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. 5.00 Public Hearings and Timed Items 10:20 A.m. 5.01 * Timed Item - Butte County Child Care Committee - Update Report - report to the Board on the outcomes of the Butte County Child Care Committee meeting of August 20, 2001 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. Page 14 October 23, 2001 Time 10:30 A.M. Item No. 5.02 * Public Hearing - Ridgeway Development Tentative Subdivision Map - Appeal - consideration of the appeal of the Development Review Committee's approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map to create a gated, private subdivision containing 177 single- family residential parcels and 140 residential condominiums (317 residential units total) from three existing parcels totaling 135 acres. (This is a project on which notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration with mitigation measures regarding environmental impacts has been given.) Phase I of the subdivision will include 171 residential units (109 single family residential parcels and 62 condominium units), and Phase II will include 146 units (68 single family residential parcels and 78 condominium units). The project is proposed to contain natural and developed open- space. water service is proposed to be provided by the Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District. Sewer service is proposed to be provided by the Lake Oroville Area Public Utilities District. Access will be provided by two private subdivision roads connecting with the Olive Highway (State Route 162). The property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) and is located on the south side of Olive Highway (State Route 162) immediately east of Apica Avenue, in the Oroville area, and identified as APNS 069- 520-023, 039, and 040. (File No. TSM 00-02 [DB]) - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD CONTINUE THE HEARING OPEN TO NOVEMBER 20, 2001, AT 11:00 A.M. 6.00 Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) 7.00 Closed Session 7.01 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE. 7.02 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. 7.03 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. Page 15 October 23, 2001 Time Item No. 7.04 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT); COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT). A copy of the agenda and supporting material 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) is available in the Administrative Office for your review. Please do not remove items from this file. A copy 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 in the agenda signifies that material has been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain this item. The Board of Supervisors is committed to making its proceedings accessible to all citizens. Individuals with special needs may call 530-538-7643 for assistance. All requests must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Page 16 October 23, 2001