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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
R.J. "BOB" BEELER, 1ST DISTRICT
JANE DOLAN, 2ND DISTRICT
MARY ANNE HOUX, 3RD DISTRICT
CURT JOSIASSEN, 4T" DISTRICT
KIM YAMAGUCHI, 5T" DISTRICT
January 8, 2002
Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration
Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Supervisors present: Beeler,
Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi, and Chair Josiassen. Also present: Lawrence
Odle, Interim Chief Administrative Officer; Bruce Alpert, County Counsel;
and Marion Reeves, Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
CHAIR JOSIASSEN REQUESTED A PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY OF TOM REID,
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR, WHO PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 29, 2001.
CHAIR JOSIASSEN EXPRESSED THE SADNESS OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY FOR THIS
TRAGIC LOSS, AND REQUESTED A PRAYER OF HEALING FOR THE REID FAMILY AND
THE COUNTY.
A MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF TOM REID.
Invocation - Reverend Norm Gardner, The Rock Fellowship, Magalia.
02-001
MOTION
VOTE:
Board of Supervisors Organization for 2002. (183)
Comments by Chair Josiassen
CHAIR JOSIASSEN REFLECTS ON THE CHANGES TO THE COUNTY IN 2001, AND
EXPRESSES HIS GRATITUDE FOR SERVING AS CHAIR THIS LAST YEAR. CHAIR
JOSIASSEN ALSO THANKED STARLYN BROWN FOR SERVING AS INTERIM CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AFTER JOHN BLACKLOCK'S RETIREMENT, AND THANKED
LARRY ODLE FOR SERVING AS INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER UNTIL A
REPLACEMENT CAN BE FOUND.
SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI REFLECTS BACK ON HIS FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE.
Election of Board Chair (435)
I MOVE TO SELECT CHAIR JOSIASSEN TO CONTINUE AS BOARD CHAIR FOR THE NEXT
YEAR.
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l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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January 8, 2002
02-001 Election of Board Vice Chair
MOTION: I MOVE TO SELECT SUPERVISOR BEELER TO CONTINUE AS BOARD VICE CHAIR FOR
THE NEXT YEAR.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Comments by Supervisors:
1. New Chair
CHAIR JOSIASSEN EXPRESSED HIS WISHES FOR THE COMING YEAR AND EXPRESSED
HIS GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE STAFF THAT SUPPORTS THE BOARD AND
COUNTY.
2. Board Members
SUPERVISOR BEELER EXPRESSES HIS THANKS TO CHAIR JOSIASSEN FOR THE
OUTSTANDING JOB HE HAS DONE.
02-002 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action.
(621)
1. Savings Incentive Program - Expenditure Plans - pursuant to Board
direction of December 18, 2001, the Administrative Office submits
the departmental expenditure plans for Savings Incentive Program
funds. Board approval is also requested for a budget transfer of
funds from the savings designation within the General Fund
Appropriation for Contingencies to the various departmental budgets
receiving savings payments, and to approve the fixed asset purchases
contained within the expenditure plans - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-184 (4/5 vote required) FROM THE GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION OF CONTINGENCIES TO THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS;
AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE PLANS.
2. Prison Health Services, Inc., - Letter of Agreement - Board
approval is requested by the Administrative Office for a Letter of
Agreement with Prison Health Services, Inc., for the provision of
medical services to inmates in the Butte County Jail and residents
of the Butte County Juvenile Hall. The proposed Letter of Agreement
amends the agreement with Prison Health Services, Inc., and adjusts
the compensation rates, limits the contractor's liability for off-
site medical care, increases base staff, reduces the contractor's
professional liability amounts, reduces the notice requirement for
termination, and limits the annual cost to the contractor for
treatment of individuals with blood disorders - action requested -
RATIFY LETTER OF AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE INTERIM CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
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January 8, 2002
02-003
Consent Acrenda
1. Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS B-180
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE/MIOCR BUDGET); B-181 (BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH/PROPOSITION 36 BUDGET); B-182 (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/MIOCR
BUDGET); AND B-177 (SHERIFF'S OFFICE INMATE WELFARE FUND [4 /5 vote
required]).
2. County Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
25355, donations of $4,295 from the Chico Friends of the Library,
$1,789.20 from the Oroville Friends of the Library, $500 from the
Chico Eagles Auxiliary, $200 from Perfect Plank Company of Paradise,
$200 from Barbara Bush Zontek of Oroville, and $100 from Tracy and
Madeleine Caton of Paradise, have been received for the Butte County
Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action requested - ACCEPT
DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION.
3. Local Child Care Planning Council - Board approval is requested by
the Butte County Office of Education, on behalf of the Local Child
Care Planning Council, to approve the updated council membership
list - action requested - APPOINT/REAPPOINT MEMBER LISTING AS
SUBMITTED; AND APPROVE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT REGARDING COMPOSITION
OF LOCAL CHILD CARE PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
4. Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District - action
requested - REAPPOINT ALLAN SEEFELDT, DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE, TO
A TERM TO END DECEMBER 31, 2005.
5. Butte County Animal Control Advisory Board - action requested -
APPOINT JAIMEE WOOD, BUTTE COUNTY FARM BUREAU REPRESENTATIVE.
6. Bangor Cemetery District - action requested - APPOINT KEN SARNECKI,
TRUSTEE, TO A VACATED TERM TO END JANUARY 1, 2003.
7. Land Conservation Agreement - Notice of Nonrenewal - notice is given
by Robert A. and Iona R. Bruce that the Land Conservation Act
agreement recorded on February 27, 1976, is not to be renewed -
action requested - ACCEPT NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICE.
8. Award of Bid No. 39-02 - Lease/Purchase of Five Fire Trucks - bids
have been opened for the lease/purchase of five fire trucks with
the low bidder meeting specifications being Hi-Tech Emergency
Service Vehicles, Inc., of Oakdale, California, in the amount
$1,321,480 - action requested - REJECT BID FROM FERRARA FIRE
APPARATUS, INC., AS NON-RESPONSIVE, AND AWARD BID TO HI-TECH
EMERGENCY SERVICE VEHICLES, INC.
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January 8, 2002
02-003 9. Fire Department - Truck Purchase - Board approval is requested by
the Fire Department to purchase a 1992 Ford F350 Truck in the amount
of 9, 624.65, for use by the Forest Ranch Volunteer Fire Company. The
Butte Meadows/Jonesville Association has already contributed
$4,812.32, and Board approval is also requested for a budget
transfer of $4,812.33 from the Community Cost Share Trust Fund to
provide the remaining needed funds for the purchase - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-176 (4/5 vote required); AND
APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF USED TRUCK.
10. Treasurer-Tax Collector - Fixed Asset Purchase and Funding
Requests - Board approval is requested by the Treasurer-Tax
Collector for a budget transfer from the Tax Collector' s Trust Fund
in the amount of $50, 400 . A portion of the transfer will provide the
remaining funds needed ($14,400) to remodel the Central Collections
Accounting Section and Tax Department. Initially the department had
proposed to fund the remodel with the use of Savings Incentive
Program (SIP) dollars, but the subsequent reduction in SIP awards
has necessitated additional funding. The remaining transferred funds
will be used to purchase the following items for the department: a
document imaging system in the amount of $26,000; upgraded computer
equipment in the amount of $15,000; and the installation of a sink
in the staff lounge area in the amount of $5,000 - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-178 (4/5 vote required) FROM
THE TAX COLLECTOR' S TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 5 0 , 4 0 0 ; AND APPROVE
FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM, COMPUTER UPGRADES,
AND INSTALLATION OF SINK.
11. Development Services Department - Computer File Server Purchase -
Board approval is requested by the Development Services Department
for the unanticipated fixed asset purchase of a computer file server
in the amount of $7,573.46. The department's current system is
failing, and discussions with County Information Systems staff have
resulted in the recommendation to purchase new equipment. Funding
for the purchase is available utilizing department funds from
various accounts and Board approval is requested for a budget
transfer to provide for the purchase - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-179; AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET COMPUTER
FILE SERVER.
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January 8, 2002
02-003
12. Probation Department - Case Management System - Board approval is
requested by the Probation Department for the sole source fixed
asset purchase of a case management system from Synovation
Incorporated in the total amount of $204,000. The department is
proposing to replace an outdated system with limited capabilities
with a system which will meet the department's current requirements
as well as upcoming Federal regulation requirements. The Probation
Department has obtained $82,753 in grant funds to be used for the
purchase, and Board approval is requested to utilize $121,747 in
Savings Incentive Program (SIP) funds for the remaining needed
funding. Board approval is also requested for the sole source
purchase of software and equipment from the system vendor,
Synovation Incorporated - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-185 (4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
GRANT REVENUE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $82, 753, AND AUTHORIZE THE
ACTING CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER TO SIGN GRANT AWARD DOCUMENTS;
APPROVE THE USE OF $121,747 IN SIP FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE
SYSTEM; APPROVE SOLE SOURCE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT; APPROVE PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH SYNOVATION
INCORPORATED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
THE COUNTY'S INFORMATION SYSTEMS POLICY COMMITTEE.
13. Relief of Accountability - Child Support Services - Board approval
is requested by the Department of Child Support Services for a
relief of accountability for two computers (asset numbers 24102 and
24085). The computers were salvaged for parts, and then transferred
to surplus as non-fixed asset items. The District Attorney's Office
and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed the request - action
requested - GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
14. Relief of Accountability - Library - Board approval is requested by
the Library for a relief of accountability for a 286 megahertz
computer purchased in 1993 (asset number 23313). The computer was
transferred to surplus as a non-fixed asset item. The District
Attorney's Office and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed the
request - action requested - GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
15. Local Agency Improvement Fees - the Auditor-Controller submits the
Combined Report of Impact Fees or Local Agency Improvement Fees for
Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006,
this item was introduced on the agenda of December 18, 2001, as
public notice that the information was available for public
inspection. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66001(d), the County
must make findings every five years for any unexpended funds
remaining in Local Agency Improvement Fees accounts with regards to:
1) purpose; 2) relationship; 3) source and amounts; and 4) timing.
This year findings were prepared for accounts that started in years
ending in 1 or 6, and these findings are included in the agenda
report. No objections or requests for correction were received
regarding the report or findings - action requested - MAKE FINDINGS
AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2001, FOR EACH
OF THE LISTED ACCOUNTS WITH REGARDS TO PURPOSE, RELATIONSHIP, SOURCE
AND AMOUNT, AND TIMING; AND ACCEPT REPORT FOR INFORMATION. (FROM
12-18-O1 [3.06])
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02-003 16. Authorization to Change Capitalization Threshold - Board approval
is requested by the Auditor-Controller to increase the
capitalization threshold from the current amount of $2,500 to
$5, 000, effective this fiscal year, pursuant to a recommended policy
of the Government Finance Officer's Association which advises
governments of all sizes not to establish capitalization thresholds
of less than $5,000 - action requested - INCREASE CAPITALIZATION
THRESHOLD TO $5,000 EFFECTIVE WITH FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
17. Notice of Intent to Contract for Child Abuse Prevention,
Intervention and Treatment and Community Based Family Resource and
Support Programs - Board approval is requested by the Department
of Employment and Social Services to approve the Notice of Intent
to contract with public and private nonprofit agencies to provide
prevention services. The State form is required to receive and
administer the combined Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and
Treatment funding and the Community Based Family Resource and
Support Program funding. The funds provide in-home visitation
services to families through a contract with the Parent Education
Network. The three year cycle of funding begins on July 1, 2002, and
provides the County with $112,485 for fiscal year 2002-2003, $92,635
for fiscal year 2003-2004, and $75,000 for fiscal year 2004-2005 -
action requested - APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
18. Monthly Investment Report - the Treasurer-Tax Collector submits the
November 30, 2001, report in accordance with the Statement of
Investment Policy dated July 1, 2001 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
19. 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 flexibly staffed
position of Public Health Laboratory Technician/Public Health
Laboratory Aide in response to an increased workload in clinic
activities - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3794 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 12-18-O1 [3.12])
20. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public Health
Department has requested the Department of Human Resources prepare
a salary ordinance amendment which deletes one position of Director
of Public Health Laboratory, and adds one flexibly staffed position
of Director of Public Health Laboratory/Public Health
Microbiologist. The department has had difficulties in recruiting
for the position. Flexibly staffing the position is being proposed
to give the department greater flexibility in filling the position -
action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3795 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (FROM 12-18-O1 [3.13])
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02-003 21. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Administrative
Office, County Counsel, and the Sheriff-Coroner have requested the
Department of Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment
which adds eight positions of Correctional Officer and two positions
of Correctional Technician to the Corrections Division budget. The
additional positions will increase jail staffing to the recommended
levels, thereby eventually reducing the amount of overtime expenses
in the future - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3796 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 12-18-O1 [3.14])
22. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Sheriff's Office has
requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a salary
ordinance amendment which increases the compensation rate for the
position classification of Supervisor-Food Services by 3.610 as a
result of a compensation study - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE
3797 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 12-18-O1 [3.15])
23. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Department of
Human Resources has prepared a salary ordinance amendment which
changes the position title of the classification Supervisor-
Collections to Supervisor-Central Collections as a result of a
classification study. The change applies to the position's title and
job description, but does not alter the compensation rate. The
changes have been agreed to by Butte County Management Employees
Association - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
24. Resolution in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day -
January 21, 2002 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-001
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
25. Resolution Recognizing Eligibility Staff week in Butte County -
January 20, 2002, through January 26, 2002 - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-002 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
26. Butte County Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project - County Project No.
SW-2201-1 - the work consists of retrofitting a total of 24 existing
concrete curb returns with pedestrian access ramps in school zone
areas within Butte County - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO SIGN PLANS; ADOPT A WAGE SCALE; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
27. California State Association of Counties Human Resource
Advisory Services - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the
Administrative Office for an amendment to the agreement with the
California State Association of Counties Human Resource Advisory
Services for the provision of professional services related to the
recruitment of the Chief Administrative Officer. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $1,954.59 (department
budget) for costs incurred in the recruitment process above the
contract's original maximum amount payable. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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02-003 28. Office of Criminal Justice Planning - Drug Endangered Children
Program - Grant Application - Board approval is requested by the
District Attorney to apply to the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for grant funds to support the Drug Endangered Children
Program. The program addresses methamphetamine and its effects on
the health and safety of the children of Butte County. No County
matching funds are required for the grant - action requested -
AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION.
29. Butte County Department of Public Health - Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the
Department of Employment and Social Services for an amendment to the
MOU with the Department of Public Health for the provision of public
health nursing services to Child Protective Services clients. The
amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2002,
and increases the maximum amount payable by $160,000 (department
budget) for fiscal year 2001-2002. All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11184)
30. Butte County Department of Public Health - Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the
Department of Employment and Social Services for an amendment to the
MOU with the Department of Public Health for the provision of
alcohol and drug testing services for Employment and Social Services
clients who have testing as a component of their service plan. The
amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2002,
and increases the maximum amount payable by $32,000 (department
budget) for fiscal year 2001-2002. All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11323).
31. California State Library - Library Services and Technology Grants
for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 - Board approval is requested by the
Director of Libraries to apply to the California State Library for
grant funds to implement a "Live Homework Help" program in the
Paradise and Oroville branch libraries. The program will allow
children in grades 5-12 to gain instant access to expert tutors in
core subjects. The grant would provide up to $10,000 per branch -
action requested - APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION.
32. California State Library - Library Services and Technology Grants
for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 - Board approval is requested by the
Director of Libraries to apply to the California State Library for
grant funds to support the Library Literacy Program. The funds will
be used to purchase computer equipment. The Library would like to
apply for a total of $50, 000 - action requested - APPROVE SUBMISSION
OF GRANT APPLICATION.
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02-003 33. California Department of Health Services - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the Public Health Department for an
amendment to the revenue agreement with the California Department
of Health Services for funds to support the Family Violence
Prevention Strategic Planning Project. The amendment extends the
term of the agreement through December 31, 2002, and revises the
scope of work and project budget to reflect the term extension. The
maximum amount payable, and 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. R40288)
34. California Department of Health Services - Board approval is
requested by the Public Health Department for an allocation
agreement with the California Department of Health Services for
funds to support tobacco education programs. The State has notified
the County that $150,000 has been made available to continue
providing tobacco education services to the community for the period
of July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002 - action requested - APPROVE
ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
35. Kennedy/Jenks - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the
Public works Department for an amendment to the agreement with
Kennedy/Jenks for the provision of environmental services monitoring
and reporting for the Neal Road Landfill. The amendment increases
the maximum amount payable by $7,241 (Neal Road Landfill Management
Fund) for additional monitoring and repairs of the monitoring wells.
All other terms and provisions remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11542).
36. Proposition 12 Subcommittee - Recommendations - the Proposition 12
Subcommittee was formed to provide the Board with recommendations
regarding revenue sources available to the County through
Proposition 12, and to consider options for use of the funds. The
subcommittee last met December 3, 2001, and submits the following
recommendations for Board approval: 1) allocate Butte County's
portion of the per capita grant funds to cities and recreation
districts located within Butte County as reflected in Exhibit A to
the agenda item; and 2) postpone consideration of the use of the
other two funding sources identified in the agenda report until
April 2002, at which time the County should receive notification
from the State Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the
status of the County's URCC Grant application. Options for use of
the remaining funds may vary depending on the total amount of funds
available - action requested - ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
PROPOSITION 12 SUBCOMMITTEE; APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF BUTTE
COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS AS REFLECTED IN
EXHIBIT A TO THE AGENDA REPORT; ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-003 AUTHORIZING
BUTTE COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR LOCAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS FROM THE PER
CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION 02-004 AUTHORIZING BUTTE COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR LOCAL
ASSISTANCE FUNDS FROM THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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02-003 37. Out of Sequence Merit Advancement - District Attorney Chief
Investigator - the District Attorney has requested the Department
of Human Resources prepare an agenda item requesting Board approval
for an out of sequence merit advancement for District Attorney Chief
Investigator Kristen McNelis, to step 4 of the salary range,
retroactive to November 3, 2001, based on education and
experience, - action requested - APPROVE OUT OF SEQUENCE MERIT
ADVANCEMENT FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHIEF INVESTIGATOR TO STEP 4 OF
THE SALARY RANGE, RETROACTIVE TO NOVEMBER 3, 2001.
38. Butte County Children and Families Commission Strategic Plan -
pursuant to Butte County Ordinance 3555, the Butte County Children
and Families Commission submits the annually reviewed/revised
Strategic Plan to the Board for review, question or comment - action
requested - REVIEW; PROVIDE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS IF NEEDED; AND ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION.
39. Butte County Law Library Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2000- 2001 -
the Butte County Law Library Trustees submit the fiscal year 2000-
2001 annual report in accordance with Business and Professions Code
Sections 6349 and 6350 - action requested - ACCEPT AND APPROVE
ANNUAL REPORT.
40. Award of Contract to Past Employee - submitted is a
professional services agreement with William "Mike" Pyeatt for
construction project administration services for the Butte County
Juvenile Hall. The term of the agreement is through September 30,
2002, with a maximum amount payable of $24,000 (project budget).
Mr. Pyeatt provided construction project administration services for
the Juvenile Hall prior to his retirement as Butte County General
Services Director in December 2001. As a result of his expertise
and knowledge of the project, the Administrative Office has prepared
an agreement to continue his services in that capacity. Pursuant
to established Board policy, agreements under $25,000 can be
approved by the Administrative Office; however, pursuant to Section
13.3, Consultants and Professional Services Contracts, notification
to the Board of intent to award an agreement to employees who have
discontinued County service during the past two years is required -
action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (556)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS 3.17 AND
3.41; ITEM 3.01 - BUDGET TRANSFER B-180, THE BACKUP MATERIAL AMENDED TO
TRANSFER $960,960; ITEM 3.12 AMENDED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE
REQUESTED ACTION, "AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS POLICY COMMITTEE."; AND THE
NOTATION THAT REPLACEMENT REPORT PAGES WERE PROVIDED FOR ITEM 3.39 (PAGE
4 AND PAGE 11, CORRECTED THE TERM "CHAIRPERSON" WITH THE TERM "MEMBER").
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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January 8, 2002
Regular Agenda
02-004 Appointments - Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (671)
1. Appointments to listed vacancies. (NONE)
2. Butte County water Commission - consideration of appointment to the
Landowner-District water vacancy on the Butte County water
Commission - action requested - CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO VACATED TERM
TO END MARCH 1, 2005. (FROM 12-18-O1 [4.01(2)]) (681)
ED CRADDOCK, DIRECTOR-WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION, INFORMS THE BOARD
THAT ANOTHER LETTER OF INTEREST IS EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED THIS WEEK, AND
REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF THIS APPOINTMENT TO
NEXT MEETING.
BOARD DIRECTION THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT MEETING TO ALLOW
ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE RECEIPT OF LETTERS OF INTEREST.
02-005 Update on legislative and budget activities. (765) LAWRENCE ODLE, INTERIM
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDES THE BOARD WITH AN UPDATE ON THE
STATUS OF THE STATE BUDGET. CURRENTLY, THE STATE IS PROPOSING BUDGET
CUTS UP TO AS MUCH AS $2 BILLION, WITH loo TO COME FROM LOCAL ENTITIES.
AS A RESULT OF THE EXPECTED CUTS, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HAS
INCLUDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COUNTY'S DEPARTMENTS TO PREPARE BUDGETS
THAT INCLUDE 50, 100, AND 15o REDUCTIONS.
1. Consideration of a Resolution of Support for Proposition 42 -
consideration of a resolution of support for Proposition 42 which
proposes to utilize gasoline sales tax already collected to improve
mass transit, highways, and local roads - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (899)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-005 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
02-006 Resolution Declaring Four-way Stop at the Intersection of Sheridan Avenue
and Filbert Avenue in Chico - consideration of placement of stop signs
at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Filbert Avenue, creating a
four-way stop in response to public safety concerns - action requested -
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS THE BOARD REJECT ADOPTION OF THE
PROPOSED RESOLUTION. (1129)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-006 DECLARING A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION
AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE AND FILBERT AVENUE AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND INSTRUCT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL
LEGAL STOP SIGNS AT THE APPROPRIATE ENTRANCES.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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02-007 Summary Abandonment for John C. Schaller - 819 El Monte Avenue, Chico -
consideration of a request for a summary abandonment of an offer of
dedication created as a condition of approval of a parcel map - action
requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD REQUEST MR. SCHALLER TO PREPARE
AND RECORD A NEW DEED AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL NO. 2 OF THE
PARCEL MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 62 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 66. STAFF ALSO RECOMMENDS
THE BOARD APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION FOR
SUMMARY ABANDONMENT FOR THE OFFER OF DEDICATION AND THE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
TO JOHN C. SCHALLER ABANDONING THE COUNTY'S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT OFFER
OF DEDICATION, WHICH WILL BE RECORDED UPON RECEIPT OF THE RECORDED NEW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION, AND FEES TO COVER THE COST OF RECORDATION. (1835)
BOARD DIRECTION THAT COUNTY COUNSEL AMEND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO
CLARIFY THAT IT IS NOT THE BOARD'S INTENT TO EXTINGUISH ANY PRIVATE
EASEMENTS.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN RESOLUTION 02-007 FOR
SUMMARY ABANDONMENT FOR THE OFFER OF DEDICATION, AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE
THE BOARD'S INTENT NOT TO EXTINGUISH ANY PRIVATE EASEMENTS, AND APPROVE
THE QUIT CLAIM DEED TO JOHN C. SCHALLER ABANDONING THE COUNTY'S INTEREST
IN THE SUBJECT OFFER OF DEDICATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
RECESS: 10:26 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:35 A.M.
Public Hearincr and Timed Items
02-008 Public Hearing - Various County Service Area Charges - Protest Hearing -
consideration of the imposition of increases in the annual per parcel
service charges for fiscal year 2002-2003, and future fiscal years, for
the following County Service Areas (CSAs) CSA 60-Lassenwood Subdivision
Street Lighting; CSA 62- Rancho De Thunder # 1 Street Lighting; CSA 66-
PeachTree Place Street Lighting; CSA 68-Crestwood Street Lighting; CSA
75-North Park Street Lighting-Unit l; and CSA 103-Morris Subdivision
Street Lighting - action requested - OPEN HEARING TO RECEIVE PROPERTY
OWNER PROTESTS; CLOSE HEARING; REQUEST PROTEST RESULTS FROM CLERK OF THE
BOARD. IF NO MAJORITY PROTESTS ARE RECEIVED, ADOPT RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING INCREASED SERVICE CHARGES IN SPECIFIED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS,
SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (2556)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 10:36 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 10:48 A.M.
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02-008 NUMBER OF PROTESTS RECEIVED:
CSA 60: 0 - CSA CONTAINS 19 PARCELS
CSA 62: 3 - CSA CONTAINS 15 PARCELS
CSA 66: 0 - CSA CONTAINS 10 PARCELS
CSA 68: 0 - CSA CONTAINS 55 PARCELS
CSA 75: 1 - CSA CONTAINS 136 PARCELS
CSA 103: 1 - CSA CONTAINS 15 PARCELS
NO MAJORITY PROTESTS RECEIVED.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-008 ESTABLISHING INCREASED SERVICE CHARGES
IN SPECIFIED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
02-009 Proposed Amendments to the County Programs Setting Goals and Performance
Measures - consideration of amendments to the County's programs for
setting goals and performance measures to provide enhanced clarity and
cohesion - action requested
1. REDEFINE THE BOARD GOALS AS COUNTY BOARD OBJECTIVES;
2. DIRECT THE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE TO ESTABLISH, FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ANNUAL UPDATING,
A SINGLE SET OF CLEAR, CONCISE AND MEASURABLE DEPARTMENT GOALS
CORRELATED WITH SPECIFIC COUNTY BOARD OBJECTIVES;
3. DIRECT THE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE TO ESTABLISH MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR EACH
DEPARTMENT WHICH MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SERVE
AS DEPARTMENT HEAD PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS; AND,
4. DIRECT THE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE TO FOSTER THE INCORPORATION AND CORRELATION OF THE CUSTOMER
SERVICE PROGRAM, 5-YEAR DEPARTMENT PLANS, AND TOTAL QUALITY
MANAGEMENT POLICY INTO THE DEPARTMENT GOALS CORRELATED WITH THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S OBJECTIVES. (3314) (**00)
MOTION: I MOVE TO REDEFINE THE BOARD GOALS AS COUNTY BOARD OBJECTIVES; DIRECT THE
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO
ESTABLISH, FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ANNUAL UPDATING, A SINGLE SET OF
CLEAR, CONCISE AND MEASURABLE DEPARTMENT GOALS CORRELATED WITH SPECIFIC
COUNTY BOARD OBJECTIVES; DIRECT THE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO WORK WITH THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO ESTABLISH MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR EACH DEPARTMENT WHICH MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND
SERVE AS DEPARTMENT HEAD PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS; AND, DIRECT THE
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO FOSTER
THE INCORPORATION AND CORRELATION OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM, 5-YEAR
DEPARTMENT PLANS, AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT POLICY INTO THE DEPARTMENT
GOALS CORRELATED WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S OBJECTIVES.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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02-010 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action.
(**1257)
1. Savings Incentive Program - Expenditure Plans - pursuant to Board
direction of December 18, 2001, the Administrative Office submits
the departmental expenditure plans for Savings Incentive Program
funds. Board approval is also requested for a budget transfer of
funds from the savings designation within the General Fund
Appropriation for Contingencies to the various departmental budgets
receiving savings payments, and to approve the fixed asset purchases
contained within the expenditure plans - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-184 (4/5 vote required) FROM THE GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION OF CONTINGENCIES TO THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS;
AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE PLANS.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-184 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION OF CONTINGENCIES TO THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS; AND
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENTAL
EXPENDITURE PLANS.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
2. Prison Health Services, Inc., - Letter of Agreement - Board
approval is requested by the Administrative Office for a Letter of
Agreement with Prison Health Services, Inc., for the provision of
medical services to inmates in the Butte County Jail and residents
of the Butte County Juvenile Hall. The proposed Letter of Agreement
amends the agreement with Prison Health Services, Inc., and adjusts
the compensation rates, limits the contractor's liability for off-
site medical care, increases base staff, reduces the contractor's
professional liability amounts, reduces the notice requirement for
termination, and limits the annual cost to the contractor for
treatment of individuals with blood disorders - action requested -
RATIFY LETTER OF AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE INTERIM CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
MOTION: I MOVE TO RATIFY THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE INTERIM CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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Public Comment
02-Oll Public Comment - COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
IS PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
(**2053)
1. GEORGE MENAS CONGRATULATED THE BOARD ON CONDUCTING A MEETING WHERE
THE BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY ON ALL ITEMS.
2. STU SHANER, OROVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE, THANKED THE BOARD
FOR THE MONEY VOTED TO BE DISBURSED TO THE RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICTS.
3. GREGORY LEE BICKMORE SUBMITS INFORMATION FOR WILLIAM W. CONNOR
REGARDING THE VEHICLE NUSIANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM.
02-012 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 12:00 P.M. TO A CONFERENCE WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL
CASE. (**2380)
RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 12:53 P.M. FROM A CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL
CASE. (**2399) (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
ADJOURNMENT: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD, THE
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 12:53 P.M. TO RECONVENE AT A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
JANUARY 29, 2002, AT 9:00 A.M.
CURT JOSIASSEN, CHAIR
ATTEST:
Lawrence D. Odle, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By.
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