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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020993Call to order - Board of Supervisors room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Supervisors Dolan, McLaughlin, Meyer, Thomas and Chair Houx present. John S. Blacklock, chief administrative officer; Neil H. McCabe, assistant county counsel; and Carol Roach, assistant clerk of the Board. Pledge of allegiance to the Flaq of the United States of America. 93-35 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. 1. General Plan Amendments - Land Use Element - the Board is limited to no more than four amendments to each element of the General Plan per year - action requested - APPROVE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT HEARINGS (LAND USE ELEMENT) ON APRIL 13, JULY 13, OCTOBER 12 AND DECEMBER 14, 1993. 2. Proposed "Vote by Mail" legislation - the County Clerk-Recorder requests the Board support the concept, and promote "Vote by Mail" legislation for special elections. Cost savings estimated will be 35-40 percent of conventional precinct elections - action requested - BOARD SUPPORT AS REQUESTED. Consent Agenda 93-36 1. Approval of minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 1993. 2. Budget transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS B-75 (NORTH COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT), B-76 (FIRE-VOLUNTEER), B-77 (PLANNING- LAFCo), AND B-78 (COUNTY CLERK), B-79 (SUPERIOR COURT), B-80 (CSA NO. 129 [ORCHARD HOUSE ESTATES]), AND B-81 (PUBLIC HEALTH) and B-82 (PUBLIC HEALTH). Page 39 February 9, 1993 February 9, 1993 93-36 3. Fire Department - the Golden Feather Volunteer Fire Company (Company No. 37) wishes to donate $17,160 as the Company's half of a cost share purchase of a fire department water tender - action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE LETTER OF APPRECIATION. 4. County Library donations - in accordance with Government Code Section 25355, donations of $800 from Chico Friends of the Library, Chico, and $500 from Butte-Glenn Medical Society Auxiliary, Chico have been received for the Butte County Library Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION. 5. District 1 appointments - action requested - REAPPOINT ROBERT J. WENTZ TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BUTTE COUNTY, OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996); APPOINT WALTER "BUD" S. FERGUSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996); AND ROGER JOHNSON TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996). 6. Assessment Appeals Board - action requested - APPOINT DAVID B. JOHNSON (ALTERNATE) TO SERVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1995. 7. Mental Health Advisory Board - action requested - REAPPOINT MELANIE KATKA (FAMILY/CONSUMER) AND APPOINT MARK L. STREETS, PH.D. (PROFESSIONAL) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1995. 8. Oroville Memorial Hall - action requested - REAPPOINT ROLAND STRANG, AMERICAN LEGION POST 95 (DELEGATE), DALE DEMO, VETERANS FOREIGN WARS POST 9602 (DELEGATE), CARL A. YOUNG, SUB VETS WWII (DELEGATE), AND ERNEST NATWICK, SUB VETS WWII (ALTERNATE), AND APPOINT CHARLES ROBERTSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 95 (ALTERNATE), , DAVE ROCK, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (ALTERNATE), LLOYD M. BLACKWELL, VETERANS FOREIGN WARS POST 9602 (ALTERNATE), DENNIS PERKINS, VETERANS FOREIGN WARS POST 1747 (DELEGATE), AND BOBBY LEVERETT, VETERANS FOREIGN WARS POST 1747 (ALTERNATE) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1993. Page 40 February 9, 1993 February 9, 1993 93-36 9. Paradise Memorial Hall - action requested - APPOINT ROBERT ANDERSON (DELEGATE), VFW POST 2039 AND CLYDE MATHIESON (ALTERNATE), VFW POST 2039 TO SERVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 1993. 10. Private Industry Council - action requested - APPOINT BARRIE L. DYER (COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION) TO SERVE UNTIL JUNE 14, 1995. 11. Final map - Falcon's Pointe Planned Unit Development Subdivision, Phase I, AP 11-03-59, seven lots and seven common areas, property located on the south side of Chico Canyon Road at Centennial Avenue, Chico area. The developer has provided bonds to guarantee construction of improvements within a period of one year - action requested - APPROVE FINAL MAP, ACCEPT EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN ITEM B OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, ACCEPT GRANT IN FEE SIMPLE THE ONE FOOT NO ACCESS STRIP AS OFFERED IN ITEM A OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT. 12. Fire Department - Board authorization is requested to purchase a Fire Department water tender for the Golden Feather Volunteer Fire Company (Company No. 37) based upon the Company's donation of $17,160 as half of a cost share purchase. Budget transfer B- 76 has been prepared for the necessary appropriation - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEM. 13. Fish and Game Commission - in 1991 the Board agreed to a settlement on community remediation for a fish and game violation, including an agreement to use restitution funds to acquire specific equipment. In the 1992-93 Fish and Game Commission budget, appropriations were made to fixed assets for that purpose, but the specific list of items was not included in Board approval of the final budget - action requested - AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF FIXED ASSETS PURSUANT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S LETTER TO THE BOARD DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1993. 14. 1991-92 financial activity - development/mitigation fees - the chief administrative officer submits the report pursuant to Government Code Section 66006 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. Page 41 February 9, 1993 93-36 15. County Service Area No. 129 (Orchard House Estates) - a resolution has been prepared to authorize a $400 loan to CSA No. 129 (Orchard House Estates) from the CSA revolving loan fund. Budget transfer B-80 has been prepared to provide the necessary appropriation - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-10 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 16. Unanticipated State funding has been received to cover the cost of newly expanded case management and clerical activities associated with the Public Health Department's California Children's Services Program (CCS). These are on-going funds that were not previously budgeted for. Board authorization is requested to reinstate an office assistant position (position control no. 540-16013) not funded in the final budget. No additional County funds are required - action requested - ACCEPT UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B- 82, AND AUTHORIZE REINSTATEMENT OF UNFUNDED POSITION. 17. Connerly and Associates - amendment no. 1 to the contract for implementing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) No. 90-STBG-490 extends the term of the contract to October 2, 1993 at no additional County cost - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 18. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment - in May, 1992 the Board of Supervisors adopted a salary ordinance amendment increasing a 50 percent (half- time) clerical Office Assistant III, II, I position in the Planning Division to full-time status on a temporary basis due to an employee being placed on maternity leave. The employee on leave has resigned from County employment and no incumbent occupies this position. Therefore, Board authorization is requested to convert the full-time position back to a 50 percent (half-time) position - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 19. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment authorizing a Welfare Department (Administration Division) position of Office Assistant II, I that was frozen as part of the 1992-93 final budget and funded by the Board on December 1, 1992 due to the availability of increased state funds, and a correction to the salary ordinance to reflect 18 Social Worker III, II positions in the G.A.I.N. Division of the Welfare Department instead of 16 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. Page 42 February 9, 1993 93-36 20. Introduction of an ordinance correcting a typographical error in ordinance no. 3006 (adopted May 19, 1992) - William D. Nichols - rezone from SR-1 (suburban residential - one acre parcel) to SR (suburban residential), property located on the west side of Marigold Avenue, approximately 1,100 feet north of East Avenue, AP 048-062-028, Chico - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 21. Adoption of an ordinance amending Section 20-48 and Subsection (b) of Section 20-95 of the Butte County Code regarding the definition of "subdivision" and requirements for boundary line adjustments - the proposed ordinance amends the definition of "subdivision" to include any division by gift deed on or after March 13, 1993 and amends requirements for boundary line adjustments - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3049 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 22. Resolution which amends the CSAC-Excess Insurance Authority Liability Risk Coverage agreement allowing it to remain in effect for claims occurring on or before March 1, 1993, and a resolution which amends the CSAC-Excess Insurance Authority Joint Powers agreement; terminates the Liability Risk Coverage agreement for claims occurring on or after March 1, 1993; and presents liability quality control guidelines and the formulas for allocating insurance premiums, additional assessments and dividends - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 93-11 and 93-12 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 23. Cash purchase order procedure - a resolution has been prepared increasing the petty cash revolving fund from $1,000 to $5,000 and establishing a cash purchase order procedure - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-13 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 24. Corrected resolution abandoning a public right-of- way (portion of Arbol Avenue) - the proposed resolution corrects an error in the description of the right-of-way abandoned on December 3, 1991 (Resolution No. 91-151) - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-14 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 43 February 9, 1993 February 9, 1993 93-36 25. County Service Area No. 130 (Richardson Springs) - the amendment of Resolution No. 93-08 authorizing filing of an application for, and execution of, a small community grant no. 250 under the California Clean Water Bond law of 1988 - the proposed resolutions bifurcate the authority to execute the grant from the condition for relieving the County of liability - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 93-15 AND 93-16 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 26. Resolution honoring Joy Mathews upon retirement from the District Attorney's Office having served the people of the County of Butte for 20 years - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-17 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 27. 1992-93 Butte County Transportation/ Transit Claim - as required by the Transportation Development Act, the Public Works Department has prepared a claim for SB 325 funds for road and bridge maintenance and construction, and for SB 325 and SB 620 funds for public transportation projects as included in the approved in 1992-93 final budget - action requested - APPROVE CLAIM AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN. 28. Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) - Board authorization is requested to submit a reapplication for the Probation and School Services (P.A.S.S.) grant (January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993) in the amount of $25,600, which enables the initiation of positive and early intervention with at-risk youth - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-18 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL AND EXECUTE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. 29. Teresa Wood-Hansen - proposed is an agreement for the provision of physical and occupational therapy services for children eligible for the California Children's Service (CCS) Program (mandated by Health i Safety Code Section 252). The agreement, commencing February 1, 1993, is in the maximum amount of $5,250 (realignment [25~], State [50~], County (25~]) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR- CONTROLLER. Page 44 February 9, 1993 93-36 30. State of California - proposed is an immunization assistance agreement to enhance immunization services currently provided by the County. The term of the agreement is January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993 in the maximum amount of $26,783 (100 State) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 31. Chico Community Hospital - proposed is a contract for the provision of individual and group therapy services and psychological testing to the Welfare Department (Child Protective Services) clients from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993 in the maximum amount of $60,000 (State/Federal) - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 32. North State Cooperative Library System (NSCLS) Advisory Board - Deirdre McNally, Butte County's representative, forwards her report to the Board - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS 3.11 AND 3.33. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Regular Agenda 93-37 Presentation by John Whitten, Team Leader, Northstate Veterans Readjustment Center. (PRESENTATION BY RICK SAUNDRY, VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER AND JOHN WRITTEN, TEAM LEADER, NORTHSTATE VETERANS READJUSTMENT CENTER) 93-38 Appointments - commissions and committees. a. Appointments to committee vacancies. MOTION: I MOVE TO REAPPOINT AS REPRESENTATIVES OF DISTRICT 5 TOM WILSON TO THE COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996), WILI~ARD CONNOR TO THE SURFACE MINING AGGREGATE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996), AND APPOINT DR. ROBERT A. DIPIETRO TO THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996} AND IVAN AMY TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1996). S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Page 45 February 9, 1993 February 9. 1993 93-38 b. Interim Land Use Plan Committee - action requested - MAKE APPOINTMENTS. (CHAIR HOUX MADE AN AT-LARGE APPOINTMENT OF MIKE KELLEY, OROVILLE, TO THE INTERIM LAND USE PLAN COMMITTEE) MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT FROM DISTRICT 1: DR. DAVE DALEY AND ELLA MAY BURCH; DISTRICT 2: SUZANNE GIBBS AND RICHARD REDMOND; DISTRICT 3: DOUG GUILLON AND DON HEFFREN; DISTRICT 4: SUSAN MURPHY; AND DISTRICT 5: JOHN HITCHCOCK. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) (THE INTERIM LAND USE PLAN COMMITTEE IS AN AD HOC COMMITTEE, WHICH WILL WORK THROUGH COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND WHOSE CHARGE IS TO WITHIN ONE MONTH REVIEW THE INTERIM LAND USE PLAN AND ACCOMPANYING ORDINANCE) 93-39 Butte County Children's Coordinating Council (CSCC) - release of confidentiality form - action requested - APPROVE BUTTE COUNTY AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERAGENCY EXCHANGE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM. (307) MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE BUTTE COUNTY AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERAGENCY EXCHANGE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 93-40 Report to the Board on the status of the new jail - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (505) (PRESENTATION BY RON DUEK, KITCHELL CEM, AND JOHN WONG, NACHT ~ LEWIS, ARCHITECTS) 93-41 Wetland Mitigation Banking Program - action requested: A. APPROVE THE FORMATION OF A WETLAND MITIGATION BANK; B. AUTHORIZE THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION TO CIRCULATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND TO RECOMMEND A CONTRACT WITH A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM LAND MITIGATION SERVICES FOR BUTTE COUNTY; AND C. AUTHORIZE THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION TO MAKE NECESSARY EXPENDITURES FROM THE EXISTING FUND PURSUANT TO ESTABLISHED BUDGETARY CONTROLS. (1090) Page 46 February 9, 1993 93-41 MOTION: I MOVE TO REFER THE WETLAND MITIGATION BANKING PROGRAM TO THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY WHICH OF THE OUTLINED TASKS THEY COULD COMPLETE, AND COME BACK TO THE BOARD WITH A RECOMMENDATION DEFINITIVELY IDENTIFYING TASKS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS WHICH NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY A CONSULTANT RECOGNIZING THAT THIS MONEY IS FOR LAND ACQUISITION VERSUS ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) RECESS: 10:20 A.M. RECONVENE: 10:28 A.M. 93-42 Public hearing - Robert Banes - consideration of an appeal of the City of Oroville Planning Commission's denial of a use permit in the Oroville Enterprise Zone (proposed negative declaration) to allow the construction and operation of a service station/mini mart on property zoned M-2 (industrial), property located on the north side of Ophir Road between Highway 70 and Feather River Boulevard, AP 036-520-052, Oroville area. (2420) (**00) MOTION: I MOVE TO REFER THIS ITEM BACK TO THE OROVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND CONTINUE THE BOARD'S PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO THE AGENDA OF MARCH 23, 1993 AT 10:15 A.M. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 93-43 General Plan Update process and expanded format for citizens participation - action requested - APPROVE EXPANDED TOWN HALL MEETING PROCESS AND PROPOSED TIME SCHEDULE. (471) Page 47 February 9, 1993 93-43 MOTION: I MOVE THAT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE GETTING EVERYONE'S RESPONSE INTO OUR GENERAL PLAN, THAT WE MOVE FORWARD WITH A VARIABLE TIME SCHEDULE. FURTHER, THAT THE DIRECTOR- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEET WITH SMALL GROUPS PRIOR TO TOWN HALL MEETINGS (TO INCLUDE THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF DURHAM, FOREST RANCH, UPPER RIDGE, ETC.) WITH EMPHASIS ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND CITIZEN INPUT INTO THE FINAL PRODUCT SO THAT WE HAVE SOMETHING THAT IS GOOD FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTY. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 93-44 Snowplowing - Skyway from Stirling City to Inskip - action requested - THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RECOMMENDS PUBLIC WORKS DISCRETION IN THE USE OF OVERTIME . (1810 ) MOTION: I MOVE THAT THE BOARD ALLOW THE DIRECTOR- PUBLIC WORKS TO USE HIS DISCRETION IN THE UTILIZATION OF OVERTIME FOR SNOW REMOVAL WHEN IT MAKES GOOD ECONOMIC SENSE FOR BUTTE COUNTY. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 N 4 N 5 Y (Motion Carried) 93-45 Report to the Board regarding rezone appeal fee procedure and consideration of request of Elizabeth M. Metzger for refund. (2343) (CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 23, 1993) 93-46 Report to the Board regarding the status of Durham Cemetery and suggestions for evaluations of subject property. (2650) (***00) (BOARD DIRECTION TO COUNTY COUNSEL TO CONTINUE TO MEET WITH COUNSEL FOR THE HAYES FAMILY AND THE DURHAM CITIZENS' COMMITTEE, TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY TO DETERMINE BURIAL LOCATIONS, AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD WITHIN ONE MONTH) RECESS: 12:30 P.M. RECONVENE: 2:02 P.M. 93-47 Adopt-a-Highway Program - the Public Works Department is interested in establishing an Adopt-a-Highway Program for litter cleanup on County roads - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH ESTABLISHING AN ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAM ON SELECTED COUNTY ROADS UTILIZING FUNDS FROM GAS TAX RESTRICTED ROAD FUNDS. (505) Page 48 February 9, 1993 93-47 MOTION: I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH ESTABLISHING AN ADOPT-A- HIGHWAY PROGRAM ON SELECTED COUNTY ROADS UTILIZING FUNDS FROM GAS TAX RESTRICTED ROAD FUNDS. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 93-48 1992-93 Midyear Fiscal Status Report - action requested A. ACCEPT REPORT FOR INFORMATION; AND B. DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE BUDGET, BUTTE COUNTY'S BUDGET APPROACH FOR 1993-94, AND ACTIONS TO CONTEMPLATE. (620) MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 1993 AND CONTINUING UNTIL ADOPTION OF THE FINAL FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 BUDGET, A LIMITED HIRING FREEZE WHEREIN DEPARTMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS ONLY IF WITHIN THE INITIAL 80 PERCENT PRIORITY BASE OF THEIR PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 BUDGET AS SUBMITTED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.; 2. PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO GRANT A WAIVER TO THE HIRING FREEZE UPON A CLEAR DEMONSTRATION OF AN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCE OR OTHER COMPELLING REASON.; AND 3. DIRECT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO WORK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE OF DEPARTMENT HEADS TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL COST SAVINGS MEASURES TO IMPLEMENT IN THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR. FURTHER, TO DIRECT THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, WHEN CONSIDERING A WAIVER TO THE HIRING FREEZE, RECOGNIZE THE BOARD'S HIGH PRIORITY ON SWORN OFFICERS, AND ANY WAIVER TO THE HIRING FREEZE BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD BY MEMORANDUM. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 93-49 Discussion and possible action concerning the placement of stop signs at the intersection of Marigold Avenue and East Avenue, Chico. (1416) (NO ACTION TAKEN) Page 49 February 9, 1993 93-5o Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. 1. General Plan Amendments - Land Use Element - the Board is limited to no more than four amendments to each element of the General Plan per year - action requested - APPROVE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT HEARINGS (LAND USE ELEMENT) ON APRIL 13, JULY 13, OCTOBER 12 AND DECEMBER 14, 1993. (1460) MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT HEARINGS (LAND USE ELEMENT) ON APRIL 13, JULY 13, OCTOBER 12 AND DECEMBER 14, 1993. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 2. Proposed "Vote by Mail" legislation - the County Clerk-Recorder requests the Board support the concept, and promote "Vote by Mail" legislation for special elections. Cost savings estimated will be 35-40 percent of conventional precinct elections - action requested - BOARD SUPPORT AS REQUESTED. (1480) (SUPERVISOR DOLAN NOT PRESENT; SUPERVISOR DOLAN PRESENT) MOTION: I MOVE FOR BOARD SUPPORT OF "VOTE BY MAIL" LEGISLATION AS AN OPTIONAL TOOL FOR SPECIAL ELECTIONS. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 93-51 Public Comment. (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM PRESENTED IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) 1. Lavon Weir, Oroville - reiterated previous requests for a written response to questions regarding an environmental impact report, alleged dumping of hazardous materials, and the condition of the road to the water treatment plant. 2. Otto Hansen, Oroville - contaminated water in an area of Oroville. 3. James Hansen, Oroville - poisoned area of Oroville. Page 50 February 9, 1993 93-51 4. Dave Strunk, Napa - requested that the Board reconsider the Elizabeth M. Metzger rezone. 5. Harold Galliett, Oroville - Supervisor McLaughlin's property ownership in Durham. 93-52 Communications Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OFFICE.) a. Tim Leslie, Senator, First District - writes that with the introduction of the Governor's proposed 1993-94 budget, it is obvious that, for the third consecutive year, virtually all entities dependent upon state funds will be hard hit. He is soliciting specific suggestions as to how to ensure the solvency and fiscal integrity of local governments. Senator Leslie is also planning a local government budget briefing for officials within his district tentatively scheduled for the first part of February - action requested - REFER TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. b. Mike Thompson, Senator, Fourth District - requests Board support of his recently introduced legislation, SB 82, which will significantly reduce the pay of 65 state board and commission members who are currently earning between $70,000 and $95,000 each year. It will also prohibit the funding of positions on those boards and commissions where the positions have been vacant for more than one year. The annual state savings from this bill will be approximately $3 million - action requested - REFER TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. c. State Department of Water Resources - forwards a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the State Drought Water Bank. The public review period is from January 28, 1993 to March 15, 1993. To be considered, comments must be received by March 15, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. The announced public hearings include Chico on February 11, 1993, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Copies of the DEIR are available at libraries including the Butte County Library, Oroville - action requested - REFER TO BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION AND COUNTY COUNSEL. Page 51 February 9, 1993 Public Hearings and Timed Items 93-53 CIASED SESSION: The Board recessed at 3:25 p.m. to a closed session for the purpose of personnel matters (2) pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 3:40 p.m. following a closed session for the purpose of personnel matters (2) pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS) ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. ~~jj; r/~ MARY ROUX, Chair Boari~ of Supervisors ATTEST: JOHN S. BLACKLOCK,~ Chief Administrative Officer and1Clerk of t e Board of Supervisors Page 52 February 9, 1993