HomeMy WebLinkAboutM022200BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
February 22, 2000
R.J. BEELER, 1st District
JANE DOLAN, 2nd District
MARY ANNE HOUX, 3rd District
CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District
FRED C. DAVIS, 5th District
Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Supervisors present: Beeler, Houx, Josiassen, Davis, and Chair
Dolan. Also present: John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative
Officer; Susan Minasian, County Counsel; and Marion Reeves,
Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
Invocation - Reverend Stan Henderson, Trinity Presbyterian
Church, Oroville.
Consent Acrenda
00-52
1. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES
OF FEBRUARY 8, 2000.
2. Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFERS B-189 (APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES/HVAC
SYSTEM [4 /5 vote required]); B-193 (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH);
B-188 (EMERGENCY SERVICES [4 /5 vote required]); AND B-190
(PUBLIC HEALTH).
3. County Library Donations - in accordance with Government
Code Section 25355, donations of $500 from Oroville
Friends of the Library, $200 from Butte County Council of
the Blind, $160 from Chico Friends of the Library, and
$100 in anonymous donations have been received for the
Butte County Trust Fund for the purchase of books -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS
OF APPRECIATION.
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00-52 4. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health - in
accordance with Government Code Section 25355, a donation
of $500 from Janssen Pharmaceutical has been received by
the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health. Board
approval is requested to accept and appropriate the funds
which will be utilized to help develop vocational
opportunities for severely mentally ill clients -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER
OF APPRECIATION; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-197 (4 /5
vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE.
5. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health - in
accordance with Government Code Section 25355, a donation
of $3,000 from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has been
received by the Butte County Department of Behavioral
Health. Board approval is requested to accept and
appropriate the funds which will be utilized to help
sponsor attendance at the Outdoor Challenge Project for
10 young people - action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND
AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF APPRECIATION; AND APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-198 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE.
6. Butte County Public Health Department - in accordance
with Government Code Section 25355, a donation of $1,000
from the Schering Corporation has been received by the
Public Health Department. Board approval is requested to
accept and appropriate the funds which will be utilized
to increase awareness and education of the risks and
dangers of Hepatitis - action requested - ACCEPT DONATION
AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF APPRECIATION; AND APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-187 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE.
7. Heart Start Defibrillator - the Butte Creek Canyon
Volunteer Fire Company has donated a Heart Start
Defibrillator, Model E, Serial #000026038, valued at
$3,500 to Butte County Fire - action requested - ACCEPT
DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
8. Computer Donation - the North State Cooperative Library
System has donated a Dell Inspiron 7500 laptop computer,
an InFocus LP 755 projection unit, and training on the
equipment by a computer consultant to the Butte County
Library - action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND
AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
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00-52 9. waste Service Agreements - Public workshops - Board
approval is requested by the Public works Department to
conduct three public workshops to be held in the areas of
Oroville, Paradise, and Chico. The purpose of the
workshops will be to discuss and receive public input on
the proposed waste Service Agreements for the County -
action requested - APPROVE PROPOSED PLAN AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT THREE PUBLIC
WORKSHOPS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND TO SOLICIT INPUT ON
WASTE SERVICE AGREEMENTS.
10. Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District -
action requested - APPOINT ALLEN K. SEEFELDT, DISTRICT 5
REPRESENTATIVE, TO A VACATED TERM TO END
DECEMBER 31, 2001.
11. Area II Developmental Disabilities Planning Board -
action requested - APPOINT RAYMOND BAUER TO A TERM TO END
JANUARY 1, 2003.
12. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Zoning Compliance
Criteria for Lot Line Adjustments and Mergers - the
Public works Department has prepared an ordinance which
will make revisions to streamline the boundary line
modification process by making merger and lot line
adjustment provisions similar with respect to compliance
and zoning provisions. The ordinance will resolve several
concerns expressed by local engineers, surveyors, and
property owners - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3584
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-8-00)
13. Casa Del Rey Unit 1, Planned Unit Development -
Subdivision Map - the Casa Del Rey Unit 1, Planned Unit
Development Subdivision consists of 20 lots and 3 common
areas located on the west side of Pentz Road, Lime Saddle
Area, and identified as APN 041-620-001, 002, and 003.
The developer has provided improvement bonds to guarantee
the construction of roads, drainage, fire protection, and
sewer facilities within one year - action requested -
APPROVE FINAL MAP; ACCEPT EASEMENTS AS OFFERED IN ITEMS 1
AND 2 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ENTITIES
NAMED; ACCEPT GRANT, IN FEE SIMPLE, THE ONE FOOT
NO-ACCESS STRIPS, AND LOT "J" (NOTE THAT LOT "A" AS
OFFERED IN ITEM 3 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT IS NOT
ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME); AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
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00-52 14. Computer Server - Board approval is requested by the
Sheriff's Office for the purchase of a computer server
for the Jail Division in the amount of $8,000 plus tax.
A transfer of funds from the Inmate welfare Fund is also
requested to cover the cost of the server - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-195 (4/5 vote
required); AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF A FIXED ASSET ITEM.
15. Security Fencing and Laptop Computers - Board approval is
requested by the Sheriff's Office to purchase security
fencing in the amount of $5,824, and two laptop computers
in the amount of $5,514 for the Jail Division. Board
approval is also requested on a budget transfer from the
Inmate welfare Fund to cover the cost of the new
equipment, as well as additional expenses associated with
maintenance and facilities improvements for the Jail -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-194 (4 /5
vote required) AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
16. Sierra Health Foundation Grant - Board approval is
requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral
Health to accept and appropriate $23,000 in grant revenue
received from the Sierra Health Foundation Grant - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-186 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT REVENUE.
17. State Child Support Reform - as a result of child support
reform, and a revised State funding structure, the
District Attorney-Family Support Division has received
$354,358 in unanticipated revenue to assist in transition
costs, and the installation or enhancement of automated
case management systems for the Family Support Division.
Board approval is requested to accept and appropriate the
funds, and to authorize the purchase of an automated
voice response telephone system that will interface with
the KIDZ automated case management system. A portion of
these funds will also fund the additional staffing
requested in agenda item 3.21 - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-196 (4 /5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE; CANCEL
THE PURCHASE OF THREE FIXED ASSET VEHICLES IN THE FAMILY
SUPPORT DIVISION BUDGET AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN
AUTOMATED VOICE RESPONSE TELEPHONE ANSWERING SYSTEM; AND
ACCEPT INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL STAFF FUNDING.
18. Monthly Investment Report - the Treasurer-Tax Collector
submits the January 31, 2000, report in accordance with
the Butte County Statement of Investment Policy dated
July 1, 1999 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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00-52 19. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Behavioral
Health Department has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which converts one
term position of Health Education Specialist II/I (term
to end 6-30-00) to a regular help position in response to
a shift in the funding source for the position from grant
funds to realignment funds - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3585 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM
2-8-00)
20. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the welfare
Department has requested the Personnel Department prepare
a salary ordinance amendment which deletes one position
of Administrative Analyst III in the welfare-Services
budget unit, and adds one position of welfare Staff
Analyst to the welfare-Administration budget unit -
action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3586 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-8-00)
21. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
District Attorney-Family Support Division has requested
the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance
amendment which adds two positions of Administrative
Services Assistant, and five positions of Supervising
Family Support Case Manager to the Family Support
Division in response to additional funding received from
the State (see agenda item 3.17)- action requested -
WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
22. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
District Attorney-Family Support Division has requested
the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance
amendment which reclassifies the following positions
in response to a classification study: one position
of Supervising Family Support Case Manager to Supervisor-
Family Support Services, one position of Legal Secretary
II to Supervising Family Support Case Manager, one
position of Auditor-Accountant I to Supervising Family
Support Case Manager, one position of Senior Account
Clerk to Auditor-Accountant I, one position of Senior
Account Clerk to Accounting Specialist, and 13 positions
of Senior Account Clerk to Family Support Case Manager
I - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
23. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
welfare Department has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes 56
positions of Eligibility Technician II and adds 56
positions of Employment and Eligibility Technician. The
new position classifications are the result of a
department wide classification study performed for the
welfare Department - action requested - WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
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00-52 24. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Personnel Department is requesting Board approval of a
salary ordinance amendment which incorporates changes
included in the Memorandum of Understanding between the
County and the Butte County Employees Association -
action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
25. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Administrative Office has requested the Personnel
Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which
adds one term position of Deputy Administrative Officer
(term to end 9-30-01) to provide additional staffing
during the term of several capital facilities projects
which include the Juvenile Hall and the Southside
Oroville Community Center - action requested - WAIVE
READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
26. California State Association of Counties - Resolution
Celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the County of Butte -
the California State Association of Counties submits its
resolution honoring the County of Butte for 150 years of
commitment and service - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
27. Butte County Children and Families Commission - Board
approval is requested by the Chair of the Butte County
Children and Families Commission for a resolution in
opposition of Proposition 28. Proposition 28 would repeal
the $.50 per-pack tobacco tax (Proposition 10) which
funds critical children's health and preschool education
programs including immunizations, quality childcare,
smoking prevention for pregnant women, and prenatal
care - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-21 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
28. Resolution in Support of Proposition 13 (2000 Water
Bond) - consideration of a resolution in support of
Proposition 13, the 2000 Water Bond. The legislation
contains provisions which will benefit Butte County
through funding for flood projects, ground water
management projects, agricultural water conservation
projects, and improved water supply reliability - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-22 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
29. Closure of the Thermalito Afterbay - Board approval is
requested by the Sheriff's Office for a resolution
which would close areas of the Thermalito Afterbay from
March 3, 2000, to March 6, 2000, for the annual speedboat
timed racing event - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
00-23 APPROVING CLOSURE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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00-52 30. Neal Road Right-of-way Exchange - the Neal Road Phase II
proposed construction project requires acquisition of
three small additional portions of right-of-way between
3.0 and 5.0 miles northeast of State Highway 99 - action
requested - APPROVE RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
31. Two-way Stop Intersection at Entler Avenue and Southgate
Avenue - Board approval is requested by the Public works
Department for a resolution which would declare the
intersection of Entler Avenue and Southgate Avenue a two-
way stop - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-24 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO
INSTALL APPROPRIATE STOP SIGNS.
32. Three-way Stop Intersection at Riverview Drive and
Heritage Road - Board approval is requested by the Public
works Department for a resolution which would declare the
intersection of Riverview Drive and Heritage Road a
three-way stop - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
00-25 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT PUBLIC
WORKS TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE STOP SIGNS.
33. Four-way Stop Intersection at Myers Street and Wyandotte
Avenue - Board approval is requested by the Public works
Department for a resolution which would declare the
intersection of Myers Street and Wyandotte Avenue a four-
way stop - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-26 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO
INSTALL APPROPRIATE STOP SIGNS.
34. Program Supplement No. M014 Rev 1 - reimbursement of
funds for qualified projects under Administering Agency-
State Agreement No. 03-5912, modified November 29, 1995,
for Federal Aid Projects requires execution of a Program
Supplement to the Master Agreement. Program Supplement
No. M014 Rev 1 provides funding for reimbursement of
construction engineering and costs for the River Road
Bridge at Big Chico Creek Project, as well as providing
for an Alternative Construction Progress Payment
Procedure as referenced in the Local Programs
Procedures 98-05, Expedited Payment Procedures - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-27 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
35. Construction of River Road Bridge Across Big Chico
Creek - plans and specifications have been completed for
the project - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS; ADOPT WAGE SCALE; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN PLANS.
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00-52 36. Quad Knopf, Inc. - Board approval is requested by the
Administrative Office for an agreement with Quad Knopf,
Inc., for the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report required for the Chico Urban Area Nitrate
Compliance Program. It is estimated that the project
will take 7 to 12 months to complete, and the maximum
amount payable under the agreement is $140,948 (CSA 114
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11545)
37. Enloe Medical Center - Board approval is requested by the
Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an
agreement with Enloe Medical Center for the provision of
initial medical evaluations to individuals with urgent or
emergency conditions prior to admission to the County's
Psychiatric Health Facility. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000, with a maximum
amount payable of $400 per client, not to exceed $72,000
(department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract
No. X11533)
38. California Complete Census 2000 Grant Agreement - Board
approval is requested by the Development Services
Department for an agreement with the State Department of
Business, Transportation and Housing for funding under
the California Complete Census 2000 Grant. Funds in the
amount of $26,737 have been awarded to Butte County to
provide outreach programs to ensure a complete and
accurate census - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
00-28 ACCEPTING FUNDING; APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-199 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
GRANT FUNDS.
39. KIDZ Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) - Board approval is
requested by the District Attorney-Family Support
Division for a Joint Powers Agreement for the KIDZ
Automated Child Support System. There is no cost to the
County for the JPA for fiscal year 1999-2000, and all
future costs are reimbursed 1000 with Federal and State
funds - action requested - APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
40. Butte County Employees Association (General Unit) -
Memorandum of Understanding - Board approval is requested
by the Personnel Department for a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Butte County Employees Association
(General Unit) which covers the period of
October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2001 - action
requested - RATIFY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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00-52 41. Public Health waste Tire Survey and Abatement Grant
Application - Board approval is requested by the Public
Health Department for a grant application to the State
Integrated waste Management Board for funds in the
maximum amount of $43,513 (1000 State) to survey,
identify, and abate illegal tire storage and disposal
sites within the County - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 00-29 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE WASTE TIRE
ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
42. State Department of Health Services - Board approval is
requested by the Public Health Department for a revenue
agreement in the amount of $9,077 (1000 State) with the
State Department of Health Services for funds to provide
a Chlamydia Awareness and Prevention Project. The term
of the agreement is January 1, 2000, through
June 30, 2000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. R40207)
43. Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an agreement
with the Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc., for services
designed to prevent the illegal disposal of hazardous
waste at the landfill. The term of the agreement is
January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000, with a
maximum amount payable of $28,209 (Neal Road Landfill
Management Fund) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11172)
44. Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an agreement
with the Neal Road Landfill Company, Inc., for operation
of the refuse compactor at the landfill. The term of the
agreement is January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000,
with a maximum amount payable of $166,400 (Neal Road
Landfill Management Fund) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X11532)
45. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Board approval is requested
by the Public works Department for an agreement with
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for the provision of water
quality monitoring and reporting for the Neal Road
Landfill. The term of the agreement is one year, in an
amount not to exceed $51,700 (Neal Road Landfill
Management Fund) - action requested - APPROVE LETTER
PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11542)
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00-52 46. Pacific Gas and Electric Company - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an agreement
with Pacific Gas and Electric for the relocation of
overhead power lines to underground lines at the Paradise
Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility located at the
Paradise Unified School District Service Center. The
finalized cost of the project is $14,440 (Compressed
Natural Gas Reserve Account). The cost will be shared by
the County and the Paradise Unified School District
based on usage - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11536)
47. Agricultural water Management Council Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) - Recommendation of the Butte County
water Commission - on December 7, 1999, the Butte County
water Commission voted to recommend the Board of
Supervisors become a signatory to the Agricultural water
Management Council MOU. Becoming a signatory to the MOU
would enable the County to receive information regarding
efficient water management practices at no cost, and
would have the potential of putting the County in a more
favorable position to receive future funding for these
types of programs - action requested - ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION TO
BECOME A SIGNATORY TO THE AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
48. Butte-Glenn Community College District - Independent
Living Skills Program - Board approval is requested by
the welfare Department for an agreement with the Butte-
Glenn Community College District for enhancement of the
Independent Living Skills Program designed to assist
young adults in the transition from foster care to self-
reliance. The term of the agreement is October 1, 1999,
through June 30, 2000, in the amount of $27,394
(department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract
No. X11538)
49. Private Industry Council - Board approval is requested by
the welfare Department for an amendment to the agreement
with the Private Industry Council for the provision of
CalwORKs employment services. The amendment extends the
term to June 30, 2000, and increases the amount payable
to $600,000 (department budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X10904)
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00-52 50. Private Industry Council - Board approval is requested by
the welfare Department for an amendment to the agreement
with the Private Industry Council for the provision of
welfare-to-work services. The amendment increases the
amount payable by $100,000 (department budget) and
modifies the services provided to include development of
community services work sites and referral and monitoring
of eligible CalwORKs participants - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X11315)
51. Private Industry Council - Board approval is requested by
the welfare Department for a California Trade and
Commerce Program agreement with the Private Industry
Council. The Private Industry Council, through its
partnership with the Butte County Economic Development
Corporation, will provide an array of job creation
activities and expanding employment opportunities. The
term of the agreement is August 13, 1999, through
June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable of $63,774
(Job Creation Investment Fund) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11540)
52. Architecture Engineering Consulting - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for an amendment to
the agreement with Architecture Engineering Consulting
for design services for the South County Employment
Center. The amendment increases the maximum amount
payable by $40,536 (department budget) as a result of
modifications to the construction documents - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11049)
53. State Department of Fish and Game 2000-2001 Deer Hunts -
the Butte County Fish and Game Commission, at its meeting
of January 4, 2000, voted unanimously to support the G-12
and J- 9 Deer Hunts as recommended by the State Department
of Fish and Game - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
54. Butte County Children and Families Commission - Board
approval is requested by the Chair of the Butte County
Children and Families Commission to add the Commission as
an insured/covered party to any and all of the County's
liability insurance programs, including the Faithful
Performance Bond Program - action requested - APPROVE
ADDITION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
COMMISSION TO ANY AND ALL COUNTY LIABILITY INSURANCE
PROGRAMS.
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00-52 55. Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) - Closeout Plan - on
July 1, 2000, the workforce Investment Act replaces the
Job Training Partnership Act as the system for providing
employment and training services. In accordance with
State mandates, the required JTPA Closeout Plan is being
submitted for signature - action requested - APPROVE PLAN
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
56. Advance Step Hire - the Probation Department has
requested the Personnel Department prepare an agenda
item to approve the advance step hire of a Probation
Officer I candidate to step 3 of the salary ordinance
based on applicant experience - action requested -
APPROVE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF A PROBATION OFFICER I
CANDIDATE TO STEP 3 OF THE SALARY ORDINANCE.
57. Advance Step Hire - the Public Health Department has
requested the Personnel Department prepare an agenda item
to approve the advance step hire of a Public Health
Microbiologist candidate to step 3 of the salary
ordinance based on applicant experience and difficulty in
obtaining qualified applicants - action requested -
APPROVE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST
CANDIDATE TO STEP 3 OF THE SALARY ORDINANCE. (120)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH ITEM NUMBER 3.45
AMENDED TO READ, "action requested - APPROVE LETTER PROPOSAL
AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN...."
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
00-53 Appointments - Commissions and Committees (143)
1. Appointments to committee vacancies
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT JANE STIRLING, DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVE,
TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, TO A TERM TO END
DECEMBER 31, 2002.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
2. Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium -
action requested - APPOINT BOARD MEMBER.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERVISOR DOLAN, REPRESENTATIVE, AND
SUPERVISOR BEELER, ALTERNATE, TO THE NORTHERN RURAL TRAINING
AND EMPLOYMENT CONSORTIUM.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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00-53 3. Private Industry Council - action requested - APPOINT AT-
LARGE REPRESENTATIVE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT DEAN MCKELVEY, AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE, TO
THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL TO A VACATED TERM TO END
JUNE 2002.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
00-54 Update on legislative and budget activities. (232) John S.
Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer, informs the Board that
another letter will be forwarded to the Governor's Office
regarding State budget issues pursuant to the County's
legislative platform. The Legislative Analyst's Office has
released information regarding modification of the AB 8 formula
which presents some possible solutions to the on-going fiscal
problem. Additionally, the Legislative Analyst's Office has
prepared an evaluation of the Governor's budget and that
information will be made available to the Board.
00-55 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - Amendment to
Retirement Benefits - Disclosure of Costs - on
February 8, 2000, the Board voted to amend the PERS retirement
benefits, changing the retirement calculation formula to the 20
at age 55 formula. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7507,
a statement of future annual costs must be disclosed at least
two weeks prior to the adoption of the final ordinance - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (FROM 2-8-00) (423)
DAVE HOUSER, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER, INFORMS THE BOARD OF THE
FUTURE ANNUAL COST OF THE PROPOSED PERS AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7507. THERE IS A CHANGE TO THE EMPLOYER
RATE OF $0 FOR THIS AMENDMENT.
00-56 Butte County Customer Service Program - presentation to the
Board on the status of the County-wide Customer Service
Program - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (482)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON THE STATUS OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE
PROGRAM BY DON TURKO, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL; BARBARA MAXEY,
DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT EDUCATION, BUTTE COLLEGE; PAT CRAGAR,
DIRECTOR OF WELFARE; AND MEMBERS OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT'S
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM.
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00-57 Statement of Principles - consideration of a recommendation of
the Butte County water Commission to approve the Statement of
Principles agreed to by the California Department of water
Resources and the State water Contractors regarding the
proposed beneficial entitlement reduction program - action
requested - ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER
COMMISSION AND APPROVE STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES. (812)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER
COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
00-58 Agricultural Center Update - Report to the Board - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (1096)
PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE AGRICULTURAL CENTER BY
RICHARD PRICE, AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, AND ED MCLAUGHLIN,
COMMITTEE MEMBER.
00-59 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. (1332) NONE.
RECESS: 9:52 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:04 A.M.
00-60 Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING
ACTION ON ANY ITEM IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (1431)
1. SUSHIE ROSE ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA USE, REQUESTED THE COUNTY BE COMPASSIONATE
TOWARD MEDICAL MARIJUANA USERS, AND THAT PROVISIONS BE
MADE TO IMPLEMENT THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW.
2. BONNIE METCALF ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA USE, IMPROPER TREATMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
PATIENTS BY THE BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, AND REQUESTED THE BOARD CONSIDER
ACTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR A SUBSTATION FOR DISPENSING IN
BUTTE COUNTY.
3. PAMELA KIME ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA USE AND REQUESTED COMPASSION TOWARD PEOPLE WHO
NEED MARIJUANA AS MEDICINE.
4. DAN KOHRDT ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH BUTTE COUNTY, SUBMITTED AN OUTLINE
OF A PROPOSED PROJECT, AND EXPRESSED HIS VIEWS REGARDING
COOPERATION WITH THE BOARD AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROBLEMS FACING SOUTH BUTTE COUNTY.
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Public Hearincrs and Timed Items
00-61 Public Hearing - County Service Area (CSA) No. 4 (Sierra Del
Oro) - Expansion of Powers - consideration of a resolution to
expand the powers of CSA No. 4 to allow for funding,
installation, operation, and maintenance of street lighting at
13 intersections along the Skyway serving 4,397 parcels located
in CSA No. 4 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE EXPANSION OF POWERS FOR CSA No. 4 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-191 (4/5 vote required); AND
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (FROM 1-11-00) (2332)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 10:30 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 10:34 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-30 AS AMENDED TO CORRECT THE
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION REFERENCED IN THE RESOLUTION FROM
GOVERNMENT CODE 25210.17 TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 25210.34
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-191;
AND APPROVE CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
00-62 Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING
ACTION ON ANY ITEM IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.)
(2660) (**00)
1. DEWEY HARVEY ADDRESSED THE BOARD OPPOSING A PROPOSED
VEGETATION CLEARANCE ORDINANCE, AND THE SUBJECT OF NORTH
COUNTY VERSUS SOUTH COUNTY.
2. BILL WILSON ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING HIS INABILITY
TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR,
AND REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR
UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
RECESS: 10:54 A.M.
RECONVENE: 11:00 A.M.
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Public Hearincr and Timed Items
00-63 Public Hearing - Minor Use Permit - Donald and Elizabeth
Penland - consideration of an appeal of a condition of a Minor
Use Permit (item determined to be categorically exempt from
environmental review) to allow a permanent second dwelling unit
on property zoned A-R (Agricultural-Residential) and identified
as APN 047-490-002. The property is located on the west side
of Victor Drive, approximately 425 feet north of Nord Highway,
in Nord, north of Chico (MUP 00-04 [SB] ) - action requested -
STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO
OPTIONS:
1. A. DETERMINE THE ITEM TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (a) OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND
B. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS II (A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" OF
THE STAFF REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, DENY THE
APPEAL AND APPROVE THE MINOR USE PERMIT; OR
2. A. DETERMINE THE ITEM TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (a) OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND
B. GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO THE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON
VICTOR DRIVE PURSUANT TO BUTTE COUNTY CODE SECTION
20-4 SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000; AND
C. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III (A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "B" OF
THE STAFF REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, UPHOLD THE
APPEAL AND APPROVE THE MINOR USE PERMIT. (**233)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 11:02 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 11:06 A.M.
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00-63 Public Hearing - Minor Use Permit - Donald and Elizabeth
Penland.
MOTION: I MOVE TO DETERMINE THE ITEM TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303(a) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO THE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS ON VICTOR DRIVE PURSUANT TO BUTTE COUNTY CODE
SECTION 20-4 SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AS DETAILED
IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000; MAKE THE
ADDITIONAL FINDING THAT SIX OF THE SEVEN EXISTING PARCELS ON
VICTOR DRIVE ARE ALREADY DEVELOPED WITH A DWELLING UNIT; AND
SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III (A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT
DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS
DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "B" OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000, UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND APPROVE THE MINOR USE
PERMIT.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
00-64 Public Hearing - Butte County Department of Development
Services - Zoning Code Amendment - consideration of a zoning
code amendment to Chapter 24 of the Butte County Code to make
provisions for temporary asphalt and concrete batch plant uses
in conjunction with active, permitted, aggregate mining
operations County-wide (ZCA99-02 [CS]) - action requested:
1. ACCEPT THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION AND DENY
THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT; OR
2. IF THE BOARD CHOOSES TO APPROVE THE CHANGES TO ALLOW
TEMPORARY ASPHALT AND CONCRETE BATCH PLANTS, THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
A. DETERMINE THE PROJECT TO BE EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3)
OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
GUIDELINES AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 22, 2000; AND
B. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS C (1-4) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (**481)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 11:14 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 11:18 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION AND
DENY THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT.
S M
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 N 5 Y (Motion Carried)
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Regular Agenda
00-65 CHAIR DOLAN REQUESTED TOM PARILO, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR, TO CLARIFY INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED VEGETATION
ORDINANCE. (**883)
TOM PARILO, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, BRIEFLY EXPLAINED
THE HISTORY OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND STATED THAT
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS DIRECTED AT THE SCENIC CORRIDOR ZONE
ONLY AT THIS TIME. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE ITEM IS STILL
BEING CONSIDERED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND IT IS EXPECTED
THAT PUBLIC WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON THIS MATTER IN THE NEAR
FUTURE.
00-66 Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING
ACTION ON ANY ITEM IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (**1003)
1. RUSSELL SCHMIDT ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING THE LACK OF
FACILITIES AT THE LAKE, THE UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF THE LAKE,
ESPECIALLY FOR BASS FISHERMEN, AND HOW IMPORTANT BASS
FISHING IS TO THE ECONOMY OF THE LAKE AND SURROUNDING
AREA.
2. RON DAVIS ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO SPEAK AGAINST DEVELOPMENT
THAT REDUCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
3. VENE THOMPSON ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED
VEGETATION CLEARANCE ORDINANCE.
4. MIKE KELLEY ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING THE COUNTY'S
FISCAL POSITION WITH REGARDS TO PROPERTY TAX DISTRIBUTION
AND TO ENCOURAGE DENIAL OF THE PROPOSED VEGETATION
CLEARANCE ORDINANCE.
5. ED MCLAUGHLIN ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN OUTLINING AREAS AND HIGHLIGHTED THE
POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT THAT HAS OCCURRED IN THE COUNTY,
INCLUDING SOUTH COUNTY.
6. J. ARNOLD LEE ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO SPEAK AGAINST THE
LAWLESS TACTICS OF DAN KOHRDT, AND ENCOURAGED PROPER
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA, ESPECIALLY THE AREAS AROUND THE
AIRPORTS.
7. EMMETT BAKER ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO STATE THAT PEOPLE
LIVING IN THE TOWN LIMITS SHOULD NOT HAVE THE POWER OF
MAKING DECISIONS FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY.
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8. JAMES HOOPES ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO QUESTION THE
CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE KOHRDT PROJECT AND THE
CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT IN PERSONAL LIVES.
9. STAN MORGAN ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO SUPPORT PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AROUND LAKE OROVILLE.
10. MICHAEL PIERCE ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN BUTTE COUNTY AND HOW THAT IS HAMPERED BY
THE POLITICAL UNREST TAKING PLACE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY.
12. BOB LINSCHIED ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO HIGHLIGHT THE
POSITIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAKING PLACE THROUGHOUT THE
COUNTY.
00-67
CLOSED SESSION: the Board recessed at 12:01 p.m. to a closed
session conference with labor negotiators
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
agency negotiators: Donald Turko and William
Avery; employee organizations: Butte County
Deputy Sheriff's Association (Law Enforcement
General Unit and Law Enforcement Management
and Supervisory Unit). (**2315)
RECONVENE: the Board reconvened at 1:20 p.m. from a
closed session conference with labor
negotiators pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6: agency negotiators: Donald
Turko and William Avery; employee
organizations: Butte County Deputy Sheriff's
Association (Law Enforcement General Unit and
Law Enforcement Management and Supervisory
Unit). (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
00-68 Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING
ACTION ON ANY ITEM IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (**2374)
1. MICHAEL BROWN ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO DISCUSS THE POOR
CONDITION OF ROBINSON MILL ROAD AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF
FUNDS FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE.
2. BLYTHE SALMA ADDRESSED THE BOARD
INCORPORATION OF FORBESTOWN AND
DEVELOPMENT IN THAT COMMUNITY.
TO DISCUSS PROPOSED
POSSIBLE BUSINESS
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Communications
00-69 Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL
COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OFFICE.)
1. Steven S. Stielstra, Senior Land Projects Analyst, Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, writes to inform the Board of
a project to construct a new 115 kilovolt double circuit
power line and associated upgrades at the existing
Paradise Substation. This project will upgrade the
Paradise area electric system from 60 kilovolts to 115
kilovolts. (REFERRED TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC
WORKS [2-9-00])
2. Brian Larsen, Principal Analyst, Butte County Department
of Development Services, submits notification of a public
workshop entitled "Can Butte County Agricultural Lands Be
Preserved Using Transfer of Development Credits?" The
workshop will be held Thursday, March 9, 2000, at
5:00 p.m. at the Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East
Avenue, Chico.
3. David Bunganich, D.C., President, Board of Directors,
American Cancer Society, Mountain Valley Unit, writes to
the Chair to request a resolution in opposition to
Proposition 28 (tobacco tax repeal), and stating that the
American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association,
and the American Heart Association support this
resolution. (SEE ITEM 27)
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
to reconvene on Tuesday, March 14, 2000.
Jane Dolan, Chair
Attest:
John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board
By.
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