HomeMy WebLinkAboutM022399BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
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 - Pastor Steve Grandy, Jubilee an the Ridge,
Paradise.
99-47 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action.
1. Report and Recommendation on Public Guardian
Reorganization - consideration of the recommendation of
the subcommittee on Public Guardian to reorganize the
department - action requested - ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND DIRECT THE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT, THE
PUBLIC GUARDIAN/ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE, AND THE
PERSONNEL DEPARTMIIRiT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CONSOLIDATION
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF THE ADULT
SERVICES DIVISION PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 2199
(LOCKYER).
2. Thomas J. Lancaster, M.D. - Amendment A - the Butte
County Department of Behavioral Health is requesting
Board approval of an amendment to the agreement to
provide psychiatric services and oversight of medical
treatment of clients. This amendment increases the
maximum amount payable to an amount not to exceed
$167,050 (an increase of $9,675 [realignment]). The
term of the agreement remains July 1, ].998, through
June 30, 1999 - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract
No. X10977)
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99-47 3. James R. Glover, M.D. - Amendment A - the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health is requesting Board
approval of an amendment to the agreement to provide
psychiatric services and oversight of medical treatment
of clients. This amendment increases the maximum amount
payable to an amount not to exceed $201,075 {an increase
of $50,650 [realignment]). The term of the agreement
remains July 1, 1998, through June 30, 1999 - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SU&7ECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X10976)
4. Richard H. Svihus, M.D. - Amendment A - the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health is requesting Board
approval of an amendment to the agreement to provide
psychiatric services and oversight of medical treatment
of clients. This amendment increases the maximum amount
payable to an amount not to exceed $173,805 {an increase
of $39,83Q [realignment]). The term of the agreement
remains July 1, 1998, through June 30, 1999 - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X10975)
ITEMS 2 , 3 , AND 4 ARE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA ENTIRELY, NO
ACTION TAKEN. .,^
99-48 1. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES
OF FEBRUARY 9, 1999.
2. Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFERS B-176 (Agricultural Commissioner [4/5
vote required]); B-180 (Behavioral Health); B-181
(General Services [4/5 vote required]); B-182 (Neal Road
Landfill Management Fund); B-185 (Self Insurance-ISF
[4/5 vote required]); AND B-186 (Public
Guardian/Indigent Burial Trust Fund No. 1011094 [4/5
vote required]).
3. County Library Donations - in accordance with Government
Code Section 25355, a donation of $2,602.25 from the
Friends of the Library, Chico, has been received far the
Butte County Trust Fund far the purchase of books -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A
LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
4. Bangor Cemetery District - action requested -
REAPPOINT W. E. ROMINGER, DIANNA LINK, AND PHILLIP
VIERRA TO TERMS TO END JANUARX 1, 2003.
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99-48 5. Law Library Trustees - action requested - REAPPOINT
RAOUL LECLERC {ATTORNEY) AND GARY KNIPPEN {EX OFFICIO
TRUSTEE AND BOARD DESIGNEE) TO TERMS TO END
JANUARY 2000.
6. Cameron Rezone - on February 9, 1999, the Board approved
the rezone of a 30+/- acre parcel from "U"
(Unclassified) to FR-10 (Foothill Recreational - 10 acre
parcels) an property identified as APN 061490-024. The
fallowing actions are needed in support of the
approval - action requested - SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF MEMORANDUM DATED
FEBRUARY 23, 1999, ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION; ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3485 PROVIDING FOR THE REZONE AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT THE COLLECTION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE AS
REQUIRED.
7. Right-of-Way Acquisition - River Road Bridge - the
proposed reconstruction of the River Road Bridge at Big
Chico Creek has resulted in the relocation of the right-
of-way to the east of the existing structure and road
centerline. To accommodate the new bridge, additional
rights-of-way have been requested from the adjoining
property owners and agreements have been prepared to
provide for the necessary transfers as follows:
A. Pacific Realty Associates, L.P. {M&T Ranch of
Chico) - acquires an additional right-of--way for
construction of a replacement bridge on River Road
across Big Chico Creek funded by HBRR/SB45 funds -
action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
B. State of California, Department of Parks and
Recreation and the Department of Public Works -
pravides for the State to dedicate a right-of-way
over Lat II for the River Road Bridge. The County,
in turn, will quitclaim to the State any lands
within Lot II that are not required far the
project - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN.
8. Award of Bid No. 61-99 - Public Works Roller and
Trailer - bids have been opened for the purchase of a
two-ton vibratory roller with transport trailer for the
Public Works Department with the low bidder meeting
specifications being Ricker Machinery Company of
Oakland, California, in the amount of $20,805.43
(department budget} including tax - action requested -
AWARD BID.
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9. Award of Bid No. 72-99 - Public Works Sport Utility
Vehicles - bids have been opened far the purchase of two
sport utility vehicles for the Public Works Department
with the low bidder meeting specifications being
Wittmeier Chevrolet of Chico, in the amount of
$47,213.51 (department budget) including sales tax and
Department of Motor Vehicle fees - action requested -
AWARD BID.
10. Conveyance of County Property - County Clerk-Recorder -
pursuant to Government Code Sections 25365 and 6061,
Board approval is requested far the donation of
approximately 675 historic map copies and one map
cabinet to Special Collections, Meriam Library,
California State University, Chico - action requested -
AUTHORIZE DONATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
25365 AND 6061.
11. Monthly Investment Report - the Treasurer-Tax
Collector submits the January 31, 1999, report in
accordance with the Butte County Statement of Investment
Policy dated 3uly 1, 1998 - action requested - ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION.
12. County-wide Fiscal Overview - Board approval is
requested for a budget transfer in the amount of $15,OOQ
(Chief Administrative Office) to cover the cost of an
overview study of a county-wide fiscal program which
will focus on the relationship of development and other
matters of public policy including planning, budgeting,
and infrastructure development - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-177.
13. Kids in Safety Seats Program - Board approval is
requested to appropriate $5,000 (Child Passenger
Restraint Trust) in funds collected under the Child
Passenger Restraint Systems Law. The funds will be
utilized to implement a Kids in Safety Seats Program
which will purchase child car safety seats for
distribution to parents who attend monthly child
passenger safety classes - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-184. (4/5 vote required)
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99-48 14. River Road Bridge Project - Alternative Payment
Procedure - Board approval is requested for the use of
an "Alternative Payment Procedure" for Che River Road
Bridge Replacement Project at Big Chico Creek. The
Public Works Department's budgeted work programs are
typically reimbursed from State and Federal funds after
construction costs are disbursed by the County. With
larger projects, the ability of the Public Works budget
to cover the costs of payments to contractors becomes
increasingly difficult. The proposed alternative method
will help to eliminate this problem - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-25 REQUESTING THAT CALTRANS
IMPLEMENT AN ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE RIVER
ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
15. 1997-98 Audit Report, Management Letter, Agreed upon
Procedures for Appropriations Limit Calculation, TDA
Audit Report, and Transit Fund Audit Report - the
Auditor-Controller submits the reports for Board
information - action requested - ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
FINAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 1998, AND ACCDMPANYING MANAGEMENT LETTER;
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE AGREED UPON PROCEDURES REPORT
FOR APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT CALCULATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 1998; ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 1997-98 TDA AUDIT REPORT; ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 TRANSIT FUNDS AUDIT REPORT; AND
DIRECT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE STAFF TO TRANSMIT REPORTS
TO THE GRAND JURY.
16. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - the
Personnel Department has prepared a salary ordinance
amendment which implements changes recommended in the
fiscal year 1998-1999 final budget as follows: adds one
position of Legal Secretary II/I to the District
Attorney - Criminal Division budget, and one position of
Correctional Dfficer to the Sheriff-Coroner -
Corrections budget - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE
3486 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-9-99)
17. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - the Personnel
Department has prepared a salary ordinance amendment
which adds one term half-time flexibly staffed position
of Office Assistant III/II/I - Legal Typist Clerk (term
to end 12-31-00) to the District Attorney - Criminal
Division budget in support of drug court and domestic
violence activities as approved by the Board on
January 12, 1999 - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE
3487 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-9-99)
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99-48 18. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - the Personnel
Department has prepared a salary ordinance amendment
which proposes a modification to the compensation rate
for the Assistant Chief Probation officer from the
current range of $3,821 - $4,644 (monthly equivalent) to
a new range of $4,165 - $5,062 (monthly equivalent) -
action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3488 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-9-99)
19. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - the
Department of Behavioral Health has requested the
Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance
amendment which adds one term position of Health
Education Specialist II/I (term to end 6-30-99}.
Funding for this position is available through Family
Preservation and Support funds, California Department of
Community Services and Development Mentoring funds, and
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Mentor Initiative Grant funds - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3489 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM
2-9-99)
20. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - the Personnel
Department has prepared a salary ordinance amendment
which incorporates changes recommended in response to a
classification study conducted by D.M. Griffith. The
proposed ordinance retitles the following positions:
Mental Health Counselor I to Mental Health Worker;
Mental Health Counselor II to Mental Health Counselor;
Mental Health Counselor III to Senior Mental Health
Counselor; Program Manager-Mental Health to Clinical
Program Manager; Program Manager-Mental Health Community
Services to Program Manager-Community Services; and
Program Manager-Staff Services to Program Manager-
Community Services - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE
3490 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-9-99}
21. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - the Board of
Supervisors has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which would add one
limited term position of Supervisors Administrative
Assistant or Supervisor's Clerical Aide (term to end no
later than 6-30-99} in response to an extended medical
leave of absence - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE
3491 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 2-9-99}
22. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment - the
Sheriff-Coroner has requested that the Personnel
Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment to
flexibly staff one budgeted position of Supervisor-Staff
Support Services to Supervisor-Staff Support Services or ,_,*
Supervisor-Clerical Support Services to allow the
department greater flexibility in the selection and
training of staff - action requested - WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
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99-48 23. Resolution in recognition of David J. Purcell upon his
retirement from the County - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 99--26 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
24. Resolution for Closure of the Thermalito Afterbay to
Conduct Speedboat Timed Racing - the Sheriff's Office
and the Department of Water Resources request Board
authorization for the public closure of the Thermalito
Afterbay to conduct speedboat timed racing from 6:00
p.m. on March 5, 1999, through 6:00 p.m. on
March 7, 1999. The area for public closure will be
between Highway 162 south to Hamilton Road from Highway
99 to the easterly right-of-way boundary - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-27 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
25. Resolution Authorizing a Public Health Waste Tire Survey
and Abatement Grant Application - Board approval is
requested by the Public Health Department for approval
of a grant application in the amount of $46,000 (100$
State) to continue funding for a program to identify and
abate illegal fire storage and disposal sites in Butte
County - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-26
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF WASTE TIRE ENFORCEMENT GRANT
APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
26. Program Supplement No. 033 - Reimbursement of funds for
qualified projects under State-Local Transportation
Partnership Program requires execution of a Program
Supplement to the Master Agreement SLTPP-5912. Program
Supplement No. 033 covers funding for reimbursement of
participating share ($26,956 State funds) of
construction costs for Lower Wyandotte at Las
Plumas/Oroville Bangor Highway, traffic signal light and
roadway widening, Project No. SB99-5912(001) - action
requested - APPROVE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION 99-29 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT NO. 033 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
27. Program Supplement No. 034 - Reimbursement of funds for
qualified projects under State-Local Transportation
Partnership Program requires execution of a Program
Supplement to the Master Agreement SLTPP-5912. Program
Supplement Na. 034 covers funding for reimbursement of
participating share ($64,544 State funds) of
construction costs for Hildale Avenue from Arbol Avenue
to Oakdale Avenue, Project No. SB99-5912(006) - action
requested - APPROVE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION 99-30 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT NO. 034 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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99-48 2$. Parent Education Network, Inc. {PEN} - the Butte County "'~
Department of Behavioral Health is requesting Board
approval of an amendment to the agreement with PEN for
the provision of services to severely emotionally and
behaviorally disturbed children and their families. The
amendment provides for an overall increase of $47,000
(amended maximum amount payable $167,000 [department
budget]) due to a higher utilization of services needed
for clients. The term of the contract remains
July 1, 1997, through June 30, 2000 - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X10662)
29. Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. - Institution of
Mental Disease {IMD) Services - Amendment A - the Butte
County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) is
requesting Board approval of an amendment to the
agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health for the
provision of IMD residential care services to BCDBH
clients as an alternative to State hospitalization or a
higher level of care. The amendment provides for an
increase of $34,772.13 (department budget) and supports
the change of the Stockton facility classification from
an IMD to a Skilled Nursing Facility. The term of the
agreement remains July 1, 1998, through June 30, 1999 -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE r""
CHAIR TO SIGN (Contract No. X11075)
30. Crestwood Behavioral Health, Tnc. - Institution of
Mental Disease {IMD) Enhanced Services - Amendment A -
the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health is
requesting Board approval of an amendment to the
agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health for the
provision of intensive services which supplement the
services provided to mental health clients in the IMD
residential agreement. The amendment provides for an
increase of $26,995 (department budget) to cover an
increase in the number of bed days from 3,003 to 4,718 -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11076)
31. Bartkiewicz, Kronick & Shanahan - County Counsel is
requesting Board approval of an amendment to the
agreement with Bartkiewicz, Kronick & Shanahan for the
provision of attorney services. The amendment provides
for changes to compensation and expense reimbursement
amounts. All other terms and conditions remain in full
force and effect - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT
TO AGREEI~NT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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99-4$ 32. State Off-Highway Vehicle Funding - Board approval is
requested by the General Services Director for a grant
application in the amount of $35,000 which provides for
the removal of snow from the five miles of Humboldt Road
from Butte Meadows to 114 mile above the Colby Creek
Bridge, where the Jonesville Staging Area is located;
snow removal of the staging area parking lot;
maintenance and supplies on a County owned sno-cat; and
the purchase of a snow grooming machine - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-31 APPROVING THE GRANT
APPLICATION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE.
33. Otten Consulting Group - Amendment 1 - Board approval is
requested by the Personnel Department for an amendment
to the agreement with Otten Consulting Group for the
provision of an American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliance inspection for County owned/leased
facilities, and consulting services to assist the County
in achieving ADA compliance and compliance with State
accessibility regulations. The amendment provides for
changes in the billing/invoicing procedure but does not
change the amount of the original agreement - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X10951)
34. Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
(CAPIT) Grant and the Community Based Family Resource
and Support {CBFRS) Grant - Board approval is requested
by the Department of Social Welfare for authorization to
submit a grant application to the Office of Child Abuse
and Prevention for the CAPIT and CBFRS grants (CAPIT -
$142,042; CBFRS - $28,500) to support programs which
help identify, prevent, and treat child abuse and
neglect - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-32
DESIGNATING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AS THE
LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY LEAD APPLICANT AND ADMINISTRATOR FOR
THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT
AND THE COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT
GRANTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
35. Neal Road Landfill - Request for Proposal (RFP)
Board approval. is requested by the Public Works
Department for authorization to issue an RFP for the
preparation of planning, permitting, and environmental
documents for the Neal Road Landfill. The proposed RFP
will be used to select consultants to prepare a Master
Plan, Joint Technical Document and California
Environmental Quality Act {CEQA) documents for the
landfill - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORI{S TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
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99-48 36. Butte Basin Water Users Association - in accordance with
the Butte County Water Commission`s recommendation,
Board approval is requested by the Agricultural
Commissioner's Office - Water Division to renew the
County membership in the Butte Basin Water Users
Association. The County's share of the operating budget
(membership dues} is $35,528.90, which represents a 35~
decrease from 1998 - action requested - APPROVE
CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN THE BUTTE BASIN WATER USERS
ASSOCIATION; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-33 AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF 1999 DUES. (76)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH REMOVAL OF ITEMS
3.2$, 3.29, 3.30, AND 3.40.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
99-49 Appointments - Commissions and Committees (90}
A. Appointments to committee vacancies. (NONE)
99-50 Update on legislative and budget activities. (100] JOHN S.
BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER INFORMS THE BDARD THAT ..-~
ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 4 I5 MEETING TODAY TO
CONSIDER, AMDNG DTHER ISSUES, THE REDUCTION IN IMPLEMENTATION
OF LEGISLATION FROM LAST YEAR ON TRIAL COURT REFORM BY ROUGHLY
4$ MILLION DOLLARS. THE COST TO BUTTE COUNTY WOULD BE 1.1
MILLION DOLLARS. THE PROPOSED IDEA DELAYS, BY 50$, THE TRIAL
COURT REFORM FROM LAST YEAR. A LETTER HAS BEEN SENT TO THE
MEMBERS OF THAT BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE AS WELL AS OUR OWN
LEGISLATORS, TO COMMUNICATE THE COUNTY'S OPPOSITION TO THIS
PROPOSAL.
99-51 Automatic Aid Agreement - City of Chico/County of Butte -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. {FROM 2-9-99) (407)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
,SIGN .
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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~- 99-52 Butte County water Division - consideration of a change in
status of the Water Division to a separate department - action
requested - REFER TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION THE
QUESTION OF WHETHER THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE BUTTE
COUNTY WATER DIVISION SHOULD BE CHANGED TO CREATE A SEPARATE
DEPARTMENT. (fi27)
MOTION: I MOVE TO REFER TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION THE
QUESTION OF WHETHER THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE BUTTE
COUNTY WATER DIVISION SHOULD BE CHANGED TO CREATE A SEPARATE
DEPARTMENT.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
99-53 Increase the Peace Violence Prevention Conference -
recommendations and findings - action requested - ACKNOWLEDGE
THE WORK OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCE AND ENDORSE THE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS. ($59}
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY RICK MINNIEFIELD, BUTTE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY SERVICES PREVENTION
UNIT, AND FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PATRICIA BUSBY, AMY
RODEN, AND LIZ MARTIN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE WORK OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE
CONFERENCE AND ENDORSE THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried}
99-54 Ttems removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. {1422}
1. Rsport and Recommendation on Public Guardian
Reorganization - consideration of the recommendation of
the subcommittee on Public Guardian to reorganize the
department - action requested - ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND DIRECT THE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT, THE
PUBLIC GUARDIAN/ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE, AND THE
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CONSOLIDATION
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF THE ADULT
SERVICES DIVISION PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 2199
(LOCKYER).
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND
DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT, THE
PUBLIC GUARDIAN/ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE, AND THE PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CONSOLIDATION IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF THE ADULT SERVICES DIVISION
PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 2199.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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RECONVENE: 14:09 A.M.
Pu~,ic Hearing and ~`im,~~ Items
99-55 Public Hearing - Transportation Permit Fees - consideration of
a fee amendment for the issuance and administration of all
transportation permits in connection with the use of Butte
County road rights-of-way for transporting oversized or
overweight vehicles or loads - action requested - ADOPT A
RESOLUTION SETTING NEW FEES AND CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
PERMITS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 1-26-99)(1649)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED 10:11 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 10:11 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-34 SETTING NEW FEES AND
CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION PERMITS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN_
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
99-5fi Public Hearing -- Public Health Fees - consideration of an
ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the Butte County Code _._.
regarding fees for services rendered by the Public Health
Department - action requested - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 43 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH
FEES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; FIND THAT THE BOARD'S
CONTINUED POLICY IS TO CAP FEE--FOR--SERVICE REVENUE AT THE
PUBLIC BENEFIT COMPONENT LEVEL AS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REPORT
DATED JANUARY 1999; DIRECT ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH TO
INSURE BUSINESS AND CITIZEN REVIEW OF PUBLIC
HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEES IN APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR;
AND DIRECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE
PRIORITY OF TIME ACCOUNTING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
{1981)(**00)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED 10:46 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 10:48 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3492 AMENDING GRAFTER 43 OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY CODE REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH FEES AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; FIND THAT THE BOARD'S CONTINUED POLICY IS
TO CAP FEE-FOR-SERVICE REVENUE AT THE PUBLIC BENEFIT COMPONENT
LEVEL AS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REPORT DATED JANUARY 1999; DIRECT
ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH TO INSURE BUSINESS AND
CITIZEN REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEES IN
APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR; AND DIRECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE PRIORITY OF TIME ACCOUNTING AND
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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99-57 Pi~1-+1 i r C!~~~ent (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.)(**126)
1. Todd Coggins stated that he no longer wishes to address
the Board regarding his issue at this time and withdraws
his speaking request.
2. Ken Reimers addressed the Board regarding a memo he has
sent to Board members regarding their receptiveness to
working with a workgroup to eliminate the conflicts in
agricultural areas in terms of zoning.
99-58
CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 10:54 a.m. to a
closed session conference with legal
counsel regarding actual litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a): A. Butte County v. Cofer.
(**255)
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 11:16 a.m. from
a closed session conference with legal
counsel regarding actual litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a): A. Butte County v. Cofer.
(NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
99-59 Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL
COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD
OFFICE.}
A. Bill Brouhard, President, Butte Economic Development
Corporation, writes the Board to express appreciation
for the Board's decision to act favorably on the
recommendations of the Jab Creation Task Force, and
outlining steps the agency has taken to implement the
Job Creation Plan.
B. Tom Jereb, Project Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, submits, pursuant to Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) regulation 18 CFR, Section 16.8(b)(1),
the Poe Project Relicensing (FERC No. 2107) First State
Consultation Package Meeting and Site Visit information.
(REFERRED TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND
COUNTY COUNSEL [2-10-99]}
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99-59 C. Stephen L. ICashiwada, Acting Director, State of
California, Department of Water Resources, gives notice
that the Department of Water Resources is increasing the
1999 allocation of entitlement water for long-term State
Water Project contractors from 2.24 million acre-feet to
2.44 million acre-feet. (REFERRED TO AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER-WATER DIVISION; CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, AND COUNTY COUNSEL [2-11-99])
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:16 a.m., to reconvene on
Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at 9:d0 a.m.
ATTEST:
John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of t_he d of Supervisors
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