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Call to order - Board of Supervisors room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville. Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, McLaughlin, Thomas
and Chair Houx present. John S. B1acklock, chief
administrative officer; Susan Minasian, county counsel;
and Carol Roach, assistant clerk of the Board.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flaq of the United States of
America.
93-72 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
consideration and action.
1. Auditor-Controller - Board authorization is
requested to appropriate $2,561 of unanticipated
revenue from the contract to provide accounting
services to the Butte County Association of
Governments for the purchase of seven modems and
related peripheral equipment to enable BCAG and
other off site agencies/departments to have on-line
access to their accounting/financial records.
Budget transfer B-103 has been prepared for the
necessary appropriation - action requested -
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
2. County Clerk-Recorder - Board authorization is
requested for the purchase of two personal
computers, monitors and peripheral equipment,
memory upgrade for printer, and software in the
maximum amount of $8,800 from within departmental
savings. Budget transfer B-099 has been prepared
for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH DATA PROCESSING
MEMORANDUM OF FEBRUARY 25, 1993 AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE MEMORANDUM OF FEBRUARY 26, 1993.
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93-72 3. District Attorney - Family Support Division - Board
authorization is requested for sole source purchase
of (1) an automated telephone response system
known as "KIDS"; (2) seven child support
calculators and three printers; and (3) a personal
computer with accessories in the total amount of
$77,995 ($3,349 Federal/$49,280 State/$25,366
department budget). Budget transfer B-105 has been
prepared for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE PURCHASE FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
4. Award of bid - the Purchasing Office received and
opened bids for the purchase of one cab and chassis
with utility body for the Fire Department. The low
bid meeting specifications is Wittmeier Chevrolet,
Chico in the amount of $29,149.48 - action
requested - AWARD BID.
5. Fire Department - Board authorization is requested
to purchase one mobile radio and one portable radio
for new truck 74 in the estimated amount of $1,678
from savings realized in the purchase of pagers
utilizing volume purchase discounts and the ability
to purchase at State contract rates. Budget
transfer B-106 has been prepared for the necessary
appropriation - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE
OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
6. Welfare Department - GAIN - Board authorization is
requested to purchase nine terminals, three
printers, and server equipment in the estimated
amount of $18,000 in order to provide more
efficient, cost effective use of the GAIN
Employment Management System (GEMS), and a FAX
machine in the estimated amount of $1,200 to meet
the increasing demand for statistical, budgetary,
and program information in a timely manner to
comply with the State and County Welfare Department
requirements. Budget transfer B-101 has been
prepared for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
7. Welfare Department - Board authorization is
requested to install a new heating, ventilation,
air conditioning unit and ducting in the original
portion of 42 County Center Drive, Oroville in the
estimated amount of $14,000 in order to improve air
quality. The Buildings and Grounds Facilities
Manager will be responsible for determining the
appropriate design required. Budget transfer B-100
has been prepared for the necessary appropriation -
action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF FIXED ASSET ITEM.
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93-72 8. Butte Basin Water Users Association 1993 budget -
pursuant to provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between water districts and the
County, each participant in the MOU must have the
Association's budget ratified by its governing
body. The MOU was approved by the Board for the
purpose of funding a hydrologic model of the Butte
Basin. The budget is for $253,216.25, of which
$221,960 is for the model itself and $31,256.25 is
for operating expenses - action requested - RATIFY
THE BUTTE BASIN WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 1993 BUDGET
AS PRESENTED.
9. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment
reinstating an Office Assistant I, II, III position
in the Public Health Department (California
Children's Services Program [CCS]). The Board, at
its meeting of February 9, 1993, accepted
unanticipated revenue, an accompanying budget
transfer, and reinstatement of the unfunded
position - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
10. County of Butte/Butte County Association
of Governments (BCAG) - proposed is a contract to
provide accounting services to BCAG in the amount
of $7,200 for 1992-93 (four months), and $21,600
for 1993-94. The contract has been reviewed and
approved by the BCAG Board - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
11. Assignment of counsel - County Counsel proposes
assigning Warren Owens v. Mike Turenne, et al. to
the law firm of Marsh, Marsh, Volpe and Molin -
action requested - APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL.
12. 1993-94 State Department of Rehabilitation - the
contract provides evaluation, counseling, guidance
and placement services; training services; and
recruitment and training services for chemically
addicted individuals to provide them with
employment opportunity. The County's Alcohol and
Drug Services selects appropriate individuals for
referral to the Department after diagnosis of their
condition, and determining physical and emotional
limitations of referred individuals for
rehabilitation purposes. This contract funds one
half-time position to provide the above mentioned
services. The contract is in the amount of $52,793
($50,072 State/$2,721 County - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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93-72 13. Nancy Aqliolo, Toby Hale, Susan McManus, Monica
Swartz - the County contracts with selected
therapists for the provision of physical and
occupational therapy services for children eligible
for the California Children's Service Program
(CCS). The proposed amendments adjust the maximum
amount payable under the agreements to reflect the
current utilization of the services
(Agliolo/$27,500; Hale/$44,000; McManus/$34,500;
Schwartz/$25,500). This program is mandated by
Health ~ Safety Code Section 252 and is funded from
realignment funds (25$), State funds (50$), and
County matching funds (25$). This is a budgeted
item and no additional appropriation is necessary -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
14. State Department of Health Services - proposed is a
declaration of intent to enter into a contract with
the State for participation in the County Medical
Services Program (CMSP) during the period July 1,
1993 through June 30, 1994. The program provides
for medical services to low income residents of the
County - action requested - APPROVE DECLARATION OF
INTENT AND AUTHORZZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
15. California State University, Chico (CSUC) -
amendment no. 3 - in January, 1991 the County
entered into an agreement with CSUC to provide
transportation services on Butte County Transit
(BCT) on a reimbursable basis to University
faculty, students and staff presenting valid
identification. The University reimburses the
County monthly based upon actual usage. Due to the
success and popularity of this program, the
University has agreed to reimburse the County the
cost of the service not to exceed $15,000 for the
time period January 1, 1993 through December 31,
1993 - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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93-72 16. Welfare Department - provides for the provision of
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) inoculations to 284
department employees whose job classification may
have occupational exposure to blood borne
pathogens. The Department will order serum from
the County's Health Department at a cost of $90 per
employee, and will enter into a service agreement
with Oroville Hospital's Industrial Medicine
Department to administer the three vaccination
series at a cost of S36 per employee. At a total
cost of $126 per employee, the potential program
cost is $36,000. Budget transfer B-100 has been
prepared for the necessary appropriation -
action requested - APPROVE INOCULATIONS TO
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES WHOSE JOB CLASSIFICATION MAY
HAVE OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE
PATHOGENS.
17. Sacramento Services & Development Corporation -
food stamp issuance contract - the proposed
contract provides for a direct mail issuance
operation of food stamps commencing May 1, 1993
through December 31, 1995 with a one year option in
the amount of $17,000 (5-1-93 through 6-30-93), and
approximately $111,000 (July 1, 1993 through
June 30, 1994). The department anticipates this
contracted issuance system has additional
administrative and start-up costs that are not
currently associated with the United States Postal
Service contract. However, the Department
estimates that the total cost per transaction will
be equal to, if not lower than, the current USPS
contract - action requested - AWARD BID TO
SACRAMENTO SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
18. Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board - Mental
Health Realignment legislation (AB 1288 and SB 14)
directs that the local Mental Health Advisory Board
change their name to Mental Health Board, and
streamline board size and duties - action
requested - APPROVE NAME CHANGE AND REVISED BYLAWS.
93-73 Consent Agenda
1. Approval of minutes - action requested - APPROVE
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1993.
2. Budget transfers - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFERS B-98 (FIRE-REGULAR), B-99
(ELECTIONS), B-100 (WELFARE-ELIGIBILITY), B-101
(WELFARE-GAIN), 8-102 (DA-CRIMINAL), B-103
(AUDITOR), B-104 (RECORDER), B-105 (DA-FAMILY
SUPPORT), B-106 (FIRE-REGULAR), B-107 (SOUTH BUTTE
COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT), AND B-108 (SHERIFF-
OPERATIONS).
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93-73 3. State Department of Housing and Community
Development CDBG Planning/Technical Assistance
Program Economic Development Application - action
requested - SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 23, 1993
AT 11:15 A.M. REGARDING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO
THE PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT.
4. Data Processing Department - Citizens Utilities
Company, Redding has agreed to donate a Unisys 0770
printer, a new 8417 head disk assembly, four PEP
terminal emulation PCA's, and other items of
equipment which are not fixed assets, in the total
amount of $24,845. All of the equipment is either
in working order or can be used for spare parts,
and can be put into use at either the Computer
Center or other County operating departments -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
5. County Library donations - in accordance with
Government Code Section 25355, donations of $1,015
from Chico Friends of the Library, $250 from
Gridley Friends of the Library, and $124.50
anonymously have been received for the Butte County
Library Trust Fund for the purchase of books -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION.
6. Board of Appeals - Handicapped Facilities - action
requested - REAPPOINT DAN COOK (CONSTRUCTION
MEMBER), STEVE HONEYCUTT (CONSTRUCTION MEMBER), TOM
EDGAR (HANDICAPPED MEMBER), ROSA BETTENCOURT
(HANDICAPPED MEMBER), AND BEA STAVELEY (PUBLIC
MEMBER) TO SERVE UNTIL JANUARY 18, 1995.
7. Approval of plans and specifications - Jail utility
relocation project (bid no. 51-93) - plans and
specifications have been prepared for the
relocation of utilities for the jail project and
anticipated South County Municipal Court
expansion - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZE A CALL FOR BIDS, AND SET
THE BID OPENING FOR APRIL 14, 1993 AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE PURCHASING OFFICE.
8. Approval of plans and specifications - Juvenile
Hall multi-purpose classroom (bid no. 58-93) -
plans and specifications have been prepared for
construction of a Juvenile Hall multi-purpose
classroom - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZE A CALL FOR BIDS, AND SET
THE BID OPENING FOR APRIL 21, 1993 AT 2:00 P.M.
IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE.
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93-73 9. Risk Management - Board authorization is requested
to purchase a typewriter in the estimated amount of
$450 which will replace a seven year old typewriter
that requires constant maintenance and repair.
Sufficient funding is available within
appropriations made for the department - action
requested - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEM.
10. 1993/94 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
(TRANs) - Board authorization is requested for the
Treasurer-Tax Collector and Auditor-Controller to
apply to join with other California counties in
issuing Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS)
through the California State Association of
Counties (CSAC) Joint Powers Agency (JPA) - action
requested - AUTHORIZE APPLICATION TO JOIN THE CSAC
TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE PROGRAM AND TAKE
OTHER RELATED ACTIONS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT
BOARD APPROVAL WILL BE SOUGHT PRIOR TO ANY TRANS
COMMITMENT .
11. South Butte County Municipal Court - the Auditor-
Controller has submitted the audit report for
fiscal year ended June 30, 1992 for the South Butte
County Municipal Court - action requested - ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION.
12. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment to correct
an error in the Nash Compensation and
Classification Study in the compensation level for
the Chief Probation Officer for the time frame from
April 13, 1991 to January 4, 1992, and does not
affect the current level of compensation. Funding
is from within the existing department budget -
action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3053 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
13. Introduction of an ordinance establishing a speed
limit of 35 miles per hour on Lupin Avenue
(Cohasset Road to the Chico City limits), and 40
miles per hour on Durham Dayton Highway (Stanford
Lane to Lott Road) - action requested - WAIVE
READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
14. Resolution in honor of James F. Glander upon his
retirement from Butte County after 35 years of
dedicated County service - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 93-25 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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93-73 15. Resolution approving the 1994-95 application for
State Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant entitled
"Jonesville Enforcement Project". The Board
approved the grant application on February 23,
1993 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-26
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
16. Fire Department - 1992-93 Station 43 lease -
proposed is a lease agreement with Ramsey
Construction for rental of a 20' x 60' garage at
2961 Highway 32 for the purpose of storing a fire
engine to be operated by the North Chico Volunteer
Fire Company The lease is in the amount of $300
per month. Budget transfer B-098 has been prepared
for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
17. State Department of Health Services - the State
Department of Health Services contracts with the
County's Department of Public Health for the
provision of a variety of AIDS related services.
All terms of agreement no. 90-10290 have been met
for services provided during 1990-91 - action
requested - AUTHORIZE COMPLETION OF CONTRACTOR'S
RELEASES FOR ALTERNATIVE TEST SITE, HIV TESTS IN
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINICS, BLOCK GRANT
ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
18. 1993-94 funding application for the Maternal and
Child Health Program - proposed is an application
for $301,436 (100$ State funds) that will be
utilized to enhance services to mothers and
children residing in Butte County. These funds
will cover staff who will develop and implement
programs to meet the State Title V Plan and its
year 2000 objectives - action requested - APPROVE
FUNDING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
19. County of Butte/City of Oroville - the proposed
agreement provides for County residents
participation in the City's Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Program and its franchise refuse
collector Oroville Solid Waste Disposal, Inc. The
term of the agreement is through June 30, 1994.
The household hazardous waste disposal charge, as
collected by the Contractor, is twenty-five cents
per household per month - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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93-73 20. Butte County Emerqency Medical Care Committee - the
Committee submits their Annual Report to the Butte
County Board of Supervisors (February 17, 1993) -
action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
21. Contract chanqe order no. 2 for construction of
leachate and septage ponds adjacent to the Neal
Road Landfill, County project no. 7570-5517-92-1 -
contract chanqe order no. 2 in the decreasing
amount of $19,925 for elimination of planned
contract items not needed to perform this
contract - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
AMENDMENT OF ITEM 3.13, AND REMOVAL OF ITEMS
3.07, 3.08, 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.15, 3.16,
3.17, 3.21, 3.25, 3.26, 3.28, 3.29, 3.31,
3.34, 3.35, 3.36 AND 3.37.
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VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
( SUPERVISOR THOMAS STATED FOR THE RECORD THAT HE IS UNDER
SUBPOENA BY THE SUPERIOR COURT, AND WHEN NOTIFIED, HE
WILL BE LEAVING THE BOARD MEETING)
93-74 Appointments - commissions and committees.
a. Appointments to committee vacancies. (NONE)
b. West Feather River Levee Reconstruction Agency -
Joint Exercise of Powers (JPA} - action requested -
APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR. (107) (NO
ACTION TAI~N/CONTINUED TO BOARD MEETING OF
MARCH 23, 1993)
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March 9, 1993
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93-75 Idea Express Suqqestion Proqram - action requested:
A. AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND AWARDS TO
COUNTY ElsPLOYEES AS RECOZ~II+IENDED BY THE EVALUATION
COMMITTEE; AND
B. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS OF THE IDEA EXPRESS
SUGGESTION PROGRAM. (127~
MOTION: I MOVE TO (A) AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE; AND
(B) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN LETTERS OF
APPRECIATION TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS OF THE
IDEA EXPRESS SUGGESTION PROGRAM.
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VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
(PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
TO INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES BY CHAIR HOUX AND JOHN S.
BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)
93-76 Presentation of the annual AIDS Task Force update and
display of a panel from the local AIDS quilt project.
(396) (PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL AIDS TASK FORCE UPDATE BY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAYAMA MOREHART, M.D., BUTTE COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, JOHN HOWARD, M.D., AND DEBBIE MUELLER)
93-77 Presentation to W. J. "Matt" Matson of the Planning
Commission's resolution of commendation. (882)
(PRE5ENTATION TO MR. MATSON BY SUPERVISOR THOMAS)
93-78 Report to the Board regardinq the status of Durham
Cemetery and suqqestions for evaluations of subject
property. (990) (PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY THE
COMMITTEE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE HISTORIC DURHAM
CEMETERY)
93-79 General court facilities - Board commitment is requested
to service the facility construction debt by the Criminal
Justice Facilities Fund and Courthouse Construction Fund
which derive their revenue from fine penalties and
assessments. Also requested is a pledge of Motor Vehicle
License Fee monies that would otherwise go to the County
to the bond holders in the event of default - action
requested - AUTHORIZE A LETTER TO DEBT RATING AGENCIES AS
OUTLINED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (1574)
MOTION: I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE A LETTER TO DEBT RATZNG
AGENCIES AS OUTLINED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
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VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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93-so consideration of Butte County's participation in
administrative appeals of the Lassen Forest Manaqement
Plan and/or the California Spotted Owl Sierra Province
Interim Guide Lines - action requested - IF THE BOARD
BELIEVES THAT THE COUNTY SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN EITHER OR
BOTH APPEALS, DIRECT COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE TO ENGAGE IN
THE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. (1905)
MOTION: I MOVE TO DIRECT COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE TO
ENGAGE IN THE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES RELATIVE
TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS UTILIZING IN
KIND SERVICES AND WITH AN OUT-OF-POCKET
EXPENSE LIMIT OF $500 WITHOUT SPECIFIC BOARD
APPROVAL.
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VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
RECESS: 10:23 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:33 A.M.
Public Hearings and Timed Items
93-81 Public hearinq - Randy D. McMain, Dutch Ravine
Sportsman's Club - consideration of a rezone (proposed
negative declaration regardinq environmental impact) from
A-5 (aqricultural, five acre parcels) to FR-40 (foothill
recreational, 40 acre parcels), approximately 840 acres
located on both sides of Swedes Flat Road approximately
1 1/2 miles east of Oroville-Bangor Highway, AP 028-170-
028, 028-320-003, 072-330-016 and 018, Oroville area.
(2645) (**00)
MOTION: I MOVE TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR REZONE.
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VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
RECESS: 11:15 A.M.
RECONVENE: 11:20 A.M.
PRESENT)
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(SUPERVISOR THOMAS NOT
March 9, 1993
93-82 Public hearing - Charlotte Speeqle - consideration of an
appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a use
permit (proposed neqative declaration with mitiqation
measures reqarding environmental impacts) to allow a
private breeding kennel for up to 99 adult doqs on
property zoned "U" (unclassified), property located on
the north side of Hurleton Road, approximately 1/4 mile
west of Hurleton Swedes Flat Road, Lake Wyandotte area,
AP 072-290-154, Oroville area. (928)
MOTION: I MOVE TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND (A) MAKE THE
APPROPRIATE FINDINGS (1-4); AND (B) ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES
AND GRANT A USE PERMIT TO ALIAW A KENNEL ON AP
072-290-154 (SPEEGLE) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS 1-
14 (WITH CONDITION NO. 9 AMENDED TO "NO MORE
THAN ~ DOGS OVER TFiE AGE OF 4 MONTHS MAY BE
KEPT ON THE PREMISES UNTIL THE INDOOR KENNEL
IS COMPLETED AND INSPECTED BY RABIES CONTROL."
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VOTE: 1 2 3 4 5 NP (Motion Dies/Lack of Second)
MOTION: I MOVE TO (A) NOTE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CEQA HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND CONSIDERED IN
MAKING THIS DECISION; {B) FIND THAT THE
PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY WILL IMPAIR THE
INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER OF THE ZONE IN WHICH
THE LAND LIES AND THAT THE USE WOULD BE
UNREASONABLY INCOMPATIBLE WITH OR INJURIOUS TO
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OR DETRIMENTAL TO THE
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE
PERSONS RESIDING OR WORKING IN THE
NEIGHBORFi00D OR TO THE GENERAL HEALTH, WELFARE
AND SAFETY OF THE COUNTY BECAUSE OF NOISE AND
SANITATION IMPACTS; AND (C) DENY THE APPEAL
FOR A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A KENNEL FOR DOGS ON
AP 072-290-154 (SPEEGLE).
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VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 NP (Motion Carried)
93-83 Continued hearinq - Rolls, Anderson & Rolls on behalf of
Lowell Smith - consideration of an appeal of the
Development Review Committee's condition no. 6(construct
one half plus 12 foot street section on Cussick Avenue to
RS-3-B road standard with two inch AC, eiqht inch AB, SC
250 prime, fog seal and 95 percent relative compaction)
on a tentative subdivision map, AP 42-03-12, five lots,
property located on the northeast corner of Lassen Avenue
and Cussick Avenue, northwest Chico area. (1906)
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93-83 MOTION: HAVING REVIEWED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CHECK
LIST, CHECKING TIiE RECORD, AND CONVERSATIONS
WITH THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS, I MOVE TO
UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATIONS FOR
THE LOWELL SMITH SUBDIVISION TO CREATE FIVE
LOTS FINDING THAT THE PROJECT CAN NOT HAVE AN
AFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, NOTING THE FINDINGS
AS MADE BY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE,
AND APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION WITH CONDITION
NO. 6 AMENDED TO READ AS FOLI,OWS : CONSTRUCT
ONE HALF STREET SECTION ON CUSSICK AVENUE TO
RS-3B ROAD STANDARD WITH 2" AC, 8" AB, SC 250
PRIME, FOG SEAL AND 95$ RELATIVE COMPACTION.
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VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 NP (Unanimously Carried)
I~eqular Aaenda
93-84 Discussion of problems which require buildinq permits.
(2420) (***00) (NO ACTION TAI~N)
(SUPERVISOR THOMAS PRESENT)
93-85 Discussion of the concept of changinq voting systems in
Butte County from DataVote to Mark-A-Vote. (NO ACTION
TAKEN)
93-86 1993 Community Development Block Grant application -
action requested - BOARD DIRECTION ON ACTZVITIES TO
INCLUDE IN THE 1993 CDBG APPLICATION, AND SETTING OF A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23, 1993 AT 11:00 A.M. TO
APPROVE APPLICATION. (515) (BOARD DIRECTION TO INCLUDE
HOUSING REHABILITATION WITHIN THE COUNTYWIDE COMMUNITIES
OF DAYTON, DURHAM, FEATHER FALIS, FORBESTOWN, HONCUT,
NELSON, NORD, PALERMO, PULGA, RICHVALE, STIRLING CITY AND
THERMALITO IN THE 1993 CDBG APPLICATION, AND SET A PUBLIC
HEARING ON MARCH 23, 1993 AT 11:00 A.M. TO APPROVE THE
APPLICATION.)
RECESS: 12:48 P.M.
RECONVENE: 2:03 P.M.
93-87 CIASED SESSION: The Board recessed at 2:03 p.m. to a
closed session for the purpose of
actual litiqation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
(John Wilcox v. County of Butte, a
workers' compensation matter.)
(~s5)
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93-87 RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 2:15 p.m.
followinq a closed session for the
purpose of actual litiqation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) (John
Wilcox v. County of Butte, a workers'
compensation matter.) (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
93-88 Items removed from the Consent Aqenda for Board
consideration and action.
1. Butte County Mental Health Advisory Hoard - MentaZ
Health Realiqnment leqislation (AB 1288 and SB 14)
directs that the local Mental Health Advisory Board
change their name to Mental Health Board, and
streamline board size and duties - action
requested - APPROVE NAME CHANGE AND REVISED BYLAWS.
(NO ACTION TAI~N/CONTINUED TO BOARD MEETING OF
MARCH 23, 1993)
2. Auditor-Controller - Board authorization is
requested to appropriate $2,561 of unanticipated
revenue from the contract to provide accountinq
services to the eutte County Association of
Governments for the purchase of seven modems and
related peripheral equipment to enable BCAG and
other off site aqencies/departments to have on-line
access to their accounting/financial records.
Budqet transfer B-103 has been prepared for the
necessary appropriation - action requested -
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. (828) (NO
ACTION TAI~N/REFER TO MINUTE ORDER 93-90)
3. Welfare Department - GAIN - Board authorization is
requested to purchase nine terminals, three
printers, and server equipment in the estimated
amount of $18,000 in order to provide more
efficient, cost effective use of the GAIN
Employment Manaqement System (GEMS), and a FAX
machine in the estimated amount of $1,200 to meet
the increasinq demand for statistical, budqetary,
and program information in a timely manner to
comply with the State and County Welfare Department
requirements. Budqet transfer B-101 has been
prepared for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
(1033)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF THE FZXED ASSET
ITEMS.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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4. Welfare Department - Board authorization is
requested to install a new heatinq, ventilation,
air conditioninq unit and ducting in the oriqinal
portion of 42 County Center Drive, Oroville in the
estimated amount of $14,000 in order to improve air
quality. The Buildings and Grounda Facilities
Manager will be responsible for determining the
appropriate design required. Budget transfer B-100
has been prepared for the necessary appropriation -
action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF FIXED ASSET ITEM.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE PURCHASE AND INSTALI~ATION
OF THE FIXED ASSET ITEM.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
5. Welfare Department - provides for the provision of
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) inoculations to 284
department employees whose job classification may
have occupational exposure to blood borne
pathoqens. The Department will order serum from
the County's Health Department at a cost of $90 per
employee, and will enter into a service aqreement
with Oroville Hospital's Industrial Medicine
Department to administer the three vaccination
series at a cost of $36 per employee. At a total
cost cf $126 per employee, the potential program
cost is $36,000. Budqet transfer B-100 has been
prepared for the necessary appropriation -
action requested - APPROVE ZNOCULATIONS TO
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES WHO5E JOB CLASSIFICATION MAY
HAVE OCCUPATIONAL EXP()SURE TO BLOOD BORNE
PATIiOGENS .
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE ZNOCULATIONS TO DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEES WHOSE JOB CLASSIFICATION MAY HAVE
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE
PATHOGENS.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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93-88 6. Sacramento Services ~ Development Corporation -
food stamp issuance contract - the proposed
contract provides for a direct mail issuance
operation of food stamps commencinq May 1, 1993
through December 31, 1995 with a one year option in
the amount of $17,000 (5-1-93 throuqh 6-30-93), and
approximately $111,000 (July l, 1993 throuqh
June 30, 1994). The department anticipates this
contracted issuance system has additional
administrative and start-up costs that are not
currently associated with the United States Postal
Service contract. However, the Department
estimates that the total cost per transaction will
be equal to, if not lower than, the current USPS
contract - action requested - AWARD BID TO
SACRAMENTO SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE BID TO SACRAMENTO SERVICES
& DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 N (Motion Carried)
7. County Clerk-Recorder - Board authorization is
requested for the purchase of two personal
computers, monitors and peripheral equipment,
memory upgrade for printer, and software in the
maximum amount of $8,800 from within departmental
savings. Budget transfer B-099 has been prepared
for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH DATA PROCESSING
MEMORANDUM OF FEBRUARY 25, 1993 AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE MEMORANDUM OF FEBRUARY 26, 1993. (2430)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH DATA PROCESSING
MEMORANDUM OF FEBRUARY 25, 1993 AND
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MEMORANDUM OF
FEBRUARY 26, 1993.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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8. District Attorney - Family Support Division - Board
authorization is requested for sale source purchase
of (1) an automated telephone response system
known as "KIDS"; (2) seven child support
calculators and three printers; and (3} a personal
computer with accessories in the total amount of
$77,995 ($3,349 Federal/$49,280 State/S25,366
department budqet). Budget transfer B-105 has been
prepared for the necessary appropriation - action
requested - APPROVE PURCHASE FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
(2546)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
ITEMS.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
9. Award of bid - the Purchasing Office received and
opened bids for the purchase of one cab and chassis
with utility body for the Fire Department. The low
bid meetinq specifications is Wittmeier Chevrolet,
Chico in the amount of $29,149.48 - action
requested - AWARD BID. (2742)
MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE BID.
S 1~
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
10. Fire Department - Board authorization is requested
to purchase one mobile radio and one portable radio
for new truck 74 in the estimated amount of $1,678
from savings realized fn the purchase of pagers
utilizing volume purchase discounts and the ability
to purchase at State contract rates. Budqet
transfer B-106 has been prepared for the necessary
appropriation - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE
OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
ITEMS.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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11. Butte Basin Water Users Association 1993 budget -
pursuant to provisions of the Memorandwn of
Understandinq (MOU) between water districts and the
County, each participant in the MOU must have the
Association's budqet ratified by its qoverninq
body. The MOU was approved by the Board for the
purpose of funding a hydrologic model of the Butte
Basin. The budget is for $253,216.25, of which
$221,960 is for the model itself and $31,256.25 is
for operating expenses - action requested - RATIFY
THE BUTTE BASIN WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 1993 BUDGET
AS PRESENTED. (2868) (****00)
MOTION: I MOVE TO RATIFY THE BUTTE BASIN WATER USERS
ASSOCIATION 1993 BUDGET AS PRESENTED.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
12. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment
reinstating an Office Assistant I, II, III position
in the Public Health Department (California
Children's Services Program [CCS]). The Board, at
its meeting of February 9, 1993, accepted
unanticipated revenue, an accompanyinq budget
transfer, and reinstatement of the unfunded
position - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND
AUTHORIZE TIiE CHAIR TO SIGN. (48)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3054 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
13. Assiqnment of counsel - County Counsel proposes
assigninq Warren Owens v. Mike Turenne, et al. to
the law firm of Marsh, Marsh, Volpe and Molin -
action requested - APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL.
(128)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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14. 1993-94 State Department af Rehabilitation - the
contract provides evaluation, counselinq, guidance
and placement services; training services; and
recruitment and training services for chemically
addicted individuals to provide them with
employment opportunity. The County's Alcohol and
Druq Services selects appropriate individuals for
referral to the Department after diaqnosis of their
condition, and determining physical and emotional
limitations of referred individuals for
rehabilitation purposes. This contract funds one
half-time position to provide the above mentioned
services. The contract is in the amount of $52,793
($50,072 State/$2,721 County - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(264)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
15. Nancy Agliolo, Toby Hale, Susan McManus, Monica
Swartz - the County contracts with selected
therapists for the provision of physical and
occupational therapy services for children eliqible
for the California Children's Service Proqram
(CCS). The proposed amendments adjust the maximum
amount payable under the aqreements to reflect the
current utilization of the services
(Aqliolo/$27,500; Hale/$44,000; McManus/$34,500;
Schwartz/$25,500). This program is mandated by
Health & Safety Code Section 252 and is funded from
realignment funds (25~), State funds (50$), and
County matching funds (25$). This is a budqeted
item and no additional appropriation is necessary -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
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16. State Department of Health Services - proposed is a
declaration of intent to enter into a contract with
the State for participation in the County Medical
Services Program (CMSP) during the period July 1,
1993 through June 30, 1994. The proqram provides
for medical services to low income residents of the
County - action requested - APPROVE DECLARATION OF
INTENT AND AUTFiORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECLARATION OF INTENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
17. California State University, Chico (CSUC} -
amendment no. 3- in January, 1991 the County
entered into an aqreement with CSUC to provide
transportation services on Butte County Transit
(BCT) on a reimbursable basis to University
faculty, students and staff presenting valid
identification. The University reimburses the
County monthly based upon actual usaqe. Due to the
success and popularity of this proqram, the
University has aqreed to reimburse the County the
cost of the service not to exceed $15,000 for the
time period January 1, 1993 through December 31,
1993 - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT N0. 3
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (587)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE AMENDMENT N0. 3 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
RECE5S: 3:40 P.M.
RECONVENE: 3:46 P.M.
93-89 Public Comment. (PRESENTATZONS 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.) (712)
1. Jerry Holcomb, Oroville - (1)
order received this morninq; (2)
from tension and not getting a
petition he has not been able to
Board for one reason or another.
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regardinq court
wife's illness
fair shake; (3)
brinq before the
March 9, 1993
93-89 2. Otto Hansen, Oroville - thanked Supervisor Meyer
for what he has done, and Supervisor Thomas for his
time.
3. James Hansen, Oroville - a letter written by Mr.
Schauffler, Program Manager, State Environmental
Protection Aqency to the County's Environmental
Health Division, and Mr. Schauffler's definition of
"site". (900)
4. Jane Davis, Biqqs - (1) Board consideration of
the Consent Agenda in the afternoon after lunch,
and (2) item 3.02, budqet transfers, could it be
considered at the end of the Consent Agenda.
5. Anna Marie, address unknown - last election many
candidates claimed they would push for more
meetings - maybe it is time to act on their
campaign promises and meet once a week instead of
twice a month which forces 40+ items to be
considered at one meetinq.
93-90 Items removed from the Consent Aqenda for Board
consideration and action.
1. Auditor-Controller - Board authorization is
requested to appropriate $2,561 of unanticipated
revenue from the contract to provide accounting
services to the Butte County Association of
Governments for the purchase of seven modems and
related peripheral equipment to enable BCAG and
other off site agencies/departments to have on-line
access to their accountinq/financial records.
Budqet transfer B-103 has been prepared for the
necessary appropriation - action requested -
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. (1071) (NO
ACTION TAKEN/CONTINUED TO BOARD AGENDA OF MARCH 23,
1993)
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93-90 2. County of Butte/Butte County Association of
Governments (BCAG) - proposed is a contract to
provide accounting services to BCAG in the amount
of $7,200 for 1992-93 (four months), and $21,600
for 1993-94. The contract has been reviewed and
approved by the BCAG Board - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(1330)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y(Unanimously Carried)
93-91 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 ZF IT IS NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA.)
1. Charles Cruthers, Cherokee -(1) the Board should
take a look at the way the we aqendize items to
make it run more smoothly for the Board and all
concerned; (2) public participation should be
encouraged; (3) Item 6.01(c) - no action by the
Board requested; and (4) nice way the meetinq went
today - concerned that the Board not stop people
from showing approval by applause.
93-92 Communications
Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL
COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD
OFFICE.)
a. Thomas J. Lando, Executive Director, Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Chico - notifies the Board,
pursuant to Sections 33327 and 33328 of the
California Health and Safety Code, that the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chico is in the
process of completing a redevelopment plan for the
Greater Chico Urban Area Redevelopment Project.
Enclosed with the letter are (1) a description of
the boundaries of the project area; and (2) a map
indicating the boundaries of the project area.
(REFER TO ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
WITH ENCLOSURES)
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93-92 b. Bob Linscheid, Chief Executive Officer, Chico
Chamber of Commerce - responds to the recent bid
issued by the County for architectural work on the
new jail facility. Mr. Linscheid, on behalf of the
Chamber, expressed their firm position that the
issuance of such bids remain within the local
business community, and expressed the Chamber's
appreciation to the Board its sensitivity to this
issue. (REFER TO GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR)
c. Charles Cruthers, Cherokee - submits an aqenda
request item requesting that the Board declare all
rivers, streams and sloughs on public lands to be
public highways pursuant to Government Code Section
25660. (REFER TO COUNTY COUNSEL AND BUTTE COUNTY
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION)
d. Lou G. Chrysler, Jr., Chico - submits his
resignation as a member of the County's Building
Code Board of Appeals. (REFER TO CLERK OF THE
BOARD, APPROVE LETTER OF APPRECIATION AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN)
e. Dennis J. 0'Bryant, Chief, Office of Mine Reportinq
and Reclamation Compliance - forwards a DRAFT of
the AB 3098 Surface Mininq and Reclamation Act
(SMARA) Compliance List, identifyinq "eliqible"
operations as of February 19, 1993. The draft list
will be modified to include any information
received by their office until June l, 1993, the
deadline for the July list. (REFER TO DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
93-93 CIASED SESSION: The Board recessed at 4:12 p.m. to a
closed session for the purpose of a
personnel matter, a meet and confer
matter, actual litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.(a)
(Wheeler v. Bach), and potential
litiqation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(c) (Thomas
McCarter).
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 5:00 p.m.
following a closed session for the
purpose of a personnel matter, a meet and
confer matter, actual litiqation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
(Wheeler v. Bach), and potential
litiqation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) (Thomas McCarter.)
(NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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March 9, 1993
ADJOURNMENT: There beinq no further business before
the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
5:00 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday,
March 23, 1993 at 9:00 a.m.
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ANNE HOUX, Ch ir
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLAC CK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk o he Board of Supervisors
By:
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