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County Supervisors
Bill Connelly, District 1
Jane Dolan, District 2
Maureen Kirk, District 3
Steve Lambert, District 4
Kim Yamaguchi, District 5
Gregory G. Iturria, Interim Chief Bruce Alpert, County Counsel
Administrative Officer and
Clerk of the Board
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Called to order at 9:03 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room,
County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Supervisors present: Dolan, Kirk, Lambert, Yamaguchi, and Chair
Connelly. Also present: Gregory G. Iturria, Interim Chief
Administrative Officer; Bruce Alpert, County Counsel and Kathleen
Moghannam, Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
C/CA.
0907-001 (None)
ORRECTIONS ANDORHANGES TO THE GENDA
IRCABCA.
0907-002
TEMSEMOVED FROM THE ONSENTGENDA FOR OARDONSIDERATION AND CTION
1.Oroville Cemetery District - action requested - APPOINT ERIC
H. RAMSEY TO A TERM TO END JANUARY 1, 2011. (Supervisor
Connelly)(Board of Supervisors)
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE REMOVED. IT WILL
RETURN ON A FUTURE AGENDA.
2.Recommended Adjustments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008/2009
Budget - approval is requested for two adjustments to the FY
2008/2009 budget. The Elections budget contains a $1,274,636
revenue gap caused by budgetary timing and reimbursement for
the FY 2007/2008 special election costs. The FY 2007/2008
year-end General Fund balance inadvertently included $136,490
of funds deposited with Development Services in FY 2007/2008
for the “Las Plumas Master Environmental Assessment” project.
This revenue will not be realized for FY 2008/2009 as it has
already been received as revenue for FY 2007/2008. The
Board’s approval of this action will leave a remaining
balance of $600,977 in Appropriations for Contingencies -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN
THE AGENDA REPORT.
SUPERVISOR KIRK REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR AGENDA.
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3.Superior Court of California, County of Butte - approval is
requested for the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 services agreement
with the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The
agreement identifies the service to be provided, the method
of service delivery, the term of the agreement which is July
1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the anticipated services
outcome, and the cost of services to be provided - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Chief Administrative Office)
SUPERVISOR KIRK REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR AGENDA.
4.Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance (Item 3.25) -
SUPERVISOR DOLAN AND RUDY JENKINS REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR
AGENDA.
CA
ONSENTGENDA
0907-0031.State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) -
approval is requested for an agreement with DOR for the
provision of vocational rehabilitation services to mutual
clients receiving services from the Butte County Department
of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) and DOR. The term of the
agreement is January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 with a
maximum amount payable of $250,000 (department budget
utilizing MHSA funding) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND ADOPT RELATED RESOLUTION 09-034 WHICH
AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO SIGN
AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
2.Superior Court of California, County of Butte - approval is
requested for a revenue agreement with the Superior Court for
the provision of Alcohol and Drug Services and substance
abuse testing for clients involved in Prop 36 Treatment
Court. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2009 with a maximum amount receivable of $44,000
(department budget)- action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
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3.Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. - amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the sole source agreement with
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for the provision of
Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) and Enhancement
Services. There is an increased need for placement of
clients. The amendment increases the maximum amount payable
by $141,484.20 (department budget utilizing realignment
funds)- action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
4.Youth with a Mission - amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the agreement with Youth with a Mission for
the Reach for the Future Conference due to an increased
number of registrants. The amendment increases the maximum
amount payable by $5,591.04 (department budget utilizing
grant revenue)-action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
5.Caminar, Inc. - amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with Caminar, Inc. in order to
extend the vocational services program Rehabilitation of our
Friends (ROOF) through June 30, 2009. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $87,161.54
(department budget utilizing realignment funding) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
6.Butte County Behavioral Health Board - action requested -
APPOINT ERIC ALMQUIST AS A COMMUNITY MEMBER TO A TERM TO END
DECEMBER 31, 2011. (Behavioral Health)
7.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) Grant for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008/2009 - The SAMHSA
Block Grant funds are to be used to provide integrated
services to adults and children who are at risk of or
currently suffering from substance abuse or serious mental
health issues. The FY 2008/2009 award to Butte County will
be $339,416. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2008
through June 30, 2009 - action requested - APPROVE THE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUED FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
8.Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs - Safe and Drug Free
Schools and Communities - approval is requested for a
revision to this revenue agreement in order to allocate
funding for FY 2008/2009, which is Project Year 2. The
amount receivable for Project Year 2 is $220,000 (department
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
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9.Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES FROM
MARCH 3, 2009 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING. (Chief
Administrative Office)
10.Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the Butte
County Code Relating to Emergency Services - consideration
of an ordinance which will change the name of the Butte
County Office of Emergency Services to the Butte County
Office of Emergency Management in order to remain consistent
with the California Emergency Management Agency, formerly
called the State Office of Emergency Services. The ordinance
also contains minor changes to be consistent with State and
Federal emergency response guidelines - action requested -
WAIVE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (Chief Administrative
Office)
11.Annual Audit Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007/2008 -
submitted are the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the
Single Audit Report, and the Independent Accountant’s Report
for the Appropriations Limit Calculation for the FY ending
June 30, 2008 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
(Chief Administrative Office)
12.2008 DNA Identification Fund Report - pursuant to Government
Code Section 76104.6, submitted is the 2008 DNA
Identification Fund Report. The report includes the total
fines collected, allocated, and expended for each authorized
program under the DNA Fingerprint, Unsolved Crime and
Innocence Protection Act. The County is required to submit
the report to the Legislature and the Department of Justice
by April 1 each year - action requested - ACCEPT REPORT FOR
INFORMATION. (Chief Administrative Office)
13.Butte County Department of Development Services (DDS) -
approval is requested for a Plan of Cooperation with DDS in
order to utilize the services of a Code Enforcement Officer
for early intervention services in the collection of child
support owed by non-custodial parents. The term of the
agreement is March 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 with a
maximum payable to DDS of $30,000 (salary savings within CSS
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE RELATED BUDGET TRANSFERS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (Child Support Services)
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14.A Matter on Which a Public Hearing Has Been Held and a Motion
of Intent Adopted - Appeal of Six Conditions of Approval on
Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 06-09 (Hennigan) - At the January
27, 2009 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board considered
the appeal of six conditions of approval on TPM06-09
(Hennigan). The Board made a motion of intent with findings
to: 1) deny in part the appeal, by maintaining Condition 20
with some modifications, and; 2) grant in part the appeal,
modifying conditions 15, 17, 18, 25, and 28 as requested.
Staff has incorporated the changes to the conditions of
approval and corresponding findings as detailed in the
resolution provided with the agenda report - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-035 GRANTING IN PART AND
DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY THE APPLICANT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
15.Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 32A-7 of Chapter
32A of the Butte County Code - consideration of an ordinance
which will amend Chapter 32A of the Butte County Code to
allow travel time in cost recovery and to clarify
administrative costs - action requested - -action
requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 4000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (FROM 3-3-09 [Item 4.05])(Development Services)
16.State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) -
amendment - approval is requested for an agreement amendment
with DTSC for the District Attorney to assist in the
enforcement of laws and regulations governing the generation,
storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
The amendment extends the term of the agreement through March
14, 2011 and increases the maximum amount receivable by
$311,463 -action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE RELATED BUDGET
TRANSFER ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (District Attorney)
17.Resolution Recognizing March 2009 as Social Work Month in
Butte County - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-036 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services)
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18. Transitional Housing Placement - Plus (THP-Plus) Program -
approval is requested for amendments to three agreements for
the provision of the THP-Plus program, which was established
by the State to provide affordable housing and comprehensive
supportive services for youths transitioning out of foster
care and probation. The State of California is providing
increased allocations for the (THP-Plus) Program for FY 2008-
2009. The amendment with Northern California Youth and
Family Programs increases the maximum amount payable by
$25,980. The amendments with Youth for Change and Remi
Vista, Inc. increase the maximum amount payable on each
agreement by $2,580 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE
RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
(Employment and Social Services)
19.Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) -
amendment - approval is requested for an amendment to the
agreement with BCDBH for the provision of alcohol and other
drug, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic services
for CalWORKS participants. The amendment increases the
maximum amount payable by $102,474 (unanticipated revenue
from the State of California) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND
APPROVE RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
(Employment and Social Services)
20.In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee - action
requested - APPOINT ROBIN KEEHN AND LAURA FUNKHOUSER TO TERMS
TO END DECEMBER 19, 2011. (Employment and Social Services)
Surplus Vehicles and Equipment - approval is requested
21.
to declare surplus a total of twenty-three items which
include vehicles and equipment. Various departments
requested the disposal of the vehicles and equipment which
are described in the agenda report. An auction of this
equipment through Ramay Auctions proceeded Board
authorization, therefore, this action requires ratification.
A total of $32,450 in revenue was received through the
auction - action requested - DECLARE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
SURPLUS AND RATIFY THE DISPOSITION BY THE PURCHASING AGENT.
(General Services)
22.Resolution Recognizing Shirley Ekroll for 55 Years of Service
to the Butte County Libraries - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 09-037 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Library)
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23.Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
2535, donations of $600 from the Oroville Friends of the
Library; $3,400 from Chico Friends of the Library; $2,400
from Paradise Friends of the Library; $1,000 from Loy Brayley
and Joan Regan; and $171 from an anonymous source have been
received for Books; $471.60 Paradise Friends of the Library;
and $100 from Oroville Friends of the Library for
operations - action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND
AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION. (Library)
24.Category Five Professional Consultants, Inc. - approval is
requested for a sole source agreement with Category Five
Professional Consultants, Inc. for the development and/or
update of plans for effective operation during and after
emergencies such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks,
hazardous material releases, and pandemics as required by the
California Department of Public Health-Emergency Preparedness
Office and the Centers for Disease Control. The term of the
agreement is February 24, 2009 through July 31, 2009 with a
maximum amount payable of $55,845 (grant funded) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Public Health)
25.California Family Health Council, Inc. (CFHC) - approval is
requested for a revenue agreement with CFHC for family
planning services. The term of the agreement is January 1,
2009 through December 31, 2009 with a maximum amount
receivable of $124,617 (department budget)- action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Public Health)
26.Accept Unanticipated Revenue - approval is requested to
accept and appropriate $87,441 in unanticipated revenue from
the State of California. Appropriations must be spent by
August 9, 2009 and will be used for the following programs:
Federal Pandemic Influenza, CDC Emergency Preparedness, and
the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
(Public Health)
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27.California Department of Public Health - amendments -
approval is requested for the following three (3) amendments
to agreements with the State for a variety of AIDS related
services under Master Agreement 07-65042: 1) Early
Intervention Program - decreases the maximum amount
receivable by $1,900; 2) HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program -
decreases the maximum amount receivable by $1,435; and 3)
HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Program - decreases the
maximum amount payable by $12,118. The total decrease in
revenue for FY 2008/2009 is $15,453 - action requested -
APPROVE MASTER AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER; APPROVE THREE (3) RELATED AMENDMENTS TO PROGRAMS
AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND
APPROVE RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER DECREASING REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATIONS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (Public
Health)
28.Resolution for Acquisition of Real Property for Public Road
Purposes and Temporary Construction Easements for the Lower
Wyandotte Road Safe Routes to School Project, Butte County
Project Number 23513-06-01 - consideration of a resolution
authorizing the Director of Public Works to negotiate and
enter into agreements with landowners of the properties
adjacent to the project. The temporary easements would only
be required until construction is complete - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-038 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Public Works)
29.Resolution for Acquisition of Real Property for Public Road
Purposes and Temporary Construction Easements for the Monte
Vista Avenue Safe Routes to School Project, Butte County
Project Number 23521-07-01 - consideration of a resolution
authorizing the Director of Public Works to negotiate and
enter into agreements with landowners of the properties
adjacent to the project. The temporary easements would only
be required until construction is complete - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-039 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Public Works)
30.URS Corporation - amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with URS for the provision of
environmental monitoring and reporting for Neal Road Sanitary
Landfill. The amendment extends the term of the agreement
through January 31, 2010 and increases the maximum amount
payable by $12,004 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Public Works)
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31.Budget Transfer - approval is requested for a $421,854 budget
transfer from the Roads and Bridges Countywide Impact Fund
to the Public Works Road fund to provide reimbursement for
two recently completed traffic signal projects - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
(Public Works)
32.California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) -
approval is requested for a revenue agreement with DBAW for
the provision of safety education and enforcement on Butte
County Waterways. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2010 with a maximum amount receivable of
$159,342 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AND
AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS GRANT; AND ADOPT
RELATED RESOLUTION 09-040 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Sheriff-Coroner)
33.Letter Regarding the Non-Payment of Funding for Work
Completed Under Proposition 50 - approval is requested for
the department to send a letter to the State Department of
Water Resources (DWR) regarding the economic hardship to
Butte County associated with the stop-work orders issued by
the State for bond-funded projects and to encourage payment -
action requested - AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF WATER AND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION TO SEND LETTER TO DWR. (Water and
Resource Conservation)
34.Recommendation of the Butte County Water Commission to Submit
an Application to the CALFED Science Program - consideration
of a resolution which will authorize an application to the
CALFED Science Program to fund a pilot project of the
Environmental Monitoring Program -action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 09-041 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION TO
PREPARE AND SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF THE
APPLICATION. (Water and Resource Conservation)
35.Resolution Recognizing April 2009 as Sexual Assault Awareness
Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-042 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Other Departments and Agencies)
36.Resolution Designating the Friends of the Arts-Butte County,
a Program of the 501C Upstate Community Enhancement
Foundation, as the Local Partner for the California Arts
Council’s State-Local Partnership Program - consideration of
a request from the California Arts Council that the Board
renew its designation of the Friends of the Arts-Butte County
as the local arts agency for the purpose of participating in
the State-Local Partnership Program - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-043 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Other Departments and Agencies)
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MOTION:I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS
3.13, 3.15, 3.25 WHICH HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION ON THE
REGULAR AGENDA AND ITEM 3.09 WHICH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THIS
AGENDA AND WILL RETURN ON A FUTURE AGENDA.
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EGULARGENDA
0907-004Boards, Commissions and Committees.
1.Appointments to Listed Vacancies. (None)
2.Board Member or Committee Reports.
SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI REPORTED ON HIS ATTENDANCE AT A REGIONAL
COUNCIL OF RURAL COUNTIES.
0907-005PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2009 AS SOCIAL WORKER MONTH.
CATHI GRAMS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ACCEPTED THE
RESOLUTION.
2. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SHIRLEY EKROLL FOR 55 YEARS OF SERVICE.
SHIRLEY EKROLL ACCEPTED THE RESOLUTION AND THANKED THE BOARD.
3. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2009 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS
MONTH. THE RESOLUTION WAS ACCEPTED BY NICHOLAS SIMONE, A
REPRESENTATIVE FROM RAPE CRISIS.
0907-006Boards, Commissions and Committees. (CONTINUED)
2.Board Member or Committee Reports.
BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL REPORTED THAT HE AND THE FERC
SUBCOMMITTEE (CHAIR CONNELLY AND SUPERVISOR LAMBERT) MET WITH
FEDERAL LEGISLATORS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
SUPERVISOR LAMBERT REPORTED HE AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM
SUTTER COUNTY MET WITH FEMA REPRESENTATIVES IN WASHINGTON
D.C.
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CHAIR CONNELLY REPORTED ON HIS ATTENDANCE AT THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) MEETING IN WASHINGTON D.C.
CHAIR CONNELLY REPORTED THAT HE ATTENDED THE CSAC EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEETING WHERE THE MAY 19 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
MEASURES WERE DISCUSSED.
CHAIR CONNELLY REPORTED THAT HE MET WITH GOVERNOR
SCHWARZENEGGER’S STAFF TO REQUEST THE HIGHEST FEMA
DECLARATION POSSIBLE FOR THE FIRES IN BUTTE COUNTY 2008.
0907-007Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Interim
Chief Administrative Officer.
GREGORY G. ITURRIA, INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTED
THAT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IS PROJECTING A $8 BILLION BUDGET
DEFICIT EVEN IF THE BALLOT MEASURES IN THE MAY 2009 SPECIAL
ELECTION PASS. HE STATED THE STATE IS ESTIMATING A $13 BILLION OR
MORE DEFICIT IF THE BALLOT MEASURES DO NOT PASS.
MR. ITURRIA DID REPORT THAT HE WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE UPDATE ON
THE BUTTE COUNTY BUDGET WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE SCHEDULED
1:30 TIMED ITEM ON THIS AGENDA.
0907-008Update of General Plan 2030 Process by Director-Development
Services.
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED AN UPDATE
TO THE BOARD ON THE GP 2030 PROCESS.
HE REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD SCHEDULE A SESSION THAT COULD TAKE AT
LEAST A COUPLE OF HOURS AT A FUTURE MEETING TO DISCUSS THE GENERAL
PLAN PREFERRED LAND USE ALTERNATIVE MAP, DRAFT 2. THE BOARD
REQUESTED A SPECIAL MEETING BE SET FOR THIS ITEM.
AFTER THIS MEETING, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING
WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS.
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0907-009Public Hearing - Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2
Administration; Chapter 3 Fees; Chapter 4 Animals; Chapter 11 Junk
Dealers, Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers; Chapter 23-C
Registration Requirements for Commercial Weighing and Measuring
Instruments; Chapter 36 Incarceration;Chapter 40 Alarm Systems;
and Chapter 43 Public Health Department Fees of Butte County
Code - consideration of the following: 1) an ordinance to remove
existing fee tables and reference a new Master Fee Schedule; 2)
a resolution to establish a New Master Fee Schedule with existing
fees; and 3) a resolution to amend the Butte County Master Fee
Schedule with proposed fee revisions - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 4001 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; ADOPT RELATED
RESOLUTIONS (2) NOS. 09-044 AND 09-045 ESTABLISHING A NEW
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE WITH EXISTING FEES AND ADOPTING
PROPOSED FEE REVISIONS. (Chief Administrative Office)
PRESENTATION BY SEAN FARRELL, DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND
KEVIN TAGGART, MANAGEMENT ANALYST. (40:31:00)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:10:56 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED:10:56 A.M.
MOTION:I MOVE TO ADOPTORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; ADOPT
RELATED RESOLUTIONS (2) ESTABLISHING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE WITH EXISTING FEES AND ADOPTING PROPOSED FEE
REVISIONS. (52:47:00)
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0907-010Continued Public Hearing - Itemized Cost of Nuisance Abatement for
Property Located at 5855 Pine Canyon Drive, Magalia, APN 066-
360-033 - After the hearing officer’s decision, the property was
self-abated by the property owner between July 7 - September 16,
2008 - action requested - APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A LIEN ON THE
PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700.29; AND ORDER THE AMOUNT DUE BE
PLACED UPON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE
COLLECTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY
TAXES ARE COLLECTED. (Continued Open on 2-24-09 [Item 5.01-H])
(Development Services)
PRESENTATION BY TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AND ROY WALLIS, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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THE PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN: WAS CONTINUED OPEN FROM 2-24-09.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED:10:04 A.M.
MOTION:I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,700.29; AND ORDER THE AMOUNT DUE BE PLACED UPON THE
COUNTY TAX ROLL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE
SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES ARE COLLECTED.
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RECESS:10:06 A.M.
RECONVENE:10:20 A.M.
RA
EGULARGENDA
0907-011Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting Standards for Limited
Density Owner-Built Dwellings with Findings - consideration of an
ordinance adding regulations for Limited Density Owner-Built Rural
Dwellings as provided in Title 25 of the California Code of
Regulations to Chapter 26 of the Butte County Code - action
requested - action requested - WAIVE FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCE. (Development Services)
PRESENTATION BY TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AND SCOTT RUTHERFORD,
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: SEAN
KELTY, JOHNNY CASPER, AND SARA SALZBERG.
THE BOARD DIRECTED THAT THREE REFERENCES TO THE “PRINCIPAL
RESIDENCE” ON PAGES 2, 3 AND 5 OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
CHANGED TO ONLY SHOW“RESIDENCE.”
MOTION:I MOVE TO WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
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THE BOARD DIRECTED THAT THIS SUBJECT RETURN TO THE BOARD IN
APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR TO DETERMINE IF OTHER AREAS IN BUTTE
COUNTY COULD QUALIFY UNDER TITLE 25.
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0907-012Butte County Fire Department Volunteer Fire Program - The Fire
Department will provide a report regarding the draft Volunteer
Fire Fighter Training and Response Guidelines and the progress of
other Volunteer Fire Program Initiatives, including the addition
of a Volunteer Fire Program Liaison who will assist the department
to improve communications with the volunteers - action requested -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Fire)
PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY CHIEF GEORGE MORRIS, BUTTE COUNTY FIRE.
0907-013Resolution for Disposition - Biggs Veterans Memorial Hall - The
Biggs Veterans Memorial Hall Committee submitted a letter to the
County proposing the merger of the VFW Russel Baker Post 3811 and
VFW Warren H. McCutcheon Post 5731 due to declining membership.
The committee is proposing they relinquish the use of and all
rights to the Biggs Veterans Memorial Hall located at 280 B
Street, Biggs, CA with conditions as detailed in the agenda
report - action requested - ACCEPT THE LETTER FROM THE BIGGS
VETERANS HALL COMMITTEE AND AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS REQUESTED IN
THE LETTER; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION 09-046 FOR DISPOSITION OF THE
BIGGS MEMORIAL HALL AND THE HALL COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (General Services)
PRESENTATION BY RICHARDS HALL, DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES.
MOTION:I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE LETTER FROM THE BIGGS VETERANS HALL COMMITTEE
AND AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS REQUESTED IN THE LETTER; AND ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION FOR DISPOSITION OF THE BIGGS MEMORIAL HALL AND THE HALL
COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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0907-014Update Regarding Upcoming Butte County Code Amendments.
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED AN UPDATE
ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CODE AMENDMENTS.
THE BOARD PROVIDED DIRECTION THAT THEY WOULD ACCEPT DRAFT MINUTES
OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS WHEN A PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM IS
BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR. THE ACCEPTANCE OF DRAFT
MINUTES MAY POTENTIALLY DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME BETWEEN THE
PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISOR
DETERMINATION.
SUPERVISOR DOLAN REQUESTED THAT CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING THE
ITEM RELATING TO FENCING MATERIALS (SHOWN ON PAGE 8 OF THE AGENDA
REPORT)
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0907-015
TEMSEMOVED FROM THE ONSENTGENDA FOR OARDONSIDERATION AND CTION
1.Recommended Adjustments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008/2009
Budget - approval is requested for two adjustments to the FY
2008/2009 budget. The Elections budget contains a $1,274,636
revenue gap caused by budgetary timing and reimbursement for
the FY 2007/2008 special election costs. The FY 2007/2008
year-end General Fund balance inadvertently included $136,490
of funds deposited with Development Services in FY 2007/2008
for the “Las Plumas Master Environmental Assessment” project.
This revenue will not be realized for FY 2008/2009 as it has
already been received as revenue for FY 2007/2008. The
Board’s approval of this action will leave a remaining
balance of $600,977 in Appropriations for Contingencies -
action requested -APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA
REPORT.
SUPERVISOR KIRK REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR AGENDA.
SEAN FARRELL, DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ANSWERED
QUESTIONS OF THE BOARD.
CANDACE GRUBBS, CLERK-RECORDER ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
MOTION:I MOVE TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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2.Superior Court of California, County of Butte - approval is
requested for the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 services agreement
with the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The
agreement identifies the service to be provided, the method
of service delivery, the term of the agreement which is July
1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the anticipated services
outcome, and the cost of services to be provided - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Chief Administrative Office)
SUPERVISORKIRK REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR AGENDA.
MOTION:I MOVE TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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3.Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the department has
prepared a resolution which will amend the salary ordinance
as follows:
COUNTY COUNSEL - requests to delete one (1) position of Chief
Deputy County Counsel/Deputy County Counsel IV/Deputy County
Counsel III/Deputy County Counsel II/Deputy County Counsel
I; and one (1) position of Deputy County Counsel IV/Deputy
County Counsel III/Deputy County Counsel II/Deputy County
Counsel I. These changes will decrease the total allocated
positions in budget unit 100 from 11 to 9.
ASSESSOR - requests to delete one (1) position of Assessment
Clerk, Senior/Assessment Clerk; one (1) position of
Supervisor, Property Appraiser/Property Appraiser, Principal;
one (1) position of Property Appraiser, Senior/Property
Appraiser/Property Appraisal Specialist; and one (1) position
of Auditor Appraiser. These changes will decrease the total
39.
allocated positions in budget unit 080 from 43 to
LIBRARY - requests to delete one (1) position of Library
Assistant, Senior/Library Assistant; and one and a half (1.5)
positions of Library Assistant. These changes will decrease
the total allocated positions in budget unit 630 from 31.5
to 29.
GENERAL SERVICES - requests to delete one (1) position of
Grounds Maintenance Worker, Senior/Grounds Maintenance
Worker; and one (1) position of Building Crafts Worker,
Senior/Building Crafts Worker. These changes will decrease
the total allocated positions in budget unit 720 from 39 to
37.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - requests to delete one (1)
position of Administrative Assistant, Senior/Administrative
Assistant; and one (1) position Management Analyst,
Principal/Management Analyst, Senior/Management
Analyst/Management Analyst, Associate. These changes will
decrease the total allocated positions in budget unit 020
from 31 to 29.
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR - requests to delete one (1) position
of Office Specialist, Senior/Office Specialist/Office
Assistant; and one (1) position of Accounting
Specialist/Account Clerk, Senior/Account Clerk. These
changes will decrease the total allocated positions in budget
unit 070 from 25 to 23.
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PUBLIC WORKS - From budget unit 440-004, the department
requests to delete one (1) position of Surveyor,
Associate/Surveyor, Assistant; and one (1) position of
Engineering Technician, Senior/Engineering Technician,
Associate/Engineering Technician, Assistant. These changes
will decrease the total allocated positions in budget unit
440-004 from 8 to 6. From budget unit 533, the department
requests to delete one (1) position of Surveyor,
Associate/Surveyor, Assistant; and one (1) position of
Engineer Assistant, Engineering Technician,
Senior/Engineering Technician, Associate/Engineering
Technician, Assistant/Engineering Aide. These changes will
decrease the total allocated positions in budget unit 533
from 108.75 to 106.75.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - requests to delete one (1) position of
Deputy District Attorney IV/Deputy District Attorney
III/Deputy District Attorney II/Deputy District Attorney I;
one (1) position of Supervisor, Information Systems
Analyst/Information Systems Analyst, Principal; and one (1)
position of Assistant Chief Investigator. These changes will
decrease the total allocated positions in budget unit 320-001
from 83.5 to 80.5.
SHERIFF-CORONER - requests to delete one (1) position of
Sheriff’s Clerk III/Sheriff’s Clerk II/Sheriff’s Clerk I.
This change will decrease the total allocated positions in
budget unit 360-001 from 56 to 55.
PROBATION - requests to delete one (1) position of
Administrative Analyst, Senior/Administrative
Analyst/Administrative Analyst, Associate; two (2) positions
of Legal Office Specialist; and one (1) position of Office
Specialist, Senior/Office Specialist/Office Assistant.
These changes will decrease the total allocated positions in
budget unit 430-001 from 96 to 92.
PUBLIC HEALTH - requests to delete two (2) positions of
Public Health Assistant, Senior/Public Health Assistant; one
(1) position of Accounting Specialist/Account Clerk,
Senior/Account Clerk; one (1) position of Environmental
Health Specialist, Senior/Environmental Health
Specialist/Environmental Health Specialist, Associate; one
(1) position of Medical Records Technician, Senior/Medical
Records Technician/Public Health Assistant, Senior/Public
Health Assistant; one (1) position of Office Specialist,
Senior/Office Specialist/Office Assistant; two (2) half time
positions of Public Health Nurse, Senior/Public Health
Nurse/Public Health Nurse, Associate/Staff Nurse,
Senior/StaffNurse/Staff Nurse, Associate; one and a half
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(1.5) positions of Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physicians
Assistant/Public Health Nurse, Senior/Public Health
Nurse/Public Health Nurse, Associate; one (1) position of
Administrative Assistant/Office Specialist, Senior; one (1)
position of Information Systems Analyst, Senior/Information
Systems Analyst/Information Systems Analyst, Associate; one
(1) position of Clinic Manager; one (1) position of
Community Relations Coordinator; and .80 position of
Occupational Therapist, Senior/Occupational
Therapist/Physical Therapist, Senior/Physical Therapist.
These changes will decrease the total allocated positions in
budget unit 540-011 from 176.35 to 163.05.
In addition, the department is requesting to extend the
following sunset and term positions to end June 30, 2010:
one (1) position of Butte County Children and Families
Commission, Director; three (3) positions of Administrative
Analyst, Senior/Administrative Analyst/Administrative
Analyst, Associate; one (1) position of Administrative
Assistant/Office Specialist, Senior; and one (1) position of
Public Health Education Specialist, Senior/Public Health
Education Specialist/Public Health Education Specialist,
Associate. All positions have been included in the FY
2009-2010 budget and are fully funded through June 30, 2010.
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES - requests to delete one (1)
position of Administrative Analyst/Administrative Analyst,
Associate and one (1) position of Manager, Support Services.
These changes will decrease the total allocated positions in
budget unit 570-001 from 157 to 155.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS - requests to delete one (1) position of
Telecommunications Specialist, Senior/Telecommunications
Specialist. This change will decrease the total allocated
positions in budget unit 725 from 6 to 5.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - requests to reduce one (1) position
of Plan Check Engineer (Class Code 3305) from a one hundred
percent (100%) position to an eighty percent (80%) position
effective January 16, 2009. The department is also
requesting to delete the following positions effective
January 16, 2009: one (1) position of Office Specialist,
Senior/Office Specialist/Office Assistant; two (2) positions
of Permit Technician/Permit Assistant; one (1) position of
Planner, Senior/Planner, Associate/Planner, Assistant; one
(1) position of Supervisor, Code Enforcement; one (1)
position of Building Plans Examiner; and one (1) position of
Code Enforcement Officer. These changes will decrease the
total allocated positions in budget unit 440-001 from 37 to
29.8.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - requests to delete three (3)
positions of Account Clerk, Senior/Accounting Specialist and
adds two (2) positions of Child Support Specialist. These
changes will better fill the needs of the department to
complete case management activities. These changes will
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decrease the total allocated positions in budget unit 550-
001 from 111 to 110.
HUMAN RESOURCES - requests to make the following changes to
the ranges of Non-Represented Classifications - Salary Plan
for Classified Positions: With the exception of the
Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Superintendent, Juvenile
Hall and the Assistant, Treasurer Tax-Collector, certain
classifications are being adjusted based on the performance
measures received by their respective department heads. The
Assistant Chief Probation Officer and Superintendent,
Juvenile Hall salaries are being adjusted due to the
contract renewal received by the Chief Probation Officer on
July 15, 2008. The Assistant Treasurer Tax-Collector is
being adjusted to include the CPI increase that the
Treasurer Tax-Collector received in July 2008. The salaries
for the following classifications that are linked to
department head salaries and will be adjusted effective July
1, 2008:
REFERENCE K, NON-REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS - Assistant
Director,General Services- from range 69 to 71; Assistant
Director, Public Works from range 75 to 77; Assistant
Director, Water and Resource Conservation - from range 69 to
73; Assistant Treasurer Tax Collector) - from range 66 to
67; Assistant Chief Probation Officer - from range 73 to 74;
and Superintendent, Juvenile Hall - from range 64 to 65.
In addition, concurrent with the Public Works Department’s
request to reclassify the position of Manager, Solid Waste
(Class Code 4341) to Manager, Waste Management Division
(Class Code 4340), the Human Resources Department is
requesting to add the classification of Manager, Waste
Management Division (Class Code 4340) to section 57,
Reference F of the Salary Ordinance titled, “Management,
Confidential, And Supervisory Unit”. The salary range for
the classification will be set at 64. The effective date of
this change will be retroactive to July 22, 2008.
PUBLIC WORKS - requests to reclassify one (1) position of
Manager, Solid Waste (Class Code 4341) to Manager, Waste
Management Division (Class Code 4340). This reclassification
was agreed to by both the Butte County Management Employee
Association and the Human Resources Department. The
effective date for this change will be retroactive to July
22, 2008.
AGRICULTURE - requesting to extend one (1) sunset position of
Agricultural Biologist/Weights & Measures Inspector I (Class
Code 1116) to end June 30, 2010. This position was included
in the requested FY 2009/2010 budget and is fully funded -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-047 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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SUPERVISOR DOLAN AND RUDY JENKINS REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR
AGENDA.
LAURA BRUNSON, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ADDRESSED THE
BOARD.
RUDY JENKINS ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
THE BOARD DIRECTED THAT THERE BE A DISCUSSIONAS SOON AS
POSSIBLE TO LOOK AT CHANGING THE CURRENT PROCESS OF HOW
DEPARTMENT HEADS AND ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT HEADS ARE
COMPENSATED AND HOW THEIR SALARIES ARE SET. (2:27:26)
MOTION:I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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LOSEDESSION
THE BOARD RECESSED AT 11:46 A.M. TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
0907-016
ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(a): FOUR
CASES
1. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100);
2. BUTTE COUNTY V. NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION(NIGC); CASE
NO. 08-519 USDC - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA;
3.LIGHTNER V. COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE
NO. 136070;
4.BORGE DEVELOPMENT V. COUNTY OF BUTTE - USDC CASE NO. 06-
02228.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING:
GOALS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
1. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER
5. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR
6. COUNTY COUNSEL
7. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
8. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
9. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
10. INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
11. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
12. PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR
13. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
14. WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION DIRECTOR.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATORS:BILL AVERY/LAURA BRUNSON
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
:BCEA, BCMEA, CWA, DSA -
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT, DSA -
GENERAL UNIT, BCCOA - SUPERVISORY
UNIT, BCCOA - GENERAL UNIT, PPOA, AND
PEA.
THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:30 P.M. TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(a): FOUR CASES
1. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100);
2. BUTTE COUNTY V. NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION(NIGC); CASE
NO. 08-519 USDC - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA;
3.LIGHTNER V. COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE
NO. 136070;
4.BORGE DEVELOPMENT V. COUNTY OF BUTTE - USDC CASE NO. 06-
02228.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING:
GOALS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
1. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER
5. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR
6. COUNTY COUNSEL
7. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
8. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
9. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
10. INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
11. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
12. PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR
13. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
14. WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION DIRECTOR.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATORS:BILL AVERY/LAURA BRUNSON
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
:BCEA, BCMEA, CWA, DSA -
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT, DSA -
GENERAL UNIT, BCCOA - SUPERVISORY
UNIT, BCCOA - GENERAL UNIT, PPOA, AND
PEA.
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CHAIR CONNELLY REQUESTED A MOMENT OF SILENCE TO REMEMBER THE FOUR
OAKLAND POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY OVER
THE WEEKEND.
PHTI
UBLICEARINGS AND IMEDTEMS
0907-017Timed Item - Recommendations for Ongoing Cost Reductions - Pursuant
to the most recent review of the County’s revenue streams in March
2009, the Butte County General Fund has an annualized structural
budget deficit of $19.1 million due to the deepening global
economic recession and reductions in State funding sources. The
interim Chief Administrative Officer will provide recommendations
for immediate cost reduction measures which will provide
approximately $4.4 million of the $19.1 million in savings needed
for a balanced budget. The immediate cost reduction measures
include the reduction of an additional 42.3 County positions and
an annualized amount of approximately $2.5 million in contracted
services for fire protection with CalFire - action requested -
1)DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT STAFF ALLOCATION REDUCTIONS AS
PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT A;
2) DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CALFIRE TO REDUCE CURRENT FISCAL
YEAR EXPENSES BY APPROXIMATELY $250,000; AND
3) DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CALFIRE TO REDUCE CONTRACT COSTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BY APPROXIMATELY $2.5 MILLION IN
THE SCHEDULE-A AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND CALFIRE.
(Chief Administrative Office)
PRESENTATION BY GREGORY G. ITURRIA, INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER.
LINDA BARNES, TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR PROVIDED A PRESENTATION ON
THE COUNTY’S CASH FLOW STATUS AND TAX REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES
(TRANs). (35:00:00)(**280)
HENRI BRACHAIS, BUTTE COUNTY FIRE CHIEF PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE
BOARD. (57:37:00)(**1033)
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: ANN ELLIOT, DARRELL
WILSON, JOHNNY CASPER, NANCY PEARCE, PAMELA SAGE, JOHN REMALIA,
BILL HAGGERTY, JERRY KUNKLE, GERRI BENEDICT, THOMAS KELLY, RICHARD
ALLOWAY.
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RECESS:3:13 P.M.
RECONVENE:3:30 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: JEFF BURROWS,
BARBARA ST. JOHN, JAN SKINNER, SEAN FARLEY, DON SANKOVICH,
(1:52:38)(**3539), BOB FREELAND, GARY SHALLENBERGER, AND JOAN
OLMSTEAD.
GREGORY G. ITURRIA, THE INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; BUTTE
COUNTY FIRE CHIEF, HENRI BRACHAIS; DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,
SHARI MCCRACKEN; DEREK WOLFGRAM, DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES; ANDY
PICKETT, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM THE
BOARD. (2:16:13)(***0)(3:03:16)(***2586)
MOTION:I MOVE TO 1) DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT STAFF ALLOCATION REDUCTIONS
AS PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT A; 2) DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CALFIRE
TO REDUCE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR EXPENSES BY APPROXIMATELY $250,000;
AND 3) DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CALFIRE TO REDUCE CONTRACT COSTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BY APPROXIMATELY $1.3 MILLION, NOT $2.5
MILLION AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SCHEDULE-A AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY AND CALFIRE.
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MOTION:I MOVE TO 1) DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT STAFF ALLOCATION REDUCTIONS
AS PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT A; 2) DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CALFIRE
TO REDUCE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR EXPENSES BY APPROXIMATELY $250,000;
AND 3) DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CALFIRE TO REDUCE CONTRACT COSTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BY APPROXIMATELY $2.5 MILLION IN THE
SCHEDULE-A AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND CALFIRE.
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UBLICOMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda.
Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that
pursuant to California state law, the Board of Supervisors is
prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
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A
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE
DJOURNMENT
THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
AT 5:15 P.M., TO RECONVENE AT A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD TO BE
HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 AT 9:00
A.M.
______________________
BILL CONNELLY, CHAIR
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
Gregory G. Iturria, Interim Chief Administrative
Officer and Clerk of the Board
By:____________________________
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