HomeMy WebLinkAboutM042412 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES-4/24/2012
9:00 A.M.—CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order- Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Members present: Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Yamaguchi
Supervisor Connelly is absent.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
1208-001 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda.
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, READ A MINOR CORRECTION IN ITEM 3.19 INTO
THE RECORD.
1208-002 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Support for H.R. 872 The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 - Under existing and proposed
regulations of the federal Clean Water Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
can require local governments to obtain permits for a discharge from a point source into navigable
waters of pesticides that are already authorized for sale, distribution, or use under existing laws. In
response, H.R. 872 was introduced by Congressman Bob Gibbs (R) - Ohio, co-sponsored by 137
Members of Congress, including Congressman Wally Herger and Congressman Tom McClintock. H.R.
872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, amends the law to exempt public health pesticides
from unnecessary regulation under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 872 was approved by the House with a
bipartisan support vote of 292-130. The bill is currently with the U.S. Senate, but it has not been
brought to a vote. The attached letter supports the bill and requests the Senate to bring the bill for
discussion and vote -action requested -APPROVE LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
2. Designation of Local Public Entity for Pierce's Disease and its Vectors - Request for designation of the
Butte County Department of Agriculture as the local public entity for local assistance regarding Pierce's
Disease, its vectors and other designated pests and diseases pursuant to California Food and
Agricultural Code Section 6046(f). This designation is a required component for the completion of the
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Contract Work Plan - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - LINK Permanent Housing Bonus Program - Butte
County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) has been awarded the LINK Permanent Housing
Bonus Program grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds from
this grant will be used to lease three units of housing for chronically homeless individuals diagnosed as
being mentally ill and/or having a substance use disorder to assist them with permanent housing and to
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES-4/24/2012
enable them to live as independently as possible. It is anticipated that this project will benefit a
minimum of three individuals at a cost of$17,503.34 per individual through the two-year grant period.
The term of this agreement became effective on the date of approval, March 8, 2012, and will run for a
period of 24 months, until March 8, 2014. The maximum amount receivable for this term is $52,510.
There is no impact on the County General Fund - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
4. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -SEARCH III Supportive Housing Program - BCDBH
has been awarded the SEARCH III Supportive Housing Program grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds from this grant will be used to lease three units of
housing for chronically homeless individuals diagnosed as being mentally ill and/or having a substance
use disorder to assist them with permanent housing and to enable them to live as independently as
possible. It is anticipated that this project will benefit a minimum of three individuals at a cost of
$19,014.34 per individual through the two-year grant period. The term of this agreement became
effective on the date of approval, March 8, 2012, and will run for a period of 24 months, until March 8,
2014. The maximum amount receivable for this term is $57,043. There is no impact on the County
General Fund - action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
5. Regents of the University of California -The Regents of the University of California, through its Office of
Research, Sponsored Programs, at the University of California, Davis (Contractor), provides staff time,
trainings, evaluation expertise and coordinated technical assistance in support of the Butte County
Family Treatment Court Family Enrichment Support Team Project. The Support Team Project provides
comprehensive family-centered support to children, their parents and caregivers affected by
methamphetamine and other substance abuse, and who are involved with the Butte County Family
Treatment Court. BCDBH requests approval to enter into an agreement with Contractor. The term of
the contract is September 30, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The financial obligation under this contract
shall not exceed $38,849.38. This contract is funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) Grant - Children Affected by Methamphetamine. There is no impact on the
County General Fund - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
6. Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) - Butte County Department of Behavioral Health
(BCDBH) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DESS to expand services to
children and their families suffering from methamphetamine and other substance abuse. This
collaborative effort, the Family Enrichment and Support Team project, serves families participating in
the Butte County Family Treatment Court Program who have at least one child between the ages of 0-3,
and who are affected by methamphetamine or other substance abuse. It is anticipated that during the
second year of this MOU approximately 70 clients (30 parents and 40 children)will receive services, at a
cost of approximately $1,891 per client. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health requests
approval from the Board of Supervisors to amend its MOU with DESS. The term of the MOU shall be
September 30, 2010 through June 30, 2012. The financial obligation under this MOU shall not exceed
$242,798 (FY 10-11 $110,401; FY 11-12 $132,397). This is an increase of $95,597 for FY 11-12. This
MOU is funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant -
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Children Affected by Methamphetamine. There is no impact on the County General Fund - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
7. Standard Agreement with State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) - DOR provides
vocational rehabilitation services to eligible adults and Transitional Age Youth which will prepare them
with skills necessary to secure and maintain employment. Under this agreement, mutual clients of DOR
and BCDBH will receive the following services: personal, vocational and social adjustment, vocational
assessment, employment services, and employment job coaching. These services will be delivered
through contracts with Caminar and Dreamcatchers.To qualify for services, clients must be a resident of
Butte County, have a mental health diagnosis, and be a BCDBH client. Service goals for the term of this
agreement are as follows: open 60 new cases; develop 50 new Individualized Plans for Employment,
and close 28 cases successfully. BCDBH requests approval for an agreement with DOR. The term of the
contract will be July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. DOR will contribute services and funding in the
amount of $1,202,904. BCDBH will provide matching dollars in the form of certified expenditures for
specified BCDBH personnel/positions and operating expenses in the amount of $419,366. There is no
impact to the General Fund - action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
8. Budget Adjustment - Part of the permit streamlining process within the County's Economic
Development Strategy includes providing customer service training to staff that interact with the public.
The County has negotiated an agreement with Butte College to design training which can be provided to
all departments and not just the departments involved in land use permitting activities. In order to
accurately account for and allocate costs incurred for the benefit of all employees, it is recommended
that funding originally appropriated in the Administration Department's budget for this purpose be
moved to the Human Resources (HR) Department's budget. HR will then incorporate the training into its
regular training schedule. The one-time cost for designing the content of the customer service training
is $16,650. The contract will cross fiscal years, so a budget adjustment of$7,000 is being requested for
the current fiscal year. The balance of the contract will be included in the FY 2012-2013 Recommended
Budget that will come before the Board of Supervisors in June. Eventually, the cost for the training will
be allocated out to all County departments benefitting from the training - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required).
9. Trial Court Facilities Construction Funds - The Judicial Branch of the State of California, through their
local trial courts, has been collecting funds for the construction of trial court facilities throughout the
state for years. One of these projects is the New North Butte County Courthouse in Chico. In addition to
improving local Court operations, the project will create jobs, and will provide a location around which
other public and private services can be centered, creating the ability to provide more efficient services
to mutual constituents. It has recently come to the County's attention that consideration is being given
by the State Judicial Council to redirect funds from this project, along with similar projects throughout
the state, in order to fund Court operations. On April 12, 2012, the Chair of the Board of Supervisors
sent a letter to the Court Facilities Working Group in time for their meeting on April 13, 2012,
expressing opposition to the shift of construction funds - action requested - RATIFY LETTER SENT ON
APRIL 12, 2012.
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10. Resolution Approving Applications for Federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2009
(MOVE) - Under provisions of MOVE, the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the United States
Department of Defense has awarded federal grant funds to provide electronic delivery of ballots to the
Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voters through the Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections
(EASE) Program. These funds provide for thirteen Election Officials of California counties, including
Butte County, to apply for EASE grant funds to acquire and implement a web-based voter services and
electronic ballot delivery system to ensure full compliance with the MOVE Act through 2016. The EI
Dorado County Clerk-Recorder organized the 13 counties into a coalition, served as the lead county
submitting an application and was awarded full funding of the $1.8 million application. $75,000 is
designated for Butte County for implementation of the web-based voter services and electronic ballot
delivery system by EI Dorado County's selected vendor. EI Dorado County is the sole recipient of the
grant on behalf of the coalition and will handle all advance funding and reimbursement claims through
their county treasury. Approval and adoption of the proposed resolution authorizes the Butte County
Clerk-Recorder to participate in the EASE program and execute documents provided by EI Dorado
County and authorize EI Dorado County to make required payments and seek reimbursement on behalf
of Butte County participation. There is no fiscal impact on Butte County as this grant is funded through
2016 -action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
11. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 26-62 and 26-89 of Article VI Entitled "Regulations for Limited
Density Owner-Built Rural Dwellings" of the Butte County Code - Staff introduced amendments to the
Limited Density Owner Built Rural Dwelling ordinance for the Board of Supervisors consideration on
March 27, 2012 to extend the existing ordinance through June 30, 2015 to be consistent with the time
frame of the Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) grant program which will be available until March 31,
2014. Additionally, language was proposed within section 26-89 to clarify fire sprinkler requirements
within all residential structures greater than 1,100 square feet (manufactured homes are exempt from
this requirement). On March 27, 2012, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to incorporate the
following two revisions and waive the first reading of the ordinance: 1) revise ordinance to include an
effective date until December 31, 2015 to allow applicants sufficient time to complete applications and
permits within the DRI grant program; and 2) revise the requirement for fire sprinklers to 1,250 square
feet based on discussion to match the size of manufactured homes - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
12. Resolution Recognizing April 22-28, 2012 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
13. Budget Adjustment - Effective July 1, 2011, Assembly Bill (AB) 118 realigned the funding for adoption
services and other child welfare services. An important priority for the Department of Employment and
Social Services (DESS) in fiscal year 2012-2013 will be to develop and implement an operational plan for
the transfer of adoption services from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to DESS. The
new "in-house" Adoption Services Unit will be legally responsible for placement of children, home
studies, approval of adoptive homes, preparation of court reports, post-adoptive services, and case
management. This realigned program will provide the department with more flexibility to improve
service delivery. The department requests the addition of one Adoptions Specialist position and one
Supervisor, Adoptions Specialist position in fiscal year 2011-2012 to help plan for the phased transition
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of adoptions services from the CDSS to the DESS effective July 1, 2012. These two requested positions
are part of the 8.5 FTE staffing plan submitted as part of the department's fiscal year 2012-13 budget
request (see related Human Resources item amending the Salary Ordinance on this agenda). This
change will increase the total County allocations by two positions. The cost is fully covered by
Realignment funds. There is no impact on the County General Fund - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required).
14. Declaration of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment and Authorization to Dispose - Section 12.3.3 of the
County's Contracts/Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual requires the Board of Supervisors to
declare vehicles surplus prior to their disposal. The staff report specifies the vehicles and other
equipment found by the source departments to be surplus to their needs. Subsequent to approval by
the Board, the items will be auctioned for sale. Auction proceeds will be deposited in the County
Treasury - action requested - DECLARE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE
DISPOSITION BY THE PURCHASING AGENT.
15. Lease Amendment#2 -2592 Notre Dame Boulevard, Suite B -Chico Probation Office -The Butte County
Probation Department occupies approximately 2,400 square feet of a leased facility located at 2592
Notre Dame, Suite B, in Chico, with a current lease rate of$1.249516 per square foot for a total monthly
lease payment of $2,998.84. The amendment to the agreement with John Regh extends the term to
June 30, 2013, retains the existing lease rate and increases the maximum payable on the lease by
$35,986.08 to a total of$136,506.68. The lease also provides an option to extend the initial term for an
additional sixty (60) months. Funding for the lease is included in the Probation Department budget. No
additional appropriation is needed - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
16. Approval of Contract Amendments for Bloomer Communication Tower - Phase Two - General Services
conducted solicitation IFB 49-12 for construction of both Phase One and Phase Two of the Bloomer
Communications Tower project. The contract for the construction management portion of Phase One
of the project, to be performed by Holdrege & Kull, was executed in General Services in the amount of
$24,500. In addition, the Board of Supervisors approved the construction contract for Phase One on
February 14, 2012 with L. D. Strobel in the amount of $119,249. Subsequently, upon identifying funds
sufficient to complete Phase Two of the project, the necessary budget adjustments and capital asset
authority were granted by the Board of Supervisors on March 13, 2012, to allow Phase Two to be
completed. Staff recommends the approval of an amendment to the construction management
contract with Holdrege & Kull extending the completion date to December 30, 2012 and increasing the
maximum amount payable by $24,500, bringing the total to $49,000. Staff also recommends an
amendment to the construction contract with L. D. Strobel extending the completion date to December
30, 2012 and increasing the maximum amount payable by $98,143, bringing the total to $217,392.
Approval of the contract amendments will increase the total payable by $122,643. No additional
appropriation is required - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
17. Contract Approval for Design of Electrical and Mechanical System Modifications for 308 Nelson Avenue -
On February 28, 2012, the Board approved a budget adjustment of $120,000 to allow for replacement
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of the Uninterruptable Power Supply for the County servers at 308 Nelson Avenue. Staff recommends
approval of a contract with Ken Rubitsky and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $48,000, including
change orders, for the engineered design of a long term solution in providing continuous power to
County servers in the event of power failure. The contract, which includes assisting the County with
construction bid documents and with construction management at key times throughout the project,
will terminate one year from execution. These funds are budgeted and require no additional
appropriation -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
18. Lease Discharge and Replacement for 560 Cohasset, Chico - The Butte County Behavioral Health
Department (BCDBH) occupies approximately 729 square feet of a leased facility located at 560
Cohasset, in Chico, under a ten-year lease with Enloe Medical Center at a rate of$0.80 per square foot
for a total monthly lease payment of$583.20. BCDBH also occupies approximately 5,500 square feet of
a leased facility located at 109 Parmac in Chico, that is due to terminate April 30, 2012, with a rate of
$1.30112 for a total monthly payment of $7,156.16. Combined, the monthly lease payments total
$7,739.36. BCDBH desires to discharge the existing lease at 560 Cohasset and replace it with a new
lease for both functions to occupy 560 Cohasset. The new lease of 5,614 square feet will run $0.80 per
square foot,for a total monthly lease payment of$4,491.20, through September 30, 2022, and will then
escalate to $0.92 per square foot for a total monthly lease payment of$5,164.88 for the balance of the
lease term scheduled for September 30, 2032. The new twenty-year lease, which can be terminated
due to lack of funding, will allow BCDBH to utilize funding available only under a twenty-year lease
term. Over the entire term of the lease, approximately$590,054.40 in lease savings will be recognized.
In addition, the 109 Parmac Modified Net lease requires BCDBH to pay utilities and the 560 Cohasset
gross lease is inclusive of utilities for additional significant savings. Funding for the lease is included in
the BCDBH budget - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
19. Resolution to Amend The Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources has prepared a
resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance which will increase the total allocations in the County by two
(2)full time equivalent positions.These changes will have no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Behavioral Health: The Behavioral Health Department is requesting to delete one (1) vacant Behavioral
Health Counselor II/I position and add one (1) flexibly staffed position of Mental Health Clinician III/II/I.
This change will allow the department greater flexibility when hiring to help with the impact that AB
109 has had on the department. This change will leave the total allocations in the department
unchanged and have no fiscal impact to the County General Fund. The difference in costs between the
positions will be supported by funding in the AB 109 program. Probation:The Probation Department is
requesting to delete one (1) vacant position of Inventory/Warehouse Specialist and add one (1) flexibly
staffed position of Office Specialist, Senior/Office Specialist/Office Assistant. This change is being made
to reflect the current and future operational needs of the department. This change will leave the total
allocations in the department unchanged and has no fiscal impact on the County General Fund. Human
Resources: The Human Resources Department is requesting to add a new classification titled,
Supervisor, Adoptions Specialist to Section 57, reference E (01/01/12) of the Salary Ordinance titled,
"Management, Confidential and Supervisory Unit (BCMEA)". The salary range for this classification shall
be set at 51 with a bi-weekly salary of $1,969.63-$2,639.50. This new classification was agreed to by
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both the Department of Human Resources and the applicable Employee Association.
In addition the Human Resources Department is requesting to add the classification of Adoptions
Specialist to Section 57, reference C of the Salary Ordinance titled, BCEA-tel SSW Unit". The salary
range for this classification shall be set at 45 with a bi-weekly salary or $1,665.16 - $2,231.48. This new
classification was agreed to by both the Department of Human Resources and the applicable Employee
Association. DESS: Concurrent with Human Resources request above, the Employment & Social
Services Department is requesting to add one (1) position of Supervisor, Adoptions Specialist and one
(1) position of Adoptions Specialist. These positions are being added in response to State Assembly Bill
118 that realigned funding for Adoptions Services resulting in the administration of Adoption Services
being transferred from the State to Butte County. The two (2) positions being requested are needed to
begin the transition process with additional positions being requested in the Department's proposed
budget for FY 2012-2013. This change will increase the total allocations in the department by two (2).
The cost of these positions is fully covered by Realignment funds and will have no impact on the County
General Fund—action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
20. Enloe Medical Center - A Request for Proposal (RFP) process is currently underway to provide
ambulance services throughout Butte County. For several years, the department has contracted with
Enloe Medical Center to provide ambulance services to residents within the boundaries of County
Service Area No. 37 - Gridley/Biggs Ambulance Service, which is part of the services to be provided
under the RFP process. The current agreement to provide services in Gridley/Biggs expired on
December 31, 2011. The Department is requesting the contract be amended to fund services from
January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, at which time the services for the area will be incorporated into
the new agreement(s) for ambulance services in Butte County based on the outcome of the RFP
process. The maximum amount payable will remain unchanged at $5,000 per month, with a total
amount payable under the amendment of $60,000. This agreement is 100% funded through County
Service Area No. 37 funds. There is no impact on the County General Fund - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
21. Resolution Certifying Annual Changes To Butte County Maintained Mileage - Section 2121 of the
California Streets and Highways Codes and Chapter 18 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures
Manual requires that counties submit a listing of changes that have occurred to their list of maintained
roads by May each year. The County's submitted data is then forwarded by Caltrans to the State
Controller for the allocation of State Gas Tax Funds. Caltrans District 3 Office of Local Assistance has
requested that the Board of Supervisors approve a resolution prior to May 1, 2012, for the new
maintained mileage even if there have been no changes. The County maintained mileage for the
previous year (ending December 31, 2011) was determined to be 1,303.034 miles. The calculated
mileage to be submitted this year remains the same with no changes from the previous year - action
requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
22. State of California, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grant Application and Resolution -
The Butte County Sheriff's Office is preparing its 2012-2013 grant application for the State of California,
Department of Parks and Recreation, OHMVR for law enforcement patrol in the Jonesville Snow Park in
the winter months. The grant funding (in the amount of $25,587) will support Butte County's goal of
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providing public safety, managing special events and improving the safety of Off-Highway Vehicles
(OHV). If the requested grant is awarded, the Sheriff's Office OHV program will provide uniformed law
enforcement personnel to patrol Jonesville Snow Park and complete snow machine inspections and
distribute printed educational brochures for visitors utilizing the OHV riding areas. The grant will also
allow for the purchase of one patrol snow machine and rider safety equipment as well as ongoing
operating expenses. The grant requires a 25% cash match which will be met with OHV green sticker
money that is awarded to the county annually and will be used to purchase a second OHV Program
snow machine. Additional In-kind match may be met utilizing County personnel providing oversight to
the grant and Search and Rescue services at no additional cost to the county. The funding for future
years will be grant funding if available and/or OHV cash account funds. There is no impact on the
County General Fund - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
AND AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURSUE A GRANT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OHMVR.
23. Budget Adjustment - On January 11, 2012 a Sheriff's Office vehicle was involved in an accident and the
other driver was at fault. There were no injuries. The insurance company of the other vehicle sent a
settlement check to county Risk Management for the damage to the vehicle. The vehicle has since been
repaired, paid from the Sheriff's Office budget. The Sheriff's Office is requesting the Board increase the
Sheriff's budget appropriation in the amount of $2,468 to reimburse the budget for the cost of repair -
action requested -APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required).
24. Resolution Recognizing Butte County Sheriff's Office Volunteers - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
25. Treasurer's Investment Report - The Treasurer-Tax Collector submits the Quarterly Investment Report
for March 31, 2012, in accordance with the Butte County Statement of Investment Policy dated July 1,
2011 -action requested -ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE CORRECTION TO ITEM 3.19 AS READ INTO
RECORD. (MOTION:YAMAGUCHI; SECOND: WAHL)
VOTE: Motion carried 4-0
YEA: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Wahl, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Yamaguchi
ABSENT: Supervisor Connelly
REGULAR AGENDA
1208-003 Boards, Commissions and Committees
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies (NONE)
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2. Board Member or Committee Reports
SUPERVISOR KIRK REPORTED ON HER TOUR OF THE BUTTE COUNTY DAY REPORTING CENTER
ESTABLISHED DUE TO AB 109.
SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI REPORTED ON THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARD .
SUPERVISOR WAHL REPORTED ON A MEETING IN THE CHAPMAN NEIGHBORHOOD.
CHAIR LAMBERT REPORTED ON A TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C. HE TOOK ALONG WITH
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY; BUTTE COUNTY'S FIRE CHIEF, GEORGE MORRIS; AND CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PAUL HAHN. THEY ATTENDED MULTIPLE MEETINGS IN AN
ATTEMPTTO OBTAIN FEDERAL MONEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUTTE COUNTY.
1208-004 Butte County Communication Plan - In May 2011, all Butte County department heads met to discuss
a county wide work plan for fiscal year 2011-2012. The goal of the day was to identify a series of
pressing county wide/cross departmental issues in which all the departments could collaborate
during the fiscal year. From this and subsequent meetings, a list of goals and deliverables for the
work plan was developed and submitted to the Board at the September 27, 2011 meeting. One of
the work plans was to develop a county wide communication strategy. A group of department heads,
with assistance from staff, has developed a plan to enhance communication with the media, citizens,
and employees. Some of the action steps in the plan have already been implemented. Others will be
implemented over time - action requested -APPROVE THE BUTTE COUNTY COMMUNICATION PLAN.
(Administration)
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PROVIDED A REPORT.
PHYLLIS MURDOCK, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR; CATHI GRAMS, DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT
AND SOCIAL SERVICES;AND BRIAN RING, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR PROVIDED REPORTS
TO THE BOARD.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE BUTTE COUNTY COMMUNICATION PLAN. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND:
WAHL)
VOTE: Motion carried 4-0
YEA: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Wahl, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Yamaguchi
ABSENT: Supervisor Connelly
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1208-005 Library Advisory Board 2011 Annual Report - Each year, the Library Advisory Board prepares an
informational report on the state of the Library during the past year -action requested -ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
MIKE SPECCHIERLA, VICE CHAIR OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD PROVIDED A REPORT. THIS
ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE WAS NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
1208-006 Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer.
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PROVIDED A REPORT.
1208-007 Presentation by the California Secretary of State Honoring Two Poll Workers, Alice Stephens and
Nola Anderson - California Secretary of State Debra Bowen is honoring poll worker volunteers
throughout California for helping voters at the polling place on Election Day. This special recognition
is thanking those volunteers who have returned year after year and who have distinguished
themselves by their exceptional dedication to serving their communities. Candace Grubbs, County
Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, nominated Alice Stephens and Nola Anderson to receive this
special recognition. Secretary of State Debra Bowen will present a Certificate of Recognition to Alice
Stephens, who has served fifty-one years in the Biggs and Richvale areas, and to Nola Anderson, who
has served forty-nine years in the Chico area. Each year, these two workers have volunteered
serving their communities, putting in long hours, and working the front lines to ensure that the
voting process is running smoothly, and will continue to do so for years to come - action requested -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters)
CANDACE GRUBBS, CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS INTRODUCED DEBRA BOWEN,
CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE. DEBRA BOWEN, CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE
ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO RECOGNIZE LONG TERM BUTTE COUNTY POLL WORKERS, NOLA
ANDERSON AND ALICE STEPHENS.
THIS ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE WAS NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
1208-008 Butte County General Plan 2030/Draft Zoning Ordinance (Meeting Series #8) - Changes to the
Recreation Commercial General Plan designation and Draft Recreation Commercial-2 Zoning for
Pacific Heights Road Area - Staff requests Board consideration of an amendment to the General Plan
and Land Use Map from a Recreation Commercial General Plan designation to an Industrial and
Resource Conservation General Plan designation, and a corresponding change to the Draft Zoning
Ordinance and Map from Recreation Commercial-2 to Light Industrial, General Industrial, and
Resource Conservation. Staff also requests a new Recreation Commercial Overlay be applied to an
area served by Pacific Heights Road and more as described in Attachment A and within the staff
report-action requested -
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1) DIRECT THAT THE AREA SHOWN UNDER ATTACHMENT A BE CHANGED TO AN INDUSTRIAL AND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION, THAT ZONING BE CHANGED ON THE
FINAL DRAFT ZONING MAP TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI), GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) AND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION WHERE ESTABLISHED BY CURRENT ZONING; 2) DIRECT THAT A RECREATION
COMMERCIAL OVERLAY ZONE BE ESTABLISHED IN THE FINAL DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE
EXISTING RECREATION OVERLAY ZONE THAT WILL INCLUDE THE USES ALLOWED UNDER THE
RECREATION COMMERCIAL-2 DRAFT ZONE; 3) DIRECT THAT GAS AND SERVICE STATIONS BE
ADDITIONALLY INCLUDED AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE NEW RECREATION COMMERCIAL
OVERLAYZONE; AND 4) DIRECT THAT THE RECREATION COMMERCIAL-2 ZONE BE REMOVED FROM
THE DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE.
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND DAN BREEDON, SENIOR PLANNER
PROVIDED A REPORT.
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: MR. ROBERTS AND DON
LAFORCE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE 1) DIRECT THAT THE AREA SHOWN UNDER ATTACHMENT A BE CHANGED TO
AN INDUSTRIAL AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION, THAT ZONING BE
CHANGED ON THE FINAL DRAFT ZONING MAP TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI), GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI)
AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION WHERE ESTABLISHED BY CURRENT ZONING; 2) DIRECT THAT A
RECREATION COMMERCIAL OVERLAY ZONE BE ESTABLISHED IN THE FINAL DRAFT ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR THE EXISTING RECREATION OVERLAY ZONE THAT WILL INCLUDE THE USES
ALLOWED UNDER THE RECREATION COMMERCIAL-2 DRAFT ZONE; AND 3) DIRECT THAT GAS AND
SERVICE STATIONS BE ADDITIONALLY INCLUDED AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITTED USE WITHIN
THE NEW RECREATION COMMERCIAL OVERLAY ZONE; AND 4) DIRECT THAT THE RECREATION
COMMERCIAL-2 ZONE BE REMOVED FROM THE DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE. (MOTION:
YAMAGUCHI ; SECOND: WAHL )
VOTE: Motion carried 4-0
YEA: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Wahl, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Yamaguchi
ABSENT: Supervisor Connelly
1208-009 PUBLIC COMMENT (each speaker limited to five minutes)
WENDELL VALENTINE ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
1208-010 ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANTTO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATORS: JACK HUGHES& BRIAN RING
EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BCEA, SSW, BCMEA, PPOA, PEA,
DSA- MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT,
DSA-GENERAL UNIT,
BCCOA-SUPERVISORY UNIT,
BCCOA-GENERAL UNIT.
2. ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): 3 CASES
1. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100);
2. SOLANO COUNTY WATER AGENCY v. CALIFORNIA DWR, SACRAMENTO SUPERIOR COURT CASE
NO. 016338;
3. COUNTY OF BUTTE, COUNTY OF PLUMAS V. DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES,YOLO CO.
SUP. CT CASE NO: CV09-1258.
THERE WERE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AND WILL RECONVENE AT
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD TO BE HELD ON MAY
8, 2012.
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