HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051104BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - MAY 11, 2004
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, Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair
Beeler. Also present: Paul McIntosh, Chief Administrative
Officer; Bruce Alpert, County Counsel; and Marion Reeves,
Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
CORRECTIONS AND~OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA. (54)
O4 O9-O OZ ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ACTION.
1. Notice of Non-Renewal - Williamson Act Agreements - approval
is requested to accept the following notices of non-renewal
for Williamson Act Agreements: Evelyn Liptrap, APN 047-260-
138, 48.23 acres, Document Number 0052839; Harry F. Mead and
Zueletta M. Mead, APNs 039-260-060 and 039-260-059, 2.82
acres and 1.30 acres, Document Number 23207; Robert E. Allen,
APN 039-610-035, 21 acres, Document Number 29680; and
Patricia Robinson, APN 039-230-104, 21 acres, Document Number
84-5712 - action requested - ACCEPT NOTICES OF NON-RENEWAL
AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICES.
CONSENT AGENDA
0409-002 1. Surplus Items - approval is requested to declare surplus a
fixed asset computer system (fixed asset nos. 21248 and
21263). The system was replaced with the current cost
accounting management system. Due to licensing concerns and
the nature of the information contained within the program,
approval is also requested to authorize the destruction of
the software and data in lieu of a transfer to surplus for
disposal by sale - action requested - DECLARE FIXED ASSET
ITEMS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY; AUTHORIZE REMOVAL
FROM THE FIXED ASSET INVENTORY LIST; AND AUTHORIZE
DESTRUCTION OF SOFTWARE AND DATA.
2. Resolution Proclaiming May 2004 as Mental Health Month -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-076 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
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0409-002 3. FamiliesFirst, Inc. - Amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the agreement with FamiliesFirst, Inc., for
the provision of rehabilitation services to disturbed youth
clients receiving Medi-Cal benefits. The amendment increases
the maximum amount payable by $3,358.80 (department budget),
revises language regarding records and audits, and adds
medication support services to the reimbursable services
under the agreement - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X14420)
4. Tehama County Health Services Agency - approval is requested
for a revenue agreement with Tehama County Health Services
Agency for funds to support medication services, mental
health services and targeted case management services to
Tehama County foster care clients placed in Butte County.
The term of the agreement is February 1, 2004, through
June 30, 2005, with a maximum amount payable to the County
of $15,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. R40681)
5. Ratification of Purchase - pursuant to Butte County
Purchasing Policy Manual Section 8.03(b), ratification is
requested for the purchase of computer network software in
the amount of $4,174.17. The total purchase price exceeded
the Field Purchase Order limit of $2,500, and pursuant to
County policy, Board ratification is now required to
authorize payment - action requested - RATIFY PURCHASE AND
APPROVE PAYMENT OF FIELD PURCHASE ORDER.
6. Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 County Plan
and Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 - approval is
requested for the County's annual Proposition 36 plan and
funding request for fiscal year 2004-2005. The plan is to
be submitted to the State Department of Alcohol and Drug
Programs by May 1, 2004 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
04-077 APPROVING PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
7. Acceptance of Fixed Asset - pursuant to Government Code
Section 25355, approval is requested to accept as a County
fixed asset the donation of a 2000 Ford F-150 truck purchased
by Caminar, Inc., as part of the Supportive Housing
Initiative Grant Program. Under the terms of the grant
agreement, when the vehicle was no longer used by Caminar for
the program it was to be donated to the County for the
continued benefit of Supportive Housing Initiative clients -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATION OF FIXED ASSET VEHICLE.
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0409-002 8. Tri-County Economic Development Corporation - Master
Subrecipient Agreement - approval is requested for the
addition of Exhibit #8 and Exhibit #9 to the Master
Subrecipient Agreement with the Tri-County Economic
Development Corporation for staff related services in support
of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. Under the terms of the agreement, any new CDBG
activity is to be added to the agreement. Exhibit #8
provides for grant writing services for the CDBG Planning and
Technical Assistance Program at the cost of $1,000 (CDBG
Program Income). Exhibit #9 provides for administration and
implementation activities associated with the Butte County
Business Incubator Program at the cost of $150,200
(Microenterprise Incubation Program funds) - action
requested - APPROVE ADDITION OF EXHIBIT #8 AND EXHIBIT #9 TO
THE MASTER SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL.
9. Subordination, Attornment and Non-disturbance Agreement - the
Behavioral Health Department leases office space along Olive
Highway from the Giannecchini 1995 Trust. The Lessor has
encumbered the property as security on a loan payment.
Approval is requested for a Subordination, Attornment and
Non-disturbance Agreement which will provide for the County
to continue leasing the office space without disturbance in
return for the County's agreement to subordinate to the
conditions stipulated in the agreement - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND THE DIRECTOR-
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO SIGN.
10. Brown's River Records Preservation Services - approval is
requested for the sole source agreement with Brown's River
Records Preservation Services for the provision of historical
records restoration and preservation services. The term of
the agreement is three years from the date of execution, with
a maximum amount payable of $180,000 ($60,000 per fiscal year
[department budget]) - action requested - APPROVE SOLE SOURCE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
11. Computer Purchase - ratification is requested for the
purchase of three IBM desktop computers and three Viewsonic
LCD displays in the total amount of $4,536.36. The machines
were purchased to support the Absentee Voter and Voter
Registration processes - action requested - RATIFY COMPUTER
PURCHASE.
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0409-002 12. Resolution Providing for Board Approval and Recordation of
Certificate of Williamson Act Expirations for Individual
Williamson Act Contracts at Time of Contract Termination
Pursuant to a Notice of Non-Renewal - approval is requested
for a resolution which will allow the County Clerk-Recorder
to record Notices of Expiration for Williamson Act Agreements
in an effort to provide for more accurate landowner records.
The following Williamson Act expirations are being submitted
for Board approval and recordation: Adams Esquon Ranch (APN
040-570-001, 040-570-002, 040-570-006, and 040-140-006),
expired December 31, 2002. Jack Vernon Williamson (APN 047-
220-004), expired December 31, 2002. John Jean Dagorret et
al. (APN 027-180-010 and 027-230-004), expired
December 31, 2000, and December 31, 1999. George Chaffin
(APN 027-200-001, 027-200-003, 027-200-015 and 027-200-090),
expired December 31, 2001. Shimizu Brothers, Inc. (APN 042-
010-002), expired December 31, 2000. Joseph w. Cooper et al.
(APN 041-140-069 and 041-140-070), expired December 31, 2000.
Peter J. and Alice Konyn (APN 040-180-030 and 039-460-025),
expired December 31, 2000, and December 31, 1999. Ernest R.
and Lori S. Bevan (APN 028-030-032, 028-030-045, 028-030-046,
028-030-047, 028-030-048 and 028-030-049), expired
December 31, 2000 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-
078 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; APPROVE CERTIFICATES AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF THE
CERTIFICATES. (FROM 2-24-04 [3.15])
13. Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program Funds -
approval is requested to accept and appropriate $4,195 of
fiscal year 2003-2004 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud
Program funds. The supplemental allocation represents the
County's pro-rata share of fiscal year 2003-2004 set-aside
funds the Department of Finance has released to District
Attorneys - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-373
(4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
14. Drug Endangered Children Program Funding - approval is
requested to accept and appropriate $59,035 received from the
Butte County Children and Families Commission to support the
Drug Endangered Children Program through June 30, 2004. The
Commission has funded the program since January 2003, when
State grant funding was terminated - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-371 (4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING
AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
15. Radio Repeater Purchase and Installation - approval is
requested for the purchase and installation of a radio
repeater for coverage in the Paradise/Magalia area. Board
approval is also requested for a budget transfer of $9,000
between department budget line items to provide for the
purchase and installation - action requested - APPROVE FIXED
ASSET PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO REPEATER; AND
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-372 TRANSFERRING FUNDS AS DETAILED
IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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0409-002 16. Rural Alliance Inc. - Student Scholarships - Rural Alliance
Inc., has created a scholarship program for rural California
residents. As a member of the Regional Council of Rural
Counties, Butte County will be allocated $1,000 of Rural
Alliance Inc., funds for up to two scholarships. The
Department of Employment and Social Services has proposed two
individuals to receive $500 scholarships each. Board
approval is requested to adopt a resolution allowing
participation in the scholarship program - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-079 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
17. Resolution Recognizing wildfire Awareness week,
May 9-15, 2004, in Butte County - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 04-080 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
18. Fiscal Year 2003 Homeland Security Grant Program - approval
is requested by Emergency Services for a resolution which
will approve the grant assurances, and provide authority to
the Chief Administrative Officer, Director-General Services
or Emergency Services Officer to sign grant related
documents - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-081 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
19. Fiscal Year 2002 State Domestic Preparedness Grant - approval
is requested by Emergency Services for a resolution which
will authorize the Director-General Services or the Interim
Emergency Services Director to sign fiscal year 2002 State
Domestic Preparedness Grant Program related documents -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-082 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
20. Disaster and Emergency Assistance - approval is requested by
Emergency Services for a resolution which will appoint the
Chief Administrative Officer, Director-General Services, or
Emergency Services Officer to act as an authorized agent on
behalf of the County for emergency and disaster related
matters pursuant to State requirements - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-083 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
21. Agricultural State of Disaster - approval is requested by
Emergency Services for a letter to the State Office of
Emergency Services requesting the United States Secretary of
Agriculture declare an agricultural state of disaster in
Butte County. weather conditions have affected prune
orchards in the County and overall production of fruit for
the season is expected to be reduced by 600 - action
requested - APPROVE LETTER REQUESTING DISASTER DESIGNATION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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0409-002 22. Courthouse Expansion Project Funding - approval is requested
by General Services to accept and appropriate $77,000 from
the Superior Court of California, County of Butte, for
construction management expenses for the Courthouse Expansion
Project - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-374
(4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
23. CSAC-Excess Insurance Authority Joint Powers Agreement -
Amendment - approval is requested by Risk Management for an
amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the CSAC-Excess
Insurance Authority (EIA) which will allow member counties
to extend EIA insurance coverage to nonprofit corporations,
so long as the main purpose of the nonprofit corporation is
for the benefit of the county - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
24. Elected and Appointed Department Head Benefits - approval is
requested for a resolution which will revise the policy
regarding vacation, sick leave, and other leave accruals for
appointed and elected officials, specifically with regard to
accruals for classified employees promoted to an appointed
department head position or elected to office - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-084 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND AUTHORIZE THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO RECALCULATE
VACATION ACCRUAL RATES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO PROMOTED
TO APPOINTED DEPARTMENT HEAD STATUS, RETROACTIVE TO DATE OF
AT-WILL APPOINTMENT.
25. Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the department has
prepared a resolution which will amend the salary ordinance
as follows: DISTRICT ATTORNEY-CRIMINAL - extends the position
end dates of three flexibly staffed sunset positions of
District Attorney Investigator II/I, and one sunset position
of Paralegal from June 30, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
PROBATION - extends the position end dates of one sunset
position of Supervising Probation Officer, two flexibly
staffed sunset positions of Probation Officer III/II/I, two
sunset positions of Probation Technician, one flexibly
staffed sunset position of Auditor-Accountant II/I, and one
flexibly staffed sunset position of Office Assistant
III/II/I, from June 30, 2004, to June 30, 2005. WATER AND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION - extends the position end date of one
flexibly staffed position of Senior Planner/Associate Planner
from June 30, 2004, to August 30, 2004 - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-085 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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0409-002 26. State of California, Department of General Services -
Amendment - approval is requested by the Communications
Division for a letter amendment to the lease agreement with
the State of California, Department of General Services, for
the lease of radio vault space at the Chico Sheriff's
Substation. The amendment will extend the term of the lease
through July 1, 2006, with a maximum lease rate payable to
the County of $1,160 per year - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. R40672)
27. Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
25355, donations of $1,000 from the Paradise Friends of the
Library, $855 from the Oroville Friends of the Library,
$300.65 from anonymous donors, and $150 from the Chico
Friends of the Library, have been received for the Butte
County Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF
APPRECIATION.
28. Office of Emergency Services, Criminal Justice Programs
Division - approval is requested to apply to the Office of
Emergency Services, Criminal Justice Programs Division, for
grant funds to support Anti-Drug Abuse (ADA) Enforcement
Programs. The term of the grant will be fiscal year 2004-
2005, with $281,503 available to the County. The grant does
not require a County match, however, actual program expenses
exceed the grant amount. The additional needed funds are
included in each participating departments' budget - action
requested - AUTHORIZE THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT
GRANT APPLICATION.
29. Laboratory Refrigerator - approval is requested for the fixed
asset purchase of a laboratory quality refrigerator in the
estimated amount of $10,000. The refrigerator will be used
at the Public Health Clinic in Chico. Funding for the
purchase will be provided by Bioterrorism Grant funds and
Board approval is also requested for a budget transfer to
provide the appropriation needed - action requested - APPROVE
FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF LABORATORY REFRIGERATOR; AND APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-375 (4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA
REPORT.
30. Partial Final Closure, Modules 1, 2, and 3, at the Neal Road
Sanitary Landfill; County Project No. 757-5803 - Contract
Change Order (CCO) No. 1 - CCO No. 1, in the increasing
amount of $11,150, provides for construction of a low
permeability soil test pad. Funding for the change will be
provided by the Landfill Enterprise Fund - action requested -
APPROVE CCO NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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0409-002 31. Reconstruction of west East Avenue from State Route 32 to
Chico City Limits; County Project No. 56171-96-1 - Notice of
Completion - the project consisted of widening the existing
two-lane sections to four lanes, reconstructing an at-grade
railroad crossing, placement of concrete curb ramps, curb
gutters and sidewalks, constructing median islands and
overlaying with asphalt concrete. All contract work has been
completed pursuant to plans and specifications - action
requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; APPROVE THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT
RECORDING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
32. Consent to the City of Chico for Acquisition of Extra-
Territorial Property within the Chico Urban Area for Roadway
Improvements - approval is requested to give consent to the
City of Chico to acquire extra-territorial property within
the Chico Urban Area for roadway improvements on property
located at the intersection of East Avenue and Cohasset Road,
as depicted and described in the City's letter to the County
dated April 26, 2004 - action requested - APPROVE CITY'S
ACQUISITION OF EXTRA-TERRITORIAL PROPERTY AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT; AND DIRECT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
TO NOTIFY THE CITY OF CONSENT.
33. Resolution Proclaiming May 15, 2004, as Peace Officers'
Memorial Day and the week of May 9-15, 2004, as Police week -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-086 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT THE FLAGS AT ALL COUNTY BUILDINGS
BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON MAY 15, 2004.
34. Computer Equipment Purchase - approval is requested for the
fixed asset purchase of a computer network server and
necessary switches in an amount not to exceed $51,000. The
purchase will replace equipment that is failing and beyond
economic repair. Funding for the purchase will be provided
by department budget funds and Board approval is also
requested for a transfer of funds between line items to
provide the needed appropriation - action requested - ~~
RATIFY FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT; AND
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-377 AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA
REPORT.
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0409-002 35. State of California, Department of Boating and waterways -
approval is requested for a revenue agreement with the State
of California, Department of Boating and waterways, for funds
to perform boating safety and enforcement activities. The
term of the agreement is July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005,
with a maximum amount payable to the County of $148,069 -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-087 IN SUPPORT OF THE
BOATING SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT AID PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2004-2005 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF TO
SIGN ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE JAMES CALLAS,
JERRY SMITH AND SUSAN TIFFANY, AS SHERIFF'S OFFICE DESIGNEES
FOR THE GRANT, AND DAVE HOUSER, KEN JONES AND JANNA DODGE,
AUDITOR'S OFFICE DESIGNEES FOR THE GRANT.
36. State of California, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grant -
approval is requested for a resolution authorizing the
Sheriff's Office to apply for a State Off-Highway Vehicle
Grant for funds to support a uniformed deputy to patrol the
Jonesville Snowpark/Butte Meadows area during the winter
months. The resolution approves submission of the grant
application, provides grant assurances, and appoints the
Sheriff to act as agent for the grant and provides authority
to sign all documents associated with the grant - action
requested - APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION; AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-088 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
37. Jail Remodel Project - Budget Transfer - approval is
requested to transfer $2,654 from the Inmate welfare Fund to
the Incarceration Division maintenance budget to provide the
appropriation for installation of a secure door/gate for the
outdoor female inmate exercise yard - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-376 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING
AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
38. Desk Purchase - ratification is requested for the purchase
of eight computer workstations for the Sheriff's work
Alternative Program (SWAP) to allow for participation in the
Oroville Adult Education programs specifically for SWAP
workers. The total purchase price was $11,725, and will be
paid for by the Inmate welfare Fund. To avoid changes to the
Incarceration Division budget, approval is also requested to
authorize the Auditor to pay the invoice directly from the
Inmate welfare Trust Fund - action requested - RATIFY
PURCHASE OF EIGHT WORKSTATIONS; AND AUTHORIZE THE AUDITOR TO
PAY THE INVOICE DIRECTLY FROM THE INMATE WELFARE TRUST FUND.
39. An Ordinance Amending Butte County Code Section 2-166
Delegating Investment Authority to the Butte County
Treasurer-Tax Collector - introduction of an ordinance which
will delegate investment authority to the Treasurer-Tax
Collector for fiscal year 2004-2005 - action requested -
WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
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0409-002 40. Updated Preschool and Child Care County Priorities Report -
approval is requested by the Butte County Office of
Education, on behalf of the Butte County Local Child Care
Planning Council, for the updated Preschool and Child Care
County Priorities Report. The report is mandated by the
California Department of Education, to prioritize child care
service needs for children 0-5, and to report the information
by zip code designation - action requested - ACCEPT AND
APPROVE REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN REPORT FORM.
41. Resolution Recognizing National Drug Court Month and
Establishing Butte County Drug Court week - the Superior
Court of California, County of Butte, is requesting the Board
adopt a resolution recognizing May as National Drug Court
Month in Butte County, and establishing the week of
May 23-29, 2004, as Drug Court week in Butte County - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-089 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
42. Oroville Mosquito Abatement District - action requested -
APPOINT E.L. DILLARD TO A VACATED TERM TO END
DECEMBER 31, 2004. (72)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH ITEM 3.35 AMENDED TO
REVISE THE ACTION REQUESTED TO, "~~ RATIFY PURCHASE OF FIXED
ASSET ITEM..", AND THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 3.12.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
PRESENTATION TO JUDGE STEVENS BY CHAIR BEELER OF A RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH AND ESTABLISHING BUTTE
COUNTY DRUG COURT WEEK.
PRESENTATION TO SHERIFF RENIFF BY CHAIR BEELER OF A RESOLUTION
PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2004, AS PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY, AND THE
WEEK OF MAY 9-15, 2004, AS POLICE WEEK.
PRESENTATION TO BRAD LUZ, DIRECTOR-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, BY CHAIR
BEELER OF A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2004 AS MENTAL HEALTH
MONTH.
PRESENTATION TO FIRE CHIEF BRACHAIS BY SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI OF A
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK MAY 9-15, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
0409-003 Boards, Commissions and Committees. (608)
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT D.C. JONES AS THE DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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0409-003 2. Board Member or Committee Reports. (630) (NONE)
0409-004 Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief
Administrative Officer. (634) PAUL MCINTOSH, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THE GOVERNOR HAS SIGNED SB1457, URGENCY
LEGISLATION THAT RESTORED THE POISON PILL PROVISION IN
REALIGNMENT; STATED THAT SB410, THE LEGISLATION ADDRESSING THE
AUDIT FINDING FOR ERAF, IS STILL IN SUSPENSE IN THE ASSEMBLY;
PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON LOCAL ACTIVITIES IN SACRAMENTO; PROVIDED AN
OUTLINE OF PROPOSED INITIATIVES ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT WHICH WILL
PROTECT LOCAL REVENUES; AND INFORMED THE BOARD THAT SENATOR
AANESTAD AND ASSEMBLYMAN KEENE WILL BE HOLDING A TOWN HALL MEETING
IN CHICO TOMORROW NIGHT.
0409-005 Adult and Children's Services Programs - Annual Report - update on
programs and services - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
(958)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY PAT CRAGER, DIRECTOR-EMPLOYMENT AND
SOCIAL SERVICES, ALONG WITH STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE ADULT AND
CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAMS.
RECESS: 9:53 a.m.
RECONVENE : 1 O: O 6 a. m.
REGULAR AGENDA
0409-006 Proposed Countywide Initiative to Amend County Ordinance to
Prohibit Growing Genetically Engineered Organisms - on
March 30, 2004, a Notice of Intent to circulate a countywide
initiative petition was filed in the Butte County Elections
Office. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9111,
during the circulation of any countywide initiative, the Board may
refer the proposed initiative measure to any county agency or
agencies for a report which would assist the board in its decision
of whether to adopt the proposed ordinance, or to place the
measure on the ballot, should the proponents gather enough
signatures to qualify it - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION ONLY. NO ACTION IS NEEDED BY THE BOARD UNTIL THE
PETITION QUALIFIES. (1797)
BOARD DIRECTION TO THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER TO PREPARE A
REPORT PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE 9111, THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION
ON THE COST OF IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM AND OTHER POSSIBLE
CONCERNS.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
0409-007 Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant - Technical
Assistance Grant Application - consideration of the Fiscal Year
2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant Planning and Technical
Assistance Applications for the Economic Development Allocation
and the General Allocation as follows:
1. Planning and Technical Assistant Grant-Economic Development
Allocation - application for a $35,000 grant to be used for:
1) a Recreation/Tourism Growth and Economic Impact Analysis
($25,000); and 2) Agriculture Equipment Sales Center
Feasibility Study ($10,000); AND
2. Planning and Technical Assistance Grant General Allocation -
application for a $35,000 grant to be used for: 1) Chapman
Town Affordable Housing Conceptual Design and Feasibility
Study ($17,500); and 2) First-Time Homebuyer Program
Feasibility Study ($17,500).
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-370 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND ALLOCATING
PROGRAM INCOME, SUBJECT TO WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRANT FUNDING FROM
THE STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AS DETAILED
IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (3441) (**00)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 10:40 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 10:55 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-090 APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-370 ACCEPTING AND ALLOCATING PROGRAM INCOME, SUBJECT TO
WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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0409-008 Public Hearing - Tentative Parcel Map Appeal - Kathleen Parker -
consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of
a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 6.35 acre parcel into four 1
acre parcels, and a 2.35 acre remainder. A lot line adjustment is
also being processed to transfer a 31-foot wide strip along the
northerly property line. This is an item on which environmental
documentation has not been prepared because staff is recommending
denial. The property is zoned SR-1 (Suburban Residential - 1 acre
parcels) and is located on the east side of Goodspeed Street,
approximately 450 feet north of Hutton way, Durham, and identified
as APN 040-280-045 and 070 (DB [T PM 03-14]) - action requested -
STAFF IS REQUESTING THE BOARD OPEN THE HEARING AND CONTINUE IT
OPEN TO JUNE 8, 2004, AT 11:00 A.M., TO ALLOW STAFF ADDITIONAL
TIME TO COMPLETE THE AGENDA REPORT. (***392)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 11:58 A.M., AND CONTINUED OPEN TO
JUNE 8, 2004, AT 11:00 A.M.
REGULAR AGENDA
0409-009
MOTION
VOTE
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and
Action. (***457)
1. Notice of Non-Renewal - Williamson Act Agreements - approval
is requested to accept the following notices of non-renewal
for Williamson Act Agreements: Evelyn Liptrap, APN 047-260-
138, 48.23 acres, Document Number 0052839; Harry F. Mead and
Zueletta M. Mead, APNs 039-260-060 and 039-260-059, 2.82
acres and 1.30 acres, Document Number 23207; Robert E. Allen,
APN 039-610-035, 21 acres, Document Number 29680; and
Patricia Robinson, APN 039-230-104, 21 acres, Document Number
84-5712 - action requested - ACCEPT NOTICES OF NON-RENEWAL
AND DIRECT RECORDING OF NOTICES.
I MOVE TO ACCEPT NOTICES OF NON-RENEWAL AND DIRECT RECORDING OF
NOTICES.
M S
l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
0409-010 Hamilton Nord Cana Highway and Cana Highway Intersection - Report
to the Board - presentation of traffic findings for the
intersection of Hamilton Nord Cana Highway and Cana Highway -
action requested - STAFF IS RECOMMENDING THE BOARD TAKE NO ACTION
AT THIS TIME TO ESTABLISH MULTI-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE
INTERSECTION. (**569)
BOARD DIRECTION THAT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INSTALL A LARGER
STOP SIGN AND RUMPLE STRIPS TO HELP BRING ATTENTION TO THE STOP
SIGN AND INTERSECTION WARNING SIGNS.
RECESS
RECONVENE
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11:01 a.m.
11:26 a.m.
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - MAY 11, 2004
REGULAR AGENDA
0409-011 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Initial Settlement
Agreement in the Relicensing of the Oroville Facilities (Project
No. 2100) - discussion regarding proposed settlement agreement -
action requested - BOARD DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION. (**887)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL.
PUBLIC COMMENT
0409-012 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. (**3383) (NONE)
CLOSED SESSION
0409-013 RECESS: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 12:23 P.M., TO A CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ACTUAL
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) HOFFMAN V. COUNTY OF BUTTE (SUPERIOR COURT
NO. 126697). PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS,
INCLUDING GOALS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957: 1. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER; 2. DIRECTOR-
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; 3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER;
4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER; 5. COUNTY COUNSEL;
6. DIRECTOR-CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; 7. DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; 8. DIRECTOR-EMPLOYMENT AND
SOCIAL SERVICES; 9. DIRECTOR-HUMAN RESOURCES;
10. DIRECTOR-INFORMATION SYSTEMS; 11. DIRECTOR-
LIBRARIES; 12. DIRECTOR-PUBLIC HEALTH; 13. DIRECTOR-
PUBLIC WORKS; AND 14. DIRECTOR-WATER AND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION. (**3415)
RECONVENE : THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 12:2 3 P . M . , FROM A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ACTUAL
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) HOFFMAN V. COUNTY OF BUTTE (SUPERIOR COURT
NO. 126697). PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS,
INCLUDING GOALS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957: 1. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER; 2. DIRECTOR-
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; 3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER;
4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER; 5. COUNTY COUNSEL;
6. DIRECTOR-CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; 7. DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; 8. DIRECTOR-EMPLOYMENT AND
SOCIAL SERVICES; 9. DIRECTOR-HUMAN RESOURCES;
10. DIRECTOR-INFORMATION SYSTEMS; 11. DIRECTOR-
LIBRARIES; 12. DIRECTOR-PUBLIC HEALTH; 13. DIRECTOR-
PUBLIC WORKS; AND 14. DIRECTOR-WATER AND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION. (**3440) (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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ADJOURNMENT THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD,
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:20 P.M., TO
RECONVENE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD TO BE
HELD TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004, AT 9:00 A.M.
R.J. BEELER, CHAIR
Attest:
Paul McIntosh, Chief Administrative
Officer and Clerk of the Board
By.
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