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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051397BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES R. J. BEELER,1st District JANE DOLAN, 2nd District MARY ANNE HOUX 3rd District CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District FRED C. DAMS, 5th District May 13, 1997 Call to order - Board of Supervisors room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Present: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen and Chair Davis. John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer; Susan Minasian, County Counsel; and Carol Roach, Assistant Clerk of the Board. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Invocation - Father Troy Powers, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Oroville. 97-153 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. 1. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment which adds the classifications of Court Attendant I (salary range 1108) and Court Attendant II (salary range 1128) to the salary plan for elective and appointed officials, and adds three positions of Court Attendant I, and one position of Court Attendant II to the Consolidated Courts budget unit (annualized cost of $126,000/Trial Court Funding) - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 2. Information Systems Department: A. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment which establishes a new Information Systems Department (budget unit 704-000) and creates one position of Director-Information Systems as an appointed department head position with an annual salary of $68,000 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. Page 159 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-153 2. B. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment which creates the uniform class series of Information Systems Analyst III {salary range 1266/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $4,011), Information Systems Analyst II (salary range 1225/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $3,282), Information Systems Analyst I (salary range 1205/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $2,978); and a uniform class series of Information Systems Technician III {salary range 1210/monthly salary for a 36 hour work at a top step of $3,051, Information Systems Technician II (salary range 1170/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $2,510, and Information Systems Technician I (salary range 1140/month salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $2,168); and adds two flexibly staffed positions of Information Systems Analyst III, II, I, two flexibly staffed positions of Information Systems Technician III, II, I, and one Administrative Services Assistant - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 3. Harbor Hills - proposed is an amendment to the agreement for the provision of residential care services to County mental health clients as an alternative to State hospitalization or a higher level of care. The amendment increases the daily rate to $88.67 from $86.60, as of August 1, 1996. The term of the agreement remains effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $63,218.00 (realignment) - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT A TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (X10361) 4. Tehama Recovery Center, Inc. (TRC) - proposed is an amendment to the agreement for the provision of closely supervised and intensive recovery services to adults 18 years of age and up, clients of Butte County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (BCADMHS.) The amendment increases the daily rate of treatment recovery services and perinatal services to $48.00 from $40.00 as of February 1, 1997. The term of the agreement remains July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $86,000 (unchanged) (State/Perinatal) - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10378) Page 160 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-153 5. Fees for appeals of discretionary permits related to zoning and the subdivision ordinance - the Director-Development Services submits a report to the Board in response to a Board query seeking information on the involvement and history behind a citizens' committee that was involved in examining fees, including the appeal fee, and making recommendations for setting the amount of fees - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. Consent Agenda 97-154 1. Approval of minutes - action requested- APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 1997 AND APRIL 29, 1997. 2. Budget transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS B-211 (CLERK OF THE BOARD), B-221 (CONSOLIDATED COURTS), B-222 (COUNTY CLERK/ELECTIONS), B-217 (COUNTY COUNSEL), B-214 (PROBATION/JUVENILE HALL), B-209 (SHERIFF-CORONER), AND B-220 (SHERIFF-CORONER}. 3. Community Action Agency - action requested - APPOINT ROBERT GRANT AS THE FOURTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY. 4. Paradise Cemetery District - action requested - APPOINT LINDA DUNLAP TO AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JULY, 1998. 5. County Library donations - in accordance with Government Code Section 25355, donations of $1,745 from Chico Friends of the Library, $1, 237.30 from Oroville Friends of the Library, $125 from Fred and Betty Nottelmann, Bob and Liz Nottelmann, and Chris and Steve Gibson, Chico, and $100 from Robert F. Loutham, Chico have been received for the Butte County Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION. 6. Award of bid no. 109-97 - Agriculture vehicle - bids have been opened for the purchase of an intermediate 4-door sedan for the department, with the low bidder being Wittmeier Auto Center of Chico in the amount of $16,110.71, including tax and DMV fees - action requested - AWARD BID. Page 161 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 7. Approval of plans and specifications - County Clerk/Recorder/Elections Remodel (bid no. 120-97) - plans and specifications have been prepared for the remodel of offices for County Clerk, Recorder and Elections - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND SET BID OPENING DATE FOR JUNE 3, 1997 AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE. 8. District Attorney - Board authorization is requested to purchase one Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) at a cost of $8,574.63 (Narcotics Asset Seizure Trust Fund), which will be used in much the same way as a polygraph test for defendants in District Attorney cases. The CVSA will be operated by an employee certified in its use - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B- 223 AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEM. 9. Board of Supervisors room - Board authorization is requested for the purchase and installation of audio system improvements to the Board of Supervisors room in an amount not to exceed $11,000 (Department budget) - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-213 AND PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. 10. Farm & Home Advisor - the University of California (UC) has agreed to install a local area network (LAN) and backbone connection for the Farm & Home Advisor's Office. This includes installation of a router, extra jacks, wiring throughout the office, computer Ethernet cards, wiring from the office to the fiber optic backbone, and technical support consisting of three technical experts. The total donation, including labor, is approximately $6,000. The only component missing is a server which is estimated to cost $3,000 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-212, AND PURCHASE OF SERVER AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $3,000 (DEPARTMENT BUDGET.) 11. Fire Department - Board authorization is requested for the purchase of a new four door utility vehicle in the maximum amount of $30,200 (Department budget.) The vehicle will be purchased on State contract (no. 1-97-23-20/Folsom Lake Ford) - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-216 AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEM. Page 162 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 12. Fire Department - Board authorization is requested for the purchase of a mechanics vehicle, a F-350 4x4 cab and chassis in the maximum amount of $25,000 (Department budget) - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-225 AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEM. 13. Conveyance of County property - Squad 25 - Board authorization is requested for the donation of a 1972 Ford pickup with crew cab, County no. 853, license no. E570000, to the Butte College Volunteer Fire Company. The Fire Department is requesting that Old Squad 25, which was replaced by a new vehicle, be declared surplus to the needs of the County - action requested - AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONVEY COUNTY PROPERTY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 25365 AND 6061. 14. Declaration of surplus property - Public Works engineering equipment consisting of a Lietz SDR2 Electronic Field Book (serial no. 039644lasset no. 19592), and Lietz SDM3FR Total Station (serial no. D70140/asset no. 19111) - the equipment has been replaced with two new models that allow for more efficient use of time - action requested - DECLARE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF COUNTY AND AUTHORIZE GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT THE SALE OF ITEMS AS A SET (MINIMUM BID AT $1,500/SET) BY SEALED BID; AND AUTHORIZE DEPOSIT OF SALE PROCEEDS INTO FUND 30- ROAD OPERATIONS. 15. Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 2, Phase 2 construction, Septage Pond No. 2, Neal Road Landfill County, Project No. 758-96-1 - CCO No. 2 provides: 1. Revised leak detection trench installation, at a decrease in cost of $3,146.00.; 2. Modification of specifications for 90 MIL geomembrane sheeting, to allow use of industry standard materials, at no change in cost.; 3. Modification of six inch HDPE pipe, at no change in cost.; and 4. Install 12" diameter, 60 MIL HDPE pipe boot, at an increase in cost of $1,105.00 (Total cost adjustment/$2,041.00 decrease) - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 2 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 163 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 16. Award of bid no. 105-97 - Environmental Health vehicles - bids have been opened for the purchase of six compact 4-door sedans with the low bidder being Wittmeier Auto Center of Chico in the amount of $73,351.82, including tax and DMV fees - action requested - AWARD BID. 17. Social Welfare - the Children Services Division is in the process of implementing the automated Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) and an additional 17 desktop work stations, three printers, six laptop computers and peripheral equipment in the maximum amount of $161,391, and $20,000 for face plates and cabling (Federal $136,230.75/State $31,787.18/County $13,623.08) are needed to address the needs of existing staff. It was anticipated that Butte County would complete conversion to CWS/CMS in fiscal year 1996-97 and the majority of the 1996-97 allocation was budgeted to extra help for the purpose of hiring additional temporary positions for case conversion. A State imposed delay in implementation has the County's conversion date sometime after September 30, 1997. Federal enhanced funding is only available through September 30, 1997 for CWS/CMS costs - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-218 AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. 18. Time expired warrant - Board approval is requested for the reissuance of time expired warrant no. 1000-032711, issued May 22, 1991 to Dave Jones in the amount of $277.41 - action requested - AUTHORIZE REISSUANCE OF TIME EXPIRED WARRANT. 19. Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (BCADMHS} - the California Department of Mental Health has notified BCADMHS that their proposal for a full Children's System of Care (SOC) has been selected for funding in the amount of $100,000 (1996-97: $36,582 Grant/ $1,798 Short Doyle Medical FFP match; 1997-98: $63,418.) Proposed in the appropriation is the purchase of two computers in the maximum amount of $6,000 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-224 RECOGNIZING AND ALLOCATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. Page 164 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 20. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment adding a regular help position of Personnel Analyst III, II, I, whose primary function will be oversight of the County's compliance with respect to various State and Federally mandated programs, and a term position to end 6-30-98 of Personnel Analyst I. This position is currently filled by an extra help person who is approaching the 960 hour limit. The proposed changes are to be funded from within the department budget - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 21. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment adding one Health Education Specialist I, II term position to end December 31, 1997 (funded by Department budget.) The Department of Public Health receives 100 State funds to perform selected tobacco education services. An extra help employee on the project is approaching the 960 hour limit - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 22. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment to extend a term position of Deputy Sheriff. This position is currently assigned as a bailiff to the North County Court. The term position is due to expire June 30, 1997, and it is requested that the Board approve the extension of this position to June 30, 1998 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 23. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 38A-8, Firebreak Requirements, of Chapter 38A, Entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection", of the Butte County Code - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 24. Introduction of an ordinance repealing Chapter 31 of the Butte County Code, entitled "Refuse Collection and Removal", and enacting and adding a new Chapter 31, entitled "Solid Waste Collection, Management and Recycling" - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 25. Resolution Waiving Building Permit Fees for All Building Permits Issued in Relationship to Report of Damage to the Damage Assessment Center During the 1996-97 Winter Storms - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-58 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 165 May 13, 1997 ~ ~ May 13, 1997 97-154 26. Resolution Amending the Butte County Conflict of Interest Code - the proposed resolution amends the County's Conflict of Interest Code by replacing fully and completely Attachment B - Designated Employees; Attachment C (Parts I, II, III, IV) - Committees and Commissions; and Attachment E - Placing of Filing of Board Resolution 96-30 on March 26, 1996 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-59 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 27. Resolution on Policy Statement on Software Usage and Licensing - the Information Systems Policy Committee (ISPC) has reviewed a policy statement regarding use of software on County computers, and forwards that policy to the Board with a recommendation for adoption - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-60 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 28. Approval of plans and specifications for installing roadway illumination on various Butte County roads (03-BUT-O-CR STPLHG-5912[016]), County Project No. SP-95-1 - plans and specifications have been completed for the project - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; ADOPT WAGE SCALE; AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. 29. Approval of plans and specifications for construction of storm damage repair of Oroville- Quincy Highway at various locations, County Project No. 27562-97-1 - plans and specifications have been completed for the project - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; ADOPT WAGE SCALE; AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. 30. Approval of plans and specifications for construction of storm damage repair of Stringtown Road 2.1 miles from Hurleton Road, County Project No. 27625A-97-1 - plans and specifications have been completed for the project - action requested - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; ADOPT WAGE SCALE; AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Page 166 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 31. Program Supplement No. M001 - provides for funding for reimbursement of preliminary engineering costs for the proposed project of seismic retrofit reconstruction of the Ord Ferry Road bridge at the Sacramento River (Project No. STPLZ-5912[019].) No local funding is required (Federal Funds/$17,706; State/Seismic $2,294; Total/$20,000) - action requested - APPROVE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. M001, ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-61 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 32. Program Supplement No. M002 - provides for funding for reimbursement of preliminary engineering costs for the proposed project to replace the Centerville Road Bridge at Butte Creek (Project No. BRLO- 5912[018]) (Federal Funds/$92,000; Local Matching/$23,000; Total/$115,000) - action requested - APPROVE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT N0. M002, ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-62 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 33. Forest Development Road Cooperative Agreement (Lost Lake Timber Sale) - proposed is a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service that provides for maintenance by the Forest Service of a portion of Humboldt Road and Humbug Summit Road in conjunction with a timber sale. No County funding is involved - action requested - APPROVE PROJECT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. 34. Jury Systems Incorporated - proposed is a software license agreement on behalf of the Consolidated Courts for the JURY+ Jury Management System, purchase of three personal computer workstations and peripheral equipment, training and professional services in the maximum amount of $58,300 (Department budget) - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-219, SOFTWARE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY, AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. 35. Melissa A. Atteberry of Kelleher & Olivera, Attorneys at Law - proposed by County Counsel is an agreement to retain attorney services for a period of one year from the date hereof - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10513) Page 167 May 13, 1997 ~'` ,~ May 13, 1997 97-154 36. Director-Information Systems - proposed is an agreement for the position of Director-Information Systems beginning on June 1, 1997 and terminating on May 31, 2000 at the rate of $68,000 per year - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT B. BARNES AS DIRECTOR-INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. AUTHORIZE ROBERT B. BARNES TO CONTINUE MINIMAL ACCOUNTING ASSISTANCE TO A FEW ONGOING CLIENTS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THERE WILL BE NO IMPACT UPON HIS WORK FOR BUTTE COUNTY. 37. State of California/County of Butte - proposed is an agreement for acquisition, accountability, use and disposal of Federal excess property under the Rural Community Fire Protection Program of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (CFAA) of 1978. The agreement is for the use of all Federal excess property on loan to Butte County Fire Department - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-63 GIVING COUNTY FIRE WARDEN GARY F. ROSS THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FOR THE LOAN OF FEDERAL EXCESS PROPERTY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 38. Discount Mail Service - an agreement has been prepared with Discount Mail Service covering the bar coding of outgoing U.S. Mail for the County at a cost of four cents per piece of mail processed, plus $483 covering desired insurance protection. The term of the agreement is from the date of approval for a 60-day trial period, then for a one year period. The cost of the service will be paid by savings generated from postage costs - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10519} 39. Building Community Support for California Public Libraries Grant Program - the California State Library has announced the Building Community Support for California Public Libraries Grant Program for fiscal year 1996-97. The grant award of at least $5,000 not to exceed $10,000, would be used toward furthering the efforts of the Butte Libraries Foundation - action requested - APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR- LIBRARIES TO SIGN. Page 168 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 40. Chico Building Maintenance - proposed is an amendment to the agreement for the provision of janitorial services at several Chico locations of County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services to include the changing of HVAC filters on a quarterly basis and to change ceiling light bulbs/tubes as needed. The contract term, through June 30, 1997, is increased from $10,267 to $10,327 ($60 Realignment/State) - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10337) 41. PSP Information Group, Inc. - proposed is an amendment to the agreement which provides software maintenance, support and enhancement to the current Butte County Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Services (BCADMHS) computer system which tracked and reported only mental health services. The amendment reflects the addition of the INSYST Substance Abuse Implementation and System Upgrade. Implementation of this system will provide tracking and reporting components of services provided for alcohol and drug services delivered by BCADMHS. The term of the agreement remains July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. The agreement is being amended up to $126,326.85 (an increase of $71,982.85),. and includes $37,935 in fixed assets (Realignment) - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-215, AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS. (Contract no. X10232) 42. Blanchard Training & Development - the Personnel Department has arranged for Blanchard Training & Development, Inc. to present a Customer Service and Self-Leadership Workshop on April 28-29 and May 19- 20, 1997. The total cost of this training contract is $12,865 and is funded by unanticipated revenue from the Private Industry Council - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-188, AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-PERSONNEL TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. (Contract no. 10500) Page 169 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 93. Meg Palmer and Diana Willow Lesjak - the County contracts with several therapists for the provision of physical and occupational therapy services to children eligible for the California Children Services (CCS) Program. Proposed are agreements with Meg Palmer and Diana Willow Lesjak commencing April 1, 1997 and terminating on June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $10,000 each (25~ realignment/50$ State/25~ Department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10508 and no. X10509) 44. State Department of Health Services - proposed is an amendment to the 1996-97 master grant agreement no. 96-25637-A2, which provides 100 State funding for AIDS related education, counseling and testing activities in Butte County. Under the terms of this amendment, the State will make available an additional $12,000 in funding for use with the Early Intervention Program (increasing to $285,675 the total amount of State funds available for 1996- 97) - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 45. United States Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration - proposed is an agreement (no. 97-09) with the Sheriff's Office, Special Enforcement Unit, in the maximum amount of $25,000 and commencing January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997, to defray the cost relating to the eradication and suppression of illicit marijuana in Butte County - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 46. California Department of Water Resources - proposed is a three year agreement (no. 98-2210-B81136) with the Sheriff's Office, Special Enforcement Unit, commencing July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 2000 for the provision of boat and vehicular patrol services, which include law and boating safety enforcement, at the Thermalito Afterbay Facilities. The maximum amount payable under this agreement shall not exceed $270,000/$90,000 per year - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page I70 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-154 47. California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) - Used Oil Recycling Block Grant - funding is available to Butte County through the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act which mandates that the CIWMB provide annual Block Grants to local governments for establishing local collection programs that encourage recycling of used oil. The administrations from the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Oroville and the Town of Paradise have confirmed their interest to participate with Butte County in a regional Used Oil Recycling and Education Program. The Cities have further authorized the County to submit a joint Used Oil Recycling Block Grant application to the CIWMB on their behalf, and that the County be lead agency for implementing the grant. The term of the grant is three years and approximately $65,000 in funding is available - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-64 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION, AGREEMENT(S) AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 48. Master Agreement for Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects (agreement no. 03-5912, modified November 29, 1995) - before Federal-Aid is available for a program project under the Federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, and State legislation by which certain Federal funds may be available for use on local transportation programs in accordance with the Federal Act, the County (Administering Agency) and the State are required to enter into an agreement relative to prosecution of said project and maintenance of the completed facility - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-65 APPROVING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 99. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) - proposed is an agreement for the provision of individual, group and family counseling services for Welfare Department, Children's Services Division clients. The agreement, commencing November 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 is in the maximum amount of $15,000 (100$ State Specialized Care Incentives and Assistance Program [SCIAP] funding) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 171 May 13, 1997 %~ ~, May 13, 1997 97-154 50. Welfare reform - the Director-Social Welfare requests Board support of the 16 Northern County Region application for funding under the State of California's Request for Solicitation for the development of integrated One-Stop Career Centers - action requested - APPROVE LETTER IN SUPPORT OF GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE AMENDMENT OF ITEM 3.26 AS FOLLOWS: PAGE 38, SECTION 5, LINE 28, INSERT THE DATE DECEMBER 31, 1997; PAGE 39, SECTION 5 (CONTINUED}, LINE 4, INSERT THE DATE NOVEMBER 1, 1997, AND THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS 3.20, 3.21, 3 .43, 3.45 AND 3.54. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Regular Agenda 97-155 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. 1. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment which adds the classifications of Court Attendant I (salary range 1108) and Court Attendant II (salary range 1128) to the salary plan for elective and appointed officials, and adds three positions of Court Attendant I, and one position of Court Attendant II to the Consolidated Courts budget unit (annualized cost of $126,000/Trial Court Funding) - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. MOTION: I MOVE TO WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE, AND DIRECT THE DIRECTOR-PERSONNEL TO MEET WITH COUNTY COUNSEL, COUNTY NEGOTIATOR BILL AVERY, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CONSOLIDATED COURTS, AND THE BARGAINING UNIT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF REPRESENTATION/AT WILL STATUS OF THESE POSITIONS BEFORE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON MAY 27, 1997.) M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Page 172 May 13, 1997 Mav 13, 1997 97-155 2. Information Systems Department: A. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment which establishes a new Information Systems Department (budget unit 709-000) and creates one position of Director-Information Systems as an appointed department head position with an annual salary of $68,000 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. B. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment which creates the uniform class series of Information Systems Analyst III (salary range 1266/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $4,011), Information Systems Analyst II (salary range 1225/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $3,282), Information Systems Analyst I (salary range 1205/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $2,978); and a uniform class series of Information Systems Technician III (salary range 1210/monthly salary for a 36 hour work at a top step of $3,051, Information Systems Technician II (salary range 1170/monthly salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $2,510, and Information Systems Technician I (salary range 1140/month salary for a 36 hour work week at a top step of $2,168); and adds two flexibly staffed positions of Information Systems Analyst III, II, I, two flexibly staffed positions of Information Systems Technician III, II, I, and one Administrative Services Assistant - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. MOTION: I MOVE TO WAIVE READINGS OF THE ORDINANCES (A AND B ) . S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Page 173 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-155 3. Harbor Hills - proposed is an amendment to the agreement for the provision of residential care services to County mental health clients as an alternative to State hospitalization or a higher level of care. The amendment increases the daily rate to $88.67 from $86.60, as of August 1, 1996. The term of the agreement remains effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $63,218.00 (realignment) - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT A TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (X10361) (NO ACTION TAKEN) 4. Tehama Recovery Center, Inc. (TRC) - proposed is an amendment to the agreement for the provision of closely supervised and intensive recovery services to adults 18 years of age and up, clients of Butte County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (BCADMHS.) The amendment increases the daily rate of treatment recovery services and perinatal services to $48.00 from $40.00 as of February 1, 1997. The term of the agreement remains July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $86,000 (unchanged) (State/Perinatal) - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10378) (NO ACTION TAKEN) 5. Fees for appeals of discretionary permits related to zoning and the subdivision ordinance - the Director-Development Services submits a report to the Board in response to a Board query seeking information on the involvement and history behind a citizens' committee that was involved in examining fees, including the appeal fee, and making recommendations for setting the amount of fees - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (560) (ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION) 97-156 Appointments - commissions and committees. A. Appointments to committee vacancies. (695) (NONE) Page 174 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-157 Update on Sacramento legislative and budget activities. (705) (JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, REPORTED REGARDING 1) ADDITIONAL MONEY THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING INTO THE STATE THIS YEAR(APPROXIMATELY $2 MILLION BEYOND THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET}, AND THE GOVERNOR IS PROPOSING THAT PART OF THE $2 MILLION BE RETURNED TO COUNTIES, COUNTY HOSPITALS, AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS; 2} THE LEGISLATURE IS BEGINNING TO TAKE MORE AGGRESSIVE ACTION IN THE AREA OF WELFARE REFORM; AND 3) TRIAL COURT FUNDING SEEMS TO BE MOVING AHEAD WITH SOME VERY STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT.) 97-158 Report to the Board - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notification of conservation easement acquisition - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (774) (REPORT TO THE BOARD BY LARRY ROWAN, CONSERVATION EASEMENT MANAGER FOR THE NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, SACRAMENTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, AND HOWARD STARK, CHIEF OF REALTY FOR THE SACRAMENTO FIELD OFFICE, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE REALTY MATTERS IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA) 97-159 Transfer options available for short term lease of Butte County's Water Project entitlement - action requested - DISCUSSION ONLY. {2146) (NO ACTION TAKEN) RECESS: 10:15 A.M. RECONVENE: 10:30 A.M. Page 175 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 Public Hearings and Timed Items 97-160 Continued hearing - Bill Hauselt - consideration of an appeal of the Development Review Committee's denial of a tentative subdivision map (item for which a previously certified environmental impact report and supplemental negative declaration have been prepared), AP 047-430-003 and 047-440-015, request to divide 96 acres of land into 95 parcels, property located on the east side of Highway 99, approximately 500 feet south of Garden Brook Drive and 1.5 miles north of Garner Lane, Chico area - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UPHOLD THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE'S DECISION AND DENY THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP APPLICATION FOR WILLIAM HAUSELT ON APN 047-430-003 AND 047-440-015, SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING A, AND SUBDIVISION MAP ACT FINDINGS A-D. {2164) (**00) MOTION: SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING A, SUBDIVISION MAP ACT FINDINGS A-E, I MOVE TO DENY THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP APPLICATION FOR WILLIAM HAUSELT ON APN 047-430-003 AND 047-940-015 (STAFF MEMORANDUM TO THE BOARD DATED MAY 13, 1997.) S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Page 176 May 13, 1997 Mav 13, 1997 97-161 A. Public hearing - consideration of amendment(s) to Ordinance No. 3303-A, titled "An Ordinance to Protect the Groundwater Resources in Butte County" as follows: 1) Section 201(g): "Department" shall mean the Butte County Agricultural Commission's Office. 2) Section 201 (w}: "Technical Advisory Committee" means a seven (7) person committee nominated by the Commission and appointed by the Board. They each must have substantial expertise in water management or hydrology. 3) Section 9.01: The Board may amend this chapter or any of its provisions following a properly noticed public hearing. The clerk shall publish notice of such hearing as provided in Section 6066 of the Government Code, prior to the date set for hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County. 4) Section 5(d): "Commission" means the Butte County Water Commission, which shall include one member representing each Board district and nominated for appointment by the County Supervisor duly elected to represent that district and four members at large of which two (2) are landowners of property serviced by district water and two (2) are landowners served by private wells. Action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3329 INCORPORATING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 1-4 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) B. Implementation of Measure G - Butte County Water Commission recommendations - action requested: 1) REVIEW AND COMMENT ON RECOMMENDED STAFFING AND BUDGETARY NEEDS OF THE WATER SUB-UNIT. 2) ACCEPT NOMINATIONS OF WATER COMMISSION AND APPOINT SEVEN TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MEMBERS. (1545) Page 177 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-161 BOARD DIRECTION THAT COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR- CONTROLLER PURSUE LANGUAGE TO ENSURE THAT AT SUCH TIME AS THERE ARE SALES OF COUNTY WATER, AVAILABLE FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES' AGREEMENT TO RETURN TO THE COUNTY TWO PERCENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF WATER TRANSFERS, AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES ARE USED TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY'S GENERAL FUND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. MOTION: I MOVE 1) THAT THE "MEASURE G PLUS" BUDGET PROPOSAL BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED 1997-98 COUNTY BUDGET CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE/AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; 2) A SALARY REVIEW OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY PROCESSES; AND 3) APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MEMBERS: DR. JEROLD BEHNKE, JOE CONNELL, BOB FORTING, WENDELL GILGERT, MIKE McENESPY, DR. KYRAN ("KIM"} MISH, AND GLEN PEARSON. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 97-162 CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 12:08 p.m. to a closed session conference with legal counsel for potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9(c): One potential case; a conference with legal counsel for significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1): One potential case; and a conference with legal counsel for actual litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Wilton-Putnam v. County of Butte. Page 178 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-162 RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 1:40 p.m. following a closed session conference with legal counsel for potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9(c}: One potential case; a conference with legal counsel for significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b}(1}: One potential case; and a conference with legal counsel for actual litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Wilton-Putnam v. County of Butte. (SUPERVISOR DOLAN NOT PRESENT/NO ANNOUNCEMENTS) Regular Agenda 97-163 Food Stamp Work Requirement Waiver Options - action requested: A. ACCEPT THE WAIVER TO BETTER INFORM CLIENTS ABOUT NEW WORK REQUIREMENTS, WHICH WILL BE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 1997 (DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION); OR B. ACCEPT THE WAIVER WITH THE INTENT TO CREATE A WORKFARE PROGRAM; OR C. DECLINE THE WAIVER AND DISCONTINUE BENEFITS TO THOSE AFFECTED BY ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWDS) REQUIREMENTS. (2284) (SUPERVISOR DOLAN PRESENT) MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE WAIVER TO BETTER INFORM CLIENTS ABOUT NEW WORK REQUIREMENTS, WHICH WILL BE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 1997. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Paqe 179 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-164 North County Employment Center - proposed is a sublease of office space at 2445 Carmichael Drive, Chico effective July 1, 1997. Tenant is the Butte County Private Industry Council, Inc. and landlord is Mark D. Gerhardt, DBA Chico Properties.- This lease will allow the Department of Social Welfare to participate in the development of a North County Employment Center housing Eligibility staff, Social Services staff, along with staff from the Private Industry Council, Regional Occupation Program, and the California Employment Development Center - action requested - APPROVE SUBLEASING CHICO OFFICE SPACE, CONTINGENT UPON SIGNED MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND MARK D. GERHARDT, DBA CHICO PROPERTIES, AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO INCLUDE NECESSARY EXPENDITURES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 BUDGET PROCESS USING 1995-96 REALIGNMENT GROWTH REVENUE TO FUND THE COUNTY SHARE OF NECESSARY EXPENDITURES. {2800) {***00) MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE SUBLEASING CHICO OFFICE SPACE, CONTINGENT UPON SIGNED MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND MARK D. GERHARDT, DBA CHICO PROPERTIES, AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO INCLUDE NECESSARY EXPENDITURES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 BUDGET PROCESS USING 1995-96 REALIGNMENT GROWTH REVENUE TO FUND THE COUNTY SHARE OF NECESSARY EXPENDITURES. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 97-165 Public Workshop/Proposition 204 - the Agricultural Commissioner is requesting that the Board of Supervisors hold a special meeting/workshop, jointly sponsored by the Board and the Butte County Water Commission on Monday, May 19, 1997 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chico City Chambers - action requested - APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP AND SPONSORSHIP BY THE BOARD/WATER COMMISSION. (70) MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE A SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP AND SPONSORSHIP BY THE BOARD/WATER COMMISSION ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 1997. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) Page 180 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-166 Probation Department - the~Chief Probation Officer has initiated a process whereby a portion of the costs of that department can be claimed against Federal Title IV-E payments that flow into the Welfare Trust Fund. This process began with the second quarter this fiscal year and will continue into subsequent years. The Department is estimating that annual revenues generated by this activity will be $160,000 - action requested: PROBATION DEPARTMENT REQUEST A. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFE TO SPECIAL DEPARTMENT FIXED ASSETS AND THE FUND CARRYOVER FOR UNANTICIPATED .REVENUE; R B-197 APPROPRIATING $9,974 EXPENSES AND $99,000 TO BALANCE TO ENHANCE GENERAL FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 IN AND B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR FULL-SIZE SEDANS AND ONE UTILITY VEHICLE. C. AWARD BID TO NEW JACKSON FORD. O_R CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RECOMMENDATION A. DIRECT THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PROCESS A BUDGET TRANSFER APPROPRIATING $9,974 TO SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE AND $62,600 TO FIXED ASSETS AND BALANCE TO ENHANCE GENERAL FUND CARRYOVER FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE; B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO FULL-SIZE SEDANS AND ONE UTILITY VEHICLE. C. AWARD BID TO NEW JACKSON FORD. (150) MOTION: I MOVE TO A. APPR APPROPRIATING $9,9 EXPENSES AND $99,00 BALANCE TO ENHANCE FISCAL YEAR 1997-9 B. APPROVE PURCHAS AND ONE UTILITY VEH OVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-197 79 TO SPECIAL DEPARTMENT 0 TO FIXED ASSETS AND THE GENERAL FUND CARRYOVER FOR 8 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE; E OF FOUR FULL-SIZE SEDANS ICLE; AND C. AWARD BID TO NEW JACKSON FORD. M 5 VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y {Unanimously Carried) Page 181 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-167 Public Comment. (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM PRESENTED IF IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (475) (NONE) 97-168 CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 3:22 p.m. to a closed session conference with legal counsel for actual litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Wilton-Putnam v. County of Butte. RECONVENE: 3:35 P.M. Conference with legal counsel-public employee performance evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: Director-Personnel. MOTION: I MOVE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2), THAT THERE IS NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND THAT THE NEED FOR ACTION CAME TO OUR ATTENTION (BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) SUBSEQUENT TO THE AGENDA BEING POSTED. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 3:35 p.m. to a closed session conference with legal counsel for a public employee performance evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: Director-Personnel. RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 4:40 p.m. following a closed session conference with legal counsel for actual litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Putnam-Wilton v. County of Butte, and a public employee performance evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: Director-Personnel. (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS) Page 182 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 97-169 Communications COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE.) Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD A. Client Council of Work Training Center - forwards a petition to request that a bus shelter be installed at their Billie Road and Skyway bus stop located in front of the Cheaper Store in Paradise. (REFER TO DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS) B. Stephen L. Kashiwada, Deputy Director, Department of Water Resources - responds to the Board's letter of April 7, 1997 to Mr. Linwood A. Watson, Jr., Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, regarding the 30-day comment period for the Department of Water Resources' Biennial Oroville Recreation Report, required by FERC Order No. 2100-054. (REFER TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER) C. Barbara A. Evans, City Clerk, City of Chico - writes to advise the Board that the City Council approved the appointment of former Supervisor Ed McLaughlin as an ex-officio member of the Farmland Mitigation Ordinance Committee. (ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION) D. Jim Ragland, TCI Cable TV - advises of TCI's next adjustment of rates which will occur on their customers' June billing statement. (ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION) E. Richard A. Guida, Associate Director for Regulatory Affairs, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Department of the Navy - encloses the Department of Navy's second Record of Decision related to a container system for the management of naval spent nuclear fuel. (REFER TO DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER AND COUNTY COUNSEL) Page 183 May 13, 1997 May 13, 1997 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. to reconvene on Monday, May 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. in the City of Chico Council Chambers. FRED C. DAVIS, Chair Board of Supervisors ATTEST: JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer and Jerk of t Board of Supervisors By: Page 184 May 13, 1997