HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052201BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
Mav 22, 2001
01-156
R.J. BEELER, 1st District
JANE DOLAN, 2nd District
MARY ANNE HOUX, 3rd District
CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District
KIM YAMAGUCHI, 5th District
Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Supervisors present: Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi, and Chair
Josiassen. Also present: John S. Blacklock, 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.
Invocation - Pastor Linda Prendergast, First United Methodist
Church, Oroville.
Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board discussion and
action. (132)
Fairway Oaks Subdivision - Final Map - APN 040-050-054
and 068, creating 20 lots located south of the City of
Chico at Butte Creek Country Club between State Highway
99 and Oroville Chico Highway. The developer has
provided an Irrevocable Letter of Credit to guarantee
construction of the required road, drainage, fire
protection and sewer facilities within one year. The
Fire Department has requested the developer enter into a
Fire Protection water System Maintenance Agreement to
ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the
fire protection system - action requested - APPROVE FINAL
MAP; ACCEPT THAT PORTION OF OROVILLE CHICO HIGHWAY AS
OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN FEE SIMPLE TO THE COUNTY OF
BUTTE IN ITEM 1 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT; ACCEPT THE
RELINQUISHMENT OF ABUTTER'S RIGHTS ALONG OROVILLE CHICO
HIGHWAY THAT FRONTS ON LOT 22 AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION
TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE IN ITEM 2 OF THE OWNER'S
STATEMENT; ACCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOS CABOS DRIVE AS
OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN FEE SIMPLE TO THE COUNTY OF
BUTTE IN ITEM 3 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT. ACCEPT THOSE
EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PURPOSES AS OFFERED IN ITEMS
4 , 5 , AND 6 OF THE OWNER' S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
ENTITIES NAMED. NOTE THAT THE "FUTURE ROAD" AS OFFERED
FOR DEDICATION IN ITEM 7 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT IS NOT
ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME; ACCEPT ITEMS "A" THROUGH "E" OF
THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE FAIRWAY OAKS
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT AND THE FIRE PROTECTION WATER
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. (FROM 5-8-O1 [3.05])
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Consent Acrenda
O1-157 1. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES
OF APRIL 10, 2001; APRIL 17, 2001; APRIL 24, 2001 (WITH
THE ABSTENTION OF SUPERVISOR HOUX); AND MAY 1, 2001.
2. Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-350 (Facilities Services [4/5 vote required]).
3. County Library Donations - in accordance with Government
Code Section 25355, a donation of $2,365 from the Chico
Friends of the Library has been received for the Butte
County Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF
APPRECIATION.
4. Private Industry Council - action requested -APPOINT CARL
OSCHNER, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE, TO
A VACATED TERM TO END JUNE 2001.
5. Vehicle Purchase - Board approval is requested by the
Butte County Department of Behavioral Health to purchase
a van for the Youth Day Treatment Program. Board
approval is also requested to transfer $26,000 in
department funds to provide for the purchase - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-362; AND APPROVE
PURCHASE OF A FIXED ASSET ITEM.
6. workstation Purchase - Board approval is requested by the
Public Health Department to purchase seven modular
workstations. The Department has received $17,582 in
unanticipated Proposition 99 funds, and the State
Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section
has approved the use of the funds for the purchase of the
workstations - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-359 (4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE; AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED
ASSET ITEMS.
7. Video Capture Station Purchase - Board approval is
requested by the Sheriff's Office to purchase a video
capture station in the amount of $10,180 on behalf of the
Gridley Police Department. The equipment will allow the
Gridley Police Department to initiate the booking process
at its facility utilizing equipment compatible with the
Sheriff's Office Criminal Information System. The
Sheriff's Office will obtain the equipment for Gridley to
provide for compatibility and license compliance. The
City of Gridley has provided funding for the purchase,
and Board approval is also requested for a budget
transfer to accept and appropriate the funds - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-361 (4/5 vote
required); AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF A VIDEO CAPTURE
STATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY.
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01-157 8. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the welfare
Department has requested the Personnel Department prepare
a salary ordinance amendment which provides for a parity
adjustment for the classification of welfare Program
Manager, retroactive to October 2, 1999, as a result of
arbitration with the Butte County Management Employees
Association - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3720 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 5-8-O1 [3.27])
9. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the District
Attorney has requested the Personnel Department prepare
a salary ordinance amendment which replaces the urgency
salary ordinance adopted March 27, 2001, which extended
the term dates of one position of Mental Health
Counselor, and one half-time position of District
Attorney Investigator II/I to February 28, 2002. The
positions are part of the Violence Against women Vertical
Prosecution Program and the urgency ordinance was adopted
to allow the term positions to continue uninterrupted.
This ordinance replaces the urgency ordinance - action
requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3721 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (FROM 5-8-O1 [3.28])
10. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public
Health Department has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which adds one
position of Administrative Analyst III/II/I. The
position is being added to address the increased
responsibilities associated with the Medi-Cal
Administrative Allowance program and the Targeted Case
Management program. The department has sufficient
savings to fund the position for the remainder of this
fiscal year and has included the position in the fiscal
year 2001-2002 proposed budget - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3722 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM
5-8-O1 [3.29] )
11. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
District Attorney has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which extends the
term date of one flexibly staffed position of Legal
Typist Clerk/Office Assistant III, and one position of
Investigative Assistant to June 30, 2002. The positions
are part of the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution
Program, and funding for the program has been renewed for
next fiscal year - action requested - WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
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O1-157 12. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
District Attorney has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes two
flexibly staffed positions of District Attorney
Investigator II/I as the final step in a plan to provide
a supervision structure within the Criminal Division's
Investigative Unit. On January 9, 2001, the Board
adopted an ordinance adding two positions of Senior
Investigator to the Criminal Division, with the provision
that once the supervising positions were filled two
Investigator positions would be deleted. This ordinance
completes that action - action requested - WAIVE READING
OF THE ORDINANCE.
13. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Sheriff's Office has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes two
Deputy Sheriff positions from the Sheriff's Special
Enforcement Unit in response to the termination of the
patrol services contract with the City of Biggs - action
requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
14. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Sheriff's Office has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which deletes the
Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS)
budget unit from the Sheriff's Office budget, and deletes
three vacant Deputy Sheriff positions which were included
in that budget unit. The COPPS budget is being deleted
as a result of the termination of the COPPS grant
funding. The three Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the COPPS
budget unit were transferred to vacant positions in the
Operations Unit - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE
ORDINANCE.
15. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Personnel Department has prepared a salary ordinance
amendment which: 1) creates the classifications of Child
Support Attorney I ($17.17-$21.11), Child Support
Attorney II ($21.10-$25.65), Child Support Attorney III
($24.39-$29.64), and Child Support Attorney IV ($27.49-
$33.41); 2) adds the budget unit 550-001 - Child Support
Services to the salary ordinance; 3) allocates positions
within the District Attorney-Family Support Division's
budget unit to the Child Support Services' budget unit
effective July 1, 2001, and allocates the recently
created position of Chief Child Support Attorney to the
Child Support Services' budget unit; and 4) provides for
minor administrative corrections to the salary
ordinance - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE
ORDINANCE.
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O1-157 16. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public
Health Department has requested the Personnel Department
prepare a salary ordinance amendment which adds one term
flexibly staffed position of Administrative Analyst
III/II/I, and one term position of Administrative
Services Assistant (terms to end 6-30-02) in support of
the Children and Families Commission program - action
requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
17. Resolution in Support of wild Goose Storage Inc.,
Expansion - consideration of a resolution supporting the
wild Goose Storage Inc., proposed expansion as presented
to the Board on March 13, 2001 - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION O1-051 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
18. Installation of Roadway Illumination on Various Butte
County Roadways; County Project No. SP-97-1 - the project
consists of upgrading pavement traffic stripping and
markers on various roadways throughout Butte County. The
project funding is 100 o reimbursable by the State through
the Hazard Elimination and Safety Program - action
requested - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN PLANS;
ADOPT A WAGE SCALE; AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
19. Construction of Pavement Double Chip Seal on Various
Butte County Roadways; County Project CS-2001-O1 - the
project consists of a total of 28.4 miles of pavement
double chip seal on Nelson Road from Aguas Frias Road to
State Route 99; Ord Ferry Road from Dayton Road to the
Butte County line; Aguas Frias Road from Ord Ferry Road
south 4.0 miles; and Palermo Honcut Road from Lower
Honcut Road to Alice Avenue. The project is included in
the department's fiscal year 2001-2002 budget - action
requested - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN PLANS;
ADOPT A WAGE SCALE; AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
20. Award of Bid - Reconstruction of Centerville Road Bridge
Across Butte Creek - Federal Project No. BRLO-5912(018);
County Project No. 54945-97-1 - the project consists of
construction of a 165 foot single span cast-in-place
prestressed box girder type highway bridge having an
overall width of 32 feet 8 inches, with approximately 835
lineal feet of roadway realignment and reconstruction.
Bids were received on May 9, 2001, with the low bidder
being Clemens Construction Company of Redding in the
amount of $887,798. Funding for the project is included
in the department's budget - action requested - AWARD BID
TO CLEMENS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF REDDING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $887,798; AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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01-157 21. Award of Bid - Roadway widening on Midway at the Durham
Ballpark Entrance - County Project No. 26311-2-00-1 - the
project consists of a total of 700 feet of roadway
widening at the Durham Ballpark entrance on the Midway to
accommodate the installation of left turn pockets. Bids
were received on May 1, 2001, with the low bidder being
Robinson Construction Company of Oroville in the amount
of $58,227. Funding for the project is included in the
department's budget - action requested - AWARD BID TO
ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF OROVILLE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $58,227; AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
22. Lee Rosenthal - Amendment - Board approval is
requested by the Administrative Office for an
amendment to the agreement with Lee Rosenthal for the
provision of legal services in the area of redevelopment.
The amendment extends the term of the agreement until
terminated by either party to allow for continued
assistance to the County in matters pertaining to
redevelopment generally, and specifically related to the
Chico Redevelopment Agency and the Oroville Redevelopment
Agency - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11464)
23. Pacific Municipal Consultants - Board approval is
requested by the Administrative Office for an agreement
with Pacific Municipal Consultants for the consulting
services of Tom Buford, to serve as the Interim Director
of Development Services. The term of the agreement is
May 14, 2001, through October 12, 2001, with a maximum
amount payable of $98,800 (Development Services
Department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
24. Ed Becker - Amendment - Board approval is requested by
the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an
amendment to the lease agreement with Ed Becker for the
property located at 985 and 995 Spruce Street, Gridley.
The property is utilized as a family counseling center.
The amendment provides for the acquisition of additional
space (965 and 975 Spruce Street), extends the term of
the agreement through June 30, 2008, and increases the
maximum amount payable to $325,566.66 (department budget)
for the multi-year term - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
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01-157 25. Kenneth B. Holden, Ph.D. - Board approval is requested by
the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an
agreement with Kenneth B. Holden, Ph.D., for the
provision of medical work in the specialized field of
psychology. The term of the agreement is April 1, 2001,
through June 30, 2002, with a maximum amount payable of
$65,000 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No.
X12036)
26. North Valley Parent Education Network - Board approval is
requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral
Health for two revenue agreements with the North Valley
Parent Education Network for the provision of support
services designed to reduce juvenile crime:
A. the term of the agreement is July 1, 2000, through
December 31, 2000, with a maximum amount payable to
the County of $131,666; and
B. the term of the agreement is January 1, 2001,
through June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable
to the County of $131,666 - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract Nos. R40295A and R40295B)
27. North Valley Parent Education Network - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health for an amendment to the agreement with
North Valley Parent Education Network for the provision
of specialty mental health services to youth clients.
The amendment provides for language changes regarding the
limited cumulative maximum monthly payment schedule, with
all other terms and provisions, including term and
maximum amount payable, to remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
28. Office of Criminal Justice Planning - Statutory Rape
Vertical Prosecution Grant - Board approval is requested
by the District Attorney to apply to the Office of
Criminal Justice Planning for $150,000 in renewed
funding for the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution
Program. The term of the grant will be July 1, 2001,
through June 30, 2002 - action requested - APPROVE GRANT
AND AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION, AND TO SIGN ANY SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE GRANT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE.
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O1-157 29. City of Oroville - Southside Oroville Community Center -
Property Covenant - Board approval is requested by the
General Services Director for a covenant of purpose, use
and ownership between the County and the City of
Oroville, for the benefit of the Economic Development
Administration, United States Department of Commerce.
The agreement is a requirement for the grant funding for
the Southside Oroville Community Center, and assures the
Economic Development Administration that: the expected
life of the project is twenty years; the project will
only be used for the purposes specified in the grant
agreement and will not be sold, leased, conveyed,
encumbered, abandoned or otherwise transferred without
prior written consent; if the County does use the project
for a non-authorized use or disposes of the property, the
Economic Development Agency will be compensated; and, the
County agrees the covenant is a reasonable restraint on
alienation of use, control, possession of, or title to
the project and underlying real property - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL.
30. Applied Testing Consultants, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the General Services Director for an
agreement with Applied Testing Consultants, Inc., for the
provision of special inspection, testing, and code
inspection services during construction of the new
Juvenile Hall. The term of the agreement is twelve
months from date of commencement, with a maximum amount
payable of $46,163 (project budget) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
31. Air Quality Management District - Clean Air Funds Grant -
Board approval is requested by the Library to apply to
the Air Quality Management District for $5,000 in grant
funds to be utilized for automation of the Bookmobile's
holdings - action requested - APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT
APPLICATION.
32. California State University, Chico - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the Public works Department for
an amendment to the revenue agreement with California
State University, Chico, for services in support of the
University's No Fare Bus Program. The program allows
students, faculty, and staff to ride the Butte County
Transit system free of charge, with the University
reimbursing the County monthly based on the actual number
of riders. The amendment extends the agreement through
December 31, 2001, with a maximum amount payable to the
County of $18,000 for the period of January 1, 2001,
through December 31, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. R40046)
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01-157 33. Ray Morgan Company - Board approval is requested by the
Sheriff's Office for a rental agreement with the Ray
Morgan Company for a document imaging system. The term
of the agreement is five years, with an annual rental
amount of $2,820. Board approval is also requested on a
budget transfer of department funds to provide the
necessary funding for the agreement - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-360; AND APPROVE RENTAL
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF-CORONER TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X12038)
34. Butte County Office of Education - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for an agreement with
the Butte County Office of Education for the provision of
the Foster Youth Services Program. The term of the
agreement is January 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with
a maximum amount payable of $38,168 (department budget) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X12020)
35. Parent Education Network - Amendment - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for an amendment to
the agreement with the Parent Education Network for the
provision of the Families in Transition Team Program.
The amendment increases the maximum amount payable by
$29,600 for fiscal year 2000-2001, and $60,000 for fiscal
year 2001-2002, (department budget) to provide for the
addition of two In-Home Visitor positions to the program.
The term remains March 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002 -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11649)
36. Butte-Glenn Community College District - Board approval
is requested by the welfare Department for an agreement
with the Butte-Glenn Community College District for the
provision of Independent Living Skills Program
Enhancement Services. The term of the agreement is
October 1, 2000, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $39,994 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
37. Feather River Tribal Health, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the welfare Department for an agreement with
Feather River Tribal Health, Inc., for the provision of
the Family Health Circle Domestic Violence Treatment and
Prevention Project 2001-2002. The term of the agreement
is June 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $36,905 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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01-157 38. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service - Board approval
is requested by the welfare Department for an agreement
with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for the
provision of the working In Support Everywhere (WISE)
Project 2001-2002. The term of the agreement is
June 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $87,338 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
39. Chico Urban Area Fire and Rescue Agreement Annual
Report - the Fire Department submits the report for Board
information - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
40. Proposition 36 - Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act
of 2000 - County Plan - Board approval is requested by
the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for a
County Plan for implementation of the Proposition 36
Program by July 1, 2001, as required by the State. The
program is designed to divert nonviolent persons
convicted of drug possession or drug use into treatment
and supervision in lieu of incarceration - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-152 APPROVING COUNTY PLAN
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (160)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM
3.05; ITEM 3.06 AMENDED TO REMOVE ANY REFERENCE TO A SPECIFIC
MAKE AND MODEL OF VAN; AND THE CAPTION LINE OF ITEM 3.18 IS
AMENDED TO READ, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WILD GOOSE STORAGE
INC., EXPANSION". SUPERVISOR HOUX ABSTAINS FROM THE APPROVAL
OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2001.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
CHAIR JOSIASSEN REQUESTS THE RECORD SHOW THAT HE WILL ABSTAIN
FROM THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2001.
Regular A ecr nda
CHAIR JOSIASSEN INTRODUCES TOM BUFORD, NEW INTERIM DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
CHIEF SAGER ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO
THE FIRE SEASON, AND PROVIDED AN
WHICH TOOK PLACE THIS PAST WEEKEND.
ANNOUNCE AN EARLY START OF
UPDATE OF THE LARKIN FIRE
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O1-158 Appointments - Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (533)
1. Appointments to listed vacancies.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT MIKE FELKINS TO A VACATED POSITION ON THE
RICHVALE SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO A TERM TO END
DECEMBER 7, 2001.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
2. National Association of Counties - Alternate Member -
consideration of the appointment of a Board alternate -
action requested - APPOINT BOARD MEMBER ALTERNATE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI AS BOARD MEMBER
ALTERNATE.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
01-159 Update on legislative and budget activities. (599) JOHN S.
BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THAT
THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS, A CONSORTIUM FOR
ENERGY PURCHASE, WILL BE DISBANDING. ADDITIONALLY THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVED A RATE INCREASE LAST WEEK, AND
THE BOARD WAS INFORMED THAT THE COUNTY IS EXPECTED TO HAVE AN
INCREASE IN ENERGY COSTS OF APPROXIMATELY 460. THE BOARD WAS
INFORMED THAT PG&E HAS BEEN ORDERED TO PAY BACK TAXES TO
COUNTIES. PG&E WILL CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS WITH AFFECTED
COUNTIES ON THE ISSUE OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST. THE BOARD WAS
ALSO PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE MAY REVISE.
1. Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 1641 (Campbell) -
consideration of a resolution of support for Assembly
Bill 1641 which would permit county recorders to
electronically record certain real property documents -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (792)
THE COUNTY CLERK HAS INFORMED THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
THAT THE CONTENT OF THE BILL HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED
FROM ITS INTRODUCTION AND REQUESTED THE ITEM BE REMOVED FROM
THE AGENDA WITHOUT BOARD CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
O1-160 Reconsideration of Bid Award - reconsideration of the Board's
action of May 8, 2001, awarding Bid No. 110-O1, construction of
the Southside Oroville Community Center, to Trent Construction
of Red Bluff in the amount of $3,463,963 - action requested -
AWARD BID AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (FROM 5-8-O1 [3.08]); AND APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-358 (4/5 vote required). (802)
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O1-160 MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE BID TO TRENT CONSTRUCTION OF RED
BLUFF IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,463,963 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER; AND FURTHER MOVE TO APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-358.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
RECESS: 10:24 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:36 A.M.
Public Hearincrs and Timed Items
O1-161 Public Hearing - Paradise Evangelical Free Church - Use Permit
Appeal - consideration of two appeals: (1) an appeal of the
Planning Commission's approval of a Use Permit to allow an
athletic field (baseball, soccer, etc.) and restrooms, and a
6,000 square-foot gymnasium with restroom and shower
facilities. The gymnasium will also serve as Sunday School
rooms; and (2) an appeal of a condition of approval (Condition
No. 9) requiring a left turn pocket on Pentz Road. This is a
project on which notice of intent to adopt a negative
declaration with mitigation measures regarding environmental
impacts has been given. The project is proposed to be
developed in three phases: Phase 1 - Construction of the
athletic field upon approval of the Use Permit; Phase 2 -
Restrooms (one to two years after approval of the Use Permit);
and Phase 3 - Gymnasium (two to five years after approval of
the Use Permit). The athletic field will be used for games
held by members of the church and for church league games. The
applicant does not propose to allow non-church leagues (such as
Paradise Recreation and Park District) or the general public to
use the field. The applicant anticipates that the field will
be used for organized games three to four times per week. The
property is zoned AR-1 (Agricultural Residential - 1 acre
parcels), and located on the north side of Safari Lane, on the
northwest corner of Pentz Road and Safari Lane, at 5097 Pentz
Road, and identified as APN 055-590-083 (SB [File No. UP 01-
15]) - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD DENY THE
APPEALS AND APPROVE THE PROJECT, AND HAS PROVIDED TWO
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION:
1. SHOULD THE BOARD CHOOSE TO DENY BOTH APPEALS THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
A. SUBJECT TO FINDING I(A) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, DENY THE APPEAL OF THE
NEARBY LANDOWNER;
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O1-161 1. B. SUBJECT TO FINDING II(A) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, DENY THE APPEAL OF THE
PROJECT APPLICANT;
C. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
WITH THE FOUR MITIGATION MEASURES DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001;
D. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT AND APPROVE A
"DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES
PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3)
AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE AREA SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT
DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WILDLIFE
HABITAT, AND THE UNDEVELOPED AREA ON THE PROJECT
SITE THAT CONTAINS EXTENSIVE WILDLIFE HABITAT WILL
NOT BE DISTURBED BY THE PROJECT; AND
E. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS V(A-C) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, AND THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN "EXHIBIT A" OF THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, APPROVE USE PERMIT O1-15
FOR THE PARADISE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
2. SHOULD THE BOARD CHOOSE TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL BY THE
PROJECT APPLICANT, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
A. SUBJECT TO FINDING I(A) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, DENY THE APPEAL OF THE
NEARBY LANDOWNER AND UPHOLD THE APPEAL BY THE
PROJECT APPLICANT;
B. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS II(A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS, WITH THE FOUR MITIGATION MEASURES DETAILED
IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001;
C. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT AND APPROVE A
"DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES
PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3)
AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE AREA SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT
DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WILDLIFE
HABITAT, AND THE UNDEVELOPED AREA ON THE PROJECT
SITE THAT CONTAINS EXTENSIVE WILDLIFE HABITAT WILL
NOT BE DISTURBED BY THE PROJECT; AND
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O1-161 2. D. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV (A-C) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, AND THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" OF THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, WITH THE DELETION OF
CONDITION NO. 9, APPROVE USE PERMIT O1-15 FOR THE
PARADISE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (3267)(**00)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE LANDOWNER APPEAL OPENED: 10:44 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE LANDOWNER APPEAL CLOSED: 11:45 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROJECT APPLICANT OPENED: 11:54 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROJECT APPLICANT CLOSED: 12:05 P.M.
MOTION: SUBJECT TO FINDING I(A) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
MAY 22, 2001, I MOVE TO DENY THE APPEAL OF THE NEARBY
LANDOWNER; SUBJECT TO FINDING II (A) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 2 2 , 2 0 O l , I MOVE TO DENY THE APPEAL OF THE
PROJECT APPLICANT; SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-D) AS DETAILED IN
THE STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, I MOVE TO ADOPT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
WITH THE FOUR MITIGATION MEASURES DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT
DATED MAY 22, 2001; FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT AND APPROVE A "DE
MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT TO FISH
AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE AREA
SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT
OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND THE UNDEVELOPED AREA ON THE PROJECT
SITE THAT CONTAINS EXTENSIVE WILDLIFE HABITAT WILL NOT BE
DISTURBED BY THE PROJECT; AND SUBJECT TO FINDINGS V(A-C) AS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, AND THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN "EXHIBIT A" OF THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2001, FURTHER MOVE TO APPROVE USE PERMIT
O1-15 FOR THE PARADISE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
CHAIR JOSIASSEN OFFERED TO HOST A MEETING FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
AND THE CHURCH TO HELP FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT POSSIBLE
MITIGATIONS OF IMPACTS TO THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS.
SUPERVISOR YAMAGUCHI OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH THIS MEETING.
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O1-162 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 12:10 P.M. TO A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 94956.9(a) REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN AMICUS CURIAE IN THE
CASE OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL 3, AFL-CIO VS. COUNTY OF
SANTA CRUZ AT THE TRIAL LEVEL AND APPELLATE
LEVEL; CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) TWO
POTENTIAL CASES; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE
GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY; EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT);
COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL
SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL
AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR OF
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957: COUNTY COUNSEL; CONFERENCE
WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8: PROPERTY:
6626 SKYWAY, PARADISE; AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN
BLACKLOCK; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: COUNTY OF
BUTTE AND PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT; UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS
OF PAYMENT. (**3535) (***00)
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O1-162 RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:45 P.M. FROM A
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 94956.9(a) REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN AMICUS CURIAE IN THE
CASE OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL 3, AFL-CIO VS. COUNTY OF
SANTA CRUZ AT THE TRIAL LEVEL AND APPELLATE
LEVEL; CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) TWO
POTENTIAL CASES; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE
GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY; EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT);
COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL
SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL
AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR OF
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957: COUNTY COUNSEL; CONFERENCE
WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8: PROPERTY:
6626 SKYWAY, PARADISE; AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN
BLACKLOCK; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: COUNTY OF
BUTTE AND PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT; UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS
OF PAYMENT. (***33) (NO ANNOUCEMENTS)
Public Hearincr and Timed Items
O1-163 Continued Public Hearing - Supervisorial Redistricting -
consideration of the establishment of criteria for development
of new supervisorial boundary lines, and receipt of input from
the public - action requested - SUBMIT WRITTEN OR ORAL BOARD
MEMBER REDISTRICTING SUGGESTIONS; ADOPT CRITERIA. (FROM 5-8-O1
[5.03] ) (***58)
PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED: 1:47 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 2:15 P.M.
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O1-163 MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE REDISTRICTING PLAN FOR THE
GENERAL POLICY CRITERIA, AND THE SUGGESTED TENTATIVE
TIME LINE; ALSO MOVE TO CHANGE THE TIME LINE TO ADD
A WORKSHOP ON JUNE 12, 2001, AT 1:30 P.M., IN THE
BOARD ROOM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEMONSTRATING THE
G.I.S. SYSTEM FOR REDISTRICTING.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
O1-164 Butte County Business Retention and Expansion Study -
presentation to the Board of the Butte County Business
Retention and Expansion Study project - action requested -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION; PROVIDE INPUT AS REQUESTED; AND DIRECT
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH STUDY. (***764)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THIS FOR INFORMATION, AND DIRECT STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH STUDY.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
O1-165 Elected Department Head Presentation - Treasurer-Tax
Collector - presentation to the Board - action requested -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (***1035)
THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE MOVED TO THE
AGENDA OF JUNE 12, 2001, AS HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE
MEETING.
01-166 Elected Department Head Presentation - Sheriff-Coroner -
presentation to the Board - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (***1060)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY SCOTT MACKENZIE, SHERIFF-CORONER.
O1-167 Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - Supervisor
Yamaguchi and the Sheriff-Coroner are requesting the Board
approve a salary ordinance amendment which would delete the
vacant position of Crime Prevention Coordinator, and create the
position of Crime Prevention Coordinator/Public Information
Officer ($15.55 - $18.90). The Sheriff's Office is proposing
to utilize salary savings to fund the position through the
remainder of this fiscal year - action requested - WAIVE
READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (***2265)(****00)
MOTION: I MOVE TO WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 NV 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
RECESS
RECONVENE
3:15 P.M.
3:20 P.M.
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Regular Agenda
01-168 Draft waste Service Agreements - consideration of a draft waste
service agreement for local waste haulers - action requested -
APPROVE THE DRAFT AGREEMENT AND DIRECT THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TO USE THE APPROVED DRAFT AS THE BASIS FOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE WASTE HAULERS, AND WORKING WITH THE SOLID
WASTE COMMITTEE AND THE CONSULTANT, TO NEGOTIATE A PROPOSED
AGREEMENT FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD. (****289)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DRAFT AGREEMENT AND DIRECT THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT TO USE THE APPROVED DRAFT AS THE BASIS FOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE WASTE HAULERS, AND WORKING WITH THE SOLID
WASTE COMMITTEE AND THE CONSULTANT, TO NEGOTIATE A PROPOSED
AGREEMENT FOR CONSIDERATION BY THIS BOARD.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 N 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
01-169 A Matter on which a Public Hearing Has Been Held and Motion of
Intent Adopted - General Plan Amendment and Rezone for the Area
in and Around the Sphere of Influence for the City of Gridley -
consideration of the actions needed to implement the Motion of
Intent passed by the Board on May 8, 2001 - action requested -
STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
1. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III A(1-5) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS;
2. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR
WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT AND APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS"
EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND
GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.3, AS THE
PROJECT SITE IS NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES
IDENTIFIED AS A CANDIDATE, SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS
SPECIES IN LOCAL OR REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR
REGULATIONS, OR BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND
GAME OR UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES;
3. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III C(1-3) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND
4. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III D(1-4) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REZONING
AREAS IN AND AROUND THE GRIDLEY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AS
DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT MAY 8, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FILE NO. CBS [GPA O1-02]/FROM
5-8-O1 [5.02]) (****2868) (*****00)
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O1-169 MOTION: SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III A(1-5) AS DETAILED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 8, 2001, I MOVE TO ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS; FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL
DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT AND
APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION
OF FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION
711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.3, AS THE PROJECT SITE IS
NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS A
CANDIDATE, SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN
LOCAL OR REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS,
OR BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR
UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES; SUBJECT TO
FINDINGS III C(1-3) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT
DATED MAY 8, 2001, MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-053
AMENDING THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III
D(1-4) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED
MAY 8, 2001, FURTHER MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3723
REZONING AREAS IN AND AROUND THE GRIDLEY SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT
MAY 8, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
01-169 Matters on which Public Hearings Have Been Held and Motions of
Intent Have Been Adopted - Joint Actions and Resolution
Amending the Butte County General Plan - Russell General Plan
Amendment (GPA Ol-Ol); Mooretown Rancheria General Plan
Amendment and Rezone (GPA/RZ 99-03); Schuster General Plan
Amendment and Rezone (GPA/RZ O1-05) and Tentative Subdivision
Map (APL 01-06, TSM 00-03) - consideration of the actions
needed to implement the Motions of Intent passed by the Board
on February 27, 2001, March 13, 2001, and March 27, 2001 -
action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
1. RUSSELL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA Ol-Ol)
A. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT
ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS;
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O1-169 1. B. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT AND APPROVE A
"DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES
PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3)
AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE PROJECT SITE IS NOT KNOWN
TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS CANDIDATE,
SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN LOCAL OR
REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS, OR BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR UNITED
STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE PROJECT WILL
NOT: HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANY
RIPARIAN HABITAT; HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT
ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY
SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT; INTERFERE
SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF ANY NATIVE
RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES;
CONFLICT WITH ANY LOCAL POLICIES OR ORDINANCES
PROTECTING BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES; OR CONFLICT WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF AN ADOPTED HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN;
C. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-B) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, FIND THE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65358;
D. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV (A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM
GRAZING AND OPEN LAND TO AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL,
ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 25-ACRE PORTION OF APN
073-110-036, PLANNING DIVISION FILE GPA Ol-Ol AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
2. MOORETOWN RANCHERIA GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE
(GPA/RZ 99-03)
A. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(A-E) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT
ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS;
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O1-169 2. B. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT, AND APPROVE
A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE PAYMENT OF FEES
PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3)
AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE PROJECT SITE IS NOT KNOWN
TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS A CANDIDATE,
SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN LOCAL OR
REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS, OR BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR UNITED
STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE PROJECT WILL
NOT: HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANY
RIPARIAN HABITAT; HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT
ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY
SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT; INTERFERE
SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF ANY NATIVE
RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES;
CONFLICT WITH ANY LOCAL POLICIES OR ORDINANCES
PROTECTING BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES; OR CONFLICT WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF AN ADOPTED HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN;
C. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-B) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, FIND THAT
THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65358;
D. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV(A-G) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL, AND ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 5.45
ACRE PORTION OF APN 036-310-162 FROM AR
(AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL)
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT ATTACHED
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS EXHIBIT "A" IN THE JOINT
ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN;
3. STEPHEN J. SCHUSTER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, AND
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (GPA/RZ O1-05) AND (APL O1-06,
TSM 00-03)
A. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(A-F) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT
ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS;
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O1-169 3. B. FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT, AND APPROVE
A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES
PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3)
AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE PROJECT SITE IS NOT KNOWN
TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS A CANDIDATE,
SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN LOCAL OR
REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS, OR BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR UNITED
STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE PROJECT WILL
NOT: HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANY
RIPARIAN HABITAT; HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT
ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY
SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT; INTERFERE
SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF ANY NATIVE
RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES;
CONFLICT WITH ANY LOCAL POLICIES OR ORDINANCES
PROTECTING BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES; OR CONFLICT WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF AN ADOPTED HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN;
C. APPROVE FINDINGS SUPPORTING AN OVERRIDE OF THE
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S FINDINGS OF
INCONSISTENCY OF TSM-00-03 AND GPA/RZ 00-05 WITH THE
1978 CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ENVIRONS PLAN, AS
AMENDED OCTOBER 21, 1998, AND DECEMBER 29, 1999, AS
DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR
MAY 8, 2001 (4/5 vote required). THE BOARD HEREBY
MAKES THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE
SECTIONS 21670 AND 21676, AS SUPPORTED BY THOSE
SPECIFIC FINDINGS SET FORTH IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, WHICH FINDINGS ARE
INCORPORATED HEREIN AND SUPPORT THE CONCLUSION THAT
APPROVAL OF THE SCHUSTER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
REZONE, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (SCHUSTER
PROJECT), AS DESIGNATED AND CONDITIONED, WILL NOT
CREATE ANY NEW NOISE AND SAFETY PROBLEMS NEAR THE
CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. FURTHERMORE, THE APPROVAL
OF THE SCHUSTER PROJECT, AS CONDITIONED, INCLUDES
LAND USE MEASURES THAT MINIMIZE THE PUBLIC'S
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE, OVERFLIGHT AND SAFETY
HAZARDS AND PROVIDE AIRSPACE PROTECTION. THESE
CONCLUSIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE DETAILED
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD.
THEREFORE, THE APPROVAL OF THE SCHUSTER PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 3.5 OF
CHAPTER 4 OF PART I OF DIVISION 9 OF THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES CODE, AS STATED IN PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE
SECTION 21670.
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O1-169 3. D. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV (A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, FIND THAT
THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65358;
E. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS V(Al-7) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE REZONING FROM P-Q (PUBLIC, QUASI-PUBLIC)
TO SR-1 (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL - 1 ACRE PARCELS); OS
(OPEN SPACE) TO P-Q; AND SR-1 TO P-Q, AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN FROM "PUBLIC" TO "AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL", AND FROM "OPEN SPACE" TO "PUBLIC" AND
"AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL" TO "PUBLIC", PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS A 5-ACRE PORTION OF APN 047-350-130,
AND A 6.71 ACRE PORTION OF APN 047-350-015, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT ATTACHED TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE AS EXHIBIT "B" IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN;
F. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS VI (A-F) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT A
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY
AMENDING THE NORTH CHICO SPECIFIC PLAN FIGURES 5-1
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, 6-3 DRAINAGE CONCEPT, AND
FIGURE 3-1 LAND USE MAP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ACTIONS CONTAINED IN ACTION "E" LISTED ABOVE, ON
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 5-ACRE PORTION OF APN 047-
350-130, AND A 6.71 ACRE PORTION OF APN 047-350-015,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
G. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS VII(A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, UPHOLD THE
APPEAL, AND APPROVE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 00-03,
FOR STEPHEN J. SCHUSTER, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" OF THE JOINT
ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001. (FROM 5-8-O1
[4.10] ) (****2868) (*****00)
MOTION: WITH REGARDS TO THE RUSSELL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA Ol-Ol):
SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, I MOVE TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FIND THAT THE
DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT
AND APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES
PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR
753.5, AS THE PROJECT SITE IS NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES
IDENTIFIED AS CANDIDATE, SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES
IN LOCAL OR REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS, OR BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR UNITED STATES FISH
AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.
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O1-169 MOTION: THE PROJECT WILL NOT: HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT
(Cont.) ON ANY RIPARIAN HABITAT; HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE
EFFECT ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY
SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT; INTERFERE
SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF ANY NATIVE RESIDENT OR
MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES; CONFLICT WITH ANY
LOCAL POLICIES OR ORDINANCES PROTECTING BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES; OR CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF AN ADOPTED
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-B)
AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR
MAY 8 , 2 0 01, FIND THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT I S IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65358; SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV (A-D) AS
DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001,
MOVE TO ADOPT JOINT RESOLUTION O1-054 AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN FROM GRAZING AND OPEN LAND TO AGRICULTURAL-
RESIDENTIAL, ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 25-ACRE PORTION
OF APN 073-110-036, PLANNING DIVISION FILE GPA Ol-Ol AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. WITH REGARDS TO THE
MOORETOWN RANCHERIA GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE
(GPA/RZ 99-03) SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(A-E) AS DETAILED IN
THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, I MOVE TO
ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FIND THAT THE DESIGN OF THE
PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR
HABITAT, AND APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE
PAYMENT OF FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION
711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE PROJECT SITE IS NOT
KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS A CANDIDATE,
SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN LOCAL OR REGIONAL
PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS, OR BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR UNITED STATES FISH AND
WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE PROJECT WILL NOT: HAVE A
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANY RIPARIAN HABITAT; HAVE
A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED
WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER
ACT; INTERFERE SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF ANY
NATIVE RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES;
CONFLICT WITH ANY LOCAL POLICIES OR ORDINANCES PROTECTING
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES; OR CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
AN ADOPTED HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; SUBJECT TO FINDINGS
III(A-B) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR
MAY 8, 2001, FIND THAT THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65358;
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O1-169 MOTION: SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV (A-G) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT
(CONT.) ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, MOVE TO ADOPT JOINT
RESOLUTION O1-054 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL, AND MOVE TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3724 REZONING PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 5.45
ACRE PORTION OF APN 036-310-162 FROM AR (AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT ATTACHED TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AS EXHIBIT "A" IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED
FOR MAY 8, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. WITH
REGARDS TO THE STEPHEN J. SCHUSTER GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, REZONE, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (GPA/RZ
O1-05) AND (APL O1-06, TSM 00-03) SUBJECT TO FINDINGS
I(A-F) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR
MAY 8, 2001, I MOVE TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FIND THAT
THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT
CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR
THEIR HABITAT, AND APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO
THE COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE
SECTION 711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.5, AS THE PROJECT SITE
IS NOT KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS A
CANDIDATE, SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN LOCAL
OR REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS, OR BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR UNITED STATES
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE PROJECT WILL NOT: HAVE A
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANY RIPARIAN HABITAT; HAVE
A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED
WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER
ACT; INTERFERE SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF ANY
NATIVE RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES;
CONFLICT WITH ANY LOCAL POLICIES OR ORDINANCES PROTECTING
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES; OR CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
AN ADOPTED HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; APPROVE FINDINGS
SUPPORTING AN OVERRIDE OF THE AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION'S FINDINGS OF INCONSISTENCY OF TSM-00-03 AND
GPA/RZ 00-05 WITH THE 1978 CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
ENVIRONS PLAN, AS AMENDED OCTOBER 21, 1998, AND
DECEMBER 29, 1999, AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001. THE BOARD HEREBY MAKES THE
FINDINGS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTIONS 21670
AND 21676, AS SUPPORTED BY THOSE SPECIFIC FINDINGS SET
FORTH IN THE JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001,
WHICH FINDINGS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND SUPPORT THE
CONCLUSION THAT APPROVAL OF THE SCHUSTER GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, REZONE, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
(SCHUSTER PROJECT), AS DESIGNATED AND CONDITIONED, WILL
NOT CREATE ANY NEW NOISE AND SAFETY PROBLEMS NEAR THE
CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. FURTHERMORE, THE APPROVAL OF
THE SCHUSTER PROJECT, AS CONDITIONED, INCLUDES LAND USE
MEASURES THAT MINIMIZE THE PUBLIC'S EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
NOISE, OVERFLIGHT AND SAFETY HAZARDS AND PROVIDE AIRSPACE
PROTECTION.
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O1-169 MOTION: THESE CONCLUSIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE DETAILED
(CONT.) INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD.
THEREFORE, THE APPROVAL OF THE SCHUSTER PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 3.5 OF CHAPTER 4
OF PART I OF DIVISION 9 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE, AS
STATED IN PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION 21670; SUBJECT TO
FINDINGS IV (A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, FIND THAT THE PROPOSED GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65358; SUBJECT TO
FINDINGS V(Al-7) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3725
REZONING FROM P-Q (PUBLIC, QUASI-PUBLIC) TO SR-1
(SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL - 1 ACRE PARCELS); OS (OPEN SPACE)
TO P-Q; AND SR-1 TO P-Q, AND ADOPT JOINT RESOLUTION 01-
054 AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
FROM "PUBLIC" TO "AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL", AND FROM
"OPEN SPACE" TO "PUBLIC" AND "AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL"
TO "PUBLIC", PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 5-ACRE PORTION OF
APN 047-350-130, AND A 6.71 ACRE PORTION OF APN 047-350-
015, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT ATTACHED
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS EXHIBIT "B" IN THE JOINT
ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; SUBJECT TO FINDINGS VI(A-F) AS DETAILED IN THE
JOINT ACTIONS PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, ADOPT JOINT
RESOLUTION O1-054 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY AMENDING
THE NORTH CHICO SPECIFIC PLAN FIGURES 5-1 PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE, 6-3 DRAINAGE CONCEPT, AND FIGURE 3-1 LAND USE MAP,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTIONS CONTAINED IN ACTION "E"
LISTED ABOVE, ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS A 5-ACRE PORTION
OF APN 047-350-130, AND A 6.71 ACRE PORTION OF APN 047-
350-015, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND SUBJECT TO
FINDINGS VII(A-D) AS DETAILED IN THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001, FURTHER MOVE TO UPHOLD THE
APPEAL, AND APPROVE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 00-03, FOR
STEPHEN J. SCHUSTER, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" OF THE JOINT ACTIONS
PREPARED FOR MAY 8, 2001.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
O1-170 Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment - consideration of
draft brochure for the pending recruitment of the Chief
Administrative Officer position - action requested - REVIEW AND
PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS FOR FINAL CHANGES TO BE INCORPORATED INTO
THE DOCUMENT. (*****1317)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE RECRUITMENT FLYER AS DRAFTED.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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O1-171 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. (*****1458)
1. Fairway Oaks Subdivision - Final Map - APN 040-050-054
and 068, creating 20 lots located south of the City of
Chico at Butte Creek Country Club between State Highway
99 and Oroville Chico Highway. The developer has
provided an Irrevocable Letter of Credit to guarantee
construction of the required road, drainage, fire
protection and sewer facilities within one year. The
Fire Department has requested the developer enter into a
Fire Protection water System Maintenance Agreement to
ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the
fire protection system - action requested - APPROVE FINAL
MAP; ACCEPT THAT PORTION OF OROVILLE CHICO HIGHWAY AS
OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN FEE SIMPLE TO THE COUNTY OF
BUTTE IN ITEM 1 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT; ACCEPT THE
RELINQUISHMENT OF ABUTTER'S RIGHTS ALONG OROVILLE CHICO
HIGHWAY THAT FRONTS ON LOT 22 AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION
TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE IN ITEM 2 OF THE OWNER'S
STATEMENT; ACCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOS CABOS DRIVE AS
OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN FEE SIMPLE TO THE COUNTY OF
BUTTE IN ITEM 3 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT. ACCEPT THOSE
EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PURPOSES AS OFFERED IN ITEMS
4 , 5 , AND 6 OF THE OWNER' S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
ENTITIES NAMED. NOTE THAT THE "FUTURE ROAD" AS OFFERED
FOR DEDICATION IN ITEM 7 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT IS NOT
ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME; ACCEPT ITEMS "A" THROUGH "E" OF
THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE FAIRWAY OAKS
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT AND THE FIRE PROTECTION WATER
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. (FROM 5-8-O1 [3.05])
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FINAL MAP; ACCEPT THAT PORTION OF
OROVILLE CHICO HIGHWAY AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN FEE SIMPLE
TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE IN ITEM 1 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT;
ACCEPT THE RELINQUISHMENT OF ABUTTER'S RIGHTS ALONG OROVILLE
CHICO HIGHWAY THAT FRONTS ON LOT 22 AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION
TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE IN ITEM 2 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT;
ACCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOS CABOS DRIVE AS OFFERED FOR
DEDICATION IN FEE SIMPLE TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE IN ITEM 3 OF
THE OWNER'S STATEMENT. ACCEPT THOSE EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC
SERVICE PURPOSES AS OFFERED IN ITEMS 4, 5, AND 6 OF THE OWNER'S
STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ENTITIES NAMED. NOTE THAT THE
"FUTURE ROAD" AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN ITEM 7 OF THE
OWNER'S STATEMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME; ACCEPT ITEMS
"A" THROUGH "E" OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
FAIRWAY OAKS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT AND THE FIRE PROTECTION WATER
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 N 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
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O1-171
Public Comment (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM TAKING
ACTION ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (*****1693)
1. EVERETT JOHNSTON ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING A CLAIM
AGAINST THE COUNTY OF BUTTE, AND ACTIONS BY THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY.
2. MARK JOHNSTON ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO CHALLENGE THE
SOLVENCY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE, AND TO DISCUSS HIS LEGAL
CLAIM "DISTRESS" FILED AGAINST THE COUNTY OF BUTTE.
O1-172
CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 5:59 P.M. TO A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 94956.9(a) REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN AMICUS CURIAE IN THE
CASE OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL 3, AFL-CIO VS. COUNTY OF
SANTA CRUZ AT THE TRIAL LEVEL AND APPELLATE
LEVEL; CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) TWO
POTENTIAL CASES; AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957: COUNTY COUNSEL.
(*****3079)
RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 6:29 P.M. FROM A
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 94956.9(a) REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN AMICUS CURIAE IN THE
CASE OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL 3, AFL-CIO VS. COUNTY OF
SANTA CRUZ AT THE TRIAL LEVEL AND APPELLATE
LEVEL; CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) TWO
POTENTIAL CASES; AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957: COUNTY COUNSEL.
(*****3084) (NO ANNOUCEMENTS)
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Communications
O1-173 Communications received and referred. (A LISTING AND COPIES OF
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD IN ADDITION TO THOSE
LISTED BELOW ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD' S OFFICE . )
1. Greg Webb, Chairman, Building Industry Association of
Superior California, writes the Board regarding the
Airport Land Use Commissions' adopted 2000 Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (CLUP), and recommends the Board consider
overriding the CLUP on lands near the Chico Municipal
Airport. (REFERRED TO BOARD, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES [5-4-O1])
2. Susan Ritchie, Vice President, Government Affairs, AT&T
Broadband, writes the Board to give notice that effective
June 1, 2001, AT&T Broadband will reduce the
administrative fee for late payments from $4.75 to $4.51
plus applicable franchise fees.
ADJOURNMENT: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE
BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:30 P.M.,
TO RECONVENE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2001.
CURT JOSIASSEN, CHAIR
ATTEST:
John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By.
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