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GORDON THOMAS, 5th District
July 23. 1996
Call to order -Board of Supervisors room, County Administration Building,
25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Present: Supervisors V. Meyer, Houx, Thomas
and Chair McLaughlin. Not Present: Supervisor Dolan. John S. Blacklock, Chief
Administrative Officer, Neil H. McCabe, Assistant County Counsel; and Carol Roach,
Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Invocation -Bishop Russell L. Skyberg, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Paradise.
A moment of silence was observed in order to remember, and to reflect on the life of
Hank Marsh (Attorney at Law), and to offer prayers and best wishes to his family and
many friends in the community. Hank Marsh -one of finest gentlemen the County
and community has ever had an opportunity to work with. (SUPERVISOR
DOLAN PRESENT)
96-195 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action.
Systems and Computer Technology Software & Resource Management
Corporation (SCT) -consistent with the provisions of the existing information
resources management agreement with Systems and Computer Technology
(SCT), an agreement has been prepared for professional services during a
transitional period. California State University, Chico will complete its needs
assessment before the end of August, and thereafter, with the assistance of the
Data Processing Steering Committee, Administration, and numerous other
County staff, an organizational and/or management plan will be developed and
presented to the Board for adoption and implementation -action requested -
AUTHORIZE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCT COVERING
THE PERIOD JULY I5, 1996 TO A MA?QMUM OF AUGUST 31, 1997,
AT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $487,200 (DATA PROCESSING
ISF) FOR THE THIRTEEN AND ONE-HALF MONTH PERIOD, PLUS
ACTUAL TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES AS REQUIRED
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (NO ACTION TAKEN}
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96-195 2. Olson, Nagel, Fong, Leidigh, Waters & Fishburn -proposed is an agreement
to retain attorney services to handle personnel issues for a term of one
calendar year from date of approval of the agreement by the Board -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10128) (NO ACTION TAKEN)
3. Griffith, Masuda & Godwin -County Counsel proposes a two year (July 1,
1995 through June 30, 1997) renewal of an agreement to retain attomey
services which apply only to those particular legal matters, cases and/or claims
that are refereed to said attorney directly by County i.e., the State Water
Project Table A Water Entitlement, Butte County Well Ordinance, Water
Conservation Ordinance AB 3030 and the County Water Resources Plan.
The money to pay for this contract comes from a special fund generated by
the State's payment to the County of 2% of the money paid to local districts
for the sale of water to the State Water Bank -action requested -APPROVE
RENEWAL OF AGR.F:EMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract no. X10130)
Consent A eg nda
96-196 1. Approval of minutes - action requested -APPROVE MINUTES OF
JUNE 25, 1996.
2. Budget transfer -action requested -APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-
001 (CAPITAL PROJECTS/ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM).
Enloe Hospital - on June 25, 1996 the Consolidated Courts received Board
approval to apply for a Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant. If awarded, this
grant will provide $98,717 in funding to expand and support the Court's Drug
Court Program. The grant application requires that matching funds be
provided in the amount of $10,968. Enloe Hospital has agreed to provide
these matching funds -action requested -ACCEPT DONATION AND
AUTHORIZE LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
4. County Library donations - in accordance with Government Code Section
25355, donations of $1,577.45 from Chico Friends of the Library, and
$1,456.00 from Oroville Friends of the Library have been received for the
Butte County Trust Fund for the purchase of books -action requested -
ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF
APPRECIATION.
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96.196 5. Sheriff-Coroner -Table Mountain Motors, Oroville wishes to donate to the
County for use by the Sheriffs Office Special Incident Response Team
(SIRT) a 1981 GMC 1-ton van, model no. G3500 (vin no.
1GTGG35M6B7507275) -action requested -ACCEPT DONATION AND
AUTHORIZE LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
6. Sheriff-Coroner -the Sheri$'s Team of Active Retired Seniors (STARS} have
purchased a 1988 Ford Taurus (vin no. 1FA8PSOUSJG233848) for use within
the STARS Program -action requested -ACCEPT DONATION AND
AUTHORIZE LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
7. Assessment Appeals Board -action requested -REAPPOINT DOUG
DREBERT TO A TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 6, 1999.
8. Bangor Cemetery District -action requested - APPOINT DIANNA LINK TO
FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JANUARY, 1999.
9. Emergency Medical Care Committee -action requested -REAPPOINT JACK
B. STORNE (LAW ENFORCEMENT), DAVID YORK (MOBII.E
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE), AND DENNIS HALL (EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1999, AND
APPOINT LOUIS MENDOZA, JR. (AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE).
10. Oroville Memorial Hall Committee -action requested -REAPPOINT
CHARLES ROBERTSON, DELEGATE AND ROLAND STRANG,
ALTERNATE (AMERICAN LEGION POST 95); DALE DEMO,
DELEGATE AND LLOYD M. BLACKWELL, ALTERNATE (VETERANS
FOREIGN WARS POST 9602), AND APPOINT FRANK KAY,
DELEGATE AND CARL YOUNG, ALTERNATE (SUBMARINE
VETERANS WORLD WAR II) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1997.
11. Awazd of bid 107-96 -reroofing of Butte County Jail -bids have been opened
for the reroofing of the main building of the Butte County Jail. The low bid
is Ely Roofing, Inc. of Chico in the amount of $38,306 (restricted funds) -
action requested -AWARD BID.
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96-196 12. Conveyance of County property -Public Works Department -Board
authorization is requested for the donation of four Kustom KR-IOSP radar
units with dual directional antennas and hand-held remote controls, which are
maintained by the County and loaned to the Chico (serial nos. EE 11461
[County asset no. 19751] and EE11462 [County asset no. 19753]) and
Oroville (serial nos. EE 11182 [County asset no. 19752] and EE 11467
[County asset no. 19754]) Offices of the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
for use in speed enforcement, to the CHP for their continued use. Due to the
age of the units and to effect budget savings, maintenance of the units is not
budgeted for fiscal year 1996-97 -action requested -AUTHORIZE
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONVEY COUNTY
PROPERTY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 25365
AND 6061.
13. Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) - BCOE is requesting Board
authorization (pursuant to Government Code Section 53853) to issue a 1996-
97 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) to allow the various
participating school districts to meet cash flow needs at low revenue points.
This is a direct obligation of the BCOE, and the County has no fiscal
requirement toward repayment -action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION
96-76 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF 1996-97 TRAM BY BUTTE
COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
14. Investments information report -the Treasurer-Tax Collector submits the
June 28, 1996 report in accordance with the County's Statement of
Investment Policy dated June 1, 1995 -action requested -ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
15. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment adding to the Probation
Department afull-time Probation Officer II, I to work in the First Offender
Program (Office of Child Abuse Prevention [OCAP] grant) -action
requested -ADOPT ORDINANCE 3281 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (FROM 6-25-96)
16. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment -District Attorney-Criminal
Division -the proposed ordinance extends to June 30, 1997 one term position
of Legal Typist Clerk or Office Assistant III, which position was determined
to be tied directly to the Domestic Violence Grant, a State funded program -
action requested -ADOPT ORDINANCE 3282 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 6-25-96)
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96-196 17. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment -Consolidated Courts
Classification Study - the Personnel Department has completed adepartment-
wide classification study for the consolidation of the entire court system and
as a result of the study, recommends the following:
Court Clerk Classification Series ($upervisory and Clerk Classes): Retitle two
Municipal Court Administrators to Deputy Court Executive Officer; reclassify
one Superior Court Administrative Officer/Jury Commissioner to Deputy
Court Executive Officer; Y-rate two Assistant Municipal Court
Administrators to Court Services Coordinator II; retitle two Supervisor-
Superior Court Clerks to Court Services Coordinator I; retitle four
Supervising Court Clerks or Supervising Superior Court Clerks to Court
Clerk IV; Y-rate one Supervising Court Clerk to Court Clerk III; and retitle
five Superior Court Clerk II to Court Clerk III; and
Courts Administrative and Clerical Support Classification Series: Reclassify
one Administrative Analyst I to Administrative Analyst II; eliminate Court
Staff Services Assistant; Y-rate one Legal Secretary II to Court Clerk ID; Y-
rate one Secretary I to Court Clerk II; reclassify one Office Assistant III to
Court Clerk I; and reclassify two Office Assistant II to Court Clerk I.
As part of the reorganization of the courts, the proposed salary ordinance
eliminates approximately seven separate budgetary units, and creates one
department budget unit recognized as the Butte County Consolidated Courts
Budget. Total cost to the Consolidated Court for implementation of the
recommended classification study on an annualized fiscal basis is less than
$23,000 (Department Budget) -action requested -WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
18. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment -Mental Health Department -
which reallocates a current vacant position of Administrative Services
Assistant (salary range 1130) to the flexibly staffed classification of Auditor-
Accountant I, II (salary range 1152 and 1172 respectively.) The recent influx
of grant activity has required a reassessment of staffing needs showing an
increase in the level of auditing and accounting functions performed by the
department (department budget) -action requested -WAIVE READING OF
THE ORDINANCE.
19. Resolution proclainung August 15-25, 1996 to be Rehabilitation Week in
Butte County -action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-77 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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96-196 20. Resolution Adopting the Butte County Hearing Conservation Program -
actionrequested -ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-78 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
21. Approval of plans and specifications for construction of pavement overlays on
portions ofFoothill Boulevard, Palermo Road and Copley Acres Subdivision
Units 1 and 2 roadways, County Contract No. AC-96-3 -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.
22. Award of bid -Bald Rock Road (from five miles East to six miles East of
Oroville Quincy Highway), County contract no. 44605A-95-1 -action
requested -AWARD CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER, FRAIVICLIN
CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,170, SUBJECT TO
PARTIAL FUNDING BEING PROVIDED BY THE BUTTE COUNTY
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S MOTOR VEHICLE
EMISSIONS REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM.
23. Award of bid -construction of pavement overlays on portions of Durham
Pentz Road, Seven Mile Lane and Ord Ferry Road, County contract no. AC-
96-2 -action requested -AWARD CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER, W.
JAXON BAKER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,468.50.
24. Notice of completion for construction of pavement overlays on portions of
Hegan Lane, Richvale Highway and Chico River Road, County contract no.
AC-96-1-all contract work has been completed in accordance with the plans
and specifications -action requested -ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK,
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
AND AUTHORIZE THE FII.ING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
25. Notice of completion for construction of pavement overlays of Skyway and
Hamilton Nord Cana Highway, County contract no. AC-95-1 -all contract
work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications -
action requested -ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK, AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND AUTHORIZE
THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
26. Notice of completion for traffic signal installation at the intersection of
Skyway and South Park Drive, County contract no. 51261-92-1 -all contract
work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications -
action requested -ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK, AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND AUTHORIZE
FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
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96-196 27. Resolution prohibiting stopping, standing or pazking, south side of East Eaton
Road (from Silverbell Road to 250 feet West) -action requested -ADOPT
RESOLUTION 96-79 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
28. Assignment of Counsel -County Counsel proposes the assignment of Jenks
v. County of Butte to the law firm of Price, Brown & Halsey -action
requested -APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNSEL.
29. Mediation Center of the North Valley -County Counsel proposes the renewal
of an agreement for the award of grant to assist the funding of a Dispute
Resolution Program (Business and Professions Code Section 465 et seq.),
which extends the agreement for an additional year to June 30, 1997, and
provides $20,000 grant funding for the program -action requested -
APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10215)
30. County Medical Services Program Governing Board -Participating County
Contract -the proposed amendment amends the current contract for the
1995-96 fiscal year as it pertains to automatic renewal, termination for failure
to remit monthly payment, a formula for the allocation of risk for cost
increases, eligibility funding limits and the establishment of an eligibility
funding reserve -action requested -APPROVE AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
31. Automated Government Systems, Inc. (AGS) - on January 23, 1996 the
County entered into contract with AGS to provide a "turnkey" case
management system for the County's Consolidated Courts. Although this
contract provided for $3,350 in monthly system and application software
maintenance fees for all AGS software used by the courts for the period of
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, it did not specify a total annual cost (i.e.
$3,350 per month/l2 month total $40,200). A separate software maintenance
agreement, reflecting these annual costs, has been prepared by AGS -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE COURT
EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY.
(Contract no. X10178)
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96-196 32. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Aeronautics Program -
Acquisition and Development Fund -proposed is an application for up to
$41,000 (100% State) in gant funding to provide comprehensive land use
plans (CLUP's) for Oroville Municipal Airport, Paradise Airport, Ranchero
Airport, and Chico Municipal Airport. The County must provide 10%
($4,556) of the funding for the projects as its match, which will be provided
by staff time used to complete the project. There are no out of pocket
expenses to the County -action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-80
APPROVING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF
ADMWISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
33. 1996-97 Rural Community Fire Protection Program -proposed is a grant
agreement which makes available $2,265.83 in 100% FederaUState funds to
assist the County's Fire Department in upgrading its fire protection
capability - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-81
AUTHORIZING THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
34. William W. Lewis and Joan O. Lewis, Chico -proposed is a commercial lease
for 2544 Highway 32, Chico commencing July 1, 1996 and ending on June
30, 1997 in the sum of $1,278 per month for the Fire Department's Station
43 -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL.
(Contract no. X10157)
35. Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District (O.W.I.D.) -property tax agreement -
proposed is a revised agreement between O.W.I.D. and the County regarding
the exchange of property tax revenue related to annexations. The revised
agreement eliminates the requirement for the O.W.I.D. District Board and the
Board of Supervisors to consider and approve a tax agreement for each
annexation. Since District annexations do not normally result in a transfer of
tax revenues, the proposed agreement states that no property tax transfer will
occur as the result of an annexation until either the District or the Board
notifies the other of termination of the property tax agreement -action
requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-82 APPROVING THE REVISED
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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96-196 36. James R. Glover, M.D. -proposed is an agreement for the provision of
psychiatric services/overseeing of medical treatment of mental health clients.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $135,000 (realignment) -action requested -APPROVE
AGR.F:EMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER
37. James Hamilton, M.D. -proposed is an agreement for the provision of
medical supervision of mental health patients on long-term medical treatment.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $7,480 (realignment) -action requested -APPROVE
AGR.E'sEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
38. Michael Hitchko, Ph.D. -proposed is an agreement for the provision of
psychological services to mental health clients. The term of the agreement
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $38,902
(realignment) -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
39. Thomas J. Lancaster, M.D. -proposed is an agreement for the provision of
psychiatric services/overseeing of medical treatment of mental health clients.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $135,000 (realignment) -action requested -APPROVE
AGR.E;EMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
40. Eileen Terran, Ph.D. -proposed is an agreement for the provision of
psychological services to mental health clients. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $27,000
(realignment) - action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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96-196 41. Tom DuFour, Chico -proposed is a three year lease and agreement for 107
Parmac, Suite 4, Chico for the Administrative Office of the County's Alcohol,
Drug and Mental Health Services commencing August 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1999. Suite 4 is 2,400 square feet and will be leased at the rate of
$.80/sq.ft. for the first year (11 months) and for $.76/sq.ft. the remaining two
years. The first year rate allows for upgrades of minor remodeling for the
facility. The entire three year lease amount is $64,896 (realignment) -action
requested -APPROVE LEASE AND AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
42. 1996-97 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (S.A.M.H.S.A.)
Program - $132,308 in S.A.M.H.S.A. Block Grant Funds (pursuant to AB
2476 and SB 463 legislation) are available to the County's Alcohol, Drug, and
Mental Health Services to provide integrated services to severely mentally ill
(SMI) adults/older adults and severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children -
action requested - APPROVE S.A.M.H.S.A. APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
43. 1996-97 Master Grant Agreement -State Department of Health Services -
100% State funds in the amount of $248,b75 are available from the State to
be utilized by the County to perform AIDS related education, counseling and
testing activities commencing July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
44. Butte County Fair Association, Gridley -County Service Area No. 34
(Gridley Pool) -the proposed agreement will extend the cooperative
agreement for the operation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of the Gridley
Pool to June 30, 1997 -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10206)
45. State Department of Transportation (Caltrans} -beginning July 1, 1996,
Caltrans no longer maintains or operates County traffic signal installations.
In order to continue to obtain Caltrans furnished signal software in the future,
at no cost, execution of a State/County indemnity/hold harmless agreement
is required - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN ON BEHALF
OF THE COUNTY.
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96-196 46. Califonnia State Association of Counties (CSAC) -Excess Insurance
Authority (EIA) -CSAC-EIA is proposing several amendments to the Joint
Powers Agreement. Most of the proposed changes are minor clarifications.
Two significant changes can be found in Article 3 (provides that CSAC-EIA
coverage can be extended to cover "other local entities" not previously
covered by a member county), and Article 31 (adds a "dispute resolution
process" when a dispute arises between the CSAC-EIA and member county.)
County Counsel and the Risk Manager have reviewed these amendments and
recommend Board approval -action requested -APPROVE AMENDMENTS
TO THE CSAC-EXCESS INSURANCE AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT.
47. 1996-97 United States Forest Service, Plumas National ForestButte County
Sheriffs Office-Special Enforcement Unit (Mountain/Campground Patrol)
law enforcement cooperative agreement -Amendment No. 2JJoint Operating
and Financial Plan -proposed is amendment no. 2 to the cooperative law
enforcement agreement (no. OSI ]950013 executed March 14, 1983) wherein
the Forest Service will reimburse the County $7,000 for vehicle patrol in the
Feather Falls Trailhead and the Milsap Bar areas -action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.2/JO1NT OPERATING AND FINANCIAL
PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
48. 1996-97 United States Forest Service, Lassen and Plumas National
Forests/Butte County Sheriffs Officer-Special Enforcement Unit marijuana
cooperative law enforcement agreement -the proposed agreement provides
$60,000 as a reimbursement to Butte County for law enforcement associated
with illegal activities related to illegal production and trafficking of controlled
substances, mainly marijuana being cultivated on forest service property -
action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
49. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS) -CAL-LEARN
Program -proposed is an agreement for the provision of case management
services for clients referred by the County who are registered in the
GAIN/Cal-Learn Program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of $325,000 (100% FederaUState) -
action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. 10176)
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96-196 S0. Parent Education Network - AB 1733 Child Abuse Prevention Program -the
proposed agreement provides $94,596 (100% State) for a series of parent
education classes throughout the County to improve the parenting skills of
abusive families and/or families at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, and
in-home parenting services, where a parent educator goes to the home on a
weekly basis for an average of six months to help the parents learn better
parenting skills in their own home setting. Funding for this agreement is
provided by a three year grant agreement (this is the second year) -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Contract no. 10135)
S 1. Parent Education Network - AB 2994 Child Abuse Prevention Program -the
proposed agreement provides $19,200 (restricted funds) for in-home parent
education services to prevent child abuse and neglect by improving the
parenting skills of both the foster and natural parents of children transitioning
from foster care to parental care for the purpose of family reunification. The
term of the agreement is July 1, 1996 though June 30, 1997 -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Contract no. 10155)
52. Pitney BowesiDepartment of Social Welfare -proposed is an amendment to
the lease purchase agreement (no. GS-25F-5138C) for an upgrade to a Model
33-DJ 7, five station console envelope inserting system, with postage meter.
The 60 month rental agreement consists of 24 quarterly payments of $6,370
(an increase from $1,311.90 per quarter under the current lease agreement)
(50% FederaV35% State115% County) -action requested -APPROVE
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract no. 10113)
53. University of California, Davis -proposed is an agreement for the 1996-97
Major Skills Training Program for eligibility workers with the U.C. Davis
Extension On-Site Training Program. The agreement, in the amount of
$27,000 ($22,950: FederaUState; $4,050: in-kind match/U.C. Davis),
provides ten days of training -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. 10154}
54. Chico Branch Library Closure on Tuesday, August 20, 1996 -the Chico
Branch Library will receive the installation of its Public Access - On-Line
computer lines as part of a two day installation on Monday and Tuesday,
August 19-20 (the Library is closed on Mondays} -action requested -
APPROVE CHICO BRANCH LIBRARY CLOSURE AS REQUESTED.
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96-196 55. Statewide General Election -Schools -each of the following schools have
submitted to the County a "Resolution Ordering Governing Board Member
Election": Butte-Glenn Community College (4 members/4 year terms),
Bangor Union Elementary School District (2 members/4 year terms; 1
member/2 year term), Biggs Unified School District (2 members/4 year
terms), Chico Unified School District (2 members/4 year terms), Durham
Unified School District (3 members/4 year terms}, Feather Falls Union
Elementary School District (2 membersl4 year terms), Golden Feather Union
Elementary School District (2 members/4 year terms), Gridley Union
Elementary School District (2 members/4 year terms), Gridley Union High
School District (2 members/4 year terms), Manzanita Elementary School
District (3 members/4 year terms), Marysville Joint Unified School District (4
membersl4 year terms), Oroville City Elementary School District (3
membersi4 year terms), Oroville Union High School District (2 members/4
year terms; 1 member/2 year term), Palermo Union School District (2
members/4 year terms), Paradise Unified School District (3 members/4 year
terms), Pioneer Union Elementary School District (2 members/4 year term),
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (2 members/4 year terms), Yuba
County Board of Education (4 members/4 year terms), and Yuba Community
College District (3 members/4 year terms) -action requested -APPROVE
CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO
BEHELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1996.
56. Statewide General Election -Special Districts -each of the following special
districts have submitted to the County a resolution "Calling a General District
Election and Request for Consolidation": Lime Saddle Conununity Services
District (3 directors/4 year terms; 1 director/2 year term), El Medio Fire
District (3 directors/4 year terms), Durham Irrigation District (2 directors/4
year terms), Oroville-Wyandotte Imgation District (2 directors/4 year terms),
Paradise Irrigation District (2 directors/4 year terms), Thermalito Irrigation
District (3 directors/4 year terms), Chico Area Recreation and Park District
(2 directorsl4 year terms), Durham Recreation and Park District (2 directors/4
year terms; 1 director/2 year term), Feather River Recreation and Park District
(3 directors/4 year terms; 1 director/2 year term), Paradise Recreation and
Park District (2 directors/4 year terms), Richvale Recreation and Park District
{2 directorsJ4 year terms), and Lake Oroville Area Public Utilities District (2
directors/4 year terms) -action requested -APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 1996.
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96-196 57. Statewide General Election -Cities -each of the following cities have
submitted to the County resolutions calling for a general municipal election
on November 5, 1996 and requesting the Board of Supervisors to consolidate
each municipal election with the statewide general election: City of Chico
(several charter amendments); City of Gridley (three members of the City
Council for the full term of four years); City of Biggs (two members of the
City Council for the full term of four years); and City of Oroville (three
members of the City Council for the full term of four years and two charter
amendments) -action requested -APPROVE CONSOLIDATION WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 1996.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVAL THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
REMOVAL OF ITEMS 3.28, 3.30 AND 3.31; CLARIFICATION
OF ITEM 3.03 TO ACKNOWLEDGE ENLOE HOSPITAL
FOUNDATION AS THE CONTRIBUTOR OF THE FUND5 TO
ENLOE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF THE COURT'S DRUG
COURT PROGRAM; AND AMENDMENT OF ITEM 3.57 TO
APPROVE. CHICO BRANCH LIBRARY CLOSURE ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 1996.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
96-197 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action.
Griffith, Masuda & Godwin -County Counsel proposes a two year (July 1,
1995 through June 30, 1997) renewal of an agreement to retain attorney
services which apply only to those particular legal matters, cases and/or claims
that are referred to said attorney directly by County i.e., the State Water
Project Table A Water Entitlement, Butte County Well Ordinance, Water
Conservation Ordinance AB 3030 and the County Water Resources Plan.
The money to pay for this contract comes from a special fund generated by
the State's payment to the County of 2% of the money paid to local districts
for the sale of water to the State Water Bank -action requested -APPROVE
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract no. X10130) (150)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Motion Carried)
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96-198 Appointments -commissions and committees. (291)
A. Appointments to committee vacancies. (NONE)
96-199 Update on Sacramento legislative and budget activities. (298) (JOHN S.
BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, REPORTED ON THE
UPDATE FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ON
THE STATE BUDGET, AND EMPHASIZED THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY
FUNDING INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET IS "ONE TIME MONEY.")
96-200 Presentation by United Way of Butte-Glenn Counties -action requested -ADOPT
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING 1996 THE 32ND UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
TO SUPPORT BUTTE COUNTY RESIDENTS, APPROVAL OF A BROCHURE
AND PLEDGE CARD TO EACH COUNTY EMPLOYEE, AND THE
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO MAKE THEIR ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTION TO UNITED WAY THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTION.
(323)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-83 PROCLAIMING 1996
THE 32ND UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BUTTE
COUNTY RESIDENTS, APPROVAL OF A BROCHURE AND
PLEDGE CARD TO EACH COUNTY EMPLOYEE, AND THE
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO MAKE THEIR ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTION TO UNITED WAY THROUGH PAYROLL
DEDUCTION.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
96-201 Resolution to place the "Public Safety Priority" initiative charter amendment on the
November 5, 1996 General Election Ballot -action requested -ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 6-25-96)
(375)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-84 TO PLACE THE
"PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITY" INITIATIVE CHARTER
AMENDMENT ON THE NOVEMBER S, 1996 GENERAL
ELECTION BALLOT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carved)
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96-202 Consideration of a resolution to place the County's proposed "Public Protection
Priority" charter amendment on the November 5, 1996 General Election Ballot -
action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (1135)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-85 TO PLACE THE
COUNTY'S PROPOSED "PUBLIC PROTECTION PRIORITY"
CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 1996
GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S N (Motion Carried)
(THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, AT THE BOARD'S DIRECTION, WILL
PRESENT FISCAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INITIATIVE ALONG
WITH THE FINAL BUDGET HEARINGS IN AUGUST)
Public Hearings and Timed Items
96-203 Public hearing -California Department of Housing and Community Development -
to consider the performance of Housing Rehabilitation Grant No. 94-STBG-784;
Planning/Technical Assistance Grant No. 95-STBG-954; Planning/Technical Assistant
Grant No. 95-STBG-960; and the Housing Rehabilitation Grant-Revolving Loan
Fund -action requested -APPROVE ANNUAL GRANTEE PERFORMANCE
REPORTS AND RECEIVE PUBLIC CONIl1rtENTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE GRANTS AND LOAN FUND. (1636)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL GRANTEE
PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE
COUNTY.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
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Regular Agenda
96-204 Application to Commission on State Mandates for General Assistance Mandate
Relief -action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FII.ING
OF AN APPLICATION FOR GENERAL ASSISTANCE MANDATE RELIEF
PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 17000.6.
(1762)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-86 AUTHORIZING THE
FII,ING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GENERAL ASSISTANCE
MANDATE RELIEF PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 17000.6 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
Public Hearings and Timed Items
96-205 Public hearing -consideration of a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the
Butte County Code, entitled "Fees", specifically Article VII. "Gate Fees Chargeable
at the Neal Road Landfill" -action requested -ADOPT ORDINANCE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 6-25-96) (2088) (**00)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3283 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
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96-206 Public hearing - petition to abandon a public service easement (portion of a sanitary
sewer easement), Stirling City -proposed is the abandonment of an existing public
service easement (sanitary sewer) across three lots (AP 059-230-012, -014, -015) in
Stirling City. The requested abandonment will be accompanied by the conveyance to
the County of a new easement to allow relocation of the existing sewer line to
eliminate conflict with existing structures -action requested:
A. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF SEWER EASEMENT
FOR RELOCATION OF A PORTION OF STIRLING CITY SEWER LINE
(AP 059-230-012, -014, -015 AND -036) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PUBLIC SERVICE
EASEMENT (PORTION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT,
STIRLING CITY AREA) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (5-
28-96) (15)
MOTION: I MOVE TO A) APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF
SEWER EASEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF A PORTION OF
STIRLING CITY SEWER LINE (AP 059-230-012, -014, -015 AND
-036) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND B) ADOPT
RESOLUTION 96-87 ABANDONING A PUBLIC SERVICE
EASEMENT (PORTION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT,
STIRLING CITY AREA) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
RECESS: 10:40 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:58 A.M.
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96-207 Public hearing -Agustin Carrillo -consideration of an appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of a minor use permit (item determined to be categorically
exempt from environmental review) to allow a permanent second dwelling on
property zoned AR-MH-S (Agricultural Residential -Mobile Home - S acre parcels),
property located at 7510 Palermo Honcut Highway, approximately 400 feet north of
Louis Avenue, identified as AP 026-230-025, Palermo -action requested -STAFF
RECOMMENDS THAT THE BOARD CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND DENY THE MINOR USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT
SECOND DWELLING UNIT ON APN 026-230-025, SUBJECT TO
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ZONING ORDINANCE FINDINGS (STAFF REPORT
DATED JUNE 25, 1996.) (58)
MOTION: SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING: A. THIS
APPLICATION FOR A MINOR USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
SECOND DWELLING UNIT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AND ZONING
ORDINANCE FINDINGS: A. THE PROPOSED LOCATION,
SIZE, DESIGN, AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
PROPOSED USE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSE
OF CHAPTER 24 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE, THE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE IN WHICH THE SITE IS LOCATED,
THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, AND THE
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF THE
COUNTY; B. THE PROPOSED LOCATION, SIZE, DESIGN,
AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPOSED
USE WILL NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH AND WII.L
ADVERSELY AFFECT OR BE MATERIALLY DETRIlv1ENTAL
TO ADJACENT USES, RESIDENTS, BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES OR NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH
CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO: 1. HARMONY IN SCALE, BULK,
COVERAGE AND DENSITY; 2. THE AVAII.ABILITY OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES, SERVICES AND UTILITIES; 3. THE
HARMFUL EFFECT, IF ANY, UPON DESIRABLE
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER; 4. THE GENERATION OF
TRAFFIC AND THE CAPACITY AND PHYSICAL CHARACTER
OF SURROUNDING STREETS; 5. THE SUITABILITY OF THE
SITE FOR THE TYPE AND INTENSITY OF USE OR
DEVELOPMENT WHICH IS PROPOSED; AND 6. ANY OTHER
RELEVANT IIvIPACT OF THE PROPOSED USE; C. THE
PROPOSED LOCATED, SIZE, DESIGN, AND OPERATING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPOSED USE AND THE
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH IT WILL BE OPERATED OR
MAINTAINED WILL BE DETRIlVIENTAL TO THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE, OR
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96-207 MATERIALLY INJURIOUS TO PROPERTIES OR
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY; AND D. THE
PROPOSED USE WII,L COMPLY WITH EACH OF THE
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF CHARTER 24, SECTION 280,
OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE, I MOVE TO DENY THE
MINOR USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT SECOND
DWELLING UNIT FOR AGUSTIN CARRILLO ON APN 026-230-
025.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
96-208 Report to the Board pursuant to Elections Code Section 9111 -initiative ordinance
regarding the regulation of the extraction of groundwater within the Butte
Groundwater Basin -action requested -ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (FROM
6-11-95)(146}
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT ALL OF THE FINANCIAL ANALYSES AS
PRESENTED.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
96-209 Certification to the results of the exanunation of the petition titled "Regulation of the
Extraction of Groundwater Within the Butte Groundwater Basin" -action requested -
ACCEPT CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF THE PETITION AND TAKE
ACTION BY:
A. PASS THE ORDINANCE WITHOUT ALTERATION; OR
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION: INITIATIVE
ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATION OF THE EXTRACTION OF
GROUNDWATER WITHIN THE BUTTE GROUNDWATER BASIN AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND/OR
C. REQUEST A REPORT PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION
9111. (1234)
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96-210 Analysis of measure by county counsel or district attorney; fiscal impact statement
(Elections Code Section 9160.)
MOTION: I MOVE TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION THAT THERE IS A
NEED FOR IIvIlVIEDIATE ACTION WHICH CANNOT
REASONABLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING, AND THE NEED FOR IlVA~DIATE
ACTION CAME TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION AFTER THE
AGENDA HAD ALREADY BEEN POSTED (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2).)
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carved)
RECESS: 11:58 A.M.
RECONVENE: 3:28 P.M.
96-211 Certification to the results of the examination of the petition titled "Regulation of the
Extraction of Groundwater Within the Butte Groundwater Basin" -action requested -
ACCEPT CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF THE PETITION AND TAKE
ACTION BY:
A. PASS THE ORDINANCE WITHOUT ALTERATION; OR
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION: INITIATIVE
ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATION OF THE EXTRACTION OF
GROUNDWATER WITHIN THE BUTTE GROUNDWATER BASIN AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND/OR
C. REQUEST A REPORT PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION
9111. (1730)
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96-211 Consideration of a resolution calling an election on November 5, 1996, for approval
of a proposed "Ordinance to Protect the Groundwater Resources in Butte County" -
action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION
ON NOVEMBER 5, 1996, FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED
"ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE GROUNDWATER
RESOURCES IN BUTTE COUNTY"AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN, TO INCLUDE A FISCAL IlvIPACT
STATEMENT BY THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER PURSUANT
TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9160.
M S
VOTE: 1 2 3 4 5 (Motion Withdrawn)
MOTION: I MOVE TO:
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-88 CALLING AN ELECTION: INITIATIVE
ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATION OF THE EXTRACTION OF
GROUNDWATER WITEIIN THE BUTTE GROUNDWATER BASIN AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND TO INCLUDE THE
OPTIONAL BALLOT WORDING SUGGESTED IN THE
MEMORANDUM FROM ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL NEII. H.
McCABE DATED JULY 22, 1996;
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-89 CALLING AN ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 5, 1996, FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED
"ORDINANCE (THE FARM BUREAU VERSION AS AMENDED BY
CHAIR McLAUGHLII~ TO PROTECT THE GROUNDWATER
RESOURCES IN BUTTE COUNTY" AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN AND TO INCLUDE: 1) THE OPTIONAL BALLOT WORDING
SUGGESTED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM ASSISTANT COUNTY
COUNSEL NEIL H. McCABE DATED JULY 22, 1996; AND 2) THE
AMENDED LANGUAGE OF SECTION 1.01 PURPOSES, SECTION (b)
"THE GROUNDWATER UNDERLYING BUTTE COUNTY IS A
SIGNIFICANT WATER RESOURCE WHICH MUST BE REASONABLY
AND BENEFICIALLY USED AND CONSERVED FOR THE BENEFIT
OF THE OVERLYING LAND BY AVOIDING EXTRACTIONS WHICH
HARM THE BUTTE BASIN AQUIFER, CAUSING EXCEEDANCE OF
THE SAFE YIELD OR A CONDITION OF OVERDRAFT."; AND
C. TO REQUEST A FISCAL ANALYSIS OF BOTH MEASURES BY THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE
SECTION 9160.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
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Regular A ends
96-212 Development Services: Reorganization and Recruitment:
A. ADOPT THE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE AS SUBMITTED BY THE
DIRECTOR-PERSONNEL AND DIRECT THE PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED;
B. APPROVE REORGANIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND DIRECT ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TO:
l . PREPARE A SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DELETING
THE PLANNING MANAGER POSITION.
C. DIRECT ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL TO FORM A
SCREENING PANEL CONSISTING OF TWO SUPERVISORS, CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR-PERSONNEL, A PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL FROM ANOTHER COUNTY, AND A MEMBER OF
THE PUBLIC. (978)
MOTION: I MOVE TO A) ADOPT THE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE AS
SUBNIlTTED BY THE DIRECTOR-PERSONNEL AND DIRECT
THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED; B) APPROVE
REORGANIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND DIRECT ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL TO: 1. PREPARE A SALARY ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT DELETING THE PLANNING MANAGER
POSITION; AND C) DIRECT ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL TO FORM A SCREENING PANEL CONSISTING
OF CHAIR McLAUGHLIN AND SUPERVISOR DOLAN, CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR-PERSONNEL, A
PLANNING PROFESSIONAL FROM ANOTHER COUNTY; AND
A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
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96-213 Notice from the State Board of Forestry (received by the Board on July 22, 1996)
of a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 1996, to receive testimony on
a petition nominating the Cohasset Ridge as a "Sensitive Watershed." Such
designation would mean special treatments are needed for timber operations on non-
Federal lands within the nominated area.
MOTION: I MOVE TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION THAT THERE IS A
NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION WHICH CANNOT
REASONABLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING, AND THE NEED FOR IlVIlVIEDIATE
ACTION CAME TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION AFTER THE
AGENDA HAD ALREADY BEEN POSTED (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2).)
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: DIRECT THE DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO
WORK WITH SUPERVISOR HOUX TO PREPARE TESTIMONY
TO BE DELIVERED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD AT THE
PUBLIC MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1996, IN
CHICO.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
96-214 Chapman School Safety Project -how to pay the bills for this project.
MOTION: I MOVE TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION THAT THERE IS A
NEED FOR DviNIEDIATE ACTION WHICH CANNOT
REASONABLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING, AND THE NEED FOR IlVIIviEDIATE
ACTION CAME TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION AFTER THE
AGENDA HAD ALREADY BEEN POSTED (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2).)
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE THE $5,000 (PLUS ACCRUED
INTEREST) DONATED FOR THE CHAPMAN SCHOOL SAFETY
PROJECT TO THE CHAPMAN SCHOOL PTA FOR PAYMENT
OF OUTSTANDING BILLS.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y S Y (Unanimously Carried)
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96-215 Public Comment. (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE L1IVIITED TO FIVE MIIVUTES.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW FROM
TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM PRESENTED IF IT IS NOT LISTID ON THE
AGENDA.)
John T. Hitchcock, Paradise - read a letter to Supervisor Thomas to make a
citizen's request that prior to election day in November of 1996 "you provide
the newspapers within your District with copies of your official military
records ........................" (letter dated July 23, 1996.)
2. Supervisor Meyer, District 1 -needs the names of three people from each
district to work on a drug house ordinance for the Board agenda of
August 13, 1996.
96-216 CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 4:52 p.m. to a closed session
conference with legal counsel for actual litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) (Barbara Jackson [a
workers' compensation claim]).
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 5:15 p.m. following a closed session
conference with legal counsel for actual litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) (Barbara Jackson [a
workers' compensation claim]). (NO ANNOUNCEMENT)
96-217 Communications
Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS
ARE AVAII,ABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OFFICE.)
A. Paul Randall, Mayor, City of Orland - writes to express thanks from a grateful
community for the assistance provided by members of Butte County's law
enforcement department during an incident in late April when a murder
suspect barricaded himself within an apartment in the City of Orland and
threatened lives, property and local law enforcement personnel. {REFER TO
SHERIFF-CORONER)
B. Harold L. Turner, Chief, Division of Audits, Office of the Controller -
forwards their findings following a desk review of the County's single audit
report for the 199495 fiscal year. (REFER TO AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
AND DIRECTOR-WELFARE SERVICES)
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96-217 C. Chester M. Winn, Chief, Division of Fiscal Services, State Department of
Water Resources -forwards the Statement of Charges of the County's
contract for a water supply from the State Water Project for payments which
will be due in calendar year 1997. (REFER TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER, COUNTY COUNSEL, AND
WATER COMMISSION)
D. W. John Schmidt, Executive Director, State Department of Fish and Game,
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) -notifies the Board of the proposed
acquisition of 750± acres of land, located in Butte County (APN 21-010.26
and 21-050-16), to improve water delivery and distribution of the Gray Lodge
Wildlife Area as well as for the protection of riparian and historic wetlands
habitats. This proposal is presently scheduled for the August 13, 1996 WCB
meeting. (REFER TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ASSESSOR
AND FISH AND GAME COMMISSION)
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday,
Auszust 13, 1996 at 9:00 a.m.