HomeMy WebLinkAboutM081401BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
R.J. BEELER, 1st District
JANE DOLAN, 2nd District
MARY ANNE HOUX, 3rd District
CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District
KIM YAMAGUCHI, 5th District
August 14, 2001
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.
CHAIR JOSIASSEN REQUESTS A MOMENT OF SILENCE BE OBSERVED IN
HONOR OF LIEUTENANT LARRY ESTES AND DEPUTY WILLIAM HUNTER, TWO
BUTTE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS TRAGICALLY KILLED IN THE LINE OF
DUTY ON JULY 26, 2001.
Invocation - Reverend Mac McComas, Oroville Rescue Mission,
Oroville.
01-240 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. (79)
1. Resolution Establishing a Policy to Transfer Surplus
Personal Property - Board approval is requested by the
General Services Director for a resolution which will
authorize the purchasing agent to grant, convey, assign,
or otherwise transfer surplus property to qualifying
public agencies pursuant to Government Code Section
25365 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
THIS ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA WITHOUT BOARD CONSIDERATION
OR ACTION. THE ITEM WILL RETURN ON A SUBSEQUENT AGENDA.
2. Introduction of an Ordinance - Ordinance Adding Chapter
47, Entitled "Video Customer Service Regulations" to the
Butte County Code - Board approval is requested by the
Administrative Office for an ordinance which would
establish Video Customer Service Regulations for cable
television franchises - action requested - WAIVE READING
OF THE ORDINANCE.
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August 14, 2001
Consent Agenda
O1-241 1. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES
OF JULY 24, 2001.
2. Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER B-019 (INFORMATION SYSTEMS [4 /5 vote required]).
3. Library Donations - in accordance with Government Code
Section 25355, donations of $3,800 from the Chico Friends
of the Library, $884.50 from the Oroville Friends of the
Library, and $818.23 from the Paradise 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.
4. Biggs Memorial Hall Committee - action requested -
REAPPOINT ERNEST HOHMAN, UNITED STATES NAVY
REPRESENTATIVE; NORRIS ANDERSON, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
REPRESENTATIVE; ANTONIO AIRESA, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
REPRESENTATIVE; FINNIS "MIKE" MCDONALD, UNITED STATES
ARMY REPRESENTATIVE; FRANK MATHAUSER, UNITED STATES ARMY
REPRESENTATIVE; CLARENCE WILLIAMS, NATIONAL GUARD
REPRESENTATIVE; AND LEE AIRESA, WOMEN'S CLUB
REPRESENTATIVE. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE TO TERMS TO END
JUNE 30, 2002.
5. Paradise Memorial Hall Committee - action requested -
APPOINT BILL COENEN, CALIFORNIA VETERANS SQUARE DANCE
ASSOCIATION ALTERNATE, TO A VACATED TERM TO END
JUNE 30, 2002.
6. Keith and Cheryl Anderson/Greg and Linda
Anderson - General Plan Amendment - Report to the Board -
the Planning Commission has recommended approval of a
general plan amendment from Orchard and Field Crops to
Commercial and a rezone from A-40 (Agriculture - 40 acre
parcels) to C-1 (Light Commercial) for property located
on the northwest corner of Highway 99 and B Street, east
of Biggs, and identified as APN 022-170-060 and 066
(portion) (File No. GPA/RZ O1-03 [SB]) - action
requested - ACCEPT REPORT FOR INFORMATION; AND SET A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER FOR
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, AT 10:35 A.M.
7. Southside Oroville Community Center - Contract
Change Order (CCO) No. 2 - CCO No. 2, in an
increasing amount not to exceed $29,121 (project
contingency budget), provides for raising the elevation
of the project site for the playground and parking lot
based on revised civil engineer drawings, construction of
a retaining wall, construction of a concrete sidewalk,
the addition of a drain inlet, and extension of two drain
inlets - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 2, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,121, AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR TO SIGN.
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August 14, 2001
O1-241 8. Juvenile Hall Construction - Escrow Agreement for
Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention - Board approval
is requested by the General Services Director, on behalf
of the general contractor Flintco, Inc., for an escrow
agreement with the Bank of Sacramento. The agreement
provides an alternate method of securing deposits in lieu
of the loo retention withheld on progress payments. The
agreement is in accordance with Public Contract Code
Section 22300, and is authorized by Section 9.3.5 of the
construction document manual for the juvenile hall
project - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
9. Sheriff's Office - Records Department Remodel
Adjustment - Board approval is requested by the Sheriff's
Office to purchase a track filing system in the amount of
$27,973. The equipment will be utilized to update and
modernize the Sheriff's Office Records Department. On
May 8, 2001, the Board approved the purchase of the
filing system equipment in the amount of $20,500,
however, this amount did not include delivery and
installation costs. Board approval is requested for a
budget transfer of prior year encumbered funds in the
amount of $5,693 to provide the funding needed for the
purchase. The overall project cost remains unchanged -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-020 (4 /5
vote required); AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,973.
10. Award of Bid No. 124-O1 - water Tender - the Butte County
Fire Company 61-Pioneer Volunteers (Berry Creek) has
purchased a 1988 Kenworth T800 truck to be used as a
water tender. Bids have been opened for the build-up of
the water tender pursuant to Fire Department
specifications, with the low bidder being Dietz Equipment
Sales, Proberta, California, in the amount of $42,230.10.
Board approval is requested to transfer $42,230.10 from
the Community Cost Share Trust Fund to provide funding
for the purchase - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF
BUILD-UP AND AWARD BID TO DIETZ EQUIPMENT SALES; AND
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-021 (4/5 vote required) FROM
THE COMMUNITY COST SHARE TRUST FUND.
11. Butte County Office of Education Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Notes (TRAN) - Fiscal Year 2001-2002 - Board
approval is requested by the Treasurer-Tax Collector, on
behalf of the Butte County Office of Education, for a
resolution to participate in the issuance of Tax and
Revenue Anticipation Notes. The Butte County Office of
Education is requesting the Board authorize the issuance
of TRAN notes not to exceed $41,500,000. The County has
no fiduciary responsibility as to the repayment of these
notes - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-083 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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August 14, 2001
01-241 12. Relief of Accountability - Board approval is requested by
the Treasurer-Tax Collector, pursuant to Government Code
Section 29390, to approve a relief of accountability for
$20.00 missing from the receipts of May 30, 2001. The
Auditor-Controller found no evidence of fraud or gross
negligence - action requested - GRANT RELIEF OF
ACCOUNTABILITY.
13. Relief of Accountability - Board approval is requested by
the Assessor, pursuant to Government Code Section 29390,
to approve a relief of accountability for $10.00 missing
from the receipts of June 4, 2001. The Auditor-
Controller found no evidence of fraud or gross
negligence - action requested - GRANT RELIEF OF
ACCOUNTABILITY; AND APPROVE RESTORATION OF $10.00 TO
CHANGE FUND.
14. Property Tax Sale - Request to Authorize Reduction of
Minimum Bid on Tax Defaulted Property (Fun world) - on
June 26, 2001, the Board authorized the Treasurer-Tax
Collector to sell tax-defaulted property identified as
APN 005-490-035 (Fun world). Revenue and Taxation Code
Section 3698.5 (c) provides that the minimum bid on any
property may be reduced by the Tax Collector, with the
prior approval of the Board of Supervisors, if the
property does not receive a bid when originally offered
at the statutory minimum. The action of June 26, 2001,
did not include the authorization to the Tax Collector to
offer the tax defaulted property at less than the minimum
bid ($671,000). In order to provide for the need to
reduce the bid should it be necessary, Board
authorization is requested by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
to offer the property at less than minimum bid if no bid
is received at that amount when the property is initially
offered - action requested - IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVENUE
AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 3698.5(c), AUTHORIZE THE TAX
COLLECTOR TO OFFER THE TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY (FUN WORLD)
AT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM BID OF $671,000, IF NO BID IS
RECEIVED AT THAT AMOUNT WHEN THE PROPERTY IS INITIALLY
OFFERED.
15. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Butte
County Department of Behavioral Health has
requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a
salary ordinance amendment which adds the following term
positions in support of the Family Bridges program: one
position of Clinical Program Manager, four flexibly
staffed positions of Mental Health Clinician II/I, four
flexibly staffed positions of Senior Mental Health
Counselor/Mental Health Counselor/Mental Health worker,
and one flexibly staffed position of Medical Records
Technician II/I. All positions have a term to end
June 30, 2002 - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3752
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 7-24-O1 [3.11])
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O1-241 16. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Probation
Department has requested the Department of Human
Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which adds
the following term positions in support of the Family
Bridges program: one position of Supervising Probation
Officer, two flexibly staffed positions of Probation
Officer III/II/I, two positions of Probation Technician,
one flexibly staffed position of Auditor-Accountant II/I,
and one flexibly staffed position of Office
Assistant III/II/I. All positions have a term to end
June 30, 2002 - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3753
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 7-24-O1 [3.12])
17. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Department of Employment and Social Services has
requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a
salary ordinance amendment which corrects the effective
date of the salary change and reclassification of the
Supervisor-Public Guardian/Public Administrator and
Deputy Public Guardian/Public Administrator I positions
retroactive to July 1, 2000. The reclassification and
salary rate change ordinance was approved by the Board on
June 26, 2001, but it did not contain the retroactive
date - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
18. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Department of Employment and Social Services has
requested the Department of Human Resources prepare a
salary ordinance amendment which transfers two flexibly
staffed positions of Social worker III/II from the
CalWORKs budget unit (570-006) to the Social Services
budget unit (570-004) - action requested - WAIVE READING
OF THE ORDINANCE.
19. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Probation Department has requested the Department of
Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment
which deletes one flexibly staffed position of
Information Systems Technician III/II/I and adds one
flexibly staffed position of Information Systems Analyst
II/I or Information Systems Technician III, retroactive
to July 7, 2001, as the result of a reclassification
study - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE
ORDINANCE.
20. Resolution Proclaiming August as Child Support Awareness
Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-084 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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August 14, 2001
O1-241 21. City of Chico Improvement Project No. 10140 -
Right-of-way Acquisition - the City of Chico is planning
a reconstruction project entitled, "Palmetto Avenue
Paving and Frontage Improvements (Project No. 10140)".
This reconstruction project will require the County to
purchase additional right-of-way to accommodate the new
construction of a proposed S-27A handicapped ramp, and
Board approval is requested by the Public works
Department for an acquisition agreement, grant deed, and
certificate of acceptance in support of the project -
action requested - APPROVE ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ACCEPT GRANT DEED AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND
CONSENT.
22. Award of Bid - Installation of Roadway Illumination on
Various Butte County Roadways - County Project
No. SP-97-1 - the project consists of upgrading pavement
traffic striping and markers to enhance safety on various
roadways throughout Butte County. Funding for the
project is 1000 reimbursable through the State Hazard
Elimination and Safety Program. Bids were received on
July 23, 2001, with the low bidder being Chrisp Company
of Fremont, in the amount of $473,095 - action
requested - AWARD BID AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
23. State of California-Department of Food and Agriculture -
Board approval is requested by the Agricultural
Commissioner for a revenue agreement with the State of
California-Department of Food and Agriculture for the
placement and servicing of traps for the Medfly, Oriental
Fruitfly, Melon Fly, Gypsy Moth, and the Japanese Beetle.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2001, through
June 30, 2002, with a maximum amount payable to the
County of $25,202 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. R40309)
24. Tri-County Economic Development Corporation - Board
approval is requested by the Administrative Office for an
agreement with Tri-County Economic Development
Corporation for the provision of economic planning and
coordination activities. The agreement also provides for
the County's annual Economic Development District
Membership, with a membership cost of $14,259. Program
income derived from economic development grants will be
utilized to provide funding for the agreement - action
requested - APPROVE USE OF PROGRAM INCOME AS COUNTY'S
CASH MATCH; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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O1-241 25. Karuna Anand Brar, M.D. - Amendment - Board approval is
requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral
Health for an amendment to the agreement with Karuna
Anand Brar for the provision of medical work in the
specialized field of psychiatry. The amendment extends
the term of the agreement through June 30, 2003, and
provides for a maximum amount payable of $82,500 for
fiscal year 2001-2002, and $82,500 for fiscal year 2002-
2003 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11385)
26. 7th Avenue Center, LLC - Amendment - Board approval is
requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral
Health (BCDBH) for an amendment to the agreement with the
7th Avenue Center, LLC, for the provision of beds and
services to BCDBH clients who are in need of 24-hour
skilled nursing services. The amendment extends the term
of the agreement through June 30, 2002, and increases the
maximum amount payable by $85,443.63 for fiscal year
2001-2002 (department budget). All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11351)
27. Barkiewicz, Kronick and Shanahan - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by County Counsel for an amendment
to the agreement with Barkiewicz, Kronick and Shanahan
for the provision of attorney services. The amendment
revises the compensation rates for attorneys ($180 and
$140 per hour [department budget]), and defines which
expenses will be reimbursed, and at what rate. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X10192)
28. Robert A. Glusman - Board approval is requested by County
Counsel for an agreement with Robert A. Glusman for the
provision of attorney services. The term of the
agreement is one year and/or until cancelled by either
party, and provides for a compensation rate of $125 per
hour (department budget) plus reimbursable expenses -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X10194)
29. Eldon Luce - Board approval is requested by the
Department of Employment and Social Services for a
consulting agreement with Eldon Luce for services in
support of the development of an implementation plan for
the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. The
term of the agreement is August 1, 2001, through
February 20, 2002, with a maximum amount payable of
$30,000 (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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August 14, 2001
01-241 30. Family Tree Services - Board approval is requested by
the Department of Employment and Social Services for an
agreement with Family Tree Services for the provision of
supervised visitation services to families receiving
family reunification services. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $40,000 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
31. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service - Amendment -
Board approval is requested by the Department of
Employment and Social Services for an amendment to the
agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
for administration services for the Special Circumstances
Program. The amendment extends the term of the agreement
through June 30, 2002, and increases the maximum amount
payable to $40,322 (department budget). All other terms
and provisions remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
32. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service - Amendment -
Board approval is requested by the Department of
Employment and Social Services for an agreement with
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for the provision
of counseling and assessment services to Children's
Services clients. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $75,000 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
33. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service -
Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Department
of Employment and Social Services for an amendment to the
agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
for administration of the Family Preservation and Support
Program. The amendment revises the maximum amounts
payable as follows: $191,209 for federal fiscal year
1999-2000, $196,209 for federal fiscal year 2000-2001,
and $191,209 for federal fiscal year 2001-2002
(department budget). All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No.
X11699)
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O1-241 34. Northern California Youth and Family Programs - Board
approval is requested by the Department of Employment and
Social Services for an agreement with Northern California
Youth and Family Programs to administer and provide a
Receiving Home/Emergency Shelter Program which will
provide temporary care for children who are victims of
abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The term of the
agreement is August 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with
a maximum amount payable of $237,920 (department
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X13135)
35. Valley Oak Children's Services - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the Department of Employment and
Social Services for an amendment to the agreement with
Valley Oak Children's Services for the provision of the
Child Care Capacity Building and Quality Improvement
Project. The amendment decreases the maximum amount
payable for fiscal year 2000-2001 by $18,687.61 and
increases the maximum amount payable for fiscal year
2001-2002 by $18,687.61 (department budget). All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action requested -
AUTHORIZE THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO ADJUST THE
ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE CONTRACT TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED
CHANGES; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11957)
36. Applied Testing Consultants, Inc. - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the General Services Director
for an amendment to the agreement with Applied Testing
Consultants, Inc., for the provision of inspection and
testing services related to the construction of the new
juvenile hall. The amendment increases the maximum
amount payable by $10, 837 (project budget) to provide for
payment of the State prevailing wage to inspectors and
testers - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X12061)
37. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant - Board approval is
requested by the Probation Department, in conjunction
with the Sheriff's Office, to apply to the United States
Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance for
grant funds in the amount of $73,437. The Probation
Department and Sheriff's Office are jointly applying for
the funds, and should the grant be awarded, will divide
the funds between the two departments. Funds will be
spent to support law enforcement activities. A $7,300
cash match is required, and payment of the match will
also be divided by the two departments - action
requested - APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER TO SIGN.
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O1-241 38. Office of Criminal Justice Planning - Board approval is
requested by the Probation Department to apply to the
Office of Criminal Justice Planning for funds to support
the Victim witness Program. The term of the grant is
July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, in the amount of
$188,270 (1000 State funds) - action requested - ADOPT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN RESOLUTION O1-085
APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER TO SIGN GRANT DOCUMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY.
39. Oroville Animal Health Center - Board approval is
requested by the Public Health Department for an
agreement with the Oroville Animal Health Center for the
provision of animal sheltering services. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a
maximum amount payable of $40,000 (department budget) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
40. State of California-Department of Health Services -
Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Public
Health Department for an amendment to the revenue
agreement with the State of California-Department of
Health Services for funds to support the TeenSMART
Outreach Program. The amendment extends the term of the
agreement through June 30, 2002, and provides an
additional $38,750 in funding for the program - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
41. State of California-Department of Health Services - Board
approval is requested by the Public Health Department for
a revenue agreement with the State of California-
Department of Health Services which provides for the
Public Health Department to receive reimbursement for
case management services provided to Medi-Cal recipients.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2001, through
June 30, 2002, with a maximum amount payable to the
County of $100,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
42. Butte County Children and Families Commission - Board
approval is requested by the Public Health Department for
a grant agreement with the Butte County Children and
Families Commission for funds to support the planning
component of Butte County's Immunization Registry. The
term of the grant agreement is June 12, 2001, through
June 12, 2002, with a maximum amount payable to the
Public Health Department of $28,490 - action requested -
APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X13014)
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O1-241 43. Health Management Systems, Inc. - Board approval is
requested by the Public Health Department for an
agreement with Health Management Systems, Inc., for the
provision of computerized billing services for claims
generated from the Medical Therapy Unit of the California
Children's Services Program. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $30,000 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X13131)
44. Northwest Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the
Public Health Department for an amendment to the
agreement with the Northwest Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals for the provision of animal
sheltering services. The amendment increases the maximum
amount payable for fiscal year 2000-2001 by $10,800 as a
result of an increased need for sheltering services.
Funding for the amendment is available in the fiscal year
2001-2002 budget - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ENCUMBER AN ADDITIONAL
$10,800 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET TO PROVIDE
FOR THE AMENDED AMOUNT; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X11808)
45. City of Gridley/Linnea Brown - Board approval is
requested by the Public works Department for an agreement
with the City of Gridley and Linnea Brown for the
provision of public transportation services to senior
citizens and disabled persons in the Gridley urban area.
The City of Gridley has entered into an agreement with a
new provider, Linnea Brown, resulting in the need for a
new agreement with the County. The term of the agreement
is April 17, 2001, through April 30, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $10,000 (department budget) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN (Contract No. X13002)
46. United States Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement
Administration - Board approval is requested by the
Sheriff's Office to apply to the United States Department
of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration for $35,000 in
continued funding for use in the investigation of
trafficking of controlled substances within Butte
County - action requested - APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF-CORONER AND THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. R40312)
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01-241 47. Data911 - Board approval is requested by the Sheriff's
Office for an agreement with Data911 for the provision of
software, hardware and support services for a Millennium
Series upgrade to the Sheriff's Office computer system.
The agreement, in the amount of $188,846, provides for
the acquisition of an alpha server, server software,
licensing, and server installation and configuration.
Funding for the agreement is available utilizing fiscal
year 2000-2001 High-Tech Equipment funds (360-012) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13148)
48. waiver of Fees - pursuant to Butte County Code
Section 3-40.5, Board approval is requested by the Fire
Department to waive all permit and inspection fees
associated with the construction of an equipment storage
room for the Bangor Volunteer Fire Company - action
requested - FIND THAT THE WAIVER OF FEES IS IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST AND WAIVE ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING ON COUNTY PROPERTY.
49. Amended Re-Use Plan Governing Program Income - Board
approval is requested by the Administrative Office for an
amended Re-Use Plan Governing Program Income from
Community Development Block Grant Assisted Activities for
the County of Butte. On March 23, 1999, the Board
adopted a re-use plan governing program income from
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The plan
established policy and procedures for the utilization of
program income received as a result of activities funded
under the CDBG program as required by federal law and
state regulation. The proposed amendment names the
departments which serve as lead agencies for various
types of CDBG funds, the process to be used to allocate
the money, and a new reporting form - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-086 APPROVING THE AMENDED RE-USE PLAN
GOVERNING PROGRAM INCOME FROM CDBG ASSISTED ACTIVITIES
FOR THE COUNTY OF BUTTE.
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August 14, 2001
O1-241
MOTION
VOTE
50. Correction to Skills Differential Pay - Revenue and
Reimbursement Officer II - on July 10, 2001, the Board
approved a side letter agreement between the County and
the Revenue and Reimbursement Officer II classification
in the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office primarily
assigned to the Court Collections Program. The side
letter provided for an additional 160 salary incentive as
a result of the additional duties assigned to the
classification, retroactive to October 1, 1999. The
Department of Human Resources has been notified that the
actual percentage rate is 16.2810, and Board approval is
requested to ratify the side letter agreement at this
corrected rate - action requested - APPROVE THE CORRECTED
PERCENTAGE AMOUNT OF 16.2810 FOR SKILLS DIFFERENTIAL PAY
FOR THE REVENUE AND REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER II
CLASSIFICATION IN THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE
PRIMARILY ASSIGNED TO THE COURT COLLECTIONS PROGRAM,
RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 1, 1999. (95)
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS
3.09 AND 3.21.
S M
l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
CHAIR JOSIASSEN PRESENTS A RESOLUTION TO SHARON STONE, INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES,
PROCLAIMING AUGUST AS CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH. (115)
O1-242 Appointments - Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (182)
1. Appointments to listed vacancies. (NONE)
01-243 Update on legislative and budget activities. (189) JOHN S.
BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THAT
A LETTER HAS BEEN PREPARED TO THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM,
REQUESTING THE RE-INSERTION OF $2.6 MILLION REMOVED FROM THE
STATE'S BUDGET FOR COUNTY MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE
ALLOCATION. SUPERVISOR HOUX REQUESTED THE LETTER ALSO BE SENT
TO SENATOR JAMES BRULTE.
1. Legislative Update - Report to the Board - legislative
report by Dale wagerman, wagerman and Associates - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (229)
PRESENTATION OF LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY DALE WAGERMAN, WAGERMAN
AND ASSOCIATES, COUNTY LOBBYISTS.
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August 14, 2001
O1-244 Contract Lobbyists/Consultants Reporting Requirements -
consideration of an ordinance, or other enforceable instrument,
to be effective January 1, 2000, requiring persons or firms who
pay consultants or lobbyists to influence public policy be
required to report who has been hired, and for what purpose,
and to require these same firms to disclose campaign
contributions and gifts - action requested - DIRECT STAFF TO
REVIEW ORDINANCES IN EFFECT IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND TO
RETURN TO THE BOARD WITH A PROPOSED ORDINANCE. (734)
MOTION: I MOVE TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW ORDINANCES IN EFFECT IN OTHER
JURISDICTIONS REGARDING THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST AND
CONSULTANTS AND RETURN TO THE BOARD WITH ALTERNATIVES AND
PROPOSALS.
M S
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
O1-245 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. (1516)
1. Introduction of an Ordinance - Ordinance Adding
Chapter 47, Entitled "Video Customer Service Regulations"
to the Butte County Code - Board approval is requested by
the Administrative Office for an ordinance which would
establish Video Customer Service Regulations for cable
television franchises - action requested - WAIVE READING
OF THE ORDINANCE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED TO
RENAME SECTION 47-56 TO: INADVERTENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
VIOLATION.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 N (Motion Carries)
RECESS
RECONVENE:
10:22 A.M.
10:35 A.M.
Public Hearincrs and Timed Items
O1-246 Public Hearing - Supervisorial Redistricting - consideration of
redistricting proposals and selection of one of the proposals.
Elections Code 21500 states, "in establishing the boundaries of
the districts the board may give consideration to the following
factors: (a) topography, (b) geography, (c) cohesiveness,
contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory, and (d)
community of interest of the districts." The above list is not
exclusive and other comments on redistricting may be submitted
for consideration - action requested - SELECT A REDISTRICTING
PROPOSAL; AND INTRODUCTION AND WAIVER OF READING OF THE
ORDINANCE CONTAINING THE REDISTRICTING PROPOSAL SELECTED.
O1-246 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 10:36 A.M.
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August 14, 2001
MOTION: I MOVE THAT THE HEARING THAT WE HAVE COMMENCED CONTINUE TO ITS
CONCLUSION AND THAT THE OTHER HEARINGS BEGIN AFTER THAT.
M S
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED AT 11:05 A.M.
O1-247 Public Hearing - Pheasant Landing, Unit III - Formation of a
County Service Area - Protest Hearing and Ballot Proceeding -
the County has received an application for the formation of a
County Service Area for fire protection, street lighting, and
storm drainage maintenance services for Pheasant Landing, Unit
III. The formation is subject to ballot proceeding
requirements and approval by the Local Agency Formation
Commission - action requested - OPEN PROTEST HEARING TO ACCEPT
PUBLIC COMMENT; CLOSE HEARING; REQUEST BALLOT RESULTS FROM THE
CLERK OF THE BOARD; ACCEPT ALL INFORMATION, NOTING THAT THE
PROCEDURE WILL BE FINALIZED AFTER THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION HAS MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD CONCERNING THE
FORMATION OF THE COUNTY SERVICE AREA. (**610)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 11:05 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 11:06 A.M.
BALLOT RESULTS: TOTAL BALLOTS: 1
BALLOTS IN FAVOR: 1
BALLOTS OPPOSED: 0
NO PROTESTS RECEIVED.
O1-248 Public Hearing - Ronald Laffins, Trustee of J&J Electric
Pension Trust - Rezone and Tentative Subdivision Map -
consideration of a rezone from SR-1 (Suburban Residential - 1
acre parcels) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) on a 14.36 acre
property comprised of 4 existing parcels (this is a project on
which notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration with
mitigation measures regarding environmental impacts has been
given). The PUD will allow for the creation of 14 residential
parcels of approximately one-third acre each in size, and one
parcel of 8.58 acres, which satisfies and exceeds the
requirement for open space within the PUD, as required by Butte
County Code. Also to be considered is a tentative subdivision
map to create 14 residential parcels of approximately one-third
acre each in size, and one parcel of 8.58 acres for use as a
conservation area and community leach field. water supply is
proposed by service connections to the Butte Creek Estates
Service Corporation. Sewage disposal will be accomplished by
an on-site community sewage disposal system. The property is
located southwest of, and adjacent to, State Route 99, and is
situated on both sides of Estates Drive, at the intersection of
Estates Drive and State Route 99, near Butte Creek Estates
Subdivision and the Butte Creek Country Club, Chico, and
identified as APNs 040-350-019, 020, 021, and 022 (File No.
REZ/TSM 00-04 [DB]) - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE
BOARD TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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August 14, 2001
O1-248 1. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(1-5) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS;
2. FIND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON
FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE HABITAT AND APPROVE THE COLLECTION
OF DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND
GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.5;
3. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-E) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTY OWNED BY RONALD LAFFINS, TRUSTEE OF J&J ELECTRIC
PENSION TRUST, AND IDENTIFIED AS APNS 040-350-019, 020,
021, AND 022, FROM SR-1 (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL - 1 ACRE
PARCELS) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
4. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV(A-G) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, APPROVE TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP 00-04 FOR RONALD LAFFINS, TRUSTEE OF J&J
ELECTRIC PENSION TRUST, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS FOUND
IN EXHIBIT "A" OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001.
(**664)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 11:08 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 11:14 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE, SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I(1-5) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF
REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FIND THAT THE
PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE
HABITAT AND APPROVE THE COLLECTION OF DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND
GAME FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4 (d) (3)
AND 14 CCR 753.5; SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III(A-E) AS DETAILED IN
THE STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
3754 REZONING PROPERTY OWNED BY RONALD LAFFINS, TRUSTEE OF J&J
ELECTRIC PENSION TRUST, AND IDENTIFIED AS APNS 040-350-019,
020, 021, AND 022, FROM SR-1 (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL - 1 ACRE
PARCELS) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND SUBJECT TO FINDINGS IV (A-G) AS DETAILED IN
THE STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001, FURTHER MOVE TO APPROVE
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 00-04 FOR RONALD LAFFINS, TRUSTEE OF
J&J ELECTRIC PENSION TRUST, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS FOUND IN
EXHIBIT "A" OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 2001.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 NV 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
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August 14, 2001
O1-249 Public Hearing - Supervisorial Redistricting - consideration of
redistricting proposals and selection of one of the proposals.
Elections Code 21500 states, "in establishing the boundaries of
the districts the board may give consideration to the following
factors: (a) topography, (b) geography, (c) cohesiveness,
contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory, and (d)
community of interest of the districts." The above list is not
exclusive and other comments on redistricting may be submitted
for consideration - action requested - SELECT A REDISTRICTING
PROPOSAL; AND INTRODUCTION AND WAIVER OF READING OF THE
ORDINANCE CONTAINING THE REDISTRICTING PROPOSAL SELECTED.
(**920)
PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED: 11:15 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED: 11:50 A.M.
01-250 Public Hearing - Butte County Department of Development
Services - Rezone - consideration of a rezone to conform the
zoning of the subject property to the General Plan, rezoning
from A-5 (Agricultural - 5 acre parcels) and A-R (Agricultural
Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) three parcels totaling
4.9 acres that are developed with a 10 unit motel on 2.95
acres, a home on 1 acre, and three homes on 0.95 acres (this is
a project on which notice of intent to adopt a negative
declaration with mitigation measures regarding environmental
impacts has been given). The property is located south of, and
adjacent to, State Route 32, approximately 1/4 mile southeast
of Muir Avenue, at 3207 State Route 32, Chico, and identified
as APNs 042-100-002, 003, and 004 (File No. REZ O1-02 [CD]) -
action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING AND CONTINUE THE HEARING OPEN TO AUGUST 28, 2001, AT
10:30 A.M. (**2243)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 11:50 A.M. AND CONTINUED OPEN TO
AUGUST 28, 2001, AT 10:30 A.M.
O1-251 Public Hearing - Kimberly Jensen - Rezone - consideration of a
rezone from FR-40 (Foothill Recreational - 40 acre parcels) to
FR-20 (Foothill Recreational - 20 acre parcels) on a 209 +/-
acre parcel (this is a project on which a notice of intent to
adopt a negative declaration with mitigation measures regarding
environmental impacts has been given). The property is
designated Agricultural Residential 1 to 40 by the General
Plan. The property is located approximately 1 mile south of
the Town of Paradise, and 1/4 mile east of the Paradise Skypark
Airport. The property is situated at the bottom of Clear Creek
Canyon, with Clear Creek bisecting the property, and identified
as APN 041-080-049 (File No. REZ Ol-Ol [CD]) - action
requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING
AND CONTINUE THE HEARING OPEN TO AUGUST 28, 2001, AT 10:45 A.M.
(**2298)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 11:53 A.M. AND CONTINUED OPEN TO
AUGUST 28, 2001, AT 10:45 A.M.
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Auciust 14, 2001
O1-252 Public Hearing - Supervisorial Redistricting - consideration of
redistricting proposals and selection of one of the proposals.
Elections Code 21500 states, "in establishing the boundaries of
the districts the board may give consideration to the following
factors: (a) topography, (b) geography, (c) cohesiveness,
contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory, and (d)
community of interest of the districts." The above list is not
exclusive and other comments on redistricting may be submitted
for consideration - action requested - SELECT A REDISTRICTING
PROPOSAL; AND INTRODUCTION AND WAIVER OF READING OF THE
ORDINANCE CONTAINING THE REDISTRICTING PROPOSAL SELECTED.
(**2397) (***00)
PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED: 11:55 A.M.
RECESS: 1:38 P.M.
RECONVENE: 1:49 P.M.
Public Hearincr and Timed Items
O1-252 Public Hearing - Supervisorial Redistricting - consideration of
redistricting proposals and selection of one of the proposals.
Elections Code 21500 states, "in establishing the boundaries of
the districts the board may give consideration to the following
factors: (a) topography, (b) geography, (c) cohesiveness,
contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory, and (d)
community of interest of the districts." The above list is not
exclusive and other comments on redistricting may be submitted
for consideration - action requested - SELECT A REDISTRICTING
PROPOSAL; AND INTRODUCTION AND WAIVER OF READING OF THE
ORDINANCE CONTAINING THE REDISTRICTING PROPOSAL SELECTED.
(***2989)(****00)
MOTION: MOVE TO VOTE ON EACH OF THE STAFF PROPOSED OPTIONS 1-4A, IN
THAT ORDER, AND I AM REQUESTING A NO VOTE ON OPTIONS 1, 2, 3,
4, AND 4A.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
MOTIONS RESULTING FROM ABOVE MOTION:
1. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF REDISTRICTING PLAN 1.
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 N 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
2. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF REDISTRICTING PLAN 2.
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 N 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
3. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF REDISTRICTING PLAN 3.
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 N 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
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August 14, 2001
O1-252 4. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF REDISTRICTING PLAN 4.
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
5. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF REDISTRICTING PLAN 4A.
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 N 5 N (Motion Fails to Carry)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT REDISTRICTING PLAN OPTION 5, THE RETURN TO
FAIRNESS PLAN, INCLUDING THE MAP AS PROVIDED TO ALL THE
SUPERVISORS, AND I AM ASKING FOR A YES VOTE ON THIS MOTION, AND
TO WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE FOR PLAN 5 AS PREPARED BY
STAFF, WITH THE MAP ATTACHED.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 N 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
RECESS: 3:29 P.M.
RECONVENE: 4:04 P.M.
Public Hearings and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002. (*****206)
PUBLIC HEARINGS OPENED AT 4:04 P.M. AND CONTINUED OPEN TO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT 9:00 A.M.
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Auciust 14, 2001
O1-254 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.) (*****640)
1. MATHEW LAKOTA ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO REQUEST THE BOARD
MAKE ATTENDANCE AT THE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETINGS
MANDATORY FOR APPOINTED DEPARTMENT HEADS.
O1-255 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 4:25 P.M. FOR A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) TWO POTENTIAL CASES; AND
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
PROPERTY: 2275 ELM, CHICO (APN 005-490-035);
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN BLACKLOCK; NEGOTIATING
PARTIES: COUNTY OF BUTTE, CITY OF CHICO,
SPARTAN PARTNERS 20; UNDER NEGOTIATION:
PRICE, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF POTENTIAL SALE.
(*****881)
RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 5:10 P.M. FROM A
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) TWO POTENTIAL CASES; AND
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
PROPERTY: 2275 ELM, CHICO (APN 005-490-035);
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN BLACKLOCK; NEGOTIATING
PARTIES: COUNTY OF BUTTE, CITY OF CHICO,
SPARTAN PARTNERS 20; UNDER NEGOTIATION:
PRICE, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF POTENTIAL SALE.
(*****938) (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
RECESS: MEETING RECESSED AT 5:10 P.M. TO RECONVENE ON WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 15, 2001, AT 9:00 A.M.
RECONVENE: MEETING RECONVENED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT 9:11 A.M.
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. (*****921)
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Auciust 14, 2001
Public Hearincr and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
(*****942) (******00)
PUBLIC HEARINGS RECONVENED: 9:12 A.M.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; CYNDI MANN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER; DAVE HOUSER, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND DAVE KELLY,
ASSISTANT AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE ABATEMENT ISSUES BY SEAN
FARRELL, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
RECESS: 10:52 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:59 A.M.
Public Hearincr and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
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August 14, 2001
O1-253 2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
(******1192)(*******00) (Tape 7 failed after 300)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY SCOTT MACKENZIE, SHERIFF-CORONER.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY BILL SAGER, FIRE CHIEF.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY STEVE ELLEN, INTERIM CHIEF
PROBATION OFFICER.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY MIKE RAMSEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY SHARON STONE, INTERIM DIRECTOR
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES.
RECESS: 12:18 P.M.
RECONVENE: 1:05 P.M.
Public Hearing and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
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August 14, 2001
O1-253 4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002. (********00)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY JIM BOTIL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PUBLIC HEALTH.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY BRAD LUZ, DIRECTOR BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY PAT CRAGAR, DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT
AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY ED CRADDOCK, DIRECTOR WATER AND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY DICK PUELICHER, TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY CANDACE GRUBBS, CLERK-
RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY KEN REIMERS, ASSESSOR.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY DAVE HOUSER, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
RECESS: 2:34 P.M.
RECONVENE: 2:46 P.M.
Public Hearing and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
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August 14, 2001
O1-253 4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
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PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY NANCY BROWER, DIRECTOR LIBRARIES.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY JEANNE GRAVETTE, DIRECTOR HUMAN
RESOURCES.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY BOB BARNES, DIRECTOR INFORMATION
SYSTEMS.
RECESS: MEETING RECESSED 3:43 P.M., TO RECONVENE ON THURSDAY,
AUGUST 16, 2001, AT 9:00 A.M.
RECONVENE: MEETING RECONVENED THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2001, AT 9:17 A.M.
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. (*********2119)
Public Hearing and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
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O1-253 6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS RECONVENED: 9:17 A.M.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY MIKE CRUMP, DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY TOM BUFORD, INTERIM DIRECTOR
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
RECESS: 10:10 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:21 A.M.
Public Hearincr and Timed Items
O1-253 Public Hearing - Butte County Final Budget Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 - action requested:
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 AND TAKE COMMENTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS AND
PUBLIC; AND PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS;
2. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES AND TAKE COMMENTS;
3. CONTINUE HEARINGS OPEN TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001, AT
9:00 A.M., FOR REMAINING DEPARTMENT HEAD PRESENTATIONS;
4. AFTER FINAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT,
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002, AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON REALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 REALIGNMENT REVENUES;
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
REALIGNMENT REVENUE; AND
6. SET TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
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PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY BILL OLSEN, FARM AND HOME ADVISOR.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY RICHARD PRICE, AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY JOHN BLACKLOCK, CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; AND MIKE PYEATT, GENERAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR.
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O1-253 PUBLIC HEARINGS CLOSED: 11:55 A.M.
BOARD DIRECTION TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO PROVIDE
FINAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS THAT INCLUDE ALL THE RECOMMENDATIONS
PRESENTED BY THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, TO INCLUDE THE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS POSITIONS REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENTS, FOR THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND THE SHERIFF-CORONER TO MEET TO
DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF THE $500,000 RURAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT FUNDS, TO INCREASE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL ACCOUNT $21,300, TO INCLUDE FUNDING
FOR THE FIRE FIGHTER I STAFFING UPGRADES, AND TO SET
AUGUST 28, 2001, AS THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET.
THE BOARD ALSO DIRECTED A SPECIAL MEETING BE SET FOR THURSDAY
AUGUST 30, 2001, AT 9:00 A.M. FOR CONSIDERATION OF CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER INTERVIEWS. A SECOND MEETING WILL BE
CONSIDERED FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2001, FOR ADDITIONAL
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER INTERVIEWS.
ADJOURNMENT: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE
BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
12:50 P.M., TO RECONVENE AT A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
AUGUST 28, 2001, AT 9:00 A.M.
CURT JOSIASSEN, CHAIR
ATTEST:
John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By.
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