HomeMy WebLinkAboutM102301BOARD 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
October 23, 2001
Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Supervisors presents: Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi, and Chair
Josiassen. Also present: Starlyn Brown, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer; Bruce Alpert, County Counsel; and
Marion Reeves, Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
Invocation - Reverend Bob Biehler, Paradise United Methodist
Church, Paradise.
01-327 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. (203)
1. Greenleaf Compaction, Inc. - Board approval is requested
by the Sheriff's Office for an agreement with Greenleaf
Compaction, Inc., for the provision of a cardboard bailer
for use primarily on the cardboard generated by the Butte
County Jail food services division. The term of the
agreement is November 1, 2001, through November 1, 2006,
with a maximum amount payable of $250 per month
(department budget). This is a renewing agreement and
Greenleaf Compaction, Inc., is providing one month of
free service for the agreement renewal - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X13260)
2. Greenleaf Compaction, Inc. - Board approval is requested
by the Sheriff's Office for an agreement with Greenleaf
Compaction, Inc., for the provision of a trash compactor
for use by the Butte County Jail. The term of the
agreement is November 1, 2001, through November 1, 2006,
with a maximum amount payable of $365 per month
(department budget). This is a renewing agreement and
Greenleaf Compaction, Inc., is providing one month of
free service for the agreement renewal - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Contract No. X13259)
THESE ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA WITHOUT BOARD
CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
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Consent Acrenda
O1-328 1. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES
OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2001; SEPTEMBER 13, 2001;
SEPTEMBER 25, 2001; AND OCTOBER 1, 2001.
2. Appointments in Lieu of Elections - pursuant to
Elections Code Section 10515, the County Clerk-
Recorder/Registrar of Voters submits a list of
appointments to be made by the Board for agencies wherein
the number of persons who filed a Declaration of
Candidacy for the November 6, 2001, election did not
exceed the number of offices to be filled. The Board is
requested to appoint and declare elected: Gary Randle,
Director, Buzztail Community Services District, term to
end December 2, 2005; John Knoch and Jeffery Reed,
Directors, Richardson Springs Community Services
District, terms to end December 2, 2005; Robert Becker,
Director, Richardson Springs Community Services District,
term to end December 5, 2003; Lawrence O. Grell,
Director, Drainage District 100, term to end
December 2, 2005; Carol Chaffin Albrecht, Director, Table
Mountain Irrigation District, term to end
December 2, 2005; Dennis Thengvall and Michael Felkins,
Directors, Richvale Sanitary District, terms to end
December 2, 2005 - action requested - APPOINT AND DECLARE
ELECTED APPOINTEES.
3. Casa Del Rey Planned Unit Development Subdivision Units
No. 2 and 3 - Final Maps - consideration of the final
maps for Casa Del Rey Planned Unit Development
Subdivision Unit No. 2 and Unit No. 3, consisting of 14
and 22 lots respectively, plus common areas located on
the west side of Pentz Road lying south of Paradise, and
identified as APNs 041-047-054, 055-310-007, and 041-080-
025 (portion). The developer has provided letters of
credit to guarantee the construction of the required
road, drainage, fire protection and sewer facilities
within one year - action requested - APPROVE FINAL MAPS;
ACCEPT ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS OFFERED FOR
DEDICATION ON BEHALF OF THE ENTITIES NAMED IN ITEMS 1 AND
2 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT FOR UNIT NO. 2 AND UNIT NO. 3;
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
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O1-328 4. Durham Land Estates Subdivision, Phase 3 - Final
Map - consideration of a subdivision map for Phase 3,
which will create 10 lots and the necessary public
streets in compliance with the conditions of approval.
The developer has provided letters of credit to guarantee
construction of the required improvements within one
year - action requested - APPROVE FINAL MAP FOR DURHAM
LAND ESTATES, PHASE 3; ACCEPT PETERSON ESTATES DRIVE,
MARSH COURT, AND THAT PORTION OF TRACY RANCH ROAD AS
OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN ITEM 1 OF THE OWNER'S
STATEMENT. ACCEPT THE PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT AS OFFERED
IN ITEM 2 OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION
AGREEMENT.
5. Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) Agreements - on
October 10, 2001, the Land Conservation Act Advisory
Committee unanimously voted to recommend a one-time
extension of the filing deadline for Land Conservation
Act contract applications from September 15, 2001, to
October 31, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE FILING
DEADLINE EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2001, TO
OCTOBER 31, 2001.
6. Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) Contracts -
Board approval is requested by the Assessor for a
resolution which will provide that all lands under
Williamson Act contracts (except any such contract for
which a notice of non-renewal has been given) will
receive a 20o reduction off their Proposition 13 base
value. This allows these same properties to qualify for
State Department of Conservation subvention funds ($1 per
acre for non-prime land and $5 per acre for prime land) -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-121 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
7. Emergency Medical Services Appropriation (EMSA) - the
State Department of Health Services has notified the
County of the availability of $205,013 from the Emergency
Medical Services Appropriation (AB 430) for fiscal year
2001-2002. The funds will be used for reimbursement of
uncompensated emergency medical services. The Public
Health Department is requesting the Board approve the
Declaration of Intent, Option 3, authorizing the State
Department of Health Services to administer the EMSA on
behalf of the County through the EMSA Contract Back
Program - action requested - APPROVE DECLARATION OF
INTENT, OPTION 3, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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01-328 8. State of California-Department of Alcohol and Drug
Programs - Youth Development and Crime Prevention Grant -
Board approval is requested by the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health to accept $306,302 in
grant funds received by the State under the Youth
Development and Crime Prevention Initiative. The program
will provide job training and employment opportunities,
counseling, and youth leadership training and community
activities for young people. The term of the grant is
July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002. The program is
expected to be funded at the same level for three years -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-099 (4/5
vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
GRANT REVENUE; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT.
9. State of California-Department of Social Services - Board
approval is requested by the Department of Employment and
Social Services to accept and appropriate $38,375 in
State Independent Living Program funds. The transfer
will provide additional funding for the agreement with
Northern California Youth and Families for the provision
of the Independent Living Program. The Department set
the agreement budget at $175,000, however, the current
year's allocation received was $213,475. The transfer
will allocate the full amount to the agreement - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-097 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED STATE
REVENUE; AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES
IN BUDGET UNIT 570-004/536.184.
10. Assessor's Office - Computer Server - Board approval is
requested by the Assessor's Office to transfer funds in
the amount of $10,100 to cover the cost of a computer
server approved for purchase in the fiscal year 2000-2001
budget. Due to an oversight, the funding was not
transferred prior to the end of the fiscal year, and the
appropriation for the purchase was lost. The funds will
be transferred from the department's Property
Characteristics Trust Fund - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-098 (4/5 vote required); AND AUTHORIZE
THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PAY FOR SERVER PURCHASE.
11. Distribution of Excess Proceeds from the Sale of Tax-
defaulted Property - County Counsel submits
recommendations regarding distribution of excess proceeds
from the sale of tax-defaulted property, and requests the
Board order distribution pursuant to Revenue and Taxation
Code Section 4675 - action requested - ADOPT
RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND ORDER DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 4675.
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O1-328 12. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the
Probation Department has requested the Department of
Human Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment
which extends the term of one flexibly staffed position
of Probation Officer III/II/I, and one term 3/4-time
flexibly staffed position of Office Assistant III/II/I to
June 30, 2002. The positions support the Serious
Habitual Offender Grant Program, and funding for the
grant has been renewed through the end of the current
fiscal year - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3778 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-9-O1 [3.16])
13. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public
Health Department has requested the Department of Human
Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which adds
one half-time flexibly staffed position of Office
Assistant III/II/I in support of the wellness to work
program. The position will be fully funded by State
funds - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3779 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-9-O1 [3.17])
14. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Public
Health Department has requested the Department of Human
Resources prepare a salary ordinance amendment which
increases the salary of the position of Director of
Health Education ($26.24 - $31.89), retroactive to
July 8, 2000. The adjustment provides for the 4o cost of
living allowance granted July 8, 2000, which was not
applied to this position - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3780 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM
10-9-O1 [3.18])
15. 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 deletes one position of
Social worker Supervisor II from the Administration
budget unit (570-001), and adds one position of Social
worker Supervisor II to the Services budget unit (570-
004). The position was assigned to the Administration
budget unit for the duration of a special project and is
being transferred back to the Services budget unit now
that the project has been completed - action requested -
wAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
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O1-328 16. 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 deletes two positions of
Information Systems Analyst II, and adds two flexibly
staffed positions of Information Systems Analyst
III/II/I. The change will provide the department with
greater flexibility in staffing choices, and will keep
the positions consistent with other Information Systems
Analyst positions in the department - action requested -
WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
17. Introduction 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 creates the classifications of
Psychologist II ($26.11-$31.73) and Supervising
Psychologist ($28.85-$35.07), and retitles the positions
of Psychologist to Psychologist I, in response to a study
on the organizational structure of the Psychological
Services Division. The ordinance also deletes four
positions of Psychologist, and adds three positions of
Psychologist II/I, and one position of Supervising
Psychologist to implement the new structure - action
requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
18. Introduction 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 deletes one flexibly staffed position of
Mental Health Clinician II/I, and adds one position of
Supervisor-Mental Health Counselor in support of the Drug
Treatment Program under Proposition 36 - 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 Legal
Typist Clerk/Office Assistant III/II/I, and adds one
flexibly staffed position of Legal Secretary I/Legal
Typist Clerk as the result of a reclassification study -
action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
20. Resolution in Recognition of Farm City Celebration -
Board approval is requested by the Agricultural
Commissioner for a resolution in support of the 21St
Annual Farm City Celebration, October 30 to
November 17, 2001 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
O1-122 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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O1-328 21. Resolution Extending a Non-exclusive Cable Television
Franchise in the Unincorporated Areas of Paradise -
Board approval is requested by the Administrative Office
for a resolution which will extend the non-exclusive
cable television franchise granted to TCI of Northern
California, Inc., in the Paradise area, to December 31,
2001. The extension will allow additional time to
conclude franchise negotiations, allow for public review
to extend beyond October 31, 2001, and provide for
uninterrupted cable service to subscribers - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-123 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
22. Reconstruction of Concow Road from State Route 70 to
Nelson Bar Road - County Project No. 52515A-94-1 -
Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 - CCO No. 1, in the
increasing amount of $102,141.41 provides for the
reconstruction of an additional 1.29 mile section of
roadway on Pinkston Canyon Road between State Route 70
and Concow Road. The additional roadway reconstruction
is being funded with the balance of STIP funds (1000
reimbursable State funds) remaining for this fiscal
year - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
23. Pavement Overlay on Various Butte County Roadways -
County Project No. AC-2000-1 - Contract Change Order
(CCO) No. 1 - CCO No. 1, in the increasing amount of
$132,761.16, provides for the reconstruction of an
additional 1.15 mile section of roadway on Riceton
Highway between State Route 162 and the Union Pacific
railroad tracks. The additional roadway reconstruction
is being funded with the balance of STIP funds (1000
reimbursable State funds) remaining for this fiscal
year - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
24. Reconstruction of Concow Road from State Route 70 to
Nelson Bar Road - County Project No. 52515A-94-1 - Notice
of Completion - the project consisted of the
reconstruction of a portion of an existing two-lane
roadway by placing aggregate base and surfacing with
asphalt concrete. All contract work has been completed
in accordance with plans and specifications - action
requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
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01-328 25. Roadway widening on Midway at the Durham Ball Park
Entrance - County Project No. 26311-2-00-1 - Notice of
Completion - the project consisted of grinding and
removing the existing asphalt concrete open grade
surface, grinding and widening the shoulders,
constructing an asphalt concrete leveling course, and
surfacing the entire roadway with an asphalt concrete
overlay. All contract work has been completed in
accordance with plans and specifications - action
requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
26. Pavement Overlay on Various Butte County Roads: Grand
Avenue, Upper Palermo Road, and Biggs East Highway -
County Project No. AC-99-2 - Notice of Completion - the
project consisted of placing asphalt concrete over
pavement reinforcing fabric, placing aggregate base
shoulder backing, thermoplastic traffic strips, pavement
markings and pavement markers over an approximate length
of 6.6 miles. All contract work has been completed in
accordance with plans and specifications - action
requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
27. Pavement Overlay on Various Butte County Roads: East
Gridley Road, B Street and Larkin Road - County Project
No. AC-2000-1 - Notice of Completion - the project
consisted of placing asphalt concrete over pavement
reinforcing fabric, placing aggregate base shoulder
backing, thermoplastic traffic strips, pavement markings
and pavement markers over an approximate length of 4.9
miles. All contract work has been completed in
accordance with plans and specifications - action
requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK; AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND DIRECT RECORDING OF
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
28. 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.
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O1-328 29. Lawrence Odle - Employment Agreement - Board
approval of an employment agreement with Lawrence Odle
for the position of Interim Chief Administrative Officer.
The term of the agreement is October 26, 2001, through
February 26, 2002, with a maximum salary amount payable
of $44,289, a $70 per month cell phone allowance, and a
$520 per month car allowance (Administrative Office
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
30. NorthStar Engineering - Board approval is requested by
the Administrative Office for an agreement with NorthStar
Engineering for the provision of engineering services in
support of the County's Small Communities Grant
application. The grant is being sought in support of the
Chico Urban Area Nitrate Compliance Plan wherein 7,800
dwelling units are proposed to be converted from on-site
septic systems to sewer. The term of the agreement is
through October 31, 2002, with a maximum amount payable
of $81,200. Funding for the agreement is available in
the County Service Area #114 (Chico Urban Area Nitrate
Compliance Plan) budget, and is entirely reimbursable by
the grant - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13251)
31. Application for Grant Funds for Urban Recreational and
Cultural Centers - Board approval is requested by the
Administrative Office for a resolution approving the
application for local assistance funds from the Urban
Recreational and Cultural Centers, Museums, and
Facilities for wildlife or Environmental Education Grant
Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean water,
Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. The
grant funds will be used to rehabilitate the Memorial
Halls - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-124 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
32. 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 funds
to support Glassy-winged Sharpshooter/Pierces Disease
activities for fiscal year 2001-2002. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, with a
maximum amount payable to the County of $73,423. The
Agricultural Commissioner's fiscal year 2001-2002 budget
included $50,000 for this agreement, and Board approval
is requested for a budget transfer to accept and
appropriate the additional $23,423 received - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-095 (4 /5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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O1-328 33. Right Road Recovery Programs, Inc. - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health for an amendment to the agreement with
Right Road Recovery Programs, Inc., for the provision of
residential treatment services for drug and/or alcohol
abuse, perinatal services for clients with children, and
residential treatment services for severely mentally ill
homeless individuals. The amendment extends the term of
the agreement through June 30, 2002, increases the
maximum amount payable by $86,580 (department budget) for
fiscal year 2001-2002, and provides clarifying language
with regards to cost reports and payment provisions -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X10699)
34. Glenn County Human Resource Agency - Amendment - Board
approval is requested by the Department of Employment and
Social Services for an amendment to the agreement with
the Glenn County Human Resource Agency which provides for
the County's share of operating the Northern Regional
Child welfare Services/Case Management Systems (CwS/CMS)
computer training center. The amendment extends the term
of the agreement through June 30, 2002, and provides for
reimbursement of the County's operating costs to Glenn
County. The County receives an annual allocation from
the State to provide CwS/CMS computer training. The
proposed amendment provides that the Federal and State
portion of the annual allocation be paid directly to
Glenn County, and specifies the required County match of
$9,503 (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. X11414)
35. Parent Education Network - Amendment - Board approval is
requested by the Department of Employment and Social
Services for an amendment to the agreement with the
Parent Education Network for the provision of the
Families in Transition Team program. The amendment
changes the method of payment from a "1/12th of the
contract per month" method to a "per unit of service"
payment method. The amendment also specifies the type of
detailed information required for review by the
Department. 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. (Contract No.
X11649)
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O1-328
MOTION:
VOTE
36. Community Opportunities for Vocational Experience
(C.O.V.E.) - Amendment - Board approval is requested by
the Public works Department for an amendment to the
agreement with C.O.V.E. for the provision of curbside
recycling service in the Town of Paradise and some
unincorporated County areas in the vicinity of Magalia
and Paradise Pines. The term of the agreement is
October 1, 2000, through October 1, 2002, with a maximum
amount payable of $27,000. The agreement is funded by
grant funds received from the California Department of
Conservation. Grant funds totaling $37,151 were
received, and the Public works Department is also
requesting to utilize the remaining $10,151 to purchase
recycling containers for use in the communities of
Cohasset, Forest Ranch, Durham and Centerville - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
(Contract NO. X11798)
37. Annual Report to the California State Library for Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION.
38. Advance Step Hire - the Department of Child Support
Services has requested the Department of Human Resources
prepare an agenda item, pursuant to Personnel Rules,
Section 11.5b, requesting the Board approve the advance
step hire of a Family Support Case Manager II candidate
to Step 3 of the salary range based on experience -
action requested - APPROVE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF A FAMILY
SUPPORT CASE MANAGER II CANDIDATE TO STEP 3 OF THE SALARY
RANGE. (219)
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS
3.37 AND 3.38.
S M
l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular A ecr nda
O1-329
CHAIR JOSIASSEN PRESENTS A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE
FARM CITY CELEBRATION TO RICHARD PRICE, AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER. (232)
Appointments - Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (390)
1. Appointments to listed vacancies. (NONE)
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O1-329 2. Sacramento River watershed Program -consideration of the
appointment of a Board member representative to serve as
a founding trustee of the Sacramento River watershed
Program - action requested - APPOINT BOARD MEMBER
REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERVISOR JOSIASSEN, BOARD MEMBER
REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
O1-330 Update on legislative and budget activities. STARLYN S. BROWN,
ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THAT
THE LEGISLATURE IS IN RECESS, BUT A LISTING OF MAJOR BILLS OF
INTEREST TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND WILL BE
FORWARDED TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE
SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUND INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENTED TO
DEPARTMENTS ON WEDNESDAY. (880)
O1-331 Research and Business Park - Site Designation Criteria - on
September 11, 2001, the Board directed Development Services
Department staff to initiate the process of a General Plan
Amendment and zoning change for four parcels of real property
in the unincorporated area of Butte County from agricultural
uses to research and business park uses. Staff is requesting
the Board consider whether to include two additional parcels in
the process, execute the application for the General Plan
Amendment and zoning ordinance changes, and authorize the
budget transfer required to fund the consultant services that
would be utilized in connection with environmental review -
action requested:
1. FIND THAT THE SITE AREAS 3 AND 4 SUBSTANTIALLY SATISFY
THE SITE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL PLAN, AND
SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE
PROJECT IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE STAFF REPORT
DATED OCTOBER 9, 2001;
2. APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONE, IDENTIFIED AS ATTACHMENT "D" OF THE STAFF REPORT
DATED OCTOBER 9, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND
3. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-096 (4 /5 vote required)
TRANSFERRING $250,000 FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR
CONTINGENCIES BUDGET UNIT (690.010) TO THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT-PLANNING DIVISION BUDGET UNIT
(480.001) (995) (**00)
MOTION: I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE SITE AREAS 3 AND 4 SUBSTANTIALLY
SATISFY THE SITE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL PLAN, AND
SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE
PROJECT IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED
OCTOBER 9, 2001.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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October 23, 2001
O1-331 MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-096 TRANSFERRING
$25,000 FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES
BUDGET UNIT (690.010) TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT-PLANNING DIVISION (480.001); AND APPROVE
THE APPLICATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONE, IDENTIFIED AS ATTACHMENT "D" OF THE STAFF
REPORT DATED OCTOBER 9, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
M
VOTE: 1 2 3 4 5 (MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF SECOND)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AND REZONE, IDENTIFIED AS ATTACHMENT "D" OF THE STAFF REPORT
DATED OCTOBER 9, 2001, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
FURTHER MOVE TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-096 TRANSFERRING
$250,000 FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES BUDGET UNIT
(690.010) TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT-PLANNING
DIVISION BUDGET UNIT (480.001). ADDITIONALLY, STAFF IS TO
PROCEED WITH MORE SPECIFIC DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITIES
REGARDING THEIR PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING FINANCIAL, AND THAT
THIS PROCESS WILL PROVIDE CONFIRMATION BEYOND A LETTER OF
INTEREST FROM LANDOWNERS.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
RECESS: 10:59 A.M.
RECONVENE: 11:11 A.M.
Public Hearincrs and Timed Items
01-332 Timed Item - Butte County Child Care Committee - Update
Report - report to the Board on the outcomes of the Butte
County Child Care Committee meeting of August 20, 2001 - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (**805)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY JEANNE GRAVETTE, DIRECTOR-HUMAN
RESOURCES.
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October 23, 2001
01-333 Public Hearing - Ridgeway Development Tentative Subdivision
Map - Appeal - consideration of the appeal of the Development
Review Committee's approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map to
create a gated, private subdivision containing 177 single-
family residential parcels and 140 residential condominiums
(317 residential units total) from three existing parcels
totaling 135 acres. (This is a project on which notice of
intent to adopt a negative declaration with mitigation measures
regarding environmental impacts has been given.) Phase I of
the subdivision will include 171 residential units (109 single
family residential parcels and 62 condominium units), and Phase
II will include 146 units (68 single family residential parcels
and 78 condominium units). The project is proposed to contain
natural and developed open-space. water service is proposed to
be provided by the Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District.
Sewer service is proposed to be provided by the Lake Oroville
Area Public Utilities District. Access will be provided by two
private subdivision roads connecting with the Olive Highway
(State Route 162). The property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit
Development) and is located on the south side of Olive Highway
(State Route 162) immediately east of Apica Avenue, in the
Oroville area, and identified as APNS 069-520-023, 039, and
040. (File No. TSM 00-02 [DB]) - action requested - STAFF
RECOMMENDS THE BOARD CONTINUE THE HEARING OPEN TO
NOVEMBER 20, 2001, AT 11:00 A.M. (**912)
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED 11:16 A.M., AND CONTINUED OPEN TO
NOVEMBER 20, 2001, AT 11:00 A.M., TO ALLOW STAFF ADDITIONAL
TIME TO ADDRESS THE TWO APPEALS.
Regular Agenda
O1-334 Sacramento Valley water Management Agreement - Report to the
Board - presentation regarding the status of the Sacramento
Valley water Management Agreement associated with Phase 8 of
the State water Board water rights hearings - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (**3105) (***00)
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY DAVID GUY, MARK OLIVER, DAN
KEPPEN.
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October 23, 2001
O1-335 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 12:36 P.M. TO A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE; PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE
GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY, EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT);
COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL
SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL
AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT). (***612)
RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 2:12 P.M. FROM A
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE; PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE
GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY, EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT);
COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL
SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL
AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT). (***690)
(NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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October 23, 2001
Regular Agenda
O1-336 Board Discussion - Consideration of the Addition of a 1/4-time
Attorney to the Public Defender Consortium - pursuant to Board
direction of October 9, 2001, discussion of the addition of a
1/4-time attorney to the Public Defender program in support of
therapeutic courts - action requested - APPROVE ADDITION OF A
1/4-TIME ATTORNEY TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER PROGRAM. (***692)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF A 1/4-TIME ATTORNEY TO THE
PUBLIC DEFENDER PROGRAM.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
01-337 Development Services Department - Supplemental Report -
presentation of a supplemental report to the department report
of August 28, 2001, setting forth observations and
recommendations regarding the overall organization of County
land development services, and specific suggestions regarding
operational issues in the department - action requested -
ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT; AND SHOULD THE BOARD APPROVE
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, APPROVE AND DIRECT THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO PREPARE
A BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) OF FUNDS FROM THE
COUNTY'S APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES FUND TO THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS REFLECTED IN THE AGENDA
REPORT DATED OCTOBER 23, 2001. (***945)
THE BOARD DIRECTED THE DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO DEVELOP A PLAN ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH
THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THE REPORT. THE BOARD
ACCEPTED THE REPORT BY CONSENSUS.
O1-338 Resource Conservation District - consideration of a resolution
calling for an election regarding the formation of the Butte
County Resource Conservation District, and consolidating the
election with the Statewide Primary to be held March 5, 2002 -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (***3642) (****00)
MOTION: I MOVE ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-125 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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October 23, 2001
O1-339 Submission of Grant Application for Funding Under the Local
Groundwater Management Assistance Act of 2000 (AB 303) - Board
approval is requested by the Department of water and Resource
Conservation to apply for grant funding under the Local
Groundwater Management Assistance Act of 2000 for the
completion of two dedicated monitoring wells equipped with
extensometers associated with the implementation of Chapter 33
of the Butte County Code - action requested - APPROVE GRANT
PROPOSAL; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (****151)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE GRANT PROPOSAL; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-126
AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
01-340 Agreement with the State Department of water Resources
Extending the County's Entitlement Reduction Through 2004 -
Board approval is requested by the Department of water and
Resource Conservation for an agreement with the State
Department of water Resources which will continue the reduction
of the County's Table A entitlement at 3,500 acre feet through
2004 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (****499)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION O1-127 APPROVING AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
O1-341 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration
and action. (****618) (NONE)
01-342 Board Calendar Modification - consideration of a Board calendar
modification for the month of November, changing the meeting
date of Tuesday, November 6, 2001, to Tuesday,
November 13, 2001 - action requested - BOARD DISCUSSION AND
ACTION. (****625)
MOTION: I MOVE TO CHANGE THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, TO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
O1-343 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.) (****699) (NONE)
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October 23, 2001
O1-344 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 3:39 P.M. TO A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE; PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE
GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY, EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT);
COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL
SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL
AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT). (****718)
RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 4:20 P.M. FROM A
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE; PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR-
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6: AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JEANNE
GRAVETTE AND WILLIAM AVERY, EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (GENERAL UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MANAGEMENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNIT);
COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (SOCIAL
SERVICES WORKERS' UNIT); BUTTE COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES UNIT; BUTTE COUNTY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT); AND BUTTE COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GENERAL
AND MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT). (****720)
(NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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October 23, 2001
ADJOURNMENT: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE
BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:20 P.M.,
TO RECONVENE AT THE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001.
CURT JOSIASSEN, CHAIR
ATTEST
Marion Reeves, Assistant
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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