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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM102400BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES October 24, 2000 R.J. BEELER, 1st District JANE DOLAN, 2nd District MARY ANNE HOUX, 3rd District CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District FRED C. DAVIS, 5th District Call to Order - Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Supervisors present: Beeler, Houx, Josiassen, Davis, and Chair Dolan. Also present: John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer; Bruce Alpert, County Counsel; and Marion Reeves, Assistant Clerk of the Board. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Invocation - Reverend Norm Gardner, The Rock Fellowship, Paradise. 00-333 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. (172) 1. State of California - Department of water Resources - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Department of water and Resource Conservation for an amendment to the agreement with the State of California-Department of water Resources (DwR) for participation in the entitlement reduction program. The County approved this agreement on August 8, 2000, however, the DwR has since amended the agreement to remove references to the Monterey Agreement in response to a recent action by the Third District Court of Appeals. All other 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. THIS ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OR ACTION. THE ITEM WILL RETURN ON THE AGENDA OF NOVEMBER 14, 2000. Consent A ecr nda 00-334 1. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 2000. Page 359 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 2. Budget Transfers - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS B-065 (SHERIFF'S OFFICE); AND B-066 (SHERIFF'S OFFICE). (Budget transfers listed above require a 4/5 vote.) 3. County Library Donations - in accordance with Government Code Section 25355, donations of $2,325 from Chico Friends of the Library, $650 from Paradise Friends of the Library, $500 from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 196, $200 from Stephanie Blackman of Magalia, and $100 from Jean Hare of Oroville, have been received for the Butte County Trust Fund for the purchase of books - action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION. 4. County Service Area No. 173 (Melrose Estates) - pursuant to Government Code Section 25210.10 et seq., Board approval is requested for a resolution of intention to establish County Service Area (CSA) No. 173 (Melrose Estates), and to set a public hearing for consideration of the matter for December 5, 2000, at 11:15 a.m. The CSA is being formed to provide maintenance of storm drain facilities and street lighting for the Melrose Estates subdivision. The Local Agency Formation Commission approved formation of the CSA on September 7, 2000 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-133 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND DIRECT NOTICE OF THE HEARING BE GIVEN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 25210.16. (FROM 6-27-00 [3.05]) 5. State of California-Department of Boating and waterways - Board approval is requested by the Sheriff's Office for an equipment and operation agreement with the State of California-Department of Boating and waterways. The agreement will provide funding in the amount of $45,000 (1000 State) to purchase a new patrol boat and trailer. All maintenance for the patrol boat and trailer will be provided by current grant funding - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND THE SHERIFF-CORONER TO SIGN; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-067 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING AGREEMENT REVENUE; AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A FIXED ASSET ITEM. 6. Relief of Accountability - welfare Department - Board approval is requested by the welfare Department for relief of accountability for miscellaneous computer equipment deemed obsolete or no longer needed by the department, and surplused in 1999 - action requested - GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY. Page 360 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 7. Monthly Investment Report - the Treasurer-Tax Collector submits the September 29, 2000, report in accordance with the Butte County Statement of Investment Policy dated July 1, 2000 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. 8. Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Transit/Transportation Claims - pursuant to the Transportation and Development Act, the Public works Department has prepared claims for SB620 funds for public transportation projects, and SB325 funds for public transportation and streets and roads projects - action requested - APPROVE CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN. 9. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Sheriff's Office has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which adds two term positions of Correctional Officer (terms to end 6-30-O1) to the Jail Division. The positions are being requested to offset two vacant positions which are being held open pending resolution of litigation - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3643 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-10-00 [3.11]) 10. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - County Counsel has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which would flexibly staff one position of Deputy County Counsel IV to one position of Deputy County Counsel IV/III/II/I. Flexibly staffing the position will provide the department with greater staffing choices - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3644 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-10-00 [3.12] ) 11. Adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Administrative Office has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which establishes the salary of the new Director of Behavioral Health (annual salary rate of $93,367) - action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3645 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-10-00 [3.13) 12. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Superior Court of California, County of Butte, has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which will correct the exclusion of the Court Services Manager position from the cost of living increases provided to members of the Management, Confidential, and Supervisory Unit on July 8, 2000 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. Page 361 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 13. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Probation Department-Juvenile Hall Division has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which will add one half-time term position of Senior Cook (term to end 2-10-01) to fill a vacancy caused by disability leave - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 14. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the District Attorney's Office has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which will eliminate the term designation of one half-time position of Legal Typist Clerk/Office Assistant III/II/I. The term designation is being eliminated in response to the enhanced public defender services agreement approved by the Board on September 26, 2000 - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 15. Introduction of a Salary Ordinance Amendment - the Development Services Department has requested the Personnel Department prepare a salary ordinance amendment which will: 1) delete the classification of Plan Application Assistant; 2) create the classifications of Plan Application Assistant I and Plan Application Assistant II; 3) delete four current Plan Application Assistant/Office Assistant III positions; and 4) add four positions of Plan Application Assistant II/I. Flexibly staffing the positions, and reclassifying the current positions to the flexibly staffed positions will provide the department with greater staffing choices - action requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE. 16. Resolution Honoring Valley Oak Children's Services on Their 20th Anniversary - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-134 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 17. Storm Damage Repair on Forbestown Road at 0.38 Miles Northwest of Robinson Mill Road - County Project No. 27581-2-99-1 - Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 - CCO No. 1, in the increased amount of $37,762.50, provides for the additional work necessary during construction due to underground springs and unsuitable material in the roadway subgrade - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 362 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 18. Celeste Jones - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) for an agreement with Celeste Jones for the provision of domestic violence prevention training, consultation, and support services to BCDBH CalwORKs clients. The term of the agreement is September 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable of $26,000 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11795) 19. Samuel A. Brown, M.D. - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) for an amendment to the agreement with Samuel A. Brown, M.D., for the provision of psychiatric services to BCDBH clients. The amendment increases the number of hours to be worked per week from 8 to 16, and increases the maximum amount payable by $32,000 (department budget). The term remains March 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11615) 20. Carolyn A. Cameron, MFCC - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) for an amendment to the agreement with Carolyn A. Cameron, MFCC, for the provision of specialty mental health services to BCDBH Medi-Cal clients. The amendment provides for the inclusion of necessary language regarding compliance with Title XIX of the Social Security Act. All other terms and provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11082) 21. Hala Saleem, M.D. - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) for an amendment to the agreement with Hala Saleem, M.D., for the provision of psychiatric services to BCDBH clients. The amendment extends the term of the agreement through fiscal year 2000-2001, and increases the maximum amount payable by $85,000 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11558) Page 363 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 22. Enloe Medical Center - Facility Designation Agreement - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an agreement with Enloe Medical Center which will designate their facility as a Landerman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act Evaluation and Treatment Facility. This designation will allow Enloe Medical Center to provide involuntary detention of mentally disordered patients for evaluation and treatment, and intensive treatment of mentally disordered patients. The term of the agreement is one year, and will be automatically renewed in one year increments unless terminated by either party. There is no compensation associated with the agreement - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 23. State of California-Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) for an amendment to the revenue agreement with the State of California-Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for the Drug Court Partnership Project. The amendment provides for a 12-month extension of the prior grant award period, and allows the department to carry forward unspent funds from the fiscal year 1999-2000 award. All other terms and conditions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-135 AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 24. Gene Desautels, D.O./Urgent Medical Clinic - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an agreement with Gene Desautels, D.O., Medical Director of Urgent Medical Clinic, for the provision of "history and physical" examinations for clients of the Butte County Psychiatric Health Facility. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable of $91,800 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. Page 364 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 25. State Department of Mental Health - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for a revenue agreement with the State Department of Mental Health for the provision of mental health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable to the County of $1,503,437. The agreement amount includes an additional $38,864 in program funding not included in the department's budget, and Board approval is also requested to accept and appropriate the unanticipated funds - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-136 APPROVING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-068 (4 /5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FUNDING. (Contract No. R40254) 26. BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital and Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) for an agreement with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital and Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc., for the provision of inpatient hospitalization for adolescent Medi-Cal patients of BCDBH. The term of the agreement is July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2001. Funding for services is available through Medi-Cal Inpatient Consolidation Funding. Claims for services are submitted to, and paid for by, the State - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11789) 27. Victor Treatment Center, Inc. - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health for an amendment to the agreement with Victor Treatment Center, Inc., for the provision of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS). The amendment extends the term of the agreement through fiscal year 2000-2001, and increases the maximum amount payable by $25,000 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11551) 28. Frank Thatcher Associates, Inc. - Board approval is requested by the Information Systems Department - Communications Division, for an agreement with Frank Thatcher Associates, Inc., for the provision of a strategic plan to upgrade the County's failing radio network. The term of the agreement is October 24, 2000, through the end of the project, with a maximum amount payable of $116,600 (department budget). The agreement is the result of a Request for Proposal, and is the recommendation of the proposal evaluation team - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11805) Page 365 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 29. State of California-Department of Transportation - Board approval is requested by the Information Systems Department-Communications Division, for a revenue agreement with the State of California-Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for the provision of vault space, antenna space, and power for CALTRANS radio equipment at the County's Platte Mountain site. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2005, with a maximum amount payable to the County of $350 per year - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. R40266) 30. Butte County Office of Education - Board approval is requested by the Probation Department for a revenue agreement with the Butte County Office of Education for the provision of a Probation Officer assigned to the North County Community School, and the School of Applied Resources (SOAR) program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable to the County of $30,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. R40268) 31. Home Health Care Management, Inc. - Board approval is requested by the Public Health Department for an agreement with Home Health Care Management, Inc., for the provision of case management, education, and nursing services to selected high-risk clients. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, with a maximum amount payable of $75,150 (1000 State) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. 32. ATC/Vancom, Inc. - Butte County Transit - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Public works Department for an amendment to the agreement with ATC/Vancom, Inc., for the management and operation of Butte County Transit. The amendment will require the contractor to provide coverage for physical damages less than $5,000 per occurrence, at the rate of $0.30 per vehicle service hour. The term of the contract remains July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X10940) Page 366 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 33. ATC/Vancom, Inc. - Oroville Area Transit - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Public works Department for an amendment to the agreement with ATC/Vancom, Inc., for the management and operation of Oroville Area Transit. The amendment will require the contractor to provide coverage for physical damages less than $5,000 per occurrence, at the rate of $0.30 per vehicle service hour. The term of the contract remains July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X10939) 34. ATC/Vancom, Inc. - Oroville Express - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Public works Department for an amendment to the agreement with ATC/Vancom, Inc., for transportation services in the Oroville urban area for the mobility impaired (Oroville Express). The amendment will require the contractor to provide coverage for physical damages less than $5,000 per occurrence, at the rate of $0.30 per vehicle service hour. The term of the contract remains July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X10940) 35. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Amendment - Board approval is requested by the Public works Department for an amendment to the agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for the provision of a Professional Environmental Services Corrective Action workplan for the Neal Road Landfill. The amendment provides for additional work needed to respond to requests received in August from the Regional water Quality Control Board. The amendment increases the maximum amount payable by $31,300 (Neal Road Sanitary Landfill Management Fund) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR- CONTROLLER. 36. Advance Step Hire - the District Attorney-Family Support Division has requested the Personnel Department prepare an agenda item requesting appointment of a District Attorney Investigator II position to step 4 of the salary range based on education and experience - action requested - APPROVE THE ADVANCE STEP HIRE OF A DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR II POSITION TO STEP 4 OF THE SALARY RANGE. Page 367 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-334 37. Certification of Statement of Votes Cast - the County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters submits the Certification of Statement of Votes Cast for the special school bond election held on September 26, 2000, in the Palermo Union School District - action requested - ACCEPT AND APPROVE CERTIFICATION. (181) MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH ITEM 3.15 AMENDED TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS CREATED AND FLEXIBLY STAFFED FROM THREE TO FOUR, AND THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 3.36. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) CHAIR DOLAN PRESENTS A RESOLUTION HONORING VALLEY OAKS CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO JULIE GRIVETTE AND NYLA MCKENZIE, REPRESENTATIVES FROM VALLEY OAKS CHILDREN'S SERVICES. Regular Agenda 00-335 Consideration of the addition of an item to the agenda: Amend bid opening date, Southside Oroville Community Center project. (268) MOTION: I MOVE TO FIND, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2), THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION, AND THAT THE NEED FOR ACTION CAME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO THE AGENDA BEING PREPARED AND POSTED. I FURTHER MOVE TO ADD THE AGENDA ITEM REGARDING THE BID OPENING FOR THE SOUTHSIDE OROVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 00-336 Appointments - Commissions and Committees. (299) 1. Appointments to committee vacancies. (NONE) 00-337 Update on legislative and budget activities. (303) JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THAT THERE IS A BILL BEFORE CONGRESS THAT WOULD ALMOST DOUBLE THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL TAXES RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY FOR FORESTRY ACTIVITIES FOR A PERIOD OF SIX YEARS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES IS PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT COUNTY REVENUES BY: 1) CAPPING THE GROWTH OF ERAF FUNDS; 2) PROTECTING THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE "BACKFILL"; 3) PREVENTING FUTURE REVENUE SHIFTS SIMILAR TO THE PROPERTY TAX SHIFT; AND 4) PROTECTING OTHER REVENUE SOURCES. Page 368 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-338 Tri-County Economic Development Corporation - Report to the Board - update on the progress of current projects within Butte County, and discussion of potential or future development projects and/or other economic development issues of concern - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION; AND PROVIDE DIRECTION AS APPROPRIATE. (440) PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY STARLYN BROWN, ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; MARC NEMANIC, JENNIFER MCCARTHY, AND SHERRI NIX, TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. 00-339 Item added to the agenda - consideration of amending the bid opening date for the Southside Oroville Community Center project. (1003) MOTION: I MOVE TO EXTEND THE BID OPENING DATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHSIDE OROVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER TO NOVEMBER 9, 2000, AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 00-340 Research and Business Park General Plan Land Use Designation - Report to the Board - Site Designation Criteria - consideration of recommendations for refining the site designation criteria adopted as part of the Research and Business Park General Plan Land Use Designation of the Butte County General Plan Land Use Element - action requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATIVE TO THE REFINED SITE DESIGNATION CRITERIA AND THE PRELIMINARY MAPPING AS FOLLOWS: 1. ACCEPT THE PRELIMINARY REPORT; 2. ACCEPT THE REFINED SITE DESIGNATION CRITERIA WITH THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS: A. USE A THREE-MILE RADIUS FROM THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE BOUNDARY AROUND THE CITIES OF CHICO AND OROVILLE, AND THE TOWN OF PARADISE, AS THE SEARCH AREA FOR BOTH THE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 MAPS. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE OUTLYING RURAL COMMUNITIES FOR PURPOSES OF THIS STUDY; B. USE THE ONE-HALF MILE AND ONE MILE DISTINCTION FROM PRIMARY ROADS AS THE DISTINGUISHING DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIER 1 AND TIER 2 MAPS; C. INCLUDE ALL QUALIFYING LANDS AS ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE SITES, IF A PORTION OF SAID LANDS FALLS WITHIN THE SEARCH PARAMETERS; AND Page 369 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-340 3. DIRECT THE CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE FINAL FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CONTACT CANDIDATE LANDOWNERS TO VERIFY INTEREST. (1050) MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE PRELIMINARY REPORT; ACCEPT THE REFINED SITE DESIGNATION CRITERIA WITH THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS: A.) USE A THREE-MILE RADIUS FROM THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE BOUNDARY AROUND THE CITIES OF CHICO AND OROVILLE, AND THE TOWN OF PARADISE, AS THE SEARCH AREA FOR BOTH THE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 MAPS. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE OUTLYING RURAL COMMUNITIES FOR PURPOSES OF THIS STUDY; B.) USE THE ONE-HALF MILE AND ONE MILE DISTINCTION FROM PRIMARY ROADS AS THE DISTINGUISHING DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIER 1 AND TIER 2 MAPS; AND C. ) INCLUDE ALL QUALIFYING LANDS AS ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE SITES, IF A PORTION OF SAID LANDS FALLS WITHIN THE SEARCH PARAMETERS. I FURTHER MOVE TO DIRECT THE CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A REVISED (POSSIBLE) FINAL FEASIBILITY REPORT, INCORPORATING THE COMMENTS PROVIDED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS TODAY, AND TO RETURN THAT REPORT TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PRIOR TO CONTACTING PROPERTY OWNERS. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 00-341 Comment Letter to CALFED - consideration of a comment letter to the CALFED Ecosystem Roundtable regarding ecosystem proposals recommended for funding under the 2000 Proposal Solicitation Package - action requested - ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION AND APPROVE A COMMENT LETTER TO CALFED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (2514)(**00) MOTION: I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND APPROVE A COMMENT LETTER TO CALFED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) RECESS: 10:36 A.M. RECONVENE: 10:46 A.M. Public Hearincrs and Timed Items 00-342 Continued Public Hearing - Application for Certificate of Merger - K&DR Company - consideration of an appeal of an application, pursuant to Butte County Ordinance No. 3273, to merge APN 062-680-027 and 071-450-008; merging two parcels into one parcel. The property is located at the southerly end of Pine Tree Lane, south of Bald Rock Road, Berry Creek area - action requested: 1. FIND THAT THE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS LIMITED TO EXISTING CONDITIONS, NOT BASED ON OTHER POSSIBLE USES OF THE PROPERTY, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATE PERMITTING PROCESSES; AND Page 370 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-342 2. FIND THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (AS A MINISTERIAL PROJECT, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080 (b)(1)), AND APPROVE THE FILING OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER SUBJECT TO PLACEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOTE ON THE CERTIFICATE, "THE TITLE REPORTS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION FOR THIS CERTIFICATE OF MERGER INDICATED THAT THE PORTION OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING WITHIN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST (AP 062-680-027), WAS SERVED BY A `RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 60 FEET IN WIDTH' TO BALD ROCK ROAD. SAID TITLE REPORTS ALSO INDICATED `THE LACK OF A LEGAL RIGHT OF ACCESS TO AND FROM A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY' FOR THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING WITHIN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, M.D.B. & M (AP 071-450-008). NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE COUNTY OF BUTTE REGARDING RIGHTS OF ACCESS, IF ANY, TO THE MERGED PARCEL DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PART THEREOF. APPROVAL AND RECORDATION OF THIS MERGER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SUCH A DETERMINATION." (FROM 8-22-00 [5.02]) (**154) PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED: 10:47 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 11:00 A.M. MOTION: I MOVE TO DENY THE APPEAL AND APPROVE THE MERGER; FIND THAT THE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS LIMITED TO EXISTING CONDITIONS, NOT BASED ON OTHER POSSIBLE USES OF THE PROPERTY, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATE PERMITTING PROCESSES; AND FIND THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (AS A MINISTERIAL PROJECT, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080 (b)(1)) I FURTHER MOVE TO APPROVE THE FILING OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER SUBJECT TO PLACEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOTE ON THE CERTIFICATE, "THE TITLE REPORTS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION FOR THIS CERTIFICATE OF MERGER INDICATED THAT THE PORTION OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING WITHIN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST (AP 062-680-027), WAS SERVED BY A `RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 60 FEET IN WIDTH' TO BALD ROCK ROAD. SAID TITLE REPORTS ALSO INDICATED `THE LACK OF A LEGAL RIGHT OF ACCESS TO AND FROM A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY' FOR THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING WITHIN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, M.D.B. & M (AP 071-450-008). NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE COUNTY OF BUTTE REGARDING RIGHTS OF ACCESS, IF ANY, TO THE MERGED PARCEL DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PART THEREOF. APPROVAL AND RECORDATION OF THIS MERGER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SUCH A DETERMINATION." M S VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carries) Page 371 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-343 Public Hearing - Bridge weight Limit Posting - consideration of an engineering investigation of Bridge No. 12C-194, located on Dixie Road, 22 miles northeast of the junction of Camp Creek Road in the north Feather River Canyon area, for the purpose of posting of structural weight load limits as follows: 18 tons per vehicle; 28 tons per semi-trailer combination; and 36 tons per truck and full trailer - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED MAXIMUM LOAD POSTING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (**589) PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 11:02 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 11:03 A.M. THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD NOT ACT ON THIS MATTER AT THIS TIME. THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM CALTRANS WHICH MAY ALTER THE POSTING LIMITS, AND WILL BRING THIS ITEM BACK FOR CONSIDERATION AFTER RECEIVING THAT INFORMATION. NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN. 00-344 Public Hearing - Use Permit, Mining Permit, Reclamation Plan - Scott D. Stephens - consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Use Permit, Mining Permit, and Reclamation Plan, in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, to operate a surface aggregate quarry for the extraction of basalt (item on which a negative declaration with mitigation measures regarding environmental impacts has been recommended). The mine will encompass 5 acres within a 326 (+/_) acre property. The applicant proposes to utilize a sidehill method of excavation which will leave a graded area and a cut-bank with a 35-degree slope. A rock crusher, rock screen, and settling pond is also proposed. Mining operations will take place over ten years. The mined basalt will be crushed into road base material and hauled off-site. Maximum anticipated mine depth is 70 feet. All topsoil shall be conserved for later use in reclamation. The mine will be reclaimed at the conclusion of operations for use as a grazing area, which will also support native annual vegetation and local wildlife. Access to the site is provided by Canyon Shadows Road, a private road. The property is zoned "U" (Unclassified) and located approximately 1.5 miles north of the intersection of Canyon Shadows Road and Humboldt Road, in the Little Chico Creek Canyon, T22N, R2E, Section 11, MDB&M, and identified as APN 063-290-056 and 063-290-057 (DB [MIN 99- 02]) - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I (A-E) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; Page 372 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-344 2. FIND THAT BECAUSE A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED, THE COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT TO FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 711.4(d)(3) AND 14 CCR 753.5(a)(4) IS REQUIRED; AND 3. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III A(1-7) AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, AND THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, APPROVE MINING PERMIT 99-02 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (**661) PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 11:13 A.M. MOTION: I MOVE TO DIRECT A NOISE STUDY BE CONDUCTED UTILIZING THE RESIDEN TIAL NOISE STANDARDS INCLUDED IN THE GENERAL PLAN, AND FURTHER MOVE TO CONTINUE THIS HEARING OPEN TO DECEMBE R 19, 2000, AT 11:45 A.M. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) MOTION: I MOVE TO DIRECT THAT THE PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BE AMENDED TO ELIMINATE HOURS OF OPERATIONS ON SATURDAY. M S VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried) 00-345 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 1:06 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. (***1742) RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:43 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. (***1822) (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS) Page 373 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 Public Hearincr and Timed Items 00-346 Continued Public Hearing - Paul Vandegrift - Rezone - consideration of a rezone of an 8.37 acre site within an 80 acre parcel (item on which a negative declaration regarding environmental impacts has been recommended) from TPZ-160 wP (Timber Preserve Zone - 160 acre parcels - watershed Protection Overlay) to TM-160 WP (Timber Mountain - 160 acre parcels - watershed Protection Overlay). A Conditional Zoning Agreement is also proposed. The property is located approximately six miles north of the Town of Paradise, at 15428 Skyway, Magalia, at the terminus of Meadowbrook Ranch Road, which intersects the Skyway 1000 feet south of De Sabla Reservoir (DB [REZ 99-01] ) - action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BOARD TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I (A-C) AS DETAILED IN THE AMENDED STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2. FIND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT, AND APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FISH AND GAME FEES, SINCE THE REZONE TO TM-160 WP WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER PERMITTED LAND USES, AND THE PROPOSED USE PERMIT, EFFECTUATED BY THIS REZONE, WILL UTILIZE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, AND HAS ALSO BEEN PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED TO HAVE A "DE MINIMUS" IMPACT TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITAT; AND 3. SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III (A-G) AS DETAILED IN THE AMENDED STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, AND THE AMENDED CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT INCLUDED IN THE AMENDED STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONE, INCLUDING THE AMENDED CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 9-12-00 [5.06] ) (***1843) Page 374 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-346 PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED: 1:49 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 1:59 P.M. MOTION: SUBJECT TO FINDINGS I (A-C) AS DETAILED IN THE AMENDED STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, I MOVE TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; FIND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT, AND APPROVE A "DE MINIMUS" EXEMPTION TO THE COLLECTION OF FISH AND GAME FEES, SINCE THE REZONE TO TM-160 WP WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER PERMITTED LAND USES, AND THE PROPOSED USE PERMIT, EFFECTUATED BY THIS REZONE, WILL UTILIZE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, AND HAS ALSO BEEN PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED TO HAVE A "DE MINIMUS" IMPACT TO FISH AND/OR WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITAT; AND SUBJECT TO FINDINGS III (A-G) AS DETAILED IN THE AMENDED STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, AND THE AMENDED CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT INCLUDED IN THE AMENDED STAFF REPORT DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, FURTHER MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 3646 APPROVING THE REZONE, INCLUDING THE AMENDED CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE REFERENCE TO, AND INCORPORATION OF, THE LETTER FROM DAVID H. RUSH TO LUCIAN VANDEGRIFT, DATED OCTOBER 24, 2000, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. S M VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 N 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried) 00-347 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.) (***2658) (****00) 1. CLARK MCELROY ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING THE PROPERTY OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE OROVILLE WYANDOTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IDENTIFIED BY THE OROVILLE WYANDOTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT AS ID2) AND STATED THAT THE PROPERTY IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD, AND REQUESTED THE BOARD TO ASSIST HIM IN OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MATTER FROM THE DISTRICT. Regular Agenda 00-348 Glassy-winged Sharpshooter - Report to the Board - update on the current status of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter project within Butte County - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (****404) REPORT TO THE BOARD BY RICHARD PRICE, AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER. 00-349 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board consideration and action. (NONE) Page 375 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 00-350 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.) (****864) 1. MICHAEL MADDEN, BUTTE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THAT THE COUNTY HAS SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATED WITH THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR DISASTER OPERATIONS FOR THE CONCOW FIRE. 00-351 CLOSED SESSION: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 2:43 P.M. TO A CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(1) ONE POTENTIAL CASE. (****880) RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 3:32 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. (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS) Communications 00-352 Communications received and referred. (A LISTING AND COPIES OF COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD, IN ADDITION TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD'S OFFICE.) 1. Marsha L. Berkbigler, Director Government Relations, AT&T Broadband, writes to inform the Board of changes to their billing format which are designed to make the bills easier to read (September 27, 2000 correspondence), and informs the Board that effective November 1, 2000, there will be an increase to rates for adult Pay-Per-View programming (September 29, 2000 correspondence). 2. Sean Hogue, General Manager, AT&T Broadband, writes to inform the Board of changes in the format of their billing statements, programming packages, and rates. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:32 p.m. to reconvened at a regular meeting of the Board on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. Jane Dolan, Chair Page 376 October 24, 2000 October 24, 2000 ATTEST: John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by: Page 377 October 24, 2000