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Bill Connelly, District 1
Jane Dolan, District 2
Maureen Kirk, District 3
Curt Josiassen, District 4
Kim Yamaguchi, District 5
Starlyn Brown, Interim Chief
Administrative Officer and Clerk
of the Board
Bruce Alpert, County Counsel
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
Called to order at 9:07 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room,
County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Supervisors present: Josiassen, Yamaguchi, Kirk and Chair Dolan.
Supervisor Connelly is absent. Also present: Starlyn Brown,
Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Bruce Alpert, County Counsel
and Kathleen Moghannam, Associate Clerk of the Board. The vote
for District One will be reflected as `NP' to represent `not
present' throughout this document.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
CORRECTIONS AND~OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ACTION.
(NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA
0724-001 1. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) -
approval is requested for a revenue agreement with CDFA to
implement the Federal Emergency Order Restricting Interstate
Movement of Nursery Stock and conduct emergency response
activities as related to detections of Sudden Oak Death in
nurseries. The term of agreement is July 1, 2007 though June
30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable to the County of
$38,179.24 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Agriculture)
2. Authorization for Payment of Unauthorized Purchases -
approval is requested for authorization of payment of eight
invoices totaling $13,388.04 payable to Wizard Graphics.
These purchases circumvent the County's Purchasing authority
and require Board approval of unauthorized purchases - action
requested - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES TOTALING
$13,388.04. (Behavioral Health)
3. Loumark Associates - amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the lease agreement with Loumark Associates
for the property located at 564 Rio Lindo Avenue, Suite 100.
The amendment extends the term of the lease through June 30,
2012 and increases the maximum amount payable by $129,360 -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X13694) (Behavioral Health)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
4. Gary Bess Associates - approval is requested for an agreement
with Gary Bess Associates for evaluation and consultation
services for Friday Night Live, Club Live, and the Friday
Night Mentoring Program. The term of the agreement is
November 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for a maximum amount
payable of $64,075.24 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
5. Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District -
Supervisor Yamaguchi submits his recommendation for District
5 representative - action requested - REAPPOINT MR. ALLAN
SEEFELDT TO A TERM TO END DECEMBER 31, 2011. (Board of
Supervisors)
6. Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 9, 2007; and OCTOBER 23, 2007. (Chief Administrative
Office)
7. Debra Lucero & Associates - amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the agreement with Debra Lucero &
Associates. The amendment would remove language in
Attachment III that prohibits the contractor from billing the
County more than $3,750 per month, which is 1/36 of the total
agreement amount. This amendment does not change the scope
of work or the original agreement amount of $135,000 -action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Chief Administrative Office)
8. MPM Engineering - approval is requested for a sole source
agreement with MPM Engineering for the provision of Labor
Compliance Coordination related to the Americans with
Disabilities Act improvements for the Veterans Memorial Halls
in Gridley, Paradise, and Oroville. Due to State and Federal
requirements, the County must designate a Labor Standards
Coordinator for each project. The term of the agreement is
October 23, 2007 through December 31, 2009 with a maximum
amount payable of $30,000 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Chief
Administrative Office)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
9. Two Resolutions Accepting the Pass Through of State Park Bond
Allocations from the City of Oroville and the Feather River
Recreation and Parks District to the County for Park Land
Acquisition - consideration of resolutions which will
initiate a process to allow the return of grant funds to the
County in order for the County to take the lead in acquiring
park land for a Veterans Memorial Park. The City of Oroville
is considering returning Proposition 12 grant funds in the
amount of $328,770, and the Feather River Recreation and
Parks District is considering returning $88,000 in
Proposition 40 funds - action requested - ADOPT TWO
RESOLUTIONS 07-176 AND 07-177 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Chief Administrative Office)
10. Request for Consolidation - the Biggs Unified School District
has submitted Resolution No. 13 ordering a school bond
election, establishing specifications of the election order,
and requesting consolidation of the election with the
statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on
February 5, 2008 - action requested - APPROVE CONSOLIDATION.
(Clerk-Recorder/Elections)
11. Valley Toxicology Services - approval is requested for a
sole source agreement with Valley Toxicology Services for the
provision of forensic alcohol and drug testing, reporting and
court testimony. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2007
through June 30, 2008 with a maximum amount payable of
$73,500 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (District Attorney)
12. Resolution to Continue the Water Infiltration Remediation
at Courthouse Expansion - consideration of a resolution to
continue the action taken by Resolution Number 07-153 which
was adopted at the September 25, 2007 Board of Supervisors
meeting. Section 22050(c) of the Public Contract Code
requires that the Board adopt a resolution at each subsequent
meeting until the findings of the initial resolution are no
longer relevant - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 07-178
(4/5 vote required) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General
Services)
13. Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the department has
prepared a resolution which will amend the salary ordinance
as follows: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - adds one position of
Behavioral Health Education Specialist, Associate; Behavioral
Health Education Specialist; Behavioral Health Education
Specialist, Senior - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 07-
179 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
14. Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
25355, donations of $1,672 from Oroville Friends of the
Library; $6,507 from Chico Friends of the Library; $2,000
from Susan Drake in honor of Olga Papeman; $2,334.01 from
Paradise Friends of the Library; $471 from an anonymous
source; $100 from Geneta Kaelin in honor of Mildred Jean
Gnass; $300 from Maudie Penney; and $650.03 from Ruthmarie
Ferris have been received for the purchase of books; $675.47
from Paradise Friends of the Library has been received for
operations - action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND
AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION. (Library)
15. Library Holiday Hours Adjustment - approval is requested to
close library branches at 5:00 p.m. on the day before
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years' Eve. The Chico
Branch would normally be opened until 8:00 p.m. on each of
these days and the Gridley Branch would normally be open
until 7:00 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving. No other
branches will be impacted by the adjustment - action
requested - AUTHORIZE THE LIBRARY TO CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M. ON
NOVEMBER 21, DECEMBER 24, AND DECEMBER 31, 2007. (Library)
16. Budget Transfer - approval is requested for a budget transfer
of $816 as detailed in the agenda report. The Board
previously approved the purchase of a 4X4 SUV in the amount
of $18,000. The total purchase price, including tax, and
license is actually $18,815.67 - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-110 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (Public Heatlh)
17. Rare Earth Estate Subdivision - consideration of a resolution
making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCo) regarding a proposal to establish a County Service
Area (CSA) for street lighting, fire protection, and storm
drainage maintenance service. In addition, the resolution
will direct the commencement of procedures to impose new
service charges in the proposed CSA and set a protest
hearing and ballot proceeding to consider levying such
charges for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 and future years - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 07-180 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND DIRECT A PROTEST HEARING AND BALLOT PROCEEDING
BE SET FOR JANUARY 8, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M. (Public Works)
18. Budget Transfer - approval is requested for a budget transfer
of $3,000 as detailed in the agenda report. The Board
previously approved the purchase of the inmate transport bus
in the amount of $218,000. Minor modifications are necessary
requiring the additional funds - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-113 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (Sheriff-Coroner)
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19. Budget Transfer and Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is
requested for a budget transfer of $6,526 for the purchase
of furniture to increase the number of work stations and to
allow the Civil Division and Records Division to use the
handicap accessible window - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-111 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET
PURCHASE OF FURNITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,526. (Sheriff-
Coroner)
20. School Resource Officer - approval is requested for an
agreement with the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE)
and the Oroville Union High School District to assign a
deputy sheriff as a School Resource Officer at Las Plumas
High School for the 2007/2008 school year. The position will
be funded through a $47,000 Safe Schools Healthy Students
grant received by the BCOE and with $5,000 for overtime
provided by the Oroville Union High School District - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Sheriff-Coroner)
21. Office of Emergency Service Grant - approval is requested to
accept and appropriate $67,734 in funds for the Sexual
Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) team. Shasta County
designed the program to serve twelve Northern California
counties. The grant will be used to fund overtime shifts for
investigators to conduct 290 registrant sweeps and a seven
month Sheriff's Clerk sunset position to support the SAFE
program - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-107
(4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND RATIFY THE SHERIFF'S
SIGNATURE ON THE AGREEMENT WITH SHASTA COUNTY. (Sheriff-
Coroner)
22. Monthly Investment Report - submitted is the Monthly
Investment Report dated September 30, 2007, in accordance
with the Statement of Investment Policy dated July 1, 2007 -
action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Treasurer/Tax-
Collector)
23. Butte County Children and Families Commission - action
requested - APPOINT MARLENA SPARKS TO A TERM TO END JULY 1,
2009. (Other Departments and Agencies)
24. Butte County Fair Association 2008 Annual Budget -action
requested - APPROVE 2008 BUTTE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION BUDGET
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Other Departments and
Agencies)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MOTION
VOTE
MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
25. Resolution Recognizing November 2007 as National Adoption
Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 07-181 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Other Departments and Agencies)
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE CHANGES TO ITEM
0723-015 IN THE OCTOBER 23, 2007 MINUTES AS READ INTO THE RECORD.
2 M
1 NP 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH.
DAN KATZ FROM THE CHICO DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ACCEPTED THE RESOLUTION.
0724-002
0724-003
REGULAR AGENDA
Boards, Commissions and Committees.
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies. (NONE)
2. Board Member or Committee Reports. (NONE)
CHAIR DOLAN DISCUSSED THE INVITATION RECEIVED REGARDING THE
DEDICATION OF THE NEW PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY AT THE OLD COUNTY LIBRARY
BUILDING CALLED THE CARNEGIE BUILDING. THE FORMAL DEDICATION WILL
TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AT 4:00 P.M.
CHAIR DOLAN NOTED THAT THIS WAS THE LAST BOARD MEETING THAT
STARLYN BROWN WOULD BE SERVING AS INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER (CAO) DUE TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE NEW CAO, BRIAN HADDIX.
SHE THANKED MS. BROWN FOR HER SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THE
COUNTY.
Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Interim
Chief Administrative Officer.
REPORT BY STARLYN BROWN, INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
SHE INDICATED THAT THE WORK ON THE WATER BOND ISSUES AT THE STATE
LEVEL WILL PROBABLY COME FORWARD AS INITIATIVES. SHE REPORTED THE
HEALTH CARE REFORM ISSUE IS MOVING FORWARD. THERE HAS BEEN A
COMMITMENT BY THE SPEAKER, THE GOVERNOR, AND THE SENATE PRO TEM
THAT THERE WILL BE AN AGREEMENT ON HEALTH CARE BY THANKSGIVING OF
THIS YEAR. THE FIRST MEETING THAT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED IS NOVEMBER
14, 2007, AND THE FIRST TIME THE ASSEMBLY COMES BACK IN SESSION
WILL BE NOVEMBER 26, 2007 AT 1:00 P.M. (430)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
0724-004 Update of General Plan 2030 Process by Director-Development
Services.
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED THE 22ND
UPDATE TO THE BOARD. HE REMINDED THE PUBLIC THAT THE BOARD WILL
BE HAVING A GENERAL PLAN STUDY SESSION ON NOVEMBER 27, 2007 FROM
1:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. IN THE BOARD CHAMBERS TO COMPLETE THE
WORKSHOP SERIES 2/3.
1. Design, Community & Environment (DC&E) - amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement with
DC&E to amend scope of work changes. Approval is also
requested for a budget transfer of $154,875 from
contingencies to fund the scope of work amendments - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-108 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN
THE AGENDA REPORT.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER;
AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT. (1060)
M 2
VOTE: 1 NP 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
0724-005 Sutter-Butte Flood Control Agency Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement (JPA) - approval is requested for this JPA with multiple
jurisdictions within Butte and Sutter Counties. The state budget
approved in August 2007 appropriated a total of $774.4 million
from Proposition 1E and Proposition 84 to repair and evaluate
critical levees and to provide subventions to help local
governments protect their communities from floods. The State
Department of Water Resources has indicated that preference will
be given to regional efforts. Over a year ago, various agencies
within Butte and Sutter Counties began to meet to decide on the
proper approach for addressing the need for coordinated
planning - action requested - APPROVE THE SUTTER-BUTTE FLOOD
CONTROL AGENCY JPA, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISION THAT ALL
JURISDICTIONS PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT SIGN THE SAME AGREEMENT AS
APPROVED BY THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL; AND APPOINT
TWO BOARD MEMBERS AS DIRECTORS ON THE GOVERNING BODY AND TWO BOARD
MEMBERS AS ALTERNATES. (Chief Administrative Office)
PRESENTATION BY STARLYN BROWN, INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER AND BY ROB MCKENZIE, PRIVATE PRACTICE ATTORNEY WHO IS A
FORMER EMPLOYEE OF BUTTE COUNTY AND WHO WORKED ON THIS JPA BEFORE
HE LEFT THE COUNTY. (1366)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SUTTER-BUTTE FLOOD CONTROL AGENCY JPA,
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISION THAT ALL JURISDICTIONS PARTY TO THE
AGREEMENT SIGN THE SAME AGREEMENT AS APPROVED BY THE BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL. (1490)
M 2
VOTE: 1 NP 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERVISORS JOSIASSEN AND CONNELLY AS DIRECTORS
AND SUPERVISORS DOLAN AND YAMAGUCHI AS ALTERNATES. (1600)
M 2
VOTE: 1 NP 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
RECESS: 9:55 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:05 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
0724-006 Public Hearing - Itemized Cost of Nuisance Abatement for property
located at 6371 Imperial Way, Magalia, APN 065-450-036. This
property was abated on July 17 and July 20, 2007 - action
requested - APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,958.86; AND ORDER THE AMOUNT DUE BE PLACED UPON
THE COUNTY TAX ROLL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE
SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES ARE COLLECTED.
(Development Services)
PRESENTATION BY TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
(1775)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 10:07 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 10:07 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,958.86; AND ORDER THE AMOUNT DUE BE PLACED UPON THE
COUNTY TAX ROLL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE
SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES ARE COLLECTED.
(1811)
2 M
VOTE: 1 NP 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
0724-007 State Water Project (SWP) - Table A Allocation - Butte County has
an allocation for SWP water of 27,500 feet per year per an
agreement made with the Department of Water Resources when the
Oroville Dam was built. Currently, the County does not have a
local use for the entire Table A allocation and has historically
had a reduction agreement to purchase only the amount of water
used. Beginning 2008, the County will be required to pay for the
entire Table A or risk losing it for future use. The cost for
the water in 2008 is $811,214. The department would like to
investigate a temporary sale of the Table A water to re-coup the
associated costs to the County - action requested - PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTRACTING WITH
OTHER SWP CONTRACTORS TO PURCHASE THE COUNTY'S EXCESS SWP TABLE A
ALLOCATION FOR 2008. (Water and Resource Conservation)(2018)(2685)
PRESENTATION BY VICKIE NEWLIN, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF WATER AND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION. SHE STATED SHE BELIEVES THAT BUTTE COUNTY
WILL HAVE AN IN-COUNTY USE FOR ALL OF THE TABLE A WATER WITHIN A
FIVE-YEAR PERIOD. MS. NEWLIN INDICATED THE SHE BELIEVES THE BEST
APPROACH WILL BE TO SET UP A MATRIX TO SHOW WHAT BUTTE COUNTY IS
LOOKING FOR AND TO SEND THAT TO CONTRACTORS. (2967)
THE BOARD GAVE THE DEPARTMENT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION: WORK WITH
THE ADVISE OF COUNTY COUNSEL, OVERSEEN BY THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE, AND PROCEED TO EXPLORE AND INVESTIGATE THIS SUBJECT. THE
BOARD GAVE NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS ON THE PARAMETERS OF
NEGOTIATIONS AT THIS TIME. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT A SPECIAL BOARD
MEETING WILL BE CALLED, IF NEEDED IN REGARDS TO THIS ITEM. (3300)
0724-008 Timed Item - Planning Agreement Regarding the Butte County Natural
Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) and Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP) - approval is requested for a planning agreement between the
following entities: Butte County; the cities of Biggs, Chico,
Gridley, and Oroville; the California Department of Fish and Game;
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and the National
Marine Fisheries Service. Staff from the Butte County Association
of Governments (BCAG) will make a presentation - action
requested - APPROVE PLANNING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Chief Administrative Office on behalf of BCAG)
PRESENTATION BY CHRIS DEVINE AND JOHN CLARK OF BCAG. (3429)
MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, KATHY BRAZEL (*0), ADDRESSED THE BOARD AND
SUBMITTED WRITTEN MATERIALS FOR THE BOARD. D.C. JONES ALSO
ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE PLANNING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (*486)
2 M
VOTE: 1 NP 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
0724-009 Timed Item - Report on the Local Impact of the Digital
Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (the Act) of 2006 -
discussion of the impacts of Comcast's application for a state
franchise agreement. The passage of the Act eliminated the
ability for local jurisdictions to negotiate local franchise
agreements with providers of video services after January 2,
2008 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Chief
Administrative Office)(*597)(*1135)
PRESENTATION BY SHARI MCCRACKEN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
HARRIET STIENER, BUTTE COUNTY OUTSIDE COUNSEL ON CABLE MATTERS WAS
AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS.
BOB BARNES, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES ANSWERED QUESTIONS
FROM THE BOARD. (*900)
CINDY PIERCE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR FROM THE CITY OF
CHICO ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD. (*1135)
0724-010 PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the
agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please
note that pursuant to California state law, the Board of
Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not
listed on the agenda.
DAVID PALMERLEE OF BANGOR SPOKE TO THE BOARD ABOUT THE CABLE
ISSUE.
RECESS: 11:27 A.M.
RECONVENE: 12:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
0724-011 THE BOARD RECESSED AT 12:00 P.M. TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
(*1492)
CONFERENCES WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE
SEC. 54956.8:
PROPERTY:
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
NEGOTIATIONS:
PROPERTY:
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
NEGOTIATIONS:
A.P. N0. 007-240-078
RICHARDS HALL
CITY OF CHICO
PRICE AND TERMS OF SALE;
A.P. N0. 047-600-005
RICHARDS HALL
OJI TRUST
PRICE AND TERMS OF PURCHASE.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(a) THREE
CASES
1. FIRST RESPONDER, ENLOE & OROVILLE HOSPITAL V. NOR CAL-EMS AND
COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE N0. 137303.
2. PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF BUTTE V.
GEORGE W. SCOTT, SR.; CHICO SCRAP METAL, INC., ET AL; BUTTE
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE N0. 140892.
3. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100).
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) - ONE POTENTIAL CASE.
THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:39 P.M. FROM CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
CONFERENCES WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE
SEC. 54956.8:
PROPERTY:
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
NEGOTIATIONS:
PROPERTY:
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
NEGOTIATIONS:
A.P. N0. 007-240-078
RICHARDS HALL
CITY OF CHICO
PRICE AND TERMS OF SALE;
A.P. N0. 047-600-005
RICHARDS HALL
OJI TRUST
PRICE AND TERMS OF PURCHASE.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(a) THREE
CASES
1. FIRST RESPONDER, ENLOE & OROVILLE HOSPITAL V. NOR CAL-EMS AND
COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE N0. 137303.
2. PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF BUTTE V.
GEORGE W. SCOTT, SR.; CHICO SCRAP METAL, INC., ET AL; BUTTE
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE N0. 140892.
3. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100).
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) - ONE POTENTIAL CASE. (No Announcements)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
0724-012 Continued Public Hearing - M & T Chico Ranch Mine (MIN 96-03) -
consideration of two appeals of the Planning Commission's
certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and
approval of the M & T Chico Ranch Mine. The project consists of
a long-term gravel mining operation proposal by Baldwin
Construction. The mining would take place on 193-acres of a 235-
acre site over a 20-30 year period. Reclamation would occur
incrementally and would consist of the creation of open-water
wetland wildlife habitat and agricultural uses. The aggregate
would be processed on a 40-acre area of the site. The project is
located on a portion of the Ranch approximately 1.5 miles east of
the Sacramento River and approximately 5 miles southwest of Chico.
Access to the site would be from River Road, Chico. The APNs
are 039-530-023 and 039-530-025 (formerly 036-530-019 and 039-
530-020) - action requested - OPEN HEARING AND CONTINUE TO
JANUARY 8, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. (FROM 5-22-07 [5.02]) (Development
Services)(*1545)
INTRODUCTION OF THE ITEM BY PETE CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. THERE WAS NO FORMAL STAFF REPORT. (*1723)
THE APPLICANT DID NOT MAKE ANY TYPE OF PRESENTATION AT THIS
MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 1:47 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 2:52 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: BARBARA
MORRIS, MARIA A. PHILLIPS, ROGER S. BEADLE, JAN HOLMAN, KAREN
READ, RANDALL BARCLAY, ROSALIE CARTWRIGHT, DARLENE BRUCE, RON
JONES, CATHERINE COTTLE, STEVE PRENTICE, LILA PRENTICE, BOB WOODS,
ROLINDA FOURNIER, COBY WALTER, MARK CHRISTOPHER, AND BETSY ADAMIS.
(**1263)
MARIA PHILLIPS AND DARLENE BRUCE PROVIDED WRITTEN MATERIALS FOR
BOARD RECORD. KAREN READ SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHS. RON JONES SHOWED
AND DISCUSSED A SLIDE OF A MAP.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 8, 2008 AT 1:30 P.M.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 2007
ADJOURNMENT: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS
BEFORE THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED AT 3:00 P.M., TO
RECONVENE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 27, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
JANE DOLAN, CHAIR
ATTEST:
C. Brian Haddix, Chief Administrative
Officer and Clerk of the Board
By:
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