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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES -NOVEMBER 18, 2003
Called to order at 9:08 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Room,
County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Supervisors present: Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi, and Chair Beeler.
Supervisor not present: Josiassen. Also present: Paul McIntosh,
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.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
CORRECTIONS AND~OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (4 O)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ACTION.
03-315 1. Resolution Extending Non-Exclusive Cable Television
Franchises for the Unincorporated Areas of Chico/Durham and
the Unincorporated Areas of Paradise - approval is requested
for a resolution which will extend the cable television
franchise agreements with Comcast for the unincorporated
areas of Chico/Durham and Paradise to allow additional time
to complete negotiations for new agreements - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
CONSENT AGENDA
03-316
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1. Unanticipated Revenue - approval is requested to accept and
appropriate a supplemental allocation in the amount of
$80,386 received from the State of California, Department of
Mental Health, for the Medi-Cal Managed Care program - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-076 (4/5 vote required)
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED
IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
2. Revenue Adjustment - the department has received notice from
the State of California, Department of Mental Health, that
the department's Adult System of Care allocation has been
reduced by $33,750. Approval is requested for an adjustment
to the department's budgeted revenue to reflect the
reduction - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-082
(4/5 vote required) ADJUSTING DEPARTMENT REVENUES AS DETAILED
IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
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03-316 3. Budget Savings and Fixed Asset Purchase - approval is
requested to transfer $55,000 in department savings between
budget line items to provide the appropriation to purchase
two vehicles. The department is requesting approval to
purchase a seven-passenger van and a four door sedan in an
amount not to exceed $55,000. One vehicle will be used in
the Day Rehabilitation Program and the other vehicle will be
used by the Community Services Division - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-085; AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET
PURCHASE OF TWO VEHICLES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000.
4. Counseling Solutions - approval is requested for an agreement
with Counseling Solutions for the provision of mental health
services to children receiving Medi-Cal benefits. The term
of the agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, with
a maximum amount payable of $149,999.73 (department budget) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
5. North Valley Parent Education Network - approval is requested
for an agreement with North Valley Parent Education Network
for the provision of targeted case management and mental
health services to clients receiving Medi-Cal benefits. The
term of the agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004,
with a maximum amount payable of $333,388.92 (department
budget) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
6. Work Training Center for the Handicapped, Inc. (Do-It-
Leisure) -Amendment - approval is requested for an amendment
to the agreement with the Work Training Center for the
Handicapped, Inc. (Do-It-Leisure), for the provision of a
socialization and rehabilitation program to referred clients.
The amendment extends the term of the agreement through
June 30, 2004, increases the maximum amount payable by
$128,133.92 (department budget) for the extended term, and
revises agreement language regarding records confidentiality,
federal and state billing, and audit requirements. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11486)
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03-316 7. Work Training Center for the Handicapped, Inc. (Do-It-
Leisure) -Amendment - approval is requested for an amendment
to the agreement with the Work Training Center for the
Handicapped, Inc. (Do-It-Leisure), for the provision of a
half-day rehabilitation program to referred clients. The
amendment extends the term of the agreement through
June 30, 2004, increases the maximum amount payable by
$36,404.16 (department budget) for the extended term, and
revises agreement language regarding records confidentiality,
federal and state billing, and audit requirements. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X11487)
8. Youth For Change - approval is requested for an agreement
with Youth For Change for the provision of services in
support of the Homeless Emergency Runaway Effort (HERE)
Program. The term of the agreement is September 30, 2003,
through August 10, 2004, with a maximum amount payable of
$37,920 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X14559 )
9. Superior Court of California, County of Butte - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Superior Court of California, County
of Butte, for the provision of services in support of the
Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act. The amendment
extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2004,
increases the maximum amount payable by $43,269 (department
budget) for the extended term, revises agreement language
regarding inspection and audits, and revises budget and
billing exhibits to include the extended term. All other
terms and provisions remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X13518)
10. Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Crestwood
Behavioral Health, Inc., for the provision of Institutions
for Mental Disease and Enhancement Services. The amendment
revises agreement language with regard to State billing and
payment processes. All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X14361)
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03-316 11. Merced Manor - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with Merced Manor for the
provision of Institutions for Mental Disease services. The
amendment reduces the maximum amount payable by $67.40 in
response to a day-rate adjustment effective August 1, 2003,
revises agreement language regarding monthly payment
provisions, and amends the service summary to reflect the
rate change. All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X14371)
12. Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Victor
Treatment Centers, Inc., for the provision of mental health
services to youth clients. The amendment extends the term
of the agreement through June 30, 2004, increases the maximum
amount payable by $187,395 (department budget) for the
extended term, and revises agreement language to reflect the
extended term and clarify audit, reporting, confidentiality
and insurance requirements. All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No.
X11550)
13. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services - approval is
requested for an agreement with Northern Valley Catholic
Social Services for the provision of mental health services
to children receiving Medi-Cal benefits. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, with a
maximum amount payable of $412,515.70 (department budget) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
14. T.W. DuFour and Associates - Amendment - approval is
requested for an amendment to the lease agreement with T.W.
DuFour and Associates for the property located at 470 Rio
Lindo Avenue, Suite 1, Chico. The property is utilized by
the Youth Services Division. The amendment extends the term
of the lease through October 31, 2006, and increases the
maximum amount payable by $59,052 (department budget) for the
extended term. All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11853)
15. Sacramento Valley Family Services, Inc. - approval is
requested for an agreement with Sacramento Valley Family
Services, Inc., for the provision of mental health services
to children, adolescents and family members receiving Medi-
cal benefits. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2003,
through January 31, 2004, with a maximum amount payable of
$229,955.04 (department budget) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW
BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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03-316 16. Establishment of Compliance Program - approval is requested
for a resolution which will authorize the development and
implementation of a compliance program for state and federal
laws and regulations applicable to healthcare providers and
provider organizations - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
03-161 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
17. Reissue Time-Expired Check - approval is requested, on behalf
of North American Guan Yin Pu Sa, Inc., to reissue time-
expired check no. 1000-082379, dated October 13, 2000, in the
amount of $5,259.58. The check was lost as a result of a
change of address. The Auditor-Controller has received a
Declaration of Lost or Destroyed County Check/Warrant, and
has verified that the check is time-expired and has not been
reissued - action requested - APPROVE REQUEST AND DIRECT
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO REISSUE TIME-EXPIRED CHECK.
18. Budget Transfer - approval is requested for a transfer of
$4,535 from the Appropriation for Contingencies to the
various Board budgets to provide for the annual percentage
increase under Section 69 of the Butte County Salary
Ordinance - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-080
(4/5 vote required).
19. Maximus, Inc. - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with Maximus, Inc., to conduct a
countywide cost-of-services/user fee study. The amendment
extends the term of the agreement through December 31, 2003,
to allow additional time needed to complete the study. All
other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract No. X13956)
20. Resolution in Recognition of Dale W. Wagerman for Services
to the County of Butte - consideration of a resolution of
recognition for services to the County of Butte for Dale W.
Wagerman of Wagerman & Associates, upon his retirement -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 03-162 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
21. 2004 Board of Supervisors' Meeting Dates Calendar - submitted
is the proposed draft meeting calendar for 2004 pursuant to
Butte County Code - action requested - ADOPT 2004 BOARD
MEETING CALENDAR.
22. Surplus Equipment - approval is requested to declare surplus
an Ozalid HSD Microfilm Duplicator (fixed asset no. 18032)
and a Computren computer (fixed asset no. 24662). The
equipment is obsolete and no longer used by the department -
action requested - DECLARE ITEMS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE
COUNTY AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL PURSUANT TO COUNTY CODE.
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03-316 23. Certification of Statement of Votes Cast - pursuant to
California Elections Code Section 15372, submitted is the
Certification of Statement of Votes Cast for the Statewide
Special Election held October 7, 2003 - action requested -
ACCEPT CERTIFICATION OF STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST.
24. Land Conservation Act Applications for Inclusion - at its
meeting of October 13, 2003, the Land Conservation Act
Advisory Committee recommended eight applications for
inclusion into Land Conservation Act agreements. Subsequent
to that approval, one applicant requested their application
be withdrawn. The department requests the Board approve the
following seven applications, subject to conditions as noted:
1) Ruth E. Sprague, 198 acres (orchards), APN 039-050-009.
2) Alfred Combaz, 473.70 acres (timber and grazing) APNs 061-
470-010, 011, 024, and 028, subject to merging parcels APN
061-470-011, 024, and 028 with APN 061-047-010 and rejecting
APNs 061-660-005, 006, 007, and 008. 3) Robert and Betty
Storm, 190.95 acres (orchards), APNs 025-080-092, 025-027-014
and 025-280-007. 4) Gary Justeson, 784.13 acres (orchard and
field crops), subject to APN 021-050-015 standing alone, APNs
021-060-005 and 021-120-002 are legally one parcel, APN 021-
220-004 stands alone, and APN 021-150-015 stands alone. 5)
Peekema Ranch, 136 acres (orchards), APNs 024-180-044, 068
and 069. 6) Herbert and Denise McGuire, 21.44 acres
(orchards), APNs 039-220-047 and 048. 7) Eldon Lundberg et
al., 998.96 acres (field crops), APNs 038-220-031 and 035;
038-250-034, 035 and 042 - action requested - APPROVE
APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND DIRECT RECORDING OF THE AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
25. Budget Transfer - approval is requested to transfer $1,000
of department funds between budget line items to provide the
appropriation needed to pay for transportation and equipment
installation expenses for a 2002 Ford Explorer. The vehicle
will be utilized by the Environmental Crimes program - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-083.
26. Enloe Medical Center - Amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the agreement with Enloe Medical Center for
the provision of training services for the Options For
Recovery program. The amendment extends the term of the
agreement through June 30, 2004, and increases the maximum
amount payable by $181,450 (department budget) for the
extended term. All other terms and provisions remain the
same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13899)
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03-316 27. Butte-Glenn Community College District -Amendment - approval
is requested for an amendment to the agreement with the
Butte-Glenn Community College District for the provision of
a Vocational English as a Second Language program. The
amendment extends the term of the agreement through
June 30, 2004, and increases the maximum amount payable by
$129,386 (department budget) for the extended term. All
other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X11858)
28. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement with
Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for the provision
of Cal-Learn Program case management services. The amendment
extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2004, and
increases the maximum amount payable by $135,000 (department
budget) for the extended term. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Contract No. X11259)
29. Private Industry Council - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the agreement with the Private Industry
Council for the provision of employment services activities
to CalWORKs participants. The amendment extends the term of
the agreement through June 30, 2004, and increases the
maximum amount payable by $869,611 (department budget). All
other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No. X13305)
30. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health/Butte County
Department of Employment and Social Services - Amendment -
approval is requested for an amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Butte County Department of Behavioral
Health for the provision of substance abuse and mental health
treatment services to CalWORKs participants. The amendment
extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2004, and
increases the maximum amount payable by $1,236,408
(department budget) for the extended term. All other terms
and provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract No. X10903)
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03-316 31. Addus Healthcare, Inc - Amendment - approval is requested for
an amendment to the agreement with Addus Healthcare, Inc.,
for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services. The
amendment reduces the hourly contract rate by $0.50 per hour,
effective November 1, 2003, as a result of implementation of
AB 632, which requires the provision of Workers' Compensation
insurance to contract workers. All other terms and
provisions remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract No. X14107)
32. Introduction of an Ordinance of the County of Butte Repealing
Chapter 46 of the Butte County Code Concerning Purchasing and
Replacing it with a New Chapter 46 Concerning Purchasing -
proposed is an ordinance which will establish a policy that
provides a 5o preference to Butte County suppliers for
purchases of personal property for County use - action
requested - WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
33. Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - the department has
prepared a resolution which will amend the salary ordinance
as follows: PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL SERVICES - adds one sunset
position of Administrative Services Assistant, one flexibly
staffed sunset position of Information Systems Analyst
III/II/I, and one flexibly staffed sunset position of
Administrative Analyst III/II/I. All positions have an
ending date of June 30, 2004. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-GENERAL
SERVICES - deletes one position of Clinical Program Manager.
Converts one half-time flexibly staffed position of Senior
Mental Health Counselor/Mental Health Counselor/Mental Health
Worker to full-time. NEAL ROAD SANITARY LANDFILL - deletes
one flexibly staffed position of Associate Civil
Engineer/Associate Engineer/Assistant Engineer/Junior
Engineer and adds one flexibly staffed position of Senior
Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer. SALARY PLAN FOR
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS, REFERENCE F, MANAGEMENT CONFIDENTIAL
AND SUPERVISORY UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS - increases the salary
range for the position of Landfill Operations Manager to
$23.59-$28.68. Creates the position of Behavioral Health
Managed Care Plan Manager and establishes the salary range
for the position at $32.48-$39.47. SALARY PLAN FOR ELECTED
AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, REFERENCE C, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS'
MEMBERS - adjusts the salary range 2.90, retroactive to
July 1, 2003 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 03-163 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
34. Advanced Step Hire - the Public Works Department has
requested the Board approve the Advanced Step Hire of a
Landfill Operations Manager candidate to step 4 of the salary
range based on education and experience. Pursuant to
Personnel Rule 11.5(b), the Director of Human Resources
recommends the Advanced Step Hire - action requested -
APPROVE ADVANCED STEP HIRE OF LANDFILL OPERATIONS MANAGER
CANDIDATE TO STEP 4 OF THE SALARY RANGE.
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03-316 35. Managed Health Network - Amendment - approval is requested
for an amendment to the agreement with Managed Health Network
for the provision of the Employee Assistance Program. The
amendment extends the term of the agreement through
June 30, 2004, increases the monthly fee rate by $0.36
(department budget) per eligible employee, and revises
agreement language regarding duties, services, dispute
resolutions, and insurance. All other terms and provisions
remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract No.
X13882)
36. Library Literacy Grant Funds - approval is requested to
accept and appropriate $64,318 in unexpended fiscal year
2002-2003 Library Literacy Grant funds into the current
year's budget - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
B-078 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT.
37. Library Donations - pursuant to Government Code Section
25355, donations of $822 from the Oroville Friends of the
Library, and $100 from the Northern California Timekeepers
of Magalia, have been received for the Butte County Trust
Fund for the purchase of books - action requested - ACCEPT
DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION.
38. Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Serious Habitual Offender Grant
Augmentation - approval is requested to ratify the acceptance
of a $76,950 augmentation to the fiscal year 2003-2004
Serious Habitual Offender Grant award. The Office of
Criminal Justice Planning required an immediate response to
the notification of intended augmentation, and the department
accepted to avoid loss of the funds. The augmentation
requires a County match of $1,347.50, which is available
within the department's budget. Board approval is also
requested to appropriate the funds into the department's
budget and to approve the purchase of a 4-wheel drive sports
utility vehicle in an amount not to exceed $35,000. The
vehicle will be used in support of the grant programs -
action requested - RATIFY DEPARTMENT'S ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
AUGMENTATION; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-084 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND APPROVE THE FIXED ASSET
PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.
39. California Kids' Plates Grant - approval is requested to
accept and appropriate $5,000 received from the San Diego
University under the California Kids' Plates grant. The
funds will provide for the purchase of child safety seats for
distribution to eligible low-income children, and employee
training on childhood injury control - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-077 (4/5 vote required) ACCEPTING
AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE
AGENDA REPORT.
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03-316 40. Northern California Regional Registry Implementation
Project - approval is requested for the department's
selection as Host County for the development of the Northern
California Regional Immunization Registry. As Host County,
the department will be responsible for managing the setup of
the central database, software and communications testing,
drafting provider participation agreements, and creation of
the regional charter. The term of the project is
July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, with an award to the
County of $250,000 for the project. The funding will provide
for three additional staff members which have been requested
through a salary ordinance amendment. Board approval is also
requested for the fixed asset purchase of 2 SQL 2000 Database
Servers in the estimated amount of $15,000. The department
is requesting the Board appropriate $136,001 of the
unanticipated revenue - action requested - APPROVE COUNTY'S
SELECTION AS HOST COUNTY FOR THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL
IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-081 (4/5
vote required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $136,001 IN
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AS DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND
APPROVE FIXED ASSET PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN THE
ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $15,000.
41. Home Health Care Management, Inc., d/b/a CHP Plus - approval
is requested for an agreement with Home Health Care
Management, Inc., d/b/a CHP Plus, for the provision of a Risk
Reduction Specialist in support of the HIV Transmission
Prevention Project. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 2003, though June 30, 2004, with a maximum amount
payable of $58,500. Funding for the agreement is provided
by State funds contained within the department's budget -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
42. Home Health Care Management, Inc., d/b/a CHP Plus - approval
is requested for an agreement with Home Health Care
Management, Inc., d/b/a CHP Plus, for the provision of
nursing services and/or psychosocial needs services to
Wellness to Work and County Medical Services Program clients.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2003, though
March 31, 2004, with a maximum amount payable of $35,000.
Funding for the agreement is provided by grant funds
contained within the department's budget - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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03-316 43. Emergency Medical Services Appropriation Declaration of
Intent - approval is requested for a Declaration of Intent
not to contract for administration of the Emergency Medical
Services Appropriation Hospital Services/Physician
Services/Unallocated accounts for fiscal year 2003-2004. The
County will be allocated $212,316 to reimburse uncompensated
emergency medical services provided to County residents who
are unable to pay for services. The proposed declaration
authorizes the California Department of Health Services to
administer the allocation on behalf of the County through the
Emergency Medical Services Appropriation Contract Back
Program - action requested - APPROVE DECLARATION OF INTENT
NOT TO CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
44. Construction of Module 4, Phase A, at the Neal Road Sanitary
Landfill - Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 2 - CCO No. 2, in
the increasing amount of $46,490.05 (Neal Road Sanitary
Landfill Management Fund), provides for additional low
permeability soil liner adjustments resulting from design
changes required during the excavation phase of the project -
action requested - APPROVE CCO NO. 2 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
45. Construction of Module 4, Phase A, at the Neal Road Sanitary
Landfill - Notice of Completion - the project consisted of
preparation of the subgrade for the construction of a
sanitary landfill liner, installation of the liner,
components, and related items, and installation of leachate
collection and removal system components and related items.
All work has been completed in accordance with plans and
specifications - action requested - ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK;
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND DIRECT RECORDING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
46. Increase in Fixed Asset Purchase - Oroville Express -
approval is requested to increase the amount approved for the
fixed asset purchase of five Compressed Natural Gas
paratransit vehicles for the Oroville Express from $280,000
to $325,000. Funding for the increase is available in the
Oroville Express budget. Approval is also requested for a
transfer of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds in the
amount of $66,500 to provide the appropriation needed for the
purchase. The funds were reserved for vehicle replacement -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-079 (4/5 vote
required) ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FEDERAL REVENUES AS
DETAILED IN THE AGENDA REPORT; AND APPROVE FIXED ASSET
PURCHASE INCREASE FOR TRANSIT VEHICLES BY $45,000.
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03-316 47. City of Chico - Amendment - approval is requested for an
amendment to the agreement with the City of Chico for the
extension of sewer services and installation of certain
public improvements in the Chico Urban Area. The amendment
revises Exhibit "C" to include the installation of a traffic
signal project on State Route 99 and Estates Drive. All
other terms and provisions remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
48. Agreement for Acquisition of Property for Public Road
Purposes County of Butte/Property Owner Reconstruction
Project - approval is requested for an agreement with the
Chapman Family Trust which will provide for the construction
of a cul-de-sac, and closure of Kennedy Avenue in the
interest of traffic safety. The property owners along
Kennedy Avenue and CalTRANS have requested the closure -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
49. Buzztail Community Services District -the Buzztail Community
Services District Board has certified that the number of
Declarations of Candidacy for the 2003 General District
Election cycle did not exceed the number of trustee
vacancies. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10515, the
District is requesting the Board appoint and declare elected
the candidates who filed - action requested - APPOINT AND
DECLARE ELECTED TOMMY SLATTERY AND ROBIN WILDER, DIRECTORS,
TO TERMS TO END DECEMBER 3, 2007.
50. Reclamation District No. 833 - the Secretary of Reclamation
District No. 833 has certified that the number of
Declarations of Candidacy for the 2003 General District
Election cycle did not exceed the number of trustee
vacancies. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10515, the
District is requesting the Board appoint and declare elected
the candidates who filed - action requested - APPOINT AND
DECLARE ELECTED CHARLES H. JOHNSON, JR., AND WILLIAM B.
FIEDLER, TRUSTEES, TO TERMS TO END DECEMBER 3, 2007.
51. Butte County Fair - Annual Budget - pursuant to State
requirements, the Butte County Fair Board of Directors is
requesting the Board approve the Fair Association's Operating
Budget for 2004. Following Board approval the budget will
be submitted to the State of California, Division of Fairs
and Expositions, for review and approval - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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03-316 52. Tax Exchange Agreement between the Lake Oroville Area Public
Utility District and the County of Butte - the Local Agency
Formation Commission has received an application for
annexation from the Lake Oroville Area Public Utility
District. Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99-
99.2, a property tax exchange agreement must be reached
between the District and the County. The Lake Oroville Area
Public Utility District's Board of Directors has certified,
by Resolution No. 18-03, that the change in organization will
be revenue neutral to each affected agency - action
requested - APPROVE PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
53. Law Library Annual Report - pursuant to Business and
Professions Code Section 6349, the Law Library Board of
Trustees submits the Annual Report for the Butte County
Public Law Library for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE NOTATION THAT THE
BACK-UP ON ITEM 3.32 HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO REFLECT A $688
INCREASE, AND THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 3.19.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 NP 5 Y (Motion Carried)
REGULAR AGENDA
03-317 Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. (69)
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies. (NONE)
03-318 Update on Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief
Administrative Officer. (73) PAUL MCINTOSH, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, INFORMS THE BOARD THAT THE NEW GOVERNOR RESCINDED THE
VEHICLE LICENSE FEE INCREASE. THE IMPACT OF THAT ACTION ON LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS IS NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME. THE GOVERNOR HAS SUSPENDED
ALL PENDING REGULATIONS UNTIL HE HAS REVIEWED THEM, AND HE HAS
CALLED 3 SPECIAL SESSIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE. AS MORE INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE, THE BOARD WILL BE PROVIDED UPDATES.
03-319 Butte County Solar Energy Project and Solar Energy Education
Center - consideration of a project to install a solar power
system for the County, and presentation of a concept to construct
a Solar Power Education Center on County property - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SUNPOWER GEOTHERMAL ENERGY FOR
INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR POWER SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL, THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER,
AND THE TREASURER; AND ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION THE CONCEPT OF A
SOLAR POWER EDUCATION CENTER. (161)
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03-319 PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF A PROPOSED SOLAR POWER PROJECT BY
BILL CURRY, DIRECTOR-GENERAL SERVICES, ALONG WITH DAN THOMPSON,
PRESIDENT, ROBERT FREEDMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, AND MONIQUE GUERR,
BUTTE COUNTY REGIONAL MANAGER, SUNPOWER GEOTHERMAL ENERGY COMPANY;
AND TOM LINDSTROM, ELECTRIC GAS AND INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH SUNPOWER GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
FOR INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR POWER SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL, THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER, AND THE TREASURER; AND ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION THE
CONCEPT OF A SOLAR POWER EDUCATION CENTER.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 NP 5 Y (Motion Carried)
RECESS: 10:09 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:19 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
03-320 Public Hearing - Revenue Bonds - Del Norte Clinics, Inc. -
pursuant to the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, consideration of the proposed issuance of
revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$9,000,000 (the "Bonds") The proceeds of the Bonds will be used
by Del Norte Clinics, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation
(the "Corporation"), in part to finance (a) the acquisition and
renovation of a building currently leased by the Corporation
located at 520 Kentucky Street in the City of Gridley (used as a
family health clinic), (b) the acquisition and renovation of a
building currently leased by the Corporation located at 680
Cohasset Road in the City of Chico (used as a family health and
dental center), and (c) construction of a new health and dental
facility on a parcel of land owned by the Corporation on Lincoln
Boulevard south of Oro Dam Boulevard in the City of Oroville, all
to be owned by the Corporation and used in connection with its
provision of primary health care services - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (1788)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 10:19 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 10:20 A.M.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 03-164 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 NP 5 Y (Motion Carried)
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REGULAR AGENDA
03-321 Horning Development Agreement - Transfer of Rights to New Property
Owner - consideration of a transfer of the Development Agreement
rights, and periodic review of compliance with the Development
Agreement, for APN 040-490-018, as a result of the transfer of the
property to a new owner - action requested - APPROVE THE TRANSFER
OF THE RIGHTS OF THE AGREEMENT TO THE NEW OWNER PURSUANT TO
SECTION 6 OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. (1844)
YVONNE CHRISTOPHER, DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, NOTIFIED THE
BOARD THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WAS ORIGINALLY WITH
MR. HORNING AND MR. AUSTIN, AND THE PARCEL AT ISSUE WAS OWNED
BY MR. AUSTIN. THE ACTUAL TRANSFER WILL BE FROM MR. AUSTIN TO
MR. ISAAC.
BOARD DIRECTION TO STAFF TO REVIEW THE BOARD'S ORIGINAL ACTION
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO DETERMINE THE BOARD'S
INTENTION WITH REGARD TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT'S CORRELATION
TO THE ZONING, WHICH WAS APPROVED AT THE SAME TIME, AND TO PROVIDE
THE BOARD WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WHAT OPTIONS ARE
AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
03-322 Continued Public Hearing - Development Fees - consideration of an
ordinance amending Butte County Code Sections 3-41, 3-43, 3-44, 3-
81, and 3-82, regarding certain fees chargeable for processing
applications for land use entitlements by the Building and
Planning Divisions of the Development Services Department and the
Land Development Division of the Public Works Department - action
requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING BUTTE COUNTY CODE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUILDING DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 10-28-03 [5.09]) (3140)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 10:47 A.M., AND CONTINUED OPEN TO
DECEMBER 2, 2003, AT 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR AGENDA
03 -3 23 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ACTION.
1. Resolution Extending Non-Exclusive Cable Television
Franchises for the Unincorporated Areas of Chico/Durham and
the Unincorporated Areas of Paradise - approval is requested
for a resolution which will extend the cable television
franchise agreements with Comcast for the unincorporated
areas of Chico/Durham and Paradise to allow additional time
to complete negotiations for new agreements - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(3186) (**00)
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03-323 MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 03-165 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: 1 Y 2 Y 3 N 4 NP 5 Y (Motion Carried)
PUBLIC COM[IENT
03-324 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. (**180)
1. GEORGE KAMMERER ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO REQUEST THEY
RECONSIDER SCHEDULING THE SIERRA MOON HEARING FOR
JANUARY 13, 2004, AND TO RECONSIDER REMANDING THE EASEMENT
ISSUE BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. HE BELIEVES THE ISSUE
HAS BEEN RESOLVED AND A HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING
COMMISSION IS NO LONGER NECESSARY.
2. STEVE SCHUSTER ADDRESSED THE BOARD TO INFORM THEM THAT HE
SUBMITTED A REVISED MAP TO COUNTY STAFF SHOWING THE EASEMENT
IN QUESTION.
CLOSED SESSION
03-325 RECESS: THE BOARD RECESSED AT 11:07 A.M. TO A CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(C) ONE POTENTIAL CASE. (**428)
RECONVENE: THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:44 A.M. FROM A CLOSED
SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(C) ONE POTENTIAL CASE. (**434) (NO
ANNOUNCEMENTS)
ADJOUxNt~NT: THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD,
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:44 A.M., TO
RECONVENE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD TO BE
HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2003, AT 9:00 A.M.
Attest:
Paul McIntosh, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
R.J. BEELER, CHAIR
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