COUNTY OF PLACER

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010

AGENDA

9:00 a.m.

 

F.C. “Rocky” Rockholm, District 1                                                                                                               Thomas Miller, County Executive

Robert Weygandt, District 2, Vice Chairman                                                                                     Anthony J. La Bouff, County Counsel

Jim Holmes, District 3                                                                                                                       Mike Boyle, Assistant County Executive

Kirk Uhler, District 4, Chairman                                                                                                 Holly Heinzen, Assistant County Executive

Jennifer Montgomery, District 5                                                                                                                   Ann Holman, Clerk of the Board

 

County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA  95603

 

 

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, during normal business hours.  Placer County is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided the resources to participate fully in its public meetings. If you are hearing impaired, we have listening devices available. If you require additional disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Clerk of the Board.  If requested, the agenda shall be provided in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities.  All requests must be in writing and must be received by the Clerk five business days prior to the scheduled meeting for which you are requesting accommodation. Requests received after such time will be accommodated only if time permits.

 

9:00 a.m.

FLAG SALUTE – Led by Anthony La Bouff, County Counsel.

STATEMENT OF MEETING PROCEDURES - Read by Clerk.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Persons may address the Board on items not on this agenda.  Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person since the time allocated for Public Comment is 15 minutes.  If all comments cannot be heard within the 15-minute time limit, the Public Comment period will be taken up at the end of the regular session.  The Board is not permitted to take any action on items addressed under Public Comment.

 

SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 5-8) - All items on the Consent Agenda (Items 12 thru 28) have been recommended for approval by the County Executive Department.  All items will be approved by a single roll call vote.  Anyone may ask to address Consent items prior to the Board taking action, and the item may be moved for discussion.

Action:

 

TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN

 

 9:45 a.m.

 1.   COUNTY EXECUTIVE/SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE:

a.    Receive an update (PDF) on countywide departmental process improvements and cost reduction strategies that contributed to the FY 2009-10 budget savings.

Action:

 

b.    Your Board is requested to receive an update (PDF)on county service delivery options and authorize department specific steps in the following areas: Facility Services – Park and Custodial Services; Department of Public Works – Placer Commuter Express; Administrative Services – IT/Telecom; Health and Human Services – Auburn Dental Clinic; and CDRA Engineering and Surveying Contract Service.

Action:

 

10:30 a.m.

 2.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF)/PLANNING/THIRD-PARTY APPEAL/MINOR USE PERMIT (PMPA20070467) “CELEBRATION COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH”Public hearing to consider an appeal submitted by Don Ryberg on behalf of the Tsi-Akim Maidu Tribe, of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Minor Use Permit to allow for construction and operation of a ±19,000 square-foot church, including a 396-seat sanctuary, a 2,400 square-foot fellowship hall, offices, classrooms, restrooms and a kitchen.  The Appeal states that the archaeological reports prepared for the project are flawed.  Subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 077-050-055, comprises 3.5 acres, is zoned F-4.6 ac. min. (Farm, combining minimum Building Site of 4.6 acres), and is located on Neils Road, adjacent to the northbound Interstate 80 on-ramp at Dry Creek Road, in the Meadow Vista area. On May 27, 2010, the Placer County Planning Commission approved the project and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project.

 

       Exhibit 1 (PDF)   Exhibit 2 (PDF)          Exhibit 3 (PDF)          Exhibit 4 (PDF)          Exhibit 5 (PDF)          Exhibit 6 (PDF)          Exhibit 7 (PDF)

       Action:

 

11:00 a.m.

 3.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF)/PLANNING/APPEAL/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION – “MINER’S RIDGE FAMILY APARTMENTS” (PCPM 2010 0046) – Public hearing to consider an appeal from Mario Ferrante and William Prior relative to Condition 19 and perimeter fencing of the project and a second appeal from Dr. Dale Smith of the Planning Commission’s approval of: a modification of the Conditional Use Permit for the Ridgeview Villas Planned Residential Development to allow for a 64-unit apartment development in place of the previously approved 64-unit townhome development; and a Minor Boundary Line Adjustment to consolidate and reconfigure parcels on the site. The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 054-171-031, 054-171-032, 054-171-035, 054-171-036, 054-171-037 and 054-171-038), comprises 6.197 acres, is currently zoned RM-DL-10 (Residential Multi-Family, Combining Density Limitation of 10 units per acre) and is located on the south side of Silver Bend Way, east of Lincoln Way in the Auburn area. On May 13, 2010, the Planning Commission approved the modification of the Conditional Use Permit and Minor Boundary Line Adjustment and adopted the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.

            Exhibit A (PDF)          Exhibit B (PDF)          Exhibit C (PDF)         Exhibit D (PDF)         Exhibit E (PDF)          Exhibit F (PDF)          Exhibit G (PDF)            Exhibit H (PDF)

       Action:

 

11:30 a.m.

 4.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF)/PLANNING/REZONE/BUNCH CREEK TIMBERLAND PRODUCTION ZONE PROPERTY (PREAT20060521)Public hearing to consider Notice a request from Andregg Geomatics on behalf of Fred Basquin & Jed Parker for a Rezoning/Conversion from TPZ (Timberland Production) to RF-BX-80 Acre Minimum (Residential Forest, combining an 80-acre minimum lot size), or in the alternative, a 10-year roll out from the TPZ to RF-BX-80 Acre Minimum; and a modification to an approved Minor Land Division, which created a three-parcel Tentative Parcel Map (one 277.5 acre parcel, and two 160-acre parcels). The proposed modification to the approved Tentative Parcel Map is for the purpose of creating a 100-foot agricultural setback along the property lines that abut other TPZ parcels, thereby creating a buffer between adjacent agricultural/timberland uses and the project site. The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 071-270-003-000, 071-310-001-000, 071-320-001-000, and 071-330-008-000, comprises 597.5-acres, is north of Yankee Jim Road, One Mile East of Canyon Way, between Colfax and the North Fork of the American River, and is currently zoned TPZ (Timberland Production). On May 13, 2010, the Placer County Planning Commission recommended that both of the alternatives for potential rezoning of the property be denied.  The Board also may consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project.  (Continued from March 16, 2010)

(Applicant is requesting the hearing be continued)

 

Exhibit A (PDF)  Exhibit B (PDF)          Exhibit C (PDF)         Exhibit D (PDF)         Exhibit E (PDF)          Exhibit F (PDF)          Exhibit G (PDF)         Exhibit H (PDF)    Exhibit I (PDF)           Exhibit J (PDF)          Exhibit K (PDF)

       Action:

 

DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION AS TIME ALLOWS

DEPARTMENT ITEMS:

 5.   ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PROCUREMENT – Authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:

a.    Purchase Orders, Environmental Services/Public Works (PDF) - Approve the renewal of Competitively Awarded Blanket Purchase Orders with five firms for engineering services on an as needed basis, in the maximum amount of $725,000.

       Action:

 

ADJOURN AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND

CONVENE AS THE PLACER COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

 6.   REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PDF)– Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director or designee to execute an Option Agreement with Quartz Ridge Family Apartments, L.P. for the Redevelopment Agency-owned property at 360 Silver Bend Way, Auburn.

       Action:

ADJOURN AS THE PLACER COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

AND RECONVENE AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

 7.   COUNTY EXECUTIVE/COMMUNITY GRANTS & LOANS:

a.    2010 HOME Investment Partnership Program (PDF) - Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for $800,000 under the 2010 HOME Investment Partnership Program for First Time Homebuyer and Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation assistance.

       Action:

 

b.    2010 HOME Investment Partnership Program (PDF) - Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for $3,100,000 under the 2010 HOME Investment Partnership Program for a Rental Housing New Construction Project at 360 Silver Bend Way, Auburn.

       Action:

 

 8.   FACILITY SERVICES:

a.    Sewer Maintenance District #1 (PDF) - Authorize the expenditure of an additional $900,000 for design of the Sewer Maintenance District #1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project under a previously approved contract with Owen Psomas Engineering.

       Action:

 

b.    Sewer Maintenance District #3 (PDF) - Approve an agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc., for providing professional engineering services for the Sewer Maintenance District #3 Regional Sewer Project, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,344,173 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement.

       Action:

 

 9.   HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

a.    Adult System of Care (PDF) - Approve a contract employee agreement with Steve Sugden, M.D. as staff psychiatrist from August 17, 2010 through August 16, 2011 with direct compensation of $237,869 for a total compensation package not to exceed $319,676, and authorize the Chairman to sign subsequent amendments up to 10 percent of the original contract amount.  Total costs include $223,774 in Federal and State funds, and a required County General Fund match of $95,902.  These costs are included in the Department’s FY 2010-11 CEO Recommended Budget.

       Action:

 

b.    Environmental Health (PDF) - Approve an agreement with the County of El Dorado for Placer County Environmental Health to provide continued Local Enforcement Agency services from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 in a total amount not to exceed $368,775.  Revenues of $122,925 are included in the Department’s FY 2010-11 CEO Recommended Budget.  The balance will be included in the subsequent years’ budgets.  No County General Fund cost is required.

       Action:

 

10.  PUBLIC WORKS:

a.    Snow Creek SEZ Restoration Project (PDF) – Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign and approve a Professional Services Agreement for engineering services with Camp, Dresser & McKee (CDM), Inc., in the amount of $356,235 and authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve and sign future amendments up to $35,623.

       Action:

 

b.    Donner Pass Road Stabilization Project, Contract #1099 (PDF) – Adopt a Resolution awarding, with County Counsel and Risk Management review and approval, Contract No. 1099 for construction services to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Aspen Developers Corp., in the amount of $358,950.50 for construction of the Donner Pass Road Stabilization Project, authorizing the Chairman to execute the construction contract on behalf of Placer County and authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve and sign contract change orders up to $35,000.

       Action:

 

c.    Foresthill Road Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project Contract #73226, Amendment #3 (PDF) – Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign and execute Contract #73226 Amendment #3 with Quincy Engineering, Inc., for Phase 4 which includes construction support for the Foresthill Road Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Paint Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to approve and sign amendments up to $120,000 for additional professional services, which will increase the contract by $1,199,922.15 for a total amount not to exceed $7,001,922.15.

       Action:

 

11.  COUNTY COUNSEL/ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: (PDF)

Pursuant to the cited authority (all references are to the Government Code), the Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to discuss the following listed items.  A report of any action taken will be presented prior to adjournment.

(A)  §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

1.    Existing Litigation:

(a)   Jeremy White v. County of Placer, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-26020

(b)   Meadow Vista Protection v. County of Placer, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-22244

 

(B)§54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

1.    Anticipated Litigation:

       Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code §54956.9: one potential case.

 

(C)  §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(a)   Agency designated representatives: Tom Miller, Nancy Nittler, Mike Boyle, Gerald O. Carden, Anthony J. La Bouff

       Employee organization: PPEO. DSA.

       CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 5-8) - All items on the Consent Agenda (Items 12 thru 28) have been recommended for approval by the County Executive Department.  All items will be approved by a single roll call vote.  Anyone may ask to address Consent items prior to the Board taking action, and the item may be moved for discussion.

Action:

 

12.  ORDINANCE – Second Reading:

a.    Community Development Resource Agency/Engineering & Surveying (PDF) – Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Placer County Code to revise Article 16.08.200 Acceptance of Work and revise Article 16.20.200 Improvements with the replacement of page 99 of the staff report, page 6 of the ordinance, adding Section D1.f.

 

b.    County Executive/Emergency Services (PDF) – Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 9.32, Part 4 (Public Peace, Safety and Welfare) of the Placer County Code regarding readopting the County’s Hazardous Vegetation Abatement program for eastern Placer County.

 

13.  ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (PDF) - Adopt the resolution of decision and findings regarding the hearing on the appeal of Exclusive Resorts, LLC, of the Director of Administrative Services’ Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) determination.

 

14.  AGRICULTURE:

a.    Adopt a resolution (PDF) authorizing the Placer County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the Citrus Research Board allowing for reimbursement for up to $3,963 for costs associated with detection trapping of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Placer County from April 15, 2010 through June 30, 2010.

 

b.    Adopt a resolution (PDF) authorizing the Placer County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the Citrus Research Board allowing for reimbursement for up to $6,032 for costs associated with detection trapping of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Placer County from July 1, 2010 through October 31, 2010.

 

15.  AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:

a.    Approve closure (PDF) of Placer County Sheriff Tahoe Explorer Post 244 outside checking account.

b.    Approve closure (PDF) of Placer County Sheriff Tahoe D.A.R.E. outside checking account.

c.    Approve closure (PDF) of Placer County Sheriff Auburn D.A.R.E. outside checking account.

d.    Approve the FY 2009-10 budget revisions (PDF) to complete the accounting transactions for the fiscal year.

 

16.  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

a.   Adopt a resolution (PDF) adding three alternate members to the existing fifteen members of the Placer County Youth Commission.

b.    Approve minutes of July 13, 2010 (PDF).

c.    Approve Special Meetings (PDF), Wednesday, August 18, and Thursday August 19, 2010.

 

17.  CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY (PDF) – Reject the following claim, as recommended by the offices of County Counsel and Risk Management:

a.    10-061, Marshall, Andrea, $203.05, (Property Damage)

 

18.  CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY – Reject the timely portion of the following claims, as recommended by the offices of County Counsel and Risk Management:

a.    10-042, Newland Greg and Diane, Not Stated, (Property Dispute)

b.    10-054, Daquipa, Antonio, $1,519.05, (Property Damage)

 

19.  COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

a.    First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission (PDF) – Approve the appointment of Calvin Walstad to Seat 8 representing Families at Risk.

 

b.    Older Adult Advisory Commission (PDF) – Accept the resignation of Julie Nencini Seat 5, effective immediately; approve the appointment of William Reed to Seat 18 and the reappointments of Darlis Beale to Seat 7, Kitty Hollitz to Seat 10, Gloria Plasencia to Seat 13 and Karla Gustafson to Seat 16.

 

c.    Tahoe Cemetery District (PDF) – Accept letter of resignation from James O’Brien Seat 1, effective July 17, 2010.

 

20.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF)/ENGINEERING & SURVEYING/Assignment Agreement for Timilick (Eaglewood) Subdivision Security - Approve an agreement between Placer County and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) assigning the County’s right and interest in certain security to PCWA and authorize the Director of Engineering and Surveying to execute the agreement after its execution by PCWA.

 

21.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PDF) - Adopt a resolution authorizing execution and delivery of an Associate Membership Agreement between the County of Placer and the California Enterprise Development Authority.

 

22.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES:

a.    Greater Lincoln Fire Safe Council (PDF) - Adopt a resolution to establish the Greater Lincoln Fire Safe Council with boundaries as described at Exhibit A; and direct the Clerk of the Board to post vacancies.

 

b.    Federal Funds (PDF) - Grant final approval for seven projects to be funded by previously allocated federal funds after a 45-day public comment period (June 14- July 30, 2010) during which time no comments from the public were received.  Planned use of funds from each source is as shown:  

·           $47,500 from the Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (HR 2389), Title III discretionary funds for biomass project management and for a funding match for an Air Pollution Control District (APCD) grant; and

·           $96,000 from the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Title III discretionary funds for five projects to sustain fire mitigation program oversight, provide increased wildfire protection to communities most at risk, and to cover costs incurred from search and rescue operations on Federal lands.

 

c.    Squaw Valley Fire Department (PDF) - Adopt a resolution approving the Squaw Valley Fire Department 2010 Capital Facilities Plan Update which maintains all existing fees unchanged.

 

23.  FACILITY SERVICES:

a.    Sewer Maintenance District #1 (PDF), North Auburn - An informational item regarding an assessment of an $18,000 fine by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.

 

b.    Sewer Maintenance District #3 (PDF) - Approve an agreement with Analytical Environmental Services for the preparation of an environmental document for the Sewer Maintenance District 3 Regional Sewer Project, in an amount not-to-exceed $116,455, and authorize the Chairman to sign.

 

24.  HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN SERVICES (PDF) - Approve contract amendment KN020950-A with Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc. for additional services required for the implementation of the Human Services Document Imaging Project, increasing the amount by $40,000 for a new revised total not to exceed $70,000, and authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the resulting amendment.  This project is funded 100 percent with Federal and State funds.  No County General Fund match is required.

 

25.  PROCUREMENT SERVICES - In accordance with County Policy, non-contested competitively awarded bids under $250,000 are placed on the Consent Agenda.  Authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:

a.    Purchase Order (PDF), Electrical Parts and Supplies/Facility Services - Renew a Competitively Awarded Blanket Purchase Order with Rexel Pacific, in the maximum amount of $75,000.

 

b.    Extend Qualified List for Architectural Consulting Services (PDF), as the result of Competitive Request for Qualifications #9532.

 

26.  PUBLIC WORKS:

a.    Auburn Folsom Road Bikeway Project Phase 1 (PDF), Contract #1063 – Adopt a resolution accepting the Auburn Folsom Road Bikeway Project Phase 1 improvements on Auburn Folsom Road, Contract #1063 as complete at a cost of $75,403.96 and approving and authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute the Notice of Completion.

 

b.    Douglas Boulevard Sidewalk and Landscape Project (PDF), Contract #1056 – Adopt a resolution accepting the Douglas Blvd. Sidewalk and Landscape Project as complete at a cost of $522,981 and authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute the Notice of Completion.

 

27.  REVENUE SHARING – In approving the following appropriations, the Placer County Board of Supervisors makes the finding that each and every approved contribution serves a public purpose by promoting the general welfare of the County and its inhabitants; therefore, the County benefits.

a.    Approve appropriation (PDF) of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Crime Victims United Charitable Foundation 21st Annual Classic Cup Golf Tournament to assist victims of violent crime, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250).

 

b.    Approve appropriation (PDF) of $500 in Revenue Sharing monies to the E.V. Cain School DC Troopers 2011 to assist with offsetting the cost of hosting the fundraising event, as requested by Supervisor Holmes ($500).

 

c.    Approve appropriation (PDF) of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the FieldHaven Feline Rescue “Classics, Cats and Cabernet” Event to help support the replacement of the current shelter, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt ($250).

 

d.    Approve appropriation (PDF) of $500 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Horizon West Healthcare 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic to help provide critical funding to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Placer County and the Adults to Youth Mentors of Placer County (AYM), as requested by Supervisor Holmes ($500).

 

e.    Approve appropriation (PDF) of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Placer County Sheriff’s Department Youth in Action Golf Classic to benefit the Placer County Sheriff’s Department Youth in Action program, CAHP (California Highway Patrol) Widows and Orphans Trust fund and Placer County Sheriff’s Community Services programs, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250).

 

28.  SHERIFF (PDF) - Approve a contract between the Placer County Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal and the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office for pathology and morgue services, and authorize the Chairman to sign, and the Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal to execute the contract. The contract term will be from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.  Rates are based on the types of cases ranging from $300 to $1,200 per review or autopsy.   There is no impact to the general fund.

 

***End of Consent Agenda***

 

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:

29.  Auditor-Controller (PDF) - Independent Auditor’s Report on the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association.  This report is for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE:

August 18, 2010 (budget)

August 19, 2010 (budget)

August 24, 2010