COUNTY OF PLACER

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010

AGENDA

8:30 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

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8:30 a.m.

FLAG SALUTE – Led by Supervisor Rockholm

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 3-5) - All items on the Consent Agenda (Items 8 thru 17) 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

9:30 a.m.

1. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, COUNTY SERVICE AREA 28, ZONE 27 (Ambulance) (PDF)- DISSOLUTION AND RELATED ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The Board is requested to take the following actions:

a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the dissolution of CSA 28, Zone 27.

b. Adopt a resolution approving the dissolution of CSA 28, Zone 27 transferring the property tax allocation to those entities providing the services.

c. Adopt a resolution approving the dissolution of the CSA 28, Zone 27 Advisory Committee.

No County General Funds are associated with this action.

Action:

10:00 a.m.

2. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR/PLACER mPOWER AB 811 PROGRAM: (PDF)1. Review summary of the Program Report and conduct a public hearing regarding the Program Report.

2. Approve a resolution approving and confirming the Program Report, and approving certain actions and authorizations.

3. Approve a consultant services contract with Tax Sale Services of California for public records and title search services in an amount not to exceed $225,000, and authorize the Procurement Officer to execute the contract on behalf of the County.

4. Approve professional services contract with Patricia Cole for program management services in an amount not to exceed $68,000, and authorize the Treasurer to execute the contract on behalf of the County.

Action:
Attachment A (PDF) AB811 Program Report and Administrative Guidelines (PDF) Resolution (PDF)

Consultant Services Agreement (PDF)

DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION AS TIME ALLOWS

DEPARTMENT ITEMS:

3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PLANNING/GENERAL FUND WORK PROGRAM UPDATE (PDF)– The Planning Services Division is seeking concurrence of the continued implementation of the identified work program for the balance of Fiscal Year 2009/2010 unless otherwise directed by the Board.

Action:

4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PDF)- Approve a Resolution authorizing a Recovery Zone Facility Bond allocation to Vian Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $6,841,000 and a Recovery Zone Economic Development Bond allocation to the North Tahoe Fire Protection District in an amount not to exceed $4,561,000. Should bonds not be issued for either of these entities on or before August 10, 2010, or should these entities forego utilization and withdraw voluntarily, the allocation would automatically become available to the next highest priority project.

Action:

5. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF CARE (PDF)- Approve agreements and amendments awarded through a competitive Request for Proposals process for Prevention and Early Intervention Services to provide a broad range of mental health services from January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 for a combined amount not to exceed $1,497,559 as follows:

a. Establish new agreements with Tahoe Women’s Services ($119,723), North Tahoe Family Resource Center ($19,000), Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center ($66,473), KidsFirst ($312,120), Sierra Family Services ($109,500), Latino Leadership Council ($151,635), Unity Care Group ($82,750), Whole Person Learning ($48,600), and CirclePoint ($150,000);

b. Amend contract CN012782 with Sierra Family Services for Native advocacy services (an increase of $350,258);

c. Amend contract CN005198 with Sierra Family Services for Community Educator services (an increase of $85,500), and

d. Authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign agreements and subsequent amendments up to 10 percent of the original amount.

The amount for FY 2009-10 is $500,000 and is included in the Department’s FY 2009-10 Final Budget. The balance will be included in the Department’s FY 2010-11 Budget. Funding for these contracts is through the State Mental Health Services Act and no County General Funds are required.

Action:

6. PUBLIC WORKS/GFI GENFARE REVENUE COLLECTION SYSTEM (PDF) – Authorize the award of a Purchase Order using a competitively awarded Merced County contract with GFI Genfare for the purchase of a revenue collection system for Placer County Transit, and authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the Purchase Order and related documents in an amount not to exceed $365,000.

Action:

7. COUNTY COUNSEL/ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:

(A) §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Existing Litigation:

(a) Terry Copeman, et al. v. Joseph Herrick, et al., El Dorado Superior Court Case No. PC 20090293

(b) In Re: Alex Koshman Family Revocable Trust v. County of Placer, et al., Placer Superior Court Case No.: SCV-26348

(B) §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:

Action:

8. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

a. Confirm the Board of Supervisors 2010 (PDF) Boards and Commissions Assignments as designated at the January 12, 2010 meeting.

b. Approve 1-year District Aide Employment Agreement with Brian Jagger (PDF) for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 4 Supervisor in the amount of $33.96 per hour plus benefits.

c. Approve 1-year District Aide Employment Agreement with Pat Malberg (PDF) for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 5 Supervisor in the amount of $30.05 per hour plus benefits.

d. Approve 1-year District Aide Employment Agreement with Steve Kastan (PDF) for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 5 Supervisor in the amount of $30.05 per hour plus benefits.

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

a. 09-049, Harrison, Michael, $500,000, (Personal Injury).

b. 09-113, Jorgenson, Don, Not Stated, (Bodily Injury).

c. 09-114, Jorgenson, Shirley, Not Stated, (Bodily Injury).

d. 09-115, Jorgenson, Nathaniel, Not Stated, (Bodily Injury).

e. 09-116, McCullough, Darla, Not Stated, (Bodily Injury).

f. 09-117, Van Zandt, Shynia, Not Stated, (Bodily Injury).

g. 09-118, Mingham, Debra, Excess of $1,000,000, (Personal Injury).

10. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY - Reject the following Leave to Present a Late Claim and its underlying claim, as recommended by the offices of County Counsel and Risk Management:

a. 09-112, Varela, Manuel, $3,531.35, (Property Damage).

11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY:

a. Quartz Drive Self Storage Offsite Improvements (PDF), Project #8563 - Resolution accepting an extension Quartz Drive, South of Rock Creek Road, into the County Maintained Mileage System.

b. Hawks Parcel Map Offsite Improvements (PDF), Project #1309 - Resolution accepting Lake Forest Drive, South of Rim Rock Circle and Lago Vista Court, West of Lake Forest Drive, into the County Maintained Mileage System.

12. COUNTY EXECUTIVE:

a. First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission (PDF) – Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Placer County Code Article 2.132 Children and Family Commission, modifying Sections 2.132.030, 2.132.060, 2.132.080 D, 2.132.090 A and D, at the request of the First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission.

b. Merit - Approve a 5% merit increase for Troy Held (PDF), Director of Child Support Services, from Grade 664 Step 4 to Grade 664 Step 5 at $77.37 per hour, retroactive to January 2, 2010.

13. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/COMMUNITY GRANTS AND LOANS (PDF) - Adopt a resolution authorizing loan balance reductions for acquisition and rehabilitation of bank-owned homes for resale to qualified low-, moderate-, and middle-income homebuyers in the Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

14. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES (PDF) – Introduction of an ordinance, approving an administrative correction to Article 15.04.050 of Placer County Code, replacing a reference to “Table 3-C” with the reference to Fire Planner Tasks and Fee List; correct language consistent with this change; and add language that makes clear to the public that the Placer County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has staff oversight over the Fire Planner Tasks and Fee List.

15. FACILITY SERVICES:

a. Dry Creek Community Park, Project #4784 (PDF) - Approve an agreement with Baker Williams Engineering Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $161,161, for Plans, Technical Specifications and Construction Support services for Dry Creek Community Park; and upon approval from Risk Management and County Counsel authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement.

b. Landfill Gas System Operation and Maintenance Services (PDF) - Approve an agreement with SCS Field Services (SCS-FS) for the operation and maintenance of the landfill gas systems at the Meadow Vista, Loomis, and Eastern Regional Landfills for an amount not to exceed $124,836 and upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, authorize the Chairman to sign.

c. Sewer Service Fee/Overpayment (PDF) - Approve a refund request from Silversword Properties LLC in the amount of $31,352.98 to correct an over-payment of sewer service fees in Sewer Maintenance District 2, and direct the Auditor-Controller to pay said amount to Silversword Properties LLC.

d. Juvenile Detention Facility CCTV Expansion (PDF), Project #4696 - It is recommended that your Board take the following actions associated with the Juvenile Detention Facility CCTV Expansion located at 11260 B Avenue, Auburn:

1. Approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the Juvenile Detention Facility CCTV Expansion, Project No. 4696.

2. Approve a Resolution authorizing the Director of Facility Services to award and execute a contract in an amount not-to-exceed $82,304, upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, and delegating authority to approve any necessary change orders consistent with the County Purchasing Manual and Section 20142 of the Public Contract Code.

16. PROCUREMENT SERVICES (PDF) - 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. Competitive Bid #9958, Annual Hybrid Vehicle Purchases/Public Works/Fleet Services - Award to Future Ford of Roseville and Penske Toyota, in the total aggregate amount of $91,650.81.

17. 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 of $1,100 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Lazarus Project (PDF)10^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration to benefit housing and support services to homeless men and women in Placer County, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($150) Supervisor Weygandt ($200), Supervisor Holmes ($250) and Supervisor Uhler ($500).

b. Approve appropriation of $1,000 in Revenue Sharing monies to SARSAS (PDF) (Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead) to support educational and public outreach to the community and schools, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt ($500) and Supervisor Holmes ($500).

***End of Consent Agenda***

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:

18. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:

a. Auditor Controller’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (PDF) (CAFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

b. Auditor-Controller’s Independent Accountant’s Report (PDF) on the Treasurer’s Statement of Assets. This statement is for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

c. In accordance with Resolution Number 2008-35 (PDF) and Government Code Section 26906, attached is a report of refunds of $5000 or less issued by the Auditor-Controller during the period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Refunds of $5000 or less totaled $9,139.55.

19. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR (PDF) - Treasurer’s Statement for the Month of December 2009.

ADJOURNMENT

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE:

February 9, 2010

February 23, 2010

March 2, 2010

March 16, 2010