COUNTY
OF PLACER
BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY,
MARCH 10, 2009
AGENDA
8:30
a.m.
F.C.
“Rocky” Rockholm, District 1,
Chairman
Thomas Miller, County Executive
Robert
Weygandt, District
2
Anthony J. La Bouff, County Counsel
Jim
Holmes, District
3
Rich Colwell, Chief Assistant County Executive
Kirk
Uhler, District 4, Vice
Chairman
Mike Boyle, Assistant County Executive
Jennifer
Montgomery, District
5
Holly Heinzen, Assistant County Executive
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
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8:30 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
– Led by County Executive, Thomas Miller.
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 5-7) - All items on the Consent Agenda (Items 10 thru 22) 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. The Board will convene as the In Home Supportive
Services Public Authority for item # 14f.
Action:
TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE
TIME SHOWN
9:30
a.m.
1.
SIERRA
NEVADA CONSERVANCY (PDF) – Receive a presentation from the Sierra
Nevada Conservancy regarding the agency’s partnership and grant opportunities.
Action:
10:00 a.m.
2.
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES (PDF) - Public hearing to consider the
account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto,
for the Hazardous Vegetation Abatement (HVA) ordinance for the following cases
and order the account confirmed in the amount stated. The determination
of the Board is final and conclusive.
a.
Anne M. Brown APN 083-290-013: Upon conclusion of the hearing that the Board
order the account and assessment in the amount of $1000 confirmed and that the
amount be paid within 30 days if not satisfied staff will prepare and record a
lien against the property.
Action:
b.
Brian Printz APN 083-290-015: Upon conclusion of the hearing that the Board
order the account and assessment in the amount of $1000 confirmed and that the
amount be paid within 30 days if not satisfied staff will prepare and record a
lien against the property.
Action:
c.
Richard Rudolph APN 083-031-017: Upon conclusion of the hearing that the Board
order the account and assessment in the amount of $500 confirmed and that the
amount be paid within 30 days if not satisfied staff will prepare and record a
lien against the property.
Action:
d.
Pauline Mason APN 083-340-003: Upon conclusion of the hearing that the Board
order the account and assessment in the amount of $1200 confirmed and that the
amount be paid within 30 days if not satisfied staff will prepare and record a
lien against the property.
Action:
10:15 a.m.
3. COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF) /PLANNING/APPEAL/GATED ENTRY FEATURE AS
PART OF A MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP/HIDDEN RAVINE ESTATES (PSM 20080325) - Public hearing to consider an
appeal from North Ravine Partners of the Planning Commission’s denial of
a request to modify conditions of approval to construct a gated entry feature
for the project as approved, known as the Hidden Ravine Estates. The project is
a planned development located at the southwest corner of Richardson Drive and Kemper
Road in the North Auburn area (Assessor’s Parcel #051-100-069).
Action:
10:25 a.m.
4.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF) /PLANNING/THIRD PARTY APPEAL/MINOR USE
PERMIT/EXTENSION OF TIME (PMPB 20060557) MARTINEZ HAY AND FEED – Public hearing to consider an
appeal from Louis Cretaro Jr., of the Planning Commission’s approval of a
two-year extension of time of a Minor Use Permit for operation of a hay and
feed business (Martinez Hay and Feed). The project is located at 1788
McCourtney Road in the Lincoln area (Assessor’s Parcel #021-220-066). The
current zoning is F (Farm, 4.6 acre minimum). The Board will also
consider adoption of a categorical exemption for the extension.
Action:
11:00
a.m.
5. COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (PDF) /PLANNING/RIOLO VINEYARD SPECIFIC PLAN
(PSPA T20050186), Development Standards and Design Guidelines, Amendments to
the Placer County General Plan, Amendments to the Dry Creek/West Placer
Community Plan, Rezoning, Development Agreement, Large-Lot Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map, Small-Lot Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (PSUB 20040397),
Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2005092041)
- Public hearing to consider a request by PFE Investors, LLC to approve the
Riolo Vineyard Specific Plan project, including: Certification of the
Final Environmental Impact Report; approval of amendments to the Placer County
General Plan; approval of amendments to the Dry Creek/West Placer Community
Plan; approval of the Riolo Vineyard Specific Plan; approval of the Riolo
Vineyard Specific Plan Development Standards; approval of the Riolo Vineyard
Specific Plan Design Guidelines; approval of Rezoning a portion of the project
to Specific Plan (SPL-RVSP); approval of the Project Development Agreement; and
approval of Large-Lot and Small-Lot Vesting Tentative Subdivision Maps.
The Board of Supervisors will also consider the Public Facility Financing Plan
and the Urban Services Plan that have been prepared for the project. The
Riolo Vineyard Specific Plan is on approximately 525 acres located west of Watt
Avenue, north of PFE Road, east of Walerga Road and south of Dry Creek and is
within the Dry Creek West Placer Community Plan area. (Continued
from 2-10-09)
Action:
Exhibit 1
DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED
FOR ACTION AS TIME ALLOWS
DEPARTMENT
ITEMS:
6.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES:
a.
Agreement
(PDF) – Adopt a resolution approving the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement
for Fiscal Year 2008/09 in the amount of $7,319,780; authorize the Chairman to
sign five copies of the agreement; and authorize the extended period payments
into next fiscal year in accordance with Exhibit C, Section 3B of the contract.
Action:
b.
Homeland
Security Grant Award (PDF) - Accept a Homeland Security Grant Program
award of $783,686 for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 with local disbursements to
various agencies serving Placer County, including: Placer County Administrative
Services; Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney; Roseville Police and
Fire; Lincoln Police; Truckee Fire District; North Tahoe Fire District; and,
approve the required budget revision.
Action:
7.
FACILITY SERVICES:
a.
Sewer
Maintenance District #1 (PDF) /Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and
Expansion - Staff recommends the Board take the following actions:
1.
Approve an agreement with Owen Psomas to prepare the preliminary design and
Design Report, in an amount not to exceed $499,160, and authorize the Chairman
to execute same.
2.
Authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the final
project design.
3.
Authorize staff to proceed with an RFP for preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report.
4.
Approve a Budget Revision to move $600,000 from the FY 2008/09 SMD 1 Operating
Budget to a new capital project budget to provide adequate funding to complete
preliminary design of the Plant 1 Upgrade Project.
5.
Direct staff to continue to explore opportunities for additional grant funding
of the Regional Sewer Project and to request an extension of time for
compliance with Regional Water Quality Control Board permit requirements.
Action:
b.
Agricultural
Conservation Easement Acquisition (PDF) /Natural Trading Company – (Continued
from January 27, 2009) It is recommended that the Board take the
following actions for the acquisition of an Agricultural Conservation Easement
on the 40± acre parcel located at 5841 Fruitvale Road in Newcastle, (APN
031-340-005), owned by Bryan Kaminsky and Caren Hamilton of the Natural Trading
Company (NTC Property):
1.
Delegate authority to the Director of Facility Services to execute an Agreement
of Purchase and Sale and the Agricultural Conservation Easement (CE) as
approved by County Counsel between the County and Bryan Kaminsky and Caren
Hamilton, for the acquisition of a CE over the NTC Property for $665,000 based
on the Material Terms whereby Close of Escrow is contingent on $337,500 in
funding from the California Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Placer
Land Trust; and
2.
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Facility Services, or his
designee, to execute documents and take actions to complete the transaction,
disburse funds associated with this transaction and record the Deed of
Agricultural Conservation Easement; and
3.
Authorize the Director of the Planning Department, or his designee, to execute
all documents, following approval by County Counsel, as necessary to receive
funding in the amount of $332,500 from the DOC Farmland Conservancy Grant
Program (CFCP) and $5,000 from the Placer Land Trust to assist with the
acquisition of the CE on the NTC Property; and
4.
Approve a Budget Revision canceling reserves in the amount of $339,327 in the
Open Space Fund and appropriate the funds for this transaction; and
5.
Approve the addition of the property to the Master Fixed Asset List.
Action:
8.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
a.
Adult
System of Care (PDF) - Approve amendments relating to mental health
residential services for Placer County residents, and authorize the Director of
Health and Human Services to sign the resulting amendments. These
programs are funded in the Department’s 2008/09 Final Budget from savings
attributed to decreased use of locked inpatient facilities. There are no
additional General Fund contributions.
1.
Davis Guest Home, Contract CN005246, increasing funding for FY 08-09 in the
amount of $35,000 for a revised 2-year contract amount of $295,000.
2.
Yolo Community Care Continuum/Harmony House, Contract CN012380 increasing
funding for FY 08-09 and FY 09-10 in the amount of $80,000 for a revised 2-year
contract amount of $479,000.
3.
Yolo Community Care Continuum/Farmhouse, Contract CN012604, increasing funding
for FY 08-09 in the amount of $147,000 for a revised 2-year contract amount of
$367,000.
Action:
b.
Environmental
Health (PDF) - Authorize the Chairman to sign a letter in support of
Assembly Bill 268 that would repeal provisions of state statute regarding
septic systems regulations.
Action:
c.
Children’s
System of Care (PDF) / Unity Care Group/Contract - Take the following
actions:
1.
Cancel contract number CN005255 with Whole Person Learning effective March 16,
2009;
2.
Approve the selection of Unity Care Group as recommended as a result of a
Request for Proposals for mandated Independent Living Skills services for
eligible Placer County youth ages 16-21, approve a contract in the amount of
$318,923 to provide services from March 16, 2009 through June 30, 2010, and
3.
Authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign subsequent
amendments up to 10% of the total amount.
There are no County General Funds within this contract and these costs are
reflected in the Department’s 2008/09 Final Budget.
Action:
9.
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)
Sutter County vs. County of Placer, et al., Sacramento County Superior Court
Case No.: 34-2007-00883516
(b)
County of Placer vs. Michelle Burris, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case
No.: SCV-22068
(c)Emily
Wilson, et al. vs. County of Placer, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case
No. SCV-23998
2.
Anticipated Litigation:
(a)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government
Code §54956.9: one potential case
(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:
CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 5-7) - All items on the Consent Agenda (Items 10 thru 22) 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. The Board will convene as the In Home Supportive
Services Public Authority for item # 14f.
Action:
10. AGRICULTURE
(PDF) – Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and
Measures to sign an agreement for the joint use and maintenance of Weight
Truck, Weight Standards, and Weight Cart by the Placer County
Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department and the El Dorado County
Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department.
11. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
(PDF) - Resolution to remove fixed assets having a current book value of
$20,377.06 from the County’s financial records.
12.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
a.
Proclamation
(PDF) declaring March 7, 2009 as “California Arbor Day” and April 24, 2009
as “National Arbor Day” in Placer County.
b.
Resolution
(PDF) in support of the “Reno Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure” to be held
on May 29-30, 2009 around Lake Tahoe, passing through Placer County on May 29th.
c.
Approve
minutes (PDF) of February 10, 2009.
13.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY - Reject the following claim, as recommended by
Counsel:
a.
08-158
(PDF) , Thompson, Judy, In Excess of $25,000, (Bodily Injury)
14.
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:
a.
Child
Care Local Planning Council (PDF) – Accept letter of resignation from
Murial Moore Seat 7 representing County Consumers, effective February 18, 2009.
b.
County
Service Area 28, Zone 27 Advisory Committee (PDF) (Ambulance and Emergency
Medical Services) – Approve appointment of Susan Prince to Seat 1, James
Johnson to Seat 2 and reappointment of Robert Dalrymple to Seat 4 and Robert
Lombard to Seat 5.
c.
Fish
and Game Commission (PDF) – Accept letter of resignation from John Maxwell
Seat 7 representing the Foresthill Area, effective February 28, 2009.
d.
Municipal
Advisory Council (Meadow Vista) (PDF) – Approve appointment of Laurie
Sweeney to Seat 7, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.
e.
Municipal
Advisory Council (Newcastle/Ophir) (PDF) – Approve appointment of Gaytrell
Lapp to Seat 7, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
f.
In-Home
Supportive Services Advisory Committee (PDF) - Approve reappointments of
Eula Marshall to Seat #2 representing service recipients, William Reed to Seat
#5 representing service providers, and Sherrie Comer to Seat #9 representing
service providers, as recommended by the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory
Committee and Public Authority staff.
g.
Mental
Health, Alcohol, and Drug Advisory Board (PDF) - Approve reappointment of
Eric Egli, Public Interest Member, to Seat #12, District 3, as requested by the
Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Advisory Board.
15.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PLANNING (PDF) – Authorize the County Executive
to sign contract amendments with Thomas Reid Associates (TRA) Environmental
Sciences, Inc., to continue tasks associated with the Placer County
Conservation Plan in the amount of $258,750 for FY 2008-09 and with North Fork Associates
to continue tasks associated with the Placer County Conservation Plan in the
amount of $75,000 for FY 2008-09.
16.
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES (PDF) - Accept
the gift of a GMC 2500 Pickup Truck purchased for the Placer County Chipper
Program by the Placer County Resource Conservation District;
and add the pickup truck to the Master Fixed Asset List.
17.
FACILITY SERVICES:
a.
2008/09
Sewer Line Video Inspection (PDF) , Project 40234 - Resolution authorizing
the Director of Facility Services to execute a contract with Coastline Water
Resources for the 2008/09 Sewer Video Inspection, Project 40234, in an amount
not to exceed $119,527.30, upon review and approval by Risk Management and
County Counsel, and approve any required change orders consistent with the
County Purchasing Manual and Section 20142 of the Public Contract Code.
b.
Granite
Bay Parks (PDF) , Trails and Open Space Assessment District - Resolution
directing the preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the FY 2009-2010 Granite
Bay Parks, Trails and Open Space Assessment District.
18.
HEALTH
& HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY HEALTH (PDF) - Approve contracts with Kaiser
Foundation Hospitals, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith
Hospital, Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc., American Medical Response West,
and Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency for
participation in the Hospital Preparedness Program from January 14, 2009
through July 31, 2009 in an aggregate amount of $135,655, and authorize the Director
of Health and Human Services to sign the contracts and subsequent amendments up
to 10% of the total amount. There are no County General Funds in this
action and the costs are reflected in the Department’s 2008/09 Final Budget.
19.
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.
Blanket
Purchase Order #15500 (PDF) /Aftermarket Auto Parts/Public Works, Fleet
Services - Renew with Riebes Auto Parts, in the maximum amount of $125,000.
b.
Competitive
Bid #9878 (PDF) /Oil and Lube Products for Maintenance of County
Vehicles/Public Works, Fleet Services - Award to Hunt & Sons, Inc., in the
maximum aggregate amount of $100,000.
20. PUBLIC
WORKS:
a.
Federal-Aid
Projects (PDF) , Master Agreement 03-05919R – Resolution authorizing the
Director of Public Works to execute future Master Agreement Revisions with
County Counsel and Risk Management Approval, Program Supplemental Agreements,
Fund Exchange Agreements, and/or fund Transfer Agreements with the State of
California Department of Transportation for administering federal-aid projects
under Master Agreement 03-5919R.
b.
Douglas
Boulevard at Lakeland (PDF) /Mooney Drive Intersection Improvement Project,
Contract #1068 - Resolution approving a Negative Declaration (State
Clearinghouse No. 2009012016) with the required findings; approving the project
plans and specifications, authorizing the Chairman to sign the cover sheet, and
authorizing the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids for the
project.
21.
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 $450 in Revenue Sharing monies to The Gathering Inn,
as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250) and Supervisor Holmes ($200).
b.
Approve
appropriation (PDF) of $1,450 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Lincoln Arts
and Culture Foundation 22nd Annual Feats of Clay Celebration, as
requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250) and Supervisor Weygandt ($1,200).
c.
Approve
appropriation (PDF) of $200 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Placer County
Museum Docent Guild Heritage Trail 2009 Event, as requested by Supervisor
Holmes.
d.
Approve
appropriation (PDF) of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the St. Baldrick’s
Foundation Annual Head Shaving Event to benefit childhood cancer research, as
requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250).
22.
TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR (PDF) - Resolution approving the Placer County Treasurer’s
Statement of Investment Policy for the year 2009 pursuant to Government Code
Section 53646. There are no changes to the Investment Policy for the year
2009.
***End of Consent Agenda***
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
23.
County
Clerk Elections (PDF) – Informational memo regarding Special Statewide
Election on May 19, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS’ 2009 MEETING SCHEDULE:
March 24, 2009
April 7, 2009
April 20, 2009
(Tahoe)
April
21, 2009
(Tahoe)