COUNTY OF PLACER

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009

SUMMARY ACTION

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

 

 

 

8:30 a.m.

FLAG SALUTE – Led by Supervisor Rockholm.

 

 1.   CEREMONIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR INCOMING SUPERVISORS (Holmes, Uhler, Montgomery)

       Officiated by Jim McCauley, County Clerk-Recorder.

 

 2.   BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD:

a.    Approved F.C. “Rocky” Rockholm as Chairman for 2009.

       MOTION Montgomery/Uhler/Unanimous

 

b.    Approved Kirk Uhler as Vice-Chairman for 2009.

       MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous

 

PUBLIC COMMENT – Karen Tajbl, representing the League of Woman Voters, invited the Board to attend a presentation regarding smart development in Placer County being held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Sierra Community College.  Major Ed Loomis and Major Joyce Loomis, representing Salvation Army in Auburn, thanked the Board for supporting the Thanksgiving Community Meal.  Dan Tajbl, thanked the Board for support of the 2nd Annual Interfaith Earth Stewardship Conference, January 29, 2009.  Duane Frink, congratulated returning Supervisors and welcomed the District 5 Supervisor.  Mr. Frink spoke about the State Water Resources Control Board project, as a result of Legislation 885, regarding septic tanks and requested the Board help make the new rules more reasonable and fair to address existing problems.  Mr. Frink was advised the Board will be discussing the issue on January 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.  Roy West, a member of the Foresthill Municipal Advisory Council, asked the Board to put some pressure on the State to extend the public comment deadline of February 9, 2009 back 30 days, regarding septic tanks.  Supervisor Holmes advised the Regional Council of Rural Counties is looking into that issue.

 

 

SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Supervisor Holmes said the First Five Families and Children’s Commission appropriated $5,000 for a mini grant to fund a project to teach families, obstetricians, and nurses, to look for signs of postpatum depression.  The total cost is $22,545.  Supervisor Uhler, serving as the Chairman of the South Placer Regional Transportation Agency, attended a meeting with Federal Highway Administration, Cal Trans and the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency staff in anticipation of the elevation meeting regarding Placer Parkway.  The formal elevation meeting is next Friday in San Francisco.  He will report back on January 27, 2009.  Jennifer Montgomery said she reviewed the list of committees & boards and there are a number she is interested in serving on.

 

TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN

 

 9:10 a.m.

 3.   BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Presentation of Resolution 2009-1 commending Community Development Resource Agency Director, John Marin, for nearly 30 years of dedicated public service to the residents of Placer County.

 

 

 9:15 a.m.

 4.   FACILITY SERVICES/SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1:

a.    Public hearing closed.  Resolution 2009-9 adopted annexing property owned by Nadine Enderlin, APN 053-103-045, and Clifford England, APN 053-101-015, located on Channel Hill Lane in Auburn, into the boundaries of the District.  MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous

 

b.    Public hearing closed.  Resolution 2009-10 adopted annexing property owned by Diana Gunther, APN 076-335-023, located on Virginia Drive, Auburn, into the boundaries of the District.

       MOTION Uhler/Weygandt/Unanimous

 

 

 9:45 a.m.

 5.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PLANNING – Public hearing to consider a request from Yuba County for a minor boundary line adjustment between Placer and Yuba Counties in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 2, Title 3 of the Government Code. The area to be affected includes eight properties located southeast of the City of Wheatland and along the Bear River, consisting of Assessor Parcel Numbers 019-030-017, -019, -025, -026, and 019-020-003, -004, -005, and 019-040-001.  The property affected by the proposed county line adjustment is currently designated Agriculture 20-acre minimum on the Placer County General Plan Land Use Diagram and is zoned Farm 20-acre minimum (F-B-X-20 acre).

       MOTION Weygandt/Uhler/Unanimous to continue the public hearing to February 24, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.

 

 

10:00 a.m.

 6.   AGRICULTURE – Presentation by Agriculture Department on the Placer County mandarin research, subsequent promotion and marketing success.

 

 

11:00 a.m.

 7.   FACILITY SERVICES/SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 – Workshop regarding Sewer Maintenance District 1 compliance approach for sewage treatment.

 

12:00 NOON

 8.   BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Placer County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Conference Room A, Auburn – The Board designated the 2009 Boards & Commissions Assignments to be confirmed at the January 27, 2009 meeting as follows:

Air Pollution Control District Board (Holmes, Uhler, Weygandt); American River Authority (Montgomery, Weygandt Alternate); Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory/Governing/JPA Boards (Holmes Alternate, Alice Gonzales Primary Member); Auburn City Council/Placer County Liaison Committee (Holmes); Auburn Dam Council (Montgomery, Holmes Alternate); City County Committee for Regional Development Issues (Rockholm, Weygandt, Uhler Alternate); Community Services Commission (Holmes) County Audit Committee (Holmes, Rockholm); Criminal Justice Policy Committee (Rockholm); CSAC/Board of Directors (Holmes, Rockholm Alternate); CSAC/Sacramento

 

Motherlode Supervisors Association (Holmes, Rockholm Alternate); Economic Development Board (Weygandt, Montgomery); First Five Children & Families Commission (Holmes); First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Revenue Bond Program (Holmes, Alternate any other Supervisor); Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board of Directors (Weygandt, Rockholm); Golden Sierra Job Training Agency Governing Board (Uhler, Holmes Alternate); High Sierra Resource Conservation & Development Area (Montgomery, CEO or CEO Designee Alternate); Highway 65 Joint Powers Authority (Weygandt, Rockholm Alternate); Investment Oversight Committee (Weygandt); Local Agency Formation Commission (Rockholm, Weygandt, Holmes Alternate); Mental Health Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board (Holmes); Middle Fork Project Finance Authority (Holmes, Weygandt, Montgomery Alternate) Mountain Counties Air Basin (Holmes, Weygandt Alternate); Mountain Counties Water Resources Council (Montgomery, Holmes Alternate); National Association of Counties (Uhler, Montgomery Alternate); National Association of Counties Western Interstate Region (Uhler, Montgomery Alternate); Older Adult Advisory Commission (Holmes); Placer County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee (Weygandt, Holmes); Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (Holmes, Uhler, Rockholm Alternate); Placer County Transportation Planning Agency Countywide Steering Committee (Weygandt); Placer County Water Resource Council (Inactive); Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District (Galen Clothier); Placer/Nevada Wastewater Authority JPA (Weygandt, Holmes Alternate); Placer Parkway Policy Advisory Committee (Weygandt, Rockholm); Regional Council of Rural Counties (Holmes, Montgomery Alternate); Sacramento Area Commerce & Trade Organization (Uhler, Rockholm Alternate); Sacramento Area Council of Governments (Rockholm, Uhler Alternate); Sacramento Area Council of Governments Advisory Committee Rancho Cordova-South Placer Connector (Rockholm); Sacramento Area Council of Governments Capital Valley Regional Service Authority (Rockholm, Uhler Alternate); Sacramento Valley Air Pollution Control Council (Weygandt Alternate); Sierra Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency (Holmes, Rockholm Alternate); Solid Waste Independent Hearing Panel (Montgomery); Solid Waste Local Task Force (CEO); South Placer Regional Transportation Authority (Uhler, Rockholm Alternate); Sub-Committee Policy Advisory Committee (Uhler, Rockholm); South Placer Regional Wastewater Authority (Rockholm, Weygandt); Tahoe Air Basin (Montgomery); Tahoe Conservancy (Larry Sevison, Montgomery Alternate); Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (Montgomery, Larry Sevison Alternate); Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission (Jennifer Merchant, Allen Breuch, Leo Poppoff Alternate); Tahoe Transportation District (Montgomery or CEO Designee); Tribal County Advisory Committee (Weygandt, Montgomery); Veterans Memorial Hall Board (Rockholm, Weygandt, Holmes, Montgomery); Water Resources & Energy Committee (Holmes, Weygandt); Western Placer Waste Management Authority (Weygandt, Rockholm).

 

DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION AS TIME ALLOWS

DEPARTMENT ITEMS:

 9.   ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/REVENUE SERVICES - Authorized execution of an annual agreement with the State of California Franchise Tax Board Court Ordered Debt Collection Program to Collect on Delinquent Court Ordered Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties, in the maximum amount of $500,000.

       MOTION Uhler/Holmes/Unanimous

 

10.  HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

a.    Community Health and Clinics – The Board took the following actions regarding Public Health Emergency Preparedness Programs:

a.    Approved the 2008-2009 Comprehensive Public Health Preparedness revenue agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in the amount of $1,027,983;

b.    Signed the required Certification Regarding Lobbying and Non-Supplantation Certification Forms; and

c.    Approved a Budget Revision in the amount of $164,000.

       MOTION Holmes/Uhler/Unanimous

 

b.    Administrative Services – Authorized the Chairman to sign 2008-2009 Health & Human Services budget revisions to transfer previously approved General Funds to individual Health & Human Services appropriations for service priorities approved at the August 12, 2008 Board Workshops.  These Budget Revisions total $4,563,369, of which $2,101,168 is General Fund and $2,462,201 is increased State and Federal revenues.  MOTION Weygandt/Uhler/Unanimous

 

11.  FACILITY SERVICES/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - The Board took the following actions associated with acquisition of the 0.33± acre parcel containing a single family residential building located at 2315 Cottage Drive in Auburn, CA:

1.    Approved the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the County and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Incorporated (DB), in the amount of $209,900 for the acquisition of the 0.33± acre parcel referred to as APN 051-110-008 including the 1,853± square foot residential building and associated site improvements; and

2.    Resolution 2009-8 adopted authorizing the Director of Facility Services, or his designee, to execute all documents and take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the above-described action, to disburse funds associated with this transaction, execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and record the Grant Deed for said property; and

3.    Approved a Budget Revision transferring funds to complete the purchase of this property; and

4.    Approved the addition of the property to the Master Fixed Asset List.

MOTION Uhler/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Holmes recused)

 

12.  COUNTY COUNSEL/CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

(A)   §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

1.    Existing Litigation:

(a)   Charles Neep vs. County of Placer, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-22487 – The Board received a report from Counsel and gave direction to the Counsel and Risk Manger.

(b)   Rose Pahl vs. Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe, County, et al., Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, Washoe, County Case No.: CV08-02270 – The Board received a report and authorized the retention of the firm of Erickson, Thorpe and Swainston in the Reno State Courts.

(c)   County of Placer vs. Michelle Burris, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-22068. – The Board gave directions to County Counsel and Risk Manager.

(d)   Sierra Club vs. Placer County Board of Supervisors, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-24201 – This is a litigation that also includes a second lawsuit, Placer Citizens Against Gridlock vs Placer County, involved with the Regional University Project.  The Board heard a report from Counsel and assigned the matter to the Placer County Counsel Office to defend.

 

2.    Anticipated Litigation:

a.    Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code §54956.9: one potential case. – This matter was not discussed as it was deemed untimely.

(b)   Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code §54956.9: one potential case. – We can now report that we have been sued in the Foresthill Community Plan and the Board received a report with regards to that litigation and that matter has been assigned to the County Counsel Office.

 

(B)  §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – The Board met with its Labor Negotiators.

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

       Employee organization: PPEO. DSA.

 

 (C) §54957 – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – Thomas Miller, County Executive, reported the Board made the appointment of Anthony La Bouff for a term of appointment of not less than four years.

       (a)     Title: County Counsel

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 13-30) – Supervisor Montgomery requested Item 21a & 21b be moved from Consent due to a tangential but real relationship with approval of the items.

Item 21a & 21b were moved from Consent.  Consent agenda approved as amended with action as indicated.  MOTION Uhler/Weygandt/Unanimous

 

13.  ORDINANCE – Second Reading:

a.    Facility Services/Museums – Ordinance 5539-B adopted amending Placer County Code Section 2.116.060 relating to elimination of admission fees for visiting Placer County Museums and allowing establishment or amendment of fees for educational and other public programs provided by the Museums Division and establishment/amendment of Rental Fees for facilities at the Bernhard Museum Complex to be set by Resolution.

 

14.  WARRANT REGISTERS – Weeks ending November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2008.

 

15.  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

a.    Approved the appointment of Jim McCauley to continue serving as Placer County’s representative on the Department of Justice, Electronic Recording Delivery Act (EDRA) Advisory Committee.

 

b.    Resolution 2009-1 adopted commending Community Development Resource Agency Director, John Marin, for nearly 30 years of dedicated public service to the residents of Placer County.

 

c.    Approved minutes of November 25 and December 9, 2008.

 

d.    Approved 1-year District Aide Employment Agreement with Linda Brown for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 1 Supervisor at an annual salary of $68,905 plus benefits.

 

e.    Approved 1-year District Aide Employment Agreement with Brian Jagger for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 4 Supervisor at an annual salary of $68,905 plus benefits.

 

f.     Approved a 6-month District Aide Employment Agreement with Robert Haswell for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 5 Supervisor at a salary of $31,252 plus benefits.

 

g.    Approved a 1-year District Aide Tahoe Area Employment Agreement with Steve Kastan for general administrative and technical assistance to the District 5 Supervisor at an annual salary of $59,529.60 plus benefits.

 

h.    Approved 6-month Contract for Services for District 1 Web Page maintenance and other general administrative assistance with contractor Kathy Carroll in the amount of $10,221.56.

 

i.      Approved 6-month Contract for Services for District 2 Web Page maintenance and other general administrative assistance with contractor Lyndell Grey in the amount of $10,221.56.

 

j.      Approved a contract with Stephanie Baptista to provide Secretarial services to the Foresthill Forum Municipal Advisory Council.

 

16.  CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY – Rejected the following claim, as recommended by Counsel:

a.    08-155, Placer Equipment Rental, $260.28, (Property Damage)

 

17.  CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY – Rejected the timely portion of the following claim and the Leave to Present a Late Claim as recommended by County Counsel.

a.    08-142, Morgan, Ms., Unstated, (Personal Injury)

 

18.  COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

a.    Auburn Public Cemetery District – Approved appointment of Terry Cooney to Seat 3, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

b.    County Parks Commission – Approved reappointment of Jeff Calvert to Seat 5, Duane Whitelaw to Seat 6 and Richard Murray II to Seat 7, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

c.    Library Advisory Board – Approved reappointment of Celia Broadwell to Seat 5 and Sarah Arpe Malin to Seat 6, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

d.    Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Advisory Board - Approved reappointment of Isabel Bravo, Family Member, to Seat #8, as requested by the Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Advisory Board.

 

e.    Older Adult Advisory Commission – Accepted letter of resignation from Helen Tierney-Bale Seat 8 representing the public-at-large, effective December 3, 2008.

 

f.     Placer County Resource Conservation District – Approved appointment of Robin Mahoney to Seat 7, and reappointment of Claudia Smith to Seat 3, Robert Wiswell, Jr. to Seat 4, and Thomas Wehri to Seat 6.

 

g.    Planning Commission – Approved reappointment of Gerald Brentnall, Jr. to Seat 7, representing West Sierra Crest (At-Large).

 

h.    Planning Commission – Approved appointment of Miner Gray III to Seat 5, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

i.      Wastewater Advisory Committee – Approved appointment of George Atteberry to Seat 11, representing Environmental Consultant.

 

j.      Municipal Advisory Council (Foresthill Forum) – Approved appointment of Sharon Page to Seat 4, John Laster to Seat 3 effective February 1, 2009 and the reappointment of Roy West to Seat 1, Gail McCafferty to Seat 2 and Larry Jordan to Seat 6, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

k.     Municipal Advisory Council (Granite Bay) - Approved reappointment of Walter Pekarsky to Seat 4 and Virg Anderson to Seat 7, as requested by Supervisor Uhler.

 

l.      Municipal Advisory Council (Horseshoe Bar) – Approved reappointments of Mark Fortner to Seat 1, Kurt Turner to Seat 2, Cheryl Tiburzi to Seat 4 and Dennis Gage to Seat 5, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

m.   Municipal Advisory Council (Newcastle/Ophir) – Approved reappointment of Ed Sander to Seat 3, Dick Dal Pino to Seat 4, Sam Moore to Seat 5 and Elliott Rose to Seat 6, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

n.    Municipal Advisory Council (North Auburn) – Approved reappointment of Gregory Wilbur to Seat 1, Ken Gregory to Seat 2, Dave Hungerford to Seat 4 and Chuck Rydell to Seat 5, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

o.    Municipal Advisory Council (North Tahoe Regional) - Approved appointment of Rick Marshall to Seat 4, effective February 1, 2009 and reappointment of David Polivy to Seat 3, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

p.    Municipal Advisory Council (Penryn) – Approved reappointment of Robert Brodovsky to Seat 1, Mike Bishop to Seat 2, Judy Bennett to Seat 3, Patty Neifer to Seat 4 and Gayle Russell to Seat 5, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

q.    Municipal Advisory Council (Squaw Valley) – Approved appointment of Maureen O’Keefe to Seat 1 effective February 1, 2009, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

r.     Municipal Advisory Council (Weimar/Applegate/Colfax) – Approved the appointment of Don Adams to Seat 1, effective February 1, 2009 and reappointment of Marilynn Tausch to Seat 5, as requested by Supervisor Montgomery.

 

s.    Planning Commission – Approved appointment of Jeffrey Moss to Seat 4, as requested by Supervisor Uhler.

 

19.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/ENGINEERING & SURVEYING – The Department inspected construction of all improvements within the following projects and found the work to be in accordance with approved standards. Therefore, the Board took the following actions:

a.    Martis Camp (aka Siller Ranch) Unit 2, Tract # 956, PN 8470 - Accepted the improvements as complete.

 

b.    Martis Camp (aka Siller Ranch) Unit 3, Tract # 966, PN 8480 - Accepted the improvements as complete.

 

c.    Martis Camp (aka Siller Ranch) Unit 5, Tract #981, PN 8513 - Accepted the improvements as complete; authorized the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials sureties to be reduced to Faithful Performance 25% immediately upon Board’s approval & Labor and Material 50% or the total of all claims per G.C.66499.7, whichever is higher, for six months or longer if claims exist.

 

20.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE:

a.    Approved a 5% merit increase for Charles C. Gordon, Public Works Manager, from Grade 452 Step 1 to Grade 452 Step 2 at $ 44.31 per hour, retroactive to March 17, 2007, and approved a 5% merit increase for Charles C. Gordon, Public Works Manager, from Grade 452 Step 2 to Grade 452 Step 3 at $46.52 per hour, retroactive to March 15, 2008.

 

b.    Approved a 5% merit increase for Troy D. Held, Director of Child Support Services from Grade 664 Step 3 to Grade 664 Step 4 at $71.88 per hour, effective/retroactive to January 3, 2009.

 

c.    Approved a federal advocacy contract in the amount of $144,000 with the firm of Holland & Knight, LLP for a 12-month period beginning January 1, 2009.  And for the same time period, approved a state advocacy contract in the amount of $46,411 with the firm of Peterson Consulting, Inc.

 

21.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES:

a.    MOVED FROM CONSENT Resolution approving the North Tahoe Fire Protection District 2008 Capital Facilities and Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan that contains an 8.6% increase in fees.

 

b.    MOVED FROM CONSENT Resolution approving the Alpine Springs County Water District 2008 Capital Facilities and Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan that contains an 8.3% increase in fees.

 

22.  DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Approved an increase in funds to BP015190 with Valley Toxicology of West Sacramento in the amount of $32,028, for drug and alcohol analysis and phlebotomy services required for criminal prosecution by the District Attorney.

 

23.  FACILITY SERVICES:

a.    Newcastle Elementary School District - Approved a Use Agreement with the Newcastle Elementary School District authorizing the use of Park Dedication Fees from Recreation Area #15, Ophir/Newcastle, in the amount of $66,000 for a playground and nature trail bridge.

 

b.    Franklin School Community Park - Resolution 2009-4 adopted authorizing the Director of Facility Services to execute Amendment #1 to Agreement CN011984 with RJM Design Group, Inc. after review and approval of County Counsel and Risk Management.  This Amendment increases the amount by $19,389, for a not-to-exceed total of $97,587 for services associated with converting the design of the park from having a natural turf playfield to a synthetic turf playfield.

 

24.  HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CLINICS - Approved and authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following change orders:

a.    Change Order #1 to Blanket Purchase Order #15189 with Radiological Associates of Sacramento for radiological imaging studies and diagnostic services for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, increasing the maximum amount by $32,000 for a revised maximum amount of $232,000, and

b.    Change Order #1 to Blanket Purchase Order # 16197 with Radiological Associates of Sacramento for radiological imaging studies and diagnostic services for the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, increasing the maximum amount by $25,000 for a revised maximum amount of $245,000, and clarifying that Placer County will only pay for services that have received prior or retroactive authorization.

       These services are fully funded with County General Funds and the costs for services provided during 2008/09 are reflected in the 2008/09 Final Budget.

 

25.  PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - Approved the Placer County Equal Employment Opportunity Program Plan for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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

a.    Blanket Purchase Order, Food Items/Health and Human Services – Renewed Negotiated Blanket Purchase Order #15376 with Sam’s Club, in the amount of $75,000.

 

b.    Purchase Order, Software Maintenance & Support of Permit Tracking System for Land Development/Administrative Services/IT - Awarded Sole Source Purchase Order to Accela, Inc., in the maximum amount of $95,393.89.

 

c.    Blanket Purchase Order, Recycled White Bond Paper/Administrative Services/Central Services - Awarded Blanket Purchase Order as a Result of a State of California Competitive Contract to Midtown Stationers, in the maximum amount of $165,000.

 

d.    Blanket Purchase Order/Financial Information Services/Treasurer Tax-Collector - Awarded Sole Source Blanket Purchase Order with Bloomberg L.P., in the maximum amount of $100,000.

 

e.    Blanket Purchase Order, Clinical and Forensic Laboratory Services/Health & Human Services - Renewed Blanket Purchase Order with Laboratory Corporation of America, as a result of Competitive Bid #9618, in the maximum amount of $120,000.

 

f.     Blanket Purchase Order, Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Services/Sheriff-Coroner-Marshall - Renewed Sole-Source Blanket Purchase Order with National Medical Services, in the maximum amount of $70,000.

 

27.  PUBLIC WORKS:

a.    Cook Riolo Road Bridge Replacement Project, Contract #73161 – Resolution 2009-5 adopted approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) with the required findings and mitigations for the Cook Riolo Road Bridge at Dry Creek; and approved the Project as described in the MND and subject to all mitigations described in the MND.

 

b.    Tahoe City Residential Erosion Control Project (State Clearinghouse #2008102102) – Resolution 2009-6 adopted approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) with the required findings for the Tahoe City Residential Erosion Control Project; and approved the Project as described in the MND and subject to all mitigations prescribed in the MND.

 

c.    Walerga Road Bridge Replacement Project, Contract #73199 – Resolution 2009-7 adopted approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) with the required findings and mitigations for the Walerga Road Bridge at Dry Creek; and approved the Project as described in the MND and subject to all mitigations described in the MND.

 

28.  REVENUE SHARING – The Board made 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.    Approved appropriation of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Boys and Girls Club of Auburn, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm.

 

b.    Approved appropriations of $400 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Child Advocates of Placer County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($200) and Supervisor Holmes ($200).

 

c.    Approved appropriation of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Earth Stewardship Conference 2009, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

d.    Approved appropriation of $500 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Keaton Raphael Memorial “A Beacon of HOPE for Children with Cancer”, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250) and Supervisor Uhler ($250).

 

e.    Approved appropriation of $850 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Lazarus Project for the 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Dinner, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($150), Supervisor Holmes ($200) and Supervisor Uhler ($500).

 

f.     Approved appropriation of $200 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Lincoln High School 2009 Sober Grad Night Celebration, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt.

 

g.    Approved appropriation of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Placer County Sheriff’s Department “Search & Rescue Organization”, as requested by Supervisor Uhler.

 

h.    Approved appropriation of $600 in Revenue Sharing monies to the PlacerGROWN 14th Annual Food and Farm Conference, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($150), Supervisor Weygandt ($200) and Supervisor Holmes ($250).

 

i.      Approved appropriation of $100 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Placer High School Safe and Sober Grad Night 2009, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

 

j.      Approved appropriation of $100 in Revenue Sharing monies to the 2009 Police Unity Tour, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm.

 

k.     Approved appropriation of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the PRIDE Foundation, to expand opportunities for people with disabilities, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm ($250).

 

29.  SHERIFF:

a.    Approved a budget revision and modification of the Master Fixed Asset List to purchase criminal justice technology systems funded through the State Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  These DHS funded projects total $157,500.  They include the In-car Camera System Pilot ($148,000) and programming for the Countywide Geographic Information System/Mapping Improvement ($9,500), and authorized the Purchasing Manager to execute any related contract documents.

 

b.    Accepted and added equipment to the Master Fixed Asset List, in the total amount of $10,000, for two vehicles used in Sheriff’s Investigations. The equipment is being acquired through the Federal Government’s Excess Property Program and is valued at $5,000 each.

 

c.    Approved a budget revision in an amount not-to-exceed $12,500 to purchase a washing machine from the existing Jail COPS Supplemental Law funds, added to the Master Fixed Asset List, and authorized the Purchasing Manager to execute any related documents.

 

30.  TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR – Ratified the temporary borrowing of Treasury funds, for an additional amount estimated to be $250,000 for fiscal year 2008/09, by the South Placer Fire Protection District, Fund 531 sub-fund 430, as prescribed by the California State Constitution.

***End of Consent Agenda***

 

ITEMS MOVED FROM CONSENT:

21.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES:

a.    Resolution 2009-2 adopted approving the North Tahoe Fire Protection District 2008 Capital Facilities and Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan that contains an 8.6% increase in fees.

       MOTION Uhler/Weygandt VOTE 4:0 (Montgomery abstained)

 

b.    Resolution 2009-3 adopted approving the Alpine Springs County Water District 2008 Capital Facilities and Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan that contains an 8.3% increase in fees.

       MOTION Uhler/Weygandt VOTE 4:0 (Montgomery abstained)

 

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:

31.  CITY OF AUBURN – Resolution relating to the future operation of the Middle Fork Project.

32.  TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR – Treasurer’s Statement for the month of November 2008.

 

ADJOURNMENT – Next regular meeting is Tuesday, January 27, 2009.