COUNTY OF PLACER

   BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

    TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006

         SUMMARY ACTION

                     9:00 a.m.

Bill Santucci, 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

Edward “Ted” M. Gaines, District 4                                                                                                  Mike Boyle, Assistant County Executive

Bruce Kranz, District 5, Vice Chairman                                                                                     Holly Heinzen, Assistant County Executive

                                                                                                                                                                             Ann Holman, Clerk of the Board

 

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

 

 


9:00 a.m.

 

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

STATEMENT OF MEETING PROCEDURES - Read by Clerk.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT – Rosemary Frieborn, Friends of Placer County Animal Shelter, had questions regarding when the animal shelter issues will be heard by the Board and Heather Ireland, animal activist, spoke about the improvements needed at the Auburn Shelter.

 

SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS – None given.

 

CONSENT AGENDA – Item 10d was moved for discussion.  Consent agenda approved as amended with action as indicated.  The Board adjourned as the Board of Supervisors and convened as the Redevelopment Agency Board for Item 16.

MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

 1.   AUDITOR – Resolution 2006-167 adopted approving the opening of a new outside checking account for the Placer County Sheriff’s Inmate Custodial Trust.

 

 2.   WARRANTS – Weeks ending May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2006.

 

 3.   BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

a.    Resolution 2006-138 adopted congratulating Sergeant Robert McDonald, Sheriff Department, upon his retirement of over 25 years of service.

 

b.    Resolution 2006-139 adopted congratulating Richard (Rick) A. Saletta, Program Chief, Health & Human Services upon his retirement of 24 years of service.

 

c.    Authorized the Chairman to execute a letter to Senator Gloria Romero supporting Senate Bill 1350, which would appropriate State General Fund dollars to the Trauma Care Fund. 

 

d.    Approved the Minutes of May 9 and May 23, 2006.

 

 4.   CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY – Rejected the following claims, as recommended by County Counsel:

a.    06-045, Hatch, Jeff, $10,000 + (Personal Injury).

b.    06-050, King, Danielle, Not Stated (Bodily Injury).

c.    06-056, Jeffrey, Michael, $695.02 (Property Damage).

 

 5.   COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

a.    County Service Area #28, Zone #193 (North Auburn/Ophir Fire) - Approved appointment of Beau Perry to Seat 1 (District 3), Wayne Nader to Seat 2 (District 3), Robert L. Perrine to Seat 3 (District 3), David Lake to Seat 4 (District 5) and Sharon Watson-Hamilton to Seat 5 (District 5), as requested by Supervisor Holmes and Supervisor Kranz. 

 

b.    First 5 Placer County Children & Families Commission - Approved appointment of Dayle Filibeck-Edgerton to Seat 5, (Medical & Pediatrics) and Melanie M. Cleary to Seat 6 (Community Organizations).

 

c.    Gold Run Cemetery Committee - Approved appointment of Allen “Al” Baker to Seat 1, as requested by Supervisor Kranz. 

 

d.    Historical Advisory Board – Confirmed appointment of Donna Coffman to Seat 6 (Historical Organizations Committee).

 

e.    Kings Beach Area Design Review Committee - Approved reappointment of Julie Wainscoat to Seat 2, as requested by Supervisor Kranz. 

 

f.     Placer County Cemetery District #1 (Lincoln) – Approved reappointment of Fredric P. Gibbs to Seat 2, Gerald E. Logan to Seat 3 and Roberta Babcock to Seat 5, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt.

 

g.    Veterans Advisory Council – Approved appointment of Loren Barton as Service Officer for South Placer Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 904.

 

 6.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/BUILDING:

a.    Ratified payment for drafting tables, in the amount of $4,753.32, with California Surveying and Drafting.

 

b.    Approved payment, in the amount of $17,573.13, for technical emergency services rendered in association of the sink hole located at 809 Sawmill Road, Alta.

 

 7.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/ENGINEERING & SURVEYING – Resolution 2006-140 adopted increasing plan check and inspection fees, as listed in the Standard Unit Cost Spreadsheet, by 3.7% based on the Construction Cost Index, published in Engineering News Record.

 

 8.   COUNTY EXECUTIVE - Approved merit increase for Melanie Barton, Museum Administrator, from Step 3 to Step 4, retroactive to April 29, 2006.

 

 9.   FACILITY SERVICES:

a.    Newcastle Elementary School - Approved the use of Park Dedication Fees, from Recreation Area #15 (Ophir/Newcastle) in the amount of $50,000, to renovate an athletic field and authorized the Chairman to execute the Use Agreement.

 

b.    Ophir Elementary School - Approved the use of Park Dedication Fees, from Recreation Area #15 (Ophir/Newcastle), in the amount of $65,000, to renovate the playground area and authorized the Chairman to execute the Use Agreement.

 

c.    Sewer Maintenance District #3 - Resolution of Intention 2006-141 adopted setting the time and date to hold a public hearing to consider the annexation of property owned by John and Ann Bowler APN 036-083-011, into the district.  Subject property is located on Auburn Folsom Road in Loomis.

 

10.  HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

a.    Administration - Approved contracts, with Placer Women’s Center, Inc., DBA Peace for Families, for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $53,900, and Tahoe Women’s Services, in the amount of $23,100, for domestic violence counseling, shelter and support services, and authorized the Health & Human Services Director to sign the contracts and any subsequent amendments.

 

b     Adult System of Care - Resolution 2006-142 adopted delegating authority to the Health & Human Services Director to approve the Placer County FY 2006/07 Plan for Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (Proposition 36), future plans and any amendments.

 

c.    Animal Services - Approved umbrella contract with various veterinary providers for FY 2006/07, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for emergency veterinary providers and authorized Health & Human Services Department to amend the list of providers as necessary.

 

d.    MOVED FOR DISCUSSION - Children’s System of Care - Approve the Declaration of Commitment to Permanence for older foster youth and authorize the Health & Human Services Director to sign and submit the declaration to the California Permanency for Youth Project.

 

e.    Children’s System of Care - Approved agreement with Sierra Adoption Services for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $60,000, to provide permanency planning services for children in foster care and authorized the Health & Human Services Director to sign.

 

f.     Children’s System of Care - Resolution 2006-143 adopted designating specific fire stations within Placer County as newborn safe surrender sites.

 

11.  LIBRARY – Approved the closure of the Rocklin Library on Saturday, June 24, 2006, for the Rocklin Jubilee.

 

12.  PERSONNEL – Ordinance introduced, first reading waived, amending Chapter 3, Section 3.04.240, relating to the Procedure to Secure Overtime Pay.

 

13.  PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION – Ordinance introduced, first reading waived, amending Chapter 3, Section 3.12.010, Appendix 1, relating to the Tax Collections Officer and Senior Collection Agent positions within the Treasurer/Tax Collector Department.

 

14.  PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:

a.    Blanket Purchase Order #09986, High-Speed Copier Overage Costs/Central Services – Approved Change Order #1 with Ray Morgan Company, in the maximum amount of $16,500.

 

b.    Blanket Purchase Order #13011, Laser Imaging & Mailing Services/Child Support Services – Renewed blanket purchase order with Print-N-Mail, in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.

 

c.    Blanket Purchase Order #13238, Professional Voice & Data Cabling Services Telecommunications – Approved Change Order #2 with Sierra West Communications, in the amount of $70,000.

 

d.    Maintenance Agreement, Cisco Brand Data Network Infrastructure Equipment & Software – Renewed with AT&T/SBC for annual maintenance, in the amount of $73,834.85.

 

e.    Request for Proposal #9532, Design Assistance & Related Services/Facility Services – Adopted a qualified list of architectural consulting firms for various projects in Placer County for a three-year period.

 

f.     Request for Proposals #9494 & #9546/Maintenance for Peoplesoft Personnel Payroll System/Personnel - Canceled Request for Proposal #9494 and #9546 without an award.

 

15.  PUBLIC WORKS:

a.    Abandonment - Resolution 2006-144 adopted abandoning a portion of a Multi-Purpose Easement on Lot 347, Alpine Meadows Estates Subdivision, Unit #10.

 

b.    Quitclaim Deed - Resolution 2006-145 adopted authorizing the Chairman to execute a Quitclaim Deed with Delbert Rapini, for property located on Rollins Lake Road, Colfax.

 

16.  REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD - Approved a sole source contract with Economic Planning Systems, in an amount not to exceed $65,000, for property development advisory services in North Lake Tahoe and authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign.

 

17.  REVENUE SHARING:

a.    Approved appropriation of $2,000 in Revenue Sharing monies to the City of Rocklin for the 2006 Rocklin Yellow Ribbon Jubilee, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt ($1,500) and Supervisor Holmes ($500).

 

b.    Approved appropriation of $700 in Revenue Sharing monies to The ROCK (Church) of Roseville for the Roseville City Awards Banquet, as requested by Supervisor Santucci ($200) and Supervisor Gaines ($500).

 

18.  SHERIFF – Ratified the payment to S & G Enterprises, in an amount not-to-exceed $9,000, for materials and installation for the build-up of the new transportation van for the Sheriff’s Tahoe Operations.

 

19.  TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR:

a.    Resolution 2006-146  adopted granting discharge of accountability for unsecured taxes for the assessment years 1996 through 2000.

 

b.    Authorized the Chairman to sign the acknowledgment that the Board will not take action to authorize Placer Union High School District 2006 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.

***End of Consent Agenda***

The following item was moved for discussion:

10.  HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

d.    Children’s System of Care - Approved the Declaration of Commitment to Permanence for older foster youth and authorized the Health & Human Services Director to sign and submit the declaration to the California Permanency for Youth Project.

       MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED BEFORE NOON, AS TIME ALLOWS

DEPARTMENT ITEMS

20.  ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PROCUREMENT – Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:

a.    Bid 9576, Bulk Unleaded & Diesel Fuel/Public Works – Awarded to Hunt & Sons, Inc., in the maximum amount of $1,530,000.

MOTION Holmes/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    Blanket Purchase Order #12806, Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor/Community Clinic – Renewed with Cardinal Distribution, in the maximum amount of $375,000.

       MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

c.    Blanket Purchase Order #12994 & 12995, Diener & Morgue Services/Sheriff - Renewed Blanket Purchase Order #12994, with Browning’s Placer Transport, in the maximum amount of $79,000, for diener services and Blanket Purchase Order #12995 for morgue transport services, in the maximum amount of $55,000.

       MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

d.    Blanket Purchase Order #13043,  Pharmaceutical Products/Medical  Clinic   Renewed  with  R & S Northeast LLC, in the maximum amount of $200,000.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

e.    Blanket Purchase Order #13065, Temporary Help Services/Health & Human Services – Approved Change Order #1 with Adecco USA, in the maximum amount of $160,000, and approved renewal of County-wide Blanket Purchase Order #13064 and Health & Human Services Blanket Purchase Order #13065, in the maximum aggregate amount of $1,300,000.

       MOTION Kranz/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

f.     Blanket Purchase Order #13121, Forensic Laboratory Services/District Attorney – Approved Change Order #1 with Valley Toxicology, in the maximum amount of $257,585.

       MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

g.    Purchase Order, PAS Financial System Maintenance & Support/Information Technology – Approved purchase order with Tier Technologies, in the amount of $108,082.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

h.    Request for Proposal #9575, County-Wide Audit Services/Auditor – Awarded to Gilbert Associates, Inc., in the amount of $127,490.

       MOTION Weygandt/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

21.  FACILITY SERVICES:

a.    Annual Roofing Contract, Project #9122 – Renewed contract with Hester Roofing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $105,000, and authorized the Facility Services Director to sign following County Counsel’s review and approval of required bonds and insurance. 

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    “B” Avenue Extension, Project #4777 - Awarded the bid for the project located at the Placer County Government Center in Auburn, to Gabe Mendez, Inc., in the amount of $1,402,400 and upon County Counsel’s review and approval of required bonds and insurance, authorized the Facility Services Director to execute a contract and any required change orders consistent with the County Purchasing Manual and Section 20142 of the Public Contract Code; and approved budget revision transferring $2,300,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the “B” Avenue Extension Project Account.  MOTION Holmes/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

c.    Didion Ranch Staging Area & Bridge, Project #4717B – The Board took the following actions:

1.    Awarded a bid, including Additive Alternate #1, to PBM Construction, Inc., in the amount of $988,542, and upon County Counsel’s review and approval of required bonds and        insurance, authorized the Facility Services Director to execute a contract and any required change orders consistent with the County Purchasing Manual and Section 20142 of the Public Contract Code; and

2.    Approved a budget revision appropriating funding, in the amount of $432,474, for this project.

3.    Approved staff’s recommendation to name the County owned property currently referred to as Spears Ranch and Didion Ranch, comprising 1,182 acres, “Hidden Falls Regional Park”.

       MOTION Weygandt/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

d.    Foresthill Leroy E. Botts Memorial Park Improvements – The Board took the following actions:

1.    Approved a budget revision appropriating Park Dedication Fees, in the amount of $396,775,            for improvements to the park; and

2.    Approved the plans and specifications for the construction of the Foresthill Park Restroom and Recreational Facilities Rehabilitation Project; and authorized staff to solicit bids; and

3.    Authorized staff to solicit bids for the pre-cast concrete restroom building; and

4.    Authorized the Purchasing Manager to execute a purchase order for the pre-cast restroom building in an amount not to exceed $110,000.

MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

e.    Option to Ground Lease - Approved Fourth Amendment to Option to Ground Lease with Home Depot, U.S.A.  MOTION Weygandt/Kranz  VOTE 3:1:0 (Holmes No, Gaines absent)

 

f.     Sewer Maintenance District #1 Wastewater Treatment Plant - Approved agreement with Owen Engineering & Management Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $220,000, to prepare engineering studies and provide related National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting assistance for the treatment plant.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

g.    Sheridan Inflow & Infiltration Repairs, Phase II Project #04755 – Approved plans and specifications, authorized staff to solicit bids for the project and Resolution 2006-147 adopted authorizing the Facility Services Director to execute the resulting construction contract, in an amount not-to-exceed $155,000, and authority to approve any required change orders upon review and approval by County Counsel.

       MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

22.  FACILITY SERVICES/REGIONAL WASTEWATER PROJECT:

a.    Agreement - Approved agreement with MHM-Sacramento, effective July 1, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $150,320, for professional consulting services associated with the Newcastle Sanitary District’s involvement in the Regional Wastewater Project.

       MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    Agreement - Approved agreement with MHM Engineering of Roseville Sacramento, effective July 1, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $169,956, for professional consulting services associated with the Regional Wastewater Project.  MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

23.  HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

a.    Administrative Services - Approved agreement with First 5 Placer–Children and Families Commission for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $381,383, for professional services.

       MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    Adult System of Care – The Board took the following actions:

1.    Approved contracts with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Merced Behavioral Health Center, North Valley Behavioral Health, Telecare Corporation and Willow Glen Care Center for Mental Health Services, totaling $4,630,462; and

2.    Approved amendments to FY 2005/06 contract with Telecare Corporation, totaling $65,000, for Mental Health Services; and

3.    Approved amendments to contracts with BHC Hospitals for Mental Health Services:  Heritage Oaks, FY 2005/06, $75,000, Heritage Oaks, FY 2006/07, $95,200 and Sierra Vista, FY2005/07, $44,800.

       MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

c.    Community Health - Approved agreement with Placer County Office of Education Community Challenge Grant, for FY 2005/06, in amount of $113,620, and any amendments during the term of the agreement.  MOTION/Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

d.    Human Services - Approved contract with Placer County Office of Education, from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $1,900,000, for Childcare Services for CalWORKs/Welfare to Work operations.

       MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

24.  PUBLIC WORKS:

a.    Asphalt Concrete Overlay, Summer 2006, Contract #73210, Federal Aid Project Number STPL-5919(060) – Resolution 2006-148 adopted awarding construction contract to Baldwin Contracting, in the amount of $757,726, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the total contract amount.

       MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    Barton Road Bridge at Miners Ravine Replacement Project, Contract #73028 – Resolution 2006-149 adopted authorizing the Chairman to execute Contract Amendment #5 with MRO Engineers, Inc., increasing the total contract amount including all amendments to $366,789, for professional services for final design of the replacement bridge and roadway approaches, for final design and construction support for the Barton Road Bridge Replacement Project and authorized the Public Works Director to sign contract amendments up to $35,000.

       MOTION Holmes/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

c.    Jackpine Street Public Parking Facility Project, Contract #73238 – Resolution 2006-150 adopted approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDSD T20051123) with the required findings in conformance with California Environment Quality Act; approved project plans and specifications and authorized Public Works Department to advertise for bids; adopted Resolution 2006-151 authorizing the Public Works Director to execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible bidder, not to exceed $1 million, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and sign contract change orders up to 10% of the lowest responsible bidder’s approved contract amount.  MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

d.    Lake Forest Erosion Control Project, Area A, Dollar Point, Agreement #73243 – Resolution 2006-152 adopted authorizing the Chairman to sign a professional services agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., in the amount of $295,730, and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and sign future amendments up to $29,573.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

e.    Lozanos Road Bridge Replacement Project, Contract #73221 – Resolution 2006-153 adopted awarding construction contract to low bidder CC Myers, in the amount of $1,399,999; authorized the Chairman to execute the contract; and authorized the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to 15% of the contract amount.

       MOTION Holmes/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

f.     Slurry Seal, Summer 2006, Contract #73239 – Resolution 2006-154 adopted awarding construction contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., in the amount of $1,073,944.98 and authorized the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the total contract amount.  MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

g.    Squaw Valley Road Bridge Rehabilitation, Contract #73241 – Resolution 2006-155 adopted awarding construction contract to low bidder Granite Construction Company, in the amount of $2,125,856, authorized the Chairman to execute the contract, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to 15% of the contract amount.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

h.    Tahoe Pines Erosion Control Project, Contract #73246 – Resolution 2006-156 adopted authorizing the Chairman to sign and approve project plans and specifications; authorized the Public Works Department to advertise for construction bids; authorized Public Works Director to execute construction contract with lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $1.3 million; and approve and sign contract change orders up to 10% of the contract amount.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

i.      Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) Summer Transit Services – Resolution 2006-157 adopted authorizing the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute a contract with Airport Mini-Bus, in an amount not to exceed $112,000, to provide bus drivers for TART summer transit service.  MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

 

ADJOURNED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND

CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

 

25.  REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD:

a.    Brook Avenue, Kings Beach – Resolution 2006-160 adopted approving the use of Kings Beach Housing Assistance Funds to acquire Lots 17/18 on Brook Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 090-182-024) in Kings Beach and authorized the Chief Assistant CEO-Redevelopment Director or designee to execute all related documents upon review and approval of County Counsel.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    Proposed FY 2006/07 Budget - Resolution 2006-161 adopted approving the Redevelopment Agency Proposed Budget, in the amount of $26,252,898.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

ADJOURNED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND

RECONVENED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

26.  SHERIFF – Amended agreement for Placer County Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal to pay the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office for jail services for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2006, in the amount of $297,808 for FY 2006/07 and $312,698 for FY 2007/08.

MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

27.  COUNTY COUNSEL/CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

(A)   §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

(1)   Existing Litigation:

(a)   Sierra Watch; League to Save Lake Tahoe; Mountain Area Preservation Foundation vs. Placer County, et al. (Martis Valley).  Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-16652.  The Board extended the contract for outside counsel, Mike Zischke, from $100,000 to $125,000 and received a general update on the status of the litigation.

(b)   Judi Jackson vs. Placer County Animal Control, et. al., U.S.D.C. Eastern District Court Case No. CIV.S 05-79FCD KJM.  The Board authorized the extension of outside counsel’s contract, from $50,000 to $100,000. 

 

(2)   Anticipated Litigation:

(a)   Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code §54956.9: one potential case.  The Board had a discussion on initiating a litigation matter and authorized County Counsel to engage the services of special counsel, Rick Crabtree.

(b)   Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code §54956.9: one potential case.   The Board had a conference with its Counsel and gave direction.

 

(B)  §54956.8 – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

(a)   Under Negotiation:  Authorization to negotiate price, terms and conditions for acquisition of property in order to consolidate County government operations in the Tahoe area.  Properties listed have been submitted in response to the “County Real Estate Solicitation for the Tahoe Government Center”. Potential Negotiating Parties:  County of Placer and Northshore Resort Realty, Inc.; James Mark Williamson; A. Kyle Everett, Trustee for Michael J. Schneider, Nancy Hurtado, Trustee, Paul Dyer et al and Sierra Crest Company and Marsh Ventures, Inc. APNs: Various.  Item not discussed.

 

(C)  §54957 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT

       Title:  Chief Probation Officer – The Board took up the matter and gave direction to the County Executive Officer but no final report is finished at this time.

 

(D)  §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – The Board had a discussion with its labor representatives and negotiators with regards to negotiations pending with PPEO.

       Agency negotiator: CEO/Personnel Director

       Employee organization: PPEO/DSA/Management

 

TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN:

9:15 a.m.

 

28.  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Presentation of Resolution 2006-138 congratulating Sergeant Robert McDonald, Sheriff Department, upon his retirement of over 25 years of service.

 

9:30 a.m.

 

29.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE – Approved the Public Defender contracts with the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg, in the amount of $4,835,662, for First Level Conflict services from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2010, and with the Law Firm of Balcom & Carbone, in the amount of $1,344,956, for Second Level Conflict services from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2010, for a combined total of $6,180,618.

MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

10:00 a.m.

 

30.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/REDEVELOPMENTPublic hearing closed.  Resolution 2006-158 adopted allocating $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant Business Assistance Revolving Loan Fund monies as local match to the Hulbert Way Signal and Road Improvement Area of Benefit Project.

MOTION Holmes/Kranz/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

10:15 a.m.

 

31.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/REDEVELOPMENT – Public hearing closed.  Resolution 2006-159 adopted approving revisions to the Community Development Block Grant Program Income Reuse Plan.

MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

10:30 a.m.

 

32.  FACILITY SERVICES/DELINQUENT GARBAGE BILLS/FORESTHILL DIVIDE - Resolution 2006-162 adopted authorizing and directing the County Auditor-Controller to place delinquent garbage bills for the Foresthill Divide properties for collection on the 2006/2007 tax rolls unless otherwise paid in full by July 7, 2006.  MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

10:45 a.m.

 

33.  FACILITY SERVICES/COUNTY SERVICE AREA FEE REPORT, FY 2006/07 – Public hearing closed.  Resolution 2006-163 adopted to confirm the County Service Area Assessment and Fee Report and authorized the collection of assessments on the 2006/2007 tax roll. 

MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

10:50 a.m.

 

34.  FACILITY SERVICES/COUNTY SERVICE AREA #28, ZONE #55 (LIVOTI SEWER) – Public hearing closed.  No public comment received concerning a proposed adjustment to the Connection Fee for new development in the south Placer area; Ordinance 5420-B adopted adjusting the fee; made a finding pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8), of the Public Resource Code, that the higher fee is derived directly from the cost of providing service and is necessary to meet operating expenses required for maintenance of service, and is therefore exempt from environmental review.

MOTION Santucci/Weygandt/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

11:00 a.m.

 

35.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY – Public hearing closed.  Resolution 2006-164 adopted approving a road name change from “Reservoir Road” to “Alta Reservoir Road” between Alta Bonny Nook Road and Sugar Pine Road, in the Alta Area, and approved the assignment of “Alta Reservoir Court” to the private drive from Reservoir Road to the Pacific Gas & Electric water reservoir.

       MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

11:15 a.m.

 

36.  PUBLIC WORKS/SQUAW VALLEY UNDERGROUND CONVERSION DISTRICTS – Public hearing closed to consider the following:

a.    Squaw Valley Underground Conversion District #2 - Resolution 2006-165 adopted modifying the boundary of Squaw Valley Underground Conversion District #2, as originally established by Resolution 92-31.  MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

b.    Squaw Valley Underground Conversion Districts #2 & #2A - Resolution 2006-166 adopted revising procedures for conversion of electrical panels within the Squaw Valley Utility Underground Conversion District.

MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

11:30 a.m.

 

37.  COUNTY EXECUTIVE/PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2006/07:

a.    Adopted the FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget and approved early purchase of equipment on the Master Fixed Asset List.

 

b.    Approved technical accounting adjustments by the Auditor-Controllers Office that will subdivide the Sheriff’s single appropriation into 6 separate appropriations.

 

c.    Adopted the FY 2006-07 Proposed Budgets for Lighting Districts, County Service Area Zones  and Sewer Maintenance Districts governed by the Board.

MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous  VOTE 4:0 (Gaines absent)

 

12:00 NOON

 

38.  LUNCH - With the Auburn Rotary Club at the Auburn Elks Lodge, 195 Pine Street, Auburn.

 

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:

39.  AUDITOR/CONTROLLER - Independent Accountant’s Report on the Treasurer’s Statement of Assets for quarter ending March 31, 2006.

 

ADJOURNMENT – Next regular meeting is June 27, 2006.

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE:

June 27, 2006

July 11, 2006

July 24, 2006 (Tahoe)

July 25, 2006 (Tahoe)