COUNTY OF PLACER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 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 Supervisor Weygandt.
STATEMENT OF MEETING PROCEDURES - Read by Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Gloria Stallman, on behalf of the local chapter of the Retired Public Employees Association, Auburn Chapter 30, urged the Board not to discontinue or change health benefits for retirees. Thomas Miller, County Executive, confirmed that the Board is in negotiations with PPEO and assured that the Board will make sure to provide for the welfare of active and retired employees. Anita Wright, member of the Retired Public Employees Association, urged the Board not to add any financial burden to retirees and look for ways to trim waste.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS – Supervisor Holmes commended Anita Yoder, Public Information Officer, upon receiving the James McColm Life Time Achievement Award, from the American Red Cross, Sacramento Sierra Chapter, for a life time of dedication to its mission. Chairman Santucci noted, as a result of the open-space policy, the Board had a ground breaking ceremony for Hidden Falls Regional Park, consisting of 220 acres, located between Auburn and Lincoln.
CONSENT AGENDA – Moved Item #8d for discussion. The Consent Agenda was approved as amended with action as indicated. The Board also convened as the In Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board for Item #7 and the Redevelopment Agency Board for Item #12.
MOTION Gaines/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
1. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Resolution 2006-204 adopted commending Lori Rafferty, Personnel Department, upon her retirement of over 28 years of service.
2. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:
a. Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Advisory Board - Approved reappointment of Tony Allinger as a Public Interest Member to Seat #9, District 3, and appointment of Eric Egli as a Public Interest Member to Seat #12, District 3.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PENRYN COUNTRY ESTATES, TRACT #909/PROJECT #FF 1047 – Accepted improvements as complete; reduced the faithful performance to 25% and reduce labor and materials to 50%, holding for six months or longer if claims exist.
4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE:
a. Resolution 2006-205 adopted delegating authority to the County Executive Officer and Risk Manager to make expenditures in support of the investigation, defense/prosecution, or settlement of litigation, claims and pending claims, up to the amount of $25,000 and $10,000, respectively.
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b. Resolution 2006-206 adopted approving the Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) policy for the at-large election of directors to the TCPUD Board of Directors
c. Approved a merit increase for William Dickinson, Deputy Director of Solid Waste/Special Districts, from Grade 475 Step 4 to Grade 475 Step 5, retroactive to July 8, 2006.
d. Approved a merit increase for James Gandley, Assistant Director of Health and Human Services, from Grade 490 Step 3 to Grade 490 Step 4, retroactive to August 20, 2005.
5. DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Resolution 2006-207 adopted authorizing the District Attorney, Bradford R. Fenocchio, to sign documentation for grant funds from the Department of Justice for the for FY 2006/07Spousal Abuser Vertical Prosecution Program Grant.
6. FACILITY SERVICES - Ratified payment to the Tahoe City Public Utility District, in the amount of $7,369, for emergency repairs authorized for the Squaw Valley Bike Trail that runs through Squaw Valley Park from Highway 89 to Squaw Creek Road.
7. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES – Adopted the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Expense Reimbursement and Ethics Policy.
8. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
a. Children’s System of Care - Approved the 2006/07 agreement with Beverly Abramowitz, MD, in the amount of $109,653 (total compensation $155,675), to provide psychiatric services and authorized the Chairman to sign.
b. Children’s System of Care - Approved the 2006/07 agreement with Ellen Aoki, MD, in the amount of $48,247 (total compensation $56,835), to provide psychiatric services and authorized the Chairman to sign.
c. Children’s System of Care - Approved the FY 2006-07 agreement with Mai Nguyen, MD, in the amount of $91,377 (total compensation $138,794), to provide psychiatric services and authorized the Chairman to sign.
d. MOVED FOR DISCUSSION/Children’s System of Care - Approve agreement with Whole Person Learning for FY 2006/07, in the base amount of $230,000, to provide Independent Living Skills to eligible foster children, and authorized the Chairman to sign.
e. Environmental Health - Resolution 2006-208 adopted and approved budget revisions granting the official closures of 8 inactive septic County Service Areas (CSAs) previously maintained by Environmental Health and the release of $29,482.39 in unspent reserves, other revenue, interest earnings, and unrestricted assets payable to Placer County Environmental Health for prior administration and maintenance of these septic CSAs.
9. PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION – Ordinance introduced, first reading waived, amending Chapter 3, Section 3.12.010, Allocation of Positions to Departments and Section 3.12.020, Schedule of Classification and Salary Grades Classified Service relating to the Sheriff, Account Auditor I/II be amended to Accountant Auditor Senior; Health and Human Services, Administrative Services Office Senior be amended to Budget and Fiscal Operations Manager, Cook Senior be amended to Client Services Counselor I/II Senior; Facility Services, Administrative Clerk Senior be amended to Administrative Technician; Redevelopment Agency, Account Auditor I/II be amended to Accountant Auditor Senior; and new classification of titles of Chief Deputy Coroner and Application Support Technician be added.
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10. PROCUREMENT SERVICES - In accordance with County Policy, non-contested bids under $250,000 are placed on the Consent Agenda. Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:
a. Bid #9585, Traffic Signal Maintenance/Public Works - Awarded to Gray Electric, in the maximum amount of $75,000.
b. Bid #9586, Recycled Bond Copy Paper/Central Services - Awarded to Xpedx, in the maximum amount of $172,000.
c. Bid #9594, Meat Products/Central Kitchen - Awarded to Good Source Solutions and Mad Butcher Meat Co., in the maximum amount of $200,000.
d. Blanket Purchase Order #13376, Road Sweeping Services/Public Works - Approved Change Order #1 with Wells Sweeping LLC, in the amount of $40,000, for removal of de-icing sand from County Roads in Tahoe.
e. Purchase, High Density Shelf File Systems/Auburn Justice Center – Approved purchase from Systems & Space, Inc., in the amount of $112,454.82.
f. Purchase Order, Helicopter Maintenance/Sheriff - Renewed blanket purchase order with San Joaquin Helicopters, in the maximum amount of $72,000.
g. Request for Qualifications #9551, Project Inspection & Construction Management/Community Development Resource Agency & Public Works - Awarded Request for Qualifications and adopted a List of Qualified Firms.
h. Agreement, Computer Servers & Related Equipment/Administrative Services - Extended the authority to use the existing Master Lease Agreements with Dell Computer Corporation and Hewlett-Packard Company through June 30, 2009.
11. PUBLIC WORKS:
a. Nicolaus Road Bridge Replacement Project Over Airport Slough, Contract #73231 – Resolution 2006-209 adopted accepting the project as complete and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
b. Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project and Kings Beach Watershed Improvement Project - Resolution 2006-210 adopted authorizing the Chairman to sign Professional Services Agreement #73252, with Andregg Geomatics, in the amount of $59,270, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and sign future amendments up to $6,000.
c. Tahoe Stormwater Management Plan - Approved the plan, authorized the Chairman to sign, and designated the Public Works Director to act as the program administrator, including granting signature authority in matters of communication with the Lahontan Regional Water Qualify Control Board.
12. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Approved a contract with Marie Jones Consulting, in the not to exceed amount of $57,210, to conduct the North Auburn Market Demand and Commercial Development Study and authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign.
13. REVENUE SHARING:
a. Approved appropriation in the amount of $500 in Revenue Sharing monies to Auburn Air Show "On Wings of Eagles", as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
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b. Approved appropriation in the amount of $500 in Revenue Sharing monies to the City of Roseville’s All-American 4th of July Celebration, as requested by Supervisor Santucci and Supervisor Gaines ($250 each).
c. Approved appropriation in the amount of $1,000 in Revenue Sharing monies to Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce Eggplant Festival, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
d. Approved appropriation in the amount of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to Loomis Basin Horseman’s Association (LBHA) for trail maintenance, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
e. Approved appropriation in the amount of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to North Roseville Roseville Education Creativity (R.E.C.) Center Grand Re-opening Event, as requested by Supervisor Santucci.
f. Approved appropriation in the amount of $500 in Revenue Sharing monies to Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), 17th Annual BBQ & Blues, as requested by Supervisor Santucci and Supervisor Holmes ($250 each).
g. Approved appropriation in the amount of $250 in Revenue Sharing monies to Roseville Crime Stoppers for the 4th of July Fun Run, as requested by Supervisor Santucci.
14. SHERIFF – Amended the contract employee agreement with Dr. Donald Henrikson for forensic pathology services modifying the terms for his licensing reimbursement.
15. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:
a. Resolution 2006-211 adopted authorizing the Treasurer-Tax Collector to conduct a tax-defaulted land sale by public auction on September 21, 2006.
b. Resolution 2006-212 adopted authorizing the Treasurer-Tax Collector to conduct a tax-defaulted land sale by sealed bid on September 14, 2006.
***End of Consent Agenda***
The following item was moved from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
8d. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/Children’s System of Care - Approved agreement with Whole Person Learning for FY 2006/07, in the base amount of $230,000, to provide Independent Living Skills to eligible foster children, and authorized the Chairman to sign.
MOTION Gaines/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED BEFORE NOON, AS TIME ALLOWS
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
16. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – Resolution 2006-213 adopted amending the Countywide Accounting and Administrative Records Retention Schedule #1 for the Countywide Records Management Program. MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
17. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER:
a. Marketing Program - Annual update of the Placer County Agriculture Marketing Program.
b. Contract - Approved a
contract employee agreement with Nancyjo Rieske, in the amount of $90,948 $90,008, including $60,008 annual salary
plus an estimated $30,940 $30,000 in
benefits from July 17, 2006 to June 30, 2007 to manage agricultural marketing
services.
MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
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18. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY:
a. Engineering & Surveying - Approved actions relative to the creation of the department of Engineering and Surveying within the Community Development Resource Agency; ordinance introduced, first reading waived, amending Chapters 2 and 3 of the Placer County Code and designating the County Executive Officer to prepare an ordinance summary for publishing; and approved the revised classification for the Director of Engineering and Surveying.
MOTION Gaines/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
b. Community Development Resource Center - Authorized the closure of the front counter activities for Building, Planning, Engineering Services, Public Works, Air Pollution Control and Environmental Health, to allow for the move into the new Community Development Resource Center at 3091 County Center Drive, Auburn, on Monday, July 24, 2006 and reaffirm the closure of the front counter from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays for training of County personnel.
MOTION Weygandt/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
19. FACILITY SERVICES:
a. Children’s Emergency Shelter, Project #4677 - Awarded bid to Aberdeen Burris Contractors, in the amount of $6,625,270, for the construction of the project located in the Placer County Government Center in Auburn, 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. MOTION Holmes/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
b. Motherlode Energy Watch Partnership - Resolution 2006-217 adopted declaring the support of the Board of Supervisors for the Motherlode Energy Watch Partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric and authorized the use of the County Seal to market the program.
MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
20. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF CARE:
a. Agreement - Approved agreement with Child Abuse Prevention Council for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $339,000, to provide child abuse prevention services and operation of the Family Resource Centers and authorized the Chairman to sign.
MOTION Gaines/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
b. Contract - Established an umbrella contract to provide funding for day treatment and outpatient mental health services provided by group home providers; authorized the Chairman to sign individual provider agreements, authorized the Health & Human Services Director to add qualified providers and authorized amendments as needed. The total umbrella amount for all known and prospective providers shall not exceed $1,380,000 from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
MOTION Gaines/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
21. PUBLIC WORKS:
a. Foresthill Road Slide Repair Project – Resolution 2006-218 adopted authorizing the Public Works Director to sign and approve project plans and specifications; authorized the Department to advertise for construction bids; and authorized the Public Works Director to award and execute the construction contract for the project, up to an amount of $2,000,000, and approve contract change orders up to 10%, upon County Counsel’s review and approval.
MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
b. Upper Cutthroat Monitoring Project – Resolution 2006-219 adopted authorizing the Chairman to sign Professional Services Agreement #73245 with Integrated Environmental Restoration Services Inc., in the amount of $139,150, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and sign future amendments up to $5,725.
MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 3:0 (Gaines temporarily absent, Kranz absent)
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22. COUNTY COUNSEL/CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
(A) §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(1) Existing Litigation:
(a) Chole Boal vs. Placer County, et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-19424 – The Board had discussion with Counsel and gave direction to Counsel.
(b) Betty Elston vs. Jim McCauley, Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters, et al., Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 06CS00892 – Not discussed.
(c) Pacific Gas and Electric Company vs. State Board of Equalization, et al, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. CV 026962 CPH – Not discussed.
(B) §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – There was a meeting with the Labor Negotiator.
Agency negotiator: CEO/Personnel Director
Employee organization: PPEO/DSA/Management
TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN:
9:10 a.m.
23. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Presentation of Resolution 2006-204 commending Lori Rafferty, Personnel Department, upon her retirement of over 28 years of service.
9:15 a.m.
24. DISTRICT ATTORNEY – Presentation of the Prosecutor of the Year Award to the recipient, Stephanie A. Macumber.
9:25 a.m.
25. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Presentation of a Commemorative Coin Award to Harriet White.
ADJOURNED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
CONVENED AS THE PLACER COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION
9:45 a.m.
26. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY SERVICES & HOUSING AUTHORITY – Public hearing closed to receive public comment regarding the Placer County Housing Authority Streamlined Annual Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan for FY 2006 and resolution 2006-214 adopted authorizing the Board of Supervisors/Housing Commission to submit the PHA Plan for FY 2006, and certify compliance with the PHA plans and related regulations of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. MOTION Weygandt/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
ADJOURNED AS THE PLACER COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION AND
RECONVENED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
10:00 a.m.
27. FACILITY SERVICES/SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #3 – Public hearing closed. Resolution 2006-215 adopted annexing property owned by John and Ann Bowler, APN 036-083-011, into the boundaries of the district. Subject property is located on Auburn Folsom Road in Loomis.
MOTION Holmes/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
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10:10 a.m.
28. FACILITY SERVICES/DELINQUENT GARBAGE BILLS/FRANCHISE AREA 3 (Donner Pass to Lake Tahoe) - Authorized payment of $23,286.04 to Tahoe Truckee Disposal Co Inc., for delinquent refuse collection accounts in Franchise Area 3 and Resolution 2006-216 adopted authorizing the Auditor to place the delinquent account balances, plus a $40 penalty per account, on the 2006/07 Tax Rolls. MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
10:30 a.m.
29. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – Directed staff to take the following actions related to Placer County Animal Services, the development of a South Placer animal shelter facility, and replacement of the Auburn shelter facility:
1. Select architectural consultant/firm to commence design of South Placer facility.
2. Include both facilities in the County Capital Facility Plan, and incorporate an animal control facility impact fee into the County’s existing fee program.
3. Obtain formal confirmation of the level of city participation in new shelter facilities and commence formal site selection process in consultation with city partners.
4. Obtain formal confirmation of the level of non-profit partners’ participation in delivery of compatible services in conjunction with the development of new facilities.
5. Retain Animal Control services within the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and maintain current reporting status of Animal Control separate from the Environmental Health Division of HHS.
6. Form an Animal Services Advisory Committee to serve as a resource for the County Executive Office.
MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Kranz absent)
11:30 a.m.
30. CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FINANCIAL CORPORATION – Presentation highlighting programs available to counties.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourned to Special Meeting Monday, July 24, 2006. Next regular meeting is Tuesday, July 25, 2006.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE:
July 24, 2006 (Tahoe)
July 25, 2006 (Tahoe)
July 31, 2006 (Special Meeting)
August 1, 2006
August 15, 16 & 17, 2006 (budget)
August 22, 2006