COUNTY OF PLACER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 Kranz.
STATEMENT OF MEETING PROCEDURES - Read by Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Rui Cunha, Placer County Emergency Services Program Manager, and Rocky Opliger, Incident Commander of the U.S. Forest Service, provided an update on the Ralston Fire. Mike Boyle, Assistant County Executive, presented the Board with official badges. Sharon Broertjes, Marge Privara and Patti Tollhammer requested the Board not to alter County paid health benefits.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS – Supervisor Kranz reported on his Washington D.C. trip to speak on Woody Biomass. Supervisor Gaines offered condolences to the family of Linda B Costigan who passed away September 6, 2006.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda approved with action as indicated. The Board convened as the Redevelopment Agency Board for Item #11. MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous
1. AUDITOR/CONTROLLER - Resolution 2006-261 adopting 2006/07 property tax rates for voter-approved indebtedness.
2. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
a. Resolution 2006-260 adopted congratulating Victoria (Vicki) Spannagel, Client Services Program Manager, Community Health Division, Health and Human Services Department, upon her retirement after 26 years of service.
b. Resolution 2006-262 adopted proclaiming September 2006 as National Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Month.
c. Commendation for Charles (Charlie) Dill recognizing him for his implementation, dedication and commitment as the Manager of the Placer Mosquito Abatement District and to congratulate him upon his retirement, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt.
d. Proclamation recognizing September as National Youth Court Month in Placer County, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
e. Approved minutes of July 24 & 25, 2006.
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3. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:
a. Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission - Approved reappointment of Leonette Francia to Seat #5 (District 5), as requested by Supervisor Kranz.
b. Squaw Valley Design Review Committee - Approved reappointment of Roger T. Beck to Seat #1, Judy Carini to Seat #2 and Peter Klaussen to Seat #3, as requested by Supervisor Kranz.
c. Veterans/Veterans Advisory Council - Approved appointment of Fred Littman, American Legion District 31, effective May 13, 2006.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/ENGINEERING & SURVEYING:
a. Land Development Projects – Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign a contract with Blackburn Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for project inspection services for various land development projects in Western Placer County.
b. Land Development Projects – Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign a contract with Psomas, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for project inspection services for various land development projects in Western Placer County.
c. Mt. Judah Residential, Tract #940 (Sugar Bowl Ski Resort) - Approved the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the recording.
d. Monte Verde Estates, Phase 2, Tract #924, Project #8034 – Accepted the improvements as complete, reduced the Faithful Performance to 25% and Labor and Materials to 50%, holding for six months or longer if claims exist, Resolution 2006-263 adopted accepting Ampezo Placer, Portofino Drive, Portofino Court, La Brosa Place, Santa Croce Court, Porta Venari Court and Rosamo Lane into the County Maintained Mileage System.
e. Northstar Village, Phase 3 & 4, Tract #946 - Approved the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the recording.
5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES - Resolution 2006-264 adopted approving the FY 2006/07 Placer Hills Fire Protection District Capital Facilities Plan Update.
6. FACILITY SERVICES - Approved the purchase of a new sign machine for the Building Maintenance Division, in the amount of $8,500; approved budget revision moving appropriations within the Building Maintenance Division Budget and approved the addition to the Master Fixed Asset List.
7. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/ADULT SYSTEM OF CARE:
a. Approved a three year consultant agreement with Minkoff and Cline, d.b.a. ZiaLogic, in the amount of $242,150, for mental health, substance abuse and child protective services and authorized the Health & Human Services Director to sign subsequent amendments.
b. Approved grant with the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, Drug Court Partnership Program for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $168,360, and authorized Maureen Bauman, Adult System of Care Director, to sign the grant and subsequent amendments in her capacity as County Alcohol and Drug Administrator.
8. PERSONNEL – Ordinance introduced, first reading waived, amending Chapter 3, Section 3.12.010, to make technical adjustments to Allocation of Positions to Departments to the Administration and Management Division, within the Facility Services Department.
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9. PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:
a. Agreement, Network Firewall Hardware & Software Maintenance/Information Technology - Renewed with Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, in the maximum amount of $63,882.83.
b. Bid #9596, Fresh Produce/Probation – Awarded to Pro Pacific Fresh, in the maximum amount of $70,000.
c. Blanket Purchase Order #13014, Cisco Products & Services/Telecommunications - Renewed with AT&T/SBC Datacomm, in the not-to-exceed amount of $235,000.
d. Blanket Purchase Order #13249, Magnesium Hydroxide/Facility Services – Renewed purchase order with Hill Brothers Chemical Company, in the maximum amount of $175,000.
e. Change Orders, Asphalt Concrete/Public Works – Approved change orders to blanket purchase orders with Vulcan Materials and Teichert Aggregates, in the aggregate amount of $100,000, increasing the maximum amount of the blanket purchase orders to $250,000 and $190,000 respectively.
f. Purchase Order, Fire Sprinkler System Maintenance & Repair/Facility Services – Renewed with Accurate Fire Protection, in the maximum amount of $150,000.
10. PUBLIC WORKS:
a. Multi-Purpose Easement/Winchester Subdivision (Meadow Vista) Resolution 2006-265 adopted abandoning a portion of a Multi-Purpose Easement on Lot 19, Winchester Subdivision, Phase 1.
b. Emergency Access Easement/Siller Ranch (Tahoe) – Resolution 2006-266 adopted abandoning a portion of an Emergency Access Easement.
c. Professional Services Agreement #73244, Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project – Resolution 2006-267 adopted authorizing the Chairman to sign PSA #73244, Amendment #1, with Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., in the amount of $34,822, and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and sign future amendments up to $3,500.
11. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD - Resolution 2006-268 adopted authorizing a loan agreement with Foothills Habitat for Humanity to develop two affordable housing units, and authorized the Chief Assistant CEO–Redevelopment Director, or designee, to execute any related documents subject to agency counsel review.
12. 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. Approved an appropriation, in the total amount of $1,250 in Revenue Sharing monies, to the Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center for the Auburn Bluegrass Fest, as requested by Supervisor Holmes ($1,000) and Supervisor Gaines ($250).
b. Approved an appropriation, in the total amount of $1,750 in Revenue Sharing monies, to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce for the 5th Annual Lincoln Showcase 2006 event, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt ($1,500) and Supervisor Gaines ($250).
c. Approved an appropriation, in the total amount of $1,000 in Revenue Sharing monies, to the Old Town Auburn Preservation Society for the Gold Country Medical History Museum renovation project, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
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d. Approved an appropriation, in the total amount of $950 in Revenue Sharing monies, to Sierra College for the production of a documentary film titled Gold, Granite, and Grit: A Quarry, a Town, and the Building of California featuring the history of Northern California quarries, as requested by Supervisor Santucci ($200), Supervisor Weygandt ($250), Supervisor Holmes ($250) and Supervisor Gaines ($250).
13. SHERIFF:
a. Authorized the Sheriff to accept a grant, in the amount of $20,000, execute a contract with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Office of Traffic Safety for the Minor Decoy Program and approved budget revision to the Final Budget appropriating funds.
b. Approved out-of-state travel for Sgt. Mark Reed and Deputy Mark Bracco to attend the FBI Hazardous Device School, held in Hunstville, Alabama, for six weeks (October 1, 2006 through November 10, 2006). The housing and transportation costs total an estimated $10,300. The actual cost of the school is paid by the FBI.
c. Approved the helicopter engine rebuild with San Joaquin Helicopters of Rancho Murietta, in the amount of $105,436.52, plus engine component transportation costs contingent on approval by Risk Management as to specific insurance requirements and authorized the Sheriff to execute the contract based on review and approval by County Counsel.
14. TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR – Resolution 2006-269 adopted authorizing the Treasurer-Tax Collector to conduct the Tax Defaulted Land Sale by Agreement on December 1, 2006.
***End of Consent Agenda***
DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED BEFORE NOON, AS TIME ALLOWS
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
15. COUNTY EXECUTIVE - Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign a letter of response to the findings and recommendations contained in the FY 2005/06 Final Report of the Placer County Grand Jury concerning the Tahoe Justice Center or provide other direction to the County Executive Office regarding the response. MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous
16. FACILITY SERVICES:
a. Children’s Emergency Shelter Project #4677 - Approved Consultant Services Agreement with URS Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $265,000, for professional construction management services for the project, located in the County Government Center in Auburn.
MOTION Weygandt/Gaines/Unanimous
b. Loomis Library Expansion, Project #4705 - Awarded the bid for the construction of the project located at 6050 Library Drive in Loomis, to SW Allen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $299,475, and upon County Counsel’s review and approval of required bonds and insurance, authorize the Facility Services Director to execute the contract and any required change orders.
MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous
17. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
a. Adult System of Care - Approved amendment to Contract #11902 with California Forensic Medical Group, extending the contract term for one year from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, increasing the rates for the provision of Inmate Medical Services adding funding estimated at $2,907,000 for this third year of the agreement.
MOTION Weygandt/Gaines/Unanimous
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b. Children’s System of Care - Approved an umbrella contract to facilitate payment to Systems of Care mental health private network providers, authorized the Auditor’s Office to establish a payment ceiling, in an amount not to exceed $850,000, and authorized Health & Human Services to amend the list of providers as necessary from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
MOTION Weygandt/Holmes/Unanimous
ADJOURNED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
18. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD - Reported on the Affordable Housing Homeownership Opportunity and Selection Lottery Process for Morrison Homes, Atwood Ranch III, in Auburn.
ADJOURNED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND
RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
19. COUNTY COUNSEL/CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
(A) §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(1) Existing Litigation:
(a) Deborah Doerfler-Casner vs. County of Placer, U.S.D.C. Eastern District Case No.: CIV.S-03-1864 WBS KJM – The Board was informed of a successful conclusion of the case by a jury verdict in favor of the County in the Eastern District Court.
(b) Bickford Ranch Heritage Coalition of WPCARE vs. County of Placer, Placer County Superior Court Case Number: SCV12793, Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District Case #C047630 – The Board had a discussion with Counsel and gave direction to Counsel.
(c) Town of Loomis, vs. Placer County, Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV14231 - The Board had a discussion with Counsel and gave direction to Counsel.
(d) Joseph Lopez, WCAB Claim, Claim No.: RDG0121599 – The Board had a discussion with regards to the workers compensation matter and gave direction to Risk Management.
(B) §54956.8 – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR – The Board convened as the Redevelopment Agency Board, met with its negotiator, and gave direction with regards to both a & b with regard to two distinct parcels.
(a) Property: APN: 090-192-041 and 090-192-055, Negotiating Parties: Placer County Redevelopment Agency and Andco Farms, Inc., and Larry Odbert, Owner.
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment and conditions of acquisition.
(b) Property: APN: 090-074-002, Negotiating Parties: Placer County Redevelopment Agency and Raymond J. Moshy, Leslie C. Moshy, and Steven N. Kliegman and Dierdre L. Henry, Trustees of the Kliegman Henry Family Living Trust.
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment and conditions of acquisition.
The Board adjourned as the Redevelopment Agency Board, reconvened as the Board of Supervisors and met with its labor negotiators to discuss PPEO, DSA, and Management matters.
(C) §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR -
(a) Agency negotiator: CEO/Personnel Director
Employee organization: PPEO/DSA/Management
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TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN:
9:15 a.m.
20. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - Resolution 2006-262 adopted proclaiming September 2006 as National Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Month.
9:20 a.m.
21. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Presentation of a commendation for Charles (Charlie) Dill recognizing him for his implementation, dedication and commitment as the Manager of the Placer Mosquito Abatement District and to congratulate him upon his retirement, requested by Supervisor Weygandt.
9:30 a.m.
22. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as National Youth Court month in Placer County, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
10:00 a.m.
23. SHERIFF/CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY – Public hearing closed. Reviewed and approved the expenditures recommended for the Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal and District Attorney from the Citizens Option for Public Safety Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous
10:15 a.m.
24. FACILITY SERVICES/COUNTY SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #3 – Public hearing closed. Resolution 2006-270 adopted annexing property owned by Gerald Hawks, APN 036-140-005, located on Lake Forest Drive, Loomis, into the district. MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous
10:30 a.m.
25. PLANNING/GIARRITTA – VARIANCE APPEAL (VAA-4274) – Public hearing to consider an appeal from Mark Giarritta of the Planning Commission’s denial of a variance to reduce the front (eastern) setback requirement of 50 foot from edge of easement, to 20 foot to bring into conformance a recently constructed, illegally sited, single family dwelling. The property (APN 099-190-061) is located at the end of Dusty Road in the Colfax area, and is currently zoned F-B-100-PD-0.4 (Farm combining Building Site Size of 2.3 acres minimum combining Planned Unit Development, 0.4 units per acre).
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous to close the public hearing, uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and deny the variance request. Staff directed to prepare findings to uphold the denial of the variance and return to the Board’s Consent Agenda for final action at a future meeting.
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11:00 a.m.
26. COUNTY EXECUTIVE – The Board convened the required public hearing on the FY 2006/07 Final Budget and took public comment. Public hearing closed and staff directed to prepare the resolution for presentation at the next Board meeting to adopt the Proposed Budget including the following revisions:
1) Approved $50,196,399 net allocations in the County Budget (Attachment A); and
2) Approved allocations for proprietary funds (Attachment B); and
3) Approved items listed on the Master Fixed Asset List (Attachment C); and
4) Approved the recommended Position Allocation listing (Attachment D); and
5) Approved reserve provisions and cancellations for county funds (Attachment E); and
6) Approved allocations in Board of Supervisor governed special districts (Attachment F); and
7) Authorized the Auditor-Controller to make technical, non-substantive budget adjustments to the Final Budget.
MOTION Holmes/Weygandt/Unanimous
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
27. FACILITY SERVICES - One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in Colfax and Foresthill.
ADJOURNMENT – Next meeting is Tuesday, September 19, 2006 (Assembly Bill 1234 Ethics Training). Next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 26, 2006.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE:
September 19, 2006 (AB 1234 Ethics Training)
September 26, 2006
October 10, 2006
October 23, 2006 (Tahoe)
October 24, 2006 (Tahoe)
November 07, 2006
December 05, 2006
December 19, 2006
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in the County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn. Supervisors Santucci, Weygandt, Holmes, Gaines and Kranz present. Chairman Santucci presiding; Ann Holman, Clerk of the Board. Also present were County Executive Thomas Miller and County Counsel Anthony J. La Bouff.
ATTEST:
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Ann Holman Bill Santucci, Chairman
Clerk of the Board Placer County Board of Supervisors
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Melinda Harrell
Senior Board Clerk