COUNTY OF PLACER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Gaines.
STATEMENT OF MEETING PROCEDURES - Read by Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Rui Cunha, Program Manager, Emergency Services, and Brett Storey, Biomass Manager/Project Manager, provided an update on the impacts of the Ralston Fire. Gloria Stallman, on behalf of the local chapter of the Retired Public Employees Association, Auburn Chapter 30, requested the Board not change the County paid health benefits. Rosemary Frieborn, Friends of Placer County Animal Shelter, spoke about animal services issues. Ken Grehm, Public Works Director, discussed the Foresthill Road slide repairs. Gloria Coutts, representing Placer County Arts Council, spoke about the upcoming Farm and Barn Tour.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS – Supervisor Kranz reported on a meeting he had with California Resources Secretary, Mike Chrisman, to discuss catastrophic wildfire and Biomass issues.
CONSENT AGENDA - Items 5a, 7a, b and c were moved for discussion. The Consent Agenda was approved as amended with action as indicated.
MOTION Gaines/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
1. ORDINANCES – Second reading:
a. Personnel – Ordinance 5431-B adopted 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.
2. WARRANT REGISTERS – Weeks ending August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2006.
3. AGRICULTURE - Resolution 2006-290 adopted authorizing the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to sign Contract #06-0349 with the State Department of Food and Agriculture, for reimbursement from the State, in an amount up to $2,496.30, for enforcing mandated programs.
4. AUDITOR/CONTROLLER:
a. Resolution 2006-272 adopted setting the 2006/07 appropriation limit for Placer County Operating Funds at $594,126,916.
b. Resolution 2006-273 adopted setting the 2006/07 appropriation limit for Placer County Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors at $4,067,730.
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5. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
a. ITEM MOVED FOR DISCUSSION/Resolution in honor of Linda B. Costigan for her life of public service and dedication to family.
b. Proclamation supporting HomeAid Sacramento’s 10th Anniversary Celebration of building dignified housing for homeless families and individuals.
c. Approved minutes of August 1, 15, 16, 17 and 23, 2006.
6. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY – Rejected the following claims, as recommended by County Counsel:
a. 06-038, Coan, Ralph, Not Stated (Property Damage).
b. 06-085, Bowen, Terry, $1,000,000 + (Civil Rights).
c. 06-093, Hicks, Rita, Not Stated (Property Damage).
d. 06-096, Stinnett, Shirley, $25,000 + (Bodily Injury).
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY:
a. ITEM MOVED FOR DISCUSSION/Winchester Subdivision, Phase IV, Tract 943 – Approve the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorize the recording of the project located in the Meadow Vista area.
b. ITEM MOVED FOR DISCUSSION/Winchester Subdivision, Phase V, Tract 944 – Approve the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorize the recording of the project located in the Meadow Vista area.
c. ITEM MOVED FOR DISCUSSION/Winchester Subdivision, Phase VI, Tract 945 – Approve the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorize the recording of the project located in the Meadow Vista area.
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PLANNING/GIARRITTA VARIANCE APPEAL (VAA-4274) – The Board denied the Giarritta variance appeal, based upon the testimony provided at the September 12, 2006 Board of Supervisors Meeting and approved the Findings for Denial.
9. COUNTY EXECUTIVE:
a. Authorized the County Executive Officer to sign the annual contract with the Arts Council of Placer County, from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $150,000, to foster performing and visual arts.
b. Resolution 2006-274 adopted designating the Arts Council of Placer County to continue as Placer County’s “local partner” in the California Arts Council’s State/Local Partnership Program and authorizing the Arts Council to submit an application for California Arts Council funds to be used in Placer County.
10. COUNTY CLERK/ELECTIONS - Resolution 2006-275 adopted appointing nominees to terms on the boards of directors of various special districts within Placer County.
11. FACILITY SERVICES:
a. Purchase - Approved budget revision to the FY 2006/07 Special Districts Budget, transferring $12,000 from the “Appropriation for Contingencies” Account to the “Fixed Asset - Equipment” Account to allow for the purchase of one Ampermetric Titrator Chlorine Analyzer; approved the addition to the Master Fixed Asset List and authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the purchase order after receiving competitive bids.
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b. Doyle Ranch Subdivision – The Board took the following actions associated with the acquisition of four parcels of land in the Doyle Ranch Subdivision located near Dry Creek in the Roseville area: Delegated authority to the Facility Services Director to accept, on behalf the Board, title to four parcels of land identified as Lots A, B, C and D from Pulte Homes; adopted Resolution 2006-276 authorizing the Facility Services Director, or his designee, to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to complete this property transfer, record the deeds for said property and added the properties to the Master Fixed Asset List.
c. Right of Entry & Construction Agreement – The Board took the following action associated with a revocable license agreement including a right of entry and construction agreement with PFE Investors, LLC, for infrastructure and recreational improvements anticipated with the Riolo Vineyards Subdivision that is planned near Dry Creek in the Roseville area: Delegated authority to the Facility Services Director to prepare a revocable license agreement with PFE Investors, LLC, developers of the proposed Riolo Vineyards Subdivision, based on the Material Terms; adopted Resolution 2006-277 authorizing the Facility Services Director, or his designee, to execute documents and take actions necessary to complete the processing and recordation of this agreement, following review and approval by County Counsel.
12. PROBATION:
a. Approved agreement with Elsan Associates, in an amount not to exceed $68,164, for comprehensive evaluation of programs enacted under the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act.
b. Approved contract with the County of Yuba, from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008, to obtain bed space for the placement of juvenile wards at the Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center, on a space available basis, $3,000 per bed per month.
13. PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:
a. Bid #9606, Local Pharmacy Services/Health & Human Services – Awarded to Raley’s/Bel Air, Rite Aid Corp. and Sunrise Medical Center Pharmacy, in the maximum aggregate amount of $160,000.
b. Blanket Purchase Order #13133 & 13153, Radiological Services/ Personnel & Health & Human Services - Renewed purchase orders with Radiological Associates, in the maximum aggregate amount of $224,500.
c. Blanket Purchase Order #13147, Compressed Natural Gas/Public Works - Renewed blanket purchase order with Southwest Gas Corporation, in the maximum amount of $115,000.
d. Blanket Purchase Order #13389, Food Items/Health & Human Services - Approved Change Order #1 with Sam’s Club, in the amount of $15,000.
e. Purchase Order, Card-Lock Fuel Purchases/Public Works - Renewed blanket purchase order with Dawson Oil Company, in the maximum amount of $200,000.
14. PUBLIC WORKS:
a. Construction Repairs Contract #73240 – Resolution 2006-278 adopted increasing the contingency of contract with White Rock Construction, Inc., by $55,000, and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders, for a total contract amount not to exceed $205,000, to construct repairs on Tahoe Park Heights Drive and Sandy Way. The original contract amount was $150,000.
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b. Emergency Storm Repair Projects – Resolution 2006-279 adopted authorizing the Public Works Director to sign and approve the project plans & specifications, advertise for construction bids, award and execute the construction contracts for various emergency storm repair projects, up to an amount of $200,000, with County Counsel review and approval of required bonds and insurance and to approve contract change orders in accordance with the Placer County Purchasing Policy.
c. Fleet Services 2006/07 Budget Revision - Approved a budget revision transferring funds to the 2006/07 Automotive Replacement Fund, in the amount of $195,485, from funds carried over from FY 2005/06.
d. Local Transportation Fund Claim for Placer County Transit/FY 2006/07 – Resolution 2006-280 adopted authorizing the Chairman to execute the Claim, in the amount of $5,922,228.
e. Local Transportation Fund Claim for Tahoe Area Regional Transit/FY 2006/07 – Resolution 2006-281 adopted authorizing the Chairman to execute Claim, in the amount of $872,171.
f. State Transit Assistance Funds for Placer County Transit/FY 2006/07 – Resolution 2006-282 adopted authorizing the Chairman to execute the Claim, in the amount of $778,275.
g. State Transit Assistance Funds for Tahoe Regional Transit/2006/07 – Resolution 2006-283 adopted authorizing the execution of the annual claim, in the amount of $263,626.
15. 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 appropriation, in the amount of $500, in Revenue Sharing monies to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce for the annual Auburn Community Festival, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
b. Approved appropriation, in the amount of $100, in Revenue Sharing monies to the Foresthill Youth Soccer Club, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
c. Approved appropriation, in the amount of $250, in Revenue Sharing monies to the Hispanic Empowerment Association of Roseville for the Annual Viva Roseville - Hispanic Heritage Festival, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
d. Approved appropriation, in the amount of $500, in Revenue Sharing monies to Ophir Elementary School for their Sesquicentennial Celebration (150 Year Anniversary), as requested by Supervisor Holmes.
e. Approved appropriation, in the amount of $1,250, in Revenue Sharing monies to the Placer Land Trust for the 2006 Placer Harvest Celebration, as requested by Supervisor Santucci ($250), Supervisor Weygandt ($500) and Supervisor Holmes ($500).
f. Approved appropriation, in the amount of $750, in Revenue Sharing monies to the Salvation Army of Auburn Feed the Hungry Program, as requested by Supervisor Santucci, Supervisor Holmes and Supervisor Gaines ($250 each).
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g. Approved appropriation, in the amount of $750, in Revenue Sharing monies to the Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce, Hot Chili and Cool Cars Event, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt, Supervisor Holmes and Supervisor Gaines ($250 each).
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The following items were moved from the Consent Agenda for discussion:
5. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
a. Resolution 2006-271 adopted in honor of Linda B. Costigan for her life of public service and dedication to family. MOTION Gaines/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY:
a. Winchester Subdivision, Phase IV, Tract 943 – Approved the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the recording of the project located in the Meadow Vista area.
b. Winchester Subdivision, Phase V, Tract 944 – Approved the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the recording of the project located in the Meadow Vista area.
c. Winchester Subdivision, Phase VI, Tract 945 – Approved the final map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the recording of the project located in the Meadow Vista area.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent) to approve the maps subject to staff receiving the tax certifications.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED BEFORE NOON, AS TIME ALLOWS
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
16. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PROCUREMENT – Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the following:
a. Blanket Purchase Order #13121, Forensic Laboratory Services/District Attorney – Renewed with Valley Toxicology Service, Inc. in the maximum amount of $525,000.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
b. Contract, Third Party Administrator Services/Risk Management - Approved one-year renewal of Contract #KNO20442 with Gregory B. Bragg & Associates, for Third Party Administrator Services for the County's Worker's Compensation claims and litigation, in the amount of $321,000. MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
c. Purchase, Caterpillar Motor Grader/Public Works - Approved purchase with Holt of California, in the amount of $268,880.82.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
d. Purchase Orders, Dry & Frozen Food/Probation - Renewed blanket purchase orders with Sysco Food Services and DDC Foodservice, in the maximum amount of $360,000.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
17. AGRICULTURE - 2005 Placer County Agricultural Crop Report Update.
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18. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/REAUTHORIZATION OF THE SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 2000 (PL-106-393) – Authorized the Chairman to execute a letter to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chairman, Pete Domenici, supporting Reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. MOTION Holmes/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
19. FACILITY SERVICE/HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK - Approved agreement with EDAW, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000, for planning, environmental review and permitting services at the park, located in Central Placer County and authorized the Facility Services Director to execute.
MOTION Holmes/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
20. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY SERVICES - Approved proclamation recognizing September 2006 as Emergency Preparedness Month.
MOTION Holmes/Kranz/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
21. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/FINAL BUDGET FY 2006/07 - Approved Resolution 2006-288 adopting FY 2006/07 Placer County Final Budget, in the amount of $688,657,878; approved final budgets for County proprietary funds for a total of $74,782,227; approved Resolution 2006-289 adopting final budgets of special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, in the amount of $30,438,011; approved the County Master Fixed Asset List for FY 2006-07 and ordinance introduced, first reading waived, amending Chapter 3, amending the personnel allocations of various departments to reflect position changes approved for the FY 2006/07 Final Budget.
MOTION Holmes/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
22. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
a. Adult System of Care - Approved submission of a block grant application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $685,617, and authorized the Health & Human Services Director to sign all documentation.
MOTION Gaines/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
b. Adult System of Care - Approved a revenue agreement with the State Department of Mental Health, Conditional Release Program, for FY 2006/07, in the amount of $299,965, and authorized the Chairman to sign subsequent amendments.
MOTION Gaines/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
c. Adult System of Care - Approved a multi-year revenue agreement with the State Department of Mental Health for the Mental Health Managed Care Program, for FY 2006/09, in the amount of $542,077, and authorized the Chairman to sign subsequent amendments.
Gaines/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
ADJOURNED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CONVENED AS THE PLACER COUNTY IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
23. IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
- Approved the 2006/07 Proposed Final Budget, in the amount of $691,086.
MOTION Holmes/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
ADJOURNED AS THE PLACER COUNTY IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
AND RECONVENED AS THE PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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24. COUNTY COUNSEL/CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
(A) §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(1) Existing Litigation:
(a) Walter Fickewirth and Robyn Fickewirth vs. County of Placer, et al. /Lakeview Farms, Inc., Third District Court of Appeal Case No.: C049669, Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-16643. The Board received a status report.
(b) Kirk Scilacci vs. County of Placer, et al./Lakeview Farms, Inc., Third District Court of Appeal Case No.: C049669, Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-16646. The Board received a status report.
(c) County of Placer vs. Nacht and Lewis Architects, Inc., Placer County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-17993. The item was not discussed.
(B) §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – The Board had conference with its Labor Negotiators.
(a) Agency negotiator: CEO/Personnel Director
Employee organization: PPEO/DSA/Management
TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN:
9:45 a.m.
25. FACILITY SERVICES/ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT & GROUND LEASE – Public hearing closed.
a. Found that the anticipated cost to Placer County for electrical energy provided by Solar Power & Geothermal Energy, Inc., under the proposed agreement will be less than the anticipated marginal cost to the County of electrical energy that would have been consumed by the County in the absence of those purchases.
b. Found that the difference between the fair rental value for the County real property, subject to the facility ground lease and the agreed rent, is anticipated to be offset by below-market energy purchases and other benefits provided under the energy services contract.
c. Approved Resolution 2006-284 adopting the findings and authorizing the Facility Services Director to execute an Energy Service Contract & Ground Lease with Solar Power & Geothermal Energy, Inc. (Solar Power), for the installation of a ground-array photovoltaic electrical generation system at the Placer County Government Center and any other documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract, including without limitation: application for rebates from the California Public Utility Commission Self Generation Incentive Program, upon County Counsel’s review and approval.
d. Approved budget revision recording the full purchase price as a capital asset and appropriating the first year’s lease payment.
MOTION Kranz/Gaines/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
10:00 a.m.
26. PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITY SERVICES/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY:
a. Public Works, County Service Area #28, Zone #201, Timilick at Tahoe – Public hearing closed. Resolution 2006-285 adopted creating Zone of Benefit #201 and setting charges to monitor surface and groundwater quality in the Martis Valley watershed.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 3:0 (Gaines temporarily absent, Weygandt absent)
b. Public Works. County Service Area #28, Zone #202, Timilick at Tahoe – Public hearing closed. Resolution 2006-286 adopted creating Zone of Benefit #202 and setting charges to operate transit service in Martis Valley.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 3:0 (Gaines temporarily absent, Weygandt absent)
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c. Facility Services/County Service Area #28, Zone of Benefit #194 (Martis Valley Recreation) Public hearing closed. Resolution 2006-287 annexing the Timilick at Tahoe (formerly Eaglewood) subdivision into Zone of Benefit #194 and setting charges to provide park and trail maintenance.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
d. Community Development Resource Agency/Engineering & Surveying/Timilick Tahoe, Phase 1A & 1B – Approved recording of the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the recording for the project located off of Highway 267 in Martis Valle y.
MOTION Kranz/Holmes/Unanimous VOTE 4:0 (Weygandt absent)
ADJOURNMENT – Next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 10, 2006.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE:
October 10, 2006
October 16, 2006 (Ground Breaking/Children’s Emergency Shelter)
October 23, 2006 (Tahoe)
October 24, 2006 (Tahoe)
November 07, 2006
December 05, 2006
December 19, 2006
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