COUNTY OF PLACER

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007

AGENDA

9:00 a.m.

F.C. “Rocky” Rockholm, District 1 Thomas Miller, County Executive

Robert Weygandt, District 2 Anthony J. La Bouff, County Counsel

Jim Holmes, District 3, Vice Chairman Rich Colwell, Chief Assistant County Executive

Kirk Uhler, District 4 Mike Boyle, Assistant County Executive

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

Ann Holman, Clerk of the Board

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

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9:00 a.m.

FLAG SALUTE – Led by Thomas Miller, County Executive.

STATEMENT OF MEETING PROCEDURES - Read by Clerk.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons may address the Board on items not on this agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person since the time allocated for Public Comment is 15 minutes. If all comments cannot be heard within the 15-minute time limit, the Public Comment period will be taken up at the end of the regular session. The Board is not permitted to take any action on items addressed under Public Comment.

SUPERVISOR’S COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 3-7) - All items on the Consent Agenda (Items 11 thru 27) have been recommended for approval by the County Executive Department. All items will be approved by a single roll call vote. Anyone may ask to address Consent items prior to the Board taking action, and the item may be moved for discussion. The Board will convene as the Redevelopment Agency Board for Item 26.

Action:

TIMED ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME SHOWN

9:03 a.m.

1. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PDF) – Presentation of a commendation to KAHI – Dial 950 AM radio station, “The Voice of the Foothills”, located in Auburn, California, celebrating its 50th Anniversary of broadcasting entertainment and information to the listeners in Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties.

9:05 a.m.

2. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PDF) – Presentation of a resolution commending Cindy Woodyard-Lowe, Health & Human Services, upon her retirement of 27 years of service.

9:10 a.m.

3. PERSONNEL/EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS (PDF) – Recognition of employees with 20 years or more of County service followed by a reception.

9:30 a.m.

4. FACILITY SERVICES/SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #3 ANNEXATION (PDF) - Public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution annexing the Nick Maggi property, APN 037-101-051, into the boundaries of the district. Subject property is located on Auburn Folsom Road in Loomis.

Action:

9:35 a.m.

5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/COMMUNITY GRANTS AND LOANS (PDF) - Public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing submission of a $35,000 Community Development Block Grant, Planning & Technical Assistance Application to develop an economic development strategy and allocating $1,750 in matching funds from a Pacific Gas & Electric grant, subject to review by County Counsel.

Action:

9:45 a.m.

6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PLANNING– 430 NATIONAL LLC GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/REZONE (PREAT20070218) NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PDF) – Public hearing to consider a request from Gary Taylor on behalf of 430 National LLC for a Rezoning involving realignment of the zoning boundary line and Community Plan designation to reflect TRPA Plan Area Statement (PAS) maps. This would rezone the property from Commercial (Placer County zoning maps) to Residential (TRPA PAS maps). The existing parcels were created in 1959 and contain a small residential structure (approximately 300 square feet with two bedrooms and one half-bath). The proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone would allow for the demolition of the existing structure, replacing it with a larger single-family residential structure. The property (APN 117-090-026) is located at 430 National Avenue, Lot 25, Block P, Tahoe Vista, and is currently zoned 022 Tahoe Vista SA#5: Public Service/Industrial. The Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.

Action:

9:50 p.m.

7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/PLANNING – NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE PORCUPINE HILL SUBDIVISION (PSUBT 20051181) REZONE / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (PDF) - Public hearing to consider a request from Booth Creek Holdings on behalf of Porcupine Hill Subdivision for a rezone of 60 acres currently zoned RS-5 Ac. Min. (Residential Single-Family, Combining 5-Acre Minimum Lot Size) as follows: 44.13 acres would be rezoned to RS-1(Residential Single-Family, one acre Minimum Lot Size), and 15.87 acres would be zoned to FOR-B-X 160-Ac. Min. (Forestry, Combining a 160-Acre Minimum Lot Size). The entire property (APN 110-030-061) is located east of Northstar Unit 6-C, (Skidder Trail) and the Northstar Golf Course. The Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.

Action:

DEPARTMENT ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION AS TIME ALLOWS

DEPARTMENT ITEMS:

8. FACILITY SERVICES/HISTORIC COURTHOUSE ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT (PDF) - Authorize the Facility Services Director to enter into an agreement with the Administrative Officer of the Courts, in an amount not to exceed $275,000, to participate in the Historic Courthouse Roof Repairs in accordance with the Transfer Agreement, Section 5.1.2.1, Proportionate Share, and authorize the Facility Services Director to take all future actions to complete the project.

Action:

9. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF CARE (PDF) - Resolution approving the relocation and licensure of the newly-constructed Placer County Children’s Emergency Shelter and Physical and Behavioral Health Center, as required by the California Department of Social Services, Division of Community Care Licensing, and authorizing the Health & Human Services Director to submit materials to the State for licensure of the facility.

Action:

10. COUNTY COUNSEL/ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (PDF) :

Pursuant to the cited authority (all references are to the Government Code), the Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to discuss the following listed items. A report of any action taken will be presented prior to adjournment.

(A) §54956.9 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

(1) Anticipated Litigation:

(a) Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code §54956.9: One potential case.

(b) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of §54956.9: One case.

(B) §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(a) Agency negotiator: CEO/Personnel Director

Employee organization: PPEO/DSA/Management

CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

Action:

11. ORDINANCE – Second Reading:

a. Community Development Resource Agency/Building (PDF) - Ordinance adopting the 2007 California Building Code, amending Article 15.04 of the Placer County Code in its entirety.

b. Emergency Services (PDF) - Ordinance amending County Code Chapter 9, Article 9.32, Fire Prevention, by the addition of a new Part 4 entitled “Hazardous Vegetation Abatement on Unimproved Parcels” with Appendix. (The proposed Ordinance is a “pilot program,” only affecting four eastern slope fire protection districts/fire departments for a one year period beginning February 1, 2008).

c. Personnel/Civil Service (PDF) – Ordinance amending Chapter 3, relating to position allocations and classification changes, as approved by the Civil Service Commission, affecting the Community Development Resource Agency and the departments of Administrative Services, Assessor, County Executive Office, District Attorney, Facility Services, Health & Human Services, Public Works and Sheriff.

12. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES:

a. Competitive Bid #9739 (PDF) – Approve award to CMS communications, in the amount of $132,533, for the purchase of a NEC 2400 IPX Telephone System.

b. Grant (PDF) - Resolution accepting a $647,000 grant from the State of California, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, to serve Phase III of the Countywide Interoperable Radio Network Project; authorize the Administrative Services Director to execute the grant documents and authorize a budget revision, in the amount of $647,000, to the Countywide System Fund budget unit.

13. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

a. Commendation for KAHI – Dial 950 AM radio station (PDF) , “The Voice of the Foothills”, located in Auburn, California, celebrating its 50th Anniversary of broadcasting entertainment and information to the listeners in Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties.

b. Commendations (PDF) (3) for the Placer County Chaplaincy, honoring Elizabeth Selstad, Hawkeye Sharpe and Jerry Angove, for their contribution and service to the community, law enforcement officers and fire officials during times of crisis.

c. Resolution commending Cindy Woodyard-Lowe (PDF) , Health & Human Services, upon her retirement of 27 years of service.

d. Resolution recognizing Mark McLemore (PDF) for becoming the first Del Oro High School graduate to play Major League Baseball.

14. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY (PDF) – Reject the following claims, as recommended by Counsel:

a. 07-100, Andrade, Fernando, $1,052.91, (Property Damage).

15. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY (PDF) – Reject the following application to present a late claim and their associated claim, as recommended by Counsel:

a. 07-070, Haddox, Warren, $4,025, (Property Damage).

b. 07-108, Wills, Melinda, Unstated amount, (Property Damage).

16. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

a. Historical Advisory Board (PDF) – Approve appointment of Michael Bryant to Seat 1, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm.

b. Older Adult Advisory Committee (PDF) – Approve reappointment of Annabell McCord to Seat 3, Trudi Riley-Quinn to Seat 6, Kitty Hollitz to Seat 10, Gloria Plasencia to Seat 13, Michael Alward to Seat 19 and Nancy Vasquez to Seat 22.

17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY/ENGINEERING & SURVEYING:

a. Engineering & Surveying/Agreements (PDF) - Authorize the Acting Purchasing Manager to sign agreements with six outside consulting firms, (Bureau Veritas, Willdan, Harris & Associates, P&D Consultants, SCG Consultants and Coastland), in the amount of $20,000 each, to provide on-call consultant plan check services for civil improvement plan review and authorize the Acting Purchasing Manager to transfer funds between the agreements.

b. Engineering & Surveying/Mt. Judah Residential Expansion, Phase 1, Tract #940, Project #DFF 1287 (PDF) - The department inspected the construction of all improvements within the project, located off Donner Pass Road in the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort area, and find the work to be in accordance with the approved standard. A revised Subdivision Improvement Agreement has been provided for security associated with a revision to the original phasing plan. The Board is requested to accept only the improvements associated with Phase 1 as complete; authorize the Chairman to sign the revised Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorize the recording.

c. Engineering & Surveying/Northstar Highlands, Phase 1, Tract #948, CUP 20050009, Project #8386, “Trailside Townhomes” (PDF) . The department inspected the construction of all improvements within the project, located off Highway 267 in the Northstar at Tahoe ski area, and find the work to be in accordance with the approved standards. The Board is requested to accept the improvements as complete, reduce the Faithful Performance to 25% immediately upon approval and Labor and Materials to 50%, holding six months or longer if claims exist; and authorize the Engineering & Surveying Director to execute a Deferred Improvement Agreement with developer for ancillary incomplete improvements.

d. Engineering & Surveying/Northstar “Highlands” Project, Highlands View Road Segment 1, DPN 8313/Highlands View Road Segment 2, DPN 8378 (PDF) - Accept the improvements as complete and authorize the Engineering & Surveying Director to execute a Deferred Improvement Agreement with developer for ancillary incomplete improvements. The property is located in the Northstar at Tahoe ski resort area.

e. Planning/Lakeview Farms Hunting & Fishing Preserve Project (PDF) - Based upon an action by the Placer County Superior Court, the Board of Supervisors is being asked to adopt a resolution to set aside certain aspects of the Board’s prior approval of the project.

f. Planning/Refund Request PMPC20070661 (PDF) - Approve a refund request for Rita Dehart, in the amount of $2,142, associated with a minor use permit exemption verification and health site evaluation.

g. Planning/Refund Request PMLD20070399 (PDF) - Approve a refund request for Ed King, in the amount of $1,200, to correct an over-charge on a Planning application.

18. COUNTY CLERK/ELECTIONS:

a. (PDF) Contract - Approve contract with SouthTech Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $85,990, for acquisition and implementation of software to provide campaign and disclosure document management, tracking and web publishing/public viewing access; authorize additional equipment, system maintenance and support costs; approve a budget revision for reimbursement of $70,305 in increased costs from Recorder trusts, and add all project acquisition costs to the Master Fixed Asset List.

b. Presidential Primary Election (PDF) – Resolution calling the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election and authorizing the County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters to render election services for certain special district, school district and city elections requested to be combined with the February 5, 2008 Election.

19. COUNTY EXECUTIVE:

a. Administration/Placer County Capital Facilities Impact Fee Annual Report (PDF) - Resolution accepting the annual report for 2006/07.

b. Administration/Classification Specifications (PDF) – Approve the revised Personnel classification specifications for the positions of Assistant Director and Deputy Director of Public Works. The changes will remove language associated with the Engineering and Surveying Department which now resides under the Community Development and Resource Agency and will expand the emphasis on management expertise.

c. Administration/Merit Increase (PDF) – Approve a 5% merit increase for John Marin, Director of Community Development Resource Agency, from Grade 677, Step 4 to Grade 677, Step 5, at $77.92 per hour, effective October 27, 2007.

20. FACILITY SERVICES:

a. Agreement Amendment (PDF) - Approve Amendment #1 to Agreement #11983 with the Loomis Union Elementary School District to modify the agreement term and to add a mutual termination clause, as required for use of State grant funds and authorize the Chairman to sign. The agreement provides for development, use and maintenance of Franklin School Community Park located adjacent to Laird Road in the Loomis/Granite Bay area.

b. Auburn Ravine Sewer Video Inspection, Project #40210 (PDF) - Resolution accepting the project as complete, and authorizing the Facility Services Director to execute and record the Notice of Completion.

c. Grant Fund Applications (PDF) - Adopt three (3) resolutions approving three (3) applications for grant funds from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Proposition 84 Grants Program, funded by the Safe Drinking Water and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 and appoint the Facility Services Director as agent for the County to execute the documents.

d. Rejection of Bids (PDF) - Reject all bids for Project #40213, 2007/08 Trenchless Technology Sewer Rehabilitation and authorize staff to re-bid the project.

21. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

a. Animal Services (PDF) - Authorize the Health and Human Services Director to sign spay and neuter grant agreements, in the amount of $2,000 each, with Animal Spay & Neuter, Auburn Area Animal Rescue Foundation, and FieldHaven Feline Rescue, for a combined total of $6,000, to be paid by the Placer County Trust Fund for Animals.

b. Children’s System of Care (PDF) – Resolution proclaiming November 2007 as Adoption Awareness Month in Placer County.

22. LIBRARY (PDF) - Approve the 5:00 p.m. closure of Placer County Library Branches on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

23. PERSONNEL (PDF) - Authorize the County Executive Officer to sign a consultant services contract, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for human resource services provided by Mary Egan for the Health and Human Services Department.

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

a. Blanket Purchase Order #14009, Environmental Laboratory Services/Facility Services (PDF) - Approve Change Order #1 to purchase order with Weck Analytical Environmental Services, in the revised maximum amount of $70,000.

b. Competitive Bid #9735, Dorm Furniture for Children’s Emergency Shelter/Facility Services (PDF) - Award to This End Up Furniture Company, in the Amount of $55,736.97.

c. Purchase Order, 10 Cleaire Horizon Emission Control Devices, Parts & Installation/Public Works (PDF) - Approve the sole source award to Cummins West, Inc., in the maximum amount of $128,513.75.

25. PUBLIC WORKS:

a. Abandonment (PDF) - Resolution abandoning portions of drainage easements on Parcels 1, 2 and 5 of Parcel Map P-75965, Thunder Valley Casino Parking Lot, to be replaced with new relocated drainage easements.

b. Agreement (PDF) – Resolution approving a Parking Management Agreement between the Placer County Public Works Department and the Placer County Redevelopment Agency, in the amount of $11,300, to enforce public parking lot restrictions at (Brook Avenue and Minnow Avenue in Kings Beach and Jackpine Street in Tahoe City) and authorize the Public Works Director to sign.

c. Auburn Folsom Road Widening Project, Contract #73168 (PDF) - Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign and execute Amendment #3, with Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $110,851.

d. Willow Creek Extension, Contract #73265 (PDF) – Resolution accepting the Willow Creek Extension project as complete and approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion.

e. Grant Application (PDF) - Resolution approving preparation of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Competitive Site Improvements grant application and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the application document in accordance with grant requirements.

26. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PDF) – Resolution approving an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the Public Works Department, to enforce public parking lot restrictions at (Brook Avenue and Minnow Avenue in Kings Beach and Jackpine Street in Tahoe City), in a not to exceed amount of $11,300, and authorize the Chief Assistant CEO-Redevelopment Director, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents subject to Agency Counsel review.

27. 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. Approve appropriation in the amount of $150 (PDF) in Revenue Sharing monies to the Oakmont High School, 2008 Sober Grad Night, as requested by Supervisor Rockholm.

b. Approve appropriation in the amount of $250 (PDF) in Revenue Sharing monies to The Auburn Education Foundation, Grant Program, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

c. Approve appropriation in the amount of $750 (PDF) in Revenue Sharing monies to the 2007 Festival of Lights Parade, Downtown Auburn, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

d. Approve appropriation in the amount of $1,000 (PDF) in Revenue Sharing monies to the High Sierra Resource Conservation District for the USDA Mandarin Synephrine Study, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

e. Approve appropriation in the amount of $300 (PDF) in Revenue Sharing monies to the Senior Independent Services, 12^th Annual Fall Brew Fest, to benefit the following services for seniors; Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, home safety repairs, and information and assistance, as requested by Supervisor Holmes.

***End of Consent Agenda***

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:

28. TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR (PDF) - Treasurer’s Statement for the month of September 2007.

ADJOURNMENT

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING SCHEDULE:

November 07, 2007 (Chevreaux)

November 27, 2007

December 11, 2007

January 08, 2008

January 22, 2008