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
Placer
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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:
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:
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, 12th 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