COUNTY OF PLACER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUMMARY ACTION
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
9:00 a.m.
County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
Bonnie Gore, District 1, Chair Todd Leopold, County Executive Officer
Robert Weygandt, District 2, Vice Chair Karin Schwab, County Counsel
Jim Holmes, District 3 Megan Wood, Clerk of the Board
Kirk Uhler, District 4 Marci Branaugh, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Cindy Gustafson, District 5
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FLAG SALUTE: Led by Supervisor Holmes
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Items 12.B and 12.C removed for discussion. Remainder of Consent Agenda approved as indicated.
MOTION Gustafson/Holmes Roll Call Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
CONSENT ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION:
12. HUMAN RESOURCES
B. Approval of Schedule of Classifications and Salary Grades for Classified and Unclassified Services
1. Approved the Schedule of Classifications and Salary Grades for Classified and Unclassified Services as of September 01, 2020, pursuant to the California Code of Regulations 570.5 Requirement for a Publicly Available Pay Schedule.
MOTION Holmes/Gustafson Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
C. Appointment of Interim Health Officer
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-203 appointing Dr. Robert Oldham as Interim Health Officer, effective September 26, 2020.
MOTION Holmes/Gustafson Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
PUBLIC COMMENT: 1.) Delana Ruud spoke regarding Hidden Falls. 2.) Cheryl Berkema spoke regarding the posting process of adopting the Draft and Final Budget.
BOARD MEMBER AND COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORTS: Todd Leopold gave an update on CARES funding received and a formal request from Gayle Garbolino-Mojica for CARES Act funding for COVID-19 testing for students and teachers.
TIMED ITEMS to be discussed at the time shown or shortly thereafter
9:20 a.m.
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to consider a recommendation from the Placer County Planning Commission for approval of the following:
a. Adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (SCH# 2020060263) prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
b. Adopted Ordinance 6046-B to rezone the Sabre City Park Estates project site from RM-DL8-Dc (Residential Multi-Family, Density Limitation of 8 units/acre, combining Design Scenic Corridor) and O (Open Space) to RM-DL10-Dc (Residential Multi-Family, Density Limitation of 10 units/acre, combining Design Scenic Corridor).
c. Approved a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the subdivision of the 3.78-acre site into a 24-lot residential single-family subdivision.
d. Approved a Variance to allow a three-foot side setback in the RM-DL10 zoning district where five feet is normally required.
MOTION Gustafson/Gore Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
9:50 a.m.
2. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project | Authorize Grant Application and Resolution
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-200 authorizing the Director of Public Works, or designee, to apply for a grant for up to $3,027,090 to the California Natural Resources Agency for a portion of the proposed Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project.
MOTION Uhler/Gustafson Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
DEPARTMENT ITEMS to be considered for action as time allows
3. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
A. Homekey Program Application
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-201 authorizing the Director of Health and Human Services, or Designee, to apply for $1,400,000 from the Homekey Program, and sign the resulting agreement and all related paperwork with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence.
MOTION Holmes/Gustafson Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-202 to accept the grant award from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to support public health response to COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $3,083,968 for the period of May 18, 2020 through November 17, 2022, and authorized the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the award and related documentation with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence, and to sign subsequent amendments not to exceed $100,000 consistent with the subject matter and scope of work with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence.
MOTION Uhler/Holmes Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
C. Placer County Mental Health Services Act Services and Expenditure Plan FY 2020-2023
1. Adopted the Placer County Mental Health Services Act Services and Expenditure Plan FY 2020-2023.
MOTION Holmes/Gustafson Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
D. Mental Health Service Act Contracts
1. Approved the award of competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) No 20079 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) services to the 11 proposers identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report.
2. Approved the 11 agreements identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report related to RFP No. 20079 to provide MHSA services from October 01, 2020, through June 30, 2022, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $17,101,127, including the option to extend these contracts for one additional one-year term.
3. Authorized the Director of Health and Human Services to execute the agreements with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence and to sign subsequent amendments not to exceed 10 percent of the total contract amount or $100,000, whichever is less, consistent with the subject matter and scope of work with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence.
MOTION Holmes/Gustafson Vote 4:0 (Weygandt Absent)
AYES: Holmes, Uhler, Gustafson, Gore
ABSENT: Weygandt
4. COUNTY COUNSEL/ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 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) GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
1. Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)):
(a) Brian Carlisle v. County of Placer, et al.
Placer County Superior Court Case No. SCV0044812
The Board heard a report and provided direction.
(b) Dianne Foster, et al. v. Ryan Ronco
Placer County Superior Court Case No. SCV0045280
The Board heard a report. No action was requested or taken.
(c) Randy Hohenstein, v. County of Placer, et al.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District Case No. 2:19-cv-01505-TLN-KJN
The Board heard a report and authorized defense of the named defendants.
(d) Samuel Kolb v. County of Placer, et al.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District Case No. 2:19-cv-00079-DB
The Board heard a report. No action was requested or taken
(e) County of Placer v. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al
U.S. District Court, Eastern District Case No. 2:18-cv-01143-KJM-CKD
The Board heard a report. No action was requested or taken
CONSENT ITEMS
All items on the Consent Agenda 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.
5. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A. District 5 Assistant Aide Contract
1. Approved an amendment to the District 5 Assistant Aide contract for services with Judy Friedman extending the agreement term to December 31, 2020 for general administrative assistance for the salary amount of $12,081.60.
B. Commendation | 2020 Placer Conservator Award
1. Approved a Commendation for the recipient of the 2020 Placer Conservator Award.
6. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY
1. 20-069 Jones, William, (Personal Injury), $25,000
2. 20-071 Dugan, Judy, (Property Damage), $229
3. 20-072 Sherman, Myles, (Personal Injury), $7,000,000
4. 20-073 Wilson, Charles, (Personal Injury), $1,000,000
5. 20-074 Miszkewycz, Jennifer, (Personal Injury), $1,000,000
6. 20-075 Willardson, Marcia, (Property Damage), $155,275,000
7. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
A. Placer County Cemetery District #1 Lincoln
1. Approved the appointment of Ron Stoker to the unexpired term of Seat #5 on the Placer County Cemetery District #1 Lincoln, as requested by Supervisor Weygandt.
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY
A. Pinyon Creek II Subdivision, Project No. ESD14-00133
1. Accepted the improvements for the Pinyon Creek II Subdivision as complete.
2. Authorized the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials securities to be released in full immediately upon Board approval.
1. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to accept $51,000 in grant funds to complete Placer County’s Housing Element update and authorized the Director of the Community Development Resource Agency, or designee, to take all actions necessary to execute the agreement.
9. COUNTY EXECUTIVE
A. Placer Administrative Manual | Telecommute Policy for Non-Exempt Employees
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-197 approving the new Telecommute Policy for Non-Exempt Employees for the Placer Administrative Manual.
B. Unclassified Employee Step Increase
1. The County Executive Officer recommended the approval of step increases for:
a. Margaret Tides, Deputy County Counsel - III—County Counsel, from Grade 457, Step 3 at $63.17 per hour, to Grade 457, Step 4 at 66.34 per hour, effective August 01, 2020.
b. Clayton Cook, Deputy County Counsel - IV—County Counsel, from Grade 469, Step 4 at $74.73 per hour to Grade 469, Step 5 at $78.48 per hour, effective October 10, 2020.
C. 2019-20 Placer County Grand Jury Final Report Responses
1. Approved for signature two (2) letters in response to the Placer County Grand Jury’s 2019-20 Final Report.
D. Reaffirm a Local Emergency Proclamation in Placer County
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-198 to reaffirm a local emergency in Placer County due to tree mortality.
10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
A. Rent Waivers and Renegotiations for County Commercial Tenants Affected by COVID-19
1. Authorized the Director of Facilities Management, or designee, to waive and/or renegotiate rent for existing County commercial tenants who due to COVID-19 related restrictions were required to close their business, were restricted to limited operations, and/or have demonstrated a financial hardship based on the Rent Adjustments Schedule (Attachment A of the staff report) for the period of March 19, 2020, until December 31, 2020, at a total amount not to exceed $116,000.
11. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
A. Transitional Housing Program Allocation Award | Resolution to Apply for and Accept
1. Adopted Resolution 2020-199 to apply for and accept the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award issued by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development and authorized the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the award acceptance and related documentation with County Counsel concurrence.
12. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Second Amendment to Contract with The Batchelder Group
1. Approved a second contract amendment with The Batchelder Group in the amount of $75,000 (total aggregate amount of $175,000) for the period of September 01, 2020, to June 30, 2021, and authorized the County Executive Officer to sign the contract amendment.
B. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION Approval
of Schedule of Classifications and Salary Grades for Classified and
Unclassified Services
1. Approve the Schedule of Classifications and
Salary Grades for Classified and Unclassified Services as of September 01,
2020, pursuant to the California Code of Regulations 570.5 Requirement for a
Publicly Available Pay Schedule.
C. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION Appointment
of Interim Health Officer
1. Adopt a Resolution appointing Dr. Robert
Oldham as Interim Health Officer, effective September 26, 2020.
13. PROCUREMENT - In accordance with County Policy, non-contested competitively awarded bids under $400,000 are placed on the Consent Agenda.
A. Fire Command Vehicle | Downtown Ford
1. Approved a budget amendment to move $68,725 to the equipment ledger within the Fire Control Fund’s FY 2020-21 Final Budget.
2. Authorized the addition of one command vehicle to the Master Fixed Asset List for FY 2020-21.
3. Approved the purchase of a 2021 Ford F250 Command Vehicle in the not to exceed amount of $68,725 and authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign all required documents.
B. Master Lease Agreements | Dell Financial Services and Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company
1. Approved the use of existing master lease agreements with Dell Financial Services of Round Rock, TX and Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company of Murray Hill, NJ for the lease of computer servers, data storage, and other computer equipment for the period of October 01, 2020 to September 30, 2023.
2. Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign individual lease schedules upon departmental concurrence and available funding.
C. Sweeper | Schwarze Industries, Inc.
1. Approved a budget amendment in the amount of $248,955 for the Department of Public Works, Road Maintenance Division’s FY 2020-21 Final Budget to allow for a fixed asset purchase.
2. Authorized the addition of a sweeper to the Master Fixed Asset List for FY 2020-21.
3. Approved the award of a negotiated purchase order to Schwarze Industries, Inc. of Huntsville, AL utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement for the purchase of a sweeper in the amount of $248,955. Funding is provided by the Department of Public Works, Road Maintenance Division in the FY 2020-21 Final Budget.
4. Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign the resulting purchase orders and related documents.
D. Tahoe Area Snow Removal Services
1. Approved the award of competitive Bid No. 20109 for Tahoe Area Snow Removal Services for the period of October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 to Junior’s Snow Removal & Excavating Inc. of Olympic Valley, CA, Lazzareschi’s North Shore Plowing of Carnelian Bay, CA, and Gensburg & Sons Inc. of Tahoe City, CA in the maximum aggregate amount of $229,508.
2. Approved the option to renew the resulting contracts for four (4) additional one-year terms and authorized change orders up to a maximum cumulative amount of $22,950 (ten percent) consistent with Procurement Policy.
3. Authorized the Purchasing Manager to sign all required documents, subject to departmental concurrence and available funding.
E. Declare Vehicles to be Surplus and Authorize Disposal
1. Declared four (4) vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life as surplus and authorized their disposal.
14. PUBLIC WORKS
A. West Shore Pedestrian Improvements | Permission to Award Construction Contract
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. Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Placer Valley Eats | Funding to help offset the cost of the event
1. Approved appropriation of $2,250 in Revenue Sharing monies to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Placer Valley Eats event as requested by Supervisor Gore ($250) and Supervisor Weygandt ($2000).
1. Approved appropriation of $3,350 in Revenue Sharing monies to Roseville Joint Union High School District, Bill Santucci Memorial Golf Tournament as requested by Supervisor Gore ($500), Supervisor Weygandt ($250), Supervisor Uhler ($2,500) and Supervisor Gustafson ($100).
16. SHERIFF
A. Commendation of Sergeant Robert Dellinger
1. Approved a Commendation for Sergeant Robert Dellinger for more than twenty years of dedicated public service as an employee of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
B. Commendation of Information Technology Technician Jill Johns
1. Approved a Commendation for Jill Johns for more than twenty-three years of dedicated public service as an employee of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Health and Human Services.
ADJOURNMENT – To next regular meeting, on October 06, 2020.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE:
October 06, 2020
October 26, 2020 (Tahoe)
October 27, 2020 (Tahoe)
November 03, 2020
November 17, 2020
December 01, 2020
December 15, 2020
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, during normal business hours. Placer County is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided the resources to participate fully in its public meetings. If you are hearing impaired, we have listening devices available. If you require additional disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Clerk of the Board. If requested, the agenda shall be provided in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. All requests must be in writing and must be received by the Clerk five business days prior to the scheduled meeting for which you are requesting accommodation. Requests received after such time will be accommodated only if time permits.
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