COUNTY OF PLACER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
9:00 a.m.
County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
Bonnie Gore, District 1 Jane Christenson, County Executive Officer
Shanti Landon, District 2 Karin Schwab, County Counsel
Jim Holmes, District 3, Chair Megan Wood, Clerk of the Board
Suzanne Jones, District 4, Vice Chair Marci Branaugh, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Cindy Gustafson, District 5
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Public Comment Received
FLAG SALUTE: Led by County Counsel Karin Schwab
CONSENT AGENDA: 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.
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.
BOARD MEMBER AND COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORTS:
TIMED ITEMS to be discussed at the time shown or shortly thereafter
9:30 a.m.
1. AUDITOR
A. Audit Committee Annual Report
1. Receive the Annual Report of the Placer County Audit Committee.
9:50 a.m.
2. PUBLIC WORKS
A. County Service Area 28, Zone of Benefit 55 – Livoti | Sewer Connection Fee Adjustment
2. Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 13.12.350 (H) of the Placer County Code to increase the sewer connection fee.
3. Determine that the proposed actions are not projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and, alternatively, are exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.
3. COUNTY EXECUTIVE
A. Amendment to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement
1. Adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement (CAL FIRE Contract) for fire protection services for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, to increase the dollar amount by $2,754,220 for a total amount of $41,647,764, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.
2. Authorize the County Executive Officer to sign subsequent amendments not to exceed $200,000 with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence.
3. Approve FY 2023-24 Budget Amendments #AM-00854 for CC10011 - Dry Creek Fire, CC10015 - North Auburn/Ophir Fire, and CC10013 - Sunset West Fire; and #AM-00855 for CC10008 - County Fire in the total amount of $2,754,220 and cancel Fire Control Fund reserves in the amount of $1,297,000, Dry Creek Fire reserves in the amount of $246,477, and General Fund reserves in the amount of $365,000.
10:45 a.m.
4. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
A. Solicitation of Interest Results | Potential Re-Use Proposal for the DeWitt Theater
1. Receive a report on the Solicitation of Interest results and evaluation of a proposal for the potential re-use of the DeWitt Theater (Building 315) from the DeWitt Community Complex, a non-profit entity, and provide direction regarding the submission.
2. Consider a request by the DeWitt Community Complex that the County provide a written statement of approval of a proposed DeWitt Theater Business Plan as submitted on December 31, 2021.
3. Consider a request by the DeWitt Community Complex that the County provide a written statement of support for a proposed theater renovation project and allow the DeWitt Community Complex up to 12 months to conduct a feasibility study.
4. Determine the requested actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306.
PowerPoint Presentation- Provided by DeWitt Community Complex
DEPARTMENT ITEMS to be considered for action as time allows
5. AGRICULTURE, PARKS, & NATURAL RESOURCES
A. French Meadows Thinning & Piling Project | Agreement with Summitt Forests, Inc.
1. Reject two bids submitted for competitive Bid No. 20410 for Mechanical Thinning services and approve the award of competitive Bid No. 20410 for Manual Thinning services to Summitt Forests, Inc. to perform the designated work as part of the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project.
2. Authorize the Director of Agriculture, Parks, & Natural Resources, or designee, to execute the agreement with Summitt Forests, Inc. in the amount of $1,360,289.98 for the period of August 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024, and to execute amendments up to $136,028.99 consistent with the Placer County Procurement Policy, subject to County Counsel and Risk Management concurrence.
3. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15308.
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY
A. Community Development Resource Agency Counter Service Hours – All Supervisorial Districts
1. Approve updated Community Development Resource Center counter service office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of each week and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with the front counter closed on Fridays, except for holidays or other emergencies as applicable pursuant to Section 2.12.010 of the Placer County Code.
2. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and, alternatively, is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.
B. Subordination Agreement for HTP Sabre, LLC | Sabre City Park Estates – Supervisorial District 1
1. Approve the Subordination Agreement with Rural Community Assistance Corporation related to a $5,000,000 loan the County of Placer has with HTP Sabre, LLC for the Sabre City Park Estates project and authorize the Community Development Resource Agency Director or designee to execute the agreement subject to County Counsel and Risk Management concurrence.
2. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15273 and, alternatively not a project pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
C. Housing Element Sites Rezone Environmental Impact Report | Contract with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. – All Supervisorial Districts
1. Approve a contract with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report in the amount of $501,361 and authorize the County Executive Officer, or designee, to sign the contract and approve contract amendments up to 10 percent of the contract total.
2. Approve a FY 2023/24 Budget Amendment #AM-00856 for CC06003 – CDRA Planning Services in the amount of $501,361 and cancel General Fund general reserves in the amount of $501,361.
7. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
A. Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Services | Amendment with North Valley Behavioral Health
1. Approve an amendment with North Valley Behavioral Health (NVBH) for behavioral health urgent care center services, to increase the total dollar amount by $341,032 for a new total amount not to exceed $1,626,592 and to extend the term of the agreement an additional three months for a revised term of September 1, 2022, through November 30, 2023, and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to execute the amendment with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence and to sign subsequent amendments up to $100,000 consistent with the subject matter and scope of work with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence.
1. Approve an agreement with Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) for Childcare Services, for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Welfare to Work programs for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $4,978,000 and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the contract with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence, and to sign subsequent amendments up to $100,000 consistent with the agreement’s subject matter and scope of work with Risk Management and County Counsel concurrence.
8. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Approve an amendment to extend the term of the agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute of Redlands, CA for geographic information systems software for three years for the period of August 26, 2023, to August 25, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $866,000.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to sign all required documents, subject to County Counsel and Risk Management concurrence, and authorize change orders in an amount not to exceed $86,600 consistent with Placer County’s Procurement Policy.
9. COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1. Rescind prior Board approvals for Budget Amendments AM-00833 and AM-00834.
2. Approve a FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment AM-00851 for CC12085 Parks Capital Project No. PJ01833, Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project, Twilight Ride Access and Parking/Trailhead Area to increase appropriations in the amount of $1,637,440 with offsetting revenue from CC10019 – General Fund Contribution – Facilities and Infrastructure Account.
3. Approve a FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment AM-00850 for CC10019 – General Fund Contribution – Facilities and Infrastructure to increase appropriations in the amount of $1,637,440 with a corresponding cancellation of General Fund capital reserves.
10. 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) County of Placer v. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al.
U.S. District Court - Eastern District Case No. 2:18-cv-01143-KJM-CKD
(b) Amy Delaney v. County of Placer; et al
Placer County Superior Court Case No. S-CV-0046077
(c) In re Brent E. Deupree
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos: ADJ9931986; ADJ9941063; ADJ11909005; ADJ12993896; ADJ14969683; ADJ16218182
(d) Placer County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, et al v. County of Placer
Placer County Superior Court Case No. S-CV-0047770
(e) Megan Yaws v. County of Placer, et al
Placer County Superior Court, Case No. S-CV-0042328
2. Anticipated Litigation:
(a) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code §54956.9: One potential case
(B) GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(a) Agency designated representatives: Jane Christenson, Kate Sampson, Karin Schwab, Daniel Chatigny, and Che Johnson
Employee organization: DSA
(b) Agency designated representatives: Jane Christenson, Kate Sampson, and Karin Schwab
Employee organization: PCDDAA
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.
11. AUDITOR
A. FY 2023-24 County Funds in Workday
1. Adopt a Resolution accepting the funds available in the Placer County Workday Financials ERP system as of July 1, 2023, for FY 2023-24 as shown in the attachment to the staff report.
1. Approve the disposal of capital assets summarized in the report attached to the staff report through December 31, 2022, as required by the County’s Policies and Procedures Guide for Capital Assets.
12. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY
A. Reject the following claim(s), as recommended by the offices of County Counsel and Risk Management:
1. CNDA 23-00121 Anderson, Kimberly (Personal Injury) $10,000,000
2. CNDA 23-00122 Anderson, Rachel (Personal Injury) $3,500,000
3. CNDA 23-00125 Mayeda, Verna (Property Damage) $1,737.36
4. CNDA 23-00126 Lyfareff, Cathy (Property Damage) Unknown
5. CNDA 23-00133 Moynihan, Rojan (Property Damage) Unknown
6. CNDA 23-00134 Shmel, Nicholas (Property Damage) $774.31
7. CNDA 23-00135 LeBlanc, Carl (Property Damage) $1,585.16
8. CNDA 23-00153 Casey, John (Personal Injury) $25,000
9. CNDA 23-00156 Boekenheide, Mark (Property Damage) $1,980
10. CNDA 23-00157 Mudd, Rochelle (Property Damage) $500
11. CNDA 23-00159 Ross, Joseph (Property Damage) $275
13. CLERK-RECORDER-ELECTIONS
A. Election Services | November 7, 2023, McKinney Water District Uniform District Election Law Election
1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the November 7, 2023, Uniform District Election Law election of the McKinney Water District and authorize the County Clerk to render election services
14. CLERK OF THE BOARD
A. Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of July 11, 2023
15. COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
A. Greater Lincoln Fire Safe Council
1. Approve the reappointments of Michael Booth to seat #3, Anton Stinauer of seat #4, and Julie Domenick to seat #5 of the Greater Lincoln File Safe Council.
1. Approve the appointment of Jim Carlson to the unexpired term of seat #3 representing District 3 of the Historical Advisory Board.
C. Placer County Youth Commission
1. Approve the 2023-24 term appointments of the Placer County Youth Commission as reflected in Attachment A of the staff report.
1. Approve the appointment of Bernard “Ben” Drennan to seat #2 representing District 2 of the Fish and Game Commission.
16. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY
1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex APN 017-303-013-000 into CFD 2012-1 (Sunset Industrial Area Services) and scheduling a public hearing on the annexation of APN 017-303-013-000 for September 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
2. Determine the proposed action is consistent with the Sunset Area Plan/Placer Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and, alternatively, is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15378.
1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex APNs 495-010-012-000 and 495-010-013-000 into CFD 2012-1 (Sunset Industrial Area Services) and scheduling a public hearing on the annexation of APNs 495-010-012-000 and 495-010-013-000 for September 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
2. Determine the proposed action is consistent with the Sunset Area Plan/Placer Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and, alternatively, is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15378.
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Bickford Ranch Specific Plan, Phase 1, LDR-19a Small Lot Subdivision Final Map ESD21-00406 and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and authorize the recordation of the Final Map and the Agreement.
2. Determine the proposed actions are consistent with the 2015 Addendum with Errata to the Bickford Ranch Final Environmental Impact Report, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2015.
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Placer Vineyards Property 1A, Phase 3 Village 3 Small Lot Subdivision Final Map, the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and the offsite infrastructure Improvement Agreement, and authorize the recordation of the Final Map and the Agreements.
2. Determine the proposed actions are consistent with the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Placer Vineyards Specific Plan project, certified by the Board of Supervisors on July 16, 2007.
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Placer Ranch Specific Plan, Phase 1, Large Lot Subdivision Final Map and Subdivision Monument Agreement, and authorize the recordation of the Final Map and the Agreement.
2. Determine the proposed actions are consistent with the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Sunset Area Plan and Placer Ranch Specific Plan project, certified by the Board of Supervisors on December 10, 2019.
17. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
A. Placer County Government Center | Site Access Agreement Amendment with Stand Up Placer
1. Authorize the Director of Facilities Management, or designee, to execute an amendment to extend the term of an existing Site Access Agreement with Stand Up Placer one year with four one-year options.
2. Determine the requested action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
1. Authorize the Director of Facilities Management, or designee, to award and execute a design contract with Wallis Design Studio Architects, Inc. not-to-exceed $150,095, upon concurrence of County Counsel and Risk Management, including authority to approve any necessary change orders, not to exceed $13,645 consistent with County Purchasing Manual and Section 20142 of the Public Contract Code.
2. Determine the requested action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
18. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
A. Reaffirm a Local Health Emergency Declaration Due to the Mosquito Fire
1. Adopt a Resolution to reaffirm a Local Health Emergency Declaration by the Placer County Interim Health Officer due to the immediate public health threat caused by hazardous waste and debris from the Mosquito Fire.
19. PROBATION
1. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign the negotiated agreement with Sacramento County Office of Education and Nevada County Probation for Nevada County Probation’s participation in PREP counseling and educational services for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. There is no cost incurred for Placer County in executing this agreement.
20. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Haines Road at Wise Canal Bridge Replacement Project | Easement Acquisition
1. Adopt a Resolution approving a Right-of-Way Contract for the acquisition of a Highway Easement and approving a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement on property owned by Mark Joseph Beranek and Brenda Leyretana Beranek for the Haines Road at Wise Canal Bridge Replacement Project totaling $79,965 and accepting the Highway Easement Deed.
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the Right-of-Way Contract, the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement, and accept the Highway Easement Deed, subject to County Counsel and Risk Management concurrence.
3. Determine the proposed action is consistent with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Haines Road at Wise Canal Bridge Replacement Project, approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 6, 2016.
1. Reject the single bid from Bid No. 20364 for the Sierra Drive and Mooney Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
2. Approve the award of Construction Contract No. 001330 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Hardiman Construction, Inc., of Larkspur, California for the Sierra Drive and Mooney Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $164,025, and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the contract and change orders up to $16,402.50 consistent with Public Contract Code Section 20142 and the County Procurement Policy Manual, subject to County Counsel and Risk Management concurrence.
3. Determine the proposed actions are exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(b) and (d).
C. Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit | Transit Bus Purchase Order Amendment
1. Authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee to execute an amendment to negotiated Purchase Order No.103081 with A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. of Sacramento, California for the purchase of two new 23-foot cutaway transit buses to increase the purchase amount by $95,114.45 for a total cost of $294,936.45.
2. Determine the proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15275(a).
21. 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. Boys & Girls Club of Placer County, Chillin’ & Grillin’ Event
1. Approve appropriation of $2,500 in Revenue Sharing monies to Boys & Girls Club of Placer County, Chillin’ & Grillin’ Event as requested by Supervisor Gore ($500), Supervisor Landon ($500), Supervisor Holmes ($500), Supervisor Jones ($500), and Supervisor Gustafson ($500).
B. Hip Hop Congress Inc, Growing Peace Camp
1. Approve appropriation of $750 in Revenue Sharing monies to Hip Hop Congress Inc., Growing Peace Camp as requested by Supervisor Holmes ($500), and Supervisor Gustafson ($250).
C. R.W. Townsend American Legion Post #84, Veterans Day Parade
1. Approve appropriation of $1,250 in Revenue Sharing monies to R.W. Townsend American Legion Post #84, Veterans Day Parade as requested by Supervisor Holmes ($500), Supervisor Jones ($500), and Supervisor Gustafson ($250).
D. Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, SPLASH Event
1. Approve appropriation of $1,250 in Revenue Sharing monies to Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, SPLASH Event as requested by Supervisor Gore ($500), Supervisor Landon ($500), and Supervisor Jones ($250).
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
22. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
A. Treasurer’s Statement for the Month of June 2023
ADJOURNMENT – To next regular meeting, on August 29, 2023.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE:
August 29, 2023
September 12, 2023
September 26, 2023
October 16, 2023 (Tahoe)
October 17, 2023 (Tahoe)
October 31, 2023
November 14, 2023
November 28, 2023
December 05, 2023
December 12, 2023
Levine Act – Campaign Contributions (Government Code Section 84308)
As of January 1, 2023, the Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) applies to Board of Supervisors proceedings involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, no Board Member shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $250 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the County or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Board Member who has received a contribution of more than $250 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308(d), any party to a covered proceeding before the Board is required, and any participant to such a proceeding is strongly urged, to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made within the preceding 12 months by them or their agent to any Board Member. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, if any; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made. The disclosure shall occur in the manner required under Government Code Section 84308 and any applicable state or local regulations, opinions, or policies. No party or their agent, and no participant or their agent, shall make a contribution of more than $250 to any Board Member during the proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
Any document submitted for consideration shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled meeting. 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. All written or emailed public comments received prior to 5 p.m. the day prior to the meeting will be provided to the Board members electronically or in written format. Emails received through the Clerk’s email address above during the meeting will still become part of the record for the Board meeting and retained by the Clerk. Citizens may submit their comments in written form at the following link: https://www.placer.ca.gov/FormCenter/Clerk-of-the-Board-29/Public-Comment-Submission-157. The public may always email comments to the Clerk of the Board [email protected] or mail the same through the U.S. Postal Service to the County, Attn: Clerk of the Board, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603.
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