HomeMy WebLinkAboutM011381January 13, 1981
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
81- The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
y ' Present: Supervisors Dolan, Lemke, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley.
C1if Nickelson, administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel; and
Clark A. Nelson, county clerk-recorder, by Nancy Wilson, deputy clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
invocation by Supervisor T.emke
45 CONTINUE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANU RY b 1981
Continued to January 20, 1981 approval of the minutes of January 6,
1981.
46 PPROVE CETA ITEMS
On motion of Supervisor Lemke,. seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
', unanimously carried, the following CETA items were approved:
i. Approved the CETA Title IV Program, to provide assistance to the
local high schools in teaching English as a second language toiSETA eligible
students, modification to CETA budget in the amount of $14,000 to contract
ith Gridley Union High School District to administer English as a Second
anguage Program on a pilot basis and authorized the Personnel .Director to
sign the modification and negotiate the agreement.
2. .Approved the CETA Affirmative Action Plan for 1981.
3o Approved thee-purchase of $3,060 ~`~:~t'tools~ and furniture for
arious CETA activities.
4o Approved Community Action Agency and Family Services Association
equest for increases in their CETA Title VI Projects agreement to cover
transpoxion of participants in their budget.
47 DOPT ORDINANCE 2178 - SALARY .ORDINANCE AMENDMENT IN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
animously carried, waived second reading of salary ordinance amendment
o add three additional Deputy Sheriff p"ositions in the Sheriff's Department,
ringing. total of twelve authorized of the twenty-seven-proposed; Ordinance
178 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
48 RIVE FIRST READING OF SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - SUPERIOR COURT FOR FANLCLY
ONCTLIATION SERVICES
Clif~Miekelson, administrative offieex, set out the changes of
ersonnel. There will be a person from Welfare going to the program, but
here will be no reduction on the Welfare side. There are two positions
et out. It is not going to be enough staff, they will have to ask for
dditional. Possibly extra help, HQ did.not feel the fees will cover the
osts. Tn time they will be taking from the General Fund:
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
nanimously carried, ~~~'°E;;mc the first reading of salary ordinance amendment
o add two positions to Superior Court for the Family Conciliation Services
ctivity and one additional typist clerk in the Orovil~le Justice Court; and
eletes the Safe Deposit Box ';examiner elassifieationQ~,,as waived.
', 49 ~PP1.i,OV$ UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE. ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler., seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
animously carried, the Unemployment insurance administration contract with
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Reed, Roberts Company covering the period through December 31, 1983 was approved
and the Personnel Director authorized to sign.
APPROVE ACQUISl'i'IVN UL'' A7~LLI.1'AKY ,UICYLUA nuutrrir.ivl - ~iR~• vaartu~a.r~....~
There was a motion by Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor
Wheeler and unanimously carried, the acquisition of two military surplus
trucks, 1969 Seep, 1~ ton, four wheel drive truck and 1962 Chevrolet one
ton truck with utility body for assignment to Pioneer Volunteer Fire
Company and k'orest Ranch Volunteer-Fire Company, respectively was approved
at no cost to the county.
.Supervisor Wheeler stated she would like to thank Mr. Teie for
his help in acquiring the vehicles and other things he has done.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated Mr. Teie has
exhibited a lot of innovative thought in what he is trying to accomplish.
Vote on motion:
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AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Lemke, Saraceni; Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
,ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-8, FORMATION OF COUNTY' SERVICE AREAS 80 AND 81 - SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING DATE
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
lunanimously carried, Resolution 81-8 setting a public hearing date of
February 17, 1981 at 10:00 a.m. for the formation of County.Sexvice Area ~k80
(Lindo West Subdivision Storm Drainage Maintenance District) and County
.Service Area #81 (Oak Way Estates Streetlighting District) was adopted and
~~the Chairman authorized to sign.
A_PPROVE/DENX_PEN.ALTY'~ABATEMENTa:i2$QTJESTS A= ~CIiANGE4~DF~OWi3ERSHIPI~REPORT
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
'and unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
1. Approved request, Lowen Development, Inc.,, AP 044-02-0-094-0
2. Approved request, John G. Sears, AP 048-29-0-100-0
3. Approved request,.Steve & Margaret.Rivas, AP 046-02-1-020-0
4. ~9•pproved request, Grover W. Harris, AP 065-04-0-026-0
5. Approved request, Gary and.Susan Hart,.AP 042-01-0-070-0
6. .Approved request, William A. & Luetta L. Norris, AP 013-21-1-004-0
7. Denied request, Gary and Susan Hart, AP 042-01-0-071-0
8. Denied request, Mary and Gary Hart,.AP 042-02-0-044-0, 042-01-0-
064-0 and 042-01-0-065-0.
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-62 - Housing and Community Development. .Establishes a $12,500
appropriation within special department expense with funding coming from HCD
program income to pay the assessment bonds for the South Oroville-Ditch Project.
B-84 - Com_muni.ty Action Program. Establishes a budgetary approp-
riation for the Community Action Agency 1981 Senior Nutrition Program as
approved by the Area Agency on Aging on January 5, 1981 in-the amount of
$190,121. The. program is funded as follows: federal aid (USDA),. $28,254;
state aid (State Department of Aging), $116,081; other aid (participant
donations), $32,888; and in-kind contributions, $12.898.
54 APPROVE MERIT INCREASE - COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ERECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On motion of Supexvisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor-Dolan and
unanimously carried, the merit =ease for the Community Action Agency
Executive Director was approved-and to be effective October 16, 1980.
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APPROVE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor.Aolan and
unanimously carried, an agreement transferring State Contract #04701080 (as
amended by State Contract ~k04701081) from the state to the University
Foundation regarding the Senior Nutrition Program was approved and the
Chairman authorized to sign; reaffirming earlier action concerning the
"Successor in interest" and "assignment with delegation of duties" from
State Department of Aging to University Foundation.
APPROVE CONTINUATION OF WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM UNINTERRUPTED AND INSTRUCTING
AUDITOR TO UTILIZE COUNTY FUNDS UNTIL CONTRACTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS ARE FULLY
PROCESSED - COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Jim McNaughton, executive director, Community Action Agency felt
there would be no problems with reimbursement because of the new administration.
The agreements have been previously approved. Within six months there could
be changes. This is amendment six to the contract.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the Auditor to continue the Weatherization Program
uninterruped utilizing county funds until the contracts and reimbursements
are fully processed at which time the county will be reimbursed was authorized;
the amendment has been extended through January 31 and 3une 30, 1951.
APPROVE CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT WITH FJORDS SMORG-ETTE - MENTAL HEALTH
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, a contract assignment with new owners of Fjords Smorg~
ette in Chico with same terms, conditians and cost to remain unchanged to
provide residential care facility for Mental Health in Chico was approved
and the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-9 (PLANNING DEPARTMENT) AND 81-10 (SUBDIVTSTON AND LAND
DIVISIONS) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
On~motion of Su ~_,,.,,.,.,,,_,._..,...__,,.,_.,
pervisor Lemke, seconded by. Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried,. Resolution 81-9 covering Environmental Health fee schedule
in conjunction with Planning Department services; and Resolution 81-10 cover-
ing Environmental Health fee schedule inQ,conjunction with subdivision and land
divisions were adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign both resolutions.
APPROVE TERMINATION OF SAFE DEPOSIT BOX LISTING CONTRACTS - TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seennded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, termination of safe deposit box listing contracts with
Stan Pittman, Clinton L, Harris and P. D. Hradecky pursuant to Assembly Bill
2092 eliminating the County Treasurer`s involvement in inheritance tax process
was approved with notification to contractors.
60 !APPROVE INTENTTON TO CONTRACT WITH BAY AREA PLACEMENT COMMITTEE FOR RATE
Bob Crisan, welfare director, set out the background on rate setting
for boarding homes and institutions and elimination of Utilization Committee
according to mandates and to assure 95% state funding. The county is to
establish-rates for a1i institutions within the county. There are institutions
they use which do not charge rates. The Bay.Area Placement Committee would
come in and set rates. He will assign one worker who is knowledgeable to
assist them one day a month.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the Bay Area Placement Committee be employed to contract
with the Welfare Director on rate setting for boarding homes and institutions
and elimination of Utilization Committee; and the Welfare Director authorized
to sign said contract,
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81- 61 APPROVE PUBLIC WORKS ITEMST ------------------J __---
b' On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the following Public Works items were approved:
to Approved right-of-way contracts in the Sacramento Avenue Assess-
ment District I, storm drain easement acquisitions for the following:
a. Shastan Company, Inc., AP 43-29-14, $4,050
b. Westwood Trees, AP 43-29-93, $100
c. .Palermo Association, AP 43-29-94 $3,300
and authorized to Chairman to sign; authorized to Auditor to make payment
from Sacramento Avenue Assessment District 1 funds upon demand from county's
escrow agent,
2. Approved transit claims for SB 620 funds for 1980-81 for the
Butte County Transit System, $110,908 and the interchange of taxi tickets
program, $10,000 for submittal to the Butte County Association of Governments.
3. Approved final Berry Creek Ranch Estates Subdivision map;
accepted easements granted for light and air, easements for public utility
purposes (including water, sewer, drainage, electric, gas and communication
facilities); an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $44,400 has
been deposited in lieu of one year maintenance bond (maintenance period to
end December 18, 1981) for the 36 lot subdivision,.AP 62-21-122 and AP 71-02-25,
property located at the intersection of Bald Rock Road and Graystone Drive,
Berry Creek area; and the Chairman authorized to sign subdivision agreement.
4< Approved final Environmental Development, Inc. subdivision map
subject to-Public Works approving the final map; accept grant in fee for
Centerville Road; accept easements granted for light and air; accept ease-
ments for public utility purposes (including water, sewer, drainage, electric,
gas and communications facilities); Doe Mi11 Road and Center Gap Road were
offered for dedication and road purposes and not accepted at this time; a
cash bond in the amount of $2,500 has been submitted in lieu of maintenance
bond for a one year maintenance of Doe Mi11 Road and teas been deposited with
the Butte County Treasurer for the 10 lot subdivision, AP 46-61-15 and AP 51-
01-19, property located on both sides of Humbug Road, north of Honeyrun Road,
Nimshew area; and the Chairman authorized to sign subdivision agreement.
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
62 PUBLIC WORKS TO FORWARD LETTER TO CALTRANS RE: FREEWAY AGREEMENT REVISION
TO "CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY" -_ROUTE 70 (WICKS CORNER TO JARBO GAP)
Discussion was held regarding khe freeway agreement revision to
"controlled access highway" - Route 70 (Wicks Corner to Jarbo Gap) at this
time. Caltrans requests the Board of Supervisors position on changing the
status of the freeway agreement and is supported by Public Works.
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated he suggested the
Board concur with Caltrans.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, Public Works Director to send letter to Caltrans
agreeing with the proposal of freeway agreement revision to "controlled
access highway" - Route 70 (Wicks Corner to Jarbo Gap)~.,rawas approved.
63 AWARD BIA FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT EAST-PARK AVENUE AND FAIR STREET, PROJECT
52231-79-I
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the low bid-„fpr traffic signals at East Park Avenue and
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Fair Street, Project 52231-79-1 was awarded to J.-K. Hayes, Placerville in
the amount of $63,336.
ADDITIONAL ITEM BY BOARD M~ER
Chairman Moseley stated there had been a complaint from Mr. Hampton
regarding flooding.
Supervisor Lemke stated Hal McDanald, public works, had been work-
ing on the problem. He felt Mr. McDonald, Mr. Castleberry and County Counsel
Dan Blackstock should survey the damage and determine if the Board can take
any action.
Mr. Castleberry sfated the area in question did flood in the 1940's.
It is not a new problem.
Supervisor Dolan stated Mr. Blackstock had written a lengthy
response on this matter. Possibly he could send them another copy to
refresh their memory.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 81-11, 81-12 AND 81-13 SETTING .PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR
ABANDONMENTS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENTS
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, the following public hearing dates were set:
1. Resolution 8i-11 setting a public hearing date of February 17,
1981 at 10:15 a.m. for consideration of Frederick A..Riecker abandonment of
public utilities easement on Lots 44, 45 and 46, Paradise Pines Unit No. 15
was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
2. Resolution 81-12 setting a public hearing date of February. l7,
1981 at 10:15 a.m. for consideration of J. Simmons abandonment of public
utilities easement, Paradise Country Club Unit No. 4, Lot 88 was adopted
and the Chairman authorized to sign.
3. Resolution 81-13 setting a public hearing date of February 17,
1981 at 10:15 a.m, for consideration of B. K. McMillion abandonment of public
utilities easement, Paradise Pines Unit 4, Lot 169 was adopted and the
Chairman authorized to sign.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
A public hearing date was set for February 17, 1981 at 10:30 a.m.
for consideration of Environmental Development, Inc. proposed negative
declaration regarding environmental impact and rezone from "A-2" (general)
to "FR-40" (foothill recreational - 40 acre parcels), property located
approximately seven miles south of Schott Road, on Doe Mill Road, identified
as a portion of AP 46-71-15, four miles west of Paradise.
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 20, 1981 - CLOSED HEARING, BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMM-
ISSION REZONE (CHICO AI1tP0RT ENVIRONS)
The closed hearing of the Butte County Planning Commission rezone
(item on which an environmental impact report was previously certified) from
"A-2" (general), "M-1" (light industrial) and "A-40" (agricultural - 40
acre parcels), to "A-160" (agricultural - 160 acre parcels), "A-40" (agri-~ _-
cultural - 40 acre parcels), "SR-3" (suburban residential - 3 acre parcels),
"SR-1" (suburban residential - 1 acre parcels), "SR-5" (suburban residential -
5 acre parcels), "S-R" (suburban residential), "A-SR" (agricultural suburban
residential), "RT-1-A" (minimum density residential trailer), "RT-1" (minimum
density residential mobile home), i',R-1" (single family residential), "P-Q"
(public - quasi public), "C-2" (general commercial), "L-I" (limited fndustrial),
"M-1" (light industrial) and "M-2" (heavy industrial), for most of the unincorp-
orated portions of the area bounded generally by Rock Creek on the north,
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Highway 99 on the west, Sycamore Creek on the south and Land Conservation Act
agreements on the east, identified as AP Books 44, 47 and 48 was held at this
time.
Supervisor-Lemke stated he had a conflict of interest and excused
himself from the hearing.
Charlie Woods, planning department, requested a continuance of
one week. There were-some items he would like to clear with the Planning
Commission at Wednesdays meeting.
The closed hearing was continued to January 20, 1981.
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COUNTY COUNSEL TO BRING BACK AMENDED ORDINANCE RE; ENVIORNMENTAL'HEALTH
ISSURANCE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF HEALTH LAWS
Waiving the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1
(autharization of Environmental Health Department to issue citations-for
violations of health laws) and Chapter 21 (mobile homes subject to real
property taxation will also be subject to real property transfer tax) of
the Butte County Code was considered at this time. ,
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, set out the function of the
proposed ordinance. It involves allowing the Health Officer to have arrest
power but not placing someone into jail. This would be more effective than
the old method. It is a trial basis. It gives them the authority to issue
a citation. If an individual does not wish to sign a citation a deputy will
be called.
.Supervisor Saraceni stated he was not comfortable with the ordinance
reading arrest. He felt arrest was giving a lot of authority to one individual.
There was a motion by Supexwrisor Saraceni for County Counsel to
review and make amendment to the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Blackstock, stated he would bring back an amended ordinance
on 3anuary 20, 1981 for the Board's consideratian.
CONTINUE TO JANUARY 20, 1981 APPOINTMENTS TO THE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMM-
ISSION IN DISTRICT 4 AND 5
Continued to January 20, 1981 appointments to the Agricultural
Advisory Commision in District 4 and 5.
APPOINTMENT TO CSAC E%CESS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
On motion of Supervisor-Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the appointment of Supervisor Saraceni to the. CSAC
8xcess Insurance Authority as Butte County's director was approved.
CONTINUE TO JANUARY 20 1981 APPOINTMENT TO THE AIR POLLUTION HEARING BOARD
Continued to January 20, 1981 the appointments to the Air Pollution
Hearing Board,
APPOINTMENT TO THE BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the appointment of Larry Tidewell to the Butte
County Mosquito Abatement District from Supervisorial District ~~1 was approved.
APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR DRUG ABUSE
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by-Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, the appointment of Rita Burns to the Citizens Advisory
Committee for Drug Abuse was approved.
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4PPROVE VARIOUS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - ABOLISH .ADMINISTRATION BUILDING POLICY
y1ANUAL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS TO BUILDING COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS TO
PERSONNEL APPEALS COMMISSION
Chairman Moseley. stated Board members had received a memo from
Supervisor Dolan regarding her committee assignments. .She was happy with
her appointments and noted several changes.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the Administration Building Policy Manual Committee be
abolished as deemed no longer necessary.
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, a Building Committee on Libraries be formed with represent-
atives being Chairman Moseley, Gridley Library and Supervisors Dolan and
Wheeler, Chico Library.
follows:
The committee assignments for the Board of Supervisors are as
1, Butte County Health Planning Council, Chaipman Moseley.
2, Local Agency Formation Commission, Chairman Moseley, regular
member; Supervisor Dolan, regular member; and Supervisor-Lemke, alternate
member.
3, Northern California Emergency Service Technical Advisory
Committee, Supervisor Wheeler, Organization and Management.
4. Civil Disaster Council, Chairman Moseley and Supervisor Wheeler.
5. County Employment and Training Advisory Counci'1,-Supervisor
Lemke.
6. County Employment Training Advisory Youth Council,. Supervisor
Lemke.
7. Data Processing Executive Committee,,Supervisor Wheelero
8. Fish and Game Commission, Supervisor Saraceni.
9. Historical Advisory Committee, Chairman Moseley.
10. Inter-city Transit Committee, Supervisor Dolan.
11. Law Library Trustees, Supervisor Saraceni.
12. Mental Health Advisory Board, Supervisor Dolan.
13. Butte County Council for Senior Citizens, Chairman Moseley.
14. Solid Waste Review Committee ,, Supervisor Wheeler and Dolan.
15. CSAC, Supervisor Lemke, Director; Chairman Moseley, alternate.
16. NCCSA, Supervisor Lemke, Birector; Chairman Moseley, alternate.
ll. Air Pollution Coordinating Council, Chairman Moseley.
18. Intra-County Goordination Committee for the Intra-Governmental
Board on EDP, Supervisor Dolan.
19. National Guard Commission, Supervisor Saraceni.
20. Grand Jury Audit Committee, Supervisor Dolan and Chairman Moseley.
21. NCCSA Committees:
Water and Agriculture, Supervisor Wheeler.
Health and Welfare, Chairman Moseley.
Public Works and Transportation,,Supervisor Lemke.
Public Lands and Planning, Supervisor Dolan.
Government Operations,. Supervisor Saraceni..
22. Superior California Water Committee, Supervisor Dolan.
23. Chico Airport Committee, Supervisor Wheeler and Supervisor Dolan.
24. Central Valley Flood Control Association, Supervisor Dolan.
25. Chico Sewer Facilities, Supervisor Dolan and Supervisor Wheeler.
26. .Northern California Emergency Medical Care Councii,.Supervisor
.Saraceni and Chairman Moseley.
27. Timber Yield Committee, Supervisor Saraceni and Supervisor Dolan.
28. CSAC Committeese
Revenue and Taxation, Supervisor Saraceni.
Transportation of Public Works, Supervisor Lemke>
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Energy,. Supervisor Dolan.
Resources,,Supervisor Wheeler.
Health and Welfare, Chairman Moseley,
29. Sacramento Valley Air Basin Coordinating Council, Chairman
Moseley, regular member; Supervisor Dolan, alternate.
30> Employment of the Handicapped Committee, Chairman Moseley.
3I. Land Development Process Reorganization, Supervisor Saraceni
and Supervisor Wheeler.
32. Solar Energy Committee ,, Supervisor Dolan.
33. Energy Conservation Committee, Supervisor Dolan and Supervisor
Wheeler.
34. Land Use Committee for the Chico Urban Area,. Supervisor Dolan
and Supervisor Wheeler.
35. Chico Urban Area Transit System. Advisory Committee, Supervisor
Dolan and Supervisor Wheeler.
3b. Biggs Swimming Pool District, CSA ~k31, Chairman Moseley.
37. Gridley Swimming .Pool District, CSA ~k34, Chairman Moseley.
38. Biggs Memorial Hall Committee, District 4, Chairman Moseley.
39. Gridley Memorial Hall Committee, District 4, Chairman Moseley,
40. Chico Memorial Hall Committee, District 2,, Supervisor Dolan and
District 3,,Supervisor Wheeler.
41. .Durham Memorial Hall Committee, District 4, Chairman Moseley.
42, Oroville Memorial Hall Committee, District 1, Supervisor
Saraceni.
43. Paradise Memorial Hall Committee, District 5, Supervisor Lemke.
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, appointments to the Personnel Appeals Commission were
as follows: Neil McCabe, Management representative and Frank Neff, Labor
representative, were approved.
Supervisor Lemke stated he would like to see more active partici-
pation in NCCSA and CSAC by all Board members.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: GERALb SIZELOVE PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 19-10
AND/OR 19-12 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE FOR PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME ON
AP 25-22-067, ROUTE 2, BO% 2470 (WATT LANE), OROVILLE, ZONING: "A-5" AND
DAVID A. WILSON PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 19-10 AND/OR 19-12 OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY CODE FOR PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME ON AP 65-07-26, 6341
RAMBLING WAY, MAGALIA AREA,__ZONING: "TM-5"
The public hearings on the following items were held as advertised:
1. Gerald Sizelove petition for variance to Sections 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on AP 25-22-067,
Route 2, Box 2470 (Watt Lane), Oroville, zoning: "A-5".
2. David A. Wilson-petition for vaxiance to Sections 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on AP 65-07-26,
6341 Rambling Way, Magalia area, zoning: "TM-5".
Lynn Vanhart, environmental health director, stated both applications
were in order. Both cases were involving parents and children.
Hearing open to the pub7.ic. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the petition for variance to Sections 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home for: Gerald
Sizelove, AP 25-22-067, Route 2, Box 2470 (Watt Lane), Oroville, zoning: "A-5"
and David A. Wilson, AP 65-07 26,;.,;6341 Ramblin Way, Magalia area, zoning:
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PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-14~- WALTER WHITE ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES EASEMENT ON LOT 2,_PARADISE PINES UNIT N0. 8
The public hearing on,Walter White abandonment of public utilities
easement on Lot 2, Paradise-Pines Unit No. 8 was held as advertised.
Hearing open to the public. ,Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
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On motion of Supervisor-Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
unanimously carried, Resolution 81-14 abandonment of public utilities ease-
ment on Lot 2, Paradise Pines Unit No. 8 for Walter White was adopted and
the Chairman authorized to sign.
RECESS: 10:03 a.m.
RECONVENE: 10:17 a.m.
CONTINUED HEARING: MRS. THOMAS STACEY PROPOSER NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPEAL OF PARCEL SIZE TO MEET HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND APPEAL OF
ADVISORY AGENCY CONDITION N0. 9 ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP,. AP 35-44-04, TWO
PARCELS, PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ORO-GARDEN RANCH ROAD, WEST
OF INGLEWOOD DRIVE,.OROVILLE
The hearing _ ~- on Mrs. Thomas Staley proposed negative
declaration and appeal of parcel size to meet Health Department requirements
and appeal of the Advisory Agency condition No. 9 on tentative parcel map,
AP 35-44-04, two parcels, property located on the south side of Oro-Garden
Ranch Road, west of Inglewood Drive, Oroville was held as continued,
Lynn Vanhart, environmental health director, set out the back-
ground on the appeal of parcel size. The subject parcel map was approved
on October 6, 1980 creating a 2.5 acre parcel and 15.5 acre parcel. Originally
they wanted the size to be no larger than one acre. Soil conditions in the
area usually require five acre minimum lot size. He feels the 2.5 acres
tuinimum sizei:is-best. ., .
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated there is also an
appeal of afire hydrant requirement.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Mike Evans,. Ron Graves Engineering, represented the applicant.
The applicant has lived on the one acre parcel fora great number of years.
They feel the 2.5 acre size would be too large for the applicant to maintain.
Mrs. Staley is willing to pay $1.25 per frontage foot in leiu of a hydrant.
They want to seperate the home so they can remain there. Mr. Evans posted
a parcel map on the board. Mr.,,Evans presented the Board with pictures of
the subject property.
2. Mrs.. Staley, applicant, stated her husband is in poor health.
She is unable to maintain the 2.5 acres. She would like to keep the area
which is fenced around her home. If she kept 60 foot for a drive to the
back she could not sell it because of minimum size. They have lived there
for 23 years with no problems< If she is forsed to keep the 2.5 acres she
will have to place her husband in a rest home. There are other parcels in
the area getting by with less than 2.5 acres for sewage. .She has a limited
income. Because of inflation she is forsed to sell a portian of her land.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Supervisor Saraceni stated he had visited the site and walked over
the area. He felt sometimes you must look at conditions that are involved.
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There are smaller pieces in the area that are existing. He felt it is difficult
for our senior citizens because of the high costs of today. The applicant has
not attempted to divide the property before.
Mr. Vanhart stated with the 2.5 acres there would be room for
replacement if there were problems. It was possible with the present family
there would be no problems. He is trying to work within the ordinance the
Board approved regarding minimum lot sizes depending on soil conditions.
'T'his parcel does not meet the requirements.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, finding that the proposed project could not have a
significant effect on the environment a negative declaration was recommended.
Mr. Evans stated presently there is .93 acres. If the property
line is moved just outside the fense it would make it 1.01 acres.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the appeal of parcel size be upheld; the appeal of condition 9
on tentative parcel map, AP 35-44-04, two parcels, property located on the
south side of Oro-Garden Ranch Road, west of Inglewood Drive, Oroville be
upheld; with Mrs. Staley to pay for the cost of $x.25 per foot with the
property that is existing now and that the larger parcel which is not developed
those charges be taken care of at the time it is developed; and is in con-
formance with the General Plan.
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: Supervisor Lemke
Supervisor Dolan stated she recognized this was very special cir-
cumstances and developers should not feel they are changing their stand.
ADOPT ORDINANCE 2179 - CONTINUED HEARING: GEORGE AND ROSEMARY FORESTER, PRO-
POSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND DENIED REZONE FROM "TM-40" (TIMBER MOUNTAIN -
40 ACRE PARCELS) TO "TM-20" (TIMBER MOUNTAIN - 20 ACRE PARCELS), PROPERTY
LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF DOE MILL ROAD,,APPRO%IMATELY ~'~ MILES '".SOUTH OF
SCHOTT ROAD., IDENTIFIED AS AP 63-02-67. 68 AND 69, SOUTHEAST OF FOREST RANCH
The hearing on George and Rosemary Forester proposed negative
declaration and denied rezone from "TM-40" (timber mountain - 40 acre parcels)
to "TM-20" (timber mountain - 20 acre parcels), property located on both sides
of Doe Mill Road, approximately 2'~ miles south of Schott Road, identified as
AP 63-02-67, 68 and 69, southeast of Forest Ranch was held as continued.
Charlie Woods, planning department, set nut the background on the
application. There is approximately 48 parcels. They are applying for "TM-
20". The Planning Commission could not make the necessary findings for
approval or consistancy with the General Plan on the Land Use Element criteria.
Earl Nelson, environmental review director, stated they are
recommending a negative declaration. They are concerned about the limited
access that would result in breaking it down smaller.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. George Forester, Doe Mill Road. Mr. Forester presented a small
map to the Board members. He set out the areas surrounding his parcels. There
are various zones in the area. Thee property is remote. It is close to
Highway 32, He resides in the area. .Part of Point Village Drive is paved,
the balance is gravel. They maintain the road.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
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~ and unanimously carried, finding that the proposed project could not have
a significant effect on the environment a negative declaration was recommended.
Supervisor Dolan stated she could not support this project as it
is a smaller zone request in the Foxes t;Raneh,area. - She felt the
zoning should remain as '. presently exists. The findings are not within the'
criteria of the General Plan. Forest Ranch had supported the present zone.
Supervisor Wheeler stated the uses allowed in the two zones that
do exist are comparable in their language in the Land Use Element. Supervisor
Wheeler read from the Land Use Element.
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On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, appeal .of rezone:-. ~ from "TM-40" (timber mountain - 40 acre
parcels) to "TM-20" (timber mountain - 20 acre parcels), property located
on both sides of Doe Mill Road, approximately 22 miles south of Schott Road,
identified as AY 63-02-67, 68 and 69, southeast of Forest Ranch be upheld;
finding that the land uses are compatible with the General Plan-and
complies with the General Plan; Ordinance 2179 was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
AYES: Supervisors Lemke,_Saraceni,.Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
ADOPT ORDINANCE 2180 - CONTINUED HEARING: M. C. HORNING, JR..PROPOSED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPEAL OF DENIED REZONE FROM "A-2" (GENERAL) TO "SR-3"
(SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL - 3 ACRE PARCELS), PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF BENNUM ROAD, APPROATMATELY i-1/2 MILES EAST OF CLARK ROAD, TDENTIFIED AS
AP 41-12-24, 29 THROUGH 32, 41 THROUGH 52, 57, 59 THROUGH 63, 68 THROUGH 70,
90 THROUGH 92 NORTH OF ORQVTLLE
The hearing on M. C. Horning, Jr. proposed negative declaration
and appeal of denied rezone from "A-2" (general) to "SR-3" (suburban residential
- 3 acre parcels), property located on the north side of Bennum Road, approx-
imately 1-1/2 miles east of Clark Road, identified as AP 41-12-24, 29 through
32, 41 through 52, 57, 59 through 63, 68 through 70, 90 through 92, north of
Oroville was held as continued.
Charlie Woods, planning department, set out the background on the
appeal of this project. Recommendations had been sent back to the Planning
Commission several times. -Action must be taken on this project by January 19,
1981 because of the statutes of limitations.
Earl Nelson, environmental review director, stated their concerns
had been discussed previously. They recommend a negative declaration.
Hearing open to the public. .Appearing:
1. Merritt Horning, Chico. Mr. Horning stated at the December 16,
1980 meeting a recommendation for five acres was sent to the Planning Comm-
ission. They came back with a recommendation of "A-10". The; applicant
feels there is adequate soil and water for the five acre recommendation. There
is no problems with sewage. They are requesting the "A-10" recommendation of
the Planning Commission be denied.
Supervisor Lemke stated at the previous hearings the adjoining
property owners were concerned about mobile homes. That problem does not
exist as the state laws have been changed. The current mobiles would be
"grandfathered" in. Our ordinances will be changed to conform with state law.
Supervisor Wheeler requested that copies of the new law. be distributed
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Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt there was a need for a study
of zones in the foothill area. Possibly the Board should consider directing
staff to study the "A-2" (general) zone-which still exist.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, finding that the proposed project could not have a
significant effect on the environment a negative declaration was recommended.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, the appeal of M. C. Horning, Jr. to rezone from "A-2" (general) to
"SR-3" (suburban residential - 3 acre parcels), property located on the
north side of Bennum Road, approximately 1-1/2 miles east of Clark Road,
identified as AP 41 12-24, 29 through 32, 41 through 52, 57, 59 through 63,
68 through 70, 90 through 92, north of Oroville be upheld; and the rezone
be changed to "SR-5" (suburban residential - 5 acre parcels) designation
within the property designated and is in compliance with the General Plan
and a.negative declaration has been declared; Ordinance 2180 was adopted
and the Chairman authorized to sign.
AXES: Supervisors Lemke, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board recessed at 10:54 a.m. to hold an executive
session regarding litigation.
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 11:22 a.mo following an executive session
regarding litigation. See following motion.
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WELFARE DIRECTOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE STUDY REGARDING FOOD COSTS AS IT RELATES
TO GENERAL ASSISTANCE
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, the Welfare Director~,as instructed to make a current
study for food costs to assist the Board in their efforts regarding litigation
as it relates to General Assistance.
Supervisor Lemke stated they-are in the courts now with a case
involving the amount of money allowed under food costs under the General
Assistance program. They would like the study from the Welfare Director
prior to going back into court.
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ADOPT INTERIM ZONE ORDINANCE 2181__- RE: BURBANK SCHOOL SITE IN SOUTH OROVILLE
Mr. John Luellen is in the process of building 17 low income houses
in the South Oroville area on the old Burbank School site. Most of the
foundations have been poured. He was requesting a variance to allow far the
set back in order for completion of the project and the four corner lotso
The deadline for pouring the curbs is December 15th by the Farmers Home
Administration.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, set out the background on the sale
of the Burbank School site. A variance can only be granted pursuant to the
County Code, the Board has no authority to grant a variance unless it has
gone through Planning and the hearing process. Mr. Luellen has a building
permit which was inadvertently issued.
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated he will assume the
responsibility for the problem. He feels the county has a moral responsibility
to over come the bureaucracy. They are substandard lots and have been since
1910. The set back should be 50 feet from the center of the road,. His
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Supervisor Dolan suggested they interim zone it "PA-C'".
On motion of Supervisor-Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, an interim "PA-C" (planned area - cluster} zone for the
Burbank School site in south Oroville fora period of 120 days-was approved;
Ordinance 2181 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
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Mr. Don Blake, Oroville. Mr. Blake was representing t e owners
of the Valley View Subdivision and Oakvale Terrace Subdivision, Mr. Blake
presented a letter from the owner of each subdivision requesting a stay
of time for filing their final subdivision maps in accordance with Butte
County Ordinance 2154. He was requesting an 18 month extension as both
subdivisions are in litigation. They have not gone into court.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor-Saraceni
and unanimously carried, in accordance with Butte County -0 rdinance 2154
the filing of final maps on Valley View Subdivision, AP 34-27-116, and
Oakvale Terrace Subdivision,, AP 34-27-0-113, be submitted within 18 month..
period beginning at the conclusion of litigation-was approved.
APPEARANCH: JOE BANDX - DENIED REQUEST TO ATTEND CLASS
Joe Bandy, agricultural commissioner, stated he wanted to clarify
the memo to Board members from the Administrative Officer regarding his
request to attend a class to learn Spanish. The course would be for 19
consecutive days with classes from 8:00 a.me to 4:30 p.m. and 7 days from
4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The tuition ' is being paid by the State of California.
'The county would. pay for travel and the salary of the individual attending.
The primary reason for requesting to attend is Butte County is a top agriculture
county. ?.'here is an excess o£ 80% of hispanic people. These people become
involved in their investigations and follow ups. He was requesting the Board's
approval. He felt he would have the longest tenure of other staff members.
Supervisor Wheeler stated English was the largest speaking language
in our county. Governor Brown is saying take away the funds of the counties
and then they are spending taxpayers money on a conference such as this.
Supervisor Lemke stated it goes against his grain. He sees the
need. But to have the State pay for this kind of training really boggles
the mind. He is not impressed by the fact if we don't use the class and
funds somebody else will. This could be done in adult education.
Supervisar Wheeler stated it does cost the county because they
would be without an Agricultural Commissioner for 15 working days. She
could not accept the request.
C1if Nickelson, administrative officer, stated he was appalled that at
the State level they are spending this kind of funds.
Supervisor Dolan stated they should have~someone:on.sta~f who could
speak Spanish. She understands there is a need. Whether the Board likes it
or not people are going to be speaking Spanish.
Mr. Bandy stated most individuals who speak the language lack the
expertise in the technical type of material they deal with. There are critical
times when they need someone to speak Spanish. There are various phases of
farming where the farmers use the Spanish speaking people.
There was a motion by Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor
Wheeler and carried, to deny the request of Joe Sandy, agricultural commissioner,
to attend the Spanish speaking class in Madera because of political philosophy.
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AYES: Supervisor Lemke, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
Vote on motion:
Supervisor-Lemke stated if Mr. Bandy used his vacation time to
go he would be upset.
Mr. Bandy stated in the memo from Mr. Nickelson it was suggested
he attend night classes. He felt the class would be maintaining his
expertise in his position, Mr. Bandy felt the people of the county would
be better served if he could speak conversational Spanish.
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Supervisor Lemke stated there are various department heads who must
deal with people speaking various languages and they handle it. .Agriculture
is where the bulk of them are. He understands the program is going to go
forward.
ADDPT INTERIM ORDINANCE 2182 - LEONARD SITTON
Leonard Sitton spoke regarding a request for a, interim zone to
enable him to place an aunt minnie on his mothert's property,
which is located at 2840 Foothill. The subject property is zoned "AR" and
he would like the interim to be "AR-MH".
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, an interim "AR-NHS" zone be placed on the Maxine
Loomis property,,AP 036-22-0-086 Lot 86 fora period of 120 days; Ordinance
2182 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
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DISCUSSION: DATA PROCESSING CONCEPTS FOR THE PROPERTY TAX CYCLE - ASSESSOR
TO PREPARE ST[3DY
Discussion of data processing concepts for the property tax cycle
was held at this time.
Jim Johansen, auditor., presented~ari over-{riew of_the.written.report
to the_Board:,regarding.the cost.effectiveness.of~a seperate.eomputer:£oi
the property tax cycle. He was asked to make a report on the cost implication
of the property tax cycle as presented Last week by IBM. The cost of the
property tax cycle is $222,000 a year or between $17,000 and $18,000 per
month. From the presentation that was made last week it appears the cost
would be $60,000 a year with $34,000 additional for the first year. It
appeared there-would be .con derable cost savings in the amount of $160,000.
At that time he expressed some concern if that would be appropriate fieure.
The report points out some of his initial concerns. To do a ..
cost analysis would require a great deal more time. What they tried to do
was identify what information would be required in order to make a decision
with regard to the computer and addressed it in Section TT of the report.
In order to make the determination needed in Number I the cost impact on
the computer center itself resulting from the demands on it in terms of
remQVing the tax cycle from the computer they would need to determind the
effect of outside users revenue because they effect the cost to county users.
They have said if the cost to the computer center operations could be
decreased more than the cost of the alternate computer then it would be
cost effective.
When you examine the cost it is not quite as clear. Of the cost
charged to the Butte County users 52% of the cost result of central
process unit. That is a relative fixed cost. This would include the cost for
the building and fixed assets which would be the same regardless. The same
thing is true of management costs which is 38% of the cost far systems and
programing. Data entry is 10% of the cost.
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They attempted to take a completed fiscal year to determine what
sources could be eliminated under two different concepts, one would be the
Butte County property tax cycle, and what would be the implication there.
Based on the 1979-SO fiscal year they identified two FTEs or. two programers
which were required for system maintenance and some new systems. The
estimated cost reduction there would be from $b0 ,000 to $80,000, with the
actual costs reduction subject to negotiations with SCT. They analyzed the
computer center charges and attempted to co•rro.late between computer time
and wall clock time this was to determine what position of a shift could be
eliminated. It is much more difficult to determine the FTEs on the systems
and programing side. If you examine the cost equivalent to a 3/5 operator
could be saved and that put a dollar amount to that. That was did the
same thing with data entry. Example X61 shows possible costsreduction from
the $76,000 to $113,000 that could be reduced from the property tax cycle.
Then as the costs of the alternate computer is $60,000 less than this,then
this possibly is cost effective. There is a great deal of difference in
the $1b0,000 they discussed last week and the figure they presented today.
This is because of fixed costs which cannot be removed hecause a particular
function is removed from the center. There axe some factors that could
effect that direct cost. For example hardware costs. ,
Another possibility discussed is to illustrate not only Butte
County tax cycle but the outside tax users as well, They went through the
same process as the previous alternative. If the outside users are
eliminated the total cost reduction would be from $50,000 to $76,000. .With
that amount added on to the amount of savings for Butte County it looks like
it would be cost effective. However, there is another very serious implication
the loss of outside user revenues. The outside users are also paying a
portion of those direct costs involved in a centralized computer center.
The county would stand to lose $149,000 in outside revenue. If the outside
users only were eliminated it would mean a step backwards. The county users
would have higher costs.
Eliminating both Butte County and outside users the net computer
costs reduced in the computer center could be as-much as $40,000 or as
little as a cost increase of $23,000. In conclusion, a determined cost
analysis, part of a RE'P process, would have to take-this into consideration.
It is less attractice because of the loss of outside revenue. This report
is not a cost determination study, but an attempt by his office to identify
the implications and why it is not possible to set a definate amount. The
other factor in determining 'costs effectiveness is the cost of the alternative.
He felt the appropriate process would be a request for proposals in that
other making determinations of show costs and on going costs as well. Mr.
Johansen summarized the comments he had made. The elimination of centralized
management and release of the fiscal other only be maximumized with full
decentralization. If it is a good idea for the tax cycle, maybe it is a
good idea for the entire county. The other factor that could effect cost
effectiveness determinations are the increase in cost of the contract
management increase or decrease in hardware costs. The reduction in costs
for the System 80 would tend to narrow the difference in costs in centralized
computers and the alternative to the tax cycle. Other factors are the
increase or decrease of the alternative computer proposal cost from the REP
costs, The outside user revenue increase or decrease through no action of
Butte County. Consistent with the consideration for request for proposals
for the entire concept another mechanism to advise costs that could be
saved in the central center would be the zero base concept.
Supervisor Wheeler stated the RFP process is both lengthy and
costly. The question was who was going to pay for the costs.
Mr. Johansen stated the RFD process does require a lot of input
from carious users and with appropriate user vendors it could be minimized.
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Supervisor Wheeler stated decentralization is not a bad idea. If
they are to do this there will-be a loss of outside user revenue. Who will
be putting up the time for the county study. Does each department want to
take the responsibility of handling the decentralization. She felt since
the effect was brought about through the property system cycle, that maybe
it should be looked at as a whole. She felt the statistics should be brought
back for the Board. County users have indicated to her-they do not want
decentralization.
Ed Brown, assessor, stated they have heard his feelings before.
Most department heads do not want decentralization, but he does. He is
willing to take that responsibilityo If it is determined the .most economical
way they should be required to take-the responsibility. He congratulated
Mr. Johansen on his maximum effort on the report. He does not feel private
businesses have the same obligation as government employees. He feels with
the computer in his office he would be using less employees.
Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt Mr. Brown should be the one
to undertake the study and assume the responsibility of preparing an objective
report and bring it back to the Board. ,
Iqr. Brown stated he would not turn from the responsibility. He
would like the opportunity to talk individually with each Board member.
He felt it would take one to two weeks for the report.
Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt the objectives and costs should
be addressed, It should not be based on personalities.
Supervisor-Lemke stated they were not ready to make a final decision
regarding centralization and decentralization at this time.
Mr. Brown to come back with a RF'P report.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Louis A. Hosler, Oroville. Mr. Hosler writes requesting cancellation of an
erroneous-part of the assessment of his property,,AP 058-26-0-032-0,
See motion following communications.
Upper Ridge Coordinating Council. The Council writes concerning crime on
the upper ridge and requests consideration for a Sheriff's sub-
station in the area. Referred to the Sheriff and to be considered
at budget time.
City of Oroville. Mayor D'Arcy writes requesting a joint City Council and
Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss drainage and other items
with regard to development in and around the Oroville area.
Administrative Office to write letter agreeing to meeting. Would
like county department heads to meet with city department heads
to lay ground work.
County of Sonoma. The county writes forwarding information concerning the
health hazard posed by PCB electric capacitors owned by the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company. ,Administrative -0fficer to write
Roy Paine of PG&E.
UD S. Department of Labor. The department sends notification of a new CETA
field representative-that will have responsibilities in Butte County.
Information; no action taken.
REFERRED TO AUDITOR AND RE VEST REFUND OF TAXES PAID
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler_;, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, refer~ed„~to the Auditor the request of Louis A.
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Hosler to cancel an erroneous part of assessment on AP 058-26-0-032-0 and
Auditor to make refund was approved.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Wheeler presented copies of a letter from Bob Rankin,
California State University, Chico requesting the nomination of Outstanding
Professor Award be made to Valene Smith.
There was a motion by Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor
Saraceni to send a letter of support to Valene Smith as:0utstanding Professor
Award.
motions.
Chairman gloseley stated it was Board policy. to not make such
Administrative Office to type individual letters from each
supervisor for their signatures.
APPROVE RE VEST FOR EXTENSION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Sup~rcrisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the extension of the Land Development Committee to
'March 1981 was approved.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor-Lemke had attended a meeting in Paradise Pines and
there were several items of concern. He questioned if there was a throw
away ordinance. Whereby papers are thrown en private property without
owners permission.
There is dissatisfaction with the animal control services in the
Upper Ridge. Administrative Officer to look into the matter.
They questioned why the inter-city transit bus system could not
go further up into the Upper Ridge area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m. to reconvene on January 20, 1981 at
9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NEL50N, COUNTY CLERK-
RECORDER and ex-officio Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
Chaixman, Board of 5 ervisors
By
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